The vast majority of the 50,000 people evacuated because of a damaged chemical tank officials feared would explode began returning home, and officials say conditions in the area are safe. …
Record-setting outside money pouring into California governor’s race
Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees focused on swaying the volatile California governor’s race ahead of the June 2 …
PG&E goes after gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer. He welcomes the fight
PG&E has plowed at least $13.5 million into efforts to oppose Steyer’s bid for California governor, according to campaign records. Read full story Author: Dakota Smith
Raman says she’s running for mayor because L.A. is headed in wrong direction
Raman says L.A. needs new leadership to address housing affordability and homelessness. Critics say she hasn’t done enough to forge alliances. Read full story Author: Noah Goldberg
After raids, U.S. citizens and immigrants seek millions for shootings, injuries, trauma
Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants are seeking millions in damages, alleging excessive force, wrongful detention and other abuses by federal agents during immigration raids. Read full story Author: Andrea …
Column: Welcome to the most underwhelming Emmy race in years
With many past winners and popular contenders out of the running this year, the 2026 Emmys are likely to be heavy on TV that’s just … fine, our columnist writes. …
Inside U.S. soccer’s World Cup camp at Orange County Great Park
The Orange County Soccer Club has moved out of its home stadium, allowing crews to renovate Orange County Great Park for U.S. soccer’s World Cup camp. Read full story Author: …
Sonny Rollins, pioneering jazz saxophonist, dies at 95
Rollins was one of the last iconic figures of the golden age of post-World War II jazz. Read full story Author: Nardine Saad, Don Heckman
Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran
The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war. Go to Source Author: Dan Lamothe, John Hudson
Dressed To Kill: Women of the Left and the Cult of Violence Worship
On the morning of May 18, 2026, on the granite steps of Manhattan’s Criminal Courts Building, three chic women arranged themselves like starlets at Cannes. The heels. The practiced hip-thrust. …
Iran condemns US strikes as ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks. Read full story Author:
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said. Read full story …
‘Bullying’ and ‘overbearing’ behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal. Read full story Author:
Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday. Read full story Author:
Sturgeon showed ‘remarkable lack of curiosity’ over SNP finances, says former MP
The former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000. Read full story Author:
Woman shot outside Sheffield bar was innocent bystander
The 30-year-old woman was on a night out to celebrate the bank holiday weekend, police say. Read full story Author:
Wales won’t ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England. Read full story Author:
Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to “crush” Hezbollah. Read full story Author:
Next boss warns of ‘dramatic’ fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago. Read full story Author:
Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants
A Sudanese national admits endangering others after an incident off the coast of France. Read full story Author: