WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Kendra Wharton, a former member of President Donald Trump's criminal defense team who serves as the Justice Department's senior ethics official, plans to leave the department in July, she told Reuters. Wharton replaced Bradley Weinsheimer, the department's career designated ethics official who resigned in February after Justice Department...
Musk Shares Negative Drug Test Results, Challenges Media Outlets
Elon Musk posted drug screening results Tuesday that came back negative for ketamine and multiple substances, responding to a New York Times report alleging drug use during the 2024 presidential campaign. The billionaire entrepreneur shared the test results on X with a simple "lol" caption before launching attacks on both...
Israeli Attacks Kill 140 in Gaza in 24 Hours, Medics Say, as Focus Shifts to Iran
CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli gunfire and strikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the past 24 hours, local health officials said, as some Palestinians in the Strip said their plight was being forgotten as attention has shifted to the air war between Israel and Iran. At least 40 of...
‘A Time of Bitter Celebrations’: Joy and Fear as LA Students Graduate Amid ICE Raids
LOS ANGELES — As class president of her high school in Los Angeles, Daniella Martinez Cerezo opened her graduation speech on Monday evening by thanking all the immigrant parents in the audience. “We know your journey hasn’t been easy — the fear, the long hours, the sacrifices no one sees,”...
Hurricane Erick Threatens Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Rapid Strengthening Expected
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Erick strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific Coast and may intensify into a major hurricane before its landfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday. Erick is expected to be the first hurricane to make landfall in Mexico this season, and would bring...
EV Maker VinFast Sets Up First Dealership in California
VinFast said on Wednesday its first dealership in San Diego, California, is set to begin operations this month, as the Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker doubles down on the dealer model in a bid to boost sales. Backed by Vietnam's largest conglomerate, Vingroup, VinFast has faced challenges including softer demand, stiff competition...
US Labor Market Softening; Single-Family Building Permits Slump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but stayed at levels consistent with a further loss of labor market momentum in June and softening economic activity. The report from the Labor Department on Wednesday showed widespread layoffs in the prior week, which...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Peter DA Vang
June 18, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Peter DA Vang Suspects Date of Birth: December 28, 1983 Physical Description: Asian Male, 5’ 11, 190 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Synopsis of the Case: Peter DA Vang is wanted on a felony, no-bail warrant...
Nippon Steel’s Purchase of US Steel Closes, With Big Role for Trump
(Reuters) -Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel closed on Wednesday, the companies said, confirming an unusual degree of power for the Trump administration after the Japanese company's 18-month struggle to close the purchase. Under the deal terms, Nippon bought 100% of U.S. Steel shares at $55 per share,...
US to Drop Guidance to Limit Alcohol to One or Two Drinks per Day, Sources Say
U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, according to three sources familiar with the matter, in what could be a major win for an industry threatened by heightened scrutiny of alcohol's health effects. The updated...