With Gaza war on hold, Hamas lets the world know it has not been defeated
Hamas continues to free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, holding to cease-fire terms. But the militant group's grip…
California loves Dungeness crab. But concerns over whale safety put industry in peril
California's Dungeness crab industry is under increasing regulation because of concerns over whales getting entangled in fishing gear. With a…
Column: Trump isn’t an isolationist. He’s a bully — and that’s hurting U.S. influence in the world
Trump was labeled 'isolationist' over disdain for alliances. That doesn't fit a president who says he's willing to send troops…
Judge halts Trump’s NIH cuts that support medical research after California and 21 states sue
A judge halted NIH funding cuts that California and Democratic-run states say could harm life-saving medical research work at UC,…
Huntington Beach’s city attorney joins Trump’s Justice Department
Michael Gates, Huntington Beach's longtime city attorney and an aggressive foe of California's liberal politics, joins the civil rights division…
US Treasury sued over DOGE access, lawmakers propose stablecoin bill: Law Decoded
The United States’ largest union group sued the Treasury Department, accusing it of unlawfully providing sensitive information to Elon Musk’s…
Metaplanet share price rises 4,800% as company stacks BTC
Metaplanet shares have risen 4,800% as the company, known as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has stacked Bitcoin. ...
CFTC announces crypto fraud action after enforcement priorities shift
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham announced on Feb. 4 that the commission would essentially end its practice of regulation by…
Bitcoin price rallies above $97K as institutional and retail traders’ appetites shrink
Bitcoin traders are not slamming the buy button, but most of their concerns are connected to macroeconomic conditions. ...