At a news conference Wednesday, federal transportation officials said the most critical information available so far has been video captured from the helicopter during its final, live broadcast moments before …
They were the ‘eyes and ears in the sky.’ NBC4 helicopter crew were SoCal news veterans
On Tuesday evening, KNBC reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw flew together for the last time, before their NBC4 news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth. Read full story Author: Summer …
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends. Go to …
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles. Go to Source Author: Matina Stevis-Gridneff and …
Fed Raises Rates in First Major Step by Warsh to Contain Inflation
The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections. Go to Source Author: Colby Smith https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday. Go to Source Author: Tony Romm …
Fed Raises Interest Rates
Also, Saudi Arabia is scrambling to restore its oil supply. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel. Go to Source Author: David …
Fed Signals Another Rate Increase Could Be Coming
Here’s how to read the Federal Reserve’s economic projections like a pro. Go to Source Author: Colby Smith https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks
Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months. Go to …
Is Iran Shaping Up to Be a ‘Forever War’?
Our White House and national security correspondent, David Sanger, compares past “forever wars” that President Trump campaigned against with an Iran War that has no clear endgame. Go to Source …
Houthis and Saudis Trade Claims of Military Attacks as Conflict Escalates
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen said it had downed a Saudi jet, while the Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near Mecca. The Houthis denied doing so. …
Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel. Go to Source Author: Michael Crowley and Edward Wong https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
NBC4 helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, killing 3: ‘A deeply traumatic day’
A helicopter crashed into flames Tuesday night in Chatsworth, not far from a serious accident involving a Metro bus that left three people dead. Read full story Author: Iris Kwok, …
‘Our colleagues lost their lives’: NBC4 covers its own helicopter tragedy with grief, purpose
NBC4 news reported on its own news chopper that crashed and burst into flames, killing three. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia, Iris Kwok, Terry Castleman, Meg James
Prompted by new California and U.S. laws, two new lawsuits demand return of Nazi-looted art
Two lawsuits were filed this week in California demanding prominent museums relinquish artwork seized by Nazi officials. Read full story Author: Kevin Rector
Hiltzik: An ‘independent’ study takes Paramount’s side in its merger battle. But Paramount paid for it
A ‘leaked’ study paints a grim picture for L.A. if Paramount fails to merge with Warner Bros. Here’s why you shouldn’t trust it. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
California voters deeply frustrated by length of November ballot, state and nation’s direction
Californians are deeply frustrated with the length of the November ballot, which includes 14 propositions, and gloomy about the direction of the state and the nation, according to a new …
Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to improving global AI access
Amid calls for slowing down AI development, new funding from Bill Gates’ philanthropic organization will support education, healthcare, agriculture and language gaps. Read full story Author: Ella Chakarian
Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay need to fix the Rams’ suddenly broken offense
One bad game doesn’t mean the season is over, but for a Rams team set on a Super Bowl-or-bust trajectory, they can’t afford another prime-time stumble. Read full story Author: …