Los Angeles Councilmember Kevin de León arrives for a news conference in Pershing Square on Juneteenth to announce his intent to rename the park after Biddy Mason, a pioneering Black woman. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) I really didn’t want to write about the latest Kevin de León move but Gen. John … Read more
A demonstrator takes part in Sunday’s Pico-Robertson protest, which turned violent. L.A. officials are set to examine the wearing of masks at protests. (Shay Horse / NurPhoto ) The violent protest Sunday at a synagogue has prompted Mayor Karen Bass to say Los Angeles should consider rules governing demonstrations and the wearing of masks by … Read more
A white sturgeon is held on a boat after being caught by state fishery officials in 2016 in San Pablo Bay. (Stephen Gonzalez / California Department of Fish and Wildlife) The largest freshwater fish in North America, which was once abundant in California’s major rivers and San Francisco Bay, has declined in numbers to a … Read more
A same-sex marriage supporter flies an LGBTQ+ Pride flag at the Supreme Court last year on the anniversary of the Obergefell decision legalizing marriage equality in all 50 state. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) It’s been two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Dobbs case that overturned the federal right to an … Read more
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next The unexplained appearance of a strange circle in the sky above a city in northern China has become a hot debate online. Footage and pictures of the phenomenon taken from various angles appear to show … Read more
Former President Trump and President Biden square off Thursday night. (Associated Press) Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 132 days until the election and today we’re talking about scary stuff, starting with the Orwellian-sounding Department of Life. You’ve probably heard a ton about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation plan to remake America as some kind … Read more
Nathaniel Bar-Jonah is accused if serving human flesh at several cookouts he held (Pictures: AP) A convicted child killer served his neighbours human flesh disguised as deer meat. Nathaniel Bar-Jonah served up what he called little boy pot pie and French fried boy during barbecues at his home in 1999. He is believed to have … Read more
Tributes to Daniel Anjorin, who was killed in a samurai sword attack in April (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire) Labour has said it would crack down on the online sale of lethal knives if it wins power next month, by introducing a law named for a teenager who was killed with a ninja sword. Ronan’s Law … Read more
Media and union groups are worried that the Canadian Journalism Collective could prioritize its own interests instead of those of the industry at large Google has committed $100 million, indexed to inflation, as part of its agreement to remain exempt from Canada’s Online News Act.Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post Canadian news and labour organizations … Read more
Gen Z and millennial voters are split on whether current immigration targets are good for the country The poll found that 70 per cent of Gen Z and millennial Canadians think the government should ensure immigrants and permanent residents “share common Canadian values.”Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/File Since 2021, Canada has been aiming for … Read more
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