Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman will compete against incumbent Karen Bass in the upcoming November election for mayor, as projected by CBS News. This projection followed Raman’s significant progress over the weekend, surpassing newcomer Spencer Pratt in the election results. California’s primary system advances the top two candidates to the general election, irrespective...
Israel and Iran launched long-range missile attacks, marking the first such exchange since a ceasefire was established two months ago. The military actions raised concerns about the potential for conflict escalation in an already volatile region. Both countries signaled willingness to cease further attacks, but tensions remain high. Efforts are underway to stabilize the situation....
Israel and Iran have exchanged long-range missile strikes for the first time since a ceasefire went into effect two months ago. Both nations seem to have agreed to halt their assaults momentarily, after escalating fears of heightened conflict in the area. Political leaders, including Donald Trump and regional mediators, are now striving to solidify a...
President Trump is raising doubts about election outcomes by pointing to the slow count of mail ballots in California. He suggests, without evidence, that the election process is fraudulent. By questioning the Los Angeles mayoral race, Trump continues his efforts to undermine trust in elections. He described the rise of a Democratic candidate as a...
Trump’s recent interview on NBC’s Meet the Press ignited widespread debate and discussion. Many express concerns over Trump’s inaccurate statements about the 2020 election results and the security of ongoing elections. To clarify these issues, Lisa Desjardins interviewed Tammy Patrick from the National Association of Election Administrators. They aimed to distinguish fact from fiction regarding...
Best-selling author Dave Eggers presents his latest novel, focusing on two friends bound by their passion for art over several decades. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports on Eggers’ new work from San Francisco as part of the PBS News Hour’s CANVAS series. About Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown boasts a three-decade tenure with the News...
Since the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer, there has been a significant decline in the number of individuals enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) across the United States. Recent figures indicate over 3.5 million individuals have lost access to food assistance. This reduction results from states adopting new...
A federal judge in Boston struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. This decision contradicts a previous court ruling that upheld the fee hike. Announced as a measure to prevent foreign workers from taking American jobs, the fee was invalidated by U.S. District Court Judge Leo Sorokin. He determined that the...
Bipartisan efforts to cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for individuals with private insurance are gaining traction in Congress. The legislation, which was introduced in March, recently gained additional support from Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.). The bill now boasts 22 bipartisan co-sponsors as...
James Blood Ulmer, a distinctive voice in the realms of free-funk and avant-garde jazz, passed away on June 3 at the Upper Eastside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York City. He was 86. His family’s statement highlighted his fearless spirit, reflective of his bold musical approach. Ulmer, known for his expressive guitar work and...