ICE arrested a California union leader. Does Trump understand what that means?
Unions in California are different from those in other places. More than any state in our troubled country, their ranks are filled with people of…
European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges | ICC News
EU affirms its unwavering support for the ICC, denouncing US sanctions as a threat to judicial independence and justice.The European Union “deeply regrets” the United…
The US has checked out. Can Europe stop Putin alone? | European Union
The United States was once Ukraine’s most important ally – supplying arms, funding and political cover as Kyiv fought for its sovereignty. But today, Washington…
‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Minecraft’ and the revenge of the PG family movie
The PG rating has made a major comeback in Hollywood.It’s strange to remember now, but during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — when studios…
She ran the L.A. animal shelters. Why couldn’t she fix the problems?
Staycee Dains was about a month into her job overseeing the Los Angeles city animal shelters when an employee openly defied her. Dains asked the…
Trump issues pardons for politicians, reality TV stars, a union leader and a rapper
WASHINGTON — President Trump issued a series of pardons on Wednesday, awarding them to a former New York congressman, a Connecticut governor, a rapper known as “NBA…
The U.S. and the European Union are in a showdown over trade
FRANKFURT, Germany — Top officials at the European Union’s executive commission say they’re pushing hard for a trade deal with the Trump administration to avoid a 50%…
Hollywood isn’t ready for AI. These people are diving in anyway
When filmmakers say they’re experimenting with artificial intelligence, that news is typically received online as if they had just declared their allegiance to Skynet.And so…
Trump says he’ll delay a 50% tariff on the European Union until July
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union until July 9 to buy…
Messi, Inter Miami rally to draw against Philadelphia Union in MLS | Football News
Late goals by Lionel Messi and Telasco Segovia allow Inter to split the points on the road against Philadelphia Union.Inter Miami have fought back from…
Is European pressure on Israel likely to make a difference? | European Union News
The UK pauses trade talks as the EU threatens to review ties with Israel.Israel is facing condemnation from some of its strongest allies over its…
What Elmo, Netflix and HBO Max tell us about the state of streaming
If you want to understand what’s going on in the streaming business, go find Elmo and Cookie Monster.Netflix’s recent deal to stream the upcoming season…
Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling | European Union News
The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.Lithuania has initiated legal proceedings against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ),…
L.A. council members were told a vote could violate public meeting law. They voted anyway
When Los Angeles City Council members took up a plan to hike the wages of tourism workers this week, they received some carefully worded advice…
Galaxy fall to Philadelphia, remain winless through 13 games
CHESTER, Pa. — Tai Baribo scored two second-half goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Philadelphia Union rallied to beat the Galaxy for the first…
Suspended LAFD union president disputes allegations of missing receipts: ‘I’ve been unjustly accused’
Freddy Escobar stood on the sidewalk outside his former workplace waving a green thumb drive and a stack of papers that he said would clear…
Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.Before…
Conspiracy in Benefit Plans Probed : FBI, Labor Department Study Union Health Contracts
WASHINGTON — An alleged coast-to-coast criminal conspiracy that has defrauded the employee benefit plans of major labor unions is being investigated by a joint task force of…
Trump’s movie tariff plan roils Hollywood; IFC unveils a new look at 25 years old
Since Sunday night, Hollywood has been trying to make heads or tails of President Trump’s bombshell proposal to levy 100% tariffs on films made outside…
European Union to spend $533 million to lure science researchers
In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen attend the Choose Europe for Science event to encourage researchers and…