Thirty years after a fatal drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, the 1996 murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur is finally heading to trial in a Nevada court, bringing prosecutors closer to answering who orchestrated the killing of the 25-year-old superstar. From Baltimore Drama Class to Global Megastar Before his rise to global fame … Read more
The U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, as the director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) in a 51-47 vote on Friday. Cruz will lead the federal agency responsible for healthcare delivery to approximately 2.8 million Native American and Alaska Native patients, filling a leadership vacancy that has persisted since … Read more
According to Dr. Oz, organizations like SEIU Local 2015 and United Domestic Workers drive a system that keeps state officials from asking hard questions by flooding political campaigns with tens of millions of dollars in union dues. The Financial Stakes: Federal Deferrals and In-Home Supportive Services The Trump administration’s crackdown on California’s healthcare spending involves … Read more
Chevron is generating record free cash flow exceeding $18 billion in its most recently reported quarter while trading at a forward price-to-earnings multiple below 14, according to recent market data. Implied volatility in energy options remains elevated due to military conflicts in the Gulf and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, creating an opportunity … Read more
To convince residents to replace solo driving with mass transit, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is launching a cash incentive program paying participants up to $600 to park at least one household car and try walking, bike sharing, carpooling, or taking a train or bus, according to the agency. The transit agency is … Read more
Yachua Mauricio Flores, a 23-year-old resident of Lincoln Heights, was sentenced Monday, Aug. 3, to three years and one month in federal prison for his involvement in an unruly anti-immigration enforcement protest in downtown Los Angeles last year. U.S. District Judge John F. Walter handed down the prison term and ordered Flores to pay $253,415 … Read more
According to game reports, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Toronto Tempo 96-79 on Sunday to snap a two-game losing skid. Janelle Salaun led all scorers with 24 points, helping the franchise overcome a second-half deficit despite Toronto playing without injured All-Star Marina Mabrey and recent acquisition Aneesah Morrow. Golden State Valkyries Rebound Against Toronto … Read more
An unencrypted master copy of the unreleased Nicolas Cage thriller Fortitude was stolen from a desk at Netflix’s Hollywood headquarters after being hand-delivered for a studio screening, according to a federal lawsuit filed in California’s Central District. Producer Simon Afram is suing the streaming giant for $105 million for breach of contract, alleging that Netflix … Read more
According to USA TODAY Sports’ annual NFL uniform power rankings, the baseline standard and variety of uniforms across the league are at their highest level in decades, even if they fall just short of the 1980s peak. Four franchises—the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Tennessee Titans—introduced notable modifications to their primary looks … Read more
Taylor Swift fans visiting the Golden Gate Bridge are filming themselves singing the dramatic bridge from her song “Out of the Woods” as the landmark’s international orange towers rise in the background, according to social media videos spreading online. The viral trend pairs what Swifties consider a premier musical bridge with the physical infrastructure sharing … Read more