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Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve… and Canada didn’t

The US announced fresh tariffs on more than 90 countries after reaching the deadline imposed by President Donald Trump for nations to reach trade deals. Tariffs on Canada, for example,…

LA injects more resources to suppress burglaries in Encino – NBC Los Angeles

As burglaries and attempted break-ins continue to unnerve Encino neighbors, city officials assured Thursday that it has intensified “crime suppression strategy” as Mayor Karen Bass plans to meet with community…

Chargers rookie Tre’ Harris finding plenty of motivational sources

For Chargers rookie Tre’ Harris, the opportunity to see the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, proved to be an eye-opening experience — a moment of validation for…

City’s Ash Street deal is ‘staggering and fantastic,’ but not in a good way – San Diego Union-Tribune

Re “101 Ash St. lease skips city auditor’s full checklist” (July 27) and “San Diego agrees to lease 101 Ash St. to developer for low-income housing” (July 29): The terms,…

Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump: Inside their tangled relationship

President Trump once called Rupert Murdoch “my very good friend.” But the 94-year-old media baron, whose fortunes have risen in tandem with Trump’s political ascent, has turned into an unlikely…

To fight cartels, Mexico abandons police and embraces the military

CELAYA, Mexico — On a sunny spring day last year, a young attorney named Gisela Gaytán kicked off her campaign for mayor in this gritty Mexican city. Under her blouse…

How South Korea’s K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Cars and smartphones may rank among South Korea’s biggest exports to the US, but few goods inspire a more devoted following than…

Pentagon ending activation of all but 250 troops in Los Angeles – NBC Los Angeles

The Trump administration is deactivating all but 250 National Guard troops who were initially sent to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests last month. The Pentagon said Defense Secretary…

WNBA players call out officiating, but league trusts its process

With red welts scattered like landmarks of the war she’d just waged, Kelsey Plum let the microphone have it. “I drive more than anyone in the league,” the Sparks guard…

Chargers’ Denzel Perryman arrested on felony weapons charge – San Diego Union-Tribune

Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested Friday night and held without bail on weapons charges after a traffic stop by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies, who said Saturday they found…