Investigative reporter Eric Lichtblau discusses his new book, “American Reich,” and the hidden, violent history of far-right terrorism in suburban Orange County. Read full story Author: Costa Beavin Pappas
U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger — and fear among world leaders
Though some countries applauded the U.S. action, nations across globe condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Some wondered which country might be targeted next. Read full story Author: Kate Linthicum
Behind this wealthy SoCal neighborhood, you can soak in a rustic hot spring oasis
Santa Barbara County’s Montecito Hot Springs are highly popular but navigating parking and following the trail can be tricky. Read full story Author: Christopher Reynolds
Emotional vigil held for man killed by off-duty ICE agent on New Year’s Eve
Sunday evening, a crowd of about 50 gathered at the Village Pointe apartment complex in Northridge to grieve Keith Porter Jr., who was fatally shot on New Year’s Eve by …
Woman whose body was pulled from Santa Ana River is identified as a mother of two
A woman whose body was pulled from the Santa Ana River on New Year’s Day was identified as a mother of two from Tustin. She may have been unhoused at …
Identities of all three hikers who died on Mt. Baldy revealed
Authorities have identified three hikers found dead on Mount Baldy following a winter storm. Juan Sarat Lopez, Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, and Marcus Muench Casanova were recovered this week. The …
Trump’s Goals for Reviving Venezuela’s Oil Industry Will Not Come Easily or Cheaply
It will take years and billions in investment to revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry, and energy producers will likely be cautious before stepping in. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: …
After Venezuela, Trump Offers Hints About What Could Be Next
President Trump’s comments about Greenland, Colombia and Cuba offered a glimpse of how emboldened he feels after the quick capture of Nicolás Maduro. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: …
Maduro to Be Arraigned, and Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leadership
Plus, data centers in space? Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and Kate LoPresti
Trump Says U.S. Is ‘In Charge’ of Venezuela, While Rubio Stresses Coercing It
The secretary of state said that a military “quarantine” on some oil exports would stay in place to put pressure on the country’s acting leadership. Read full story (NYT subscription …
Hochul to Press for New Safeguards to Protect Children Online
In her upcoming State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose that the default setting for online platforms should ban viewing or messaging minors. Read full story (NYT …
After Christmas Day Strikes, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria
A small town set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Dionne …
Dimon’s $770 Million Windfall Shows How Banking Is Great Again
The Trump administration is lifting regulations, and deal making is heating up. For Jamie Dimon, being JPMorgan Chase’s chief executive was more lucrative in 2025 than ever. Read full story …
Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers
The attackers also abducted an unspecified number of people, including students from a Catholic school where over 300 people were kidnapped in November. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: …
Trial Begins for Former Officer Over Uvalde School Shooting Response
Families of the victims and survivors of the 2022 elementary school shooting in Texas are expected to testify. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Edgar Sandoval
Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say
A new study found that the court’s Republican appointees voted for the wealthier side in cases 70 percent of the time in 2022, up from 45 percent in 1953. Read …
How Pete Wells, Former New York Times Restaurant Critic, Changed His Eating Habits
Pete Wells tells how he recovered from an out-of-control diet. And each week in January, he and experts will suggest ways to reset your own appetite. Read full story (NYT …
In Ukraine, an Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born in War Against Russia
As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: C.J. Chivers
Which City Burns Next?
One year later, we haven’t really begun to reckon with the real meaning of the Los Angeles fires. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: David Wallace-Wells and Jim Mangan
Gunboat Diplomacy Is Back. What Could Go Wrong?
The high cost of forgetting what world war is really like. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: David French