Seems everybody is suing California over its landmark single-use plastic law. Wholesalers and distributors say it violates interstate commerce laws and…
Category: Politics
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit challenging L.A.’s sanctuary city ordinance
U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin granted the city’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit but said the government could file an…
Facing FCC pressure, ABC launches campaign to support ‘The View’ and its TV stations
The spots aimed at raising awareness of the FCC’s actions are running on ‘The View’ and ABC’s local stations. …
Supreme Court says ex-LAPD officer may be sued for excessive force in street shooting
Judges agreed officer had reason to fire four shots at a knife-wielding suspect but not six. …
EU-UK summit postponed as Keir Starmer resigns
The meeting was meant to take place on July 22 to conclude talks on an agrifood agreement, an emissions trading deal,…
Far-right Patriots group misspent €270k in EU Parliament funds in 2024
The amount will be clawed back from a fund the group created in 2025, according to a confidential report seen by…
Von der Leyen pays tribute to Starmer following his resignation announcement
The European Commission president praised the prime minister’s steadfast support for Ukraine and efforts to reinforce European defense. …
Iran-US peace talks show ‘encouraging progress,’ say mediators
The two countries have agreed to form a “communication line” to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of…
In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall
Voters will have a chance to elect democratic socialists for mayor and city attorney of Los Angeles, reflecting a trend seen…
France curbs public drinking as heatwave hits music festival crowds
French authorities are restricting street drinking in parts of Paris as a dangerous heatwave collides with Fête de la Musique. …