Pop star Ariana Grande sparked intense public debate and concern after releasing her music video for the single “Petal,” according to reports across social media and entertainment news outlets. The 33-year-old artist, who also dropped her new studio album of the same name, appeared significantly thinner in the visual project, prompting widespread reactions from fans … Read more
Indonesian authorities arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot for allegedly smuggling more than 57 pounds of narcotics into Jakarta’s international airport, according to police statements released on Friday. The 39-year-old Malaysian national, identified by his initials MS, was also allegedly on duty under the influence of narcotics when flight MH727 landed from Kuala Lumpur, according to … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed on July 10, 2026, that Taylor Swift paid over US$160,000 to cover permit costs and municipal response expenses for her wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, required significant police deployments and the closure of streets surrounding the Manhattan arena. The Economics … Read more
Los Angeles Fire Department officials expect to extinguish a persistent blaze at the Lineage Logistics cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights by Friday. Chief Jaime Moore stated Monday that crews are working to gain full control of the smoldering facility, which has been burning since Wednesday, while utilizing heavy equipment and specialized industrial firefighting tactics to … Read more
Dense fog at Shinnecock Hills delayed Thursday’s play at the 2026 U.S. Open by two hours, forcing a reshuffled Friday schedule. Players completing their first round will return at 6:35 a.m. ET to immediately begin their second round, while afternoon players may benefit from calmer wind conditions experienced during the later waves. How does weather-induced … Read more
New Orleans — Potential Tropical Cyclone One is approaching the Texas coast, prompting flood watches across southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi as models project up to 10 to 12 inches of rain through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system, moving northeast at 6 mph, is expected to shift inland over eastern Texas … Read more
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced Friday that his office is currently conducting multiple investigations into alleged election fraud. The federal effort, coordinated with the FBI in Los Angeles, follows claims made by President Trump regarding the integrity of California’s primary election. In a social media post, Essayli stated that protecting the state’s election … Read more
The “Engine” Returns: Kelsey Plum’s Impact on the Sparks and the Evolution of Player Recovery In the high-stakes world of professional basketball, the difference between a championship contender and a team fighting for a playoff spot often comes down to one player. For the Los Angeles Sparks, that player is Kelsey Plum. After missing three … Read more
The Shifting Landscape of Scholastic Sports: Balancing Inclusion and Policy The recent California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) track and field championships have once again placed the intersection of transgender athlete participation and institutional policy at the center of the national conversation. As seen with the performance of Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez, the debate is evolving … Read more
Cleanup and containment operations remain underway along a 17-mile stretch of the Los Angeles River following a pipeline rupture that released at least 2,400 gallons of crude oil. The incident occurred after a construction crew laying a fiber optic line struck the pipeline, which transports oil from Kern County to the Port of Long Beach, … Read more