Since 1979, Iran has repeatedly used Americans and Europeans detained on its territory to win concessions over more powerful adversaries. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Yeganeh Torbati
Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide
The autopsy results for Nurul Amin Shah Alam sparked fresh calls to investigate the circumstances surrounding the visually impaired refugee’s death, which provoked outrage in Buffalo. Read full story Author: …
Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide
The autopsy results for Nurul Amin Shah Alam sparked fresh calls to investigate the circumstances surrounding the visually impaired refugee’s death, which provoked outrage in Buffalo. Read full story Author: …
Epstein victims demand meeting with King Charles in Washington
A state visit intended to mark 250 years of U.S. independence could become a test of the British monarchy’s willingness to confront one of its most difficult controversies. Go to …
Two fires break out in Southern California amid Santa Ana winds, triggering evacuations
Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties. Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez, …
Springs fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters
The Springs fire is burning near Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County and has forced evacuations. Here is what to know: Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez
Gas is $10 a gallon at a Big Sur station. The owner explains why his prices can’t go higher
Gorda by the Sea, a mini-mart and gas station in a remote hamlet in Big Sur is charging $9.99 a gallon for gasoline, but its owner says he’s not trying …
What We Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down by Iran
A rescue helicopter was also fired upon and another Air Force combat plane, an A-10 Warthog, crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday. Go to Source Author: Neil Vigdor …
Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says
Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war. Go to Source Author: Julian E. Barnes and Eric …
Trump Seeks $152 Million to Begin to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison
The plan faces significant local political opposition and the dilapidated state of the site poses considerable logistical challenges. Go to Source Author: Soumya Karlamangla and Heather Knight https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk
Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations. Go to Source …
March Jobs Report Shows Stronger U.S. Market Than Expected With 178,000 New Positions
Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated. Go to Source Author: Lydia DePillis https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation. Go to Source Author: Ben Casselman …
Hegseth Says U.S. Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees.
In sharp contrast to the Trump administration’s calls for Christian prayers for the war effort, Pope Leo XIV says military domination is “entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ.” …
U.S. fighter jet crashes in Iran; search launched for 2 crew members
It’s the first known loss of an American aircraft inside Iranian territory since the war began a month ago. Go to Source Author: Alex Horton, Tara Copp
Downtown L.A.’s cratering real estate market is changing — rich renters are buying their buildings
Companies are buying their buildings instead of renting them as office values bottom out around Los Angeles. Read full story Author: Roger Vincent
‘Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney’s office’: L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases
This week, L.A. federal prosecutors were in two separate trials involving a charge of assault on a federal officer tied to immigration protests. They hadn’t won a single assault case …
Typhus from fleas hits record level in L.A.: Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourself
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department identified 220 cases of flea-borne typhus last year, a big increase over the 187 cases in 2024. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
Hiltzik: Why isn’t the stock market freaking out more over the Iran war? Here’s why
The stock market has fallen since Trump went to war against Iran, but why isn’t it worse? Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Consumers aren’t clicking the PayPal button. It’s a big problem for California’s fintech pioneer
PayPal’s stock has dropped as it faces a slowdown in branded checkout and more competition from Apple and Google. With a new chief executive at the helm, the company sits …