A federal jury weighing arson charges in the Palisades fire says it is at a standstill after 13 hours of deliberations, raising the prospect of a mistrial. Read full story …
Rotting meat, foul smell at site of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Firefighters got the upper hand on a weeklong blaze in a Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse, but the work at the site is far from over. Read full story Author: …
King Charles reveals his personal tax bill. Spoiler alert: He’s very rich.
The first-ever tax disclosure by a British monarch was partly intended to contain the damage from revelations about the finances of the king’s disgraced brother, Andrew. Go to Source Author: …
Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic
The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement. Go to …
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Immigration Power
Also, Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.S. Military’s Weapons Shortage Shows Few Signs of Easing Soon
President Trump and Pentagon officials tried to reassure manufacturers as they sought additional funding from Congress. Go to Source Author: Helene Cooper and Farah Stockman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes
It is known as a “doublet,” two earthquakes in quick succession, and it has brought the Latin American country to its knees. Go to Source Author: María Victoria Fermín, Anatoly …
Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture. Go to Source Author: …
Rubio’s new job? Selling Trump’s Iran deal to a worried Gulf.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Arab Gulf leaders to reassure them that U.S. isn’t cutting them out of negotiations with Tehran. Go to Source Author: Adam Taylor, Rachel …
Migrants not entitled to apply for asylum while standing on Mexico side of border, Supreme Court rules
The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter. Go to Source Author: …
Supreme Court Lets Trump End Deportation Protection for Haitians and Syrians
President Trump has pushed to rescind Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from countries convulsed by humanitarian crises. Go to Source Author: Ann E. Marimow https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
2 Deadly Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, and Why Chemo Drugs Could Soon Be Rationed
Plus, will A.I. find the next soccer superstar? Go to Source Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Ian Stewart, Anatoly Kurmanaev and Robert Jimison https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Block Asylum Seekers at Border
A policy of turning back asylum seekers at the border was rescinded in 2021, but the Trump administration wants the flexibility to reinstate it as a tool for border control. …
Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction signals urgent warning for California
The devastation from two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday offers a stark warning for California and other seismically vulnerable areas of the toll catastrophic shaking can bring to …
California’s ‘first partner’ targeted by Trump, Newsom says. Here is what we know about her career, finances
Jennifer Siebel Newsom earns money from organizations she founded or controls. They include a nonprofit that advocates for gender equity; a for-profit production company; and the California Partners Project. Read …
Hiltzik: Puncturing the myth of Alan Greenspan, whose policies gave us the Great Recession
Alan Greenspan was revered in the 1980s and 1990s for supporting the stock market, but retrospective views cloud his legacy. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Mayor Bass’ top strategist leaves campaign ahead of bruising showdown against Nithya Raman
Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass’ reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2024. Read full story Author: …
‘Why not us?’ How Mauricio Pochettino taught the U.S. to believe it could win a World Cup
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and his players overcame doubt and learned how to believe in each other, spurring a historic World Cup run. Read full story Author: Kevin Baxter
Mystery surrounds bizarre ‘El Chapo’ letters sent to federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y.
More than 20 handwritten letters attributed to Sinaloa cartel leader ‘El Chapo’ have been sent to his trial venue. But his lawyers say he didn’t write them. Read full story …
Wildfire rebuilding boosts L.A. County job growth in May
The reconstruction of homes destroyed in the January 2025 wildfires helped drive L.A. County jobs growth in May. Read full story Author: Laurence Darmiento