Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez says the camping bans were ineffective at combating homelessness. Read full story Author: Sandra McDonald
How to save $2,000 a month in L.A.: Rent
Buying a home costs more than $2,000 a month more than renting in the L.A. area Read full story Author: Annika Duneja
Family outraged after two speeding muscle cars kill teen girls on SoCal street
Two teenagers were killed when a pair of speeding vehicles cleaved their car in half at a Victorville intersection, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether the drivers …
As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises
Human remains found Sunday are among several discoveries made over the years as water levels at Lake Mead continue to drop. Read full story Author: Ruben Vives
Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war
Russians are withdrawing billions, causing liquidity problems for banks and undermining the Kremlin’s ability to issue bonds to finance the fight in Ukraine. Go to Source Author: Catherine Belton
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds. Go …
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Eases Bond Investor Stress
Government bond yields fell and stocks rose on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors. Go to Source …
Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in …
More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures. Go to Source Author: Colby Smith https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys. Go to Source Author: Peter Eavis and …
Trump, With Limited Options in Iran, Tries Economic Pressure — Again
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said. Go to Source Author: Steven Erlanger https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.A.E. Announces Halt to Trade With Iran Amid Trump’s Push To Isolate Tehran
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which Emirati officials deny. Go …
Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers
Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions. Go to Source …
Angie Nixon Notches Another Win for the Left Through Old-Fashioned Organizing
State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Her victory will test the strength of a democratic socialist in a red state. Go …
California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll finds
California voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp. Read …
Trump, GOP Have an Election Message That Could Work
So one of the political lessons of the primary election season is how badly polls have been wrong. Comrade Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan was supposed to win by more than …
If AOC Is Really Over Woke 1.0, She Should Vote To Protect Women’s Sport
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants Americans to see her as the new, steady, moderate voice who can lead the increasingly radical Democratic Party. She didn’t endorse the unhinged Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate, …
Pritzker Talks Affordability. His Tollway Wants Higher Tolls
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has pivoted his reelection campaign to center himself as a champion of affordability. Yet the Illinois Tollway Board he appoints, and serves on, is preparing to …
Heroes Aren’t Assholes
The Armenian genocide launched by the so-called “Young Turks” in the last stages of the Ottoman Empire comes to mind as I watch the soft, seductive, silky smooth, and venomously …
Schools Must Stop Protecting Abusers at the Expense of Children
The Department of Education deserves credit for shining a national spotlight on a crisis that schools and regulators have often ignored: the sexual abuse of children in America’s classrooms. Secretary …