Amid talk of war crimes, the details and precise sequence of a Sept. 2 attack on a boat in the Caribbean are facing intensifying scrutiny. Go to Source Author: Charlie …
For Trump, Hegseth’s Approach to Venezuela Strikes Is a Growing Liability
Investigations are mounting into the legality of strikes that have killed scores of people in the waters off Venezuela. Go to Source Author: David E. Sanger and Helene Cooper https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Unsafe netting used at Hong Kong fire site, officials say, as toll rises to 151
Anti-corruption investigators said contractors working on the buildings had concealed their use of netting that didn’t meet fire safety standards. Go to Source Author: Mikhail Klimentov
Lawmakers spoke privately to Trump’s top general after boat strike revelations
The call between Gen. Dan Caine and leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees occurred as both panels opened inquiries into the Sept. 2 attack. Go to Source …
Ludwig Minelli, founder of leading assisted suicide group, ends his life at 92
Dignitas, which Ludwig Minelli founded, has helped thousands of people to die, some from countries where assisted suicide is illegal. Go to Source Author: Maham Javaid
Trump Becomes the Wild Card in Razor-Thin Honduras Election
President Trump warned that if his favored candidate didn’t win, the United States would “not be throwing good money after bad” at the country. Go to Source Author: Jack Nicas …
Attacks on ICE up 1,000%? Trump administration claim not backed up by court records
The Trump administration has cited a more than 1,000% increase in assaults on immigration agents to justify aggressive tactics. But court records reviewed by The Times show the majority of …
Altadena resident stunned by bear living under home: ‘It roared from underneath the house’
63-year-old Kenneth Johnson was paid a visit by a fuzzy bear. Now he wants it to go away. Read full story Author: Jasmine Mendez
Column: L.A. exploded into a world art capital. I was lucky to be here to witness it
Los Angeles’ ascension coincided with the 46-year career of art critic Christopher Knight. In his final column for The Times, he cites three important factors in that rise. Read full …
Conservatives in the lead in Honduras election, early results show
Two conservative candidates are in the lead after Trump’s endorsement of one injected the United States into a tight, potentially volatile presidential election. Go to Source Author: Samantha Schmidt
The World According to JB Pritzker
No matter how familiar we become with the defamatory hyperbole of the Trump-haters, some of their utterances are disquieting. Few people are still startled by some of the attempted incitements …
No Kings, No Queens, No Blind Loyalty
It was just six weeks ago that Democrats celebrated No Kings Day. At the time it seemed like a puerile demonstration of Trump Derangement Syndrome. Of course, there should be …
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget. Read full story Author:
Global shortage of obesity jabs, warns WHO
Too few people who could benefit from so-called “skinny jabs” are able to access them, says WHO. Read full story Author:
Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is ‘unfair’
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh’s ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations. Read full story Author:
Trump Pauses All Asylum Applications, and China’s Fast-Food Brands Make a Play for the U.S.
Plus, how young is too young for a smartphone? Go to Source Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Kate LoPresti and Hamed Aleaziz https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Alina Habba, Trump’s Former Lawyer, Is Unlawful U.S. Attorney, Appeals Court Says
The judges wrote that the Trump Administration appeared to have become frustrated by legal and political barriers that have prevented its preferred U.S. attorneys from leading federal prosecutors’ offices. Go …
How Trump’s ICE crackdown is impacting Chicago’s economy
Businesses in Little Village, one of the Chicago’s most important commercial districts, have seen sales plummet during “Operation Midway Blitz.” Read full story Author: Kim Bellware
How Trump’s ICE crackdown is impacting Chicago’s economy
Businesses in Little Village, one of the Chicago’s most important commercial districts, have seen sales plummet during “Operation Midway Blitz.” Read full story Author: Kim Bellware
A Maryland mayor removes rainbow crosswalks, citing neutrality concerns
“Our City is home to a diverse and vibrant community, and we want our public spaces to be welcoming to all,” Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor said in announcing the decision. …