In Angola, the conflict has driven up prices for food, fuel and fertilizer, increases felt most acutely by the poor. But for the wealthy and well-connected, it’s been a boon. …
Searching for an affordable house in SoCal, she fell for a scam sweeping social media
Pam Yeager lost more than $2,500 trying to secure a new rental home, but it turned out to be a total scam. Experts say it’s an example of a growing …
They hoped to fix their immigration status. They got scammed instead
Immigration law scams surged in the past year and a half, since the Trump administration’s crackdown resulted in thousands of new cases flooding the court system, attorneys and immigrant aid …
The World Cup was an L.A. public transit success. The Olympics will be a much bigger test
Public transit during the World Cup was considered a success in Los Angeles. Metro and L.A. County leaders say it’s a sign of what’s to come for the Olympics. But …
Arellano: The banality of evil in the Border Patrol’s secret anti-immigrant slur
For at least half a century, Border Patrol workers have used the onomatopoeic word “tonk,” referring to the sound of someone getting hit, as slang for undocumented immigrants. Read full …
L.A. gas prices are crazy again. Here’s how to find the few pumps that are slightly more sane
L.A. drivers are paying $7 for gas: How to find stations near $5 Read full story Author: Lily Wright
Chabria: Proposition 36 created ‘treatment-mandated felonies.’ What it really created is a complicated mess
In 2024, tough-on-crime types pushed Proposition 36 into law by promising that more incarceration would be matched with more treatment for those addicted to drugs. Read full story Author: Anita …
Boyle Heights warehouse fire recovery is nearing halfway point, officials say
Emergency Management officials said Thursday that the cleanup efforts stemming from the Lineage cold-storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights are approaching a midpoint. Read full story Author: Gavin J. Quinton
California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record
New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar. Read full story Author: Blanca Begert
California’s push to limit groundwater pumping could leave small farmers in the dust
According to a new report, California groundwater regulations threaten to put many small farms out of business. Read full story Author: Ian James
Will Democrats Stand Up To Their Party’s Anti-Israel Bigotry?
There is no good reason – in logic, history, philosophy – for the left, especially the hard left, to so vehemently oppose Israel and Zionism, its national liberation movement. Being …
About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta in 24 hours, officials say
The estimated number of arrivals is more than 70% of the population of the city, which is about 83,600. Read full story Author:
Senior Infantino adviser quits after Asian federation opposes World Cup investment plan
The Asian Football Confederation “stands in solidarity” with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals. Read full story Author:
Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025. Read full story Author:
Anthropic’s Claude AI escapes test environment and hacks into three organisations
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms’ networks. Read full story Author:
Sainsbury’s agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury’s shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points. Read full story Author:
Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify’s analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming. Read full story Author:
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to “every postcode” but critics say the plans lack detail. Read full story Author:
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated. Read full story Author:
What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show. Read full story Author: