State Department unveils massive overhaul with reduced staff, bureaus
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the U.S. by 15%…
Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts, NBC News reports
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pulled the airstrike information he posted into Signal chats with his wife, brother and dozens of others from a secure communications…
Dodgers coach Chris Woodward is ‘proud’ of Rangers managerial stint, despite 2022 firing
ARLINGTON, Texas — Chris Woodward doesn’t have any hard feelings toward the Texas Rangers.Just some awkward ones about being back this week.“I don’t know if I’m looking…
Hegseth had a second Signal chat detailing Yemen strike, report says
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother in which he shared similar details of a March military…
Davis Names 3 Officials to Staff
SACRAMENTO — Gov.-elect Gray Davis on Thursday named a former White House attorney, Demetri Boutris, to be his legal affairs secretary.Boutris is a vice president and special…
Former Pentagon spokesman tied to online DEI purge was asked to resign, official says
WASHINGTON — Former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot was asked to resign this week, a senior Defense official told the Associated Press on Thursday, in the latest shake-up…
Gen. Caine has taken over as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON — Air Force Gen. Dan Caine has been sworn in as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after a flurry of paperwork was finished to…
France weighs options after Algeria expels 12 French embassy staff in Algiers
April 14 (UPI) -- Tensions between France and Algeria seemingly escalated after Algerian officials requested 12 French embassy to leave its borders within 48 hours,…
State Department wants staff to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden’s term
WASHINGTON — As the Christian world commemorates Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday, the State Department has issued an appeal for its employees to report instances…
America’s news channel for the Mideast fires staff after funding cuts
CAIRO — The head of a U.S.-funded Arabic-language television and online news outlet that claims a 30-million-strong audience in the Middle East and North Africa terminated most…
Senate confirms Trump nominee Caine as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, filling…
Major DIY chain to close 220 stores for full 24 hours and give staff a break this Easter
A MAJOR DIY chain is set to close 221 stores for a full 24 hours and give staff a break this Easter.Wickes has revealed its…
Dodgers honored at White House for World Series title by Trump
WASHINGTON — With portraits of George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt adorning the walls, and grand golden chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, the Dodgers received a champion’s welcome…
IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers — up to 25% of the workforce — as part of layoffs…
L.A. Mayor Bass’ text messages provide window into early fire response
Inside the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Mayor Karen Bass was attending a reception with local and foreign dignitaries as her phone began to ping. The…
China releases five detained staff from US due diligence firm Mintz Group | Business and Economy News
Company says it is ‘grateful’ to Chinese authorities for releasing local staff after two years in detention.China has released five staff of the due diligence…
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary hit with extra hidden charge by cheeky staff at restaurant
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, 64, had hoped for a quiet night out at restaurant in County Meath but ended up being charged a host of…
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to close rides, cut staff and change opening hours
To further cut costs, certain rides will open later and close earlier than usual at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It is yet to be announced which…
Iconic kids show Blue Peter ditched from TV after 66 years as devastated staff have ‘no idea what’s going on’
LEGENDARY children’s TV show Blue Peter has been axed from television after an incredible 66 years – leaving devastated staff reeling from the shock move.The…
L.A. Times readers respond: Should the Getty move?
“Should the Getty move?” Times art critic Christopher Knight asked in a recent commentary. “Should the Villa, and the Getty Center in the fire-prone Brentwood…