Shark attacks man during marathon Catalina-to-L.A. swim
A 3-to-4-foot-long shark bit a man attempting to swim the 20-plus miles from Santa Catalina Island to San Pedro early Tuesday in a “rare attack,” according to authorities. The finned…
Lynx star Napheesa Collier calls out Cathy Engelbert, WNBA leadership
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier used her team’s end-of-the-season news conference Tuesday to read a lengthy statement that put WNBA leadership, in particular commissioner Cathy Engelbert, on blast as the…
FTC sues Zillow and Redfin over deal it accuses of supressing competition in rental ads
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Zillow and Redfin, accusing the real estate companies of entering what the regulator says is an…
Lola Young cancels tour, events for the ‘foreseeable future’
British singer-songwriter Lola Young has announced she is canceling all of her upcoming events just days after collapsing onstage during a performance. “I’m going away for a while,” Young wrote…
South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead near the four-star Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris, French officials have told the BBC. Mthethwa, 58, was reported missing…
Judge halts Trump administration cuts to disaster aid for ‘sanctuary’ states
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Trump administration plan to reduce disaster relief and anti-terrorism funding for states with so-called sanctuary policies for undocumented immigrants. U.S. District Judge…
How Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt got thrust into postseason spotlight
In the hours leading up to the Dodgers’ Sept. 10 game against the Colorado Rockies, Dodgers catcher Ben Rortvedt was taking a nap. After the previous week, it was a…
It’s Free Ride Day for San Diego trolley, buses, Coaster and Sprinter
If you’re riding public transit on Wednesday, busting out a wallet, smartphone or fare card won’t be necessary. San Diego-area transit agencies are offering free commutes on Oct. 1 for…
Will Latino fans be safe at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show?
After making a cameo during Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s 2020 halftime show in Miami, Bad Bunny will return to the Super Bowl stage next year — this time, as the…
Family’s anger over police decision not to contact witnesses
Jon Kaypresenter of Fairy Meadow podcast & BBC Breakfast and George Sandeman Family handout Cheryl Grimmer was three when she disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in January 1970 The family…