Mutton bustin’: the Little League of rodeo country
Mutton bustin’ is the Little League of rodeo country, profiled here in a classic 2009 story from the L.A. Times archives.
Trump says his new high tariffs are going ‘very well, very smooth’ — but he’s open to more deals
Trump touted the expansive new tariffs on imports he imposed Thursday night, telling NBC News in a phone interview that it all was going “very
Relative of 4 found dead in Tennessee says her family ‘trusted’ murder suspect who’s on the run
A relative of four people found dead in Tennessee this week described her family as heartbroken and confused, saying Thursday on Facebook that the suspect
515-mile-long lightning bolt that spanned 5 states is the longest on record
A lightning “megaflash” that zipped across five U.S. states has set a new record for the longest ever detected.
People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds
Research suggests that whether people view the world as competitive or cooperative impacts how they perceive antagonistic leaders.
The hunt for ‘Planet Nine’: Why there could still be something massive at the edge of the solar system
The debate about an undiscovered Planet X or Planet Nine has been going on for more than 100 years.
Shock, chaos and a hollow win: Chasing a tariff deal with Trump
It’s been a fraught process for many countries – with little detail about what exactly has been agreed.
White House unveils plans for new $200m ballroom
Tweety McTreason has been calling for the White House to build a new ballroom for nearly a decade.
Trump’s global tariffs ‘victory’ may well come at a high price
The US President considers it a win – but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Iran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel
Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten.
Two senior US officials to make rare visit to Gaza later today
Two senior US officials will visit Gaza later today, amid growing concerns about the scale of the humanitarian crisis.
Hulk Hogan died of heart attack, says medical examiner
Legendary WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report.
Trump sets new tariffs on dozens of countries’ exports
Trump imposed tariffs on dozens of countries ahead of his August 1 deadline to strike trade deals.
President Dina Boluarte slams court’s call to suspend Peru’s amnesty law
The amnesty law would shield security forces from accountability for human rights abuses in Peru’s internal conflict.