A growing cohort are using Instagram and TikTok to share unmoderated coverage of the beleaguered island. Go to Source Author: Samantha Schmidt
In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.
Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole. Go to …
As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels. Go to Source Author: Keith …
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East. Go to Source Author: Ismaeel …
They boarded a luxury Antarctic cruise. Then hantavirus took a deadly toll
Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid …
Suspected arsonist behind Palisades fire looked up to Luigi Mangione as hero, prosecutors say
In a court brief, federal prosecutors allege the man who started the Palisades fire resented the rich and idolized Luigi Mangione. Read full story Author: Richard Winton
What do Jeanie Buss, Colin Jost and Dave Winfield have in common? A stake in L.A. mayor’s race
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and baseball legend Dave Winfield are among the celebrities and wealthy donors contributing to L..A. mayoral candidates. Read full story Author: …
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni resolve bitter legal dispute ahead of trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement, ending a sprawling legal fight tied to ‘It Ends With Us’ just weeks before a trial was set to begin in …
Fresh attacks in the Gulf spark fears of renewed war with Iran
A wave of fresh strikes on the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce between …
Regulators may seek to suspend State Farm’s license, citing widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims
The California Department of Insurance is seeking to suspend State Farm’s license and fine it millions of dollars, alleging widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims. Read full story Author: Laurence …
Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon. Go to Source Author: Erica L. …
U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies
China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude. Go to Source Author: Alan Rappeport https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Attacks Threaten to Reignite Iran Conflict
Also, the stars arrive at the Met Gala. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia
The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election. Go to Source Author: Nick …
Soil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals
The National Park Service said the dump of debris, between the fourth and ninth holes, does not exceed environmental limits. Opponents disagree. Go to Source Author: Maxine Joselow https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released
The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models before they are made publicly available. Go to Source Author: Tripp …
Oil Jumps as Violence Flares After Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran. Go to Source Author: The New …
Confusion in Strait of Hormuz Leaves Shipping Firms Guessing
The U.S. vowed to help tankers navigate the perilous conditions that have kept them stranded in the Persian Gulf, but it remained unclear if companies would try to get out. …
Kamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for reelection
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection on Monday. The Democrats are longtime allies. Read full story Author: Seema Mehta
Cool and drizzly — then a dramatic swing: Mother’s Day will bring the heat in SoCal
Light rain and overcast skies will bring cool temperatures to Southern California, but they’re expected to disappear by midweek. Read full story Author: Rong-Gong Lin II