History Is Useless for Wall Street Pros Betting on Stocks Rally
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessInvestors have a challenge in betting on the usual stock market rally that tends to arrive after a presidential election: With the…
Lessons from my four decades of covering politics: Prepare to be surprised
WASHINGTON — Because they are all-or-nothing contests, American elections lend themselves to over-interpretation.In 1988, Republican Vice President George H.W. Bush defeated Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, winning…
Despite Trump’s election, Jack Smith has one more job to do
In George Orwell’s classic depiction of an authoritarian society, “Nineteen Eighty-four,” a key component of political control is the state’s erasure of history: “Every record…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manuel García-Rulfo
Manuel García-Rulfo moved to Los Angeles 15 years ago, and now the Guadalajara-born actor says he feels more like an Angeleno than a transplant. “I…
Shohei Ohtani wins MVP with best season in L.A. sports history
The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from…
The Trump landslide that wasn’t
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 60 days until the inauguration, and today I’m wondering if size matters. I’m referring, of course, to the size…
72 awesome things to do with kids in L.A. before they grow up
Even in a place like Los Angeles, which is chock-full of activities, history and everyday wonders, parents and other guardians of children are still struck…
Texas offers Trump land on U.S.-Mexico border for mass deportations
McALLEN, Texas — Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border to use as a staging area for potential mass deportations under…
Trump taps pro-wrestling mogul Linda McMahon for secretary of education
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul and small-business champion with minimal schools experience, as secretary…
Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill? | Civil Rights News
A fight for Maori rights drew 42,000 protesters to the New Zealand Parliament in the capital Wellington on Tuesday. A nine-day-long hikoi, or peaceful march…
Trump’s Cabinet picks are not normal. Will they be appointed anyway?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 62 days until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, and today we’re talking about keeping things normal. Normal, of…
‘The atmosphere was electric’ – the fall and rise of Morocco’s cinemas | Cinema
“You used to be able to smoke inside,” Omar Edressi recalls about Cinema Rif, the 86-year-old movie theatre that still stands on Tangier’s Grand Socco.…
Trump’s early moves send strong signals about what to expect
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump opened his transition back to the White House this week with a flurry of personnel announcements that sent forceful messages to…
‘Dastardly deeds’: Family of Malcolm X sues US agencies over assassination | Civil Rights News
Three daughters of Malcolm X, a Black empowerment and civil rights icon in the United States, have accused the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal…
The Sports Report: Jayden Maiava is set to make history at USC
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Travis Shumake breaking barriers as first LGBTQ+ NHRA driver
Travis Shumake has made a career out of breaking barriers, which is both dangerous and impressive when you consider he’s broken those barriers — and…
Opinion: Trump’s border czar and a history we should not forget
Donald Trump promised that, once reelected, he would conduct the largest deportation campaign in United States history. That pledge is already taking shape with his…
Trump vowed to protect women, but the opposite is happening
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 67 days until our new president is sworn in, and today we are talking about how funny it is…
Ryder Cup set for major change in 2025 as Americans break tradition for first time in 98-year history
THE 2025 Ryder Cup is set for a major change with Team USA set to break tradition for the first time in its 98-year history.The…
The Trump presidency begins to take shape. Immigration is front and center
There are 69 days until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, and he’s starting to pick the team that will run his White House —…