Opinion Columnist
Represents the opinion of the author who is either a paid columnist or an unpaid guest columnist.
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
The Trump administration halted offshore wind projects citing national security risks, though courts allowed construction to resume.
Fed probe suggests Tesla’s self-driving feature wasn’t to blame in crash that killed a grandmother
Federal safety investigators say the driver of a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home last month had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving…
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Republican senator says Blanche must meet Epstein’s accusers to earn his vote for attorney general
A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. Sen. Thom Tillis’…
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The FDA approved Merck's Lipfendra, a noninjectable pill that blocks the PCSK9 protein to drastically lower bad cholesterol.
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Man dies from apparent gunshot wound in Valencia Park neighborhood
The shooting occurred on 58th Street about 4:50 p.m. Wednesday.
AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says
A Meta Oversight Board study shows AI models like Anthropic's Claude are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide.
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has convened leaders from over 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration’s latest effort to quell what it calls “left-wing” political terrorism.
Play inside or out? How to manage poor air quality with kids
The lungs are larger, as a proportion of body size, in babies and toddlers than in adults. When kids inhale the same amount of polluted air as adults, they're more…
Puerto Rico announces emergency water rationing as drought worsens
Puerto Rico is imposing water rationing measures as a drought grips the U.S. territory, worsening chronic water shortages that have forced the governor to declare a state of emergency.
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
British Open: DeChambeau finds a strategy that works for him
The American, panned by Nick Faldo for how he plays links golf, is one shot behind leaders Dan Brown and Sungjae Im after the first round at Royal Birkdale.