Re: “Vote no on Measure A sales tax hike” (Page A12, Oct. 19). Has the Mercury News gone crazy? I read the editorial, and it’s hard to believe that the liberal Mercury News opposes a tax increase.

Emma Stone is walking proof of how versatile short hairstyles can be. On October 23, the actress was seen in Los Angeles while promoting her new film, Bugonia. Stone, who is growing her hair back ...

Cutting open an avocado and attempting to remove the stone can sometimes lead to severe injuries - but one chef has shared an easy alternative method. Avocados are versatile fruits that have exploded ...

MOORHEAD, MINN. (Valley News Live) - The Moorhead Area Public Schools district will face $5 million in cuts if voters reject an upcoming referendum, Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak said. “If the ...

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A new bill to end the government shutdown was released Sunday and then approved by the Senate on Monday night with eight members of the Democratic caucus joining with Republicans. The measure now ...

Up to 100 trees that “pose a high risk” to public safety are to be cut down. Peterborough City Council will carry out “essential tree felling” works from Monday, November 3 in Bretton. The council ...

SINGAPORE: Air Japan will cease all flight operations from March 2026, almost two years after Japanese airline group ANA launched the brand to offer low-cost flights mainly on Asian routes. Its final ...

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Not best known for its shrewd budgetary management, a Labor government has lobbed a tax grenade for a new shadow treasurer to diffuse.