L.A. city officials use disappearing Google Chats. The city attorney is investigating
The Los Angeles city attorney’s office is conducting an internal review of city employees’ use of Google Chat messages that are automatically deleted after 24…
Cannibalism in Britain? How early Bronze Age bones reveal a grim tale | History News
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of the bloodiest known massacre in British prehistory: an episode in rural Somerset, England, that occurred roughly 4,000 years ago. The…
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 12 winner makes series history
This season’s finale of “The Masked Singer” had a few more surprises than usual.The Emmy-winning series capped off its 12th season Wednesday night with a…
Paris Hilton, gender parity, Siberian tigers: 3 good-news stories for the holidays
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 32 days until the inauguration and, bust out the tissues, this is my last newsletter until Jan. 7. That…
Marble tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments auctioned for $5m | Religion News
The tablet sold by Sotheby’s is the oldest known inscription in stone of the ancient text in Paleo-Hebrew script.The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with…
New national historic landmarks cited for ‘exceptional value’ in telling story of U.S. history, culture
1 of 2 | The Loudoun County Courthouse in Leesburg, Va. (pictured in 2011) was among the newly designated National Historic Landmarks. File Photo By…
As states fight over abortion laws, California could get dragged in
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 34 days until the inauguration, and today we’re talking about the coming legal war over states’ rights. Of course,…
The tiny UK town that has its own 'Colosseum' and fascinating history
The town of Oban in Scotland is home to McCaig's Tower - a Colosseum-like folly that was the brainchild of a wealthy banker who had…
California Rep. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury in Europe
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) was admitted to a hospital for evaluation after she sustained an injury during an official engagement while…
A guide to Long Beach, California: The best things to do, see and eat
Let’s get it out of the way: Long Beach is huge. In terms of land mass, it spans 77 square miles, stretching inland to the…
The fall of Syria brings hope to the family of Austin Tice
Hello and happy Thursday. American journalist Austin Tice has been held captive in Syria for 4,504 days, but his family is, for the first time…
'I stayed overnight at the Natural History Museum – haters say price wasn't worth it'
A woman had a sleepover at London's Natural History Museum on her bucket list for a while - people cannot believe how expensive it is,…
Juan Soto joins New York Mets on £600m ($765m) contract – biggest deal in history of sport
Juan Soto has signed a $765m (£600m) deal with Major League Baseball's New York Mets - the biggest contract in the history of the sport.The…
Trump promised he won’t cut Social Security. Should you trust him?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 41 days until Donald Trump moves back into the White House. Today, we’re looking ahead to what he might…
Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard
Dear LeBron, … ask out.Dear A.D., ... follow him.This is my Christmas wish for a Lakers franchise that has lost the town to the Dodgers,…
Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed
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‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech | Syria’s War News
The leader of the main Syrian opposition armed group that seized Syria’s capital, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, has said the Syrian people are the “rightful owners”…
Trump gained support in California. What does that mean for the so-called resistance?
Hi, and happy Thursday. There are 46 days until President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, but hey, who’s counting? Well, we are. And, it seems, Gov. Gavin…
Seven wild moments from its turbulent history
GettyThe price of Bitcoin has for the first time broken past the $100,000 mark, hitting a new record high.The value of the world's biggest cryptocurrency…
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history, amid US pressure | Drugs News
Mexico has announced its largest-ever seizure of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, as cross-border pressure mounts for the country to crack down on drug trafficking into…