Hurricane Marie will remain well off the coast of Southern California, but the storm’s effects still bring a chance of rain and thunderstorms, along with continued strong surf, on Sunday. …
California wants to list Jewish as an ethnicity, sparking discussion over what it means to be a Jew
The state recognizes nearly 50 racial and ethnic identities for data collection, but it only considers Jewish identity as a religion, not an ethnicity. Read full story Author: Hannah Fry
U.S. is running low on advanced defensive missiles — and it could take years to recover
As the U.S. burns through key Patriot and THAAD interceptors, experts warn it could take years to rebuild defenses against potential conflicts with China or Russia. Read full story Author: …
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes along prominent SoCal urban fault line
The epicenter of the 3.2 earthquake near Compton sits directly over the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, one of Southern California’s most prominent urban fault lines. Read full story Author: Noah Goldberg
Barabak: Integrity on the ballot: Election deniers target secretary of state races in key states
Trump’s attempts to undermine democracy has elevated the importance of election oversight. Election deniers are on the ballot in Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin and could cause mischief in 2028. Read …
In this small Mexican town, avocados were a lifeline — and a curse
In Mexico’s verdant avocado-growing region, locals are forced to form armed self-defense militias to protect their land and search for loved ones lost to cartel violence. Read full story Author: …
With late matches, intruding influencers and odd smells, is tennis losing at the U.S. Open?
New York has always hosted the brashest major tennis tournament, but some question whether distractions that dominated the first week of the U.S. Open are a problem. Read full story …
L.A. hit by rare September rain and coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie
Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles turned soggy with rare September rain and coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie. Angelenos brace for a midweek heat wave. Read full story Author: Noah …
Germany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany. Go to Source Author: …
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said. Go to Source Author: Mark Landler https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
US envoys arrive in Ukraine for talks after meeting Putin in Russia
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, having “discussed substantive plans for next steps” with Putin on Saturday, according to the White House. Read full story Author:
Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
The “exceptionally well organised” protest “caught several agencies on the hoof”, the leader says. Read full story Author:
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year. Read full story Author:
TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues. Read full story Author:
The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered
Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig’s successor could be close. Read full story Author:
Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 150,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions. Read full story Author:
Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth
A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived. Read full story Author:
Why more women carry the ‘mental load’ – and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks often fall disproportionately to mothers – here are some tips to help. Read full story Author:
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify? Read full story Author:
Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: ‘I remember feeling icky’
The pop star talks about new music, stage fright, conspiracy theories and awkward auditions. Read full story Author: