California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta called out the federal government for largely vacating its role as antitrust regulator, saying itβs now up to California and other states to look out for consumersβ interests. Bonta, the stateβs top law enforcement officer, spoke Thursday at a Capitol Forum conference in Beverly Hills on antitrust issues and the…
Sir Keir Starmer will face accusations he misled the Commons over his appointment of Peter Mandelson if there is not “absolute consistency” between what he told MPs and government files, Harriet Harman has said. The former Labour deputy leader’s comments on Sky’s Electoral Dysfunction podcast come after the government published documents detailing the vetting process…
Stating that she fears for her life, Sparks forward Rickea Jackson has filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. Miami-Dade (Fla.) County Judge Heloiza Correa granted Jacksonβs initial request for protection Feb. 9, and a permanent injunction hearing is set for April 21. Pearce is under order…
Iran’s targeting of Middle East energy has driven oil prices back above the $100 a barrel level again, with market experts expressing increased alarm over the prospects for long term damage to the industry. Brent crude costs briefly hit $101 overnight after it emerged that key infrastructure in Gulf nations had been damaged or destroyed…
Gender and racial representation on the big screen dipped once again in 2025, with the sharpest decline among women in lead roles, a new study found. The industry has failed βto better incorporate diversity,β according to the 2026 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report, released Thursday. The study, which analyzed 109 of the top English-language theatrical film…
A committee of MPs is launching an inquiry into the student loan system and whether it’s fair for graduates The investigation will put further pressure on the government to relieve the burden on young people. Politics Hub: Follow the latest The Treasury Committee, a cross-party group, said it’s responding to people who are “intensely dissatisfied…
WASHINGTONΒ βΒ Cubaβs top diplomat in Washington says Havana is prepared to enter diplomatic talks with the United States, reiterating the countryβs willingness to engage even as tensions escalate with President Trump asserting that the island nationβs government could soon collapse. βWe are ready to engage with the U.S. on the issues that are important for the…
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL, SOFTBALL SCORES Wednesdayβs Results BASEBALL CITY SECTION Bell 4, San Pedro 0Carson 7, Granada Hills 5Chatsworth 1, Sylmar 0East Valley 15, Panorama 4Hollywood 12, RFK Community 4LA Wilson 26, Contreras 0Locke 22, Animo Venice 2Monroe 3, Eagle Rock 1Rancho Cucamonga 5, Huntington Park 0San Fernando 9, Cleveland 5SOCES 12, Northridge Academy 2South…
A record release of strategic oil reserves has been agreed in a bid to help offset supply disruption since the Middle East conflict began. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said it would coordinate a flow of 400 million barrels into the market, with the UK government contributing 13.5 million barrels. The body has barrels at…