Posts by Kevin Harson
Federal arrests in L.A. approach 2,800 since raids began, DHS says
WASHINGTON — Arrests continue to mount in the aggressive federal operation that began more than a month ago to track down and detain undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles, according to Homeland Security figures released Tuesday. “DHS and its components’ immigration enforcement operations are ongoing in Los Angeles,” a Homeland Security official said in a statement provided to…
Read MoreHow to Watch Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty: Live Stream WNBA, TV
By Kilty Cleary is a Los Angeles-based media and marketing pro with 18+ years of experience. He’s worked with top brands like Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, building key partnerships and creating engaging content. Follow him on X and IG @theonlykilty Kilty Cleary Contributing Sports Writer news article Based on facts, either observed and verified…
Read MoreNo need to take off your shoes. TSA has a new screening policy already in effect at some airports
Do you dread taking off your shoes when going through airport security? That requirement is going away at airports in the United States, which means agents for the Transportation Security Administration will allow you to keep your footwear on when you undergo a security screening. Kristi Noem, secretary of Homeland Security, announced the change Tuesday…
Read MoreSupreme Court OKs Trump’s mass layoffs of federal employees across more than a dozen agencies
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the Trump administration to lay off tens of thousands of federal employees and downsize their agencies without seeking the approval of Congress. In an 8-1 vote, the justices lifted an order from a federal judge in San Francisco who blocked mass layoffs at more than 20 departments…
Read MoreMcDonald’s announces breakfast menu change
McDonald’s has announced a limited-time addition to its U.S. breakfast menu, launching a Spicy McMuffin lineup set to debut on Tuesday at participating restaurants nationwide. The new menu items include the Spicy McMuffin, Spicy Sausage McMuffin, and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg — all featuring the restaurant’s new Spicy Pepper Sauce, the company said in…
Read MoreEarthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan
More than 1,300 earthquakes have hit Japan’s Tokara Islands in two weeks, prompting evacuations of dozens of residents from the remote archipelago on the country’s southern tip. Although no major damage has been reported and no tsunami warnings have been issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency has cautioned that tremors as strong as a “lower 6”…
Read MoreTrump issues warning to Zohran Mamdani if he becomes mayor
President Donald Trump warned Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani that if he becomes New York City mayor, he “better behave” or he will have “big problems,” after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was asked if he’s worried about Mamdani arresting him. Newsweek reached out to Mamdani’s campaign via email Monday for…
Read More‘Gringo go home.’ Mexico City protests target Americans, gentrification
MEXICO CITY — Since the early days of the pandemic, foreigners have flooded Mexico City, particularly Americans and Europeans drawn by the cost of living and possibilities of remote work. During that time, several neighborhoods in the city center have transformed, with tortillerías, corner stores and barber shops replaced by wine bars, cafes and Pilates studios, many…
Read MoreMarkets recoil on Trump’s latest tariff moves in Asia
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s decision to hike tariffs once again on some of America’s largest trading partners rattled markets on Monday, dashing hopes on Wall Street that the White House would cut any significant trade deals, as it had promised, by the middle of this week. In a series of letters sent to foreign leaders, and promptly…
Read MoreDallas Cowboys Insider Drops Key Update on RB Trade Rumors
If the Dallas Cowboys begin to question the status of their run game, there should be a handful of players on the block to choose from. As teams have started shifting away from a “feature back” and utilizing committees, it has given running back-needy teams a better chance of landing a starting-caliber rusher on a…
Read MoreICE agents wearing masks add new levels of intimidation, confusion during L.A. raids
For many Angelenos, the spectacle of armed federal agents — faces hidden behind neck gaiters and balaclavas — jumping out of unmarked vans to snatch people off the streets presents a clear threat to public safety. As federal immigration agents have ratcheted up enforcement raids, arresting and detaining anyone they suspect of violating immigration laws,…
Read MoreHow ‘El Diablo,’ a corrupt Mexican lawman, helped create a narco-state
MEXICO CITY — By his own admission, the Mexican lawman known as El Diablo — The Devil — supervised a scourge of torture, murder, kidnappings, land grabs and other abuses while amassing a fortune in cartel bribes that bankrolled purchases of homes, cattle and a fleet of buses. Edgar Veytia’s transgressions came while he was the top…
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