Comcast’s planned spinoff highlights challenges in the cable industry
When Comcast swallowed NBC and Universal Studios 14 years ago, the sibling cable channels USA Network, Bravo and CNBC were considered diamonds in the rough.USA…
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for first transgender member
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support Tuesday for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected…
Gabriel Pec’s evolution a central part of Galaxy’s MLS Cup run
This is a story about how Gabriel Pec and the Galaxy got their grooves back.For Pec, the Galaxy’s spectacular 23-year-old winger, the change started last…
Israel may use postelection window to ramp up Gaza, Hezbollah conflicts
WASHINGTON — The foreign leader who has most engaged President-elect Donald Trump is undoubtedly Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister was quick to congratulate the Republican…
Military veteran sentenced to prison for Capitol riot attack
WASHINGTON — A former U.S. Army soldier who was court-martialed for fatally shooting a handcuffed civilian in Iraq two decades ago was sentenced Monday to more…
Biden and China’s Xi meet for last time before Trump takes office
LIMA, Peru — In their final meeting, China’s leader Xi Jinping told President Biden that his nation was “ready to work with a new administration,” as…
Punters in UPROAR at ‘absolute shambles’ Cesarewitch spectacle as result changed AGAIN a month later
PUNTERS were fuming as the Cesarewitch Handicap result was overturned a SECOND time a month after the race.Alphonse Le Grande was yesterday shockingly re-instated as…
Netflix ad plan has 70 million monthly active users
Netflix said Tuesday that it had reached 70 million monthly active users on its ad-supported plan, two years after launching its cheaper subscription tier that…
Fifth storm in less than a month bears down on the Philippines | Floods News
The Philippines issued new weather warnings as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down on the archipelago, days after thousands were evacuated before…
Trump breaks GOP losing streak in nation’s largest majority-Arab city
DEARBORN, Mich. — Faced with two choices she didn’t like, Suehaila Amen chose neither.Instead, the longtime Democrat from the Arab American stronghold of Dearborn, Mich., backed…
Sting on his new trio, Billy Joel and why he’ll never wear spandex
Sting sits in a trailer at September’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point with two important questions before him: which songs to perform during that night’s…
Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief
Watch: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said the Russian people were paying an "extraordinary price" for Putin's invasion of UkraineRussia has suffered its worst ever month…
Australian White supremacist sentenced to a month in prison for making Nazi salute
Jacob Hersant (R) arriving at Melbourne Magistrates' Court in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday where he was sentenced to a month in prison for performing an…
Warner Bros. gains streaming subscribers on foreign push
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., the parent of the Max streaming service, gained more subscribers than expected in the third quarter, suggesting its online business is…
L.A.’s audio scandal is taking down another Latino political leader
In the secretly recorded conversation that upended his political career, Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León kept returning to a familiar theme: preserving and…
10 walking clubs to help you see L.A. — and make friends
Walking is considered one of the healthiest ways to exercise, but let’s be honest: Unless you have a dog dragging you to the door or…
Trump surmounted multiple obstacles to reclaim the White House
From the moment he rode a golden escalator downward and into the queasy gut of American political life, Donald Trump did it his way —…
LeBron James’ SpringHill, ‘Kardashians’ producer in talks to merge
LeBron James’ production company, the SpringHill Co., is in talks to merge with Fulwell 73, the London-based studio behind “The Kardashians,” according to a person…
Florida measures to protect abortion rights, legalize marijuana fail
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who…
8 OPEC+ members to further extend their voluntary output cuts by a month
Eight member countries of the OPEC+ oil-producing group anounced on Sunday to further extend their voluntary output cuts by a month, pushing the reductions through…