They’ve maintained a special bond through the years, getting together to celebrate milestones like her birthdays and his retirement. Read full story Author: Kyle Melnick
Firefighter travels 600 miles to college graduation of baby he helped deliver years ago
They’ve maintained a special bond through the years, getting together to celebrate milestones like her birthdays and his retirement. Read full story Author: Kyle Melnick
Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47
He was the first active, openly gay player in the league’s history. In December, he announced that he had a deadly form of brain cancer. Read full story Author: Rick …
As the Kremlin throttles internet access, Russians find scrappy work-arounds
As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet. Go to Source Author: Mary Ilyushina
Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47
He was the first active, openly gay player in the league’s history. In December, he announced that he had a deadly form of brain cancer. Read full story Author: Rick …
Hezbollah’s unjammable drones pose new threat to Israel
The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Go to Source Author: Lior Soroka, Suzan Haidamous, …
Trump arrives in China with lowered ambitions, hoping for deals
Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers. Go to Source Author: Michael Birnbaum
What we know about Eileen Wang, former Arcadia mayor accused of being Chinese foreign agent
Eileen Wang won the endorsement of prominent political figures and was elected to a seat on the Arcadia City Council. She told The Times in 2024 she had moved to …
U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities
Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump …
Trump and Xi Enter China Summit Distracted by Iran War
The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship. …
Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China
Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military. Go to Source Author: Eric Schmitt https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money …
Kuwait Accuses Iran of Trying to Infiltrate Its Territory
Kuwait’s interior ministry said a group of armed Iranians arrived at Bubiyan Island in the Persian Gulf on May 1 aboard a rented fishing boat and exchanged fire with Kuwaiti …
The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags
The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products. Go to Source Author: …
Inside LAUSD’s alleged $22-million money-laundering scheme, ‘the largest’ in district history
Their business ties began years before a school-district manager allegedly steered work to executive’s company in exchange for kickbacks, LAUSD lawsuit claims. Read full story Author: Howard Blume
In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes
President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage. Read full story Author: Michael …
Rats, other vermin spark notable restaurant closures by L.A. health department
A review of L.A. County records by The Times tallied more than 120 vermin citations issued to food facilities in the region in 2026, with 67 — the majority — …
Footage shows Central Valley dairy workers kicking young calves, pulling them with pliers
Workers at Agresti Calf Ranch in the Central Valley also were spotted removing animals’ horns, apparently without anesthesia. Read full story Author: Susanne Rust
California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms. Read full story Author: …
Arellano: Tom Steyer courts Latinos in Santa Ana. A young voter wonders if it’s just a show
A visit to Santa Ana, the heart of Latino Orange County, was a good move for Steyer. At Alta Baja, he could talk to my Mexican American wife and other …