Former Dodgers exec Kim Ng is taking softball to the next level
There’s no crying in baseball, but Kim Ng works in softball now. And as commissioner…
Former Dodgers exec Kim Ng is taking softball to the next level
There’s no crying in baseball, but Kim Ng works in softball now. And as commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the former Dodgers assistant general manager has been fielding lots of tearful feedback from fans overcome by the fact that softball players finally, finally have a big league of their own. “I can’t even…
‘Alice and Steve’ review: Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker at odds
“Alice and Steve,” a marvelous six-part British comedy coming Monday to Hulu, gives us Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement as the titular longtime best friends whose lives are turned inside out when Steve begins dating Alice’s daughter, Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith). She’s 26, and he’s “a 50-year-old man, and that’s when I’m rounding down.” Creator…
Iran announces ‘end of military operations’ against Israel
A view of streets as daily life continues amid fragile ceasefire in Tehran, Iran on May 12, 2026, as geopolitical tensions rise following recent statements from the United States. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu | Getty Images Iran’s military has ceased strikes against Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNBC on Monday, but Tehran warned…
Trump pursues D.C. cityscape transformation against growing resistance
WASHINGTON — A relentless push by President Trump to reshape Washington‘s cityscape is facing mounting resistance, threatening a slate of transformative monuments intended to cement his legacy in the nation’s capital. Eager to see his projects completed before leaving office, Trump has responded to growing legal and political obstacles by pushing ahead, attempting to force approvals through…
The Times’ softball coach of the year: Katie Stith of JSerra
Katie Stith, the softball coach at JSerra High, can finally take a bow and become the most famous Stith in the family — at least for a couple weeks. Imagine being the daughter of legendary club softball coach Mike Stith (OC Batbusters), then going into coaching. Katie did just that and has earned the spotlight…
Tony Awards 2026: “Schmigadoon!” wins best musical in a season saved by revivals
It was a strange year on Broadway, but then it’s been strange everywhere. Our world at times seems downright unrecognizable, with politicians acting like mob bosses, AI transforming not just the internet but potentially the entire economy, the cost of living leaving only the super rich able to keep up, and I won’t even mention…
White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position
President Donald Trump hands a pen to Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence Sriram Krishnan after signing an executive order while U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) (2nd L) and Commerce Secretary Howard look on in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The executive order curbs…
Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California’s first elected Latino governor
Veteran Democratic politician Xavier Becerra won one of the top two spots in California’s primary for governor, according to the Associated Press, a finish that puts him in a prime position to win the November general election and make history as California’s first elected Latino governor. “The people of the great state of California, in…
USC’s College World Series hopes shattered in loss to North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Two outs away, and then the ultimate pain. USC baseball’s 25-year College World Series drought continued Sunday with an agonizing 4-3 loss to No. 5-seed North Carolina in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional after the Tar Heels scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. USC (48-18) nearly…
Washington, Brussels stake their claims on AI as trillion-dollar IPO wave begins
With SpaceX set to become the first AI-era giant to go public on Friday, governments on both sides of the Atlantic are racing to define their relationship with the industry. Washington is in talks with OpenAI about a government equity stake; Brussels has unveiled a new tech sovereignty package. On this week’s Tech 24, we…