Trump administration orders national parks to remain open
The Trump administration has issued an order demanding that all national parks remain open amid severe staffing shortages — an action that one conservation group…
Self-professed ‘DOGE person’ Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced questions Tuesday at his confirmation hearing about efforts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency…
Disastrous acting chief is proof that Social Security needs protection
It wouldn’t be quite accurate to label the brief reign of acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek an unmitigated disaster.That’s because, disastrous as it has…
All the money changes coming in April including pay increases, bill rises and benefit changes
APRIL will see some major money changes including increases to the National Living Wage and a benefit overhaul.There are also several price increases coming into…
Hiltzik: Alan Simpson’s legacy was tainted by his attacks on Social Security
Reading the obituaries for former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), who died at 93 on March 14, you would think he was a pleasure to have…
Flurry of worry over benefit changes
Arguments about benefits always revolve around a single concept: fairness.There are timeless questions – who is deserving and who is not?It provokes sharp opinions and…
‘Benefit cut for 1m’ and ‘Putin must not play games’
A mix of stories lead Saturday's papers, with a few focusing on cuts to the UK's benefit spending which are expected to be announced next…
How Türkiye Will Benefit from the Trump Doctrine
On February 28, 2025, in a broadcast watched around the world, President Donald J. Trump unintentionally launched the policy of the Trump Doctrine. In what…
Oscars benefit L.A.’s economy. Here’s how
For more than 20 years, Sherman Oaks florist Mark’s Garden has designed the towering greenery and blooming displays seen at the Oscars.Getting that Hollywood awards-season…
NHL players, celebrities take part in L.A. wildfires relief benefit
Justin Bieber and Steve Carell laced up their skates along with Hockey Hall of Famers Rob Blake, Mark Messier, Cammi Granato and Jeremy Roenick on…
Bessent says rare earth minerals deal would benefit postwar Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomes U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 13 to discuss Ukraine's resource potential and the future economic…
Chiefs and Eagles each benefit from controversial calls by officials early in Super Bowl LIX
A popular conspiracy theory has taken root among many non-Kansas City Chiefs football fans this postseason that the NFL and its officials are in cahoots…
L.A. nightlife bands together to benefit wildfire victims at the Bellwether
Just ahead of two all-star arena concerts this week, the independent dance club scene joins the groundswell of action in response to the devastating Los…
Eslabon Armado, DannyLux to play L.A. fire relief benefit concert
Eslabon Armado, Cuco and DannyLux join the long list of acts performing at benefit concerts across the country to aid those impacted by the Los…
How the Dodgers benefit from salary deferrals and signing bonuses
It has become a predictable talking point around baseball the last couple of offseasons, amplified every time the Dodgers sign a star on what has…
Benefit fraud is crippling Britain – Labour and Liz Kendall must not delay reforms
Dawdleon fraud costs us all dearBENEFIT fraud is the scourge of our welfare state.Since the pandemic, a shocking £35billion has ended up in the pockets…
Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline FireAid benefit concert
FireAid, a Jan. 30 benefit concert for fire relief efforts in Los Angeles, announced its lineup Thursday.Billie Eilish and Finneas, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and…
Healthcare is Newsom’s biggest unfinished project. Trump complicates the task
SACRAMENTO — Nearly six years after he took office vowing to be California’s “healthcare governor,” Democrat Gavin Newsom has steered tens of billions in public funding…
L.A. politician Ridley-Thomas’ final campaign: to clear his name
For more than three decades, Mark Ridley-Thomas never lost an election, tapping a well-organized network of supporters to secure victory after victory.Now, the former Los…
Which European companies are poised to benefit from a stronger dollar?
As the euro weakens post-Trump’s win, a group of European firms with high US revenue and low asset exposure stand to gain from a stronger…