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
On Iran Trump Is Neither Neocon or Obama–and It Is Working
There’s vastly too much hand-wringing over President Trump’s diplomacy and potential dealmaking with Iran, and it’s coming from friends and foes alike. I think it has more to do with …
FDA Has the Wrong Mission. That’s Why It Fails.
Congress introduced legislation this month allowing seriously ill patients to access select treatments their physicians would prescribe – without FDA approval. That would mark a fundamental departure from the FDA’s …
Thrilla by the Villa: Trump vs. Meloni
As I sat down to write this column, I knew there was only one possible topic – an international dispute that had the United States throwing its weight around and …
California’s Million Attempt To Silence Medical Speech
In a trial set to begin June 24, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta is asking a court to do something that should alarm every American, regardless of where they stand …
Fauci, the CIA, and the Unanswered Questions of COVID
Did Anthony Fauci manipulate the intelligence community (IC) investigation of the origin of COVID as outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard claims? Gabbard recently released previously unseen documents and …
Mamdani, Marxists and the Rest of Us
When New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani equated the lobbying group AIPAC to “monsters” in a blistering get-out-the vote speech last week in Brooklyn, people paid notice. His remarks justifiably …
Time for Congressional Dem Leadership To Step Up – and Step Aside
Despite President Trump’s low job approval ratings and well-documented (and in my view well-deserved) political problems, the Democratic Party hasn’t closed the deal with voters. Democrats have a negative brand, …
Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate. Read full story Author:
How to cope in a heatwave – according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night’s sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat. Read full story Author:
Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban
The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from “abusive acts” to change who they are. Read full story Author:
Bodies found in state of ‘advanced deterioration’ at under-fire trust
An inspection of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust mortuaries found 10 shortfalls, the Human Tissue Authority said. Read full story Author:
How brands banned from the World Cup became the story
When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible – and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors. Read full story Author:
Education secretary says she’ll turn Tory leader’s insult into a T-shirt
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s called Bridget Phillipson a ‘spiteful class warrior’ at PMQs. Read full story Author:
Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave
This weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race by Formula 1’s governing body the FIA. Read full story Author:
Council sorry for parking fines after train crash
Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station. Read full story Author:
Trump describes Burnham as the ‘mayor of a town’ and ‘extremely liberal’
The US president gives his first public reaction to the man widely expected to be next UK prime minister. Read full story Author:
Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases. Read full story Author:
‘I thought I was going to die’ – Venezuelans describe earthquake panic
Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble. Read full story Author: