L.A. Mayor Bass’ text messages provide window into early fire response

Initial claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to 247,000 last week, the highest in eight months, indicating potential labor market weakness amid tariff concerns. Although overall unemployment filings remain low at 1.9 million, the increase in jobless claims suggests broader workforce shifts, as hiring rates slow and layoffs rise, particularly among large companies like Procter & Gamble and Walmart. The Labor Department's upcoming report is expected to show a decrease in job additions for May,...

Summary US President Donald Trump expressed surprise and disappointment over Elon Musk's criticisms of his budget bill, which aims to cut taxes and reduce government spending. Musk, who recently left his position at the Department of Government Efficiency, called the bill a "disgusting abomination" and accused Trump of ingratitude, claiming he played a crucial role in Trump's election victory. Trump lamented Musk's opposition, stating he expected better understanding from Musk regarding the bill's contents and...

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, is scheduled to appear in a Colorado court on Thursday related to an antisemitic firebombing attack that injured at least 15 people at a Boulder pedestrian mall. He faces state charges including attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime while his wife and five children are in ICE custody, sparking calls for their release. An attorney argues against the family's detention, asserting they have done nothing wrong...

Trump 'surprised' to see Musk's criticismIn response to criticism from Elon Musk regarding his administration's "big, beautiful bill," President Trump expressed surprise and emphasized his longstanding positive relationship with Musk. He defended the bill as a significant tax cut, suggesting Musk's discontent stemmed from the removal of the Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate. Trump acknowledged Musk's upset, noted that such reactions are common among those who leave his administration, and reiterated his belief in the bill's...

Charges Filed in Boating Hit-and-Run Death of Florida TeenAuthorities have charged two Florida men, Carlos "Bill" Alonso, 79, and Edmund Hartley, 31, with misdemeanors related to the hit-and-run death of 15-year-old Ella Adler, who was wakeboarding in May 2024 near Key Biscayne. Adler fell into the water and was struck by a second boat, which fled the scene; both men have pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of careless operation of a vessel. Adler was...

SummaryNewly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House to discuss trade, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, marking their first in-person meeting since Merz's election. The conversation comes amidst Trump's decision to delay a 50% tariff on EU imports, initially set to take effect on June 1, following discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU has indicated plans for countermeasures against the tariffs, highlighting the significance of...