What I learned from covering California’s homeless since 1980
In 1980, I reported on Sacramento’s “public inebriates.” Most of them, a few hundred in all, lived in flophouse hotels. But some slept “in the…
'I went on a cruise and witnessed a phenomenon most people wait a lifetime to see'
A cruise holiday is a great way to explore plenty of different destinations - but one reporter was brought to tears after witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime…
Anonymous users rule right-wing talk online, spread disinformation
NEW YORK — The reposts and expressions of shock from public figures followed quickly after a user on the social platform X who uses a pseudonym…
Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts, floods near Kazakh border | Weather News
Authorities warn of dangerous water levels on the Ural river and open an investigation into the dam breach. Russia said it has evacuated more than…
I want to name my son after Harry Potter character – I love how masculine it is but people say it sounds like an illness
A MUM has been slammed for planning to name her child after a Harry Potter character - but she insists the moniker is “so masculine”. …
‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’ review: Toby Jones leads a resistance
This Sunday the PBS British-import series “Masterpiece” brings to American audiences the four-part “Mr. Bates vs The Post Office,” which caused a sensation when it…
U.K. lawmakers targeted in sexting scam urged to go to police
LONDON — British lawmakers who may have been targeted in a sexting scam were urged Friday to go to police, after a senior Conservative admitted disclosing…
L.A. tests program to send unarmed civilians instead of LAPD to crises
Los Angeles officials — eager to ease the city’s reliance on police officers for handling nonviolent mental health emergencies — have launched a new pilot…
Young Miko discusses ‘att.’ and her upcoming Coachella performance
Young Miko might have touched down in Austin, Texas, but she’s still on Pacific time. The 26-year-old rapper from Puerto Rico has been holed up…
‘Scoop’: Meet the women who orchestrated Prince Andrew’s interview
In 2019, Prince Andrew agreed to a sit-down interview with Emily Maitlis on “Newsnight,” a BBC current events program. The conversation was catastrophic for the…
Why death sentences of 15 men might be stopped by Santa Clara D.A. Jeff Rosen
Capital punishment in California exists in law, but in practicality ended in 2019 when Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered death row to be dismantled. Still, 625…
I refuse to donate a kidney to my sister – people can’t blame me after her marriage, they say she reaped what she sowed
A RESENTFUL man refused to donate a kidney to his dying sister thanks to her marriage. Peple agreed his decision was justified and she didn't…
Review: Katerina McCrimmon makes ‘Funny Girl’s’ Fanny Brice her own
There’s a new Fanny Brice in town, and the question on everyone’s mind is can she live up to the role immortalized by Barbra Streisand?…
United Nations adopts ‘groundbreaking’ resolution on human rights for intersex people
The United Nations says experts estimate that 1.7 percent of the world's population of 8 billion -- or around 136,000,000 people -- are born with…
Why many Latinos are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
Keffiyehs. Palestinian flags. Signs and chants. The rally in front of El Monte City Hall on Tuesday evening seemed at first glance like many that…
Trump set to attend a fundraiser for a creator of ‘family separation’
Since President Trump left office in 2021, his Mar-a-Lago mansion in Florida has became a regular staging ground for fundraising events supporting Republican candidates and…
Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza ‘apparent war crime’: Probe | News
Human Rights Watch says 54 children among dead in ‘unlawful’ attack on residential building on October 31. An “unlawful” Israeli air attack that killed 106…
Travis Kelce finds a new definition of ‘happy’ with TSwift
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is happy. No, he’s more than that. He is “oozing life.” And, really, you too would be oozing…
I divorced my husband when I learned he was spying on me with a hidden camera – but people say I’m the real problem
A STAY-AT-HOME mom was put off when her husband started spying on her with a hidden camera. While she felt that her privacy had been…
UN: Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking
Conflict, climate, and the demand for low-paid labor in countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, with corruption as a “major enabler,” are driving the growth…