Local elections administrators across California say they have been preparing for once unthinkable threats to the midterms, from their own federal government. Read full story Author: Kevin Rector, Hailey Branson-Potts, …
Commentary: Fix the potholes or fight the power? That’s the choice facing California’s next governor
Columnists Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria agree the California race for governor isn’t raising any roofs. But someone’s going to win. Should they focus on the state’s needs or …
California mushroom poisonings are on the rise. Here’s what’s being done to curb exposure
Recent news of more than 30 cases of mushroom-related illness and death has prompted some Southern Californians to seek a mushroom education. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
Savannah Guthrie’s new plea to mother’s kidnappers: ‘We will pay’ for her safe return
Investigators again scoured the desert brush outside the Tucson home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, as officials were reviewing a new message that could be …
The Political Reality of Rising Electricity Prices
Politics is often theatre and the art of the blame. With electricity prices increasing, the Democrats are ramping up to blame Donald Trump and Big Data for that affordability “crisis.” …
How ‘Structural Racism’ Came To Dominate Medical Research
The president’s recent push to send federal health care dollars directly to individuals, rather than insurers, reflects a broader demand for transparency and effectiveness in how public funds are used. …
The political strategist who became Starmer’s right-hand man
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist. Read full story Author:
My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech. Read full story Author:
Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said. Read full story Author:
Russia names three suspects in shooting of general
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack. Read full story Author:
Super Bowl excitement mounts as Bad Bunny prepares for half-time show
After a week of frenzied build-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Super Bowl 60 – America’s biggest game – takes place on Sunday night. Read full story Author:
US skier Vonn ‘deserved better ending’ as crash ends Olympic dream
American superstar skier Lindsey Vonn “deserved a better ending” after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women’s downhill competition in Cortina. …
GB’s curlers finally lose unbeaten record
After eight matches and five days of competition at the Winter Olympics, Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds are finally beaten in Cortina. Read full story Author:
USA’s Johnson wins women’s downhill gold
USA’s Breezy Johnson wins the women’s downhill gold medal, the same alpine skiing event in which her compatriot Lindsey Vonn suffered a heartbreaking crash in, to win her first Winter …
GB’s medal hope Brookes starts campaign – Sunday’s guide
What’s happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Read full story Author:
Fried chicken is booming in Britain – and fish and chips is losing out
Crunch by crunch, US-style fried chicken shops are on the rise on British High Streets, fuelled by an internet craze. Read full story Author:
Pakistan’s famous kite festival cautiously returns after 19-year ban
The event, which dates back centuries, was banned after injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings and celebratory gunfire. Read full story Author:
It was a small budget series made in a month. But its fans helped it become a huge hit
The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm. Read full story Author:
Why Prince William’s Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits – but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia. Read full story Author:
I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out – from my sofa
There’s been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions. Read full story Author: