Hiltzik: Social Security is all about your own future
Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a clear mind about the value of Social Security on Aug. 14, 1935, the day he signed it into law. “The…
July CPI: Conumer prices rose 0.2%, just below expectations
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The Consumer Price Index rose slightly less than expected in July annually as tariffs showed only a minimal influence on prices.…
Chargers’ Rashawn Slater to miss season with torn patellar tendon
Rashawn Slater, the Chargers’ star left tackle who became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history last month, sustained a torn patellar tendon in practice…
Mike Trout homers again but Angels fall to the Rays
Junior Caminero hit his 29th and 30th homers, Christopher Morel had a go-ahead shot and six Tampa Bay pitchers combined to strike out 16 in…
M23 rebels killed 319 civilians in east DR Congo in July, UN says | News
UN rights chief Volker Turk says the violence resulted in ‘one of the largest documented death tolls’ despite a truce.Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least…
Will Latinos vote Republican in 2026 midterms? New poll casts doubts
A quarter of Latinos who supported President Donald Trump in the November election are not guaranteed to vote for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections,…
Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia fired more than 6,000 drones on Ukraine in July, more than any other month since it launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, the AFP…
Column: Of course the Lakers’ 2020 win counts as a real championship
It’s been quite the summer for Lakers jealousy, hasn’t it?For example, in July, Bleacher Report left Kobe Bryant — the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history…
Freddie Freeman’s Coldplay meme-inspired rebound helping Dodgers win
TAMPA, Fla. — First, the meme made Freddie Freeman laugh.Then, in a serendipitous twist, it gave him a lightning-bulb epiphany about his recently ailing swing.At the end…
Jobs report: U.S. added 73,000 jobs in July, below expectations
Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Jobs growth was slower than expected in July, and the unemployment rate rose, showing signs of trouble for the labor market.…
Refugee and migrant crossings to UK hit record high by end of July | Government News
More than 25,000 people have crossed the Engilsh Channel to the UK in 2025, the highest total this early in the year.More than 25,000 people…
South Korea breaks 117-year record with 22 ‘tropical nights’ in July | Climate Crisis News
At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea this year, according to health authorities.South Korea has shattered a 117-year record for…
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, boxer who went from prison to champion, dies
CAMDEN, N.J. — Dwight Muhammad Qawi, the Hall of Fame fighter who took up boxing in prison and became a two-weight world champion, has died. He was…
A year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump’s approval numbers, poll finds
WASHINGTON — Eric Hildenbrand has noticed prices continue to rise this year with President Trump in the White House. The San Diego resident doesn’t blame Trump, however,…
On This Day, July 26: Truman orders desegregation of military
July 26 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1775, Congress establishes the U.S. postal system. In 1847, Liberia became a republic and Africa's…
Best PS5 deals for July 2025: Save £100 on PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Console
LOOKING to score a PS5 without spending a fortune? There are plenty of game consoles up for grabs.From discounted consoles and controllers to budget-friendly games…
Mike Trout homers, but Angels get swept by Mets to end trip
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer to power the New York Mets to a 6-3 win and series sweep of the Angels on Wednesday.Alonso,…
On This Day, July 21: Monkey Trial ends with guilty verdict in Tennessee
1 of 3 | On July 21, 1925, the so-called Monkey Trial, which pitted Clarence Darrow against William Jennings Bryan in Dayton, Tenn., in one…
‘As lucky as we could be.’ When will Max Muncy return to the lineup?
Max Muncy knew he had gotten lucky, after his ugly-looking knee injury earlier this month proved to be nothing more than a bone bruise.But, when…
Denise Richards alleges Aaron Phypers abused, threatened her
Denise Richards has accused estranged husband Aaron Phypers of abuse, death threats and possession of unregistered weapons in a request for a temporary restraining order…