A video obtained by NorCal Bodycam appears to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep moments before two empty trains collided on July 31. The SFMTA says the initial determination is operator error caused by fatigue, and no one was injured. The incident follows a September crash also attributed to operator fatigue.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife are selling their Fair Oaks home for $7.5 million as he prepares to leave office in January 2027. The listing comes amid the family's transition to Marin County and follows recent scrutiny of his finances.
Wide receiver Allen Robinson retired from the NFL on his 33rd birthday, ending an 11-year career that included standout seasons with the Jaguars and Bears, a Pro Bowl selection, and stints with the Rams, Steelers, and Lions.
Coles reported a modest 1% increase in annual net profit to $1.1 billion for 2025/26, with underlying earnings up 13.7% to $1.3 billion. CEO Leah Weckert cited cost-of-living pressures and regulatory complexity as challenges. Woolworths is set to announce its results Wednesday, with attention on its Ooshie promotion's impact.
Persistent heavy rainfall in Gurugram on Monday and Tuesday caused widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls, prompting authorities to issue a work-from-home advisory for August 25. Schools held online classes, while several companies instructed employees to work remotely, even as road cave-ins and stranded buses highlighted infrastructure challenges.
The US State Department announced sweeping sanctions against nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels linked to Iran's military activities, cyber threats, and illicit oil trade, under 'Operation Economic Outcast'. The measures target Iranian military officials, cyber groups, and shadow fleet operators, with rewards of up to $10 million for information on key figures.
An off-duty Lincoln police captain was cited and placed on leave after her 2-year-old was found alone in a locked van at Pawnee Lake. The toddler was left for at least 28 minutes while the captain and her partner were fishing; both face misdemeanor child abuse charges.
Eleven newborn puppies were found abandoned in a cardboard box in Brantford and transferred to a rescue. The organization is seeking experienced bottle-feeders to care for the pups, which need feeding every three hours.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority sided with the Trump administration Monday, ruling that states lack the legal standing to challenge an executive order restricting mail-in voting. The unsigned order does not decide the order's legality, leaving room for further litigation as the midterm elections approach.
Seattle Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will have season-ending surgery on his left wrist Wednesday, with general manager Justin Hollander saying he should be ready for next season. The 21-year-old had been playing through the injury since spring training, and the team's president of baseball operations expressed a wish he had been more upfront about the pain. The Mariners also provided updates on Bryan Woo, J.P. Crawford, and Brendan Donovan.
A new Senate bill aims to stop the Department of Veterans Affairs from withholding disability compensation from veterans who received lump-sum separation pay. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Ruben Gallego, responds to federal rules that treat the payments as duplicates, leading to recoupment that has affected tens of thousands of veterans.
Roy Drinkard, a World War II veteran and the nation's oldest living Marine, has died at 106. Remembered for his service, community leadership, and connection to Troy University, he will be honored with a building named in his memory.
A federal judge has postponed the US trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, the Libyan man charged in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, after new evidence emerged. The delay has left victims' families disappointed and concerned for elderly relatives who have waited decades for justice.
A U.S. soldier charged with fraud for allegedly using non-public information to profit from Polymarket contracts on Venezuelan politics is fighting the CFTC's bid to file an amicus brief. The case highlights regulatory tensions over how prediction markets should be regulated.
Eucalypso Home is offering 10% off sitewide with code USATODAY10 as part of USA TODAY's month-long Fall Reset shopping event. The brand's bedding, made from eucalyptus-derived TENCEL Lyocell, includes sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, and sleep bundles.
Robert White Jr., the Democratic nominee to be D.C.'s delegate to Congress, has launched the 'Defend DC' effort to mobilize city residents to canvass in nearby states for candidates supporting D.C. autonomy. The plan, announced Monday, targets lawmakers who backed federal interventions, with Rep. John McGuire as the first target.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can begin implementing parts of his executive order tightening mail-in voting rules, but left the order's legality unresolved. States and election officials warn of chaos with ballots set to go out within weeks, while legal experts doubt the rules will take effect before November.
The Colorado Rockies placed left-handed starter Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a pinched nerve, retroactive to Aug. 21. Freeland left Wednesday's start against the Dodgers after 3⅔ innings with neck pain, and manager Warren Schaeffer said a bullpen session didn't go well, prompting the move.
The USDA has announced a new initiative called 'Harvest to Hallways' to bring local produce into school lunches, backed by $25 million in farm-to-school grants and $30 million for research. Officials also unveiled $70 million for cafeteria equipment upgrades and a push to reduce ultra-processed foods and refined sugars.
New San Diego Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones held their introductory press conference Monday, pledging to win a World Series. The outgoing Seidler family gave bonuses to all employees, as reported by the New York Post.