Jurors on Wednesday ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages and former Dodger Scott Erickson to pay $1.17 million in punitive damages to the family of two boys who were fatally struck by Grossman’s car on …
Rebecca Grossman, ex-Dodger Scott Erickson ordered to pay $22M to family of boys killed by car Read MoreBy MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill have lobbied President Donald Trump to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence to make it easier for Congress to …
Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers Read MoreBy JOEAL CALUPITAN and BASILIO SEPE GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of rescuers in hard hats scrambled out of a partially collapsed grocery in a southern Philippine city Wednesday as it was rattled by an aftershock from a powerful …
Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands Read MoreOn the main stage, fans will be able to enjoy live music and entertainment in between matches at the FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the FIFA World Cup happening June 11-14. (Photo by Christina Merino, …
Southern California World Cup fans: You don’t need a pricey ticket to bask in all the hoopla Read MoreCalifornia prides itself on being a national leader in expanding voter access. Every registered voter receives a ballot by mail. Voters can cast ballots early, vote in person, drop them in secure boxes, or mail them back through Election Day. …
California’s built-in election delays: A recipe for doubt and indifference Read MoreMiguel’s Jr. is introducing two new snacks to its lineup for a limited time. They’re called Dippers, made with either shredded chicken and cheddar cheese or shredded beef, marinated potatoes, Monteray jack, cilantro, and onion. Fillings are folded into a …
Miguel’s Jr. has new handheld snacks made for dipping Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes On Tuesday, Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder in connection with the 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years behind bars, and he is now in protective custody at the …
Karmelo Anthony Receives Over $600k in Donations; Austin Metcalf’s Dad Screams at … Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes While Nicholas Godejohn murdered her mother, Gypsy Rose Blanchard hid in the bathroom — waiting for it to be over. Even at the time, she had mixed feelings. She recalls the question that her mother asked. …
Gypsy Rose Blanchard: My Boyfriend Said ‘I Am Death’ Before Killing My Mom Read MoreThierry Henry believes France have a ‘huge advantage’ at the World Cup (Paramount+) Thierry Henry has named France as his favourites to win the World Cup this summer. Didier Deschamps guided France to victory in the 2018 World Cup but …
Thierry Henry names his favourite to win the World Cup Read MoreElliot Anderson is going to cost an eye-watering amount of money this summer (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester City have upped their bid for Elliot Anderson to £106million, plus add-ons, but Nottingham Forest have rejected the offer. The add-ons in the …
Nottingham Forest reject second enormous Elliot Anderson bid from Man City Read MoreMartin Scorsese’s AI endorsement has been branded a ‘betrayal’ (Picture: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) Legendary director Martin Scorsese has angered his fellow filmmakers with his recent endorsement of generative AI. The man behind Goodfellas and Taxi Driver revealed …
Martin Scorsese criticised for ‘turning his back on human artists’ Read MoreGov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday he’s not feeling pressure in the pocket as Indiana rushes to sack the Bears’ future in Illinois, but he’s ready to call an audible if the General Assembly can reach a stadium deal before lawmakers …
Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ if Illinois lawmakers reach Bears stadium deal Read MoreIt’s probably a bad analogy, Shane Smith said by phone from Charlotte, North Carolina, which is only 100 or so minutes by air from Chicago but might as well be on the other side of the moon in his current …
White Sox’ Opening Day starter Shane Smith is progressing on schedule after being shut down Read MoreA former Chicago Housing Authority director and the president of a local construction company face charges for allegedly paying and receiving bribes in exchange for construction work with the city. Ryan Ross, a former senior director of asset management for …
Former CHA official indicted in $4.8 million kickback scheme Read MoreAlyssa Gonzalez waited over two hours to fill up her tank, drawn by gas prices so low they haven’t been seen in the Chicago area in years. Gonzalez was one of hundreds who formed a mile-long line at a Shell …
Hundreds line up to fill tank for $1.99 a gallon at Hermosa Shell station Read MoreBy DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year’s tournament — which is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico — was expanded to 48 teams that will play in …
World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament Read MoreBy PETER SMITH ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative …
Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors Read MoreBy Ilena Peng | Bloomberg Beef prices hit a fresh record, and hopes for consumer relief are fading as drought and the reemergence of a deadly cattle parasite keep the US herd smaller for longer. Consumers on average paid $7.064 …
Beef prices hit record as screwworm impact looms Read MoreQ. How do I know if my plants have thrips? My oranges have strange scars on the rind, but I can’t see any bugs. Thrips are tiny (around 1/20 inch long), slender insects that cause mostly cosmetic damage to leaves, …
How do I know if my plants have thrips and what damage do the insects cause? Read MoreFor Joshua McGuffie, the weekly pickup soccer game at Loma Alta Park was a reprieve from the stresses of recovering from the Eaton fire. The group of local Altadena dads had played together since 2012, bringing together friends and community …
Altadena dads say county barred pickup soccer at Loma Alta Park. Deputies say rules are rules Read More