Federal prosecutors say the woman met with an F.B.I. informant several times to plan an attack on the building, which houses the governor’s office. Go to Source Author: Benjamin Oreskes …
Rare Tornado Hits New York City as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic
Tornadoes appeared in Queens and on Long Island as flooding disrupted traffic on some highways. A tornado was also confirmed in Delaware. Go to Source Author: John Yoon, Ishani Desai, …
Book Review: ‘Life of M,’ by Rachel Cusk
Though full of details that echo the life and career of Natalie Portman, “Life of M” remains chilly and abstract. Go to Source Author: Alexandra Jacobs https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Rachel Cusk on Her Novel ‘Life of M,’ Gossip and Natalie Portman
“Life of M,” Rachel Cusk’s new book, has a protagonist with an uncanny resemblance to Natalie Portman. But in an interview, Cusk says she never expected it would cause such …
Why Do We Keep Imagining a New Civil War?
Art doesn’t predict the future, but it can be an early warning system. Go to Source Author: Michelle Goldberg https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
The China Shock 2.0
China is winning the industries of the future. What should the U.S. do about it? Go to Source Author: Ezra Klein and Rollin Hu https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
A City Under Siege
We look at how dire the situation has become inside Kyiv. Go to Source Author: Sam Sifton https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Rosie O’Donnell Ends Late Night Stint With a Ditty to ‘Donny Boy’
“It’s kind of weird to think he spent more nights with me this week than Melania,” O’Donnell said of President Trump on her last night guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Go …
U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk
Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.” Go to Source Author: …
Flying for El Chapo’s sons: The rise and fall of a mysterious cartel pilot
Working for the sons of cartel leader ‘El Chapo,’ a pilot known as Jando rose from drug smuggler to become the commander of the Sinaloa cartel’s air force. Read full …
Bass hit brakes on new bike lanes near Forest Lawn. Raman is now slamming her for it
Mayor Bass paused a traffic safety plan on Forest Lawn Drive after community pushback. Safety advocates and Councilmember Raman say a fatal crash shows that was a bad decision. Read …
Hiltzik: Baseball labor talks may look like a battle among millionaires, but it’s really about billionaires vs. peons
In their labor talks, baseball owners want to get richer and players want to hold on to their gains Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Billionaire tax or not, California still dominates venture funding
A record $366 billion was invested in California startups, fueled largely by the AI mania Read full story Author: Nilesh Christopher
Former acting U.S. attorney found dead inside federal building in San Diego
Assistant U.S. Atty. Andrew Haden was found dead in an office inside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in San Diego on Wednesday. Read full story Author: Clara Harter
Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?
The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms …
Shadow ‘highly likely’ to nest up with new eagle pal, biologist says
On the heels of Jackie’s death, Shadow is spending time with a new eagle at his Big Bear aerie. Expert says it’s “highly likely” they’ll pair up come nesting season. …
Dr. Phil’s longtime publicist is suing him over claims of wrongful termination and discrimination
Jerry Sharell alleges in a lawsuit that he was ‘intentionally excluded” from a group of 20 employees who migrated to Texas because he is openly “homosexual” and was later singled …
Shaky future of Spectrum’s Lakers channel adds more drama to the team’s sale
Spectrum, which closed its deal to buy Cox this week, would like to exit the regional sports channel business. Read full story Author: Meg James
Man in creepy doll mask who has terrified Philadelphians may be headed to L.A., police say
A man wearing a creepy doll mask terrorizing victims in Philadelphia has known ties to California, according to authorities. Read full story Author: Summer Lin
Dead of a mosquito bite: L.A. records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high
After an abnormally warm winter and a blistering March heat wave, California has seen a surge in mosquito activity that has West Nile virus activity at a five-year high. Read …