Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory
SAN FRANCISCOย โย Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers,…
Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory
SAN FRANCISCOย โย Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November. Because of those concerns, the Democrats lagging at the bottom of the…
USC basketball fumbles lead, suffers devastating loss to Oregon
A season of frustratingly unfortunate events for USC had led here, to this nightmarish crescendo at the one-minute mark Saturday, in a must-win matchup. Through a roller-coaster afternoon, the Trojans had navigated one wave after another, riding several hot streaks and surviving the cold ones, knowing full well that their NCAA tournament hopes hinged on…
Retail warns of high price for workers from government costs ahead | Money News
Retail staff face reduced hours or even losing their job as bosses continue to face up to rising government-imposed costs, according to an industry lobby group. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said its survey of finance chiefs in the sector found 52% were planning to reduce the number of hours and overtime for staff. The…
Snoop Dogg embraces his growing NBC Olympic ambassador of joy role
MILANย โย Heโs as smooth as a bobsled track and sharp as a skate blade. Snoop Dogg, the rap rapscallion who puts the OG in Olympic Games, plopped down on a couch in the NBC green room and muted the TV. Itโs exhausting being everywhere at all times at the most spread-out Winter Games in history. Whether…
Hillsborough Law will ‘criminalise lying’ by senior ministers, say campaigners | Politics News
Hillsborough Law will make it a criminal offence for prime ministers and cabinet ministers to deliberately mislead the public โ but not backbench MPs. Democracy campaigners say a “historic” measure within the flagship legislation has gone under the radar, which is a move to “criminalise lying” by senior politicians. That is through a new standalone…
What the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs means for L.A.’s trade-dependent economy
The Supreme Courtโs decision Friday to strike down the majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump could provide some relief to L.A.โs trade-reliant economy โ but only if they are not reimposed again through other means. The courtโs 6-3 ruling that Trump didnโt have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers…
Girls’ flag football is finding place in travel competitions
The rise of girlsโ flag football is following a familiar path. There now are travel teams with girls competing in offseason competitions as all-star teams similar to seven-on-seven football tournaments. Under The Radar sports media, which for years has shot videos for YouTube and been involved in 11-man football competitions, is sponsoring a flag football…
Sky News gains rare access to Bank of England’s gold vaults | Money News
Take the Central Line into the middle of London and just before the train arrives at Bank station, something strange happens. Rather than approaching in a straight line, the tunnel begins to twist and turn round dramatically. The angle of the curve is part of the explanation for why there is an enormous gap between…
Punch: Baby monkey makes us laugh, cry, see ourselves in his struggle
โI am Punch and he is me.โ This is what my daughter recently texted in our family group chat. Her older sister had just asked us if we were โon the baby Punch-kun side of TikTokโ because she had become like a โFacebook Mom, watching videos of him all day.โ If we werenโt before, we…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Is anyone truly above the law? | Politics News
๐ Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app ๐ Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested whilst Harriet and Ruth were in the middle of answering your questions for a half-term special whilst Beth is off on her holidays. So in this episode, they react to the news that the former prince has been…