Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana
The meeting was reportedly held to foster political dialogue between the two long-strained adversaries.
From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
Many fear what the rapid adoption of AI will mean for their job prospects.
Taylor Swift, lawsuits and quirky exemptions: How empty homes tax works in other cities
Vacancy home taxes often face legal and political opposition.
2026 California controller candidates weigh in on government audits, divestments and property taxes
It's the controller's job to track public funds and audit state agencies.
Fin whale gives friendly ‘mug’ to nearby boat off Dana Point
There's been hundreds of encounters in recent months with fin whales, the second largest mammal on Earth.
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
This is the second such DOJ allegation against a medical school this month.
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out
The justices granted emergency requests from makers of mifepristone, who are appealing a federal appeals court ruling that would require women to see a doctor in person and halt delivery…
Horse racing: Preakness pick isn’t easy, but here’s how to iron it out
Iron Honor, with jockey Flavien Prat, can improve on a troubled last race and fits a pattern for trainer Chad Brown going into a race without a clear favorite.
Fryer: OC athletes ready to compete for titles at CIF-SS track finals
Orange County track and field athletes could garner many medals at the CIF Southern Section Championships on Saturday at Moorpark High School.
What to know about a Tennessee man known for making racist videos now charged with attempted murder
Dalton Eatherly posted audio to social media on Wednesday admitting to shooting a man who he says hit him.