Robert Murrett: A US Vice-Admiral On The ‘Very Tough Challenge’ Of Hormuz
With tensions high in the Strait of Hormuz, retired US Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett spoke to RFE/RL about the challenges, concerns, and potential solutions. The US military posture “is important in creating leverage for a diplomatic
Supreme Court temporarily restores access to mail-order abortion pill
The Supreme Court has stepped in—for now—to keep access to the abortion medication mifepristone largely unchanged across the United States. On Monday, Justice Samuel Alito issued a short-term administrative pause blocking a lower court ruling that would
Contributor: May we never grow inured to homelessness
In California, we’ve grown tragically used to homelessness — the homelessness of others.
Rudy Giuliani in ‘critical but stable’ condition after hospitalization for pneumonia
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized after developing pneumonia, according to his spokesperson, Ted Goodman. While the 81-year-old is now breathing without assistance, he remains in critical yet stable condition under close medical
Hiltzik: How many Cybertrucks has Tesla sold to the public? Fewer than you might think
How bad are sales of Tesla’s cybertrucks? Nearly 20% of the vehicles went to Elon Musk’s other companies, raising questions about the vehicle’s future.
Shot in the head and face at L.A. ‘No Kings’ protest, two young men are now seeking justice
Micah Moore and Tucker Collins lost hearing and sight respectively after being shot at ‘No Kings’ protests. They’re taking legal action and hoping for justice.
Uber driver accused of attempted murder of officer, holding woman hostage for 9 hours
Authorities have arrested an Uber driver accused of attempting to kill a law enforcement officer while fleeing a traffic stop in Lennox then holding a woman hostage in his vehicle.
Shot in the head and face at L.A. ‘No Kings’ protest, two young men are now seeking justice
Micah Moore and Tucker Collins lost hearing and sight respectively after being shot at ‘No Kings’ protests. They’re taking legal action and hoping for justice.
Larry Vein, a voice for hope in the Palisades fire recovery, dies at 61
In the wake of the January 2025 firestorm, Vein’s energetic optimism and informational dispatches helped buoy the spirits of a traumatized community.
Bass, Pratt and Raman make cut for TV debate as L.A. mayor’s race kicks into high gear
KNBC4 says L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt of ‘The Hills’ and Councilmember Nithya Raman qualified for its debate Wednesday. Candidates Adam Miller and Rae Huang criticize their exclusion.