TOM LLAMAS Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. OK, Mr. Secretary, we thank you so much for your time. SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO: Thank you. TOM LLAMAS: I do want to start by asking you—are you surprised that you’re even here in China as a…
CHENGDU, China — They’ve never met, but Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are getting ready for the blind date of a lifetime. The two pandas are preparing to leave China on a nearly 8,000-mile trip to their new home in Atlanta. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
LOS ANGELES — Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt isn’t a superhero. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But a slew of recent viral AI-generated videos portray him as Los Angeles’ lone savior — helping thrust his mayoral campaign against Mayor Karen Bass and City Council…
After a slow trickle of leaks and announcements, the NFL announced its schedule for the 2026 season Thursday, putting dates and times to the matchups that were determined at the end of last season. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Week 1 will begin on a…
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, according to a CIA official and a statement from the Cuban government. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Ratcliffe met with Raulito Rodriguez Castro, a government official and the grandson of former president Raúl…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called a special session Thursday for state lawmakers to tackle redistricting ahead of the midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A new map is expected to eliminate the state’s only majority-minority district, which is held by Rep. James Clyburn,…
LOS ANGELES — The resignation of a Southern California mayor who pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent for China has sparked backlash and reignited fears of anti-Asian discrimination. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Earlier this week, Eileen Wang, 58, admitted to federal law…
This Southwest salad is fresh, hearty, and loaded with bold flavor from juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and a zesty Cajun kick. It’s an easy, colorful meal that comes together quickly. Flavor: Bold, fresh, and crunchy with smoky chicken, sweet corn, avocado, and romaine. Recommended Tools: A meat mallet and an instant-read thermometer are the…
After a vigorous yoga flow or even a gentle stretching session, there’s one pose that often gets mistaken for a mere end-of-class nap: Savasana, or Corpse Pose. Yet, to dismiss Savasana as simply lying down is to miss its profound significance. Far from being an afterthought, Savasana is a cornerstone of yoga practice, offering deep…
On Thursday, Dylan Sprouse and his wife, Barbara Palvin, announced their pregnancy while attending the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The couple appeared together on the red carpet, where Palvin debuted her baby bump in a light…