A powerful Pineapple Express storm could end up delivering a wet, white and potentially wild Christmas to California, with the possibility of snow in the Sierra and plenty of rainfall …
L.A.’s hydrants ran dry during the fires. Residents are still demanding solutions
Nearly a year after the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, residents and experts say the water problems that hindered firefighting leave several lessons. Read full story Author: Ian …
She was awaiting a green card after three decades in the U.S. Then ICE arrested her
Babblejit “Bubbly” Kaur ran a beloved Indian restaurant in Long Beach for decades and was in the process of getting a green card. Now, she’s in ICE detention. Read full …
Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine
European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Unable to overcome opposition, they settled on another way to lend the money. Go …
Judge Convicted of Obstructing Agents as They Sought Undocumented Immigrant
The Wisconsin state judge, Hannah C. Dugan, was accused of ushering a man to a side door as federal agents waited outside a courtroom. Go to Source Author: Julie Bosman …
GOP signals end to probes into military’s killing of boat strike survivors
Despite Democrats’ objections, the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees said they were satisfied a controversial Sept. 2 attack was lawful. Go to Source Author: Noah Robertson
Once Again, Health Care Proves to Be a Bitter Political Pill for G.O.P.
The inability to find a credible counter to the Affordable Care Act has long bedeviled Republicans and cost them at the polls. It’s threatening to do so again next year. …
Kennedy Center Board Moves to Rename It the Trump-Kennedy Center
Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, a Democrat, said she tried to object to the name change, but “everything was cut off.” Go to Source Author: Shawn McCreesh https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine
The European Union is set to decide whether to move on Russia’s frozen assets, infuriating Moscow, possibly antagonizing the United States, to fund Ukraine. Go to Source Author: Ellen Francis, …
After Palisades failures, is LAFD prepared for the next major wildfire?
The question remains: Is Los Angeles prepared for the next major wildfire? Some city officials and fire experts don’t think so. Read full story Author: Alene Tchekmedyian, Noah Goldberg
A chilling narrative of the Rob Reiner slayings is emerging: What we know
Five days after Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood homes, a basic timeline is emerging about the killing and the arrest of their son Nick. Read …
L.A. Councilmember John Lee hit with $138,000 fine in Las Vegas gift case
The city’s Ethics Commission issued the maximum penalty in a case focused on whether Lee violated laws on the amount of gifts he can accept and the public disclosure of …
To replace New York’s archbishop, Chicago-born pope looks to home turf
Ronald Hicks, widely seen as a moderate, will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative who has been supportive of President Donald Trump. Go to Source Author: Anthony Faiola
State Department announces $11 billion weapons sale to Taiwan
The proposed sale includes rocket systems, self-propelled howitzers and drones. China condemned the move, saying it undermined its sovereignty. Go to Source Author: Frances Vinall, Rudy Lu
Wake Up, Parents: American Library Association Is (Still) Grooming Our Kids
Imagine if your 15-year-old came to my house, and I gave them a book about edgy sex positions? What if I gave your 16-year-old a book with graphic illustrations of …
RFK Had His Shot at HHS, but MAGA Should Move On
Not more than a year ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a handsomely paid partner for the injury law firm Morgan & Morgan, the largest and most profitable firm in …
The Dumbest Assumption in All of Politics
One of the most persistent mistakes in modern politics is the insistence on flattening all ideologies — pretending that all human beings think the same way, want the same things, …
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be ‘closer call’
The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November. Read full story Author:
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia’s frozen assets
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine’s military and economic needs. Read full story Author:
Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools
The measure is part of the government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in England. Read full story Author: