U.N. global migration agency launches urgent appeal for $7.9 billion in funding
A migrant crisis at the United States souther border with Mexico continues to put the federal government at odds with state leaders. Photo by Carlos…
Biden signs bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday signed a short-term spending bill that keeps the federal government operating until early March. The bill averts what would have…
ICE to extend California immigrant detention facility contract until June
WASHINGTON — A San Bernardino County immigrant detention facility at risk of permanent closure will remain open until at least mid-June, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
UN agency says 40 percent of Gaza’s population at risk of famine
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that not enough aid is entering besieged Gaza, leaving 40 percent of its population “at risk…
Austin has prostate cancer and had urinary tract infection
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and to treat a urinary tract infection…
California’s transportation agency thinks AI can help cut traffic
Being stuck in traffic is a familiar problem for many Californians, but state officials want to harness the power of artificial intelligence to discover new…
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency investigates former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin for allegations of abuse of power and money laundering
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), has launched an investigation into former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin, a close ally of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, for…
UN agency says 40 percent of Gaza’s population ‘at risk of famine’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that not enough aid is entering besieged Gaza, leaving 40 percent of its population “at risk…
Congress warns science agency over AI grant to tech-linked think tank
“We believe this work should not be rushed at the expense of doing it right,” wrote the six lawmakers, including House Science Chair Frank Lucas…
Bra tycoon Michelle Mone has her bank accounts frozen by National Crime Agency amid probe over PPE scandal
MICHELLE Mone has had her bank accounts frozen by the National Crime Agency as cops try to claw back millions lost over the PPE scandal.…
Former ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star calls for Biden to be ‘publicly hung’
A 1980s television star who rose to fame in the sitcom “The Dukes of Hazzard,” which featured a Dodge Charger bearing a giant Confederate flag,…
CAA seeks dismissal of Julia Ormond’s suit over Harvey Weinstein assault
Creative Artists Agency on Tuesday sought to dismiss a complaint from an actor who had alleged that the talent agency failed in its fiduciary duty…
Rogers to Speak to Group With Alleged Racist Tie : Politics: State senator will address the Granada Forum, which watchdog agency contends is linked to extremists.
SACRAMENTO — Only six months after taking heat from fellow legislators for a similar appearance, state Sen. Don Rogers (R-Tehachapi) is slated to speak before a…
Global coal use to reach record high in 2023, energy agency says | Climate Crisis News
IEA report says demand is expected to grow in India, China but decline in United States, European Union. Global coal use is expected to reach…
Letter accuses US security agency of turning ‘blind eye’ to Gaza suffering | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington, DC – More than a hundred staff members from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have signed an open letter to Secretary…
How Shohei Ohtani’s free agency decision affects Japanese media
NASHVILLE — Everyone who gathered at the Gaylord Opryland for Major League Baseball’s winter meetings this week asked the same question over and over again: Which…
Fraudster left estate agency on brink of bankruptcy by swindling £129k to fund affair with personal trainer
A FRAUDSTER left her respected estate agency on the brink of bankruptcy by swindling £128,868 to fund an affair with her personal trainer. Lettings boss…
Audit slams L.A. homeless agency on interim housing access
Poor and unreliable data collection by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority makes it “nearly impossible” for unhoused people and the city to know how…
L.A. County aims to collect billions more gallons of water
Over the next two decades, Los Angeles County will collect billions more gallons in water from local sources, especially storm and reclaimed water, shifting from…
A3 Artists Agency partners sue majority owner
Two partners from A3 Artists Agency are suing Adam Bold, the agency’s majority owner, in an effort to block the sale of parts of the…