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July 25, 2026

Fire survivors say Newsom is backing Edison while they struggle to rebuild

They just want to get their lives back on track. Following the devastating Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles more than 18 months ago, survivors are continuing to piece their lives back together. On Friday, survivors, advocates and others came together in Altadena with a message for Gov. Gavin Newsom to stand […]

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July 25, 2026

Advent calendars rush in as holiday creep claims July 25

It’s July, and Advent calendars are nearly sold out. Not the traditional cardboard calendars that offer a thimble-sized treat behind colorful little doors that children can open from Dec. 1 to 24, counting down to Christmas, but three-dimensional extravaganzas of themed excess, from cosmetics to candy to toys to enthusiast trinkets, like fishing flies. Only […]

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July 25, 2026

Google disputes report it shielded Abdul El-Sayed from critical news stories

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is one of the most closely watched races of the midterm, with Democrats viewing the seat as critical to retaking the Senate. Polling is mixed, with some showing Stevens with a seven-point lead, while others call it a statistical tie. A new report from […]

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July 25, 2026

Troy Jackson wins Democratic Maine Senate nomination, will face Susan Collins in general

Troy Jackson is now the Democrats’ nominee for a Senate seat in Maine after being officially chosen by delegates on Saturday. In the general election, he will face incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in an important race for Democrats as they attempt to gain control of the Senate. “Thank you, Maine. Solidarity forever,” Jackson […]

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July 25, 2026

Trump, journalists mark return of WHCA dinner after April attack

The White House Correspondents’ Association held a rescheduled dinner Friday, returning to its annual celebration of journalism months after a shooting interrupted the group’s April event and prompted renewed attention to political violence, press freedom and security around the presidency. President Donald Trump attended the dinner and later addressed the audience, mixing praise for law enforcement […]

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July 19, 2026

Spain wins 2026 World Cup in extra time against Argentina

It took extra time for Spain to beat Argentina 1-0 Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to become 2026 World Cup champions. Lionel Messi’s Argentina played the final 30 minutes a man down after Enzo Fernández was sent off with a red card in stoppage time at the end of regulation. Ferran Torres, who came […]

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July 19, 2026

At least six dead after earthquake hits Peru’s Andes Mountains

Search and rescue crews continue to search for survivors after two earthquakes — magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 — hit Peru’s Andes region in quick succession Saturday night. At least six people are confirmed dead, and 21 others are injured, according to a report from Reuters. Officials said they are not sure how many additional people […]

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July 19, 2026

Nine injured after shooting in Tucson, police shoot gunman

Nine people were shot after a gunman opened fire in downtown Tucson, Arizona early Sunday morning. The suspect was shot by police as well. Tucson Police Officer Frank Magos said around 2 a.m., patrol officers in the area heard gunshots. After running toward the sound of the gunfire, Magos said, they came upon the suspect. […]

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July 19, 2026

US Service member killed in northern Iraq, unidentified remains found in Jordan 

A U.S. Service member was killed in northern Iraq Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone,” U.S. Central Command said. A second service member was injured and is receiving medical treatment, CENTCOM said Sunday. This comes after an attack by Tehran that killed two U.S. service members […]

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July 19, 2026

Trump activates highly classified Clinton-era ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’

The Trump administration has decided to use an immigration enforcement measure installed during the Clinton administration, which is designed to quickly deport immigrants accused of links to terrorism without divulging state secrets. For the first time, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court is in session. The Department of Justice last week filed a case in the […]