The Trump administration has lowered the bar for a deal with the university, backtracking on its insistence on a $200 million payment to the government, The New York Times has …
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
The comments, made on a conservative podcast, follow a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections. Go to Source Author: Reid J. …
They want to succeed Newsom as governor. What these California Democrats would do differently
Gavin Newsom has mostly been popular during his two terms as California governor. A field of Democrats vying to replace him are trying to cut their own paths. Read full …
From Bad Bunny’s disbelief to an 8-year-old winner: Behind the scenes at the Grammys
Even with all the Grammys action, there’s a lot audiences didn’t see on TV. Here’s what Times reporters caught behind the scenes. Read full story Author: Jessica Gelt, Malia Mendez
Inside a Minneapolis school where 50% of students are too afraid of ICE to show up
‘Operation Metro Surge,’ the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to nationwide protests after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens, has had students, parents and teachers on edge …
Foul play suspected in the disappearance of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mom
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday. Detectives said the scene at her home was “very concerning” and on Monday morning called it a “crime scene.” Read full story Author: …
What winter? Groundhog Day in SoCal is sizzling with no end in sight
While cold-stunned iguanas fall from trees in Florida and videos circulate of frozen “exploding” trees in the Northeast, Southern California is working up a sweat. Read full story Author: Noah …
Why child care could be ‘at a standstill’ as California plans not to expand subsidized spaces
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget lacks funding for additional subsidized child-care slots, stalling progress on getting thousands of families access to affordable care. Read full story Author: Kate Sequeira
Real, fake or overblown? Sorting fact from fiction in fraud allegations surrounding Newsom, California
Fraud allegations are increasingly being deployed as a political weapon against Newsom, a leading Trump critic and a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender. Read full story Author: Melody Gutierrez, Dakota …
Serial killer Steve Wright admits murder of teenager Victoria Hall in 1999
Steve Wright is already serving a whole life jail sentence for the murders of five women in 2006. Read full story Author:
Grammy highlights – from a chaotic Cher to Sabrina’s flight of fantasy
The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles. Read full story Author:
Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England. Read full story Author:
Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death
Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash. Read full story Author:
MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences
Dan Norris says he “vigorously” denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault. Read full story Author:
Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations – how does it work?
Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes. Read full story Author:
Terminally ill bride’s final months marred by pension stress
Caoimhe was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2025 after an optician spotted bleeding behind her eye. Read full story Author:
AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing
Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care? Read full story Author:
Fifa president Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans
Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups. Read full story Author:
Men covertly filming women at night and profiting from footage, BBC finds
The BBC went undercover to investigate an industry where women are filmed at night without their knowledge. Read full story Author:
‘Marry me’ and Epstein’s ‘baby boy’ – key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails
The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York. Read full story Author: