Sparks’ Rickea Jackson asks court for protection from James Pearce Jr.
Stating that she fears for her life, Sparks forward Rickea Jackson has filed a petition…
Sparks’ Rickea Jackson asks court for protection from James Pearce Jr.
Stating that she fears for her life, Sparks forward Rickea Jackson has filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. Miami-Dade (Fla.) County Judge Heloiza Correa granted Jacksonโs initial request for protection Feb. 9, and a permanent injunction hearing is set for April 21. Pearce is under order…
Oil rebounds above $100 as market counts cost of attacks on energy | Money News
Iran’s targeting of Middle East energy has driven oil prices back above the $100 a barrel level again, with market experts expressing increased alarm over the prospects for long term damage to the industry. Brent crude costs briefly hit $101 overnight after it emerged that key infrastructure in Gulf nations had been damaged or destroyed…
Hollywood’s top films were less diverse in 2025, study finds
Gender and racial representation on the big screen dipped once again in 2025, with the sharpest decline among women in lead roles, a new study found. The industry has failed โto better incorporate diversity,โ according to the 2026 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report, released Thursday. The study, which analyzed 109 of the top English-language theatrical film…
MPs launch investigation into student loans system | Politics News
A committee of MPs is launching an inquiry into the student loan system and whether it’s fair for graduates The investigation will put further pressure on the government to relieve the burden on young people. Politics Hub: Follow the latest The Treasury Committee, a cross-party group, said it’s responding to people who are “intensely dissatisfied…
Cuba is ‘ready’ for talks with U.S. amid growing pressure from Trump
WASHINGTONย โย Cubaโs top diplomat in Washington says Havana is prepared to enter diplomatic talks with the United States, reiterating the countryโs willingness to engage even as tensions escalate with President Trump asserting that the island nationโs government could soon collapse. โWe are ready to engage with the U.S. on the issues that are important for the…
AI performer Tilly Norwood in first music video as Hollywood grapples with evolving technology
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday’s scores
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL, SOFTBALL SCORES Wednesdayโs Results BASEBALL CITY SECTION Bell 4, San Pedro 0Carson 7, Granada Hills 5Chatsworth 1, Sylmar 0East Valley 15, Panorama 4Hollywood 12, RFK Community 4LA Wilson 26, Contreras 0Locke 22, Animo Venice 2Monroe 3, Eagle Rock 1Rancho Cucamonga 5, Huntington Park 0San Fernando 9, Cleveland 5SOCES 12, Northridge Academy 2South…
Biggest ever release of oil reserves to ease war supply disruption | Money News
A record release of strategic oil reserves has been agreed in a bid to help offset supply disruption since the Middle East conflict began. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said it would coordinate a flow of 400 million barrels into the market, with the UK government contributing 13.5 million barrels. The body has barrels at…
Conan O’Brien says addressing politics at Oscars is a ‘dance’
The big question surrounding last yearโs Academy Awards was whether the show would address the L.A. wildfires, which had rattled the city mere months prior. This year, the elephant in the room is the ongoing Iran war, which like last yearโs wildfires, puts a celebration like the Oscars in sharp relief. But for Conan OโBrien,…
Mandelson files: It’s difficult to see how Starmer can put this right | Politics News
In the end, the first drop of the Mandelson files contained neither a smoking gun nor bombshell revelation. The most newsworthy elements in this 147-page document detailing the vetting, appointment and severance of the ex-US ambassador were the eyewatering ยฃ75,000 payoff Peter Mandelson received for being sacked – he had asked for near ยฃ550,000 –…