Half of voters polled favor Measure A sales tax for homeless services
In the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election, a measure that would double the county’s quarter-percent homeless sales tax was closing in on the…
Supreme Court leans in favor of federal ban on gun kits
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices gave a friendly hearing Tuesday to the Biden administration’s regulation that prohibits the sale of easy-to-assemble firearms that can be…
Measure A homeless sales tax edges closer to the 50% majority needed for passage
A measure on the November ballot that would double the county’s quarter-percent homeless sales tax is edging closer to the majority it would need to…
Special Report: The Favor: Knives, a death, a famous name
Part 1A young man’s grave sits on a cemetery hill. To reach it, his parents drive through serene, graciously shaded neighborhoods where they see him…
Trump, Zelensky meet amid rising questions about support for Ukraine
NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with Donald Trump on Friday days after the former president and current Republican nominee condemned U.S. support…
Trump is fixated on bacon prices. He’s not making the point he intends
When it comes to the price of bacon, Donald Trump is absolutely right: It’s too damn high. What he doesn’t tell you when he brings…
Trump says he’ll vote to uphold Florida abortion ban after conflicting message
NEW YORK — Former President Trump said he will vote no on a Florida ballot measure that would repeal the state’s six-week abortion ban, a day…
Judge rules in favor of transgender woman in landmark discrimination suit
A transgender woman in Australia has won a legal battle in a discrimination case against a social media company, after a judge ruled Friday the…
Disneyland workers vote in favor of strike authorization
Disneyland employees have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike, paving the way for what could be the first major work stoppage the Anaheim…
Copa América: Uruguayan players go into stands to fight fans
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darwin Núñez and about a dozen Uruguay teammates went into the stands as fans brawled at Bank of America Stadium after a 1-0…
UCLA drops Georgia, Auburn from football schedule in favor of Utah, Cal
UCLA is dropping two college football heavyweights from its future football schedules in favor of far more familiar foes.Gone will be Georgia and Auburn, titans…
Poll shows inflation-focused voters in swing states favor Trump
Former President Trump narrowly leads President Biden in six of the seven states considered key in this year’s election rematch, an advantage powered by the…
Supreme Court leans in favor of upholding ban on bump stocks
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed prepared to uphold a Trump-era regulation that would outlaw “bump stocks” that work like machine guns and allow…
Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populists
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Barry HattonPublished Feb 25, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentLISBON, Portugal (AP) — The official…
Donald Trump just did Europe a favor – POLITICO
OK, now what? The truth is, Europe only has itself to blame for the morass. Trump has been harping on about NATO’s laggards for years,…
LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — Since the Lakers won the NBA’s in-season tournament two weeks ago, the team has floated, their pockets, like their legs, heavier from their…
Republicans have often criticized Trump in private only to later seek his favor in public.
That dynamic has recently come to a head in an Ohio congressional district, where Republicans are battling against longtime Democratic incumbent Rep. Marcy Kaptur to…
Dodgers Dugout: Shohei Ohtani did the team a real favor
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and Shohei Ohtani is getting so much money, Santa Claus sends…
Supreme Court leans in favor of Purdue Pharma deal
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices sounded ready on Monday to uphold a huge bankruptcy deal that includes $6 billion from the Sackler family to help…
Filmmakers rally behind Warner Bros. movie ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
Filmmakers are rallying behind “Coyote vs. Acme,” the little Looney Tunes movie that could survive a death sentence from Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner Bros. Discovery…