The fire commissioners are appointed by the mayor and are supposed to provide civilian oversight for the Fire Department. But during critical discussions about the Palisades fire, the commissioners have …
AI pilot program in L.A. County courts will help judges craft rulings in some cases
A select panel of L.A. County judges now have access to an artificial intelligence tool that can help them summarize motions and draft rulings in civil court. The tool, Learned …
Plaschke: ‘Yeaaaaaah!’ A child’s cheer inspires surging Lakers
When measuring the furiously growing buzz around the Lakers, one need only heed the hopeful cries of one of their most rabid fans, 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay. Read full story Author: …
Airfares set to take off as fuel prices fly
With the war in Iran restricting the oil market and sending prices up, U.S. customers will likely have to shell out more for airfare soon. Read full story Author: Caroline …
Bear euthanized, her cubs left orphaned, over objections of Monrovia city leaders
State officials have euthanized a bear who swiped a woman in Monrovia over the weekend despite objections from city officials who asked that the mama and her two cubs be …
People in polyamorous relationships fight ‘shame,’ demand legal protections
West Hollywood moves toward legal protections for polyamorous relationships, which can face systemic barriers in housing, healthcare, education and other services. Read full story Author: Suhauna Hussain
Election Reform Republicans Can Actually Pass
Ever since his loss to Joe Biden in 2020, President Trump has railed against voter fraud and the need for countermeasures to prevent it. The SAVE America Act is the …
Stripping the Dying of Their Assets: Mamdani’s Latest Proposal
If New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gets his way, half of everything New Yorkers work a lifetime for — including their homes, their businesses or farms and their savings …
PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador. Read full …
Angela Rayner’s explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour’s direction and policies – but she did not have to. Read full story Author:
Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s. Read full story Author:
Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists
However, the government’s position is now unclear, saying it “no longer has a preferred option” for what to do next. Read full story Author:
UK temperature reaches 21C in warmest day of year so far
The UK has seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 21C. Read full story Author:
Senegal government alleges corruption after Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations following appeal
The Senegalese government calls for an “independent international investigation” at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title. Read full story Author:
MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after Scottish election
Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill. Read full story Author:
Extremist preacher Anjem Choudary loses challenge to overturn life sentence
The ruling means Choudary – considered by security chiefs to be one of the most dangerous men in Britain – cannot leave jail before he is 85. Read full story …
Pair win Turing Award for computer encryption breakthrough
It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard’s work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead. Read full story Author:
Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak. Read full story Author:
People don’t need to buy a vaccine, health secretary says
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak. Read full story Author:
Woman describes her symptoms before being rushed to hospital
Speaking from her hospital bed, the 21-year-old woman said her symptoms included a headache, hot and cold sweats, achey bones and vomiting. Read full story Author: