Six American airmen deployed to operations against Iran were killed when their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said Friday. Read full story Author: Gavin J. …
SoCal’s heat wave could be one of the hottest ever in March, forecasters say
Although Southern California will see a slight dip in temperatures on Saturday, officials warned that another round of even more extreme heat would arrive next week. Read full story Author: …
Oil Rises, Bringing Gains to 40% Since the Start of the War
After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude. Go to …
Trump’s Move to Seize Oil Tankers Costs the U.S. Tens of Millions of Dollars
Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million. Go to Source Author: Luke Broadwater …
More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated. Go to Source Author: Eric Schmitt https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas Targeting Federal Reserve Chair
Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance. …
Trump-Iran Timeline: Key Moments Leading Up to War
President Trump’s aggressive stance toward Iran, during his first term and since returning to office last year, is key to understanding the conflict. Go to Source Author: Chris Cameron https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
All 6 Crew Members Killed in U.S. Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq, Military Says
The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. All six crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in …
Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon
A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns. Go to …
Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison’ Buys CNN, ‘the Better’
The remarks fueled concerns that CNN’s prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction. Go to Source Author: Michael M. Grynbaum https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time
President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose country is rapidly running out of fuel, said the talks were based on “respect for the political systems of both countries.” Go to Source Author: Frances …
Lebanese Family Members of Synagogue Attacker Died in Airstrike
The man was identified as a U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, who lived and worked outside of Detroit. The attack on Temple Israel left Jewish communities across America rattled. Go …
How the spike in gas prices is jolting California’s giant economy
The sharp rise in gas and diesel prices due to the Iran war is quickly rippling through the world’s fourth-largest economy. Read full story Author: Laurence Darmiento
SoCal heat wave is intensifying in coming days: How bad will it get?
Southern California continues to sizzle under a heat advisory on Friday, as temperatures across the region remain a toasty 15 to 25 degrees above normal, with no meaningful relief in …
If the giant sequoia is dying out, why are there tens of thousands of seedlings and saplings?
Thousands of giant sequoia seedlings sprouted after a fire swept a grove in the Sierra in 2021. Will they replace the behemoths that died or become extinct? Read full story …
Cuba confirms it’s begun talks with U.S. over ‘bilateral differences’
Cuba has begun direct talks with the United States in an effort to solve “bilateral differences” between the two countries, Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel said Friday. Read full story …
Arellano: Noma’s $1,500 meal is the antithesis of L.A. and the way we eat
Ulises Menchaca idled in his pickup truck on a steep street in Silver Lake, late for work. Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano
Luxury outdoor mall Victoria Gardens sold for more than $500 million
Victoria Gardens sold Read full story Author: Roger Vincent
Is John F. Kennedy Having a Comeback?
So let me get this right. After every Democrat in the House and Senate who voted against One, Big, Beautiful Bill – and therefore promoted a roughly $5 trillion tax …
Our Long Road to War With Iran
Until last year, for some 46 years, Iran enjoyed a North Korea-like reputation in the heart of the Middle East: always unpredictable, reckless, dangerous, inevitably to be nuclear, self-destructive, and …