Oil prices on the rise again as US-Iran fighting escalates
Benchmark prices for crude oil rose on Thursday as Iran said it targeted a US…
Oil prices on the rise again as US-Iran fighting escalates
Benchmark prices for crude oil rose on Thursday as Iran said it targeted a US airbase in response to American air strikes. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which had slightly ticked up in previous days, dwindled down to almost nothing again. Also in this edition: Australia takes legal action against US consumer goods…
Two real-life priests inspired HBO crime drama ‘Task’
I come from a family of priests and devoted Catholics. Catholicism is the blood in my veins. My father was not a disciplinarian, but if you lived under his roof you went to church. Saturday evening or Sunday morning, didn’t matter, you went. My four siblings and I were not miscreants, but we drank beer…
Ro Khanna takes economic message on the road. Will it lead to White House?
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna visits Ultium Cells, an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in Warren, Ohio. Garrett Downs | CNBC PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO and MICHIGAN — U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna was riding shotgun in a black Chevrolet Suburban hurtling down an Ohio highway. His mind was on the economy. “I do think I have the right…
High school softball: Wednesday’s City Section playoff scores
CITY SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFSWednesday’s ResultsSEMIFINALS OPEN DIVISION #1 Granada Hills 12, #4 San Pedro 9#2 Carson 12, #3 Birmingham 2 DIVISION I#1 Venice 7, #4 Chatsworth 2#6 Eagle Rock 5, #10 Verdugo Hills 4 DIVISION II#1 LA Marshall 5, #5 Sylmar 4#6 Arleta 8, #18 Taft 5 DIVISION III#5 South East 16, #9 Palisades 8#15…
Newsom vows to levy 100% tax on California recipients of Trump’s $1.8-billion ‘slush fund’
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to tax 100% of the money Californians receive from President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund for his political allies. Trump’s Justice Department had announced last week that it would establish a $1.776-billion fund to compensate allies of the president who claim they have “suffered weaponization and lawfare” under the Biden administration’s Justice…
Japanese crisp bags turn black and white due to Iran war
Global oil prices rose further on Tuesday with Brent crude climbing near $110 a barrel, as a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continues with the US and Iran both rejecting the other’s ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, Japanese snack giant Calbee has decided to temporarily switch to black and white packaging for some of its products,…
Grizz Chapman dead: Actor known for ‘30 Rock’ was 52
Grizz Chapman, an actor best known for his role as Grizz on NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy “30 Rock,” has died. He was 52. Chapman’s cousin, Donte Harrison, confirmed the actor’s death on social media. “Life gave my cousin Grizz Chapman some heavy battles, but he fought them with strength and dignity until the very end,” Harrison…
Trump-IRS case should be reopened so court can probe fraud: Ex-judges
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on May 20, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump is traveling to Connecticut to deliver the commencement address at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s recently dismissed $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue…
High school baseball: Southern Section championship schedule
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL FINALS FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE At Cal State Fullerton DIVISION 1 Norco vs. St. John Bosco, 7:30 p.m. DIVISION 9 Webb vs. Rolling Hills Prep, 4 p.m. SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE At Cal State Fullerton DIVISION 4 Glendora vs. Laguna Beach, 7:30 p.m. DIVISION 6 Brentwood vs. Covina, 4 p.m. DIVISION 3 Mira Costa vs. Agoura,…
YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube is updating its policies to more clearly identify when a realistic-seeming video was made using artificial intelligence. The change comes as social media platforms are flooded with AI-generated videos, images and music. In response, Alphabet-owned YouTube said Wednesday it will more prominently feature an existing label on videos that discloses if they have been…