MLB will use robot umpires in 2026, ushering in a new era
NEW YORK — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the…
House oversight hearings challenge climate innovation, EPA intervention
Chairman Clay Higgins, R-La., opens a hearing entitled "From Protection to Persecution: EPA Enforcement Gone Rogue Under the Biden Administration," at a House Oversight Subcommittee…
‘He’s been an underdog his whole life’: Meet UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper
The Fresno State football players wanted to be heard after so much frustration, so much uncertainty.A season that had started with their coach leaving the…
Veteran L.A. County politician to challenge Kenneth Mejia for city controller
Isadore Hall, a former state legislator and Compton City Council member, launched a campaign Monday to challenge Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia. Mejia, a…
‘The Cortège’ review: L.A.’s most exciting immersive show is a funeral
Tell someone about “The Cortège,” and it may inspire as much apprehension as it does curiosity. A theatrical procession running this month at the Los…
NASA student challenge seeks ideas for builder robots on the moon
On Monday, NASA (Florida's Kennedy Space Center seen in April) said its annual public Lunabotic challenge is one of several student challenges related to Artemis,…
Derry Girls icon Siobhan McSweeney reveals major ‘challenge’ for new BBC thriller
Derry Girls actress Siobhan McSweeney appears alongside Will & Grace star Eric McCormack in a new BBC thriller, playing a supporter of US President Donald…
Israel’s Missile Order in the Middle East: A Geopolitical Challenge for the United States
Israel is rewriting the rules of the game in the Middle East, not through diplomacy, peace treaties, or multilateral negotiations, but by deploying advanced military…
I’m an England rugby star turned Gladiator in iconic gameshow – here’s the biggest challenge working in TV
AN England Women's rugby star is inspiring the next generation in a unique way - by appearing on TV show Gladiators.Jodie Ounsley, also known as…
The challenge facing the Democratic Party is ‘weakness,’ Newsom says
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his social media posts mocking President Trump, his podcast interviews with right-wing influencers and his push to redraw California’s…
Lightning-fast partisan redistricting reflects new America
In an evening social media post about a supremely partisan battle that could reshape American political power for generations, President Trump sounded ebullient.“Big WIN for…
Calif. court rejects GOP challenge to redraw state maps
Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The California Supreme Court has rejected a Republican challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to redraw the state's congressional districts, a…
Gareth Taylor: Liverpool manager ready for new WSL challenge
Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor tells BBC Sport's Emma Sanders that he stayed "true to my role" when dealing with disagreements with England forward Chloe Kelly…
BBC Destination X star slams ‘out of order’ challenge after blaming ‘dodgy’ equipment
BBC gameshow Destination X viewers couldn't help but laugh as one of the contestants blamed a 'dodgy' challenge as they were left furious over the…
Rookie Jarquez Hunter showcasing his ‘super power’ for Rams
In 2020, inside the clang-and-clatter of Neshoba Central High’s powerlifting gym, Jarquez Hunter’s coach laid down a dare: squat 645 pounds on three counts.With a…
Premier League: Who are most likely to challenge Liverpool this season?
Selected transfers in: Liam Delap (Ipswich), Joao Pedro (Brighton), Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund), Jorrel Hato (Ajax), Previously agreed deals gone through this summer: Dario Essugo…
Lucy Letby convictions under scrutiny as experts challenge trial evidence in new ITV doc
An ITV documentary, Lucy Letby: Beyond Reasonable Doubt?, features medical experts questioning the evidence that convicted nurse Lucy Letby of killing seven babies and attempting…
BBC’s Destination X leaves viewers speechless with ‘nerve-racking’ challenge
BBC viewers tuned in to watch the second instalment of Rob Brydon's new reality game show Destination X on Thursday night.Viewers of Destination X were…
Kamala Harris move leaves one door open while closing another
By closing one door, Kamala Harris has left another ajar.Running for California governor in 2026, which she ruled out Wednesday, would almost certainly have precluded…
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
WASHINGTON — A chief architect of Project 2025, Paul Dans, is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining a crowded field…