John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35-million debut
John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35-million North American…
Environmental Defenders Office cleared by federal environment department over Santos court case
In short: A federal environment department review has found the Environmental Defenders Office did not breach the terms of an $8.2 million grant.The legal service…
L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer lied to investigators, FBI affidavit says
Los Angeles City Atty. Mike Feuer lied to government investigators and likely obstructed justice during a massive federal probe into a fraudulent lawsuit orchestrated by…
Foreign Office warning to UK tourists in popular holiday hotspot – 'you may be watched'
Half a million Brits travel to Mexico each year for its stunning beaches and great food, but the UK Foreign Office visitors have warned about…
‘Kingdom of Planet of the Apes’ climbs to top of box office
More than five decades since a group of astronauts led by Charlton Heston took a ill-fated journey to a strange world, moviegoers are still ape…
L.A. prosecutors say recording of racist City Hall conversation was a crime but refer case to the city attorney
A crime was committed by at least one former employee of the L.A. County Federation of Labor in connection with the recording of a racist…
UK Foreign Office issues 'no travel' list with tourists 'banned' from certain countries
The UK Foreign Office has issued a 'no travel' list of 24 countries where tourists are effectively banned from visiting - with some noteworthy destinations…
House quickly rejects Greene’s effort to remove Johnson as speaker
WASHINGTON — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in sudden action Wednesday to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly…
Hollywood’s bleak summer box office takes shape after ‘Fall Guy’ miss
Movie critics may be tired of superheroes, sequels and remakes. But Hollywood and the nation’s movie theaters are finding out what a lack of spandex,…
UK weather: Met Office warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain drenching Britain – just days after 23C sunshine
THUNDERSTORMS and heavy downpours are set to drench the UK in coming days - but not before Brits bask in some 23C sunshine. Much of…
Racism and Trump’s election lie on California Central Coast
The Big Lie — the fiction that the 2020 election was riddled with fraud, costing President Trump a second term — has spread like a…
Foreign Office issues urgent warning to anyone travelling to Turkey
The Foreign Office has warned Brits of a new terror threat for parts of Turkey - a popular holiday destination - in an update and…
Foreign Office issues urgent warning to anyone travelling to Turkey
The Foreign Office has warned Brits of a new terror threat for parts of Turkey - a popular holiday destination - in an update and…
Rep. Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker
WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday she would call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing her colleagues to…
Reports: Gérard Depardieu summoned by police for questioning
PARIS — French media are reporting that actor Gérard Depardieu is in police custody for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted…
Spain’s PM Sanchez to remain in office | Politics News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Spanish premier Pedro Sanchez has announced that he will not step down amid a corruption probe into his wife’s affairs, averting the…
Zendaya’s tennis drama ‘Challengers’ tops box office
Zendaya’s tennis drama “Challengers” scored the top spot in the domestic box office this weekend, bringing in $15 million, as movie theaters are still struggling…
Ungarie post office gets new owner after being run by volunteers for three years
Looking to semi-retire and escape the bustle of coastal life, Rob and Kerry Anderson found the lure of a well-renovated former bank opposite a post…
Will Supreme Court make Trump immune from Jan. 6 prosecution?
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear former President Trump’s claim that he is entirely immune from prosecution for all of his “official acts”…
California wants to improve animal shelter conditions, reduce strays
Cats and dogs can’t speak up for themselves, but their allies have been making a lot of noise in the California Legislature recently. The overcrowded…