Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an American military base, without saying where, in retaliation for strikes in the country’s south. Go to Source Author: The New York Times …
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are …
Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East
Oil prices jumped after the U.S. said it shot down four Iranian attack drones, casting doubt once again on the prospects for a peace deal. Go to Source Author: The …
Newsom vows to levy 100% tax on California recipients of Trump’s $1.8-billion ‘slush fund’
Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to tax 100% of the money Californians receive from President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund for his political allies. Read full story Author: Iris Kwok
O.C. chemical crisis prompts safety-record review, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California officials are starting to review safety records of GKN Aerospace after a pressurized tank nearly exploded over the weekend. Read full story Author: Iris Kwok, …
Garden Grove crisis exposes Southern California’s hidden industrial risks
Southern California still runs on heavy industry. Garden Grove’s chemical tank crisis was just a reminder. Read full story Author: Hayley Smith
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll
The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault. Go to Source Author: Glenn …
White House Dismisses Outline of ‘Unofficial’ Iran Deal
Plus, hunting fish with a bow and arrow. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. Go to Source Author: Evan Gorelick https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Cornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump’s Grip on the G.O.P.
Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing. Go to Source Author: Patricia Mazzei and Shane Goldmacher https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south. Go to …
Residents Watch as Israeli War Planes Circle Over Southern Lebanon
Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon. Go to Source Author: Abdi Latif Dahir https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Global Supply Shortages Deepen as War Drags On, Risking Jobs and Growth
After three months, the fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the shortfall. Go to Source Author: River Akira …
Industry knew about chemical ‘runaway’ dangers for years. Then came near-catastrophe in O.C.
A failing tank holding 7,000 gallons of a highly reactive chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace plant forced 50,000 evacuations and nearly triggered a catastrophic explosion. Read full story Author: …
All evacuation orders lifted in O.C. chemical crisis. Threat is over, officials say
The rest of the approximately 50,000 evacuees in Orange County are safe to return after authorities said there was no remaining danger of a chemical tank explosion. Read full story …
Mayor Karen Bass is in the toughest reelection fight of her career. She says she intends to win it
Bass will likely be forced into a runoff in Tuesday’s primary. Critics say her problems go well beyond the homelessness crisis and the Palisades fire. Read full story Author: David …
He was Matthew Perry’s trusted assistant for years. Now he faces prison for the actor’s death.
Kenneth Iwamasa, who made $150,000 a year as a former live-in assistant to Matthew Perry, faces up to 15 years in prison for his role in the actor’s death. Read …
Barabak: Texas is where Democratic dreams die. Did Trump change that with his Senate pick?
Ken Paxton’s primary win has buoyed Democratic hopes of an upset by the viral sensation James Talarico. But touted Democrats have a history of falling flat. Read full story Author: …
‘Easily discarded’: Processing delays leave DACA recipients jobless and fearing deportation
DACA renewal delays are costing some recipients their jobs and exposing them to deportation risk as the Trump administration chips away at protections for immigrants brought to the U.S. as …
Krispy Kreme customers could get $3,500 in payouts after data breach
The popular doughnut company Krispy Kreme could owe some customers up to $3,500 after settling a class-action lawsuit. Read full story Author: Caroline Petrow-Cohen
Parental mental health — not medication — drives autism correlation, new study finds
A new study finds no evidence that antidepressant medications cause autism. Read full story Author: Corinne Purtill