Jeffery Kendall was sentenced to 50 years to life for fatally shooting Brittany Ligdis during a 911 call as their 4-year-old son watched in Pinole, California. Ligdis was calling for help when Kendall opened fire, according to prosecutors.
Federal judge blocks New York law banning masks for ICE agents
A federal judge temporarily blocked New York from enforcing a law that would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents to remove masks and display identification during operations. The decision came in response to a legal challenge from the federal government, which argued the state law would interfere with federal law enforcement operations.
Sabalenka backs WTA’s new genetic testing policy for women’s tennis
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka supported the WTA's new genetic testing policy at the Montreal tournament, saying she would willingly undergo the screening to protect women's tennis.
Should wealthy Americans decline Social Security benefits?
A reader poses a question about the possibility of declining Social Security benefits as a way to help the program's finances. "I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits," the reader wrote.
Microsoft’s stock rally erases year-to-date losses in 26-year run
Microsoft's stock rally has legs because its capital spending is showing a payoff.
Defense Gains Ground in Clancy Trial With Mental State Testimony
The courtroom battle over Lindsay Clancy's mental state entered a new phase Monday when her defense attorney extracted a critical concession from a prosecution psychiatrist: that someone experiencing psychosis can still communicate clearly, make plans and execute them. The testimony from Dr. Sejal Shah, an associate chief of psychiatry at Brigham and Women's Hospital, may […]
Bears’ $40M safety deal tests depth after Bryant injury
The Chicago Bears' aggressive offseason spending strategy faced its first test Monday when cornerback Coby Bryant was carted off the practice field during training camp, raising immediate questions about the franchise's ability to execute an ambitious secondary rebuild. Bryant, who signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Bears this offseason after winning a Super […]
Skubal trade highlights flaws in salary cap debate
When the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the 2026 trade deadline, the predictable criticism followed: the Dodgers are distorting competitive balance through their spending power. But Skubal's response to that narrative deserves consideration—not because it silences legitimate concerns about market inequality in sports, but because it highlights why a […]
Orioles favored against Wheeler, struggling Phillies
Zack Wheeler takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies against Kyle Bradish and the Baltimore Orioles as both struggling teams battle for wild card positioning.
Blanche dismantles $1.8 billion fund to advance confirmation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" as part of an agreement that clears the way for his Senate confirmation, according to an order issued Sunday. The move came after weeks of negotiations with Senate Republicans, particularly Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, […]