π Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app π Beth is in Helsinki with the prime minister for an exclusive interview for the podcast. Sir Keir Starmer has said he “hates the fact” that he made a “mistake” over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. “I dwell on it. I beat myself…
A Los Angeles jury dealt a blow to social media giants Meta and YouTube this week when it found that the platforms were negligent for designing addictive features that harmed the mental health of a California woman. Both companies plan to appeal, but the ruling has ignited uncertainty around the tech companiesβ future and sparked…
Fridayβs Results BASEBALL SOUTHERN SECTION AAE 14, Silver Valley 0 Alhambra 4, Bell Gardens 1 Arcadia 5, Pasadena 0 Arlington 6, Heritage 2 Ayala 9, Glendora 2 Baldwin Park 6, Duarte 5 Banning 9, Desert Hot Springs 0 Bishop Amat 3, St. Bernard 0 Buena 9, Ventura 7 Buena Park 5, Segerstrom 4 Burbank Burroughs…
The Middle East conflict has prompted a major shift in UK household spending intentions as a “ripple of fear” has taken hold, according to a respected measure of consumer confidence. The monthly reading taken by data specialist GfK showed a leap in the number of those hoarding cash and avoiding big spending commitments as rising…
The Grammy-winning composer behind the signature opening chant in the song βCircle of Lifeβ for βThe Lion Kingβ movies is taking a comedian to court for allegedly damaging his reputation by misrepresenting the songβs meaning on a viral podcast episode. In a federal lawsuit filed this month seeking millions in damages, Lebohang Morake, known as…
Sir Keir Starmer says Donald Trump is seeking to “put pressure on me in different ways” – but has insisted that he won’t “buckle under pressure”. Speaking to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby, the prime minister said he “wanted a good relationship” with the US president and still does, but vowed he is “not…
The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continued to upend markets, cause death and destruction across the Middle East and elude any diplomatic resolution heading into its fifth week on Friday β even as President Trump claimed victory and a coming end to the conflict. βWeβre doing really well in Iran, just so you understand,β the president…
SACRAMENTOΒ βΒ Cori Closeβs candid remarks about the growing challenges of coaching in modern college athletics sparked a reaction nationwide among her peers. On Thursday, the UCLA womenβs basketball coach was asked about the rapid changes shaping college sports ahead of her Bruinsβ Sweet 16 matchup against Minnesota on Friday night. The No. 1-seeded Bruins (33-1) entered…
Just Eat and the funeral provider Dignity are among the latest companies being investigated as part of an inquiry into fake online reviews. The competition watchdog said its expanded crackdown on false and misleading information for consumers also took in the motor sales platform Autotrader, customer review and feedback firm Feefo and dining chain Pasta…
The two Taylor Lautners are expecting a baby. βWhatβs better than two Taylor Lautners?β Thatβs what the couple β call him Taylor and her Tay β wrote Thursday in a social media post announcing that a newborn was in their future. The couple included four photos: The first showed the βTwilightβ franchise star, 34, kissing…