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LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor
The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.ABC News - 1d -
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over anti-Trump protest at city council meeting
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe called for "peaceful civil disobedience" and "no kings" Thursday in the wake of his highly publicized arrest at a Southern California city council ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Former Los Angeles fire chief defends handling of wildfires in city council appeal
At a Los Angeles City Council meeting, former fire chief Kristin Crowley defended her actions during the devastating January wildfires with the hope to regain her position. Mayor Karen Bass demoted ...CBS News - 1d -
Fired Los Angeles fire chief loses appeal to get her job back after making case to City Council
LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley lost an appeal to get her old job back in a hearing Tuesday before the City Council that included the 25-year department veteran’s first ...NBC News - 1d -
‘It’s similar to Enron’: La Liga president accuses Manchester City of financial deception
Enron one of the largest bankruptcy cases in US history La Liga alleges City distort EU’s internal market Manchester City have been accused of an Enron-style financial deception by La Liga’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
La Liga president Javier Tebas compares Manchester City to Enron, alleges participation in financial scandal
Tebas alleges that City have hidden financial losses in different companies to improve their financesCBS Sports - 6d -
English councils’ spending on emergency housing surges
Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charityFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
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La Quimera | Official Trailer
La Quimera takes place across a breathtaking Latin American megalopolis and lush jungle setting, where the player steps into the customizable exosuit of a down-on-their-luck PMC soldier battling ...GameSpot - 6d -
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Second ‘Central Park Five’ member seeking NYC Council seat
A second member of the “Central Park Five,” men were wrongly convicted and later exonerated of assaulting and raping a white woman in 1989, is seeking a seat on the New York City Council. Raymond ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Council pension ‘pools’ in England and Wales reject government push to merge
Investment vehicles tell ministers continuing to operate independently will deliver best value for 6.7mn membersFinancial Times - 4d -
Councils fear shake-up won't improve finances, survey says
There is low support for local government reorganisation among council leaders, a survey suggests.BBC News - 1h -
UN Security Council passes US resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to war in Ukraine
Move that was backed by Russia and China deals further blow to western unityFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Adrienne Adams, N.Y.C. Council Speaker, Attacks Trump Ahead of Potential Mayoral Bid
In her final State of the City address, Speaker Adrienne Adams, who is considering a run for mayor, proposed ideas that she said could be “scaled for greater impact.”The New York Times - 1d -
Wigan impress in Las Vegas with win over Warrington
Super League champions Wigan underline their credentials as serious title contenders again this season with an impressive win over Warrington in Las Vegas.BBC News - 4d -
WATCH: LA firefighters honored at 2025 Oscars
Oscars host Conan O'Brien celebrated the firefighters who responded to the Los Angeles fires during the 97th Academy Awards.ABC News - 2d -
Has Las Vegas been a success for rugby league?
BBC Sport's Adam Wild reflects on whether rugby league's festival in Las Vegas has been a success.BBC News - 2d -
When a Brutal Sport Descended on Las Vegas
The Athletic was granted full access when the rugby league champions Wigan Warriors traveled to the U.S.The New York Times - 2d -
Guardiola undaunted by task of rebuilding City
Pep Guardiola has said building a new team at Manchester City isn't the "biggest challenge" of his career.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77ABC News - Feb. 18 -
Maria La Rosa’s Foil Balloon-Like Socks Are a Simple Luxury for Fans
They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Suits LA review – glossy legal spinoff is an unsexy disappointment
After Suits became a surprise Netflix smash hit in 2023, the inevitable follow-up is unlikely to find as many fans. For all my eye-rolling at spinoffs, reboots and IP rehashing, I have to admit ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
LA mayor removes fire chief amid tensions over deadly wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has removed the city’s fire chief, Kristin Crowley, amid ongoing tensions over the handling of and response to the region's deadly January wildfires. Crowley was ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
European football: Barcelona march on at top of La Liga as Inter scrape by Genoa
Barça beat Las Palmas 2-0 and Atléti stay on their heels Inter move top of Serie A with Napoli to play on Sunday Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres came off the bench to rescue a 2-0 win for ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
From Baywatch to toxic waste - LA's iconic beaches unrecognisable after fires
Under orders from President Trump, the EPA is trying to fast track the clean-up of toxic debris from LA's fires.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
Las Vegas woman accused of defrauding older men in deadly romance scam
Aurora Phelps was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Hourslong delays at check-in desk plague famed Las Vegas resort
A planned automation upgrade went haywire and plagued one of Las Vegas' most prominent properties over the weekend, forcing thousands of guests to wait hours before reaching their rooms, officials ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires
The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Las Vegas PD announce nation’s first fleet of police Tesla Cybertrucks
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced it had been gifted the country’s first fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for law enforcement use. During an address, LVMPD said an unnamed ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
'Toughest game on earth' -- Australia's National Rugby League returns to Las Vegas
Rugby league is using an NFL playbook to give Americans another taste of the game this weekendABC News - 5d -
Tunic And Octodad Headline Huge LA Fire-Relief Bundle
Necrosoft Games, the makers of Gunhouse and Hyper Gunsport, has created a huge games bundle to assist in Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The Itch.io charity collection features over 400 ...GameSpot - 5d -
Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA
From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic firesFinancial Times - 4d -
Wigan hit the jackpot as Super League catches the eye on Las Vegas debut
Warrington Wolves were handily beaten in Nevada but the magic of Matt Peet’s Warriors side lit up Sin City. Today, Las Vegas: tomorrow, the world? Only in the weeks, months and years to come will ...The Guardian - 4d -
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LA Times to display AI-generated political rating on opinion pieces
Los Angeles paper’s ‘Insights’ tool comes after months of public debate between opinion staff and billionaire owner. Some Los Angeles Times opinion pieces will now be published with an artificial ...The Guardian - 2d -
LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night
The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last monthABC News - 2d -
Where to watch Las Palmas vs. FC Barcelon: La Liga live stream, lineups, prediction, odds, TV channel, time
The side coached by Hansi Flick will have a big chance on Saturday to pull ahead in the La Liga tableCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities
Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.BBC News - Feb. 20
