The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools. Go to Source …
Gloria Steinem, charismatic feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the charismatic leader who urged women to pursue self-affirmation, political power and equality both in the workplace and at home, has died. Read full story Author: Steve Chawkins
Trump backs a federal film tax credit. What that could mean for Hollywood
After President Trump threw his support behind an effort for a national film tax credit, Hollywood is hopeful that a lifeline could finally be on its way. Read full story …
Bullets, blood and ostrich feathers: Why are they killing Mike Matson’s beloved desert birds?
Two shootings have killed four ostriches on a Mojave Desert ranch owned by Mike Matson, an elected official in Newberry Springs. Read full story Author: Alex Wigglesworth
Swanson: Kawhi Leonard is a Hall of Fame scam artist who deserves Clippers fans’ boos
The Clippers were easy marks when Kawhi Leonard was a free agent, and he took advantage of them. The NBA has now throttled the team with sanctions. Read full story …
How influencers are taking center stage in Burbank
As traditional film and TV production keeps shrinking in Los Angeles, YouTube creators are expanding into Burbank’s soundstages. Read full story Author: Cerys Davies
From $300,000 EVs to dancing bots: The El Segundo firm sliding into Tesla’s slipstream
Faraday Future, a high-end electric vehicle company, is moving its focus to AI and humanoid robots that could aid in education, housework and companionship. Read full story Author: Caroline Petrow-Cohen
Hiltzik: Medicare for All is back on the political front burner. A Democratic majority could pass it
Democrats have begun running on a Medicare for All platform. It’s about time Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI use, another big move to limit classroom computer use
LAUSD has restricted generative AI access for all students on district devices, while allowing teacher use. Learn how this new policy affects classroom learning. Read full story Author: Howard Blume
USC faculty rally in support of unionizing with new, high-placed city allies
USC nontenure faculty rallied for union recognition with support from Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman as the university appeals the vote. Read full story Author: Jaweed Kaleem
O.C. surgeon who successfully fought sex assault charges loses his medical license
An Orange County orthopedic surgeon once accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women in a case that grabbed international headlines has lost his medical license, state records show. Read full …
The ‘Gaza Genocide’ Is a Hoax
In May 2025, Tom Fletcher, the United Nations under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, went on BBC Radio and told the audience that 14,000 babies in Gaza were going to die “in …
Who Is Really Paying for American Politics?
Washington has spent years debating money in American politics while ignoring a simpler question: Should voters have the right to know who is spending that money to influence their elections? …
Katy Faust’s History Lesson Is Missing a Few Chapters
Katy Faust has apparently discovered something important about Log Cabin Republicans: We aren’t conservative, because she says so. How convenient. In her latest RealClearPolitics essay, Faust attacks Log Cabin Republicans …
Channel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. Read full story Author:
Watch: BBC witnesses ‘taxi boat’ picking up migrants multiple times in a day
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats. Read full story Author:
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she “passed away peacefully” at her home in New York City, “surrounded by many who loved her”. Read full story Author:
Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
The pair are discussing small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham’s first bilateral talks in Downing Street. Read full story Author:
UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. Read full story Author:
Zack Polanski says he’ll run for former PM Starmer’s seat in by-election
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as MP. Read full story Author: