L.A. to pay $9.5 million to settle lawsuit over traffic collision at Hollywood Hills intersection
The city of Los Angeles will pay up to $9.5 million to settle a lawsuit by a woman who alleged that a poorly designed intersection…
Assault of shop workers to be made specific criminal offence
Last October, the government responded to the petition with a commitment to supporting shop staff but resisted calls for a law change, instead highlighting that…
L.A. City Council votes to stop issuing new dog breeding licenses
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to temporarily stop issuing new dog breeding licenses because of overcrowding at city-run animal shelters. The city’s six…
Gaza war reshapes somber Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM — The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which ends this week, is a time of spiritual renewal, communal bonding and reflection on one’s relationship with…
Three arrested after protest at Starmer's home
Rishi Sunak criticises the demonstration saying: "No MP should be harassed at their own home." Source link
Trump says leave abortion to the states. What does that mean?
Former President Trump released his 2024 stance on abortion Monday, saying he supports leaving it up to states to determine abortion access — in essence…
William Wragg resigns party whip over Westminster honeytrap
A spokesperson for the Conservative whips, who are in charge of party discipline, has said: "Following Will Wragg's decision to step back from his roles…
Military leaders face Congress over Pentagon budget, Israel and Ukraine
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. testified on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about the Pentagon’s $850-billion budget for…
Rachel Reeves: Closing tax gap is ‘not rocket science’
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said Labour's plans to tackle tax dodgers are "not rocket science". The party says giving more money to tax officials…
Oregon tribe’s casino bid sparks furor over what land they call home
YREKA, Calif. — It was midafternoon at the Rain Rock Casino in this faded Gold Rush town, and Jody Criner had just won $47 on the…
Hurry up with the electric cars, Disneyland. There’s no time to waste
When I broke the news last week that Disneyland is planning to ditch gas engines and make a long-overdue switch to electric or hybrid cars…
Trump and the problem with being an extremist on abortion
Good morning. There are 209 days until the election, and Donald Trump is feeling the heat. But not from the sun, which disappeared Monday. And…
Biden, Trump and Kennedy Jr.’s views on housing, homelessness
(Frank Franklin II / Associated Press) Trump has said little about how he’d address housing or homelessness since announcing his reelection bid last year. His…
Rep. Katie Porter said she’s open to running for public office again
Since Democratic Rep. Katie Porter launched her losing bid for Senate, an air of discontent has simmered quietly — and not so quietly — among…
How Republicans are abandoning even their core principles
The changing of the conservative mind in recent years could hardly be captured more pithily than in the headline of a recent op-ed: “Why I…
Reform defends vetting after candidates dropped
The party has now ditched or suspended at least 12 candidates over offensive comments on social media. Source link
Kyrsten Sinema emerges as pivotal vote on Democrats’ agenda
PHOENIX — Steve May can still picture the moment he was introduced to Kyrsten Sinema, nearly 20 years ago. He was then serving in the Arizona…
Living near Sure Start boosted GCSEs – study
Children who grew up close to a centre achieved better GCSE grades than their peers, research suggests. Source link
California moves to ban use of the weedkiller paraquat
New California legislation seeks to permanently ban paraquat, a powerful and widely used weedkiller that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and other serious health…
Ofcom to investigate David Lammy's LBC show
The broadcast regulator said it would examine whether an episode broadcast on Good Friday broke rules. Source link