Ted Judah went diving off McAbee Beach in Monterey Bay when he caught sight of a ‘silvery knife blade undulating thing,’ later identified as a king-of-the-salmon. Read full story Author: …
Arellano: Even Grok thinks Elon Musk’s claim that white men are persecuted is bull
Who the hell appointed Elon Musk to be the loudest defender of white men? Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano
As Mt. Baldy trails reopen, county sheriff slams feds’ ‘lack of concern’ for visitor safety
Over the last decade, 23 people have died on Mt. Baldy, the San Bernardino County sheriff said in a news release that criticized the U.S. Forest Service for not doing …
Judge rejects Paramount’s request to expedite case against Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. blasted Paramount, saying the David Ellison-led company’s lawsuit was “yet another unserious attempt to distract and the Judge saw right through it.” Read full story Author: Meg James
California surfer escapes shark attack that shreds his board and wet suit, drives to the hospital
‘My board snapped in half on impact. My friend watching said that I flew in the air,’ said surfer Tommy Civik, who survived a shark attack in Mendocino County. Read …
The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans’ trust in science is on a down trend
A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans. Read full story Author: Hayley Smith
One last roundup for Clayton Kershaw: He’ll pitch in World Baseball Classic
Left-hander Clayton Kershaw did not change his retirement script Thursday, but he did alter it, joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. Read full story Author: Bill Shaikin
Tell us: What are the best Los Angeles movies?
We picked “Chinatown” as the best movie set in Los Angeles. Also on our list of 101: “Mulholland Drive” and “Clueless.” What did we miss? And what do you think …
I didn’t just move to Los Angeles. I stepped into a movie
Reflecting on a city that beguiled her from the screen, our critic Amy Nicholson kicks off our celebration of the 101 best L.A. movies. Read full story Author: Amy Nicholson
Timothy Busfield faces new sex abuse accusation as he appears in court
Timothy Busfield has been charged with criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse involving two child actors while he worked on ‘The Cleaning Lady.’ Read full story Author: …
Booming at Detroit: Trump Was Right, Powell Was Wrong
President Trump gave an optimistic stemwinder of a speech, in front of the Detroit Economic Club, proclaiming a Trump boom that has started sooner and come on faster than any …
Fraud Prevention Is a Hidden Key to Housing Affordability
When policymakers talk about housing affordability, the focus is usually on interest rates, inventory shortages, zoning reform, or construction costs. All are important. But one factor rarely making the conversation …
If Britain Bans X, How Far Will It Go To Block Free Speech?
In what appears to be a rolling back on free speech and citizen journalism, Britain is fast-tracking a law that will ban non-consensual intimate deepfake images. This is likely aimed …
Tricia McLaughlin Defends ICE’s Visible Presence
There is still chaos surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, and nowhere is the anger more palpable than in cities like Minneapolis. Protesters insist they are exercising their rights, even …
Time to Crack Down on Fraud
Why pay taxes when so much of your hard-earned money goes to fraudsters instead of doing good? Government bureaucrats and elected politicians, mostly Democrats, scream in outrage when any effort …
Human Rights Attorneys to Trump: Don’t Let Iran Target Dissidents on U.S. Soil
The Iran regime recently demonstrated the brutality it is willing to display against dissidents in its own country – and even those who have been living in the United States …
Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani
The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been “postponed”. Read full story Author:
Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind Afghan internet shutdown
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top. Read full …
Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station
Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday. Read full story …
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days. Read full story Author: