‘Disgrace.’ ‘He hates her.’ Zingers from the Harris-Trump debate
Yes, they discussed policy. Sort of. But former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris also had plenty to say about each other during their…
Play debate night bingo and check out our live chat
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 55 days until the election and debate night is here. And so is our bingo card, with all of…
Before Brazil and Elon Musk: X’s history of run-ins with left and right | Social Media News
All five judges on Brazil’s Supreme Court panel voted last week to uphold a ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X in the country,…
Dak Prescott: Dallas Cowboys QB to become highest-paid player in NFL history
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed a contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott which will make him the highest-paid player in NFL history.Prescott, 31, has agreed…
Egyptian archaeologist urges German museum to return Nefertiti’s bust | History News
Petition by ex-antiquities minister asks for the return of the bust, saying it was removed from Egypt illegally in early 1900s.Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former Antiquities Minister Zahi…
Voters know about Trump. They’re still learning about Harris
WASHINGTON — “Who’s going to win?”Anyone who writes about politics hears that question constantly. Let’s get it out of the way first: I don’t know; neither…
From Zion to Zeila, Ethiopia’s Zionist Playbook
Ethiopia’s approach to Somalia in recent years bears a striking resemblance to strategies employed by colonial powers and settler movements throughout history. Particularly, one can…
‘Russia backs Kamala Harris’: Putin’s history of US election ‘endorsements’ | US Election 2024 News
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Moscow would back US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s nominee, in presidential elections in November. The nature…
‘Never Trump’ didn’t work for Biden. Will ‘Never Kamala’ work for Trump?
Hello, and happy Thursday, but not really. There are 60 days until the election and today we’re starting with something serious — Wednesday’s school shooting…
How Venezuela’s recent history can inform its present-day election crisis | Elections News
Already, the toll of the current political unrest has been high. Since the July election, at least 23 people have died in Venezuela’s protests, according…
Dioramas at L.A.’s Museum of Natural History are stuffed with things to think about
As Sheryl Crow snarls her way through “If It Makes You Happy,” the music video for one of her most popular song shows her trapped…
Does Trump know how babies are made?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 62 days until the election, and I’m starting to wonder if Donald Trump knows how babies are made. The…
Caden Dana becomes youngest pitcher in Angels history to win debut
Caden Dana became the youngest pitcher in Angels history to win his major league debut as Los Angeles rallied for a 3-2 victory over the…
With ‘Hollywood Black,’ Justin Simien reevaluates cinema’s history
“What is a Black movie?”It was a question Justin Simien, who first grabbed Hollywood’s attention with his debut feature, 2014’s HBCU comedy “Dear White People,”…
New Zealand’s Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69 | Obituaries News
Tributes pour in after the king’s death in hospital where he was recovering from heart surgery.New Zealand’s Maori Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has…
Google rolled over California lawmakers. What does it mean for news?
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 67 days until the election, but today we’re sticking to Sacramento, which I am now dubbing Googleville since that…
Could RFK Jr. really throw the election to Trump?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 69 days until the election and today we’re starting with a game. A bear, a brain worm and a…
Plaschke: LeBron James’ golden Olympics wasted on tarnished Lakers
He carried this country to gold.But he might not be able to carry the Lakers into the playoffs?He was the leader of the team that…
Marco Reus scores in his Galaxy debut as L.A. makes MLS history
Three days ago Marco Reus was uncertain when he would be cleared to play for the Galaxy. He had a contract and a uniform but…
What’s the big mystery behind the Shroud of Turin? | History News
For centuries, debate has raged over whether the Shroud of Turin is in fact the original burial shroud of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion about 2,000…