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Some pro athletes wore T-shirts the other day that ticked people off, predictably. Yeah, this is about the WNBA All-Stars, whose union has begun negotiations with the league on a new CBA. Before the showcase game on Saturday, players went through their pregame routines in matching shirts that read: “Pay us what you owe us.” And, predictably, on social media and in comment sections and, soon, in emails to me, people paid them insults. That shirt gets at why I wish this league and everything related to it would go away. just annoyed by the implication that they are being…

The man had all the looks of a cop. There was his motorcycle, a black-and-white bike with flashing lights and the words “Traffic Public Safety” printed on the side. He wore a green uniform with the winged wheels patch that adorns the uniforms of motorcycle officers and a badge announcing him as a member of the “Motor Officer Traffic Unit.” And the man appeared ready to enforce the law — with force, if necessary — carrying what appeared to be a Glock-style pistol, two stun guns, pepper spray and a baton, Hemet police said. But Marshal Goodnight is not a…

By LAURIE KELLMAN History, it has been said, is written by the winners. President Donald Trump is working that lever of power — again. This time, he’s insisting that Washington’s NFL team change its name from the Commanders back to the Redskins, a name that was considered offensive to Native Americans. Predictably, to Trump’s stated delight, an internet uproar ensued. It’s a return to the president’s favorite rebranding strategy, one well-used around the world and throughout history. Powers-that-be rename something — a body of water, a mountain in Alaska, St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Mumbai, various places in Israel after 1948 —…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. Related Articles Swanson: WNBA players aren’t afraid to ask to be paid what they’re owed Women’s Euro 2025: England stuns Italy in extra time to reach final Angels’ Zach Neto still trying to get comfortable with new sliding style Rams RT Rob Havenstein ready for start of camp as Alaric Jackson battles blood clots Rams, RB…

California’s public education system is failing, and the political machine running it is doubling down instead of repairing it. Nearly half of all students in this state cannot read or write at grade level, and math scores are even worse. But the crisis goes beyond academics. In too many classrooms, instruction is being replaced with political agendas that divide, confuse and push children further from mastering the education basics they deserve. Parents across California are waking up. They’re choosing charter schools, homeschool charters, and alternative learning models to protect their children and give them a shot at success. These options…

By DAMIAN J. TROISE NEW YORK (AP) — As the stock market pushes into record territory and bargains become harder to find, investors are once again turning to some of Wall Street’s beaten down companies in hopes of a quick score. The latest so-called meme stocks are the department store Kohl’s, which has surged this week, and the online-based real estate company Opendoor Technologies, which has skyrocketed this month. Both companies have been struggling in their respective sectors. Wall Street defines a meme stock as a stock that gains significant popularity and trading volume, primarily driven by social media hype…

Erik Menendez, who is imprisoned with his brother Lyle for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents, has been hospitalized with what his attorney on Tuesday called a serious medical condition. “Erik Menendez was transported to an outside medical facility on July 18,” according to the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. “While medical privacy laws restrict us from providing more details, he remains there in fair condition.” Mark Geragos, attorney for the Menendez Brothers, told TMZ that Erik “is having a serious medical condition right now,” but he refused to elaborate. TMZ reported that the medical issue is kidney…

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University announced disciplinary action Tuesday against students who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the Ivy League school’s main library before final exams in May and an encampment during alumni weekend last year. A student activist group said nearly 80 students were told they have been suspended for one to three years or expelled. The sanctions issued by a university judicial board also include probation and degree revocations, Columbia said in a statement. The action comes as the Manhattan university is negotiating with President Donald Trump’s administration to restore $400 million in federal funding it…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA — England is living on the brink and survived another near-inevitable elimination all the way to another Women’s European Championship final. The defending champion broke Italy’s hearts – twice – in a 2-1 win after extra time in their semifinal on Tuesday. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive goal in the 119th minute, shooting home the rebound only after Italy goalkeeper Laura Giuliani saved her penalty kick. Italy was forced into extra time because another substitute, Michelle Agyemang, leveled the game deep into stoppage time. Kelly and Agyemang also were crucial for England in…

WASHINGTON (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned the financial industry of a “significant impending fraud crisis” because of the ability of artificial intelligence tools to impersonate a person’s voice to bypass security checks and move money. Related Articles What’s happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans? LA County adopts fire maps that leave out much of Altadena’s burn area Investors breathe life into new batch of meme stocks as Kohl’s and Opendoor Technologies surge In-N-Out debate: Which is better for families, California or Tennessee? In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder addresses ‘In-N-Outta California’ backlash Altman spoke at a…