More than half of homeowners with severe damage from the Eaton fire have now taken some step toward recovery, most by filing rebuilding permits, according to new data from UCLA. …
Fire survivors call for audits of Edison’s wildfire prevention spending
Survivors of the deadly Eaton fire call on state lawmakers to pass a bill requiring audits of spending by Southern California Edison and the state’s two other big for-profit electric …
Disabled 4-year-old boy found face down in SoCal elementary school pool. Mother sues district
A disabled 4-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital for emergency medical treatment after he was found face down and unresponsive in an elementary school pool. Now his mother is …
Welfare Loophole That Lets Millionaires Get Food Stamps
Rob Undersander is a millionaire. He also received taxpayer-funded food stamps. His story illustrates an absurd – and intentional – loophole in America’s welfare system that taxpayers need closed immediately. …
This Is What a World Superpower Looks Like
America is living through a moment difficult to describe without sounding a little unhinged. But here goes: We are watching the United States do things that only the United States …
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is “no evidence” of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic. Read full story Author:
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK. Read full story Author:
Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside
An “opportunistic” thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg. Read full story Author:
Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon. Read full story Author:
Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. Read full story Author:
Hundreds of dogs found crammed in living room ‘doing really well’, says RSPCA
The charity says many of the animals found at the home in January were in a poor condition with “matted and crusted coats” that required treatment. Read full story Author:
Jo Malone hopes ‘sense will prevail’ in lawsuit over use of her name
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration. Read full story Author:
Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books. Read full story Author:
22,000 students told to pay back ‘mis-sold’ maintenance loans
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans Read full story Author:
Artemis crew returning to Earth with ‘all the good stuff’ from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with “so many more pictures, so many more stories”. Read full story Author:
Woman killed sister and snatched Rolex, court told
Nancy Pexton, 69, denies murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and stealing her Rolex. Read full story Author:
Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire – then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran. Read full story Author:
Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal. Read full story Author:
BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Read full story Author:
Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis. Read full story Author: