Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal. Go to Source Author: Cassandra Vinograd, Andrew E. Kramer and Oleksandr Chubko …
The Essentials About Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ousted Ukrainian Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests. Go to Source Author: Cassandra Vinograd and Andrew E. …
Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program
Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv. Go to Source Author: Serhiy Morgunov, David Stern
Iran threatens region’s infrastructure as U.S. strikes expand
Rhetoric sharpened on both sides after days of renewed attacks, with Iranian state media reporting strikes around Tehran. Go to Source Author: Rachel Chason, Suzan Haidamous
‘I didn’t cheat.’ California DMV’s test fraud claims spark frustration, anger
Frustration is growing among California drivers and legislators asking what evidence of suspected cheating led the DMV to invalidate 11,000 knowledge tests. Read full story Author: Clara Harter
California employer health premiums will cost as much as a new car in 2027
Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years, driving up the cost of family coverage in California to more than $30,000. …
Meta accused of using AI to pick employees with medical conditions for layoffs
Twenty-six current and former Meta employees, including some from California, allege the company violated federal and state laws. Meta denied the accusations. Read full story Author: Queenie Wong
Californians back Becerra and reject AI data centers by big margins, poll finds
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra with a hefty lead in the California governor’s race. Voters also expressed strong opposition to AI data centers and nuanced views on environmental policies …
Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor’s race in dueling L.A. speeches
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton stuck to familiar themes in their separate speeches to Latino leaders in downtown L.A. as they jockey for position in the California …
This Beverly Hills steakhouse should actually be your new favorite destination for pasta
There’s no shortage of Italian restaurants in Beverly Hills, but Baldi, a self-described steakhouse, may be your new favorite place for pasta. Read full story Author: Jenn Harris
SpaceX stock erases all its gains and slides below IPO price in intraday trading
SpaceX shares dipped below their IPO price of $135 on Wednesday morning for the first time since listing, signaling dwindling hype around the Elon Musk company. Read full story Author: …
Hiltzik: As Trump torpedoes antitrust enforcement, the states fill the vacuum
The states’ lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger shows they’re willing to step in when the federal government abandons antitrust cases. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
As great whites and humans share the waters, shark lab runs out of funding
Since 2018, the California Beach Shark Safety program at Cal State Long Beach has tagged great whites in local waters and shared their locations with lifeguards. Read full story Author: …
Netflix is the king of streaming. So why is its stock down this year?
Some investors are concerned about Netflix’s future growth, causing the company’s stock price to tumble 21% year to date. Read full story Author: Wendy Lee
Iran releases U.S. citizen in goodwill gesture, Trump says
Dena Karari had been held in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody. Go to Source Author: Victoria Craw
Medical Students Are Undermining Medical Research – And Public Health
Say a prayer for public health. Medical education, practice, and policy are heavily influenced by academic journals, and in a new report, I document a disturbing trend. Medical students have …
Tolerating Homeless Encampments Violates the Rights of Everyone Else
The homeless encampment rapidly spreading across 12 blocks along the West Side of Manhattan from the Intrepid Museum to the Javits Center is a red flag to New Yorkers in …
Move Over, Wall Street — Here Come the Texas Longhorns
The New York Stock Exchange opened its doors over 230 years ago. It has been one of the iconic symbols of America’s economic might for more than two centuries. But …
Democrat State Attorneys Sue to Keep CNN as Partisan as Possible
The Left has thrown a completely counterfactual fit about how the Paramount takeover of CBS created some kind of “MAGA-coded” news division under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. No one who watches …
Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England’s World Cup defeat
After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment. Read full story Author: