In an exclusive interview, the legendary con man known as Fat Leonard, back in prison, tells The Post about his wild escape and his bid for a presidential pardon. Read …
States sue to block Paramount’s $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters. Read full story Author: Meg James
‘Dangerous heat’ to broil Southern California this week, raising health and fire risks
Temperatures across Southern California’s interior — from inland San Luis Obispo County south into San Diego County — are expected push into the triple digits this week, peaking Thursday and …
Trump’s Cease-Fire Effectively Collapses as He Vows to Restart Blockade and Tolls
After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal. Go to Source Author: Peter Baker …
Judge Denounces Trump’s I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing
The decision also recommended disciplinary action against the lawyers involved, including the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche. Go to Source Author: Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Administration Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?
Some tech executives are nervous that the administration’s recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand for an ownership stake. Go to Source Author: Ana …
Trump Sharply Cuts the Size of Two National Monuments in Utah
Native American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Go to Source Author: Maxine Joselow https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will “dismantle” the international court that tries grave crimes “brick by brick, if necessary.” Go to Source Author: Jeanna Smialek, …
Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.
For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices. Go to Source Author: Rebecca F. …
Trump Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?
Some tech executives are nervous that recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand by the Trump administration for an ownership stake. Go to Source …
Conflict Over Iranian Planes Imperils Yemen’s Fragile Peace
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking an airport in the Yemeni capital, Sana. The escalation came after a dispute over an Iranian plane that carried …
How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player
He initially called Donald Trump a “kook” who was “unfit for office,” only to join the new president’s Mar-a-Lago circle. “I’m still in the game,” Mr. Graham once explained of …
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish His Senate Term in South Carolina
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina will name a replacement for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday. Go to Source Author: Patricia Mazzei https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Iranian Hard-Liners Threaten Trump as U.S.-Iran Strikes Continue
Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader. Go to Source Author: Lara Jakes …
U.S.-Iran airstrikes intensify as Tehran says deal is in ‘crisis phase’
Iran has claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz and declared it closed, imperiling negotiations that the Iranian Foreign Ministry says are continuing. Go to Source Author: Gerry Shih
Fire at Bangkok bar kills 27; exits may have been blocked, officials say
Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire may have been started by electrical short circuits, and that emergency exits may have been blocked. Go to Source Author: Rebecca Tan, Huiyee Chiew
A ‘super’ El Niño is brewing. Experts fear historic dangers from extreme weather
The consensus of computer models suggests that the new El Niño climate pattern will probably be a very strong one. Read full story Author: Rong-Gong Lin II
Hiltzik: While Trump declares that U.S. is enjoying ‘best economy ever,’ manufacturing jobs have been disappearing
Trump promised a ‘golden age’ for U.S. manufacturing, but his own policies have hampered investment and job growth. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ actor, dies at 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘The Piano’ and ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ has died. He was 78. Read full story Author: Brittany …
As L.A. River morphs into impromptu stage for nature-loving musicians, gentrification fears remain
Yo-Yo Ma recently performed an intimate show on the L.A. River, highlighting a growing movement of musicians seeking to spotlight the beauty of the complex waterway. Read full story Author: …