Why Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon is important amid the Israeli bombing
BEIRUT— When Pope Leo XIV visits the Middle East this week, he arrives in a conflict-weary region struggling to find…
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Review of 'My Undesirable Friends': repression against the Russian media, told in real time
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Great documentaries are sometimes lucky accidents, the product of being in the right place at the right time…
James Van Der Beek is 'on the mend' amid cancer battle, wife says
There goes the hero of West Canaan High School. “Varsity Blues” actor James Van Der Beek donned a family uniform…
What to know about former Newsom aide involved in corruption investigation
The FBI was eavesdropping last year when a top aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom unleashed a string of profanities while…
California women celebrate reprieve from loss of SNAP food benefits
For Zuri Crawford, the last few weeks have been an emotional whirlwind, going from fear to frustration to now partial…
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, San Francisco's pioneering Democratic leader, will not seek re-election
SAN FRANCISCO— Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a pioneering San Francisco Democrat who leveraged decades of power in the U.S. House of…
Hollywood's love affair with microdramas is heating up. Will it last?
SUNNYVALE, California— A young woman is desperate to raise $50,000 for medical treatment that will save her mother's life. She…
After the failure of 'Megalopolis', Francis Ford Coppola puts his expensive watch collection up for auction
Francis Ford Coppola wants an offer he can't refuse: his watches. The Academy Award-winning director is selling seven watches from…
Rivian lays off hundreds amid slowdown in demand for electric vehicles
Electric truck and SUV company Rivian will lay off hundreds of employees in a bid to save money as federal…
Don't rule Katie Porter out of the gubernatorial race just yet
Oh my gosh, guys! Did you hear about that? golf club Katie Porter? I swear to God on a pile…