Gaza’s largest functioning hospital facing disaster, medics warn, as Israel widens offensive
Reuters A fuel shortage threatens to shut down life-saving services at Nasser hospital Doctors have warned of an imminent disaster at Gaza’s largest functioning hospital because of critical shortage of…
Immigration action sparks chaotic protest in Ventura County
The crowd outside Glass House Farms in Camarillo in the wake of Thursday’s chaotic immigration sweep was a strange mix. There were vocal protesters hurling insults and sometimes water bottles…
‘The Aviator and the Showman’: New look at Amelia Earhart’s marriage
Book Review The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage That Made an American Icon By Laurie Gwen ShapiroViking: 512 pages, $35If you buy books linked…
Ukraine to receive US Patriot air defence systems, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he will send weapons, including Patriot air defence systems, for Ukraine via Nato. Trump told NBC News that in a new deal, “we’re going…
FBI investigating shooting at Camarillo immigration raid
The FBI is investigating a shooting that took place Thursday during an immigration enforcement operation at a cannabis farm in Camarillo where hundreds of protesters clashed with federal agents. ABC7…
Can ‘Love Island USA’ watch parties offer a guide for saving TV?
When it became clear that the couple beneath the bedclothes were indeed having sexual intercourse, the West Hollywood crowd that had come to watch cheered loudly and with the exultant…
Mystery interstellar object could be the oldest known comet
A mystery interstellar object spotted last week by astronomers could be the oldest comet ever seen, according to scientists. Named 3I/Atlas, it may be three billion years older than our…
Dodger Stadium gondola closer to reality? Sacramento might help
In Sacramento, the Athletics are mired in last place, struggling to fill the minor league ballpark they call home. That does not mean our state capitol is lacking for some…
‘Murderbot’ is latest show to explore how humans, robots can coexist
The titular character of the Apple TV+ series “Murderbot” doesn’t call itself Murderbot because it identifies as a killer; it just thinks the name is cool. Murderbot, a.k.a. “SecUnit,” is…
The Foster Care System Has a Suicide Problem. Federal Cuts Threaten To Slow Fixes.
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Elliott…