OLTEWAH, Tenn. – For Rachel Heck, Thursday’s 1-up victory over Anna Davis at the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur was about more than advancing to the next round. This week marks …
Curtis Jones
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The Trump administration in recent days deported a group of Mexican nationals who had been barred from removal to their home country after proving to an immigration court that they …
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Entertainment
This director made a John Hughes-inspired movie about a Mexican American teen
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGrowing up, filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke didn’t get to watch the scene in “The Breakfast Club” where the teenage characters smoke marijuana. That moment was removed from the VHS copy of …
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Climate
Heat deaths top 25,000 in Europe as scorching weather persists
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesExtreme heat has killed more than 25,000 people across Europe this year, according to the latest available data compiled by Bloomberg. Germany recorded the highest toll, with an estimated 11,900 …
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the second largest ever, and shows no sign of slowing down. To help, researchers are trying to expand experimental …
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National
Wildland firefighter deaths put crews on edge as fires blaze in multiple states : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA captain with the Clifton Fire Protection District salutes the passing procession carrying the bodies of three firefighters killed while fighting the Snyder Fire in Grand Junction, Colo., on June …
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Life Style
A terrible L.A. date taught me that ‘no’ is a complete sentence
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“I let go of negative self-talk. “I radiate confidence. “I focus on positivity.” I was staring at my 61-year-old reflection as I repeated these mantras suggested by my new therapist …
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latimes
Column: Don’t let Abdul El-Sayed’s identity eclipse his actual politics
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe day after the state’s Senate primary, I was at a gym in Michigan when I overheard a brief exchange about the results of the close race. The small group …
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npr
Blanche’s path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican’s support
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAttorney General Nominee Todd Blanche leaves a meeting on Capitol Hill on July 29, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Trump’s nominee for attorney …
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President Trump touted his endorsement track record Friday after one of his picks, Rep. Andy Ogles (R), lost his Thursday primary in Tennessee. “Last night was another good night for …