British actor Russell Brand, who will stand trial this fall for charges of rape and sexual assault, tells Megyn Kelly that he had sex with a 16-year-old girl amid the …
U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War
Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say. Go to Source Author: Eric Schmitt and Jonathan …
How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home. Go to Source …
Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?
First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks. Go to Source Author: Luke Broadwater …
Trump Says Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Is Extended
Also, America’s premier opera company has money troubles. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster
The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible. Go to Source Author: Greg Jaffe and Helene …
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again. Go to Source Author: Sheryl Gay …
Warner Bros. shareholders approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover
The massive merger still needs approval by regulators in the U.S. and abroad; industry opposition has been growing. Read full story Author: Meg James
Michael Tilson Thomas, L.A.-born maestro who led San Francicso Symphony, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, the L.A.-born celebrity conductor and ‘bad boy’ of classical music who led the San Francisco Symphony, dies Read full story Author: Nardine Saad, Jessica Gelt
LAFD’s culture of obedience runs deep. Firefighters say they fear retaliation from bosses
Several current and former firefighters told The Times that it’s often easier to keep their mouths shut than deal with the ramifications of speaking up. Read full story Author: Alene …
Are you still hoping to buy Olympic tickets? LA28 shares terms for second ticket drop
Despite backlash over high prices and fees, LA28 says it sold more than 4 million tickets in its first ticket drop. The next sale will open in August. Read full …
Donald Trump, Making Rome Great Again
Every time there’s a headline that the war in Iran may be winding down, bombs go off and wind it right back up again. So maybe I shouldn’t say that …
America Can Reopen the Strait – Here’s How
The Strait of Hormuz is at the center of the world’s attention, and you may be wondering what exactly the U.S. military is doing to reopen it and ratchet up …
‘The Blockade Scares Them Even More Than the Bombing’
“The blockade scares them even more than the bombing – they’ve been bombed for years, but the blockade they hate.” That’s President Trump talking to Fox News’ Martha MacCallum in …
Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC’s North America editor, the president discussed next week’s visit and his relationship with the UK PM. Read full story Author:
Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands after BBC investigation
It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns. Read full story Author:
Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV jailed
A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17. Read full story Author:
Health data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breach
The government said medical data was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available. Read full story Author:
Sara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show
The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2. Read full story Author:
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons. Read full story Author: