Granderson: Eliminating national holidays is a promising idea. Start with the racist ones
President Trump hinted at ending federal recognition of Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. But there…
News Analysis: Trump’s ‘force of personality’ hasn’t delivered on key foreign policy goals
The most dramatic example of unfulfilled expectations has come in Ukraine, the bloody conflict Trump promised to end even before…
After six months under Trump, California and L.A. are battlegrounds. Who benefits?
The Trump administration has repeatedly centered its policy battles in California, including on immigration and transgender rights, gun permitting rules,…
Barabak: Here’s why Jeffrey Epstein’s tangled web is conspiratorial catnip
Combining an ancient trope with modern cynicism, the sex-trafficking scandal has ingredients that keep it fresh long after other conspiracies…
Mexico City bids adiós to monument to Castro and ‘Che’ Guevara
A controversial monument in Mexico City to the Marxist revolutionaries Fidel Castro and Ernesto 'Che' Guevara has been removed, setting…
This California town tops the most expensive rental market in the nation for third year running
Santa Cruz County in deep blue California was named the least affordable U.S. rental market in 2025, requiring $81.21/hour to…
Elon Musk announces Baby Grok AI chatbot designed specifically for children’s learning needs
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Baby Grok, a simplified AI chatbot designed for children, is coming next after…
GameStop CEO turns Nintendo Switch 2 packaging disaster into astounding charity win
GameStop's Ryan Cohen discusses turning the Nintendo Switch 2 'Staplegate' into a charitable win, the company's financial turnaround, and his…
Taiwan official sounds alarm on China’s maritime aggression: ‘Prepare, but don’t provoke’
At a global forum, Taiwan’s ocean minister says China’s rising maritime aggression—blockade drills, cable threats—jeopardizes vital trade flows and demands…