California's per-pupil spending has nearly doubled over two decades, yet student test scores remain below those in states spending half as much on education, according to Herb Morgan, a candidate for state controller. Morgan pointed to data showing per-pupil spending jumped from $16,300 to $27,400, questioning whether increased funding translates to improved academic performance.

An anonymous user on X allegedly leaked gameplay footage from "Grand Theft Auto VI," showing Miami landmarks and sparking debate over the game's graphics. The leaked footage emerged ahead of an official reveal planned for Netflix.

Taylor Sheridan says his $330 million purchase of the Four Sixes Ranch pulled him out of retirement and into his exclusive Paramount deal. The "Yellowstone" creator acquired the sprawling Texas ranch, one of the nation's largest and most historic cattle operations, in a deal that significantly altered his professional trajectory.

Nike's stock has fallen to a 12-year low amid renewed scrutiny of the company's high-profile activist campaigns and a federal employment discrimination investigation. The sportswear giant has faced criticism over endorsements and marketing decisions involving figures such as former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The company is also under investigation by the […]

A Seattle Times columnist resigned after the newspaper declined to publish his column about student-athletes who oppose transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Matt Calkins said the Times refused to run the piece, which he titled "Save Women's Sports."