A jury found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of Tupac Shakur. The killing of Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., remains unsolved. Read full story Author: …
Rams owner Stan Kroenke agrees to buy Angels, ending Arte Moreno’s troubled tenure
Rams owner Stan Kroenke has agreed to purchase the Angels, marking the end of owner Arte Moreno’s tenure and Kroenke’s first move into Major League Baseball. Read full story Author: …
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says
U.S. Central Command did not say precisely what it was trying to destroy in Iran, but it said the attacks were aimed at Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Go to …
Two More Oil Tankers Are Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
The ships were hit near Oman on Monday, the latest attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf. Oil prices rose more than 2 percent. Go to Source Author: Jenny Gross …
At G20 Summit, Scott Bessent Says U.S. Has Support for Economic War Against Iran
The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering. Go to Source Author: Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World
Government yields are hitting multi-decade highs, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation. The effects will extend to mortgages, business loans and other types of credit. Go to Source …
Satsuki Katayama, the Woman at the Center of Japan’s Currency Fight
Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, is under pressure to strengthen the yen while balancing competing demands from the prime minister and Washington. Go to Source Author: River Akira Davis, Kiuko …
Could a hurricane send floods to Southern California for Labor Day weekend?
Could Southern California be at risk of flooding from the remnants of a hurricane this Labor Day weekend? Read full story Author: Rong-Gong Lin II
Traffic deaths are on the rise. Why is the LAPD pulling over fewer drivers?
The number of Angelenos who die in traffic crashes now regularly outpaces those killed by homicide, but data shows vehicle stops by LAPD have plummeted since the pandemic. Read full …
Raman gets key labor endorsement in mayor’s race, although most unions are backing Bass
Most local labor unions are backing Mayor Bass, but the powerful Unite Here Local 11 representing hotel workers endorsed council member and challenger Nithya Raman. Read full story Author: Noah …
Hiltzik: The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion. Should you care?
News that the national debt has reached $40 trillion inspired lots of partisan hand-wringing — and even more misunderstanding. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Ex-Compton gang leader found guilty in murder of Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a turning point in a murder mystery that captivated …
California lawmakers pass restrictions on hiring former immigration agents, ban on electric-shock gloves
California lawmakers on Monday voted to ban federal immigration agents from being hired for many local and state government jobs and outlaw electric-shock gloves. Read full story Author: Nicole Nixon
Community colleges would be able to award far more bachelor’s degrees if Newsom approves
A pair of bills on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would make it easier for California community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees. Read full story Author: Jaweed Kaleem
Reputed Latino gang member charged with killing Black man amid racially charged turf war
Prosecutors say an alleged member of the Blythe Street gang shot a Black man who was sitting in a car outside a Panorama City building at the center of a …
Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs. Read full story Author:
Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells. Read full story Author:
‘I’ve never been to Afghanistan’: Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million. Read full story Author:
The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods. Read full story Author:
New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn. Read full story Author: