TUCSON, Ariz. — An Arizona Democratic field office opening celebration Friday afternoon featuring high-profile politicians was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters — four separate times. The third and fourth disruptions occurred while Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democratic Senate hopeful, was speaking on stage. The fourth protester got inches away from the congressman, pointing her finger at … Read more
As a beauty reporter, part of my job is to try new products in the skin- and hair-care space each month, so I can share the best products with our readers. In May, for example, I reported on and tried various bestselling SPF lip balms and clarifying shampoos. With each article, I test multiple products … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games. Kyrie Irving also scored 36 points for the Mavericks, who built a 29-point … Read more
Nearly every day of Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial, photographers have captured a grimacing Trump seated at the defense table, a former U.S. president for the first time facing criminal charges in an American courtroom. The judge, jurors and witnesses are not allowed to be photographed, but for most of the proceedings, pool photographers … Read more
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Character and parade performers at Disneyland in California are officially unionized. Federal labor officials said Wednesday that they’ve certified the results of a three-day election that took place earlier this month in Anaheim. Actors’ Equity Association will represent roughly 1,700 performers and assistants who help bring Disney’s popular characters to life at its Southern … Read more
Olympic all-around champion Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from this weekend’s U.S. Championships, ending her run for a third Olympic team, according to ESPN. Douglas cited an ankle injury sustained during training this week. “I love this sport and I love pushing my limits,” Douglas told ESPN. “I hope I can inspire both my peers and … Read more
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif — Rapper and singer Sean Kingston on Tuesday waived his right to fight extradition in a California court and agreed to be turned over to authorities in Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars worth of fraud. Kingston, 34, did not make a public court appearance but signed … Read more
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is fighting to avoid defeat in a hotly contested Republican primary runoff Tuesday, with a challenger attacking him for taking bipartisan votes, including helping pass a new gun law in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde in 2022. Voters are heading to the polls in Texas’ 23rd … Read more
Wild weather that killed at least 24 people over the long holiday weekend moved Monday afternoon to the Northeast, placing more than 30 million people under a severe thunderstorm watch. The National Weather Service said the watch, which stretched across Philadelphia; New Jersey; New York City; Syracuse, New York; and other major metropolitan areas, expired … Read more
Rafael Nadal is out after the first round of what could be his last French Open — a tournament he has dominated since he was a teenager. Nadal, 37, has won a record 14 French Open championships during his career. A 15th win proved far out of reach Monday: He lost in straight sets to … Read more