Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Read full story Author:
Trump’s Justice Dept. Targets Smaller Fraud Cases
As the Trump administration drops charges against corporations and the wealthy, it is also taking aim at small-scale fraud cases, including against the operator of a weathered food truck in …
Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
The practice would align the United States more closely with countries like China and Russia, where spy agencies have long relied on private-sector hackers to help with national security missions. …
Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard
The government argued the university had not done enough to combat antisemitism during campus protests. A judge called the incidents “isolated and episodic.” Go to Source Author: Mark Arsenault https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Kennedy Center Board Decides to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building
The vote to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” is an aggressive test of a judge’s order to remove his name. Go to Source Author: Julia Jacobs …
Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll. Read full story …
Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: ‘You really have to fight to be here’
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature’s latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale. Read full story Author: Hannah …
Shaikin: Some questions (and answers) about Mark Walter selling the Lakers
Mark Walter’s sale of the Lakers, which valued the organization at $12.5 billion, was reportedly motivated by the spiraling price for an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas. Read full …
California dog named Bruce, accused of four attacks, is euthanized after months of court battles
After months of legal wrangling, Ventura County Animal Services on Wednesday euthanized a 3-year-old dog that they said had attacked and seriously injured four people, including a teen. Read full …
Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is
As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma’s Revenge, Mexican food’s role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable. Read full story …
How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in November
For Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time. Read full story Author: Ana Ceballos
Commentary: David Ellison made himself the best argument for blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison faces an antitrust lawsuit over his proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. He recently threatened to move Paramount out of California if the suit …
More and more wealthy Californians are seeking ‘golden visa’ residency outside the U.S.
Out of a fear of future political stability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are …
FedEx and others announce layoffs in Southern California
More than 500 people have lost jobs at FedEx, Staples and LAZ Parking; two facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville will close. Read full story Author: Annika Duneja
Beating ‘Binface’ may not save Trump ally Farage, as scandal mars populist’s image
The election demanded by Reform UK’s leader, who faces corruption accusations, has turned into a punch line after major parties dismissed it as a stunt and declined to field candidates. …
Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
Critics – including Labour MP Jess Phillips – have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy. Read full story Author:
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments. Read full story Author:
Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt’s White House tenure as Trump says she will leave post
Leavitt became the youngest press secretary in the country’s history when she took the job in January 2025 at age 27. Read full story Author:
UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government says it is “disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels” in accordance with the law. Read full story Author: