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Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling worse now psychologically

In the first months after the L.A. wildfires, which took my family’s Palisades home, I fashioned myself a master of compartmentalization. I felt little emotion, laser-focused on finding a place…

French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leader

France’s far-right National Rally party has accused authorities of a “new harassment campaign”, after police raided its headquarters in an inquiry into its campaign finances. Party president Jordan Bardella said…

L.A. must remove 9,800 encampments. But are homeless people getting housed?

Musician Dennis Henriquez woke up in a doorway in East Hollywood last month, hidden behind cardboard and sheltered by a tarp. When he peered outside, half a dozen sanitation workers…

Did Cardi B, Stefon Diggs split? Instagram sparks speculation

Cardi B, who wonders “Am I the Drama?” on her upcoming album, now faces a different question from curious fans: Did she split with Stefon Diggs? The Grammy-winning “Bodak Yellow”…

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go in 2025.…

China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

China has disputed Germany’s claim that it targeted a military plane with a laser fired from a warship, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries deepens. Germany accused China…

‘Go away!’ SoCal hiker captures scary encounter with mountain lion on video

It’s the type of nightmare scenario every Southern California hiker fears — you’re walking alone on a trail when suddenly, a mountain lion appears on the path. But for Cortney…

Parker McCollum on his new album, John Mayer and Donald Trump

Last fall, the country singer Parker McCollum played a gig on the south shore of Lake Tahoe — the final date of a lengthy tour behind 2023’s “Never Enough” —…

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas surpasses 100

KERRVILLE, Texas — The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend has surpassed 100 as the massive search continues for missing people. The number…

Christian Horner sacked as team principal by Red Bull after 20 years

While Horner has been removed from his role, it has not been made clear if he has formally departed the company or if a settlement or severance is in place.…