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…
Jax Taylor leaving ‘The Valley’ to focus on sobriety, mental health
Jax Taylor will not be returning to “The Valley” for Season 3.The 46-year-old reality star’s departure follows a fraught second season on the “Vanderpump Rules”…
The week’s bestselling books, July 20
Hardcover fiction1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books: $30) A story of friendship, love and adversity during the 1980s Space Shuttle program.2. Vera, or…
Softies Burger opens bricks-and-mortar in USC Village
Josh Kim and Sam Hong had successful careers in tech — but in 2022, they decided to start making burgers, bought a few portable griddles…
2028 L.A. Olympics schedule: Dates set for several competitions
LA28 released the first look at the 2028 Olympic competition schedule on Monday, exactly three years before the Games open on July 14, 2028. The…
Detainees describe worms in food, sewage near beds inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
MIAMI — Worms in the food. Toilets that don’t flush, flooding floors with fecal waste. Days without a shower or prescription medicine. Mosquitoes and insects everywhere. Lights…
Musician Ray Stevens recovering after heart attack
Singer Ray Stevens has shared his first update since being admitted to the hospital on July 4 for surgery.According to his Instagram, the 86-year-old has…
On This Day, July 10: Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ begins in Tennessee
1 of 8 | Photograph shows William Jennings Bryan (seated, left, with fan) and Clarence Darrow (standing, center, with arms folded) at an outdoor courtroom…
The week’s bestselling books, July 13
Hardcover fiction1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books: $30) A story of friendship, love and adversity during the 1980s Space Shuttle program.2. The Emperor…