Cuba is defiant as U.S. targets Castro and fears of conflict loom
MEXICO CITY — In recent days, the U.S. Navy stationed an aircraft carrier off the coast of…
Cuba is defiant as U.S. targets Castro and fears of conflict loom
MEXICO CITY — In recent days, the U.S. Navy stationed an aircraft carrier off the coast of Cuba, the White House expanded sanctions on Havana’s leaders and federal prosecutors charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to reporters, said what to many is becoming obvious: that the likelihood of a…
Mr. Patient: JJ Saffie is ready for Dodger Stadium moment
On the eve of the City Section championship baseball game at Dodger Stadium, let’s explore a sometimes forgotten character trait: Patience. When JJ Saffie walks onto hallowed ground Saturday as a starting left fielder for 10-time City champion El Camino Real High in the Open Division championship game against Birmingham, he will be finishing a…
Tipping point? The scramble to contain global energy crisis
It’s easy to lecture world leaders about how fuel subsidies ruin the environment and bleed state coffers dry, but try telling that to beleaguered Bolivians and cornered Kenyans, two of the many nations where the energy crisis has reached breaking point with citizens unable to keep up with prices at the pump. It’s not just…
Álvaro Díaz dares Latin trap fans to expand their palates in ‘Omakase’
When you first press play on Álvaro Díaz’s “Omakase,” you are immediately transported into the kitchen. A stove flickers on. A knife hits the cutting board. Chants of “¡Sí, chef!” ring out like a dubbed episode of “The Bear.” Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off…
Comer launches Congress probe into insider trading on Kalshi, Polymarket
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced Friday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that he is seeking information from the CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket on their efforts to prevent insider trading on their platforms. Comer’s probe is the latest in a series of congressional attempts to rein-in the…
Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations
WASHINGTON — A political influencer has filed a complaint against Tom Steyer’s campaign for governor, saying the committee failed to notify her of disclosure requirements, as required by law, when she was paid to meet with Steyer in March and later produced social media content from the meeting. What’s more, she said the Steyer campaign falsely accused…
Shotputter Lawrence Kensinger breaks 53-year-old record at City championships
When Lawrence Kensinger stepped into the circle for his last throw of the City Section shotput finals on Thursday afternoon in Lake Balboa, he felt a surge of adrenaline like never before. Energized by spectators and fellow competitors clapping behind him, the Venice High senior gave them reason to cheer with his Herculean heave of…
Why Google’s Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
Google’s Gemini Spark AI tool could be a game-changer for consumers wading into the world of agentic AI, according to technology experts. Google announced the new tool — the internet giant’s answer to OpenClaw, the autonomous AI agent being hyped by tech enthusiasts and developers — this week during a rollout of new AI features that…
France annouonces €710 million in new energy aid
French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu announced new support measures to cushion the impact of the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran. The €710 million package includes extending existing support schemes for sectors such as fishing, farming and construction, as well as a new bonus for taxi drivers to switch to electric cars. But…
Joe Hunter talks blocking ‘Survivor’ players online and ‘Joetation’
“Survivor 50” castaway Joe Hunter has made it to the final tribal council of the grueling competition show twice, but walked away with slim to none when it came to jury votes. On Wednesday night, four-time “Survivor” player Aubry Bracco was crowned sole survivor and won the not $1-million but $2-million prize (thanks to a…