With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains. Read full story Author:
What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls. Read full story Author:
Family ‘devastated’ as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
Harley Whiteman’s sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government’s early release scheme. Read full story Author:
Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and even have their own range of merchandise. Read full story Author:
Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven. Read full story Author:
‘Minion Man’ paints over estate’s obscene graffiti
Martin Withers earned his nickname after painting bollards to look like the famous yellow Minions. Read full story Author:
Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags
The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president. Go to Source Author: Russ …
The Lonely Crew at the Kennedy Center Will Miss Its…Mice
Employees say the performing arts center’s quirky-looking mice have an exotic back story. Do they? Go to Source Author: Elizabeth Williamson https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority. Go to Source …
Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money. Go to Source Author: Euan Ward, Eric Schmitt, Ronen Bergman and Hwaida …
Tensions flare as $34-billion Charter-Cox cable deal nears finish line
Spectrum owner Charter Communications is nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $34.5-billion purchase of Cox Enterprises to form the nation’s largest internet and cable television company. But consumer groups …
Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain
Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait. Go to Source Author: Amy B Wang, Mohamad …
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say. Go to Source …
Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz
The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions. Go to Source Author: Yeganeh Torbati, …
Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight. Go …
In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department. Go to …
D.A. faces backlash after charging LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman is catching heat from Mayor Karen Bass, police accountability advocates and even some of his own prosecutors for filing charges against an LAPD officer …
Ridge fire prompts evacuation orders near Gorman, closes 5 Freeway for hours
The blaze was reported around 3 p.m. near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road and quickly burned roughly 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County. Read …
Bomb threat at Pasadena hospital linked to violent extremist group
Huntington Hospital was the scene of a massive law enforcement response Friday morning after a person claiming to be part of a global online network of extremists made a 911 …
Mountain lion safely captured after strolling through San Dimas neighborhood
A mountain lion that was spotted under the shade of a tree in San Dimas triggered a response from authorities. Read full story Author: Ruben Vives