Netanyahu, the Trump administration and others on the global right are drawing renewed inspiration from a Greek city-state mythologized for its militarism. Go to Source Author: Ishaan Tharoor
Judge blocks release of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner autopsy findings
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has agreed to bar the release of Robert Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s autopsy reports at the request of law enforcement. Read full story …
Southern California’s wild weather is not over. Wind gusts up to 85 mph predicted
A high-wind watch was issued for much of Southern California, including near the Santa Ana Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains and valleys, and the San Gorgonio Pass near …
Swimmer believed to be victim of shark is found dead, a shark-deterrent band around her ankle
An intensive search ended this weekend after rescue teams recovered Erica Fox’s body six days after she vanished from Monterey Bay, officials confirmed Monday night. Read full story Author: Gavin …
How ancient Sparta explains 2025
Netanyahu, the Trump administration and others on the global right are drawing renewed inspiration from a Greek city-state mythologized for its militarism. Go to Source Author: Ishaan Tharoor
Israeli recognition of Somaliland prompts global outcry, emergency U.N. meeting
Israel’s diplomatic move makes it an outlier in the international community. Go to Source Author: Sammy Westfall, Mikhail Klimentov
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation …
New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled
The jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was “evidently” connected to President Trump’s name being added to the arts center. Go to Source Author: Adam Nagourney and Neil Vigdor …
Israel Strips U.N. Agency for Palestinian Refugees of Diplomatic Immunity
The legislation was the latest blow to the agency, known as UNRWA. Israel has accused it of being extensively infiltrated by Hamas. Go to Source Author: Aaron Boxerman and Johnatan …
China launches massive military drills off Taiwan after U.S. arms package
Beijing’s military launched a massive simulated blockade of Taiwan, sending a warning to the independent island after the U.S. approved a $11 billion arms sale. Go to Source Author: Cate …
Grim Evidence of Trump’s Boat Strikes Washes Ashore on a Colombian Peninsula
First came the scorched boat. Then the mangled bodies. Then the packets with traces of marijuana. Now, fishermen fear the ocean that feeds them. Go to Source Author: Max Bearak, …
Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela
The administration provided no details of what the president said was an attack last week linked to U.S. efforts to disrupt drug trafficking from Latin America. Go to Source Author: …
L.A. fire cleanups reports describe repeated violations, illegal dumping allegation
We reviewed thousands of pages of Army Corps of Engineering quality assurance reports for the January fire soil cleanup. The results were startling. Read full story Author: Tony Briscoe
California has lost more than a quarter of its immigration judges this year
The reduction in immigration judges comes as the Trump administration scales up efforts to deport immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. Read full story Author: Andrea Castillo
In Florida meeting, Zelensky asked Trump for lengthy security guarantees
Ukraine’s leader made the request for security guarantees lasting up to 50 years while meeting with Trump about a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Go to Source Author: …
India’s aviation meltdown exposes long-brewing pilot fatigue crisis
Aviation experts and pilot groups say IndiGo’s unprecedented scheduling crisis this month was due in part to an industry failure to address pilot fatigue. Go to Source Author: Karishma Mehrotra
For Better or Worse, It Was the Year of Trump
President Trump claimed recently that “they’re saying this is the best 10 months in the history of the presidency.” Hmmm. Maybe the merry elves are saying that in the Oval …
US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
The US and Ukrainian presidents both describe talks in Florida as “great” and “terrific” but the issue of territory remains “unresolved”. Read full story Author:
Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told. Read full story Author:
Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ over friend missing at sea
Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day. Read full story Author: