Exclusive | White House targets LAUSD over twisted policies hiding kids’ secrets from families — as ‘domestic terrorists’ row erupts again

Los Angeles schools face federal enforcement — and the possible loss of federal funding — over policies the Trump administration says improperly hide sensitive student information from parents. The action also revives the explosive controversy over the Biden administration’s response to angry parents at school-board meetings, after the National School Boards Association characterized some conduct as potentially amounting to “a form of domestic terrorism.” The Department of Education and Department of Justice announce Monday it is launching an “enforcement action” against the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second-largest, over policies that allegedly require school employees to conceal sensitive…

Padres deny Mason Miller pitch-tipping speculation

After it was all said and done, following the San Diego Padres’ questionable decision to have Mason Miller come out and pitch in the eighth and ninth innings, speculation arose that he was tipping his pitches. For the Padres, who find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the Milwaukee Brewers,…

Glamorous jet-set life of USC-educated Chinese spy suspect snared at LAX

A California realtor arrested for allegedly spying for the Chinese government appeared to have lived a jet-setting lifestyle before federal authorities detained her. Wanying Zhang, 34, also known as “Heather,” documented trips to Paris and outings with friends across the West Coast on her social media pages. Zhang also appears…

Seahawks signing Joe Mixon after mysterious year-long injury absence

Joe Mixon is back in the NFL. The veteran running back, who hasn’t played in the league since January 2025, is signing with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.  Mixon met with Seattle on Monday and will initially be signed to the team’s practice…

New sensor could help detect Parkinson’s disease in human tears

A quick cry could one day save your life. Brazilian researchers have developed a tiny sensor that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease in human tears — a method they say is faster, cheaper and far less invasive than the blood tests currently used to measure dopamine levels. Dopamine…

Chic, limited-edition ‘s–t shoes’ promise a healthier poop

It’s footwear fit for the porcelain throne. A gut health brand is giving bathroom breaks a stylish upgrade with a chic new alternative to the Squatty Potty, debuting a limited-edition pair of shoes it says can help make trips to the toilet a smoother experience. “They are about to change…

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