Social media debate shaken up by Meta settlement
WASHINGTON — Those who’ve fought on Capitol Hill to rein in social media platforms see last week’s settlement between Meta and state attorneys general not as a final destination, but as a roadmap to what’s possible...Read more
How a Hollywood star helped save Eugene O'Neill's Bay Area home 50 years ago
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Fifty years ago, in the fall of 1976, a presidential signature transformed Tao House, the secluded Danville home where playwright Eugene O’Neill wrote his final masterpieces, into a national historic...Read more
Florida immigration contracts quietly surged to $1.4 billion in disaster dollars
MIAMI — Since Alligator Alcatraz’s closure in June, Florida’s emergency managers have committed almost half a billion more dollars toward arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants, promising at least $1.4 billion...Read more
Bumbershoot 2026: Lineup, schedule, tickets and what else to know
SEATTLE — One of Seattle’s biggest festivals of the summer, Bumbershoot, is back this Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center.
Hometown indie-rock heroes Death Cab for Cutie are headlining the festival for the first time ...Read more
LAPD internal affairs file spills more details on unit in racist recordings scandal
LOS ANGELES — After LAPD recruitment officers were accused of making racist, sexist and homophobic comments — some of which were caught on tape — department leaders promised to look into whether they improperly ...Read more
Gloria Steinem's message for the next generation: 'Please tell your own story'
LOS ANGELES — At the top of Gloria Steinem's "Famous Last Words" interview on Netflix, Brad Falchuk describes the writer and activist as "the face of the feminist movement" for the last 50-plus years — and Steinem says...Read more
Payouts in LA County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement delayed to 2 largest law firms
LOS ANGELES — Two law firms behind the bulk of claims in L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement have had their payouts delayed pending probes, leaving many clients who expected life-changing sums stuck in limbo.
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Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation
For most of his 92 years, Wendell Berry farmed his Lane’s Landing homestead in Henry County, Kentucky, using methods that embraced the land. He preferred draft horses to diesel-powered tractors and used crop rotation ...Read more
Lewis Hamilton hopes mum can bring 'lucky dust' to Italian Grand Prix
Sir Lewis Hamilton has taken his mum to Monza in the hope she can sprinkle some "lucky dust" and inspire him to victory in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
The 41-year-old Formula 1 driver has clinched victory at Monza ...Read more
Busy Philipps celebrates six months since brain tumour surgery
Busy Philipps is celebrating six months since undergoing brain tumour surgery.
The 47-year-old actress was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February and subsequently two operations to remove the growth - and she's now ...Read more
Carla Jeffery's family launch fundraiser to pay for her funeral
Carla Jeffery's grieving relatives have launched a fundraiser to pay for her funeral and burial costs.
The 33-year-old actress, who played Bree in the Disney Channel's first three ZOMBIES musical movies - passed away on ...Read more
UK rebuffs Milei on Falklands, vows to keep British control
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband reaffirmed British control over the Falklands, pushing back against renewed efforts by Argentine President Javier Milei to press longstanding claims to the South Atlantic island chain.
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Insects and mosquitoes are swarming Chicagoland. Here's why
CHICAGO — In the parks, at the lakefront and beyond, swarms of mosquitoes, flies and other bugs are chasing away Chicagoans trying to enjoy the last breaths of summer. More so than in previous years, insects have been ...Read more
Nearly 6,000 homeless people could be displaced by the LA Olympics, study says
LOS ANGELES — Nearly 6,000 homeless people could be forced to move when security officials impose expansive security perimeters in advance of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, researchers estimated in a new study....Read more
Hurricane Marie: What to expect in SoCal this weekend and how to plan accordingly
LOS ANGELES — Here is how Hurricane Marie could affect Labor Day weekend in Southern California:
Impacts
Forecasters expect a 6- to 8-foot south swell, bringing strong surf and rip currents to beaches and a chance of ...Read more
Oil set for weekly rise as fresh fighting threatens Hormuz flows
Oil was on track for a weekly surge as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran heightened concerns about prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent edged lower to around $95 a barrel on ...Read more
NTIA opens door to new federal broadband grants
WASHINGTON — More broadband deployment funding could be headed to states to serve locations missed in earlier rounds of a $42 billion federal grant program.
The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and ...Read more
Beyoncé marks her birthday with huge B'Day 20th anniversary release packed with new music and Latin collaborations
Beyoncé has marked her birthday with a fully remastered, expanded 20th anniversary edition of her iconic second studio album B'Day.
Released on September 4, 2006, the ambitious project was recorded in just two weeks with...Read more
George Clooney held his sister's hand as she died
George Clooney has opened up about the pain of losing his sister Adelia 'Ada' Zeidler last year.
The Hollywood actor, 64, was left devastated when his elder sibling died in December at the age of 65 following a battle ...Read more
Jennifer Aniston pays tribute to Dolly Parton with late star's words of wisdom
Jennifer Aniston has paid tribute to Dolly Parton by encouraging her fans to "chase your dreams and go catch some rainbows".
The Friends actress appeared at The 92nd Street Y in New York City this week to promote her ...Read more
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