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Nobody had a better sense of humor than my friend Dolly Parton

We lost country queen Dolly Parton on Tuesday. I knew Dolly well. Here’s some of the things she told me over the years.

Meta’s $18B settlement is a useful FIRST step toward protecting kids — but can not be the LAST

Meta’s $18 billion settlement with 48 state attorneys general marks a welcome — and grossly overdue — step toward protecting kids from social media.

How Putin’s Black Sea food fight puts the world — and your grocery bill — at risk

Moscow is refusing to halt attacks on peaceful food shipments leaving Ukraine, that could mean famine in the developing world and high food prices...

Prices are high, but wellness is free — my budget health strategy in LA

Yes, you can have the California dream without spending a fortune. You just have to be a little creative — and be aware of...

Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump’s renewed threat to fire her

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook said the Trump administration has no legal basis to remove her from the central bank's governing board in a letter late Wednesday responding to renewed threats from the White House.

Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction in contempt of Congress case

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's request to erase Trump ally Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for refusing to testify before the congressional committee that investigated a mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. But it may not be a final decision on the matter.

A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state’s U.S. House seat

A man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday from the primary for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat.

Democrat Debbie Dingell: Don’t ask me about Hasan Piker

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan says she is not interested in questions about controversial left-wing commentator Hasan Piker, a discussion she considers an attempt to divide Democrats.

Lawmakers, parents call Meta settlement ‘first step’ to protecting kids online, urge Congress to act

Lawmakers and parental advocates applauded Wednesday's landmark settlement against social media giant Meta, but said Congress must still enact federal standards to protect children against digital harms.

Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, as part of an ongoing effort to keep the focus on Paxton's history of scandals.

Judge won’t order Texas to turn ICE officer over to Minnesota for prosecution

A federal judge declined Wednesday to order Texas to extradite an ICE officer to Minnesota to face charges of assaulting a migrant, siding with Gov. Greg Abbott, who says he needs more time to decide whether to comply.

Hasan Piker blames AIPAC as Democrats condemn his remarks on Jews

Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has blamed AIPAC for a wave of Democratic condemnations touched off by his comments suggesting that American Jews' support for Israel invites violence against them.

Accused 9/11 ‘mastermind’ to stand trial in 2028

The self-proclaimed and accused "mastermind" of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center is scheduled to stand trial in 2028, according to an order issued Wednesday.

Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions

Two Phoenix, Ariz. suburbs became the latest municipalities Wednesday to terminate their contracts with Flock Safety, cancelling their use of the company’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that have drawn widespread privacy concerns. The city of Tempe, which had an $80,000 contract with the company, said it would turn off all of its Flock cameras...

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