Julie Allemand and Dearica Hamby lead Sparks to third straight win
When Julie Vanloo drew her second traveling violation before halftime, the crowd’s disapproval rose in unison.On the floor, with tempers simmering on the Sparks’ bench,…
Fact check: Did US go from ice cream trade surplus to deficit under Biden? | Food
President Donald Trump’s administration dished out a cold burn to Trump’s ice-cream-loving predecessor, Joe Biden, saying he led the US ice cream industry down an…
After fast start, Sparks fall to league-leading Lynx at home
For nearly four magical minutes in the first quarter, an upset of the WNBA’s best team seemed scarily possible.What seemed scarier, perhaps, was that the…
Senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the U.S. debt load, CBO says
WASHINGTON — The changes made to President Trump’s big tax bill in the Senate would pile trillions onto the nation’s debt load while resulting in even steeper…
California closes $12-billion deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to healthcare
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Friday a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities, including a landmark healthcare expansion for low-income adult…
Contributor: Cracks in the Trump coalition? They won’t matter
Donald Trump’s coalition has always been a Frankenstein’s monster — stitched together from parts that were never meant to coexist.Consider the contradictions: fast-food fanatics hanging…
California’s budget deficit is back, Gov. Jerry Brown says
Reporting from Sacramento — Less than four years after declaring California’s budget balanced for the foreseeable future, Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday said the state is projected…
California faces an additional $12-billion budget deficit, Newsom says
California is facing an additional $12-billion state budget shortfall next year, a deficit largely caused by overspending and that Gov. Gavin Newsom said was made…
Newsom claims Trump’s tariffs will reduce California revenues by $16 billion
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Tuesday that President Trump’s tariff policies will reduce state revenues in California by $16 billion through next year. Despite personal…
Contributor: Trump’s budget would lock in big-government spending and deficits
President Trump’s 2026 “skinny budget” is out, and at first glance it gives small-government advocates reason to cheer. It proposes deep cuts to domestic agencies,…
With their season in danger of ending, Lakers are running out of answers
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Lakers departed from the court at Target Center with their heads down, white towels were being whirled everywhere around them.The crowd was doing…
World Snooker Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Allen looks to overcome huge deficit, Higgins in TENSE battle, Selby OUT
Woollaston joySpeaking to BBC after his heroic first victory at the World Championships, Ben Woollaston said: “I’m just in shock really, I never thought this…
L.A. County and city are reeling financially. Only one faces a $1-billion deficit
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from my colleague David Zahniser,…
Contributor: Americans are sick of federal waste. Republicans should take the hint
The federal budget remains a disaster, and for all the splashy talk of cost-cutting and tariff-driven revenue, Americans know it. Especially galling is that the…
Samuel Helenius has two goals as Kings defeat the Seattle Kraken
SEATTLE — Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves and the Kings spoiled the Seattle Kraken’s home and season finale with a 6-5 victory Tuesday…
Angel City gets a road victory against the Houston Dash
HOUSTON — Angel City FC improved to 2-0-2 with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dash on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium.Macey Hodge opened the scoring in…
Opinion: Extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts to promote growth, but cut spending too
America approaches a critical juncture. Many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire this year. Congress could let…
What is the largest Super Bowl halftime deficit a team has overcome?
The Philadelphia Eagles lead the Kansas City Chiefs 24-0 midway through Super Bowl LIX. If Patrick Mahomes is somehow able to lead the Chiefs to…
For India budget, tightrope walk between creating jobs and gov’t deficit | Poverty and Development
Mumbai, India – Prema Salgaonkar wakes up hours before dawn and begins to cook food in her suburban Mumbai home to sell. Her son, Amar…
Clippers overcome big deficit but fall short in loss to Suns
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the…