Assault Weapons Makers Testify They Bear No Responsibility for Gun Violence
A House panel found that the companies have thrived in the past decade by selling and marketing military-grade weapons to civilians, specifically young men.
Unlikely Fans of Supreme Court Ruling on Guns: Public Defenders
Judges in New York have so far rejected their argument that the decision should lead to the dropping of gun charges against their clients.
Taliban crackdown on rights is ‘suffocating’ women, Amnesty International finds
Knott’s Berry Farm extends ‘well-received’ chaperone policy to include Sundays
Parental Authority Gets a Boost From Dobbs
Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating Floyd’s rights
Brittney Griner testifies her rights were not explained when she was arrested in Russia
More LIV golfers destroy their reputations as they sports wash for MBS
At the Saudi LIV Golf circus in Bedminster, golfers have no idea how to say anything even remotely meaningful about the plight of women and LGBTQ people in Saudi Arabia.
For Women’s Cyclists, It’s a Steep Climb to Tour Equality
A women’s Tour de France is back after 33 years — a sign of progress, contestants say, for a sport sorely in need of it.
Column: Choco Taco isn’t ‘authentic,’ but this Mexican respects it. Sorry, Diana Kennedy
102-year-old WWII Veteran from Segregated Mail Unit Honored
The Legacies of Nana Mary M. Bethune: Knowledge, Sacrifice, Service and Struggle
Public Life Is Crazy, but Americans Aren’t
Politics and media are co-producers of the immense 21st-century moral circus.
Tired of Waiting for Their Dream Workplace, These Writers Made Their Own
After years of being put through the wringer of New York City media, five journalists created Hell Gate, the blog-style news site run on their terms.
Gannett newsrooms making steady progress in overall diversity
How USA TODAY reported its investigation of Nomi Health
Following a tip, we reviewed over 30K documents and conducted interviews to verify and expand on information from Salt Lake Tribune chair Paul Huntsman
Was Palestinian American journalist killed by Israeli soldiers? US must investigate.
Family of slain Palestinian American journalist seeks justice from U.S. officials
‘Make Instagram Instagram Again’: The App’s Evolution Is Causing Users to Question Its Future
The Meta-owned platform’s push to prioritize creators and video over friends and photos has changed the user experience. And many of those users aren’t happy.
This ad agency received millions from Netflix and abruptly closed. What happened?
Will Streaming Save Sports or Kill It?
Sports are the lifeblood of TV but also choking it. Big Tech is following a similar playbook.
Jorge Preciado is more than the voice of Drew League games
The Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away
These controls, which are buried inside products from Apple, Google, Meta and others, make us share more data than we need to.
Op-Ed: The federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act protects everybody’s data
Senate approves bipartisan semiconductor bill that could bring funds to California
Senate Passes $280 Billion Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China
The bipartisan vote reflected a rare consensus in the otherwise polarized Congress in favor of investing federal resources into a broad industrial policy to counter China.
Senate Approves $280 Billion Bill to Boost U.S. Chip Making, Technology
Bipartisan backers say measure is needed to counter China, while GOP foes say embrace of industrial policy amounts to corporate welfare
Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads
The attempted hack of a Greek opposition leader is the first aimed at a European Parliament member to be detected, but he has plenty of company among politicians, journalists and dissidents.
Lufthansa Cancels More Than 1,000 Flights as Ground Handlers Strike
German carrier scraps almost all flights from Munich, Frankfurt hubs
New poll shows that Black and Latino Californians were hit hardest by high gas prices
Working from home debates must include what ‘home’ actually is
From affordable accommodation in city centres to commute lengths, the question of where employees live is all important
Everybody Into the Hotel Pool! That’ll Be $200.
Some hotels now charge swimmers and sunbathers to reserve a basic poolside lounge chair, often with few other perks
Microsoft Asks Google, Oracle to Help Crimp Amazon’s U.S. Government Cloud Leadership
Software companies trying to get the U.S. to share its cloud-spending more widely by embracing multicloud approach
Chaos and Creation: Inside the Making of Yeezy Gap
In 2020, two fashion brands announced an unusual alliance. Now that goods are finally hitting stores, is Yeezy Gap a corporate-creative cautionary tale, or a new model for fashion to come?
Highbrow Fashion in Gritty Spaces
These global brands made a splash in New York by going super-local.
His Audio Speakers Are Coveted by Supreme, Mark Ronson and Prada
Devon Turnbull is the founder of Ojas, a high-end audio company. Previously, he was the streetwear pioneer behind Nom de Guerre.
Auditors Press Clients on Russia Connections
Worried about violating sanctions, firms push for disclosure of investors' nationalities
Facebook is in trouble. Its escape plan: Turn into TikTok
Meta reports first revenue decline and a 36 percent profit drop.
It was the first time the social media giant’s revenue had fallen since it went public a decade ago, as it confronts increased regulatory scrutiny and a turbulent economy.
Facebook Parent Meta Platforms Reports First Ever Revenue Drop
Social-media giant missed Wall Street’s sales expectation but added users—defying analysts’ projections
F.T.C. Sues to Block Meta’s Virtual Reality Deal as It Confronts Big Tech
The move is a potential blow to Meta’s metaverse efforts and signals a shift in how the Federal Trade Commission is approaching tech deals.
Microsoft’s Future Outweighs Its Present
Software giant’s growth slows after strong run, but affirming double-digit target brings relief
Spotify Adds Subscribers, Ad Revenue Despite Fears of U.S. Economic Malaise
The audiostreaming company surpassed forecasts, growing its subscriber base by 19% in its second quarter to reach 433 million monthly users
Samsung Electronics Revenue Up 21.6%, in Slight Pullback
Results ended tech giant’s streak of three consecutive quarters of record revenues initially driven by the pandemic-fueled chip boom
Class Divisions Harden Into Battle Lines in Arizona’s Republican Primary
The race has highlighted the gap between G.O.P. voters who have profited from Arizona’s prosperity, and those who feel left out and are eager to punish the Republican establishment at the polls.
3 Senate Hopefuls Denounce Big Tech. They Also Have Deep Ties to It.
Blake Masters, J.D. Vance and Mehmet Oz, all Republicans, have a history with the industry that involves uses of consumer data they now criticize.
The Fake Electors Scheme, Explained
The plan to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election by creating slates of electors pledged to Donald Trump in states he had lost was expansive, long-running and often confusing.
Brazil’s civil society defends democracy against Jair Bolsonaro attacks
Executives, public figures and artists push back against far-right president’s claims voting system could be rigged
Brazil towel sales emerge to mock mistrust of polls
He Ordered Celebrities’ Absentee Ballots. Now He’s Under Arrest.
A criminal complaint filed in Federal District Court claimed that Louis Koch obtained the absentee ballots of public figures, calling the practice a “hobby.”
Embrace for Hungary’s Viktor Orban deepens among U.S. conservatives
Looming Question for Putin Opponents: Can You Change Russia From Jail?
For opposition figures choosing to stay in Russia after President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, imprisonment looks like a matter of time. It’s also a subject for fierce debate.
Hong Kong protesters are leaving prison as pariahs under China’s tight grip
Anti-Iran Protesters Break Into Baghdad Green Zone, Storm Iraqi Parliament
Demonstrations come amid an attempt to name a new prime minister seen as aligned with Tehran
For Hong Kong’s Beijing-Backed Officials, Xi’s All That
The city’s leaders are rushing to embrace Xi Jinping, China’s leader, a performance of devotion that is a jarring shift for Hong Kong’s once rambunctious political culture.
Where Do Trump’s Donations Go?
He can’t spend his PACs’ millions on 2024 and isn’t using much in midterms.
New Group to Promote Open-Source Intelligence, Seen as Vital in Ukraine War
Social media, satellite images, mobile-phone data can yield as much insight as traditional espionage, but few rules exist
Jackie Robinson Museum Opens After 14 Years of Planning
‘J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library: Building the Bookman’s Paradise’ Review: Speaking Volumes
This exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum provides a close look at the history of the exquisite building designed by Charles McKim of McKim, Mead & White—a structure whose exterior is now easier to see.
Boise’s Housing Market Boomed Early in the Pandemic. Now It Is Cooling Fast.
‘Zoomtowns’ that drew remote workers are now expecting prices to fall as interest rates rise and companies call employees back to the office
Column: They wanted to save Leimert Park from gentrification. Here’s how they got one block
Suburbanites Fight Over New Dinner Services in Mercedes Vans
Wonder, a delivery startup valued at $3.5 billion, sends a ‘chef-on-the-road’ to your door to finish cooking. Some neighbors are up in arms.
Metro Dedicates Martin Luther King Jr. Station at Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Mall
Dimes Square Gets the Hotel It Deserves
Nine Orchard is a boutique destination for a neighborhood that isn’t sure it’s a neighborhood.
Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music Give Back to the L.A. Skid Row Community
Study Finds Pandemic Has Lowered Black Californians’ Life Expectancy
In Rural America, Covid Hits Black and Hispanic People Hardest
At the peak of the Omicron wave, Covid killed Black Americans in rural areas at a rate roughly 34 percent higher than it did white people.
How safe are indoor dining, bars, big events as COVID slams California?
What we eat matters. Researchers are still searching for the 'best' diet.
How Much Rest Do You Really Need When You Get Covid-19?
Even if you are vaccinated, boosted and healthy, it can take up to a month to fully recover
I’m a transgender man. Overturning Roe v. Wade puts us all at risk.
The decision to be pregnant and the decision to medically transition are deeply personal choices that profoundly affect an individual's life.
Study Finds Another Condition That Vitamin D Pills Do Not Help
The vitamin pills do not prevent bone fractures in most people or protect against many other diseases, adding to questions about medical guidance many now take for granted.
Climate change exposes growing gap between weather we've planned for – and what's coming
A new normal of extreme weather events means the models that dictated how we built and planned for fires, floods and droughts are outdated — and putting us at risk.
How to Talk About ‘Extreme Weather’ With Your Angry Uncle
On ‘Yellowstone’ and in Montana, the Same Question: Who Owns the West?
At Yosemite, a Preservation Plan That Calls for Chain Saws
With treasured forests perennially threatened by fierce wildfires, many experts say it’s time to cut and burn protectively. A lawsuit is standing in the way.
Australia’s oversupply of avocados forces farmers to look to Asia and UK for sales
Avocado is now being used as a cheaper substitute in salads as a glut of the fruit sends prices tumbling
Shark Attacks Off East Coast Spur Fear—and Some Theories
Scientists say recent attacks off New York’s Long Island likely resulted in part from efforts to protect sharks and the fish they prey upon
A Marauding Monkey Was Killed in Japan. Others Will Take Its Place.
As Japan’s macaque population grows, clashes with humans are becoming more frequent. More than 50 people were injured by recent monkey attacks in one western city.
James Lovelock, Whose Gaia Theory Saw the Earth as Alive, Dies at 103
A British ecologist, he captured imaginations with his hypothesis and was essential to today’s understanding of man-made pollutants and their effect on the climate.
NASA Will Send More Helicopters to Mars
Instead of sending another rover to help retrieve rock and dirt samples from the red planet and bring them to Earth, the agency will provide the helicopters as a backup option.
Robertson Helms 2022 Leimert Park Jazz Festival
2nd Annual San Pedro Music Festival is Back!
San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus Hires First Black Managing Director
Joni Mitchell Reclaims Her Voice at Newport
The singer-songwriter’s surprise return to the stage at the folk festival she first played in 1967 was an act of bravery, joy and reinterpretation.
‘I was ugly-crying most of the time’: Wynonna Judd on being part of Joni Mitchell’s comeback concert
Grant Langston brings California Country to Culver’s Cinema Bar
Is Beyoncé’s Latest Album Rollout (Gasp!) Conventional?
The singer, who has prioritized innovation over commercial domination, has opted for a more standard playbook ahead of her seventh solo album, “Renaissance,” out Friday.
The 15 best Beyoncé songs of all time: Ranking her top tracks ahead of 'Renaissance'
Phyo Zeya Thaw, Burmese Pro-democracy Rapper, 41, Is Executed
The hip-hop star became a democracy activist in military-ruled Myanmar, and then a lawmaker. After the latest military coup, he joined the resistance, and was hanged for it.
'House of the Dragon' cast worries about living up to 'Game of Thrones' at Comic-Con
Marvel Animation offers Comic-Con first looks at 'What If...?' Season 2, 'I Am Groot,' 'X-Men '97'
B.J. Novak Went to Texas Looking for ‘Vengeance’ and Found America
The first film from a former star of “The Office” is a dark comedy about life in a nation that’s not as divided as we might think.
‘From the Front Page to the Front Lines’ Review: 10 Samuel Fuller Films
The singular filmmaker’s hard-hitting, hard-drinking movies, including a Richard Schickel-led 2004 reconstruction of the butchered ‘The Big Red One,’ are the subject of a retrospective at the Pacific Film Archive.
This 'can’t be out there! Chris Evans is single!': Whitney Cummings on stolen topless pic
Tony Dow, actor who played Wally Cleaver on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ dies at 77
Tony Dow, Big Brother Wally on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ Dies at 77
He went on to a varied career as an actor, director, producer and sculptor, but he could never shake his association with the sitcom that brought him stardom. His death came a day after it was announced erroneously.
Ford and Mellon Foundations Announce 2022 Disability Futures Fellows
A Broadway actress, documentary filmmaker and DC comic artist are among this year’s recipients. They were selected by fellow disabled artists from a pool of about 60 nominees.
Two L.A. filmmakers win top national award for disabled artists. ‘It means everything’
Review: Black photographers founded Kamoinge Workshop in 1963. Now their biggest show hits the Getty
Gio Ponti’s only U.S. building is delightfully weird — and freshly revamped
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