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An overflow crowd packs the Temecula City Council chambers on Sept. 27th, 2022, as council members debate a proposal to declare the city a sanctuary for the unborn.

Temecula City Council rejects anti-abortion resolution — but it could return

Temecula’s city council decided against advancing an anti-abortion proposal. But it may not be the end of the matter.

How palm oil prices are affecting the global economy

The prices of cooking oil are rising. Why that could put global security at risk.

Renovations continue on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on September 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to conclude its two-day meeting on interest rates on September 21.

Fed orders another super-sized interest rate hike as it battles stubborn inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points today, as it tries to control runaway prices. The central bank also signaled that additional rate hikes are likely.

SDG&E headquarters appears in this undated photo.

Predawn power outage hits Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley, Tierrasanta

A power outage left hundreds of homes and businesses without electrical service for hours early Tuesday.

The dastarkhaans (dining rugs) of Afghan families are often "bare and empty," says Zahra Fayezi, whose mat (right) is prepared for a guest. Center: Roqia Ibrahimi says a full mat for meals is "a matter of happiness and pride" but "rare" in current times when more people are going hungry. The mat at left belongs to Yahya Rasa, who says potatoes and lentils are taking the place of fancier fare.

Afghanistan's depleted dining rugs are a reminder of hunger and loss

As members of the middle class have fallen into poverty in the wake of the Taliban takeover, families are no longer able to serve sumptuous repasts on their traditional dining rugs.

Uber will now list all New York City taxis on its app, a groundbreaking partnership that comes after years of the taxi industry protesting the technology company.

Uber will list all New York City taxis on its app, giving customers more choices

Creative Mobile Technologies, which provides the technology systems for New York City taxis, said it will gain access to Uber's customer base. The partnership will launch to the public this summer.

A 'now hiring' sign is displayed outside of a Burlington Coat Factory retail store in downtown Los Angeles on March 11.

The job market stays red-hot with the unemployment rate near a pre-pandemic low

U.S. employers added 390,000 jobs in May as the labor market stays hot. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%.

It's hygge season: How to embrace the Danish lifestyle of rest and coziness

The weather is cooling down and it's time to take a load off and snuggle under the blankets. NPR's Life Kit podcast shares 11 ways to embrace leisure and relaxation this fall season.

Protesters outside City Hall call for the resignations of LA City Council members Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo on Wednesday.

What the city council scandal reveals about LA's racial divides — and solidarity

The leaked LA City Council recording underscores long-simmering racial tensions. But the city also has a history of Black-Latino partnership, which activists hope to build on in the wake of scandal.

An outdoor dining parklet at the Rose Wine Bar in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego, Calif. Aug. 3, 2021.

San Diego City Council OKs permanently allowing outdoor business operations

The San Diego City Council Tuesday tentatively approved the Spaces as Places program.

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