By MEG KINNARD U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis is the latest judge at odds with the Trump administration. Related Articles Veterans Affairs asks employees to report ‘anti-Christian bias’ for investigation by new task force Iowa town hall attendees turn on each other as Sen. Grassley faces heated questions Bessent assails IMF and World Bank and…
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As they spoke during a news conference last week, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and assistant GM Chad Alexander smiled and smiled and smiled some more. The NFL draft was a week away and, clearly, they couldn’t wait, counting the hours and days until they could make their picks. How the draft might unfold Thursday,…
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By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — City leaders in Uvalde, Texas, approved a $2 million settlement for families of the victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, marking the first time one of the myriad lawsuits has led to financial compensation. Related Articles Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and…
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As head coach Sean McVay was previewing his plans for the Rams’ offense in 2025 to quarterback Matthew Stafford, he talked about his desire to have a more versatile attack in this coming season. One that could sustain injuries and continue to hum. But the deep dive into exactly what McVay has envisioned would have…
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(Bloomberg / Kurt Wagner) — Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom testified that his fledgling photo-sharing app could have succeeded without being acquired by Meta Platforms Inc., and that eventually Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg treated Instagram’s growth as a “threat” and starved it of resources. The claims could bolster the US government’s monopoly case against the…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now In the fall of 2021, high school football in Southern California emerged from the pandemic and returned to its customary spot under the stadium lights on Friday nights. But not everything was the same at Servite. The Friars had their best team in…
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By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it’s expected to grow before forecast rain later this week. Related Articles Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions $50 million prize funded…
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By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed 23 people, as Arab mediators worked on a proposal to end the war with Hamas that would include a five-to-seven-year truce and the release of all remaining hostages, officials said Wednesday. Related…
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By JONATHAN MATTISE and TRAVIS LOLLER, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal record and what it has taken to overcome it. The board’s action leaves the final decision on…
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By TAMMY WEBBER, Associated Press A company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to help draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been awarded a $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation. Mati Carbon was among more than 1,300 teams from 88 countries that participated in the…
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