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Reality TV star Spencer Pratt has seen a flurry of donations and support in the run-up to LA’s June 2 mayoral election, in a campaign shaped by last year’s Palisades Fire and a series of provocative AI videos.

Massachusetts has become the first state to approve collective bargaining for drivers for ride-hailing services, while maintaining flexibility and contractor independence. This might be a model for other workers in the evolving, internet-based economy.

The United States alleges that South Africa is persecuting white minority Afrikaners, so it’s granting them privileged refugee status. Meanwhile, Pretoria has named a new ambassador to Washington – an Afrikaner who helped end decades of white rule.

A section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, designed to help head off terrorist attacks, is also seen as a threat to civil liberties if misused.…

Iran’s missile attacks and its closing of the Strait of Hormuz have cost the oil-producing Gulf Arab states untold billions. In response, they are moving to arm themselves against a military threat that hasn’t been erased, and construct workarounds to the…

Whether President Trump opts for ground forces, walks away from the war, or cuts a deal with Iran, one cost of his war of choice will be the further decline of U.S. alliances.…

Despite major tactical successes in degrading Iran’s military, U.S. forces still confront the challenge of reopening oil trade in the Strait of Hormuz. And Iran’s regime remains in place.

An overwhelmed suburban dad rediscovers birding as a refuge from the noise of modern life.

After decades of conflict, Iraqis have enjoyed increased political stability and a promising future, even embracing a unified national identity.…

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard deflected congressional questions about whether the intelligence community had warned the Trump administration that Iran would attack its Gulf neighbors and close the Strait of Hormuz, bringing oil shipments…

President Donald Trump’s supporters say the attack on Iran reflects his leadership style of swift, unilateral action. Others see it as impetuous. As the president hints at an endgame, huge questions remain.

After Fukushima, Japan shut down its nuclear reactors. Now, the country is returning to nuclear energy, seen as a reliable low-carbon option.

Recognizing that we’re so much more than flawed mortals empowers us to be and do better. An article inspired by this week’s Bible lesson from the Christian Science Quarterly. Auch auf Deutsch verfügbar.

China is engaged in a huge nuclear weapons expansion, growing the size and capabilities of its arsenal. At a time when the will to curb nuclear proliferation is waning, this could unleash a new wave of nuclear arms competition.

Several groups lay claim to artisan David Drake: a museum, a county, and his descendants. His work serves to illuminate America’s fractured past.

The farms and fields of Constable’s native Suffolk county provided rich material and spiritual sustenance.