On the ground in Venezuela: Shock, fear and defiance
While celebrations among the Venezuelan diaspora broke out around the world, in Venezuela the mood was tense after the ouster…
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U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger — and fear among world leaders
Though some countries applauded the U.S. action, nations across globe condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Some wondered which country…
Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians
Economists say a tax on California's wealthiest residents could be the only way to pay for needed healthcare services in…
Elon Musk company bot apologizes for sharing sexualized images of children
Grok published sexualized images of children as its guardrails seem to have failed when it was prompted with vile user…
With CIA strike, signs Trump is ‘shaping the battlespace’ in Venezuela
Trump acknowledged a covert U.S. strike on Venezuelan territory in an interview with a local news outlet on the day…
The Supreme Court broadly expanded Trump’s power in 2025, with key exceptions
The justices granted emergency appeals and set aside rulings from district judges who blocked Trump's orders from taking effect. But…
California sets up a showdown with Washington by reissuing licenses to migrant truckers
Truckers whose licenses were revoked now have 60 days to legally qualify for their licenses ...
Barabak: Democrats are on a roll. So why not fight one another?
A decision by the party chairman to bury an autopsy report on the 2024 election has sparked anger among partisans.…
Brigitte Bardot, actor, muse and prototype of liberated female sexuality, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, known for her reckless love affairs with men and women, quit acting at 39, devoted herself to animal…