California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms after blocking key parts of Newsom’s plan
California lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ensure survivors of utility-sparked wildfires get paid faster. The vote comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom unsuccessfully urged the Legislature…
Macho, macho men? Democrats talk masculinity on campaign trail after years of Trump’s bravado
Donald Trump has put his version of masculinity front and center in American politics for more than 10 years. Democrats aren't shrinking from the fight ahead of November's midterms.
As Spain swelters, a centuries-old accessory is having a moment
In Spain, the traditional folding hand fan, or abanico, is having a moment due to the summer's intense heat wave.
Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist
Cuba has reopened most of its schools despite a shortage of transportation, uniforms and teachers as the island's crises deepen.
Trump urges FCC to probe media polling, punish NBC moderator
Numerous recent polls show Trump has the lowest approval rating of either of his terms.
US says it’s hitting targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after month with no military action
The U.S. military says it’s striking targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action.
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Ezrah Brown, Orange Lutheran
The sophomore quarterback is the Orange County boys athlete of the week.
UN food agency halves West Bank aid because of funding shortages, warns new cuts may be needed
The United Nations' food agency is halving food aid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank because of severe funding shortages. Increased violence and economic deterioration have worsened hunger, with food needs…
Democrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler’s House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?
Rep. Mike Lawler is considered one of the nation’s most vulnerable Republicans in this year’s midterm elections, but he's held on before.
New York’s plan to charge fossil-fuel producers $75B for climate change damages is struck down
A federal judge has struck down New York’s attempt to make fossil fuel-producing industries pay into a $75 billion fund to repair damage wrought by climate change.