Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father’s funeral this week, fueling speculation about his physical condition and leaving a power vacuum in a divided country. Go to Source …
U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle
For a second straight day, the U.S. military attacked Iranian targets overnight and Iran struck back, targeting U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Go to Source Author: Michael Birnbaum, Victoria …
Billionaire exodus? California drew 10 times more venture capital than any other state this year
Billionaire exodus? California drew 10 times more venture capital than any other state this year Read full story Author: Nilesh Christopher
Trump administration seeks to limit federal funding that doesn’t ‘advance’ presidential policies
Proposed in late May, the rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over federal grants for research, education and infrastructure. Read full story Author: Corinne Purtill
In bed 23 at Adelanto ICE detention center, a terrified son misses his mom
Wilber Urbina Garcia was detained by ICE a day after his high school graduation. He spent the next 16 days in detention, anxious over his future in the country and …
Even in the heart of L.A., they still rely on old-fashioned landlines and don’t want to lose them
Living high up in the Hollywood Hills, Peter and Nanci Ellis think of their landline as a lifeline. Read full story Author: Jenny Jarvie
Frustration, fury reign at Boyle Heights town hall on Lineage warehouse fire
City officials and residents met with Lineage executives after a devastating fire affected Boyle Heights. Officials said the company has provided few answers. Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez, Clara …
Los Angeles hotels saved by last-minute surge in World Cup bookings
Los Angeles hotels saved by last-minute surge in World Cup bookings Read full story Author: Lily Wright
Twice the stink! Two rare corpse flowers at the Huntington are set to bloom
Two corpse flowers will bloom soon, with one making its public debut. The plants will open for just 24 to 48 hours. Read full story Author: Emily Tarinelli
Nail salon owner charged with scheme that bilked fellow Vietnamese immigrants
The owner of a nail salon in the San Fernando Valley allegedly stole $1.4 million from a dozen people, taking advantage of connections in the local Vietnamese community to solicit …
After Greenland bluster, Trump surprises NATO allies with praise
The president embraced the alliance in a meeting Wednesday, extolling member nations’ defense spending and saying nothing about the Danish territory, officials said. Go to Source Author: Ellen Francis, Michael …
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guard
The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September. Read full story Author:
Met police investigating Reform over election donations – reports
The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times. Read full story Author:
Ann Widdecombe: Brexit-backing former minister turned Strictly star
A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star. Read full story Author:
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that “attract” children into experimenting. Read full story Author:
Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial. Read full story Author:
To Wimbledon and back – Fery’s voyage to Centre Court spotlight
Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon’s Centre Court – now he’s one win from the SW19 final. Read full story Author:
Passenger ‘nearly sucked out of window mid-air’ on Ryanair-owned plane
Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair. Read full story Author:
Prince Harry plays pickleball at Invictus Games event, but no Meghan
The Duke of Sussex is travelling without his wife for the event at Birmingham’s NEC. Read full story Author:
Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Two men with links to Ukraine’s security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods. Read full story Author: