The loved ones of sixty-seven victims killed in a midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter over Washington urged federal regulators and lawmakers to enact immediate safety reforms. Families joined National Transportation Safety Board officials outside the Capitol to demand legislative action, though a compromise bill faces delays...
A growing debate has emerged in Los Angeles over the welfare of pets kept by unhoused individuals residing on Skid Row. Animal rescue groups report significant issues including severe malnutrition, untreated diseases, and environmental hazards. Activists argue that current animal cruelty laws are unevenly enforced in this area compared to...
Former Metrolink Chief Operating Officer Donald Filippi filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging he was wrongfully terminated after reporting unsafe rail equipment and material shortages. Filippi claims that Chief Executive Darren Kettle dismissed his safety warnings, which he contends contributed to a collision and two stalled train...
Colombian businessman Alex Saab pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Miami to a single count of money laundering involving an alleged international bribery conspiracy. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to forfeit $195 million in criminal proceeds and cooperate with federal authorities in ongoing criminal investigations...
Los Angeles County prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, 33, in the December double-homicide of his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner. District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the decision following a review that included consultation with the victims' family and consideration of mitigating...
The Mid-American Conference announced Tuesday that its institutions will transition to a nine-game conference football schedule starting in the 2028 regular season. The change was formally approved by the MAC Council of Directors of Athletics as member schools evaluate evolving college sports competitive and media landscapes. Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher stated...
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham addressed scheduling discrepancies ahead of the historic college football game against Kansas at Wembley Stadium. The Jayhawks received additional rest after playing a Friday night match, whereas the Sun Devils played Texas A&M on Saturday. Dillingham noted that aligning schedules for unique international events...
National Hockey League teams rushed to finalize lucrative eight-year player contracts before a new collective bargaining agreement took effect at midnight, permanently lowering maximum contract lengths. The Washington Capitals signed 21-year-old winger Ryan Leonard to an eighty-four million dollar extension starting in the 2027-28 season, matching teammate Alex Tuch as...
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham revealed she discussed the upcoming WNBA commissioner vacancy with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after he reached out to her. Current commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced plans to retire at the end of the year, paving the way for new leadership as the league experiences unprecedented growth....
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and NFL players across the league are advocating for natural grass playing surfaces over artificial turf due to physical strain and injury risks. Allen highlighted the severe turf burns and body wear caused by artificial fields, expressing a strong preference for natural grass across all...
