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British households have been told to brace for a surge in inflation and multiple interest rate hikes this year after surging oil and gas prices sparked by Donald Trump’s war on Iran. Tehran has launched a series of retaliatory strikes on energy sites in the Gulf since the conflict began, and has throttled the key…
KTLA-owner Nexstar Media Group said it has closed its deal to acquire rival Tegnaβs TV stations, despite opposition from eight state attorneys general who filed a lawsuit to block the merger. The acquisition was approved by the Federal Communications Commissionβs Media Bureau and the Justice Department, Irving, Texas-based Nexstar said Thursday. βThis transaction is essential…
Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech. Addressing the Scottish parliament for the final time, the former first minister said it was a wrench to leave Holyrood, but the time was right to move on. She was elected to the newly…
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has suffered a collapsed lung and will miss at least two weeks with less than a month remaining in the NBAβs regular season, the team announced Thursday. Cunningham was injured Tuesday night when he collided with Washingtonβs Tre Johnson while diving for a loose ball during the first quarter of…
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults’ fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
WASHINGTONΒ βΒ Before Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for Washington, she told her nationβs lawmakers that her Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Thursday would be βvery difficult.β Actually, it was awkward. After a reporter questioned Trump about not warning Japan before launching his βsurpriseβ offensive in Iran, Trump said that surprise was the point….
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket. The benchmark Brent crude oil remains around $110 a barrel, compared to around $72 before the war. And a unit of wholesale gas…
Neil Sedaka, the singer and songwriter whose signature hits include βCalendar Girlβ and βBreaking Up Is Hard to Do,β died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The condition is caused by the buildup of plaque β meaning fats, cholesterol and other substances β in and on the artery walls, which can lead to events such as heart…
Angela Rayner’s return to frontline politics began in earnest this week as the former deputy leader set out the challenge in the upcoming May elections. “We are running out of time,” she told MPs at a party event. “The very survival of the Labour Party is at stake.” The intention is clear: Rayner wants to…
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL, SOFTBALL SCORES Wednesdayβs Results BASEBALL CITY SECTION Arleta 7, VAAS 1Bell 12, Huntington Park 0Birmingham 9, Chatsworth 3Bravo 18, King/Drew 0Canoga Park 7, AMIT 5Carson 3, San Pedro 1Cleveland 10, Granada Hills 4El Camino Real 5, Taft 0Fremont 13, Stella 0Fulton 17, Panorama 6Garfield 6, LA Roosevelt 1Monroe 11, Van Nuys 1Northridge…
