Britain’s foreign office overruled vetting officials in granting Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, the highest level of security clearance, the government said. Go to Source Author: Michael D. …
Former Navy Service Member Charged in Georgia Killing Spree
The suspect is accused of carrying out a string of attacks in the Atlanta area that killed two women and injured a homeless man. The authorities described the attacks as …
Feeling miserable? You’re not alone. L.A. County residents report decade-low quality of life
Since the pandemic, L.A. County residents have felt their quality of life has declined, but this year marked the lowest satisfaction level over the last decade. Read full story Author: …
Jury awards $11.8 million to Dodgers fan blinded by LAPD during World Series celebration
Isaac Castellanos sued the LAPD, alleging officers used excessive force and violated department policies when he was shot in the face with a less-lethal projectile. Read full story Author: Libor …
Driver wounded in shooting on 105 Freeway, prompting extended closure of eastbound lanes
The California Highway Patrol shut down a portion of the eastbound 105 Freeway to investigate a shooting that left one person in critical condition. Read full story Author: Andrew J. …
In a big surprise, Jordan Chiles and UCLA fail to make NCAA gymnastics final
Shaky routines lead to UCLA gymnastics downfall, making the Bruins the only team seeded in the top four to fail to advance. Read full story Author: Marisa Ingemi
Israel and Lebanon Agree to a Cease-Fire Deal
Also, Utah is now the epicenter of U.S. measles cases. 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
Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom
A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed. Go …
Panel Advances Trump’s Triumphal Arch, Even as Key Member Suggests Changes
The Commission of Fine Arts, a Trump-aligned advisory body, granted preliminary approval. But its vice chairman suggested losing statues atop the structure and other revisions before a final vote. Go …
RFK Jr. to Reform Health Panel That Determines Which Screenings Insurers Cover
The health secretary said he would reform the panel, which determines whether insurance will cover preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies. Go to Source Author: Maggie Astor and Dani Blum …
LAX’s long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins
The 2.25-mile electric train system at LAX known as the Automated People Mover will begin running without passengers as testing for the long-delayed project advances. Read full story Author: Clara …
California sees the most measles cases in 7 years as disease resurges nationwide
California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years. The looming new domestic beachhead comes as vaccination rates have fallen. Read full story …
This Long Beach startup says it has a patch for California’s power problems
This long beach startup powers California’s industries using off-grid power Read full story Author: Nilesh Christopher
California’s Economy: Strong Claims, Weak Foundations
To listen to Gov. Gavin Newsom, California is still the nation’s economic leader. In his April 9 news release, he crows, “California continues to outperform every other state.” Rosy reports …
Higher Ed Is Hiding Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination is alive and well in higher education. That’s what the Trump administration strongly – and rightly – suspects. In late March, the Department of Justice opened investigations into …
Debunking Five Tax Day Myths
Every April, Americans spend more than 7 billion hours filing taxes and roughly the same amount of time arguing over them, almost entirely on the basis of several common myths. …
Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure “anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable”. Read full story Author:
Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. Read full story Author:
Badenoch accuses PM of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting
It follows a report Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador but this was overruled by the Foreign Office. Read full story Author:
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train. Read full story Author: