Faraday Future, a high-end electric vehicle company, is moving its focus to AI and humanoid robots that could aid in education, housework and companionship. Read full story Author: Caroline Petrow-Cohen
Hiltzik: Medicare for All is back on the political front burner. A Democratic majority could pass it
Democrats have begun running on a Medicare for All platform. It’s about time Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI use, another big move to limit classroom computer use
LAUSD has restricted generative AI access for all students on district devices, while allowing teacher use. Learn how this new policy affects classroom learning. Read full story Author: Howard Blume
USC faculty rally in support of unionizing with new, high-placed city allies
USC nontenure faculty rallied for union recognition with support from Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman as the university appeals the vote. Read full story Author: Jaweed Kaleem
O.C. surgeon who successfully fought sex assault charges loses his medical license
An Orange County orthopedic surgeon once accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women in a case that grabbed international headlines has lost his medical license, state records show. Read full …
The ‘Gaza Genocide’ Is a Hoax
In May 2025, Tom Fletcher, the United Nations under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, went on BBC Radio and told the audience that 14,000 babies in Gaza were going to die “in …
Who Is Really Paying for American Politics?
Washington has spent years debating money in American politics while ignoring a simpler question: Should voters have the right to know who is spending that money to influence their elections? …
Katy Faust’s History Lesson Is Missing a Few Chapters
Katy Faust has apparently discovered something important about Log Cabin Republicans: We aren’t conservative, because she says so. How convenient. In her latest RealClearPolitics essay, Faust attacks Log Cabin Republicans …
Channel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. Read full story Author:
Watch: BBC witnesses ‘taxi boat’ picking up migrants multiple times in a day
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats. Read full story Author:
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she “passed away peacefully” at her home in New York City, “surrounded by many who loved her”. Read full story Author:
Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
The pair are discussing small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham’s first bilateral talks in Downing Street. Read full story Author:
UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. Read full story Author:
Zack Polanski says he’ll run for former PM Starmer’s seat in by-election
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as MP. Read full story Author:
Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans laid flowers on the singer’s star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off. Read full story Author:
Watch: Uber launches UK’s first robotaxis with a driver – here’s what it’s like to ride in one
The BBC’s Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber’s self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday. Read full story Author:
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency. Read full story Author:
Amelia Dimoldenberg to close doors of Chicken Shop Date
Amelia Dimoldenberg announces she will end her popular YouTube series after more than a decade. Read full story Author:
Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
The party’s continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason. Read full story Author:
‘Beautiful, vibrant’ Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels. Read full story Author: