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No, the Israeli-Palestinian divide is not unbridgeable. Here's how I knowThe Hamas attack and the war in Gaza have heightened a sense of hopeless polarization and extremism. But the fates of both peoples depend on finding the center.
Was the 1964 Venice Biennale rigged? The documentary 'Taking Venice' looks at conspiratorial claimsWhen Robert Rauschenberg was named grand prize winner at the esteemed Venice Biennale, a furor erupted — and the conspiracy theories took flight.
News business needs help in California. Is government the answer?Newspapers are dying. That’s old news. What’s new is that in California, they may get some state government life support.
Is print dead? Not at this indie bookstore publishing L.A.'s untold storiesA local electrical engineer with a passion for literature is on a mission to share the stories of local authors who have struggled to break into the mainstream publishing industry.
Ricky Martin and 'Livin' La Vida Loca' ushered in pop's 'Latin explosion' in 1999. Too bad it wasn't real.In summer 1999, Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca' took over Top 40 radio, ushering the so-called Latin explosion in pop music.
Daniel Stern almost lost role of Marv in 'Home Alone': 'One of the stupidest decisions in my showbusiness life'Daniel Stern almost wasn't cast in the role of Marv in 'Home Alone' -- a recurring theme throughout his career and memoir, 'Home and Alone.'
What happened to Silicon Beach? Why L.A.'s tech sector hasn't lived up to the hypeInvestment in tech startups in the Los Angeles region were down 63% last year from 2021, as the city has struggled to promote itself as an alternative to Silicon Valley and New York.
A felony conviction should not come with a life sentence on voting rightsOnce you do your time for a criminal conviction, you deserve to have your voting rights restored. A bill by California Sen. Laphonza Butler is a small step in that direction.
UC Santa Cruz academic workers to strike over handling of pro-Palestinian protestsAcademic workers walk out to support participants in pro-Palestinian protests. UC officials call strike illegal. It could spread to other campuses.
The magical California state park that doesn't allow visitorsFor the last two decades, the Sutter Buttes have been home to a California state park that almost no one is allowed to visit.
Michael Cohen set to wrap up Trump trial testimony as case shiftsMichael Cohen is returning to the stand for a fourth day of testimony on Monday, the last appearance he is expected to make.
AI and privacy rules meant for Big Tech could hurt small businesses mostKnee-jerk regulations of AI and privacy issues could end up serving the biggest companies and hurting consumers by stifling future competition.
How Kevin McCarthy is influencing this congressional race — without being on the ballotRep. Kevin McCarthy resigned from Congress last year after being voted out as House speaker. But McCarthy's political influence is still a major factor in this race.
Jasmine Crockett Mocked Over Apparent Mistake on 'Clapback' MerchandiseThe congresswoman wants to turn her implied insult of Marjorie Taylor Greene into a slogan T-shirt but seems to have misspelled her surname in the design.
Trump's resilience gives California GOP dreams of payback in a state that has long been blueMembers of the California Republican and Democratic parties met this weekend to hone their stratgies for the 2024 election.
The scandal that brought down Donald Sterling finally gets the Hollywood treatmentThe cast and crew of the series, premiering June 4 on Hulu, explain how their telling of the Clippers owner’s ban from the NBA took on 'Shakespearean' proportions.
L.A. is one of the best places on the planet to grow weed outdoors. Here's howSouthern California is one of the best places on the planet to grow cannabis. Here's what you need to know before planting it in your backyard.
Trump and Biden both think they can land a knockout in the debates. They can't both be rightPresident Biden and Donald Trump both think they can win debates, and the 2024 election, by spotlighting each other's flaws. They can't both be right.
Donald Trump Has No Plausible Response to Michael Cohen Evidence: AttorneyAs Michael Cohen enters a third day of cross-examination, both he and Trump look sleazy, a law professor told Newsweek.
A UCLA doctor is on a quest to free modern medicine from a Nazi-tainted anatomy bookDr. Kalyanam Shivkumar wants to surpass the anatomical atlas created by a fervent supporter of the Nazi regime whose work was fueled by the dead bodies of its victims.
Ukraine Aid Packages Leave Many Unanswered Questions | OpinionLeaders in Washington should have answered all these questions, and more, before sending billions to Ukraine. The truth is, though, few have even considered them.
Trump’s immigration plans could deal a major blow to the job marketImmigration is a major reason the job market rebounded so strongly from the pandemic. That could be in jeopardy, economists say.
Boy Scouts love this scenic Va. river. Locals say they’re ruining it.Three hours southwest of the District, the Maury River suffers as sediment flows from a dam at a reservation owned by a Scouting organization based in Bethesda.
In D.C.’s Ward 8, election centers on experience versus new leadershipThe three-way battle for the future of the ward has centered on many of its intractable issues, such as poverty and fears about gentrification.
Fat Leonard bribery cases fall apart because of prosecution blundersOne Navy officer confessed to leaking military secrets for $105,000 in bribes and prostitutes. But instead of going to prison, he may get away with his crimes.
Dali to be refloated weeks after collapse of Key Bridge, a milestone in reopening access to the Port of Baltimore. Here's what happens nextThe Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday.
Slate Crossword: Basketball Legend–Turned–Icy Hot Spokesperson (Five Letters)Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for May 20, 2024.
Woman Slammed for Risking It All for the Perfect Instagram Shot: 'Memories'"The woman was more concerned with a picture than she was making the transition easy for both," an expert told Newsweek.
Trump Trial Enters Its Endgame With Michael Cohen’s Final GrillingCarlos Barria/ReutersDonald Trump’s hush-money trial will resume Monday with more cross-examination of Michael Cohen, the former president’s one-time lawyer and fixer who is at the epicenter of the historic case.It will probably be Cohen’s final day on the stand after already delivering explosive testimony about his old boss’ alleged involvement in the $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about a sexual liaison with Trump. Trump’s defense attorneys will likely continue with questioning designed to chip away at the credibility of Cohen—the last prosecution witness in the trial.Prosecutors claim Trump broke the law by falsifying business records to conceal the hush-money payment to Daniels. He did so, they claim, to protect his 2016 presidential campaign from Daniels’ potentially damaging story of an extramarital one-night stand coming to light. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges in the case and has denied having sex with Daniels.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Trump Trial Enters Its Endgame With Michael Cohen’s Final GrillingCarlos Barria/ReutersDonald Trump’s hush-money trial will resume Monday with more cross-examination of Michael Cohen, the former president’s one-time lawyer and fixer who is at the epicenter of the historic case.It will probably be Cohen’s final day on the stand after already delivering explosive testimony about his old boss’ alleged involvement in the $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about a sexual liaison with Trump. Trump’s defense attorneys will likely continue with questioning designed to chip away at the credibility of Cohen—the last prosecution witness in the trial.Prosecutors claim Trump broke the law by falsifying business records to conceal the hush-money payment to Daniels. He did so, they claim, to protect his 2016 presidential campaign from Daniels’ potentially damaging story of an extramarital one-night stand coming to light. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges in the case and has denied having sex with Daniels.Read more at The Daily Beast.
In Europe, politicians eye Gen Z — to fightFor decades conscription has been shrinking in Europe. That might now be changing as the threat from Moscow mounts.
What Queen Camilla Said About Harry and Meghan's Wedding"I think it was very touching," Camilla said of Prince Harry's comment to his father on his wedding day in 2018.
What to Know About Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Acting PresidentMr. Mokhber has long been involved in business conglomerates tied to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He must hold elections for a new president within 50 days.
Iran President Raisi's Critics Celebrate His DeathThe hardline leader had the nickname "Butcher of Tehran."
US Ally Detains Chinese Ship CrewThe crew had switched off their vessel's transponder system and failed to furnish the necessary identification, according to the Philippines Coast Guard.
US Ally Detains Chinese Ship CrewThe crew had switched off their vessel's transponder system and failed to furnish the necessary identification, according to the Philippines Coast Guard.
Prince William's Key Honor at Wedding Harry Is MissingHugh Grosvenor is Prince Archie's godfather, but Harry will skip the wedding, reportedly over tensions with his brother.
Travis Kelce reveals his favorite song from Taylor Swift’s ‘TTPD’ album: ‘I might be a little biased’The 3-time Super Bowl champ, 34, was asked to pick his favorite track from "TTPD" -- and it seems as though the Kansas City Chiefs tight end plays favorites.
D.C.-area forecast: Sunnier and warmer than last week, but weekend is a question markThe weather Monday through Wednesday looks great. After that, the outlook is more uncertain.
What happened when TikTok said users can’t promote weight-loss drugsTikTok announced new rules in April that will crack down on videos about weight-loss drugs, upending a hub of information and commerce on popular GLP-1 drugs.
Ashley Madison reveals top 20 American cities for adulterous behavior: ‘Something is going on in the Midwest’Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable provided Fox News Digital with an exclusive look at the 20 cities across America that are "hot spots for non-monogamy."