# đ•č𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 đ•ș𝖚𝖙𝖑𝖔𝖔𝗾 > News That Matters, Words That Empower. ## Posts - ['King of the Hill' voice actors on aging up Peggy, Bobby and Connie](https://nationoutlook.com/king-of-the-hill-voice-actors-on-aging-up-peggy-bobby-and-connie/): Years and years ago, Pamela Adlon, the actor and co-creator of “Better Things,” had to trade a Fox Body Ford Mustang with a V8 engine for a white minivan. “It was when I became a mom and I said, ‘I cannot go down like this,’ ” Adlon says. So, she had the minivan painted with... - [Amazon cuts 110 jobs in reorganization of Wondery audio division](https://nationoutlook.com/amazon-cuts-110-jobs-in-reorganization-of-wondery-audio-division/): Amazon on Monday said it is cutting 110 roles from its audio division Wondery as part of a restructuring effort. The cuts reflect an industry shift toward producing more podcasts with video, a format that has become more popular with consumers who listen to their favorite hosts on platforms including YouTube and Spotify. The layoffs... - [Brandi Glanville gets chemical burns after using Nair on her face](https://nationoutlook.com/brandi-glanville-gets-chemical-burns-after-using-nair-on-her-face/): An experiment intended to rid “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Brandi Glanville of a facial parasite left the former reality TV star with chemical burns. In a short video posted to TikTok on Sunday that is a little startling and also a little painful-looking, Glanville, 52, said that she decided to use Nair... - [Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied release ahead of sentencing](https://nationoutlook.com/sean-diddy-combs-denied-release-ahead-of-sentencing/): Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in federal custody until he faces sentencing later this year, a judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian on Monday denied the disgraced rapper and music producer’s motion requesting release prior to his sentencing on Oct. 3, The Times has confirmed. Combs has been in federal custody in the... - [At KCON, fans dance with their favorite K-pop idols — and each other](https://nationoutlook.com/at-kcon-fans-dance-with-their-favorite-k-pop-idols-and-each-other/): On Friday, the Los Angeles Convention Center was a sea of green. The convention center was home to L.A.’s 12th annual KCON, a Korean music festival that ran from Friday to Sunday. While the three-day convention began in 2012 as a celebration of K-pop, its programming has expanded to feature panels with K-drama actors, skincare... - [Cynthia Erivo is divine in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Hollywood Bowl](https://nationoutlook.com/cynthia-erivo-is-divine-in-jesus-christ-superstar-at-hollywood-bowl/): Cynthia Erivo, a noted theatrical divinity, redeemed the title of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl last weekend in a magnetic, heaven-sent performance that established God the Savior as a queer Black woman, as many of us suspected might be the case all along. Divine dispensation allowed me to catch the final performance of... - [Flaco JimĂ©nez, titan of Tex-Mex, knew how to beat back la migra with humor](https://nationoutlook.com/flaco-jimenez-titan-of-tex-mex-knew-how-to-beat-back-la-migra-with-humor/): The accordionist commands the stage, his eyes staring off as if in a trance, his fingers trilling out the opening notes of a tune. It’s a long, sinuous riff, one so intoxicating that the audience in front of him can’t help but to two-step across the crowded dance floor. He and his singing partner unfurl... - [Oasis speaks out after man falls to death at Wembley Stadium show](https://nationoutlook.com/oasis-speaks-out-after-man-falls-to-death-at-wembley-stadium-show/): A man fell to his death at the Oasis concert on Saturday at Wembley Stadium, British Metropolitan Police have confirmed. In a statement given to the BBC, officials said they responded to a report that a man in his 40s had been injured at the show around 10:19 p.m. BST. After discovering “injuries consistent with... - [Soulja Boy arrested near his L.A. store on suspicion of weapons possession](https://nationoutlook.com/soulja-boy-arrested-near-his-l-a-store-on-suspicion-of-weapons-possession/): Soulja Boy faces a fresh round of legal woes, months after he was found liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant. Los Angeles police arrested the 35-year-old rap star, known for “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” and “Kiss Me Thru the Phone,” early Sunday morning on suspicion of being a convicted... - [Dave Edmunds hospitalized after cardiac arrest, his wife says](https://nationoutlook.com/dave-edmunds-hospitalized-after-cardiac-arrest-his-wife-says/): Dave Edmunds suffered a “major cardiac arrest” and faces a “very long journey” to recovery, according to his wife, who detailed the Welsh musician’s health struggles in a Facebook post. Best known perhaps for his 1970 hit “I Hear You Knocking,” Edmunds — who also formed the band Rockpile with Nick Lowe — “died in... - [Skydance's David Ellison shakes up Paramount leadership](https://nationoutlook.com/skydances-david-ellison-shakes-up-paramount-leadership/): David Ellison’s Skydance Media has unveiled its leadership structure for Paramount, beginning a shake-up as the Shari Redstone era winds to a close. Ellison will become chairman and chief executive of the new Paramount Skydance Corp. with a goal of reviving the legendary entertainment company. The structure will largely be decentralized with Ellison entrusting his... - [5 revelations from 'Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run'](https://nationoutlook.com/5-revelations-from-tonight-in-jungleland-the-making-of-born-to-run/): On the Shelf Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run By Peter Ames CarlinDoubleday: 256 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Before “Born to Run,” Bruce Springsteen was in danger of being dropped by his record label.... - [Why streaming ads so much worse than traditional ones](https://nationoutlook.com/why-streaming-ads-so-much-worse-than-traditional-ones/): We all need to stop getting mad about the fact that our favorite streaming series are now full of ads and focus on how awful those ads are. Yes, it is infuriating that streaming platforms sold a product they could not reasonably hope to sustain. The promise that, for a small fee, viewers would be... - [Jacob Soboroff will join MSNBC after network splits from NBC News](https://nationoutlook.com/jacob-soboroff-will-join-msnbc-after-network-splits-from-nbc-news/): NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff will join MSNBC full time once the progressive cable channel is spun off into a new company, which will be called Versant. Later this year, MSNBC is heading to Versant, which will be the new stand-alone home for current parent company Comcast’s cable networks. As a result, MSNBC will no... - [Love 'The Bear' or 'The Pitt'? 8 TV classics to stream next](https://nationoutlook.com/love-the-bear-or-the-pitt-8-tv-classics-to-stream-next/): When William Shakespeare wrote “What’s past is prologue,” he wasn’t thinking about television. But the Bard’s wisdom certainly applies to the latest batch of Emmy-nominated series. Here are the spiritual predecessors to eight of this season’s most-lauded shows. (All of the older titles are available on DVD and/or streaming.) If you like “The Pitt,” check... - [Sterling K. Brown on 'Paradise,' his ayahuasca trip and more](https://nationoutlook.com/sterling-k-brown-on-paradise-his-ayahuasca-trip-and-more/): Sterling K. Brown is telling me about the underground bunker in his Ladera Heights home, a feature common to houses built during the Cold War, when fears of a nuclear holocaust ran rampant and kids were watching “duck and cover” films at school. Brown and his wife, Ryan Michelle BathĂ©, sealed the bunker when they... - [The Magic Castle's training program for kids celebrates 50 years](https://nationoutlook.com/the-magic-castles-training-program-for-kids-celebrates-50-years/): Anja Steyn has three disparate loves: puzzles, horror movies and magic. And during her show at the Magic Castle two weeks ago, she not only predicted the horror film someone was thinking of — she produced an almost-finished puzzle of the movie poster, with the last piece in the unsuspecting audience member’s possession. “Some of... - ['The Colonel and the King' review: Elvis biographer tackles Tom Parker](https://nationoutlook.com/the-colonel-and-the-king-review-elvis-biographer-tackles-tom-parker/): Book Review The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership That Rocked the World By Peter GuralnickLittle, Brown & Co.: 624 pages, $38If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. The popular perception of Colonel Tom Parker is... - ['King of the Hill' and 'Gumball' are back after a long hiatus](https://nationoutlook.com/king-of-the-hill-and-gumball-are-back-after-a-long-hiatus/): I will say this: I should be watching more cartoons. It has been harder to indulge this passion for some of the best, most pleasurable work television has to offer with so many ordinary series fighting for my professional time and attention, but here and now I make a more or less midyear resolution to... - [Scottie Scheffler's role in 'Happy Gilmore 2' a gift for golf fans](https://nationoutlook.com/scottie-schefflers-role-in-happy-gilmore-2-a-gift-for-golf-fans/): This is a story about a movie that saved a sport. OK, that’s a stretch, but only a little one. Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 golfer in the world. Has been for a couple of years. He has won two Masters titles, one PGA Championship and the recent British Open, as well as an... - [Josh Gad may perform Sunday in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' post-COVID](https://nationoutlook.com/josh-gad-may-perform-sunday-in-jesus-christ-superstar-post-covid/): Aug. 2, 2025 12:28 PM PT It felt like 2022 all over again when Josh Gad took to Instagram to express his heartbreak about contracting a “virus known as COVID” and announce his decision to pull out of playing King Herod in the highly anticipated production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl, which... - [Sydney Sweeney ad is not Nazi propaganda. Those DHS posts, however ...](https://nationoutlook.com/sydney-sweeney-ad-is-not-nazi-propaganda-those-dhs-posts-however/): Thanks to a lazy pun that’s as uninspired as the jeans it’s meant to sell, a series of American Eagle Outfitters ads starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney have sparked a culture war. In one of several videos associated with the retailer’s campaign, the accomplished performer who also happens to be a blond bombshell says, “Genes... - ['Folktales' review: Teens connect with nature at a different kind of school](https://nationoutlook.com/folktales-review-teens-connect-with-nature-at-a-different-kind-of-school/): For centuries, mythology looked to gods to explain a disquieting world. But in the new documentary “Folktales,” from “Jesus Camp” filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, which follows a trio of jumbled Scandinavian teens to a remote Norwegian school that builds character in the snowy wild, the answer to life may just lie in what... - [Paula Deen abruptly closes her the Lady and Sons restaurant](https://nationoutlook.com/paula-deen-abruptly-closes-her-the-lady-and-sons-restaurant/): In the late 1990s, Paula Deen was an independent restaurateur whose family-operated restaurant had just received a glowing review from USA Today. Her life and career were permanently changed. Now, over 25 years later, the Georgia native has announced the closing of the Lady and Sons — the iconic restaurant that made her a star... - ['And Just Like That ...' it's ending with Season 3](https://nationoutlook.com/and-just-like-that-its-ending-with-season-3/): “And Just Like That …” it’s over. The current third season of the “Sex and the City” sequel will be its last, showrunner, writer and director Michael Patrick King said in a statement on social media Friday. And it’ll wrap in an exaggerated fashion that would suit Carrie’s style: a two-part finale on HBO Max,... - ['2000 Meters to Andriivka' review: A pummeling dispatch from Ukraine's frontline](https://nationoutlook.com/2000-meters-to-andriivka-review-a-pummeling-dispatch-from-ukraines-frontline/): We know from headlines that small-scale technologies such as drones have transformed war, most urgently affecting Ukraine’s ability to stay in a bruising battle for its existence against Russia. But it’s done the same for covering war too, especially the kind of fleet, up-close dispatch of which we can now say Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov... - [Robert Wilson dead: Visionary playwright, director, visual artist dies](https://nationoutlook.com/robert-wilson-dead-visionary-playwright-director-visual-artist-dies/): Robert Wilson, a leader in avant-garde theater who collaborated with Philip Glass, David Byrne and Lady Gaga over his six-decade career, has died. He was 83. The “Einstein on the Beach” director died Thursday at his home in Water Mill, N.Y., after a “brief but acute illness,” according to his website. “While facing his diagnosis... - [After nearly 60 years, Corp. for Public Broadcasting shuts down](https://nationoutlook.com/after-nearly-60-years-corp-for-public-broadcasting-shuts-down/): The Corp. for Public Broadcasting said Friday it was shutting down, about one week after President Trump signed legislation stripping its funding. The group, which administers funds for PBS TV affiliates and NPR radio stations, said it would “begin an orderly wind-down of its operations.” A majority of staff positions will be cut Sept. 30,... - [Frankie and the Witch Fingers casts a spell on L.A.'s rock scene](https://nationoutlook.com/frankie-and-the-witch-fingers-casts-a-spell-on-l-a-s-rock-scene/): What do Dead Kennedys’ Jello Biafra, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and Motley CrĂŒe bassist Nikki Sixx have in common? They all dig Frankie and the Witch Fingers, an L.A.-based band whose irresistible garagey-psychedelic rock sometimes even invokes shades of Oingo Boingo and Devo thanks to a staccato freneticism and pointed lyrics. The diversity of... - [Anaheim finally has a bookstore that 'feels like home'](https://nationoutlook.com/anaheim-finally-has-a-bookstore-that-feels-like-home/): The crowd inside the Untold Story in Anaheim was ready for open mic night to begin last week, but there was no way it would start on time. Whenever owner Lizzette Barrios GraciĂĄn tried to approach the podium, someone pulled her away for a hug. A congrats. A recommendation. A thanks. The bookstore opened last... - [Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails swap drummers](https://nationoutlook.com/foo-fighters-and-nine-inch-nails-swap-drummers/): Foo Fighters have a new drummer: the former percussionist for Nine Inch Nails. Nine Inch Nails have a new drummer: The former sticksman for Foo Fighters. Foo Fighters fired its new drummer Josh Freese this year, just two years into his tenure behind one of the most coveted thrones in rock following the death of... - [Books to read in August 2025](https://nationoutlook.com/books-to-read-in-august-2025/): Reading List 10 books for your August reading list If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Contrary to some recent media chatter, the novel isn’t dead: A glance at this month’s choices, which include quirky robot sci-fi, an artist’s tale set... - ['L.A. Women' review: Ella Berman revisits ’60s Laurel Canyon scene](https://nationoutlook.com/l-a-women-review-ella-berman-revisits-60s-laurel-canyon-scene/): Book Review L.A. Women By Ella BermanBerkley: 416 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Ella Berman’s third novel, “L.A. Women,” is set in Laurel Canyon between the mid-’60s and mid-’70s. It’s a perfect place and time for a novelist... - ['Chief of War' review: Jason Momoa centers Hawaiian warrior's story](https://nationoutlook.com/chief-of-war-review-jason-momoa-centers-hawaiian-warriors-story/): A slow-paced, fact-based period drama of war and love in precolonial Hawai’i, “Chief of War,” premiering Friday on Apple TV+, presents co-creator and star Jason Momoa as the late-18th century warrior Ka’iana in a story set at the intersection of the island kingdoms and the arrival of European colonists. It’s clearly a passion project, and... - [Kamala Harris tells Stephen Colbert the American system is 'broken'](https://nationoutlook.com/kamala-harris-tells-stephen-colbert-the-american-system-is-broken/): In her first interview since losing the election to President Trump and leaving office, former Vice President Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” that her decision not to run for California governor was more “basic” than saving herself for a “different office” — which is to say, another run for president in... - [Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis amid world tour](https://nationoutlook.com/justin-timberlake-reveals-lyme-disease-diagnosis-amid-world-tour/): As Justin Timberlake bid farewell to his Forget Tomorrow world tour, he got candid with fans about his health. The “Mirrors” and “SexyBack” pop star, 44, on Thursday revealed in a heartfelt Instagram post that he powered through his circuit of live performances as he battled a “relentlessly debilitating” bout of Lyme disease. The singer,... - [Why is good health a sign of wealth?](https://nationoutlook.com/why-is-good-health-a-sign-of-wealth/): The Real Significance of WealthMoney, opulent belongings, and social standing are often linked to wealth. However, living a life free from illnesses, stress, and physical constraints is what true riches is all about, not simply financial success. A wealthy someone who is ill cannot appreciate their money. Conversely, a healthy individual can lead a happy... - [How fashion started ?](https://nationoutlook.com/how-fashion-started/): The Origins: Clothes as DefenseFashion has its roots in prehistoric periods, when early people employed plant fibers, fur, and animal hides to shield themselves from inclement weather. These early clothes were made for practicality rather than fashion. But even in prehistoric societies, individuals started experimenting with accessories, patterns, and dyes, which helped establish the idea... - [Jennifer Aniston's surprising take on Matthew Perry's death](https://nationoutlook.com/jennifer-anistons-surprising-take-on-matthew-perrys-death/): Jennifer Aniston just came out with an unexpected, wistful comment about her “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry’s death: Part of her, she said, thinks it might be “better” for him that he died. “We did everything we could when we could,” the “Morning Show” star said in an interview published Monday by Vanity Fair, talking about... - [Prince Harry and Meghan stay with Netflix — but with a lesser deal](https://nationoutlook.com/prince-harry-and-meghan-stay-with-netflix-but-with-a-lesser-deal/): Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue their stint at Netflix after their production company signed a multi-year, first-look deal with the streamer for film and television projects. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new arrangement is less exclusive than their original 2020 agreement with Netflix, which was an overall deal, according to a... - [What's next for SAG-AFTRA as Fran Drescher declines to seek reelection](https://nationoutlook.com/whats-next-for-sag-aftra-as-fran-drescher-declines-to-seek-reelection/): Fran Drescher’s decision to not run for reelection as SAG-AFTRA president opens up the race to lead a major Hollywood labor union at a pivotal time as actors face issues such as the rise of AI and a challenging job market two years after a long strike. Actors Sean Astin and Chuck Slavin are seeking... - [Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce's podcast? Swifties think it's happening](https://nationoutlook.com/taylor-swift-on-travis-kelces-podcast-swifties-think-its-happening/): Travis and Jason Kelce are going to have a “a special episode with a VERY special guest” on their “New Heights” podcast this week. That’s big news … because that mystery guest can be only one person, right? Just to be clear, the person in question would be Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, pop superstar Taylor Swift.... - [Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mother speaks out after actor's death](https://nationoutlook.com/malcolm-jamal-warners-mother-speaks-out-after-actors-death/): Pamela Warner, the mother of late “Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, looked beyond loss and offered some comfort to his fans as she broke her silence about his sudden death in July. The elder Warner created an Instagram page dedicated to her son’s legacy and on Friday released a contemplative and lengthy statement saying the... - ['The Studio' guide to L.A.: Where Apple TV+ characters live, eat, shop](https://nationoutlook.com/the-studio-guide-to-l-a-where-apple-tv-characters-live-eat-shop/): The characters on “The Studio” — the Apple TV+ hit that recently earned a record-breaking 23 Emmy nominations, the most ever for a freshman comedy — don’t have much of a life outside the confines of their high-pressure jobs running the fictional Continental Studios. But they do get out from time to time. And when... - ['Comics Unleashed': Byron Allen joins CBS late night at pivotal time](https://nationoutlook.com/comics-unleashed-byron-allen-joins-cbs-late-night-at-pivotal-time/): Before Byron Allen became a media mogul, he was one of those comedians whose life was changed by Johnny Carson. Growing up, Allen would accompany his mother to the NBC lot in Burbank, where she worked as a publicist, and was provided with a show business education. An aspiring comic who played comedy clubs as... - [Why Chicano artist Perry Picasshoe is melting ice blocks in Riverside](https://nationoutlook.com/why-chicano-artist-perry-picasshoe-is-melting-ice-blocks-in-riverside/): Some SoCal residents spent their summer at the beach, or at their local rooftop pool; others spent it indoors, hiding from ICE agents. It’s why Riverside artist Perry Picasshoe spent his summer documenting the melting of 36 ice blocks on sidewalks across the Inland Empire. He traveled to nine locations, a mix of parks, storefronts... - [Paramount lands UFC rights in $7.7-billion streaming and TV deal](https://nationoutlook.com/paramount-lands-ufc-rights-in-7-7-billion-streaming-and-tv-deal/): In a major early move under new ownership, Paramount acquired the media rights to UFC’s mixed martial arts events in the U.S, the company said Monday. Paramount signed a seven-year deal with TKO Group Holdings that will put 13 marquee events and 30 fight nights on streaming platform Paramount+. Some of the matches will air... - [Jeff Hiller: 'Somebody Somewhere's' Joel was 'true to me' too](https://nationoutlook.com/jeff-hiller-somebody-somewheres-joel-was-true-to-me-too/): “I know it’s a cliche to say I wasn’t expecting it, but I was not expecting it,” says Jeff Hiller of his surprise Emmy nomination for his supporting role in the HBO comedy “Somebody Somewhere.” One could forgive Hiller’s low expectations. Starring Bridget Everett as Sam, a single, middle-aged woman navigating small-town life in Kansas... - ['Last of Us,' 'White Lotus' explainer shows get Emmy love too](https://nationoutlook.com/last-of-us-white-lotus-explainer-shows-get-emmy-love-too/): In an age of changing media consumption (and work-from-home) habits, the phrase “watercooler television” may be something of an anachronism. But as anyone following shows like “The White Lotus” can tell you, discussing, dissecting and debating hit series never goes out of style. And of all networks, HBO knows how best to capitalize on such... - [Can Blue Note become the new hot spot for L.A. jazz?](https://nationoutlook.com/can-blue-note-become-the-new-hot-spot-for-l-a-jazz/): Danny Bensusan opened the Blue Note in Greenwich Village in 1981 and helped it quickly became home to some of the biggest names in jazz. Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Oscar Peterson and Lionel Hampton are just some of the iconic acts who played there, and Chick Corea, Peterson, Keith Jarrett and James Carter recorded live... - [After 'Gilded Age' finale, Carrie Coon sees Bertha as Villain No. 1](https://nationoutlook.com/after-gilded-age-finale-carrie-coon-sees-bertha-as-villain-no-1/): Even hardcore fans of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” may have been surprised how far Bertha Russell, portrayed by now three-time Emmy nominee Carrie Coon, went this season in her quest to climb the heights of 1880s New York society. After forcing her daughter Gladys (Taissa Farmiga) to marry a British duke to solidify the family’s... - [Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos founder, dead at 77](https://nationoutlook.com/bobby-whitlock-derek-and-the-dominos-founder-dead-at-77/): Bobby Whitlock, the keyboardist, singer-songwriter and co-founder of the blues-rock group Derek and the Dominos, has died. He was 77. In a statement, his manager, Carole Kaye, said, “With profound sadness, the family of Bobby Whitlock announces his passing at 1:20 a.m. on Aug. 10 after a brief illness. He passed in his home in... - [A few slices of life from the future Los Angeles](https://nationoutlook.com/a-few-slices-of-life-from-the-future-los-angeles/): Aug. 10, 2025 3 AM PT Ham and Cheese By Steph Cha Author Steph Cha in the kitchen at Louisa’s Trattoria in Larchmont Village. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) Marlowe Lee was off the clock, 12 more hours in the can, but Call-Me-Jessie had changed the closing procedure, and now, for the second week... - [Hollywood takes a wrecking ball to Los Angeles](https://nationoutlook.com/hollywood-takes-a-wrecking-ball-to-los-angeles/): “Everybody’s very happy, ‘cause the sun is shining all the time.Looks like another perfect day. I love L.A.” — Randy Newman Ever since its founding in 1781, Los Angeles has been labeled as the City of Angels. But the future president of the United States has a far less heavenly opinion, predicting in a fiery... - [Review: 'Miracle Mile' depicts 'the kind of apocalypse that L.A. people imagine'](https://nationoutlook.com/review-miracle-mile-depicts-the-kind-of-apocalypse-that-l-a-people-imagine/): “Miracle Mile” takes place in a city in the throes of chaos as Angelenos flee the threat of a nuclear strike. The film was released in 1988, but it has resurfaced in the last few years, attracting sold-out crowds at the American Cinematheque and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Written and directed... - [Commentary: These nonfiction writers looked for the future of L.A. Did they find it?](https://nationoutlook.com/commentary-these-nonfiction-writers-looked-for-the-future-of-l-a-did-they-find-it/): The Los Angeles we know has long been an irresistible subject for novelists and moviemakers — so much so that they’ve often tortured reality to make it conform to their imagination. Robert Towne mined the history of the Los Angeles Aqueduct in his screenplay for “Chinatown” but moved the story ahead up by some two... - [Disney settles with Gina Carano: It was the right thing to do](https://nationoutlook.com/disney-settles-with-gina-carano-it-was-the-right-thing-to-do/): Actress Gina Carano, Lucasfilm and its parent company Walt Disney Co. have settled the federal lawsuit filed in which Carano claimed that, in 2021, she was wrongfully terminated from her role in “The Mandalorian” after she expressed her conservative political views on social media. The settlement details have not been made public, but Lucasfilm released... - [Greg Gutfeld reminds Fallon about their 'wasted' night in NYC](https://nationoutlook.com/greg-gutfeld-reminds-fallon-about-their-wasted-night-in-nyc/): Jimmy Fallon once grabbed a cigarette out of Greg Gutfeld’s mouth, crinkled it up and tossed it to the ground, hollering at the Fox News personality, “Those things will kill you!” But it sounds like the place where they were hanging out had a shot at killing them too. The two late-night hosts were both... - [Busta Rhymes denies allegations in ex-assistant's lawsuit](https://nationoutlook.com/busta-rhymes-denies-allegations-in-ex-assistants-lawsuit/): Busta Rhymes is rejecting claims leveled against him in a lawsuit filed this week by a former assistant, calling it an “attempted shake-down.” Dashiel Gables, who filed the lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, is accusing Rhymes — real name Trevor Smith Jr. — of wage and hour... - ['It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley' review: An unsettled life finds focus](https://nationoutlook.com/its-never-over-jeff-buckley-review-an-unsettled-life-finds-focus/): Short, pained lives marked by achievement and promise and then abruptly gone leave a restless afterglow. Youth is supposed to fade away, not become one’s permanent state. And regarding the late musician Jeff Buckley — a roiling romantic with piercing good looks whose singing could rattle bones and raise hairs — that loss in 1997,... - [This book explains how to get a job in Hollywood](https://nationoutlook.com/this-book-explains-how-to-get-a-job-in-hollywood/): The road to find steady work in Hollywood is more fraught now than ever before. The entertainment industry is in the throes of a seismic transformation, as traditional jobs are vanishing, and AI threatens to completely upend the way visual media is made and consumed. 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Wayne, Ind., Lafayette, La., and Paducah, Ky., were part of the transaction. The stations each have affiliations with... - [Gary Oldman on 'Slow Horses' ending, famous fan Queen Camilla, more](https://nationoutlook.com/gary-oldman-on-slow-horses-ending-famous-fan-queen-camilla-more/): Sir Gary Oldman — he received a British knighthood in King Charles’ June birthday honors list — appears on Zoom at his home in Palm Springs in front of a display of his own black-and-white photographs. “I do all sorts of photography, but I also do 19th century wet plate,” he says. “I just like... - [King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard talk going orchestral at the Bowl, and finally saying 'F— Spotify'](https://nationoutlook.com/king-gizzard-the-lizard-wizard-talk-going-orchestral-at-the-bowl-and-finally-saying-f-spotify/): Need a model for how to thrive in the stranglehold of the modern music economy? 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Hundreds to thousands of animal species go extinct every year, according to the World Wildlife Fund, and things are projected to... - [Karin Slaughter launches new book while overseeing Peacock TV series](https://nationoutlook.com/karin-slaughter-launches-new-book-while-overseeing-peacock-tv-series/): On the Shelf We Are All Guilty Here By Karin SlaughterWilliam Morrow: 448 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. As Karin Slaughter talks about her new thriller book series, “We Are All Guilty Here,” she’s equally wry, reflective and... - [Bella Ramsey on 'The Last of Us' stunts, Pedro Pascal and more](https://nationoutlook.com/bella-ramsey-on-the-last-of-us-stunts-pedro-pascal-and-more/): For Bella Ramsey, real pressure came with stepping into the leading role for the second season of “The Last of Us.” But it wasn’t entirely mental. The difficulty came from performing nearly every scene without the solidarity of co-star Pedro Pascal, whose character Joel was brutally killed off in Episode 2. “I did feel the... - [Rob Delaney on the 'emotional budgeting' behind 'Dying for Sex'](https://nationoutlook.com/rob-delaney-on-the-emotional-budgeting-behind-dying-for-sex/): Whether crossing the Atlantic to marry someone who’s not all that into it (“Catastrophe”), sacrificing body parts to the schemes of a femme fatale (“Bad Monkey”) or enabling a terminal cancer patient’s dominant desires (“Dying for Sex”), Rob Delaney’s become an expert at portraying men who’ll do just about anything for their women — or... - [Mexican indie act Caloncho brings his groove to the Wiltern on Aug. 8](https://nationoutlook.com/mexican-indie-act-caloncho-brings-his-groove-to-the-wiltern-on-aug-8/): The Latin Grammy-nominated artist, now on tour with Daniel, Me EstĂĄs Matando, promises “drama and boleros” — and talks his surprise collab with Tejano star Bobby Pulido Caloncho wants to bliss you out. 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Instead, it seems he stepped on some toes. The designer unveiled his Oaxaca Slip On with Adidas at the Art Museum... - [Camilla Luddington reveals Hashimoto's disease diagnosis](https://nationoutlook.com/camilla-luddington-reveals-hashimotos-disease-diagnosis/): For actor Camilla Luddington, a recent blood test held the key to understanding her “slower” and lower-energy demeanor. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star on Wednesday opened up about her health, revealing she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto’s disease. In an episode of her and co-star Jessica Capshaw’s “Call It What It... - [New boss of Paramount grilled about rumored Trump deal](https://nationoutlook.com/new-boss-of-paramount-grilled-about-rumored-trump-deal/): David Ellison finally clinched his prize Thursday, completing Skydance Media’s $8-billion takeover of the historic Paramount. 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He reportedly died July 22 of natural causes at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., his longtime fiancĂ©e Stephanie Bliss told the Hollywood Reporter. He was 82. Wise and Reynolds shared the... - [Trump says Fallon and Kimmel are next after Colbert cancellation](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-says-fallon-and-kimmel-are-next-after-colbert-cancellation/): At a recent news conference, President Trump touched on questions about tariffs, Gaza and vaccines before zeroing in on one of his favorite subjects: TV and radio ratings. A journalist, referring to an unconfirmed report that Howard Stern’s SiriusXM radio show was being canceled, handed Trump a sugar-coated softball: “Is the Hate Trump business model... - [Eddie Palmieri, a champion of Latin jazz, dies at 88](https://nationoutlook.com/eddie-palmieri-a-champion-of-latin-jazz-dies-at-88/): Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning Nuyorican pianist, bandleader and composer who helped innovate Afro-Caribbean music in the States and transform the New York salsa scene, died on Wednesday. He was 88. According to a post on his official Instagram, Palmieri passed away in his Hackensack, N.J., home. The New York Times confirmed via his youngest daughter,... - ['Weapons' review: Six characters reveal bloody slices of the truth](https://nationoutlook.com/weapons-review-six-characters-reveal-bloody-slices-of-the-truth/): The rise of evil is more believable than its defeat. Implausible horror movies ask you to buy that a curse can be broken, a killer bested, nightmares tidied into a neat resolution. But filmmaker Zach Cregger enjoys making a mess. His buzzy breakout, 2022’s “Barbarian,” tangled several narratives in one basement, jolting audiences with a... - ['Freakier Friday' review: Lohan, Curtis realign for a four-way swap](https://nationoutlook.com/freakier-friday-review-lohan-curtis-realign-for-a-four-way-swap/): “Freakier Friday” proves that time is its own magical device. Generations of fans of the body-swap series — from the original 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and Jodie Foster‘s 1976 Disney adaptation to this 21st century update — have had decades to learn firsthand that everyone becomes their parents, no cursed fortune cookie required. In... - [Brandon Blackstock dead at 48: Clarkson's ex was father of 4](https://nationoutlook.com/brandon-blackstock-dead-at-48-clarksons-ex-was-father-of-4/): Brandon Blackstock, the talent manager who was married to singer Kelly Clarkson for seven years, has died of an unspecified cancer. He was 48. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” his family confirmed Thursday in a statement to The Times. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for... - [Being a special ed teacher taught Chinedu Unaka a lesson in stand-up](https://nationoutlook.com/being-a-special-ed-teacher-taught-chinedu-unaka-a-lesson-in-stand-up/): There are some aspects of comedy you just can’t teach. But for comedian Chinedu Unaka, plenty was learned while giving lessons in a classroom. As a kid growing up in South L.A., it wasn’t planned that he would find his way to comedy by stepping up to the chalkboard to teach mild to moderate special... - [Bruce Goff's legacy lives on at LACMA and through renegade architects](https://nationoutlook.com/bruce-goffs-legacy-lives-on-at-lacma-and-through-renegade-architects/): The one and only pre-millennium building that LACMA director Michael Govan elected to save as part of his campus revamp was the museum’s Japanese Pavilion, designed by the brilliant, undeniably quirky architect Bruce Goff. The edifice is like nothing else near it, or in all of L.A.: a series of rough stone towers and fiberglass... - ['Demascus' review: Tubi sci-fi comedy is a must-watch](https://nationoutlook.com/demascus-review-tubi-sci-fi-comedy-is-a-must-watch/): The road to “Demascus” — premiering Thursday on Tubi — runs through AMC, which had commissioned the series and then, though a six-episode season was completed, declined to air it. 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They’re... - [Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson team up for 'The Pickup' on Prime: Review](https://nationoutlook.com/eddie-murphy-pete-davidson-team-up-for-the-pickup-on-prime-review/): Once upon a time, movie houses were full of all sorts of pictures — big pictures, little pictures, A pictures, B pictures, smart pictures, silly pictures. Nowadays, with the film business contracting around blockbusters, the little pictures, the B pictures and the silly pictures have deserted the theaters for television which, in its streaming multiplicity,... - [Rainbow Kitten Surprise will release 'Bones' on Sept. 26](https://nationoutlook.com/rainbow-kitten-surprise-will-release-bones-on-sept-26/): Last year, the British dance musician known as Fred Again.. put out a feeler to the Nashville-based alt-rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise about a possible collaboration. Ela Melo, who’s fronted Rainbow Kitten Surprise since she and guitarist Darrick Keller formed the group over a decade ago as students at North Carolina’s Appalachian State University, was... - [Paramount film chief Brian Robbins exits ahead of Skydance takeover](https://nationoutlook.com/paramount-film-chief-brian-robbins-exits-ahead-of-skydance-takeover/): Paramount Global Co-Chief Executive Brian Robbins stepped down Wednesday, a day before David Ellison’s Skydance Media absorbs the entertainment company. The move was expected. Skydance unveiled it senior management team earlier this week, signaling its plans to shake up the leadership of Robbins’ turf — the famed Paramount Pictures on Melrose Avenue. Robbins has led... - [Dean Cain, 'South Park' both in posts recruiting for ICE](https://nationoutlook.com/dean-cain-south-park-both-in-posts-recruiting-for-ice/): Dean Cain played a superhero on TV 30 years ago. 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He walked on stage, now the proud paterfamilias with greying hair and a broad welcoming smile on... - [Glorya Kaufman dead: Philanthropist transformed dance in L.A.](https://nationoutlook.com/glorya-kaufman-dead-philanthropist-transformed-dance-in-l-a/): Glorya Kaufman, the philanthropist who transformed dance in Los Angeles through the establishment of an eponymous dance school at the University of Southern California as well as a prominent dance series at the Music Center, among many other initiatives, has died. She was 95. Kaufman’s death was confirmed by a representative for the Music Center,... - [Jane Pitt dead: The mom of film star Brad Pitt was 84](https://nationoutlook.com/jane-pitt-dead-the-mom-of-film-star-brad-pitt-was-84/): Jane Pitt, a schoolteacher, philanthropist and the mother of film star Brad Pitt, died on Tuesday at the age of 84. The Pitt family shared her obituary with KY3, an NBC-affiliated station in Springfield, Mo., where Jane and her husband, Bill, raised their three children — Brad, Doug Pitt and Julie Neal. The cause of... - [Father of Oasis fan who fell to death at Wembley concert speaks out](https://nationoutlook.com/father-of-oasis-fan-who-fell-to-death-at-wembley-concert-speaks-out/): The father of a fan who tragically fell to their death on Saturday at an Oasis concert has spoken out. Clive Claydon, 75, told the Guardian that Lee Claydon, was a “hardworking family man” who “loved to be with his family.” He added that the 45-year-old had attended the show with his brother and his... - [Soulja Boy released after D.A. drops felony weapons charge](https://nationoutlook.com/soulja-boy-released-after-d-a-drops-felony-weapons-charge/): Rap star Soulja Boy appeared to be all smiles — and some song — as he celebrated the latest update in his recent weapons possession case in Los Angeles. The 35-year-old “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” hitmaker hinted at his release from police custody on Tuesday, sharing an Instagram story that sees him happily singing the... - [The 'Hamilton' musical movie is coming to theaters this September](https://nationoutlook.com/the-hamilton-musical-movie-is-coming-to-theaters-this-september/): The hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is making its way to the big screen on Sept. 5. Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the theatrical release date for the Tony Award-winning musical Tuesday night during an interview on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” “We always wanted to release it theatrically, but then the pandemic hit and so we... - [Bill Hader reveals reason behind his absence from 'SNL' special](https://nationoutlook.com/bill-hader-reveals-reason-behind-his-absence-from-snl-special/): Actor Bill Hader revealed the real reason that he did not attend the star-studded prime time special celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live.” Hint: It wasn’t scheduling conflicts as previously stated by his representative. During an appearance Monday on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Hader said that comedian Andy Samberg called with an... - [Shakira at SoFi Stadium: 10 best moments](https://nationoutlook.com/shakira-at-sofi-stadium-10-best-moments/): After a tour postponement, a canceled festival appearance and a show called off at the last minute, Shakira finally made it to Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium this week on a world tour behind 2024’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.” The album, which examines Shakira’s breakup with the Spanish soccer player Gerard PiquĂ©, was the latest in... - [QuĂ© chimba: Colombian hitmaker Feid talks HARD Summer, new music](https://nationoutlook.com/que-chimba-colombian-hitmaker-feid-talks-hard-summer-new-music/): Feid, the first Latin headliner at HARD Summer, discussed recording with Karol G, appearing in Marvel comics and making new music with The Kid Laroi and Cypress Hill. Last Saturday, at the 2025 edition of HARD Summer — the annual EDM takeover of Hollywood Park in Inglewood — gritty reggaeton rhythms infiltrated the festival’s usual... - [Kelley Mack death: 'The Walking Dead' actor dies of cancer at 33](https://nationoutlook.com/kelley-mack-death-the-walking-dead-actor-dies-of-cancer-at-33/): Actor Kelley Mack, who played Addy in Season 9 of “The Walking Dead” in addition to doing national commercials and voice-over work, has died at age 33, her family said on social media. “It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley. Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned... - [Spike Lee on playing the long game with 'Highest 2 Lowest'](https://nationoutlook.com/spike-lee-on-playing-the-long-game-with-highest-2-lowest/): Decked out in a resplendent orange-and-blue-striped zoot suit symbolizing the colors of his beloved New York Knicks, Spike Lee hit the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet in May in full boogie mode. As Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, huddled under an umbrella and made their way through a throng of photographers, he... - [Streaming rights for WWE events will move to ESPN](https://nationoutlook.com/streaming-rights-for-wwe-events-will-move-to-espn/): ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service will be the new home for WWE’s biggest live events including WrestleMania, the companies announced Wedesday. The Walt Disney Co.’s sports media unit will pay around $1.6 billion in a five year deal with the WWE, which will begin in 2026. The rights fee is nearly double the $180 million... - [Robert Wilson was the most influential theater artist of our time](https://nationoutlook.com/robert-wilson-was-the-most-influential-theater-artist-of-our-time/): Salzburg, Austria — The news of Robert Wilson’s death at age 83 in New York reached me in a Wilsonian way — at the theater and absorbed in the kind of uncompromisingly slow, shockingly beauteous and incomprehensibly time-and-space-bending weirdness Wilson took infinite pleasure in hosting when he made what he called operas. He called everything he staged... - [The week's bestselling books, Aug. 10](https://nationoutlook.com/the-weeks-bestselling-books-aug-10/): The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. - [Martin Scorsese, actor: The 6 performances you need to know](https://nationoutlook.com/martin-scorsese-actor-the-6-performances-you-need-to-know/): Martin Scorsese is one of our greatest directors, but he’s rarely celebrated for his talent in front of the camera. At long last, though, he’s received recognition for his acting, earning a guest acting Emmy nomination for his work on the satirical Apple TV+ show “The Studio.” It’s a fitting acknowledgment of his underrated chops,... - [Disney's streaming business keeps growing, despite theatrical losses](https://nationoutlook.com/disneys-streaming-business-keeps-growing-despite-theatrical-losses/): Continued growth in streaming subscriptions and strong domestic tourism to its theme parks propelled Walt Disney Co.’s fiscal third quarter earnings, even as its theatrical results dipped, the company said Wednesday. The Burbank media and entertainment giant reported $23.7 billion in revenue for the three-month period that ended June 28, up 2% compared with the... - [One Shot: 'Andor' Season 2, Episode 3, 'Harvest'](https://nationoutlook.com/one-shot-andor-season-2-episode-3-harvest/): The final season of “Andor” required visual storytellers to craft a stylized tapestry that reflected each episode’s underlying themes while unifying the whole. “We treated every three episodes almost like a movie and gave them their own identity,” says cinematographer Christophe Nuyens, who photographed the first six episodes. 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After the wild animals killed 11 cows during a 20-day period in Oregon, the USDA started deploying quadcopters that used thermal cameras to... - [Former CNBC pundit and fugitive sentenced to prison for bilking investors out of millions](https://nationoutlook.com/former-cnbc-pundit-and-fugitive-sentenced-to-prison-for-bilking-investors-out-of-millions/): James Arthur McDonald Jr., an investor and financial analyst who frequently appeared on CNBC, was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors in a multimillion-dollar scheme, the United States Attorney’s Office said on Monday. McDonald, 53, a former San Gabriel Valley resident, was the CEO and chief investment officer of two Los Angeles-based... - [Monsta X’s return at KCON after 10 years proves endurance is a superpower](https://nationoutlook.com/monsta-xs-return-at-kcon-after-10-years-proves-endurance-is-a-superpower/): It was 2015 when Minhyuk of K-pop powerhouse group Monsta X first appeared at the KCON mainstage in L.A. Back then, baby-faced and bleached blond, he exhibited plenty of cheeky confidence. 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Only... - [Justin Baldoni sues ‘It Ends With Us’ insurers for not covering legal fees](https://nationoutlook.com/justin-baldoni-sues-it-ends-with-us-insurers-for-not-covering-legal-fees/): Justin Baldoni’s name is not going to be out of the courtroom anytime soon. The actor and director, who has been embroiled in legal drama related to his 2024 film “It Ends With Us” for months, is suing insurers of the film for refusing to cover the costs of litigation stemming from the film. In... - [Stevie Nicks breaks shoulder and postpones her solo tour dates](https://nationoutlook.com/stevie-nicks-breaks-shoulder-and-postpones-her-solo-tour-dates-2/): Stevie Nicks has postponed several upcoming tour dates after fracturing her shoulder. “Due to a recent injury resulting in a fractured shoulder that will require recovery time, Stevie Nicks’ scheduled concerts in August and September will be rescheduled,” the Fleetwood Mac singer announced over the weekend. The affected shows include all her August and September... - [Stevie Nicks breaks shoulder and postpones her solo tour dates](https://nationoutlook.com/stevie-nicks-breaks-shoulder-and-postpones-her-solo-tour-dates/): Stevie Nicks has postponed several upcoming tour dates after fracturing her shoulder. “Due to a recent injury resulting in a fractured shoulder that will require recovery time, Stevie Nicks’ scheduled concerts in August and September will be rescheduled,” the Fleetwood Mac singer announced over the weekend. The affected shows include all her August and September... - [Roku unveils $2.99 subscription streaming service](https://nationoutlook.com/roku-unveils-2-99-subscription-streaming-service/): Roku on Tuesday announced a new ad-free streaming service for $2.99 a month, the cheapest price point in the U.S. by a major company. The new streaming service, called Howdy, has a library of thousands of titles and nearly 10,000 hours of entertainment from companies such as Lionsgate and Warner Bros. Discovery. Titles include action... - [Rupert Murdoch to disclose health issues in Trump WSJ lawsuit](https://nationoutlook.com/rupert-murdoch-to-disclose-health-issues-in-trump-wsj-lawsuit/): President Trump has dropped his demand that Rupert Murdoch immediately testify in the president’s libel lawsuit over a Jeffrey Epstein story in the Wall Street Journal, but the 94-year-old media mogul has agreed to provide his health information. Trump initially demanded Murdoch sit for a deposition within 15 days to answer questions about the Epstein... - [Halloween every day? Universal Horror Unleashed opens in Las Vegas](https://nationoutlook.com/halloween-every-day-universal-horror-unleashed-opens-in-las-vegas/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Las Vegas — I turn a bend and see a figure in a cornfield. The gray sky is foreboding, a storm clearly on the horizon. When I take a step forward, I’m hit with a gust of wind and fog. Suddenly, it’s no longer a silhouette in the haze but a scarecrow, shrouded... - [Fox sets price for its Fox One direct-to-consumer streaming service](https://nationoutlook.com/fox-sets-price-for-its-fox-one-direct-to-consumer-streaming-service/): Fox Corporation’s direct-to-consumer streaming service carrying the company’s news, sports and entertainment programming will be available for $19.99 a month, the company announced Tuesday. Fox Corp. 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The “Igor” artist posted an actual word search on his Instagram containing the name of... - ['Relay' review: Riz Ahmed helps people disappear in smart, paranoid thriller](https://nationoutlook.com/relay-review-riz-ahmed-helps-people-disappear-in-smart-paranoid-thriller/): If history has taught us anything, it’s that no one is truly safe. 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A motion for summary judgment by voting equipment company Smartmatic filed Tuesday in New York Supreme Court laid out in detail how phony allegations that it manipulated votes to swing... - [What is the best places for tourist in Bangalore ?](https://nationoutlook.com/which-cities-have-most-hospital-in-india/): Best Tourist Places in Bangalore Bangalore, which you might also see called Bengaluru, earns its nickname “Silicon Valley of India” for its booming tech scene, yet the city is equally defined by its arts, heritage, and parks. Generous greenery and mild weather mean there’s never a bad time to wander here. Genealogy lovers can trace... - [Kid Rock crashes out over Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsement joke](https://nationoutlook.com/kid-rock-crashes-out-over-gov-gavin-newsom-endorsement-joke/): Whether it’s leaning into AI-generated images or President Trump’s signature all-caps style, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social media accounts have been firing left and right in recent weeks. 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Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and Venezuelan balladeer Danny Ocean both lead with six nominations each. Not far behind are hitmakers Anitta, BeĂ©le,... - [5 Emmy contenders on the note that actually made their show better](https://nationoutlook.com/5-emmy-contenders-on-the-note-that-actually-made-their-show-better/): Feedback is the seasoning that flavors the success of our favorite TV shows. Whether it’s from an executive, a trusted colleague or the actors, advice can shape tone, pacing, plotlines and character arcs — all of which can make or break a series. We asked some of this year’s Emmy contenders how creative collaborations provided... - [MSNBC will change its name after Comcast split](https://nationoutlook.com/msnbc-will-change-its-name-after-comcast-split/): MSNBC is being renamed after parent company Comcast spins the cable news channel off into a separate corporate entity later this year. The left-leaning channel will be known as MS NOW once it becomes part of Versant, a new company, and is no longer associated with NBC News, staffers were told Monday. “Morning Joe” co-host... - ['Superman' star Isabela Merced is owning her power onscreen — and IRL](https://nationoutlook.com/superman-star-isabela-merced-is-owning-her-power-onscreen-and-irl/): Last year, Isabela Merced was living a double life. By day, she was running around the set of “The Last of Us” in Vancouver — dodging Infected, WLF soldiers and Seraphites alongside co-star Bella Ramsey. 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Stamp died of undisclosed causes Sunday morning, his family confirmed to Reuters. “He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both... - [Eva Longoria follows 'Welcome to Wrexham' script with 'Necaxa'](https://nationoutlook.com/eva-longoria-follows-welcome-to-wrexham-script-with-necaxa/): Her name was etched in the memory of millions thanks to her role as Gabrielle SolĂ­s in “Desperate Housewives,” a series that established Eva Longoria as one of the most influential Latina actresses in Hollywood. She went on to become a producer, director, entrepreneur, activist and, in recent years, an investor in the world of... - [Looking back at Elvis’ final burst of creativity before his death](https://nationoutlook.com/looking-back-at-elvis-final-burst-of-creativity-before-his-death/): Two and a half years before he died, Elvis Presley sat on the floor of a walk-in closet at the Las Vegas Hilton and discussed a project that might have changed the course of his life. The meeting, as recounted by Presley’s longtime friend Jerry Schilling, put the King of Rock and Roll face to... - ['Women Wearing Shoulder Pads' review: A perfect, unexpected show](https://nationoutlook.com/women-wearing-shoulder-pads-review-a-perfect-unexpected-show/): In the annals of things I could not have seen coming, none has been more unexpected than “Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,” a queer Spanish-language stop-motion comedy melodrama, set in the aesthetic world of a 1980s Pedro AlmodĂłvar film. 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Taylor, 34, and Shumpert, 35, both had been accusing each other of violating the agreement by leaking their settlement terms to blogs, according to court documents... - ['Real-life nightmare for kids.' 'Roblox' faces multiple lawsuits over child safety](https://nationoutlook.com/real-life-nightmare-for-kids-roblox-faces-multiple-lawsuits-over-child-safety/): “Roblox” faced a wave of new lawsuits this week that allege the popular gaming platform hasn’t done enough to safeguard kids from pedophiles and sexual content. 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U.S. District Judge David Leibowitz handed down the 35-year-old performer’s sentence Friday, months after a Florida jury convicted the singer (born Kisean Paul Anderson)... - [Ben Folds on the depth of the new 'Snoopy Presents' animated musical and why he left Trump's Kennedy Center](https://nationoutlook.com/ben-folds-on-the-depth-of-the-new-snoopy-presents-animated-musical-and-why-he-left-trumps-kennedy-center/): Snoopy is the superstar of the “Peanuts” world, but Ben Folds is loyal to Charlie Brown. “I’m going to have to go with Chuck because he’s so emotionally compressed,” the singer-songwriter said when asked for a favorite. Folds didn’t grow up poring over the Charles M. 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First the facts: Kendra Hilty recently posted 25 videos on TikTok in which she discussed her decision to end four years of 30-minute monthly sessions (most of them on Zoom) with a male psychiatrist who prescribed... - ['The Rainmaker' signals the return of blue skies at USA](https://nationoutlook.com/the-rainmaker-signals-the-return-of-blue-skies-at-usa/): Much like a rainmaker is a person adept at bringing in new business and revenue to a company, USA is placing its bet on “The Rainmaker,” a new drama series premiering Friday and based on John Grisham’s 1995 bestselling novel, to bring viewers hungry for scripted content back to the network. Once a beacon of... - ['Sweetener' review: Marissa Higgins' novel is a fun sapphic romp](https://nationoutlook.com/sweetener-review-marissa-higgins-novel-is-a-fun-sapphic-romp/): Book Review Sweetener By Marissa HigginsCatapult: 272 pages, $27If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. In 1984, at age 33, I fell in love with a woman for the first time. Her name was Cathy. Her previous girlfriend’s name was also... - [New Jeff Buckley doc unearths the late rock star’s unsung Latino roots](https://nationoutlook.com/new-jeff-buckley-doc-unearths-the-late-rock-stars-unsung-latino-roots/): Buckley’s mother, Mary Guibert, appears in new documentary ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,’ and reflects on raising the singer-songwriter in a Panamanian household. MamĂĄ 
 you got some f—ing cojones, baby. These were some of the last words that legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley left for his mother on an answering machine — not long before... - [Why RĂŒfĂŒs Du Sol's Rose Bowl concert marks the peak of the band's L.A. journey](https://nationoutlook.com/why-rufus-du-sols-rose-bowl-concert-marks-the-peak-of-the-bands-l-a-journey/): In a Burbank rehearsal studio, loaded almost wall-to-wall with electronics and travel cases, the three musicians of RĂŒfĂŒs Du Sol are in the final hours of rehearsal for the biggest tour of their lives. As they run through a variety of songs on synthesizers and acoustic drums, the main question still to be answered is... - [How Max Martin's biggest hits became the soundtrack for '& Juliet'](https://nationoutlook.com/how-max-martins-biggest-hits-became-the-soundtrack-for-juliet/): He’s one of the biggest name in show business — and it’s possible you’ve never heard of him. At 54, Swedish songwriter and record producer Max Martin has written more No. 1 singles than any artist, aside from Paul McCartney. He counts Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande and the Weeknd among his... - [How ENHYPEN grew from 'I-LAND' teens to Coachella stars in five years](https://nationoutlook.com/how-enhypen-grew-from-i-land-teens-to-coachella-stars-in-five-years/): Imagine if almost every moment in your life was documented: the good, the bad, the funny, the embarrassing and even the most heartbreaking. For the K-pop superstar group ENHYPEN, they don’t need to imagine it. It has been a part of their lives since they were teenagers, when they participated in the Korean competition series... - ['And Just Like That' finale: The good, the bad, the pie and the poop](https://nationoutlook.com/and-just-like-that-finale-the-good-the-bad-the-pie-and-the-poop/): “And Just Like That,” it’s over. Earlier this month, showrunner Michael Patrick King informed the world that the long-awaited, highly anticipated and then almost universally hated sequel to HBO’s groundbreaking series “Sex and the City” would end. Mere weeks later, it did just that and rather abruptly, with two Thanksgiving-themed episodes, which felt a bit... - [Ryan Castro unveils new Grupo Frontera collab, upcoming U.S. tour](https://nationoutlook.com/ryan-castro-unveils-new-grupo-frontera-collab-upcoming-u-s-tour/): Colombian singer Ryan Castro gets in his feels with his new joint single, “Apodo,” alongside Tejano band Grupo Frontera. Released on Thursday, the collaboration yearns for unrequited love. The song boasts Grupo Frontera’s traditional norteño sound, with the addition of their signature bongo of course. 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It’s undeniable that West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip is a legendary music mecca — particularly when... - [Why Acorn TV is adding Alicia Silverstone, Brooke Shields to lineup](https://nationoutlook.com/why-acorn-tv-is-adding-alicia-silverstone-brooke-shields-to-lineup/): Thirty years ago, the coming-of-age romantic comedy “Clueless” opened in movie theaters and went on to become an enduring American pop culture touchstone. “I’m thrilled that people love it and continue to love it,” the movie’s star, Alicia Silverstone, said in a recent conversation in New York. “Young people. Old people. It’s really gone on... - [Before 'Matlock,' Kathy Bates worried her career was 'drying up'](https://nationoutlook.com/before-matlock-kathy-bates-worried-her-career-was-drying-up/): In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Kathy Bates discusses starring in a hit TV series at 77 with “Matlock,” and Jason Segel explains why he finds the emotional vulnerability of “Shrinking” so creatively fulfilling. Mark Olsen: For the Los Angeles Times, I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to The Envelope podcast. I’m here today... - ['Highest 2 Lowest' review: Spike Lee swings between tonal extremes](https://nationoutlook.com/highest-2-lowest-review-spike-lee-swings-between-tonal-extremes/): From the opening moments of “Highest 2 Lowest,” Spike Lee’s remix-as-remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller “High and Low,” you should know that the filmmaker is here primarily for a good time and he’s asking us to play along. Over aerial shots of the sun hitting the New York City skyline, including the stunning... - [Danielle Brooks adds to her super year with 'Peacemaker' Season 2](https://nationoutlook.com/danielle-brooks-adds-to-her-super-year-with-peacemaker-season-2/): It’s a good time to be Danielle Brooks. She received an Oscar nomination for “The Color Purple” in 2024 — her performance as Sofia also earned her a Grammy for best musical theater album — but Brooks has arguably had an even better 2025. So far this year, she has starred in the nearly billion-dollar-grossing... - [Derek Hough is the new 'Extra' host, replacing Billy Bush](https://nationoutlook.com/derek-hough-is-the-new-extra-host-replacing-billy-bush/): The entertainment news show “Extra” is getting a new host in its old age. Derek Hough, best known as a dance pro and now judge on “Dancing With the Stars,” will replace Billy Bush as lead anchor of the syndicated series, which is going into its 32nd season in September. 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Nearly a week after taking the keys to the battered media company, Ellison and his top executives met with reporters at the Paramount Pictures lot Wednesday to show that they mean business. Ellison and his... - [On 'New Heights,' Taylor Swift reveals 'Life of a Showgirl' release date](https://nationoutlook.com/on-new-heights-taylor-swift-reveals-life-of-a-showgirl-release-date/): Taylor Swift will enter her latest era in a matter of months. The ubiquitous “Shake It Off” pop star announced her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” would drop Oct. 3 as she made her podcasting debut Wednesday on “New Heights,” co-hosted by her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce and his retired football pro... - [Marc Maron calls the current podcast landscape 'mediocre'](https://nationoutlook.com/marc-maron-calls-the-current-podcast-landscape-mediocre/): Marc Maron is not interested in being just another podcaster in a sea of mediocrity. In a new interview, the comic — who recently announced the end of his popular and long-lived podcast “WTF” — criticized the current podcast landscape as awash in meh. “Things were better before everyone had a voice,” Maron told the... - [Court won't allow new evidence in Tory Lanez's shooting appeal](https://nationoutlook.com/court-wont-allow-new-evidence-in-tory-lanezs-shooting-appeal/): Tory Lanez’s attempt to submit new evidence and challenge his 2022 felony conviction has collapsed. Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, brought forward two petitions in his case, which concerns the 2020 shooting of hip-hop artist Megan Thee Stallion. According to Complex, one involved Peterson’s driver not testifying and the other sought to bring... - [Rauw Alejandro to receive Hispanic Heritage award, teases new album ‘Cosa Nuestra: CapĂ­tulo 0'](https://nationoutlook.com/rauw-alejandro-to-receive-hispanic-heritage-award-teases-new-album-cosa-nuestra-capitulo-0/): Puerto Rican pop visionary Rauw Alejandro will be honored at the 38th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. On Wednesday, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation announced that the singer-songwriter will receive the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Award for Vision, a title that honors his groundbreaking contributions to Latin music and his role in shaping its global future. “As an... - [L.A. jazz legend Bobby Bradford lost his Altadena home to wildfire. 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Brigitte Kruse, the founder of Agoura Hills-based GWS Auctions Inc. and her business associate Kevin Fialko, on Monday filed a new fraud and breach of contract suit against Presley in Los Angeles Superior Court. The suit alleges that Elvis’s ex-wife... - [Trump's Kennedy Center honorees: Stallone, Kiss, George Strait](https://nationoutlook.com/trumps-kennedy-center-honorees-stallone-kiss-george-strait/): Bucking tradition once again, President Trump on Wednesday announced his picks for Kennedy Center Honors and said he will host the ceremony himself — a first for any president. Actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone, glam rock band Kiss, disco singer Gloria Gaynor, country music star George Strait and English actor and comedian Michael Crawford made... - ['Black Mirror's' Rashida Jones on capitalism, TikTok and her Emmy nod](https://nationoutlook.com/black-mirrors-rashida-jones-on-capitalism-tiktok-and-her-emmy-nod/): Rashida Jones has always been a vocal fan of Netflix’s dystopian anthology series “Black Mirror,” but she never expected it to secure her an Emmy nomination. “I’m still pretty shocked,” Jones says of her lead actress in a limited series or TV movie nod for the Season 7 episode “Common People.” “I’ve never really been... - ['Arcane' on Netflix: How Season 2's CaitVi kiss came together](https://nationoutlook.com/arcane-on-netflix-how-season-2s-caitvi-kiss-came-together/): When is a kiss not just a kiss? Season 2 of Netflix’s “Arcane” delivers a long-awaited payoff between two characters with such a deep emotional bond it inspired a “Bennifer”-style portmanteau: CaitVi. Co-executive producer Amanda Overton, who wrote the saga-defining scene, explains that Vi (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) has “lost everyone she loved,” and it’s... - [Hannah Einbinder imagines life after 'Hacks'](https://nationoutlook.com/hannah-einbinder-imagines-life-after-hacks/): When casting began in 2020 for the award-winning HBO Max series “Hacks,” its three creators — Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky — saw hundreds of actors for the role of Ava Daniels, a 20-something comedy writer who teams up with a Vegas comedian, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), whose act has grown as... - [The week's bestselling books, Aug. 17](https://nationoutlook.com/the-weeks-bestselling-books-aug-17/): The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. - [Uzo Aduba's Emmy chances for 'The Residence' on Netflix](https://nationoutlook.com/uzo-adubas-emmy-chances-for-the-residence-on-netflix/): Emmy voters have loved Uzo Aduba, who brings a special immediacy to comedic and dramatic roles alike, since her breakthrough on Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” in 2013. This year, she’s vying for lead actress in a comedy for her performance as an eccentric gumshoe on the Netflix whodunit “The Residence.” 32 The age... - [How Daniel Dae Kim's 'Butterfly' bridges Korean and American culture](https://nationoutlook.com/how-daniel-dae-kims-butterfly-bridges-korean-and-american-culture/): “Butterfly” is actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim’s love letter to Korea and America. Launching Wednesday, Prime Video’s South Korea-set spy thriller follows David Jung (Kim), a former U.S. intelligence operative who comes out of hiding to reunite with his daughter Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), a deadly agent who grew up believing he was dead. “It’s... - [Sudan Archives reinvents her sound and way of life](https://nationoutlook.com/sudan-archives-reinvents-her-sound-and-way-of-life/): This is Sudan Archives’ allow-me-to-reintroduce myself era, a reappraisal after drastic personal overhaul, one that refuses to exploit upheaval for material. Sudan, whose birth name is Brittney Denise Parks, is one of the rare souls who remains real in the spotlight and behind the curtain, disarmingly authentic. Her resultant style, of both dress and music,... - [How 'Adolescence' on Netflix pulled off Episode 2 school scenes](https://nationoutlook.com/how-adolescence-on-netflix-pulled-off-episode-2-school-scenes/): It’s a good thing that “Adolescence” and “The Studio” aren’t competing head to head for boldly filming every episode as one continuous shot: It’d be like comparing apples to oranges. The Netflix limited series and Apple TV+ half-hour series are both favored to win Creative Arts Emmys for cinematography. But while Apple TV+’s Hollywood satire... - [‘Alien: Earth’: Noah Hawley's inspiration, USCSS Nostromo Easter eggs](https://nationoutlook.com/alien-earth-noah-hawleys-inspiration-uscss-nostromo-easter-eggs/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> An inside look at the Maginot spacecraft in FX’s “Alien: Earth.” (Patrick Brown / FX) For those wondering if they’ll recognize this “Peter Pan”-influenced bit of the “Alien” universe, well, one of the first choices Hawley had to make was environmental. “Are we doing retro-futurism? Are we doing the the cathode ray tube... - [Good Charlotte reunited for a wedding. Now the band has a new album](https://nationoutlook.com/good-charlotte-reunited-for-a-wedding-now-the-band-has-a-new-album/): As rock-band relaunches go, Good Charlotte’s was conspicuously ritzy. In April 2023, the pop-punk group known for snotty if smiley Y2K-era hits like “The Anthem” and “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” — “I’d like to see them spend a week / Livin’ life out on the street,” goes a lyric in the latter —... - [Everything we know about Taylor Swift's new album 'The Life of a Showgirl'](https://nationoutlook.com/everything-we-know-about-taylor-swifts-new-album-the-life-of-a-showgirl/): Step aside, tortured poets. It’s a showgirl era now. On Tuesday morning, Taylor Swift announced her new LP, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and here’s everything — a meager bounty, for now — that we know about it. When did she announce it? Word arrived after a countdown clock to 12:12 a.m. — an apropos... - [Rapper DDG briefly detained in SoCal in possible swatting incident](https://nationoutlook.com/rapper-ddg-briefly-detained-in-socal-in-possible-swatting-incident/): A popular YouTube streamer posted on social media that he “almost [died] today” after Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies drew their weapons on him and briefly detained him Sunday afternoon in what he said appears to be a swatting incident. Rapper DDG posted on a YouTube video that he was at a paintball tournament... - [Danielle Spencer dead: 'What's Happening!!' actor had cancer](https://nationoutlook.com/danielle-spencer-dead-whats-happening-actor-had-cancer/): Danielle Spencer, the former child star who played sassy tattletale Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” has died. She was 60. Spencer died Monday after she “lost her battle with cancer,” her brother, jazz trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, announced on Instagram. Spencer had suffered other health issues — including a bleeding hematoma and a... - [Chance the Rapper talks about life after divorce, ‘Star Line’ release](https://nationoutlook.com/chance-the-rapper-talks-about-life-after-divorce-star-line-release/): Chance the Rapper is opening up about co-parenting with his ex-wife as he prepares to release a new album and go on a national tour. The rapper from Chicago stopped by the “CBS Morning” studio on Monday to discuss the release of his second studio album, “Star Line.” Chance, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett,... - [Art Fein, Los Angeles rock-scene renaissance man, dead at 79](https://nationoutlook.com/art-fein-los-angeles-rock-scene-renaissance-man-dead-at-79/): Art Fein, a Los Angeles music-scene renaissance man who worked as a journalist, publicist, manager and television host over a six-decade career, has died. He was 79. Fein died of heart failure on July 30 while recovering from surgery for a broken hip, according to Cliff Burnstein, co-founder of Q Prime Management and a longtime... - [Ángela Aguilar, regional Mexican royalty, plots her next power move](https://nationoutlook.com/angela-aguilar-regional-mexican-royalty-plots-her-next-power-move/): Ángela Aguilar may be an elegant interpreter of mĂșsica Mexicana, a genre that her family has dominated for generations. Yet when I sit across from the 21-year-old singer at a dining hall on Olvera Street, she exudes a commanding diva spirit that is all her own. It is a fierceness that surfaces most prominently when... - [Berta, Berta review: Black Out performance opened my eyes unexpectedly](https://nationoutlook.com/berta-berta-review-black-out-performance-opened-my-eyes-unexpectedly/): “Berta, Berta,” a two-character play by Angelica ChĂ©ri, was inspired by a prison work song from Parchman Farm, the notorious Mississippi State Penitentiary whose harsh conditions and history of forced labor extended the nightmare of antebellum slave plantations into the 20th century. The play, which is receiving its West Coast premiere in an Echo Theater... - [Country music mecca, Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, closes in Bakersfield](https://nationoutlook.com/country-music-mecca-buck-owens-crystal-palace-closes-in-bakersfield/): The Crystal Palace, a music and dining joint in Bakersfield launched by Buck Owens — which hosted just about every country music star in America over the years — has abruptly shut its doors. The closure of the temple of country music, an important piece of San Joaquin Valley history, prompted an outpouring of grief... - ['Butterfly' review: Family melodrama packaged as a thriller](https://nationoutlook.com/butterfly-review-family-melodrama-packaged-as-a-thriller/): Thrillers, thrillers, thrillers, so many thrillers. Every third show I review seems to be one, and even if that math is not perfectly correct, the seeming is real enough. Sometimes they are full of interesting characters and ideas, sometimes full of posturing stereotypes with nothing to say, sometimes mostly smoke and noise, and often just... - [Jimmy Kimmel secures Italian citizenship because of Trump](https://nationoutlook.com/jimmy-kimmel-secures-italian-citizenship-because-of-trump/): Jimmy Kimmel revealed he has his Italian passport ready, just in case. During an interview with comedian Sarah Silverman on her podcast, the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host discussed how “much worse” the president’s second term has been for the country, without getting into specifics. He said he has obtained Italian citizenship as a result. Kimmel’s... - [Nic Novicki didn't let being a little person limit his comedy career](https://nationoutlook.com/nic-novicki-didnt-let-being-a-little-person-limit-his-comedy-career/): Nearly two decades ago, Nic Novicki was another young comedian living in Queens, testing his mettle in the competitive New York City comedy scene. There, he shared not just an apartment, but a living room separated by a sheet with another up-and-comer trying to make a name for himself: Nate Bargatze. 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Did you cover your mouth when one show killed off a... - [Bowen Yang on the 'SNL' impression he tried to talk his way out of](https://nationoutlook.com/bowen-yang-on-the-snl-impression-he-tried-to-talk-his-way-out-of/): For the first episode of “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th season, Bowen Yang dressed up as Moo Deng, a baby hippo the internet was then obsessed with. Yang’s all-in appearance during the series’ “Weekend Update” segment conflated Moo Deng’s journey with that of reluctant pop star Chappell Roan — a surprising combination that captivated the audience.... - [Commentary: Dean Cain wants to join ICE. Forget Lex Luthor, this Superman is after Tamale Lady](https://nationoutlook.com/commentary-dean-cain-wants-to-join-ice-forget-lex-luthor-this-superman-is-after-tamale-lady/): There are people who keep reliving their glory days, and then there’s Dean Cain. The film and TV actor is best known for his work in the 1990s series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.” He was no Christopher Reeve or Henry Cavill. But enough people remember Cain in blue tights and a... - [ChloĂ« Sevigny: 'Monsters'' Cooper didn't heed Netflix 'talking points'](https://nationoutlook.com/chloe-sevigny-monsters-cooper-didnt-heed-netflix-talking-points/): Over the course of her three-decade career, ChloĂ« Sevigny has built an eclectic rĂ©sumĂ© playing complex women whom she describes as “the moral compass” or “the salt of the earth” in a story. But in the second season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s “Monsters,” which reexamines the story of the Menendez family for a... - [Larry King's typewriter, suspenders, Frank Sinatra letters up for auction](https://nationoutlook.com/larry-kings-typewriter-suspenders-frank-sinatra-letters-up-for-auction/): It sometimes happens that when a celebrity dies, some of their stuff — whatever their survivors have not been left or absconded with — might be auctioned off. Objects that famous people have touched are, of course, magic. Larry King was known for wearing suspenders. This pair is up for auction. (Julien’s Auctions) Such a... - ['Alien: Earth' review: A dark meditation about what makes us human](https://nationoutlook.com/alien-earth-review-a-dark-meditation-about-what-makes-us-human/): It is not the least of this world’s wonders that it’s been nearly half a century since Ellen Ripley, in the person of Sigourney Weaver, sent the Alien, in the person of a person in an Alien suit, hurtling into space — that place where, according to “Alien’s” immortal tag line, no one can hear... - [Parents of Bad Bunny fan killed in Puerto Rico honor son, call for justice](https://nationoutlook.com/parents-of-bad-bunny-fan-killed-in-puerto-rico-honor-son-call-for-justice/): New York City native Kevin Mares was killed Sunday in the La Perla neigborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 25-year-old was visiting the island to see a Bad Bunny concert. Mares was fatally shot in the early morning hours, outside of a nightclub called Shelter for Mistreated Men. The shooting took place when several... - [Brandon Blackstock's cause of death, cancer details revealed](https://nationoutlook.com/brandon-blackstocks-cause-of-death-cancer-details-revealed/): Talent agent Brandon Blackstock, who was the ex-husband of pop star Kelly Clarkson and the father of their two children, died Thursday after losing his battle with melanoma. Butte-Silver Bow County coroner Dan Hollis confirmed Blackstock’s cause of death to The Times on Monday. He also confirmed that Blackstone died at his home in Montana... - [Trump announces US to be given 'high quality' oil by Venezuela | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-announces-us-to-be-given-high-quality-oil-by-venezuela-world-news/): Donald Trump has announced Venezuela’s interim government will be “turning over” between 30 and 50 million barrels of “high quality” oil to the US. The oil – worth upwards of $2bn (ÂŁ1.48bn) – will be taken by storage ships and brought directly to US unloading docks, the president said on Truth Social. It will be... - [House committee report questions distribution of FireAid's $100 million for L.A. wildfire relief](https://nationoutlook.com/house-committee-report-questions-distribution-of-fireaids-100-million-for-l-a-wildfire-relief/): The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday released a report after its own investigation into FireAid, the charity founded by Clippers executives that raised $100 million for wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles last January. The investigation — led by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) under committee chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) — began in August when Kiley... - [Learner drivers face longer waits for tests under new rules | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/learner-drivers-face-longer-waits-for-tests-under-new-rules-uk-news/): Bereaved families and the AA say the government’s long-awaited strategy to cut roads deaths does not go far enough, with “missed opportunities” to save young drivers. The Road Safety Strategy published today includes plans for mandatory eye-tests for the over 70s, lowering the drink-drive limit in England and Wales, and to consult on a minimum... - [Why the Maduro prosecution could drag on for years](https://nationoutlook.com/why-the-maduro-prosecution-could-drag-on-for-years/): Ousted Venezuelan leader NicolĂĄs Maduro stood in a Manhattan courthouse Monday a captive criminal defendant: surrounded by heavy security, deprived of his power as a head of state and facing drug, weapon and conspiracy charges likely to keep him behind bars for years. “I was captured,” he said in Spanish, before pleading not guilty during... - [Snoop Dogg hilarious in on-air analysis of Steve Kerr's sideline rant](https://nationoutlook.com/snoop-dogg-hilarious-in-on-air-analysis-of-steve-kerrs-sideline-rant/): In a warm-up for his role in the upcoming Winter Olympics, Snoop Dogg was given a microphone during the second half of the NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Clippers on Monday night at the Intuit Dome. Can’t wait for those Olympics! Snoop hilariously sizzled when Warriors coach Steve Kerr stormed the... - [Former owner Advent behind €6bn approach for Yodel-owner InPost | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/former-owner-advent-behind-e6bn-approach-for-yodel-owner-inpost-money-news/): The private equity firm Advent International is spearheading a multibillion-euro takeover bid for InPost, the owner of British parcel delivery firm Yodel. Sky News has learnt that Advent, which is a minority investor in InPost after taking it public in Amsterdam in 2021, is part of a consortium looking to acquire the company. Banking sources... - ['No Other Choice' review: Thriller combines jolts with economic anxiety](https://nationoutlook.com/no-other-choice-review-thriller-combines-jolts-with-economic-anxiety/): Professional setbacks can be opportunities in disguise: a chance to look inward, take stock and grow as a person. Or, if you’re the protagonist of Park Chan-wook’s bleakly comedic thriller, you can bypass all that and just kill your rivals. In today’s brutal job market, murder might be a smarter career move than networking. “No... - [UK and France sign declaration of intent to send forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/uk-and-france-sign-declaration-of-intent-to-send-forces-to-ukraine-in-event-of-peace-deal-politics-news/): The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation’s security. The agreement states that a “multinational force for Ukraine” would be deployed to the Eastern European country to deter further attacks from Russia and bolster security guarantees. This... - [Mexico's president slams Trump's attack on Venezuela, says it destabilizes the hemisphere](https://nationoutlook.com/mexicos-president-slams-trumps-attack-on-venezuela-says-it-destabilizes-the-hemisphere/): MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday again condemned the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader NicolĂĄs Maduro, criticizing the Trump administration’s aggressive foreign policy in Latin America for threatening the stability of the hemisphere. “We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries,” Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference. “The history of... - [High school basketball: Monday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-mondays-scores/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Monday’s games. - [Money Problem: 'My sister doesn't have internet or a smartphone - how can she get online when she's on benefits?' | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/money-problem-my-sister-doesnt-have-internet-or-a-smartphone-how-can-she-get-online-when-shes-on-benefits-money-news/): Every week, our Money blog team answers your financial problems or consumer disputes – you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s problem is… My sister would like to get broadband/WiFi where she lives. She is 69 and receives a state pension, but has no other form of income. She also gets housing benefit, soon to... - [Universal Music invests $80 million in Bollywood production company](https://nationoutlook.com/universal-music-invests-80-million-in-bollywood-production-company/): Universal Music Group is investing $80 million for a stake in one of India’s biggest Bollywood production companies, Excel Entertainment Pvt. Universal Music India, a division of Universal Music Group, will acquire a 30% equity interest in the Mumbai-based movie studio. In the deal, announced Monday, the companies will work together on forthcoming films, series,... - [Rules-based system 'disintegrating before our eyes', Wes Streeting warns | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/rules-based-system-disintegrating-before-our-eyes-wes-streeting-warns-politics-news/): The rules-based system is “disintegrating before our eyes”, senior minister Wes Streeting has warned in reaction to Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela and threats over Greenland. Mr Streeting, the health secretary and a possible Labour leadership contender, defended Sir Keir Starmer‘s stance since the US carried out strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro... - [Can Ravens' Tyler Loop handle missed kick better than Scott Norwood?](https://nationoutlook.com/can-ravens-tyler-loop-handle-missed-kick-better-than-scott-norwood/): Those who snub Father Time like to say that 50 is the new 30. A different Father — Benedictine priest Maximilian Maxwell— sprinkled holy water in the end zone before his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday with the AFC North title on the line. Fifty is the new 30 also... - [Retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop on brink of administration | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/retailers-claires-and-the-original-factory-shop-on-brink-of-administration-money-news/): The retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are on the brink of collapse, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk in a bleak start to the new year for the British high street. Sky News has learnt that the two chains are understood to be filing notices of intention to appoint administrators just... - [The Tony Dokoupil era begins at 'CBS Evening News'](https://nationoutlook.com/the-tony-dokoupil-era-begins-at-cbs-evening-news/): Tony Dokoupil took his place at the anchor desk of the “CBS Evening News” on Monday as the troubled news division undergoes reinvention under its new editor in chief, Bari Weiss. Dokoupil was supposed to start his run with a trip to 10 cities across the U.S., to connect with viewers outside of the media... - [Foreign secretary says she's 'raised importance of complying with international law' with US counterpart | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/foreign-secretary-says-shes-raised-importance-of-complying-with-international-law-with-us-counterpart-politics-news/): The UK has raised the importance of complying with international law with the US government following their military action in Venezuela, the foreign secretary has told MPs. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Yvette Cooper declined to say that the US had broken international law, despite calls from MPs of all parties for... - [Trump's threats of intervention jolt allies and foes alike](https://nationoutlook.com/trumps-threats-of-intervention-jolt-allies-and-foes-alike/): WASHINGTON — Venezuela risks “a second strike” if its interim government doesn’t acquiesce to U.S. demands. Cuba is “ready to fall,” and Colombia is “very sick, too.” Iran may get “hit very hard” if its government cracks down on protesters. And Denmark risks U.S. intervention, as well, because “we need Greenland,” President Trump said. In just 37... - [Lakers lock back in on Deandre Ayton to earn win against Grizzlies](https://nationoutlook.com/lakers-lock-back-in-on-deandre-ayton-to-earn-win-against-grizzlies/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It wasn’t an accident that the Lakers’ first play went to Deandre Ayton. Or that the star big man got the first shot of the third. Or that teammates fed him for back-to-back dunks to help spark a run of five consecutive scoring possessions early in the second half. After Ayton finished last... - [Lindsey oil refinery buyer will not restart fuel production | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/lindsey-oil-refinery-buyer-will-not-restart-fuel-production-money-news/): The winning bidder for one of the country’s last remaining oil refineries has said it does not plan to restart fuel production at the site and cannot guarantee how many jobs will be retained. It was announced on Monday that Phillips 66, which already owns the Humber Refinery in north-east Lincolnshire, had agreed a deal... - [Yes, Orange County has always had a neo-Nazi problem. 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John Swinney has proposed that Monday 15 June be designated... - [In Trump's invasion of Venezuela, Marco Rubio is the biggest sellout of all](https://nationoutlook.com/in-trumps-invasion-of-venezuela-marco-rubio-is-the-biggest-sellout-of-all/): By invading Venezuela, President Trump just lit America’s eternal exploding cigar. For over 175 years — ever since the United States conquered half of Mexico — nearly every president has messed with Latin America while telling the rest of the world to stay the hell out. We have helped depose democratically elected leaders and propped... - [Luka Doncic and LeBron James help Lakers beat Grizzlies again](https://nationoutlook.com/luka-doncic-and-lebron-james-help-lakers-beat-grizzlies-again/): They met two days prior to Sunday night’s encounter at Crypto.com Arena, a two-game set between the Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies reminiscent of a playoff series. The Lakers won the first game Friday night here and knew the Grizzlies were going to bring more intensity and a stronger effort even with star guard Ja Morant... - [Burger King owner Bridgepoint in ÂŁ800m swoop on advisory firm Interpath | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/burger-king-owner-bridgepoint-in-800m-swoop-on-advisory-firm-interpath-money-news/): The advisory firm which oversaw a controversial costs purge at Manchester United Football Club is being sold to the owner of Burger King’s British operations in a deal worth more than ÂŁ800m. Sky News has learnt that Bridgepoint, the London-listed buyout firm, has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Interpath Advisory. A deal could... - [Cary Elwes of 'Princess Bride' pens a tribute to Rob Reiner](https://nationoutlook.com/cary-elwes-of-princess-bride-pens-a-tribute-to-rob-reiner/): “The Princess Bride” star Cary Elwes says he will remain in mourning long after the shocking deaths of beloved friend Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, earlier this month. “Because my heart still aches every time I think of you, I know the grief of losing you too soon will likely never go... - [Power to seize phones from small boat migrants comes into force | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/power-to-seize-phones-from-small-boat-migrants-comes-into-force-uk-news/): Mobile phones and SIM cards will be seized from migrants who have arrived in small boats from today, as part of efforts to tackle Channel crossings and people smugglers. Officers will begin taking electronic devices from people at Manston processing centre in Kent, where they will use on-site technology to download data from them in... - [In Venezuela after Maduro, a common refrain: The oil is ours](https://nationoutlook.com/in-venezuela-after-maduro-a-common-refrain-the-oil-is-ours/): CARACAS, Venezuela — Like many other Venezuelans, RamĂłn Arape said the image of ex-President NicolĂĄs Maduro in U.S. custody was a stunning — and welcome — sight. “I confess that I felt a sense of relief when I saw the photo of Maduro in the hands of los gringos,” said Arape, 59, a welder and father of... - [The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings](https://nationoutlook.com/the-times-top-25-high-school-basketball-rankings/): A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 7. Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week 1. SIERRA CANYON (13-1): Brannon Martinsen starting to contribute after injury; 1 2. REDONDO UNION (16-3): Mira Costa will be the challenge in league play; 2 3. SANTA MARGARITA (19-2): Showdown with... - [Time Out backer Oakley snaps up finance specialist GLAS in ÂŁ1bn deal | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/time-out-backer-oakley-snaps-up-finance-specialist-glas-in-1bn-deal-uk-news/): The private equity firm which has backed Time Out and Britain’s next tilt at the Americas Cup has landed a ÂŁ1bn-plus deal to buy a fast-growing player in the global finance industry. Sky News has learnt that Oakley Capital has agreed to buy a majority stake in Global Loan Agency Service (GLAS), which specialises in... - ['Best Medicine' review: More whimsy but less real than 'Doc Martin'](https://nationoutlook.com/best-medicine-review-more-whimsy-but-less-real-than-doc-martin/): It’s nothing new or extraordinary to remake a foreign TV show for a different country. “All in the Family” was modeled on the British series “Till Death Us Do Part,” as “Steptoe and Son” became “Sanford and Son.” The popular CBS sitcom “Ghosts” comes from the show you can find retitled as “U.K. Ghosts” on... - [UK government refuses to say if US broke international law over Maduro capture | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/uk-government-refuses-to-say-if-us-broke-international-law-over-maduro-capture-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer’s right-hand man refused to say whether the US has broken international law by striking Venezuela and capturing its president. Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, told Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips it was “for the Americans to set out the legal basis for their operation”. He also confirmed the UK... - [On the ground in Venezuela: Shock, fear and defiance](https://nationoutlook.com/on-the-ground-in-venezuela-shock-fear-and-defiance/): CARACAS, Venezuela — It was about 2 a.m. Saturday Caracas time when the detonations began, lighting up the sullen sky like a post-New Year’s fireworks display. “¡Ya comenzĂł!” was the recurrent phrase in homes, telephone conversations and social media chats as the latest iteration of U.S. “shock and awe” rocked the Venezuelan capital. “It has begun!” Then... - [City Section boys' basketball has nowhere to go but up](https://nationoutlook.com/city-section-boys-basketball-has-nowhere-to-go-but-up/): It might be time to write a folk song about the demise of City Section basketball using the music of Peter, Paul and Mary and the new title, “Where Have All the Players Gone?” The talent level clearly has hit rock bottom only a year after Alijah Arenas was a McDonald’s All-American at Chatsworth High... - [FTSE 100 breaks 'historic' 10,000 points mark for the first time in 'best present chancellor could want' | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ftse-100-breaks-historic-10000-points-mark-for-the-first-time-in-best-present-chancellor-could-want-money-news/): The UK’s flagship stock index has broken the symbolic 10,000 points mark for the first time. The new high was reached within a half hour of the first day of trading in the new year. The Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 comprises the hundred most valuable companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Notable... - [TV shows we're excited for in 2026: ‘Starfleet Academy,’ ‘Scrubs,’ 'Beef'](https://nationoutlook.com/tv-shows-were-excited-for-in-2026-starfleet-academy-scrubs-beef/): Jan. 2, 2026 3 AM PT It’s the start of a new year and that means the kickoff of a whole new slate of television series. And while 2026 will bring plenty of those, it will also yield revivals, new seasons of beloved shows, spinoffs and long-awaited finales. Though this list isn’t exhaustive by any... - [Migrant small boat Channel crossings in 2025 are second highest ever | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/migrant-small-boat-channel-crossings-in-2025-are-second-highest-ever-politics-news/): A total of 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK in 2025 after crossing the Channel on a small boat – the second-highest annual figure on record. No migrants made the journey on New Year’s Eve, the Home Office confirmed on Thursday, with the last recorded crossing made on 22 December. It means the overall number... - [U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger -- and fear](https://nationoutlook.com/u-s-attacks-on-venezuela-prompt-praise-anger-and-fear/): MEXICO CITY — Argentina’s president called it “excellent news for the free world.” Iran condemned it as a “blatant violation of national sovereignty.” Canada said little, except that it was “monitoring developments closely.” The dramatic U.S. capture of Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro was cheered by world leaders allied with President Trump, and condemned by those who oppose... - [Lauren Betts leads No. 4 UCLA to dominant victory over No. 17 USC](https://nationoutlook.com/lauren-betts-leads-no-4-ucla-to-dominant-victory-over-no-17-usc/): Four of five starters scored in double digits as the UCLA women’s basketball team dominated crosstown rival USC 80-46 Saturday at Pauley Pavilion in the first of two meetings between the crosstown rivals. Center Lauren Betts paced the fourth-ranked Bruins (14-1 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) with 18 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Gianna Kneepkens... - [Tesla loses title of world's biggest electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/tesla-loses-title-of-worlds-biggest-electric-vehicle-maker-to-chinese-rival-byd-us-news/): Tesla has lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker. The US firm faced a difficult year with unease over chief executive Elon Musk’s political activities and stiff overseas competition that pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, a decrease... - [How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Pete Holmes](https://nationoutlook.com/how-to-have-the-best-sunday-in-l-a-according-to-pete-holmes/): Pete Holmes understands the art of conversation — especially the way to get people to open up about their secret weird tendencies. It’s what helped Holmes, known for his youth pastor aesthetic and wholesome jokes, build his more than 20-year-long comedy career (his next show is Jan. 21 at Largo at the Coronet) and create... - [Nigel Farage vows to go 'double or quits' with ÂŁ5m local elections spending blitz | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/nigel-farage-vows-to-go-double-or-quits-with-5m-local-elections-spending-blitz-politics-news/): Nigel Farage has vowed to go “double or quits” on May’s local elections with a spending blitz of ÂŁ5m. The Reform UK leader has described the upcoming vote as “the single most important event between now and the general election”, expected in 2029, and acknowledged that “people would ask questions” about his leadership if the... - [Trump says U.S. will 'run' Venezuela after capturing Maduro in audacious attack](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-says-u-s-will-run-venezuela-after-capturing-maduro-in-audacious-attack/): WASHINGTON — An audacious overnight raid by elite U.S. forces that seized Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro from his bedroom in Caracas plunged the country into turmoil Saturday, prompting international concern about Venezuela’s future and President Trump’s attempt to take control of the sovereign nation. Trump justified the stunning attack by accusing Maduro of sending “monsters” into the... - [Lakers takeaways: Jake LaRavia sets the tone in starting lineup](https://nationoutlook.com/lakers-takeaways-jake-laravia-sets-the-tone-in-starting-lineup/): This is what the Lakers imagined when they nearly broke the NBA with the trade that brought Luka Doncic to L.A. Doncic and LeBron James scored 30 points apiece during the same game for just the third time as teammates Friday to help the Lakers hold off the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 at Crypto.com Arena. Doncic... - [London estate agent Dexters to hoist ÂŁ500m 'for sale' sign | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/london-estate-agent-dexters-to-hoist-500m-for-sale-sign-uk-news/): The private equity backers of London’s biggest estate agency chain are exploring a potential sale valuing it at more than ÂŁ500m, despite the looming threat of Rachel Reeves’ new “mansion tax”. Sky News has learnt that Oakley Capital, which acquired a majority stake in Dexters in 2021, is close to hiring investment bankers to evaluate... - ['Stranger Things' finale turns box office downside up pulling in an estimated $25 million](https://nationoutlook.com/stranger-things-finale-turns-box-office-downside-up-pulling-in-an-estimated-25-million/): The finale of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Stranger Things” gave movie theaters a much needed jolt, generating an estimated $20 to $25 million at the box office, according to multiple reports. Matt and Ross Duffer’s supernatural thriller debuted simultaneously on the streaming platform and some 600 cinemas on New Year’s Eve and held encore showings all... - [Starmer accused of diverting NHS 'billions' to appease Trump | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-accused-of-diverting-nhs-billions-to-appease-trump-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of diverting ÂŁ3 billion of NHS funding a year to appease Donald Trump. Daisy Cooper, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader, said taxpayers’ money was being “rerouted at the request of Donald Trump” from frontline NHS services “into the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies”. At the beginning of December, the... - [Trump's top voting rights lawyer led L.A. election conspiracy case](https://nationoutlook.com/trumps-top-voting-rights-lawyer-led-l-a-election-conspiracy-case/): Eric Neff’s tenure at the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office ended after he was placed on administrative leave in 2022 over accusations of misconduct in the prosecution of the CEO of Konnech, a software company that election conspiracy theorists said was in the thrall of the Chinese government. Now, three years later, Neff is... - [High school basketball: Friday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-fridays-scores-2/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Friday’s games. - [Hundreds of jobs to be lost in TGI Fridays insolvency plan | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/hundreds-of-jobs-to-be-lost-in-tgi-fridays-insolvency-plan-money-news/): Hundreds of British hospitality workers face losing their jobs in the coming days as the owner of TGI Fridays finalises plans to buy back a slimmed-down version of one of Britain’s best-known casual dining chains. Sky News has learnt that Sugarloaf TGIF Management, which only took control of TGI Fridays two months ago, is preparing... - [Tommy Lee Jones' daughter reportedly found dead; 911 call suggests OD](https://nationoutlook.com/tommy-lee-jones-daughter-reportedly-found-dead-911-call-suggests-od/): Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was reportedly found dead at a hotel in San Francisco on New Year’s Day. She was 34. According to TMZ, the San Francisco Fire Department responded to a medical emergency call at the Fairmont San Francisco early Thursday morning. The paramedics pronounced Victoria dead... - [Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/recruitment-drive-launched-for-new-magistrates-politics-news/): The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog. More than 2,000 magistrates have been trained since 2022, and ministers want to recruit the same number again over the next financial year, the... - [Davante Adams, Quentin Lake among Rams set to be playoff-ready](https://nationoutlook.com/davante-adams-quentin-lake-among-rams-set-to-be-playoff-ready/): Tight end Tyler Higbee is on track to return on Sunday for the season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. Safety Quentin Lake will be back for the playoffs. Star receiver Davante Adams also could be held out till then. The Rams, coming off consecutive losses to the Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons, might appear... - [Elon Musk company bot apologizes for sharing sexualized images of children](https://nationoutlook.com/elon-musk-company-bot-apologizes-for-sharing-sexualized-images-of-children/): Grok, the chatbot of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, published sexualized images of children as its guardrails seem to have failed when it was prompted with vile user requests. Users used prompts such as “put her in a bikini” under pictures of real people on X to get Grok to generate nonconsensual images of... - [Next weighs cut-price swoop on struggling fashion brand LK Bennett | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/next-weighs-cut-price-swoop-on-struggling-fashion-brand-lk-bennett-money-news/): Next, the FTSE-100 retail behemoth, is among a pack of suitors considering a new year swoop to buy LK Bennett, the struggling fashion retailer. Sky News has learnt that Next is weighing a cut-price offer to buy LK Bennett’s brand and other intellectual property assets as it prepares to call in administrators. Retail industry sources... - [Will Smith sued: Fired violinist alleges sexual harassment](https://nationoutlook.com/will-smith-sued-fired-violinist-alleges-sexual-harassment/): Will Smith and his company Treyball Studios Management Inc. are being sued by an electric violinist who is claiming wrongful termination, retaliation and sexual harassment — allegations denied by the actor-rapper-producer in a statement from his attorney. Brian King Joseph alleges in a lawsuit filed earlier this week that Smith hired him to perform on... - [Nigel Farage giving 'serious thought' to scrapping OBR if Reform wins next general election | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/nigel-farage-giving-serious-thought-to-scrapping-obr-if-reform-wins-next-general-election-politics-news/): Nigel Farage has said he is giving “serious thought” to scrapping the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) if his party wins the next general election and he becomes prime minister. The Reform UK leader said the budget watchdog leaves chancellors “beholden to it rather than doing their own thinking”, and said it is “effectively dictating... - [Prep talk: Will Bryson III is averaging 33.1 points for St. Paul](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-will-bryson-iii-is-averaging-33-1-points-for-st-paul/): Will Bryson III of St. Paul stuck it out for his senior basketball season even though the team lost pretty much everybody to graduation except for him. All he can do is his best, and that’s what he has been doing, including a 68-point performance two weeks ago in Las Vegas in a triple overtime... - [Major FTSE record as much about companies not in the index as the ones that are | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/major-ftse-record-as-much-about-companies-not-in-the-index-as-the-ones-that-are-money-news/): Passing the 10,000-point barrier is a largely symbolic milestone for the FTSE 100, but it underlines an upward trend for the index of the UK’s largest companies and offers some cautious optimism for the year ahead. Founded in 1984 with an index value of 1,000, last year was the FTSE’s best since 2009, rising 21.5%... - [John Mayer and McG on why they bought Hollywood's Henson Studios](https://nationoutlook.com/john-mayer-and-mcg-on-why-they-bought-hollywoods-henson-studios/): John Mayer calls it “adult day care”: the historic recording studio behind the arched gates on La Brea Avenue where famous musicians have been keeping themselves — and one another — creatively occupied since the mid-1960s. Known for decades as Henson Studios — and as A&M Studios before that — the three-acre complex in the... - [Migrant crossing figures for 2025 'politically toxic' for PM | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/migrant-crossing-figures-for-2025-politically-toxic-for-pm-politics-news/): The government’s woken up to quite the new year hangover with the publication of 2025’s small boat data – which reveals the number of migrants crossing the Channel increased by more than 4,500 people compared to 2024. For a prime minister who made “smashing the gangs” such a central pledge during the general election campaign,... - [Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians](https://nationoutlook.com/billionaire-tax-proposal-sparks-soul-searching-for-californians/): The fiery debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax California’s billionaires has sparked some soul-searching across the state. While the idea of a one-time tax on more than 200 people has a long way to go before getting onto the ballot and would need to be passed by voters in November, the tempest around... - [High school basketball: Thursday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-thursdays-scores/): CIF Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Thursday’s games. - [Budget 2025: Workers being 'hammered' while pensioners benefit, says analysis | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/budget-2025-workers-being-hammered-while-pensioners-benefit-says-analysis-money-news/): Rachel Reeves is “quietly hammering” workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a think tank has said. While the chancellor did not increase income tax, national insurance contributions for employees or VAT, avoiding a manifesto breach, her November statement did see her extend a freeze on the first two until... - ['Stranger Things': Noah Schnapp on the 'hopeful' finale and Will's fate](https://nationoutlook.com/stranger-things-noah-schnapp-on-the-hopeful-finale-and-wills-fate/): This article contains spoilers from the series finale of “Stranger Things.” At this moment, somewhere on the internet, “Stranger Things” fans are rabidly and rapidly giving their feedback on how the series resolved the years-long plight of horrors faced by their favorite ragtag troop from Hawkins. But for Noah Schnapp, it didn’t matter how the... - [Double murderer awarded ÂŁ7,500 compensation over human rights breaches | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/double-murderer-awarded-7500-compensation-over-human-rights-breaches-politics-news/): A double murderer has been awarded ÂŁ7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights. Fuad Awale, who is serving a life sentence for shooting two teenagers in the head in 2011, was moved to a close supervision centre (CSC) – a special unit for dangerous prisoners – after helping to take... - [The Roberts court broadly expanded Trump's power in 2025, with these key exceptions](https://nationoutlook.com/the-roberts-court-broadly-expanded-trumps-power-in-2025-with-these-key-exceptions/): WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., ended the first year of President Trump’s second term with a record of rulings that gave him much broader power to control the federal government. In a series of fast-track decisions, the justices granted emergency appeals and set aside rulings from district judges who... - [Jerry Neuheisel leaving UCLA to become QBs coach at Northwestern](https://nationoutlook.com/jerry-neuheisel-leaving-ucla-to-become-qbs-coach-at-northwestern/): Jerry Neuheisel is leaving home to go work for someone familiar. The longtime UCLA assistant who was born at the school’s medical center, played quarterback for the Bruins and rose to de facto offensive coordinator last season will rejoin former boss Chip Kelly in a new role at Northwestern. Neuheisel has agreed to become the... - [Private hospitals giant Spire sets deadline for suitors | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/private-hospitals-giant-spire-sets-deadline-for-suitors-money-news/): Britain’s biggest private hospital operator has handed prospective suitors a deadline to pursue a takeover of the company amid shareholder pressure on it to explore a sale. Sky News has learnt that advisers to Spire Healthcare have told parties including private equity firms to register their interest by 20 January. The date is not a... - [Women still face steep challenges securing top movie jobs](https://nationoutlook.com/women-still-face-steep-challenges-securing-top-movie-jobs/): Last year, women made up just 13% of directors working on the top 250 films. That level represents a 3-percentage-point decline from 2024, when women led 16% of the top-grossing movies, according to a San Diego State University study released Thursday. The troubling tabulation comes as Hollywood seeks to turn the page from a gut-punching... - [Children from struggling families to be vaccinated at home - as immunisation rates drop | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/children-from-struggling-families-to-be-vaccinated-at-home-as-immunisation-rates-drop-politics-news/): Children from struggling families will be able to be vaccinated at home across parts of England in a new government pilot scheme. Health visitors – specialist public health nurses who support families with children under five – will administer the jabs during routine health visits, which removes the “obstacles” that some families face in accessing... - [California sets up a showdown with Washington by reissuing licenses to migrant truckers](https://nationoutlook.com/california-sets-up-a-showdown-with-washington-by-reissuing-licenses-to-migrant-truckers/): California has delayed its cancellation of thousands of commercial driver’s licenses held by migrants, setting it up for another showdown with Washington. The Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Tuesday that the 17,000 migrant truck drivers whose licenses had been revoked can now keep them for 60 more days, which could enable the drivers to... - [Lincoln Riley vowed to fix the Trojans' defense, but it faltered again in Alamo Bowl](https://nationoutlook.com/lincoln-riley-vowed-to-fix-the-trojans-defense-but-it-faltered-again-in-alamo-bowl/): SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two years ago, a day after he decided to fire Alex Grinch as USC‘s defensive coordinator, Lincoln Riley made a promise to those concerned about the future of the Trojans’ defense. “I have complete belief, conviction. We will play great defense here,” the coach said in November 2023. “It is going to happen.... - [FTSE 100 has best year since 2009 - outperforming US and European rivals | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ftse-100-has-best-year-since-2009-outperforming-us-and-european-rivals-money-news/): The UK’s flagship stock index has had its best year since 2009 after a series of record-breaking days. The Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 ended the year up 21.5% compared to the start. It means the share price of the publicly traded companies making up the FTSE 100 had the greatest annual increase in... - [The 14 movies we're most looking forward to in 2026](https://nationoutlook.com/the-14-movies-were-most-looking-forward-to-in-2026/): We asked the film staff to name the titles they were most stoked for in 2026. They were happy to see the returning likes of Nolan, Spielberg, Gerwig and Wile E. Coyote. - [The vote that fractured politics | 10 Years of Brexit Pt 1 | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/the-vote-that-fractured-politics-10-years-of-brexit-pt-1-politics-news/): 👉 Tap here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Ten years on from the referendum that rewired British politics, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet are joined by one of the architects of Brexit, Michael Gove, to rewind through some of the biggest moments. From David Cameron’s surprise 2015 decision to take a... - [With CIA strike, signs Trump is 'shaping the battlespace' in Venezuela](https://nationoutlook.com/with-cia-strike-signs-trump-is-shaping-the-battlespace-in-venezuela/): WASHINGTON — The day after Christmas is typically quiet in the nation’s capital. But President Trump’s decision to acknowledge a covert U.S. strike on Venezuelan territory, in an interview with an obscure local news outlet on Friday, set off a scramble in a drowsy Washington that has become a hallmark of the president. Officials working on Latin... - [Earnest Fernando Mendoza eager to lead Indiana to Rose Bowl win](https://nationoutlook.com/earnest-fernando-mendoza-eager-to-lead-indiana-to-rose-bowl-win/): Through tears, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza thanked every member of his family after becoming the first Hoosier to ever win the Heisman Trophy. The Cuban American quarterback recognized his family for believing in him throughout his career. He was a two-star high school recruit who drew little attention before finally landing an opportunity to play... - [Revolution Bars owner plots swift sale as cash crisis deepens | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/revolution-bars-owner-plots-swift-sale-as-cash-crisis-deepens-money-news/): The London-listed company behind the Revolution bars chain has set a deadline for bids next week after warning shareholders that they face being wiped out as part of a deal. Sky News understands that The Revel Collective, which also owns 22 Peach Pubs and bars trading under the Revolucion de Cuba name, has told bidders... - [Meet Cliqua, the director duo that caught the eye of Bad Bunny](https://nationoutlook.com/meet-cliqua-the-director-duo-that-caught-the-eye-of-bad-bunny/): Amid stacks of cash and liquor bottles, Tony Montana and JoaquĂ­n “El Chapo” GuzmĂĄn sit together inside a painting. One fictional and the other real, the drug lords look nonchalant. “That’s us!” says filmmaker RaĂșl “RJ” Sanchez with joyful mischief when I point out the centerpiece on the main wall of their office in downtown... - [Sir Keir Starmer promises that 'change' will finally arrive in 2026 in New Year's message | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/sir-keir-starmer-promises-that-change-will-finally-arrive-in-2026-in-new-years-message-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer is promising that the change he pledged to deliver in the 2024 election will finally arrive in 2026. In his New Year’s address, the prime minister accepted that his government had not yet delivered on the promise plastered on the front of their manifesto. Sir Keir admitted that “for many, life is... - [Which Indian destinations are most popular for spiritual and yoga tourism?](https://nationoutlook.com/which-indian-destinations-are-most-popular-for-spiritual-and-yoga-tourism/): India has been a global center of spirituality for thousands of years. As the birthplace of yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and several ancient philosophies, the country continues to attract spiritual seekers, wellness travelers, and yoga practitioners from around the world. From sacred rivers and Himalayan monasteries to serene coastal retreats and ancient temples, India offers a... - [Gordon Ramsay reveals skin cancer diagnosis, undergoes surgery](https://nationoutlook.com/gordon-ramsay-reveals-skin-cancer-diagnosis-undergoes-surgery/): Gordon Ramsay has a message for you this holiday weekend: wear sunscreen. The Michelin-starred celebrity chef posted Saturday on Instagram that he was diagnosed with skin cancer and had the basal cell carcinoma removed from the side of his face. Ramsay shared two photos, one of a bandage stretching from his cheek to his neck.... - [More than 500 Voice of America journalists face layoffs by Trump administration](https://nationoutlook.com/more-than-500-voice-of-america-journalists-face-layoffs-by-trump-administration/): The Trump administration has moved to lay off more than 500 employees who work for the federally funded network Voice of America, which provides global reporting in places with restricted press freedom. In March, Trump officials first attempted to close down some of the organization’s newsrooms. But Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the U.S. District... - [Sabrina Carpenter is still dealing with it on 'Man's Best Friend'](https://nationoutlook.com/sabrina-carpenter-is-still-dealing-with-it-on-mans-best-friend/): Pop superstardom, it turns out, did absolutely nothing to improve Sabrina Carpenter’s love life. That’s the thrust of the singer’s shrewd and tangy “Man’s Best Friend,” which dropped Thursday night, just a year after last summer’s chart-topping “Short n’ Sweet.” The earlier album, which spun off a pair of smash singles in “Espresso” and “Please... - ['The Toxic Avenger' review: A sludgy antihero wants corporate payback](https://nationoutlook.com/the-toxic-avenger-review-a-sludgy-antihero-wants-corporate-payback/): Nostalgia for extreme tackiness is surely one of the funnier outcomes of a cult film’s success. (Does one sigh wistfully at such memories or smile through a grimace?) The gleeful cine-garbage factory Troma is, at 50 years and counting, now a hallowed name in outsider movie circles, with much of its reputation stemming from an... - [Frankie Muniz of 'Malcom in the Middle' fame drops out of NASCAR race](https://nationoutlook.com/frankie-muniz-of-malcom-in-the-middle-fame-drops-out-of-nascar-race/): Frankie Muniz — the “Malcolm in the Middle” star turned NASCAR driver — is off the racetrack, for now at least. The actor is recovering from a broken wrist he suffered after falling from a ladder at his home, he wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “The phrase ‘FML’ (Frankie Muniz’s Life) takes on new meaning... - [Look out, Hollywood. Video game franchises dominate Gen Alpha's attention](https://nationoutlook.com/look-out-hollywood-video-game-franchises-dominate-gen-alphas-attention/): Want to get Generation Alpha into movie theaters? Look to video games. Kids still like to go to the movies, according to a high-profile new research report. But the franchises they care about are not the traditional Hollywood popcorn fare. Seven of the top 10 entertainment franchises that the youngest generation of moviegoers cares about... - [Kobe Bryant and John Williams' friendship examined in new book](https://nationoutlook.com/kobe-bryant-and-john-williams-friendship-examined-in-new-book/): On the Shelf John Williams: A Composer’s Life By Tim GreivingOxford University Press: 640 pages, $40If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Only John Williams could have put me in the orbit of one of history’s most famous basketball players. Kobe... - [Entire 'Twilight Saga' will be released in theaters in October](https://nationoutlook.com/entire-twilight-saga-will-be-released-in-theaters-in-october/): It’s time to revisit the age-old question that’s been debated for years: Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Lionsgate will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “Twilight” novels by bringing the entire film saga back to the big screen from Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, The Times confirmed. The love triangle tale starring Kristen... - [Which cities have the most famous Hindu temples in India?](https://nationoutlook.com/which-cities-have-the-most-famous-hindu-temples-in-india/): India is frequently called the “land of temples” due to its vast spiritual heritage, as well as thousands of sacred sites throughout the country. Every temple has an important role as a place of spiritual worship, of course, but they also act as representations of India’s architecture, culture, and history. Among the millions of devotees... - [French Montana engaged to Mahra Maktoum, princess of Dubai](https://nationoutlook.com/french-montana-engaged-to-mahra-maktoum-princess-of-dubai/): French Montana is reportedly engaged to Mahra Maktoum — full name with title, Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — and the couple has apparently managed to keep the romance news off the radar for even longer than Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift did. The couple got engaged in June during Paris Fashion... - [New L.A. novels to read and writer hangouts to explore in SoCal](https://nationoutlook.com/new-l-a-novels-to-read-and-writer-hangouts-to-explore-in-socal/): Dying to Know L.A. literary adventure If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. This summer, I read my way around Los Angeles and highly recommend the experience. There were plenty of freshly published L.A. novels to dive into: My literary journey... - [After lengthy delay, L.A. Mayor Bass names new city film liaison](https://nationoutlook.com/after-lengthy-delay-l-a-mayor-bass-names-new-city-film-liaison/): More than two and a half years after she took office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has fulfilled a nagging campaign promise to film industry advocates. She is appointing Board of Public Works president Steve Kang to serve as a liaison between city bureaucracy and the film industry, she said Wednesday. The mayor made the... - [22 TV series will receive a California film tax credit](https://nationoutlook.com/22-tv-series-will-receive-a-california-film-tax-credit/): Nearly two dozen television shows will receive incentives for shooting in California — including two series that relocated from Texas and Canada — in the first award period since the state bolstered its film and TV tax credit program earlier this summer. The 22 shows were chosen amid a massive amount of interest in the... - [Cardi B testifies she didn't touch security guard but did curse at her](https://nationoutlook.com/cardi-b-testifies-she-didnt-touch-security-guard-but-did-curse-at-her/): Cardi B testified Tuesday that she never touched, scratched or spat at a security guard who is suing her over an alleged assault by the pop star outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office. The rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis AlmĂĄnzar, took the witness stand in the second day of the civil trial in... - ['Power's' Alix Lapri arrested on suspicion of cruelty to children](https://nationoutlook.com/powers-alix-lapri-arrested-on-suspicion-of-cruelty-to-children/): Alix Lapri, who portrayed Effie Morales on the Starz show “Power,” was arrested last week in Atlanta on suspicion of cruelty to children in the third degree and disorderly conduct, according to county records. The actor, whose full name is Alexus Lapri Geier, was released the following day. Details on the circumstances surrounding the Aug.... - [Why Ashlee Simpson might be 'the Pat Benatar of the older ladies'](https://nationoutlook.com/why-ashlee-simpson-might-be-the-pat-benatar-of-the-older-ladies/): Ashlee Simpson has a cold, and thank goodness for that. With three children ages 4 to 16, the singer and actor accepts the certainty that she’ll come down with something every now and again. “As you can hear, I’m getting through it,” she says slightly stuffily on a recent afternoon amid what she calls the... - [Norman Reedus’ son Mingus makes threat after assault charge](https://nationoutlook.com/norman-reedus-son-mingus-makes-threat-after-assault-charge/): Mingus Reedus, son of “The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus and Danish model Helena Christensen, made a concerning statement to a reporter in the wake of his arrest Saturday on suspicion of assault. On Sunday, a New York Post reporter confronted the 25-year-old outside of his Manhattan apartment. “You want to watch me kill myself?”... - [After 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' he came back to usher at the Bowl](https://nationoutlook.com/after-jesus-christ-superstar-he-came-back-to-usher-at-the-bowl/): By day, he helps audience members find their seats. By night, he’s onstage, commanding them. For actor Tyrone Huntley, the hustle is part of the role in Los Angeles. Less than 48 hours after raising his voice to the heavens as Simon in the Hollywood Bowl’s electric, weekend-only production of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Huntley was... - [California, L.A. brace for Trump's new threats to cut funds over immigration stance](https://nationoutlook.com/california-l-a-brace-for-trumps-new-threats-to-cut-funds-over-immigration-stance/): WASHINGTON — State and local officials are once again on the defensive after President Trump renewed threats Wednesday to strike federal dollars from “sanctuary” jurisdictions such as California and Los Angeles, which have long opposed cooperation with immigration enforcement agencies. The ultimatum, laid out in an early morning Truth Social post, echoed sweeping statements the president made... - [Jordan Addison's legal woes continue with trespassing arrest](https://nationoutlook.com/jordan-addisons-legal-woes-continue-with-trespassing-arrest/): None of Jordan Addison‘s three known brushes with the law have resulted in catastrophe. Late-night incidents haven’t escalated the way they often do. Yet the news that the Minnesota Vikings and former USC receiver was arrested in Tampa, Fla., on trespassing charges Monday at 3:46 a.m. triggered a here-we-go-again reaction on social media while the... - [Royal Mail trials 24-hour parcel service | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/royal-mail-trials-24-hour-parcel-service-money-news/): Royal Mail and the Post Office are launching a six-month trial of an automated, 24-hour service.  Parcel lockers will be installed outside Post Office branches across the country, giving customers round‑the‑clock access to send, collect and return parcels. Read all the latest Money news here The move adds to Royal Mail’s network of more than... - [Zoe Saldaña becomes highest-grossing actor of all time](https://nationoutlook.com/zoe-saldana-becomes-highest-grossing-actor-of-all-time/): After another impressively profitable weekend in theaters, James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” helped crown its star Zoe Saldaña the queen of the box office. The third “Avatar” movie boasted $21.3 million in North American sales last week, bringing it to a global total of $1.23 billion. With those impressive stats, Saldaña officially surpassed Scarlett... - [Ten British 'far-right activists' banned from France over 'reconnaissance and destruction' against small boats | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/ten-british-far-right-activists-banned-from-france-over-reconnaissance-and-destruction-against-small-boats-uk-news/): Ten British “far-right activists” have been banned from France for “reconnaissance and destruction activities” against small boats used in migrant crossings. The country’s interior ministry said in a statement that the individuals were identified as part of the Raise the Colours movement. Raise the Colours told Sky News it has not received formal notification of... - [Contributor: A Senate war powers resolution on Venezuela actually could curb Trump](https://nationoutlook.com/contributor-a-senate-war-powers-resolution-on-venezuela-actually-could-curb-trump/): President Trump seemed angry after the Senate voted last Thursday to pass a war powers resolution to the next stage, where lawmakers could approve the measure and seek to curb the president’s ability to wage war in Venezuela without congressional authorization. Trump said that day that five Republican senators who supported bringing the measure to... - [High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-boys-and-girls-scores-from-tuesday/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYSCITY SECTIONAnimo De La Hoya 48, Stern 40Animo Robinson 63, USC Hybrid 53Animo Watts 67, Burton 29East College Prep 57, Alliance Bloomfield 31Foshay 71, AMIT 44WISH Academy 65, Animo Venice 38 SOUTHERN SECTIONACE 77, PAL Academy 38Adelanto 67, Victor Valley 48AGBU 75, de Toledo 41Anaheim Canyon 66, Cypress 52Arcadia 92,... - [Wind power prices up in new offshore contracts as UK moves away from gas | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/wind-power-prices-up-in-new-offshore-contracts-as-uk-moves-away-from-gas-money-news/): Britain is “firmly on track” to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction. It has awarded contracts to supply 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind power – enough to power 12 million homes. The auction is part of efforts to ease the country away... - [Audience for Golden Globe Awards telecast drops 7% from last year](https://nationoutlook.com/audience-for-golden-globe-awards-telecast-drops-7-from-last-year/): The Sunday telecast of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on CBS suffered a ratings setback with an audience decline of 7% compared with last year’s show. Nielsen data showed the live event, hosted by comic Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton, averaged 8.66 million viewers. The big winners of the night included “One Battle After... - [MPs raise alarm over future of pubs - with more than 500 tipped to close this year | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/mps-raise-alarm-over-future-of-pubs-with-more-than-500-tipped-to-close-this-year-uk-news/): MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation. Pubs have faced a toxic cocktail in recent years, including an increase in employer’s national insurance, the minimum wage, energy costs, business rates,... - [Supreme Court likely to uphold bans on trans athletes in girls' sports](https://nationoutlook.com/supreme-court-likely-to-uphold-bans-on-trans-athletes-in-girls-sports/): WASHINGTON  — The Supreme Court sounded ready Tuesday to uphold conservative state laws that forbid transgender athletes to compete on school sports teams for girls. But the ruling may not directly affect California and the liberal-leaning states, at least for now. Idaho, West Virginia and 25 other Republican-led states say a student’s biological sex at birth... - [Ryan Garcia set to return to the ring in a title fight against Mario Barrios](https://nationoutlook.com/ryan-garcia-set-to-return-to-the-ring-in-a-title-fight-against-mario-barrios/): Ryan Garcia will return to the ring nine months after his loss to Rolando “Rolly” Romero in May 2025, and he will do so in a world championship fight against Mario Barrios, the current World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion. The 12-round bout will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb. 21.... - [Industry sounds new alarm bell over Reeves's ISA reforms | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/industry-sounds-new-alarm-bell-over-reevess-isa-reforms-money-news/): The investment industry has intensified warnings to the government over plans to limit cash ISAs, arguing that they risk undermining British investors’ willingness to back listed companies. Sky News has learnt that a meeting on Tuesday involving major industry players including Hargreaves Lansdown, HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group, along with officials from the Treasury and... - [Timothy Busfield surrenders in New Mexico amid child sex abuse case](https://nationoutlook.com/timothy-busfield-surrenders-in-new-mexico-amid-child-sex-abuse-case/): Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield is officially in police custody in New Mexico, days after allegations that he sexually abused two child actors on the set of the Fox drama “The Cleaning Lady” came to light. A spokesperson for the Albuquerque Police Department confirmed on Tuesday that the 68-year-old actor “turned himself in at the Metro... - [New Birmingham to Manchester rail line to be built - but govt provides no timeline | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/new-birmingham-to-manchester-rail-line-to-be-built-but-govt-provides-no-timeline-politics-news/): A new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced. However, no timescale for when it would be built was provided – or any other details, such as how it would be funded. The Treasury said it wants a new Birmingham-Manchester rail line, but it would not be “a reinstatement... - [Scott Adams dead: 'Dilbert' cartoonist and author was 68](https://nationoutlook.com/scott-adams-dead-dilbert-cartoonist-and-author-was-68/): Scott Adams, whose comic strip “Dilbert” defined a certain kind of workplace culture for more than 30 yearsbefore its author was canceled over perceived racist remarks, has died after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was 68. The announcement came Tuesday via Adams’ YouTube channel, where he livestreamed daily until Monday morning. The cartoonist,... - [Prep talk: Verbum Dei set to retire jersey of the late David Greenwood](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-verbum-dei-set-to-retire-jersey-of-the-late-david-greenwood/): David Greenwood, one of the best high school basketball players in Southern California history, will have his jersey retired on Friday night during a ceremony at his alma mater, Verbum Dei. Greenwood, who died on June 8 at the age of 68 after a bout with cancer, teamed with Roy Hamilton to make Verbum Dei... - [Bank of England governor joins protest over US central bank row | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/bank-of-england-governor-joins-protest-over-us-central-bank-row-money-news/): The governor of the Bank of England has joined a chorus of opposition to the treatment of his US counterpart following revelations he is facing a criminal inquiry. Andrew Bailey is among a group of global central bank bosses to sign a statement backing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. He revealed on Sunday that he... - [Review: 'Polyamory made me feel like a teenager.' One woman's chaotic, sexy journey](https://nationoutlook.com/review-polyamory-made-me-feel-like-a-teenager-one-womans-chaotic-sexy-journey/): Book Review Saying Yes: My Adventures in Polyamory By Natalie Davis Skyhorse: 288 pages, $33 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. One night, Natalie Davis, a married woman who also has a married boyfriend, is enjoying a first date at... - [Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/hillsborough-law-delayed-after-backlash-politics-news/): The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down “duty of candour” for the security services, Sky News understands. The Public Office Accountability Bill is designed to establish a “duty of candour” in law, which would mean public servants must... - [Ex-Navy SEAL planned to fire explosives at police at 'No Kings' rally](https://nationoutlook.com/ex-navy-seal-planned-to-fire-explosives-at-police-at-no-kings-rally/): A former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs faces up to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of transporting fireworks across state lines with the intent to injure law enforcement at a “No Kings” protest in San Diego, authorities said. FBI agents found messages on Gregory Vandenberg’s phone indicating he was upset with President... - [Jason Crowe Jr. of Inglewood delivers another 50-point game](https://nationoutlook.com/jason-crowe-jr-of-inglewood-delivers-another-50-point-game/): It was Monday night, and Santa Monica High students had plenty of choices for entertainment. They could have been hanging at the pier or playing video games. Instead, the student section was filled as if it were a Friday night because the state’s leading scorer in high school basketball, Jason Crowe Jr. of Inglewood, was... - [Paramount Skydance steps up hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery with law suit | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/paramount-skydance-steps-up-hostile-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery-with-law-suit-money-news/): A hostile takeover bid for media giant Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has ratcheted up with entertainment conglomerate Paramount taking legal action to force the release of financial data. Paramount Skydance, which owns film production company Paramount Pictures and TV network CBS, has filed a law suit seeking to compel WBD to disclose to shareholders how... - [Record exec L.A. Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit](https://nationoutlook.com/record-exec-l-a-reid-settles-sexual-assault-lawsuit/): Record executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid has settled a sexual assault lawsuit from former employee Drew Dixon, avoiding a jury trial that was set to begin Monday. In 2023, Dixon filed a lawsuit under the New York Adult Survivors Act, alleging abuse from Reid including sexual harassment, assault and retaliation while she worked under him as... - [Starmer threatens to 'control' Grok if Elon Musk's X keeps creating sexual images | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-threatens-to-control-grok-if-elon-musks-x-keeps-creating-sexual-images-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to “control” X’s AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk’s social media platform continues to create sexual images of women and children. The prime minister told his MPs the actions of Grok and X are “absolutely disgusting and shameful”. “If X cannot control Grok, we will – and we’ll do it... - ['We just want our lives back.' Maduro's gone, but what's next for 8 million Venezuelans who fled?](https://nationoutlook.com/we-just-want-our-lives-back-maduros-gone-but-whats-next-for-8-million-venezuelans-who-fled/): MEXICO CITY — Andrea Paola HernĂĄndez has one sister in Ecuador and another in London. She has cousins in Colombia, Chile, Argentina and the United States. All fled poverty and political repression in Venezuela. HernĂĄndez, a human rights activist and outspoken critic of the country’s authoritarian leader, NicolĂĄs Maduro, eventually left, too. Since 2022 she has lived... - [Eagles coach Nick Sirianni downplays sideline spat with A.J. Brown](https://nationoutlook.com/eagles-coach-nick-sirianni-downplays-sideline-spat-with-a-j-brown/): A.J. Brown had nothing to say — to reporters after the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, that is. Philadelphia’s star receiver did have plenty to say to Coach Nick Sirianni — and vice-versa — during a sideline spat late in the second quarter of the game that eventually marked an end... - [Six Nations backer courts investors as it kicks off €2.7bn debt deal | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/six-nations-backer-courts-investors-as-it-kicks-off-e2-7bn-debt-deal-money-news/): The investment vehicle set up to house a string of prominent sports assets is launching a €2.7bn (ÂŁ2.3bn) debt-raising process aimed at funding its ambitions to become a global powerhouse. Sky News has learnt that Global Sport Group (GSG), which is owned by CVC Capital Partners and counts a stake in Six Nations Rugby among... - [Paramount sues Warner Bros. Discovery over its deal with Netflix](https://nationoutlook.com/paramount-sues-warner-bros-discovery-over-its-deal-with-netflix/): David Ellison’s Paramount has sued Warner Bros. Discovery — the smaller firm’s latest move to block Warner’s $72-billion sale to Netflix. The lawsuit, filed Monday morning in Delaware court, asks Warner and its chief executive David Zaslav to produce more information about Warner’s deliberations and decision to select Netflix, ending the hotly contested auction on... - [Ex-Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi latest Conservative to join Reform UK | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/ex-tory-chancellor-nadhim-zahawi-latest-conservative-to-join-reform-uk-politics-news/): Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has become the latest – and most senior – Tory to defect to Reform UK. The ex-MP and vaccines minister during the COVID pandemic said the UK was “drinking at the last chance saloon” and “really does need Nigel Farage as prime minister”. Having served under the four latest Conservative... - [California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again.](https://nationoutlook.com/california-atty-gen-rob-bonta-opts-against-running-for-governor-again/): California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced Sunday that he would not run for California governor, a decision he said was grounded in his belief that his legal efforts combating the Trump administration as the state’s top prosecutor are paramount at this time in history. “In this moment, my place is here, on the front lines,... - [Justin Herbert and Chargers go one-and-done in playoffs, again](https://nationoutlook.com/justin-herbert-and-chargers-go-one-and-done-in-playoffs-again/): FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The MVP chants for the second-year quarterback of the New England Patriots rang throughout Gillette Stadium on Sunday night. The Chargers, meanwhile, were haunted by their own echoes. Another playoff game. Another one-and-done exit. The gutty season of quarterback Justin Herbert again ended with a whimper, a 16-3 loss on a night when the... - [JP Morgan chief to host Reeves at annual Davos summit | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/jp-morgan-chief-to-host-reeves-at-annual-davos-summit-money-news/): Jamie Dimon, the JP Morgan Chase chief, and Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, will jointly host an event at next week’s World Economic Forum, two months after the Wall Street behemoth said it would open a vast new office in London in the wake of a budget which exempted the banking sector from punitive tax rises.... - ['Golden Globes' host Nikki Glaser and stars stay focused on awards](https://nationoutlook.com/golden-globes-host-nikki-glaser-and-stars-stay-focused-on-awards/): And it all comes around again. The least meaningful — most meaningless? — of the big Hollywood awards shows, which is to say, among the ones that are shown on broadcast television, the Golden Globes (edition 86, if you can believe it) handed out a passel of trophies Sunday night from a ballroom in the... - [Red on red: How X is upsetting Labour | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/red-on-red-how-x-is-upsetting-labour-politics-news/): 👉Listen to Politics At Sam And Anne’s on your podcast app👈 As global instability continues to dominate the prime minister’s agenda, is the threat to his premiership receding? After a rollercoaster week of foreign events, and now the possibility of the collapse of the Iranian regime, Sam and Anne assess the perception of his actions... - [Rams will face Caleb Williams and Bears in NFC divisional playoffs](https://nationoutlook.com/rams-will-face-caleb-williams-and-bears-in-nfc-divisional-playoffs/): The Rams will play the Chicago Bears in an NFC divisional round game at Soldier Field in Chicago next weekend. The NFL is expected to announce the day and time of the game Sunday night. It’ll be the first playoff meeting between the teams since the NFC title game at the end of the 1985... - [Winners and losers of Christmas as Tesco reveals busiest ever days | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/winners-and-losers-of-christmas-as-tesco-reveals-busiest-ever-days-money-news/): The UK’s largest supermarket chain had its busiest days ever over Christmas, reporting “strong” growth thanks to sales of fresh food as customers sought to eat more healthily. Tesco’s busiest ever days were 22 and 23 December, the group said. Behind the recorded 3.7% UK sales growth in the 19 weeks to 3 January was... - [Teyana Taylor wins the Golden Globe award for supporting actress](https://nationoutlook.com/teyana-taylor-wins-the-golden-globe-award-for-supporting-actress/): One battle is in the rearview for Teyana Taylor. The multihyphenate entertainer has secured the Golden Globe for supporting actress in a motion picture for her performance as revolutionary Perfidia Beverly Hills in Paul Thomas Anderson’s black comedy “One Battle After Another.” Taylor beat out Ariana Grande (“Wicked: For Good”), Amy Madigan (“Weapons”), Emily Blunt... - [Transport secretary ducks questions over whether UK would support US action in Iran | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/transport-secretary-ducks-questions-over-whether-uk-would-support-us-action-in-iran-politics-news/): A cabinet minister has refused to be drawn on whether the UK would support the US if it decided to take military action against Iran amid widespread protests in the country. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said she was “not going to get into commentary on the comments from another country about their foreign policy or... - [Louisiana shrimper praises Trump tariffs as industry lifeline](https://nationoutlook.com/louisiana-shrimper-praises-trump-tariffs-as-industry-lifeline/): HOUMA, La. — For nearly 50 years, James Blanchard has made his living in the Gulf of Mexico, pulling shrimp from the sea. It’s all he ever wanted to do, since he was around 12 years old and accompanied his father, a mailman and part-time shrimper, as he spent weekends trawling the marshy waters off Louisiana. Blanchard... - [Sondheimer: Freshmen making a big impact in Southland basketball](https://nationoutlook.com/sondheimer-freshmen-making-a-big-impact-in-southland-basketball/): Freshman point guard Phillip Reed Jr. of Palisades entered high school ready to sink or swim going against varsity players who were stronger and more experienced. “I wanted to jump into the water head first,” he said. His progress is similar to that of other freshmen given opportunities to produce immediately. The early days of... - [Under-fire WH Smith holds Court in search for next chair | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/under-fire-wh-smith-holds-court-in-search-for-next-chair-money-news/): WH Smith, the London-listed travel retail group, is drawing up plans to identify a new chairman amid a battle to restore investors’ faith in the company. Sky News has learnt that a search for two new non-executive directors is expected to lead to the recruitment of a candidate capable of replacing Annette Court within about... - ['The Night Manager' Season 2: Jonathan and Roper are still entangled](https://nationoutlook.com/the-night-manager-season-2-jonathan-and-roper-are-still-entangled/): This article contains spoilers for the first three episodes of “The Night Manager” Season 2. It wasn’t inevitable that “The Night Manager,” an adaptation of John le Carré’s 1993 spy novel, would have a sequel. Le CarrĂ© didn’t write one and the six-episode series, which aired in 2016, had a definitive ending. But after the... - [Lord Mandelson refuses to apologise to victims over Jeffrey Epstein friendship | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/lord-mandelson-refuses-to-apologise-to-victims-over-jeffrey-epstein-friendship-politics-news/): Lord Peter Mandelson has refused to apologise for his personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The former UK ambassador to the US, who was sacked last September over emails which showed the extent of his support for the convicted paedophile following his conviction, told BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he had paid a “calamitous” price... - [While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation](https://nationoutlook.com/while-celebrating-maduros-capture-venezuelan-immigrants-worry-about-deportation/): WASHINGTON — After President Trump ordered strikes that led to the capture of Venezuela’s president, NicolĂĄs Maduro, celebrations erupted in Venezuelan communities across the U.S. But for many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief and joy were cut by the fear about what comes next from an administration that has... - [High school basketball: Saturday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-saturdays-scores-3/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Saturday’s games. - [Why Pride organisers face 'the most serious financial challenge in movement's history' | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/why-pride-organisers-face-the-most-serious-financial-challenge-in-movements-history-money-news/): The company behind London’s Pride parade recorded a ÂŁ120,726 loss in 2024, latest accounts show. The entity that runs the capital’s annual LGBT+ event had made ÂŁ204,368 in profit the previous year. It comes as Pride organisations have been struggling with running costs. Major cities across the UK had either paused the running of full... - [Tom Cherones, director and producer of 'Seinfeld,' dies at 86](https://nationoutlook.com/tom-cherones-director-and-producer-of-seinfeld-dies-at-86/): Television director and producer Tom Cherones, best known for his work on the first five seasons of the Emmy-winning series “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 86. He died Jan. 5 at his home in Florence, Ore., according to a statement from his family. He directed some of the most iconic episodes of “Seinfeld,” including “The... - ['Extremely dangerous situation': Ex-Danish PM reacts to US 'act of aggression' over Greenland | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/extremely-dangerous-situation-ex-danish-pm-reacts-to-us-act-of-aggression-over-greenland-politics-news/): The former prime minister of Denmark has told Sky News her country is “being bullied” by the US over Greenland, and that it views this as “an act of aggression”. Speaking to the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Helle Thorning-Schmidt said: “We’re a very small country, and to be honest with you, we feel bullied. “We feel... - ['Doomsday Plane' appearance at LAX sparks online worry](https://nationoutlook.com/doomsday-plane-appearance-at-lax-sparks-online-worry/): The federal government’s Boeing E-4B Nightwatch — a military aircraft known, somewhat alarmingly, as the “Doomsday Plane” — touched down at Los Angeles International Airport this week, in what may be the famed aircraft’s first-ever LAX landing. Aviation enthusiasts spotted the plane Thursday on its approach to LAX. It is billed by the U.S. Air... - [Rams stars Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua voted first-team All-Pro](https://nationoutlook.com/rams-stars-matthew-stafford-and-puka-nacua-voted-first-team-all-pro/): CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Puka Nacua were named first-team All-Pro on Saturday. Stafford, a 17th-year pro, passed for a league-leading 46 touchdowns and 4,707 yards to make All-Pro for the first time. Stafford, 37, led the Rams to a 12-5 record and No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Rams play... - [Online retailer Very Group plots launch of ÂŁ2bn auction | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/online-retailer-very-group-plots-launch-of-2bn-auction-money-news/): The owner of The Very Group, one of Britain’s biggest online shopping platforms, is to launch a ÂŁ2bn auction of the company just months after taking control. Sky News has learnt that Carlyle, the American private equity giant, is lining up Barclays and JP Morgan to handle a sale of Very, which sells a wide... - [Commentary: California made them rich. Now billionaires flee when the state asks for a little something back.](https://nationoutlook.com/commentary-california-made-them-rich-now-billionaires-flee-when-the-state-asks-for-a-little-something-back/): California helped make them the rich. Now a small proposed tax is spooking them out of the state. California helped make them among the richest people in the world. Now they’re fleeing because California wants a little something back. The proposed California Billionaire Tax Act has plutocrats saying they are considering deserting the Golden State... - [No 10 hits out at 'insulting' changes to Musk's Grok chatbot after deepfake warning | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/no-10-hits-out-at-insulting-changes-to-musks-grok-chatbot-after-deepfake-warning-science-climate-tech-news/): Image editing on X’s Grok AI tool has been limited to paid subscribers, according to a message displayed by the chatbot – with the changes described as “insulting” by Downing Street. Users were able to upload a picture and ask Grok to alter the image, but the AI system now replies to requests with this... - [Federal judge blocks Trump administration's freeze of $10 billion in child-care funds](https://nationoutlook.com/federal-judge-blocks-trump-administrations-freeze-of-10-billion-in-child-care-funds/): A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s move to freeze $10 billion in child-care funds in five Democrat-led states including California. The ruling Friday afternoon capped a tumultuous stretch that began earlier this week when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services told California officials and those in Colorado,... - [Triumph, a Sylmar charter school, is having season to remember](https://nationoutlook.com/triumph-a-sylmar-charter-school-is-having-season-to-remember/): The City Section might have a contender for small-schools basketball success in Sylmar-based Triumph, a charter school that opened in 2010 and is having its best season ever. The Jaguars, under coach Fabian Avila, have been led by the Garcia brothers, Antonio, a 6-foot-3 senior, and Damian, a freshman point guard. Antonio was one of... - [Abu Dhabi steel group eyes takeover of Gupta's UK empire | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/abu-dhabi-steel-group-eyes-takeover-of-guptas-uk-empire-money-news/): A UAE-based steel company has made an approach to buy Britain’s third-biggest steel producer, months after it was declared “hopelessly insolvent” and fell into the hands of the Official Receiver. Sky News has learnt that Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI), which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is among a small number of parties which have... - [AMC Burbank is the most profitable movie theater in the U.S. and Canada](https://nationoutlook.com/amc-burbank-is-the-most-profitable-movie-theater-in-the-u-s-and-canada/): Maybe it’s the leather seats or the free parking. But out of every movie theater in the U.S. and Canada, AMC Burbank 30 had the most lucrative box office in 2025. The combined efforts of the three theater locations, less than a mile apart (AMC Burbank 16 and Town Centers 6 and 8), brought in... - [ÂŁ200m allocated for UK armed forces deployment to Ukraine, government says | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/200m-allocated-for-uk-armed-forces-deployment-to-ukraine-government-says-politics-news/): The government has allocated ÂŁ200m of funding to prepare the UK’s armed forces to be deployed to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal. The money, announced by Defence Secretary John Healey during a visit to Ukraine on Friday, will deliver new vehicles, communications and counter-drone protection to ensure troops are ready if required. The... - [Washington National Opera leaving Kennedy Center after Trump upset](https://nationoutlook.com/washington-national-opera-leaving-kennedy-center-after-trump-upset/): In what might be the most decisive critique yet of President Trump’s remake of the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera’s board approved a resolution on Friday to leave the venue it has occupied since 1971. “Today, the Washington National Opera announced its decision to seek an amicable early termination of its affiliation agreement with... - [Amber Glenn wins her third consecutive U.S. figure skating championship](https://nationoutlook.com/amber-glenn-wins-her-third-consecutive-u-s-figure-skating-championship/): ST. LOUIS — Amber Glenn covered her head with both arms, heaving on her knees with her forehead bowed to the ice at Enterprise Center. She soaked in the standing ovation and let stuffed animals rain down around her. Glenn won her third consecutive U.S. figure skating championship Friday, paving the way for the 26-year-old’s first Olympic... - [Next puts best foot forward in pursuit of Russell & Bromley  | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/next-puts-best-foot-forward-in-pursuit-of-russell-bromley-money-news/): Next has teamed up with a stock clearance specialist as it pursues a takeover of the family-owned shoe retailer Russell & Bromley. Sky News has learnt that the FTSE-100 retailer is working with Retail Realisation, which badges itself as a specialist retail advisory firm, on its interest in the 145-year-old chain. Industry sources said the... - [Stephen A. Smith doubles down on calling ICE shooting 'justified'](https://nationoutlook.com/stephen-a-smith-doubles-down-on-calling-ice-shooting-justified/): Stephen A. Smith is arguably the most-well known sports commentator in the country. But the outspoken ESPN commentator’s perspective outside the sports arena has landed him in a firestorm. The furor is due to his pointed comments defending an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who fatally shot a Minneapolis woman driving away from him. Just... - [Asylum hotel migrant evictions set to begin in the spring | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/asylum-hotel-migrant-evictions-set-to-begin-in-the-spring-politics-news/): Evictions of migrants living in asylum hotels are set to start in the spring, Sky News understands. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also expected to end the government’s legal duty to automatically support destitute asylum seekers. A Home Office source told The i Paper it would allow the minister to remove accommodation and weekly allowances... - [Elon Musk's Grok bot restricts sexual image generation after outcry](https://nationoutlook.com/elon-musks-grok-bot-restricts-sexual-image-generation-after-outcry/): Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot on Thursday started restricting the ability for non-paying users to create deepfake, sexualized images after global pushback from users and governments. Late last month, some users began tagging Grok on Musk’s social media platform X with prompts such as “put her in a bikini” to generate nonconsensual images of real people... - [Prep talk: JuJu Watkins returns to Sierra Canyon on Friday](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-juju-watkins-returns-to-sierra-canyon-on-friday/): JuJu Watkins is returning to Sierra Canyon High on Friday, the place where she was a high school basketball All-American. The school will hold a ceremony retiring her jersey at halftime of the boys’ basketball game between Sierra Canyon and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. She will be presented with a framed jersey. Watkins is sitting... - [RAC owners rev up plan for ÂŁ5bn sale or stock market float | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/rac-owners-rev-up-plan-for-5bn-sale-or-stock-market-float-money-news/): The owners of the RAC will next week launch a process expected to culminate in a ÂŁ5bn sale or stock market listing of the breakdown recovery service later in 2026. Sky News has learnt that the RAC’s shareholders have arranged a beauty parade of investment banks to take place in the coming days as they... - ['Primate' review: Monkey see, monkey kill](https://nationoutlook.com/primate-review-monkey-see-monkey-kill/): One chimpanzee with a typewriter could pound out the script for “Primate” in an hour. Some pretty young things throw a pool party at an Oahu home and — yikes! — the family’s rabid pet chimp bashes in their skulls. That’s it, that’s the plot. Any tease that the movie could possibly be about anything... - [Labour MP who rebelled over jury trial plans 'not expecting to lose whip' | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/labour-mp-who-rebelled-over-jury-trial-plans-not-expecting-to-lose-whip-politics-news/): A Labour MP who broke ranks to oppose the government’s plans to restrict jury trials has said he is not expecting to lose the party whip – but he does “not care” if he does. Karl Turner, the Labour MP for Hull East, told Sky News he does not expect to be suspended from the... - [Rep. Julia Brownley announces she will not seek reelection](https://nationoutlook.com/rep-julia-brownley-announces-she-will-not-seek-reelection/): Rep. Julia Brownley, a Democrat who has represented swaths of Ventura and Los Angeles counties for more than a decade, announced Thursday that she would not seek reelection. “Serving our community and our country has been the honor of my lifetime. Every step of this journey has been shaped by the people I represent, by... - [High school basketball: Thursday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-thursdays-scores-2/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Thursday’s games. - [Reviving Venezuela's oil industry may be harder than Trump thinks - and this is why | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/reviving-venezuelas-oil-industry-may-be-harder-than-trump-thinks-and-this-is-why-world-news/): Oil sits at the heart of Donald Trump’s Venezuelan gamble. Within a day of the US operation which ousted President Nicolas Maduro, Trump made his top priority clear: reviving the country’s oil industry. “We’re going to have our very large US oil companies – the biggest anywhere in the world – go in, spend billions... - ['The Pitt' Season 2: The show's creator on healthcare cuts, ICE and AI](https://nationoutlook.com/the-pitt-season-2-the-shows-creator-on-healthcare-cuts-ice-and-ai/): R. Scott Gemmill, the creator and showrunner of “The Pitt,” has always felt comfortable in a hospital. He initially had ambitions of going into medicine — he studied gerontology, which explores the processes and problems of aging, and did some volunteer work at hospitals. He also took a nurse assistant course. “I really thought I... - [Can Zack Polanski's anti-establishment message beat Nigel Farage on migration? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/can-zack-polanskis-anti-establishment-message-beat-nigel-farage-on-migration-politics-news/): Zack Polanski might not appear the most natural ally of Reform voters. On migration – consistently one of the most important issues for Reform voters – the Green Party leader could not be further away from Nigel Farage. Where the Reform leader believes migration has damaged Britain and advocates for “mass deportations”, Mr Polanski views... - [Anthony Banda, Alex Call, Brock Stewart agree to terms with Dodgers](https://nationoutlook.com/anthony-banda-alex-call-brock-stewart-agree-to-terms-with-dodgers/): The Dodgers won’t be heading to an arbitration hearing after all. Outfielder Alex Call (one-year, $1.6 million) and relief pitchers Anthony Banda (one-year, $1.625 million) and Brock Stewart (one-year, $1.3 million) each avoided arbitration, coming to an agreement with the Dodgers before Thursday’s MLB arbitration deadline, people familiar with the situation but unauthorized to speak... - [Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks that could create world's largest mining firm | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/glencore-and-rio-tinto-in-talks-that-could-create-worlds-largest-mining-firm-money-news/): Glencore is in talks with rival Rio Tinto that could lead to merger and the creation of the world’s largest mining firm. Glencore issued a statement to the market soon after the Financial Times (FT) reported that discussions over a tie-up had resumed, almost a year after a previous round of talks broke down. There... - [Mickey Rourke fundraiser on hold as actor and his team work things out](https://nationoutlook.com/mickey-rourke-fundraiser-on-hold-as-actor-and-his-team-work-things-out/): A fundraiser aimed at keeping Mickey Rourke housed has hit the brakes temporarily after the Oscar-nominated actor rejected more than $100,000 from fans and supporters earlier this week. On Thursday, the GoFundMe page had a “donations paused” tag on it while Kimberly Hines, Rourke’s manager of nine years, addressed the situation in an update. “Thank... - [Is Starmer still a player in Trump's world? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/is-starmer-still-a-player-in-trumps-world-politics-news/): 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Former Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt joins Beth, Harriet, and Ruth on this week’s Electoral Dysfunction. As Denmark finds itself at the centre of a growing international crisis over Greenland, she tells us that the country feels “bullied”. Ms Thorning-Schmidt describes how... - [L.A. clergy, protesters denounce ICE fatal shooting in Minneapolis](https://nationoutlook.com/l-a-clergy-protesters-denounce-ice-fatal-shooting-in-minneapolis/): A day after a woman in Minneapolis was killed by an immigration federal agent, clergy leaders and advocates gathered on the steps of the downtown Los Angeles federal immigration building to honor her and denounce the killing. Holding printed photos of Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot in the head by a federal immigration agent,... - [Calabasas basketball team is surging with 11 wins in last 12 games](https://nationoutlook.com/calabasas-basketball-team-is-surging-with-11-wins-in-last-12-games/): Calabasas pulled off a huge win in high school basketball on Tuesday night, handing Thousand Oaks its first defeat after 16 victories in a Marmonte League opener. The Coyotes (13-5) have quietly turned around their season after a 2-4 start, winning 11 of their last 12 games. One of the major contributors has been 6-foot-3... - [Aviva-backed altnet Truespeed in merger talks with rival | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/aviva-backed-altnet-truespeed-in-merger-talks-with-rival-money-news/): A fibre broadband network provider backed by an arm of Aviva, the FTSE-100 insurer, is in merger talks with a rival amid growing financial pressure on the heavily indebted industry. Sky News has learnt that Truespeed, which has received ÂŁ175m of funding from Aviva Investors, is in discussions about a tie-up with Freedom Fibre. Negotiations... - ['Dead Man's Wire' review: A 1970s Bill SkarsgĂ„rd is mad as hell](https://nationoutlook.com/dead-mans-wire-review-a-1970s-bill-skarsgard-is-mad-as-hell/): In between such pistol-packing antiheroes as Bonnie Parker and Luigi Mangione, financially-squeezed Americans rooted for Tony Kiritsis, a working stiff who took his mortgage lender hostage in 1977 Indianapolis, claiming that the loan company cheated him out of his land. “Dead Man’s Wire,” the title of Gus Van Sant’s wonky true crime caper, comes from... - [U-turn over business rates hike for pubs expected in coming days, Sky News understands | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/u-turn-over-business-rates-hike-for-pubs-expected-in-coming-days-sky-news-understands-politics-news/): A package for pubs which could help with business rates is coming in the next few days, Sky News understands. It comes after House of Commons leader Sir Alan Campbell addressed backbench concerns over the hospitality sector, which is facing the end of COVID-era support and a hike in business rates following Rachel Reeves’ November... - [Column: Trump's 626 overseas strikes aren't 'America First.' What's his real agenda?](https://nationoutlook.com/column-trumps-626-overseas-strikes-arent-america-first-whats-his-real-agenda/): Who knew that by “America First,” President Trump meant all of the Americas? In puzzling over that question at least, I’ve got company in Marjorie Taylor Greene, the now-former congresswoman from Georgia and onetime Trump devotee who remains stalwart in his America First movement. Greene tweeted on Saturday, just ahead of Trump’s triumphal news conference... - [High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday, Jan. 7](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-boys-and-girls-scores-from-wednesday-jan-7/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYSCITY SECTIONChatsworth 57, Marquez 37Fairfax 77, Carson 40Foshay 76, Northridge Academy 72Franklin 64, SOCES 41Granada Hills Kennedy 70, Castaic 59LA Jordan 53, Granada Hills 46LA University 60, Wilmington Banning 43Narbonne 65, Dorsey 48North Hollywood 66, King/Drew 63Rise Kohyang 51, Valor Academy 48San Pedro 67, LA Hamilton 37South Gate 48, Orthopaedic... - [Warner Bros shareholders urged to reject amended Paramount bid | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/warner-bros-shareholders-urged-to-reject-amended-paramount-bid-money-news/): The board of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has urged its shareholders to reject an amended hostile bid by Paramount Skydance while maintaining its unanimous support for a rival offer by Netflix. A letter to investors said the updated $108.4bn all-cash offer from Paramount, for the whole business, involved an “extraordinary amount of debt financing” that... - [Disney+ to include vertical videos on its app](https://nationoutlook.com/disney-to-include-vertical-videos-on-its-app/): In a bid for greater user engagement, Walt Disney Co. will introduce vertical videos to its Disney+ app over the next year, a company executive said Wednesday. The move is part of the Burbank media and entertainment company’s effort to encourage more frequent app usage, particularly on smartphones. “We know that mobile is an incredible... - [Starmer 'sets out his position on Greenland' in call with Donald Trump | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-sets-out-his-position-on-greenland-in-call-with-donald-trump-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has set out his position on Greenland in a call with US President Donald Trump, Downing Street says. Mr Trump has been vocal about his desire to annex the territory, despite it being part of Denmark – a NATO ally. A spokesman for the prime minister said the call also included a... - [Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major climate groups](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-withdraws-u-s-from-66-international-organizations-and-treaties-including-major-climate-groups/): President Trump on Wednesday withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In a presidential memorandum, Trump said it is “contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise... - [Sign of times: Demond Williams Jr. bolts Washington despite NIL deal](https://nationoutlook.com/sign-of-times-demond-williams-jr-bolts-washington-despite-nil-deal/): The decision by Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. to enter the transfer portal shocked and angered the Huskies because only days earlier the sophomore breakout star had signed a lucrative name, image and likeness deal to remain in Seattle. Legal action by Washington would be no surprise two weeks after similar events prompted an exchange... - [Waterstones owner lines up Rothschild to book listing slot | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/waterstones-owner-lines-up-rothschild-to-book-listing-slot-money-news/): The owner of Waterstones is close to hiring bankers to work on a multibillion-pound listing of the transatlantic bookseller. Sky News has learnt that Elliott Management is preparing to appoint Rothschild to act as an independent adviser on its flotation options, with a public market debut likely to take place as soon as the second... - [Ashley Tisdale dubs mommy group 'toxic,' 'too high school'](https://nationoutlook.com/ashley-tisdale-dubs-mommy-group-toxic-too-high-school/): There are some things that make a person happy they’re not a millennial mom. Ashley Tisdale’s mommy group drama is one of those things. Because Tisdale — now Ashley Tisdale French — sounds like she might be stuck in her own “High School Musical,” and it looks as if Hilary Duff’s husband just threw a... - [Illegal child abuse material generated by X's artificial intelligence Grok, says UK watchdog | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/illegal-child-abuse-material-generated-by-xs-artificial-intelligence-grok-says-uk-watchdog-science-climate-tech-news/): Criminals have used Grok, Elon Musk’s AI, to create child sexual abuse imagery, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reported. For days, the IWF has been receiving reports from internet users that Grok had created child abuse images, but that content hadn’t crossed the threshold into illegal content. Now, it has, says the IWF. It... - [Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat](https://nationoutlook.com/lawmakers-return-to-washington-facing-venezuela-concerns-shutdown-threat/): WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week confronting the fallout from the stunning capture of Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro — and familiar complaints about the Trump administration deciding to bypass Congress on military operations that have led to this moment. Democratic leaders are demanding the administration immediately brief Congress. Republican leaders indicated over the weekend... - [Sondheimer: Lessons to live by in high school sports for 2026](https://nationoutlook.com/sondheimer-lessons-to-live-by-in-high-school-sports-for-2026/): Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. Enter email address Agree & Continue - [Cheap Eats: Tommy Banks on his train station debate over a toastie, weight loss drugs and why you're using salt wrong | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/cheap-eats-tommy-banks-on-his-train-station-debate-over-a-toastie-weight-loss-drugs-and-why-youre-using-salt-wrong-money-news/): Every month we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. This week, we speak to Great British Menu winner, Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Tommy Banks. When I was growing up my mum and dad ran a bed and breakfast… It did mean that... - [Kate Hudson's 'Song Sung Blue' Oscar chances, by the numbers](https://nationoutlook.com/kate-hudsons-song-sung-blue-oscar-chances-by-the-numbers/): With her breakthrough role in Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous,” Kate Hudson received her first Oscar nomination at age 21. This season, she reaches another high note — and makes the case for a second nomination — with her performance as Claire Sardina, one half of a Neil Diamond tribute band, in the romantic drama “Song... - [Bosses courted to join PM's China trip as embassy verdict looms | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/bosses-courted-to-join-pms-china-trip-as-embassy-verdict-looms-money-news/): Downing Street is courting business leaders to accompany Sir Keir Starmer on his first bilateral visit to Beijing even as a decision looms on whether to approve China’s controversial new embassy in London. Sky News understands that officials have begun contacting corporate executives to gauge their appetite to join the prime minister on a trip... - [CIA advised Trump against supporting Venezuela's democratic opposition](https://nationoutlook.com/cia-advised-trump-against-supporting-venezuelas-democratic-opposition/): WASHINGTON — A highly confidential CIA assessment produced at the request of the White House warned President Trump of a wider conflict in Venezuela if he were to support the country’s democratic opposition once its president, NicolĂĄs Maduro, was deposed, a person familiar with the matter told The Times. The assessment was a tightly held CIA product... - [Luka and LeBron go 30-30 as Lakers defeat the Pelicans](https://nationoutlook.com/luka-and-lebron-go-30-30-as-lakers-defeat-the-pelicans/): NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James and Luka Doncic left the fans inside the Smoothie King Center in awe at their performances on Monday night. James had a near triple-double of 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and Doncic had 30 points and 10 assists, the two of them leading the Lakers to a 111-103 win over... - [Banking behemoth JP Morgan Nutmegs rivals with purchase of WealthOS | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/banking-behemoth-jp-morgan-nutmegs-rivals-with-purchase-of-wealthos-money-news/): JP Morgan Chase, the US-based banking giant, has swooped to buy a British pensions technology company as it tries to augment its retirement planning services to personal investing clients. Sky News has learnt that JP Morgan has agreed to snap up WealthOS, which was founded in 2019. Chaired by former Google executive John Herlihy, WealthOS... - [How to watch and stream this year's Oscar-nominated movies](https://nationoutlook.com/how-to-watch-and-stream-this-years-oscar-nominated-movies/): Now that the 2026 Oscar nominations are out, it’s officially binge watch o’clock. Chances are you caught a few of the contenders upon their 2025 movie theater openings, but with the onslaught of new releases in the weeks leading up to Thursday’s nominations announcement, even some voters are surely behind. (Don’t tell the Academy of... - [How quickly could the UK ban teenagers from social media? | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/how-quickly-could-the-uk-ban-teenagers-from-social-media-science-climate-tech-news/): The UK just got much closer to banning under-16s from social media. So, how long could it take for a ban to come into force? On Thursday night, the House of Lords voted for a social media ban for under-16s added into a piece of legislation called the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The amendment... - [Alijah Arenas' debut spoiled by USC's loss to Northwestern](https://nationoutlook.com/alijah-arenas-debut-spoiled-by-uscs-loss-to-northwestern/): As he laid in a hospital bed last April, grateful just to be alive, Alijah Arenas dreamed of this moment. He thought of it in the weeks and months after his Tesla Cybertruck hit a tree and burst into flames in Reseda, leaving him hospitalized for six days. And he thought of it over a... - [Black Sheep brewery owner set for rescue by rival Saltaire | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/black-sheep-brewery-owner-set-for-rescue-by-rival-saltaire-money-news/): The brewery group behind brands such as Black Sheep and Fourpure is to be rescued from the brink of collapse by Saltaire Brewery, a Yorkshire-based rival. Sky News has learnt that the future of Keystone Brewing Group, which has filed a series of notices of its intention to appoint administrators in recent weeks, is close... - [Sundance 2026: 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez' Q&A](https://nationoutlook.com/sundance-2026-american-pachuco-the-legend-of-luis-valdez-qa/): A “brujo,” a “magician,” “a social arsonist” and the “father of Chicano Theater” — these are just a few of the monikers that have been bestowed upon Luis Valdez over the course of his decades-long career. The 85-year-old filmmaker and playwright is responsible for “La Bamba” and “Zoot Suit,” films that raised a generation of... - [Logging off: Kids' social media ban now feels almost certain | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/logging-off-kids-social-media-ban-now-feels-almost-certain-politics-news/): The House of Lords has backed a ban on under-16s using social media. Peers passed an amendment to the government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is currently making its way through parliament. Lords debate as it happened – politics latest The amendment says within 12 months of the act passing, social media sites must... - [World enters the era of global 'water bankruptcy,' UN scientists warn](https://nationoutlook.com/world-enters-the-era-of-global-water-bankruptcy-un-scientists-warn/): Dozens of the world’s major rivers are so heavily tapped, they often run dry before reaching the sea. More than half of all large lakes are shrinking, and most of the world’s major underground sources are declining irreversibly as agricultural pumping drains water that took centuries or even thousands of years to accumulate. In a... - [Angel Reese to co-star in Netflix's 'Hunting Wives' Season 2](https://nationoutlook.com/angel-reese-to-co-star-in-netflixs-hunting-wives-season-2/): Angel Reese doesn’t miss. The two-time WNBA All-Star has joined the cast of Netflix’s hit murder mystery “The Hunting Wives” for its second season, the streamer announced Tuesday. Reese will portray “Trainer Barbie,” which is described as a co-starring role. It’s no secret that the Chicago Sky forward is a fan of the sexy, soapy,... - [Trump suffers Supreme Court setback in bid to fire Fed governor | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-suffers-supreme-court-setback-in-bid-to-fire-fed-governor-money-news/): Six out of nine US Supreme Court justices have indicated support for keeping a central bank interest rate-setter in her job, in defiance of the Donald Trump administration. The White House moved last year to remove Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s board, from her role, claiming she had committed mortgage fraud –... - [Meghan Trainor welcomes baby girl via 'superwoman surrogate'](https://nationoutlook.com/meghan-trainor-welcomes-baby-girl-via-superwoman-surrogate/): Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are now the happy parents to a baby girl. The “Made You Look” singer, 32, and “Spy Kids” actor, 33, welcomed their third child via surrogacy on Sunday, the pop star announced on Wednesday. Trainor shared several photos on Instagram of herself tearfully holding her newborn and her two young... - [Plans for new regulations to protect tenants in Scotland from damp and mould | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/plans-for-new-regulations-to-protect-tenants-in-scotland-from-damp-and-mould-uk-news/): New regulations to protect tenants in Scotland from damp and mould are to be laid at Holyrood. The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 will introduce new duties on landlords to investigate reports of damp and mould and initiate any necessary repairs within a set timescale, subject to approval by the Scottish Parliament.... - [Trump backs away from military force, says U.S. has 'framework' for Greenland's future](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-backs-away-from-military-force-says-u-s-has-framework-for-greenlands-future/): NUUK, Greenland — President Trump retreated Wednesday from his most serious threats toward Denmark, easing transatlantic tensions and lifting Wall Street after rejecting the prospect he would use military force to annex Greenland, a Danish territory and the world’s largest island. Instead, the United States struck a “framework” agreement in talks with NATO’s secretary general regarding the... - [Heavyweight wrestling champion Abraham Datte of Monroe High wants to save lives](https://nationoutlook.com/heavyweight-wrestling-champion-abraham-datte-of-monroe-high-wants-to-save-lives/): At 6 feet 3 and 250 pounds, with arms thicker than a Shohei Ohtani wooden bat, Abraham Datte is someone on the campus of Monroe Highthat you want to stay close to. He’s been the heavyweight wrestling champion in the City Section for two years. He’s the deputy chief in the school’s Fire Academy Magnet... - [Bridgepoint goes into Exile with ÂŁ30m infrastructure finance data deal | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/bridgepoint-goes-into-exile-with-30m-infrastructure-finance-data-deal-money-news/): The London-listed private equity firm Bridgepoint has struck a deal to back a provider of data and intelligence to the global infrastructure and project finance industries. Sky News understands that Bridgepoint Growth has agreed to buy a minority stake in Exile Group, which was founded in 2013 in Deptford, south-east London. The deal, which will... - [A spooky immersive game is happening at the old Griffith Park Zoo](https://nationoutlook.com/a-spooky-immersive-game-is-happening-at-the-old-griffith-park-zoo/): The remains of the original Griffith Park Zoo are imbued with memories of the past. Forgotten animal pens, decaying cages and stony backdrops now sit in various states of abandonment. It is, in other words, a prime location for a haunted narrative. “Ghost in the Machine: The Old Zoo” is just that, a site-specific interactive... - [Starmer says he 'will not yield' over Greenland amid tariff threat | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-says-he-will-not-yield-over-greenland-amid-tariff-threat-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has said he “will not yield” over his support for Greenland amid Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said: “Threats of tariffs to pressurise allies are completely wrong. “But I do want to be clear with the House: I will not yield, Britain will not yield... - ['You'll find out': Trump hints at Greenland takeover, touts his 2025 accomplishments](https://nationoutlook.com/youll-find-out-trump-hints-at-greenland-takeover-touts-his-2025-accomplishments/): WASHINGTON — President Trump took command of a White House press briefing on Tuesday to tell reporters directly why he believes his first year back in office has been a success — though his showcase at times included false claims and a lack of clarity on his foreign policy agenda. “I don’t like to do this, to... - ['It's nuts.' 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 is free. Image: Elliott Wood He’s living in a new breed of “zero bills” homes, which comes with solar panels, heat pumps and batteries. Together, that technology generates... - [Timothy Busfield granted release ahead of child sex abuse trial](https://nationoutlook.com/timothy-busfield-granted-release-ahead-of-child-sex-abuse-trial/): Timothy Busfield, the Emmy-winning actor known for “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething,” has secured a legal victory in his child sex abuse case. A New Mexico judge on Tuesday sided with Busfield, announcing he will release him on his own recognizance as the 68-year-old actor-director awaits trial stemming from allegations he sexually abused two child... - [Beth Rigby: Forget Greenland for now, Starmer's biggest crisis could be closer to home | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/beth-rigby-forget-greenland-for-now-starmers-biggest-crisis-could-be-closer-to-home-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer was not meant to be doing an emergency news conference on the Greenland crisis in the Downing Street briefing room on Monday. The prime minister was meant to be about 200 miles away, delivering a speech much closer to voters’ concerns around household budgets and what this Labour government is doing to... - [State GOP seeks Supreme Court injunction to block California's new, voter-approved congressional districts](https://nationoutlook.com/state-gop-seeks-supreme-court-injunction-to-block-californias-new-voter-approved-congressional-districts/): The state Republican party on Tuesday filed an emergency application asking the U.S. Supreme Court to issue an injunction to stop the congressional districts California voters approved last year from going into effect. Arguing that the districts created by Proposition 50 violate federal law because the race of voters was considered when they were configured,... - [Emma Hayes eager to see what top USWNT prospects can achieve](https://nationoutlook.com/emma-hayes-eager-to-see-what-top-uswnt-prospects-can-achieve/): When Emma Hayes took the reins of the women’s national soccer team in 2024, one of her first goals was to plumb the depths of the team’s talent pool. She knew what she had on the surface with veterans such as Rose Lavelle, Naomi Girma, Lindsey Heaps and Trinity Rodman. But what about the players... - [Next steps forward with winning bid for Russell & Bromley | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/next-steps-forward-with-winning-bid-for-russell-bromley-money-news/): Next is closing in on a deal to add Russell & Bromley (R&B) to its stable of brands as another prominent retail name prepares to disappear from the high street. Sky News has learnt that the fashion chain and its bidding partner, the stock clearance specialist Retail Realisation, could strike a deal to buy R&B... - ['It’s gonna be a party': Fat Mike teases new documentary at NOFX retrospective](https://nationoutlook.com/its-gonna-be-a-party-fat-mike-teases-new-documentary-at-nofx-retrospective/): Fat Mike doesn’t do birthdays. So it was probably just a coincidence the NOFX retrospective at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas last weekend took place on his birthday. “My wife is going to spank my a— really hard 59 times,” Michael Burkett, a.k.a. Fat Mike, said on the roof of the museum as... - [Court to hear Reform UK's legal challenge to government's election delay plans | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/court-to-hear-reform-uks-legal-challenge-to-governments-election-delay-plans-politics-news/): Reform UK’s legal challenge to the government’s plan to delay dozens of local council elections scheduled for May will be heard by a court next month. Nigel Farage’s party is taking legal action against the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) over plans to allow councils to delay elections by a year due... - [11 stunning moves by Trump in his first year back in office](https://nationoutlook.com/11-stunning-moves-by-trump-in-his-first-year-back-in-office/): During his first term, President Trump was both praised and condemned for being wildly unpredictable, pushing boundaries and disregarding long-standing norms in Washington. During the 2024 presidential campaign, then-Vice President Kamala Harris — Trump’s opponent — spoke directly to his volatile leadership style in her final pitch to voters, saying their choice would determine “whether... - [High school basketball: Monday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-mondays-scores-2/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Monday’s games. - [Government braced for increase in council tax band challenges - here's how to dispute yours | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/government-braced-for-increase-in-council-tax-band-challenges-heres-how-to-dispute-yours-money-news/): The Valuation Office Agency says it’s expecting an increase in the number of people challenging their council tax band in the coming months. This is because council tax bills for the new financial year usually land on doorsteps in March, setting out the annual charge and the monthly payments expected. Many households are expecting an... - [Jennette McCurdy, author of 'I'm Glad My Mom Died,' is ready to shock you](https://nationoutlook.com/jennette-mccurdy-author-of-im-glad-my-mom-died-is-ready-to-shock-you/): On the Shelf Half His Age By Jennette McCurdyBallantine Books: 288 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Jennette McCurdy’s phone could not be silenced. After the release of her 2022 memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” the actress-turned-author... - [Government warned of 'potentially catastrophic' legal challenge over Chinese embassy | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/government-warned-of-potentially-catastrophic-legal-challenge-over-chinese-embassy-politics-news/): The government has been warned it faces an “embarrassing and potentially catastrophic” legal challenge if it approves a controversial new Chinese “mega-embassy” in the UK. An announcement is expected this week on proposals for the building at Royal Mint Court, a site near the Tower of London, and could be made as soon as today.... - [Explaining California's billionaire tax: The proposals, the backlash and the exodus](https://nationoutlook.com/explaining-californias-billionaire-tax-the-proposals-the-backlash-and-the-exodus/): The battle over a new tax on California’s billionaires is set to heat up in the coming months as citizens spar over whether the state should squeeze its ultra-rich to better serve its ordinary residents. The proposed billionaire tax that triggered the tempest is still far from being approved by voters or even making the... - [Luka Doncic named NBA All-Star Game starter, LeBron James waits](https://nationoutlook.com/luka-doncic-named-nba-all-star-game-starter-lebron-james-waits/): Lakers guard Luka Doncic was voted as a Western Conference starter for the NBA’s All-Star team, becoming the 15th player in NBA history to earn six All-Star selections before the age of 27. Doncic, who received his fifth starting nod, leads the league in scoring (33.3), is fourth in assists (8.6), is making 46.4% of... - ['I'm a plumber - here's the problem with new builds and heat pumps... and my tips to cut call-out costs' | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/im-a-plumber-heres-the-problem-with-new-builds-and-heat-pumps-and-my-tips-to-cut-call-out-costs-money-news/): If you’ve ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it’s really like. This week we chat to plumber and gas engineer Leah Carney. Apprentice plumbers typically earn… between ÂŁ18-19k, but this goes... - [Julia Bullock's 'From Ordinary Things' is anything but ordinary](https://nationoutlook.com/julia-bullocks-from-ordinary-things-is-anything-but-ordinary/): The art of the so-called art song is a thriving business. Singers galore are monthly recording songs from the rich 19th century classical repertory, while composers are busy making new ones. But what was once known as the Lieder recital — the German title for songs in a genre once dominated by Schubert, Schumann, Hugo... - [Greenland latest: Starmer was the gravest I've ever seen him as scale of NATO crisis becomes clear | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/greenland-latest-starmer-was-the-gravest-ive-ever-seen-him-as-scale-of-nato-crisis-becomes-clear-politics-news/): An emergency news conference in the Downing Street briefing room and the prime minister the gravest I’ve seen. He came to level with the public about the predicament we are in, and the consequences for us all should President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to slap tariffs on the UK and take control... - [Venezuelan 'Chavismo' revolutionized Latin America. Will it survive Maduro’s fall?](https://nationoutlook.com/venezuelan-chavismo-revolutionized-latin-america-will-it-survive-maduros-fall/): MEXICO CITY — Hugo ChĂĄvez called the United States “the empire,” and President George W. Bush “the devil.” Denouncing capitalism as “the road to hell,” he pushed an alternative economic model that nationalized key industries and redistributed wealth. During his 14-year presidency of Venezuela, ChĂĄvez warned of a CIA plot to kill him and steal his country’s... - [Deandre Ayton enters exclusive Lakers club during win over Raptors](https://nationoutlook.com/deandre-ayton-enters-exclusive-lakers-club-during-win-over-raptors/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Finishing a grueling stretch of five games in seven days, the Lakers were “a little bit exhausted,” Hachimura acknowledged. Redick had a secret weapon to perk them up. The Lakers rolled out a zone defense to begin the second quarter. The sheer size of a lineup with the 7-foot Ayton, 6-8 Jarred Vanderbilt,... - [Nearly six million people have overpaid tax | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/nearly-six-million-people-have-overpaid-tax-money-news/): More than 5.6 million people overpaid tax in the 2023/24 financial year, new figures from HMRC reveal. In total, taxpayers overpaid ÂŁ3.5bn in income tax, with experts blaming tax code issuing errors and complicated rules. Tax codes are issued by HMRC and are used by employers or pension providers to work out how much income... - [2026 Oscar nominations predictions: Expert picks in 11 categories](https://nationoutlook.com/2026-oscar-nominations-predictions-expert-picks-in-11-categories/): The holidays are over, but the Christmas Adventurers no doubt are still celebrating. The “Marty Supreme” blimp rests, for now, in its hanger. ChloĂ© Zhao is clearing her mind. And I still have that Neil Diamond song stuck in my head. All of which brings us to the unveiling of nominations for the 98th Oscars... - [Trade war 'not the right way to resolve our differences', says Sir Keir Starmer | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/trade-war-not-the-right-way-to-resolve-our-differences-says-sir-keir-starmer-politics-news/): A trade war is “not the right way to resolve differences” within an alliance, Sir Keir Starmer has said.  At a Downing Street press conference to address the Greenland crisis, the prime minister appeared to rule out slapping the US with retaliatory tariffs. Politics live: What does the UK do next on Greenland? It comes... - [Deandre Ayton has big night as Lakers run past the Raptors](https://nationoutlook.com/deandre-ayton-has-big-night-as-lakers-run-past-the-raptors/): The Lakers were as whole as they have been in a while Sunday, giving Coach JJ Redick more weapons at his disposal at a time when their schedule has picked up the pace. They got Luka Doncic (left groin soreness), center Deandre Ayton (left knee soreness) and backup center Jaxson Hayes (left hamstring tendinopathy) back... - [Government to unveil radical overhaul of merger probes | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/government-to-unveil-radical-overhaul-of-merger-probes-money-news/): The government will this week unveil plans for a radical overhaul of the way mergers are scrutinised in Britain including reforms that observers say will entrench the power of the competition regulator’s boss. Sky News has learnt that the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is to announce the abolition of the Competition and Markets... - [Returning migrants find Mexico transformed by drug cartels and violence](https://nationoutlook.com/returning-migrants-find-mexico-transformed-by-drug-cartels-and-violence/): MEXICO CITY — AdriĂĄn RamĂ­rez hadn’t been to his hometown in western Mexico for more than two decades. When he finally returned there early last year after being deported from the United States, he found the place transformed. RamĂ­rez remembered the town as vibrant. But the discotheque where he used to dance through the night in his... - ['60 Minutes' runs the 'Inside CECOT' story previously shelved by Bari Weiss](https://nationoutlook.com/60-minutes-runs-the-inside-cecot-story-previously-shelved-by-bari-weiss/): The “60 Minutes” story on the El Salvador prison that led to a rocky start for CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss made it to air Sunday. The segment, “Inside CECOT,” detailed the Trump administration’s treatment of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to an El Salvador prison known for its harsh conditions.... - [Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell defects to Reform UK | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/conservative-mp-andrew-rosindell-defects-to-reform-uk-politics-news/): Andrew Rosindell has become the second Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK within a week. The MP for Romford, Essex, announced on Sunday evening he had decided to resign from his position as a shadow foreign office minister in Kemi Badenoch’s frontbench and as a member of the Conservative Party. The move came after... - [The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings](https://nationoutlook.com/the-times-top-25-high-school-basketball-rankings-2/): A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 9. Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week 1. SIERRA CANYON (18-1): Showdown with Harvard-Westlake on Wednesday; 1 2. REDONDO UNION (20-3): Two big games for Devin Wright this weekend; 2 3. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (21-2): Showdown games vs. Sierra Canyon, Notre... - [Asda-owner closes in on ÂŁ275m deal to buy NCC unit Escode | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/asda-owner-closes-in-on-275m-deal-to-buy-ncc-unit-escode-money-news/): The private equity firm which owns a controlling stake in Asda is closing in on a ÂŁ275m deal to buy a division of the listed cybersecurity company NCC Group. Sky News has learnt that TDR Capital is in late-stage talks to buy Escode, which has been the subject of acquisition talks since last summer. Banking... - ['Abolish ICE' messaging is back. Is it any more likely this time?](https://nationoutlook.com/abolish-ice-messaging-is-back-is-it-any-more-likely-this-time/): WASHINGTON — “Abolish ICE.” Democratic lawmakers and candidates for office around the country increasingly are returning to the phrase, popularized during the first Trump administration, as they react to this administration’s forceful immigration enforcement tactics. The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent this month in Minneapolis sparked immediate outrage... - ['Zootopia 2' is the highest-grossing U.S. animated movie of all time](https://nationoutlook.com/zootopia-2-is-the-highest-grossing-u-s-animated-movie-of-all-time/): Walt Disney Co.’s “Zootopia 2” is now the highest-grossing U.S. animated film of all time, the company said Sunday. The animated sequel to 2016’s “Zootopia” raked in $1.7 billion in worldwide box office revenue as of Sunday. The movie edges out the previous record holder, “Inside Out 2.” The 2024 Disney and Pixar hit grossed... - [Jenrick defection makes it more likely Reform will win general election, says senior party figure Zia Yusuf | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/jenrick-defection-makes-it-more-likely-reform-will-win-general-election-says-senior-party-figure-zia-yusuf-politics-news/): A leading Reform figure has told Sky News that Robert Jenrick’s defection to the party is a “really important milestone” and “makes it more likely that we win the next general election”. Until he was kicked out of the Conservative Party by leader Kemi Badenoch on Thursday, Mr Jenrick was the shadow justice secretary and... - [Some high schools still utilize JV teams to develop players](https://nationoutlook.com/some-high-schools-still-utilize-jv-teams-to-develop-players/): There are high school basketball players, and even parents, who cringe when a coach says, “You’re playing with the junior varsity.” Yes, times have changed. The days of varsity programs using JV teams to build up their programs are largely gone. Freshmen with potential end up playing varsity. Others are put on frosh-sophomore teams trying... - [Water company probed after tens of thousands of homes lose supply | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/water-company-probed-after-tens-of-thousands-of-homes-lose-supply-uk-news/): South East Water (SEW) is being investigated by regulator Ofwat after repeated outages since November have left tens of thousands of households and businesses across Kent and Sussex without drinking water. In an update on Thursday, the firm said around 8,500 addresses were still without water. With some properties entering a sixth day without water,... - ['SNL' recap: Finn Wolfhard's 'Stranger Things' reunion, 'Heated Rivalry' spoof](https://nationoutlook.com/snl-recap-finn-wolfhards-stranger-things-reunion-heated-rivalry-spoof/): Fresh off the finale of Netflix’s seemingly endless run of “Stranger Things,” one of its stars, Finn Wolfhard, did one of the rites of passage that child actors sometimes do on the road to adult roles: host “Saturday Night Live.” If the appearance wasn’t exactly a blow-out comedic performance — Wolfhard seemed game throughout but... - [Memo to Minneapolis from California: Please don't take the bait](https://nationoutlook.com/memo-to-minneapolis-from-california-please-dont-take-the-bait/): Dear Minneapolis: We are sorry for what you are going through. We get it. One day you’re living in a vibrant, multicultural city that, yeah, has its problems but is also pretty great. The next day, the president is calling you terrorists and insurrectionists and threatening to turn the U.S. military on you and your... - ['Don't bow to China': Protesters march against Chinese 'mega embassy' in London | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/dont-bow-to-china-protesters-march-against-chinese-mega-embassy-in-london-world-news/): Kemi Badenoch led hundreds of protesters in opposition to China’s proposed new mega-embassy in central London. Crowds were warned plain clothes Chinese police officers were among those gathered at the site of the former Royal Mint. It was the last chance for demonstrators to voice their concerns ahead of the government’s decision on the controversial... - [Santa Anita HHR-like machines removed by state Department of Justice](https://nationoutlook.com/santa-anita-hhr-like-machines-removed-by-state-department-of-justice/): Santa Anita’s experiment of placing a similar version of Historical Horse Racing at the race track on Thursday came to an abrupt halt on Saturday afternoon when law enforcement officials physically removed the machines after racing ended. Two officials at Santa Anita confirmed that representatives of the state Department of Justice removed the betting machines... - [Economy records 0.3% growth in November | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/economy-records-0-3-growth-in-november-money-news/): The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported an improvement for industrial production on the previous month amid the phased restart of manufacturing at... - ['All That' star Kianna Underwood killed in hit-and-run accident](https://nationoutlook.com/all-that-star-kianna-underwood-killed-in-hit-and-run-accident/): Kianna Underwood, a cast member of the former Nickelodeon children’s sketch comedy series “All That,” was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Friday in Brooklyn, N.Y., authorities said. She was 33. Anthony Underwood, a family member of the actress, confirmed the death in a social media post asking for privacy. A report by WABC7 in... - [Keir Starmer begins pushback against Trump as president threatens tariffs over Greenland | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/keir-starmer-begins-pushback-against-trump-as-president-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland-uk-news/): It’s hardly a Love Actually moment of brave UK defiance in the face of a domineering US president- but Sir Keir Starmer has clearly decided it’s time to start pushing back. Donald Trump, he has said, is “completely wrong” to slap tariffs on the UK and other European countries “for pursuing the collective security of... - [Contributor: This time the U.S. isn't hiding why it's toppling a Latin American nation](https://nationoutlook.com/contributor-this-time-the-u-s-isnt-hiding-why-its-toppling-a-latin-american-nation/): In the aftermath of the U.S. military strike that seized Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro on Jan. 3, the Trump administration has emphasized its desire for unfettered access to Venezuela’s oil more than conventional foreign policy objectives, such as combating drug trafficking or bolstering democracy and regional stability. During his first news conference after the operation,... - [Prep talk: Sophomore guard Sho Evans is coming on fast for Cleveland](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-sophomore-guard-sho-evans-is-coming-on-fast-for-cleveland/): Sho Evans of Cleveland High was thrown into the fire as a freshman guard last season. “It was hard,” he said. “I was trying not to mess up.” This season as a 6-foot-4 sophomore, you can see his growing confidence and calmness. He’s had a 39-point game and isn’t afraid to launch a three. “I... - [South East Water restores supply to homes in Kent and Sussex after week of chaos | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/south-east-water-restores-supply-to-homes-in-kent-and-sussex-after-week-of-chaos-uk-news/): Water is finally being restored to some homes across Kent and Sussex – after almost a week of chaos. Some 6,500 homes will have their taps running again after a gruelling six days of disruption – which has prompted fury towards provider South East Water (SEW). The firm blames the outage – which has affected... - ['All the Devils Are Here' review: Patrick Page and the Bard's villains](https://nationoutlook.com/all-the-devils-are-here-review-patrick-page-and-the-bards-villains/): There’s something refreshingly 19th century about Patrick Page’s traveling Shakespeare seminar, “All the Devils Are Here,” which opened Thursday at BroadStage in Santa Monica. The show, a touring tutorial he created and performs solo, allows Page the opportunity to animate with barnstorming crackle a rogue’s gallery of Shakespearean scoundrels. Villains come quite naturally to this... - [Green Party calls for free bus travel in England for under-22s | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/green-party-calls-for-free-bus-travel-in-england-for-under-22s-politics-news/): The Greens are calling for people under the age of 22 to have free bus travel in England. Party leader Zack Polanski said such a proposal could help young people shut out of work and training because of the cost of living. Those aged five to 22 have had free bus travel in Scotland since... - [ICE agent who killed L.A. man accused of child abuse, racism in court filings](https://nationoutlook.com/ice-agent-who-killed-l-a-man-accused-of-child-abuse-racism-in-court-filings/): The off-duty federal immigration agent who shot and killed a Los Angeles man on New Year’s Eve allegedly whipped his sons with a belt and made racist and homophobic remarks in the past, according to documents obtained by The Times. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officer Brian Palacios shot Keith Porter Jr. late on Dec.... - [High school basketball: Friday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-fridays-scores-3/): FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS CITY SECTION AMIT 41, Discovery 17 Angelou 70, West Adams 50 Bell 37, Huntington Park 35 Bernstein 77, Mendez 31 Central City Value 61, Annenberg 49 CHAMPS 66, Bert Corona 38 Cleveland 78, El Camino Real 49 Community Charter 52, Lakeview Charter 39 Downtown Magnets 39, Orthopaedic 28 East College Prep 52,... - [Rolls-Royce hands 'Turbo Tufan' multimillion pound annual pay boost | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/rolls-royce-hands-turbo-tufan-multimillion-pound-annual-pay-boost-money-news/): Rolls-Royce Holdings is to hand its chief executive a multimillion-pound annual pay boost, even as he nears one of Britain’s most lucrative ever public company payouts after overseeing a spectacular revival of the industrial manufacturing group. Sky News has learnt that Rolls-Royce’s board has concluded a consultation with leading shareholders on a radical overhaul of... - [Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations: 'Absolutely untrue'](https://nationoutlook.com/julio-iglesias-denies-sexual-assault-allegations-absolutely-untrue/): Singer Julio Iglesias issued a statement in response to allegations this week that he sexually assaulted two former employees at his homes in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. The Grammy winner, the father of pop singer Enrique Iglesias, on Thursday denied the allegations as “absolutely false” in an Instagram statement posted in Spanish. “I... - [Who is the 'well known' Labour figure Farage says will defect to Reform next week? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/who-is-the-well-known-labour-figure-farage-says-will-defect-to-reform-next-week-politics-news/): In a typical Nigel Farage tease, the Reform UK leader has said that a “well known Labour figure” will defect to his party next week. But who? Notice that he said a “Labour figure” rather than “Labour MP”. That perhaps suggests he means an ex-MP or a peer. Or someone who’s both. And after Nadhim... - [Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Monsanto's weed killer](https://nationoutlook.com/supreme-court-may-block-thousands-of-lawsuits-over-monsantos-weed-killer/): WASHINGTON  — The Supreme Court announced Friday it will hear Monsanto’s claim that it should be shielded from tens of thousands of lawsuits over its weed killer Roundup because the Environmental Protection Agency has not required a warning label that it may cause cancer. The justices will not resolve the decades-long dispute over whether Roundup’s key... - [Dodgers score again in signing Kyle Tucker; baseball world cries foul](https://nationoutlook.com/dodgers-score-again-in-signing-kyle-tucker-baseball-world-cries-foul/): Using a playbook familiar to their front office, the Dodgers waited until the market for slugging outfielder Kyle Tucker dwindled before making him an offer short on duration but generous in dollars. The result is the defending two-time World Series champion plugged the only hole in its lineup with another superstar — one regarded by... - [Gas prices soar 40% amid 'perfect storm' of pressures | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/gas-prices-soar-40-amid-perfect-storm-of-pressures-money-news/): Wholesale natural gas prices have risen by more than 40% this month as a raft of pressures, described by one analyst as a “perfect storm”, threaten to raise energy bills ahead. Day-ahead prices for UK delivery were at a six-month high on Friday, a rise of more than 14% on the day, as contracts across... - [Mickey Rourke wishes people would take their money back, please](https://nationoutlook.com/mickey-rourke-wishes-people-would-take-their-money-back-please/): Mickey Rourke is doubling down on his disgust over a fundraiser that quickly raised more than $100,000 on his behalf, calling it an embarrassing “scam” and a “vicious cruel lie” and promising “severe repercussions to [the] individual who did this very bad thing” to him. At the same time, the fundraiser — aimed at keeping... - [Court rejects Biffa's ÂŁ50m claim against Scottish government over failed bottle return scheme | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/court-rejects-biffas-50m-claim-against-scottish-government-over-failed-bottle-return-scheme-uk-news/): A court has thrown out a ÂŁ50m compensation claim against the Scottish government over its doomed deposit return scheme. Waste management firm Biffa won a contract as part of plans to bring in the scheme, and later took ministers to court when the initiative was shelved. Biffa had been seeking ÂŁ51.4m in damages at the... - [Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump](https://nationoutlook.com/machado-says-she-presented-her-nobel-peace-prize-to-trump/): WASHINGTON — Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂ­a Corina Machado said Thursday that she “presented” her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump during a private meeting at the White House, but he has not changed his view that she does not have the support to lead her country. Machado, who won the prize last year for her work... - [Prep talk: Girls' basketball in the spotlight Saturday and Monday](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-girls-basketball-in-the-spotlight-saturday-and-monday/): There are one-day high school girls’ basketball events scheduled for Saturday and Monday that should produce good games involving top teams. First up is an event at Mira Costa on Saturday. JSerra, Flintridge Prep, St. Anthony, Birmingham and Palisades lead the teams scheduled to play. Then on Monday, Rosary in Fullerton will host eight games... - [Reeves's cash ISA reforms 'doomed to fail', AJ Bell chief warns | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/reevess-cash-isa-reforms-doomed-to-fail-aj-bell-chief-warns-money-news/): Rachel Reeves’s plans to curb cash ISA limits with the aim of fuelling a wave of stock market investing “are doomed to fail”, the boss of one of Britain’s biggest retail investment platforms has warned. Sky News has learnt that Michael Summersgill, chief executive of AJ Bell, which has more than ÂŁ100bn of client assets... - [Oscar nominations 2026: How to watch, who's announcing](https://nationoutlook.com/oscar-nominations-2026-how-to-watch-whos-announcing/): Cinephiles, assemble. Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be revealed Thursday in a livestream that’s sure to spur some chatter. While critics seem to agree on a few locks, as this month’s Golden Globes — and last year’s Oscars, for that matter — proved, there’s always room for surprise. Here’s everything you need to... - [Jenrick joins Reform – is it a boost for Nigel Farage or Kemi Badenoch? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/jenrick-joins-reform-is-it-a-boost-for-nigel-farage-or-kemi-badenoch-politics-news/): 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Robert Jenrick joins Reform and becomes the party’s second big name defection from the Tories in days – after former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi jumped ship earlier in the week. So how big of a blow is this to Kemi Badenoch? Beth Rigby,... - [Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded off Oregon](https://nationoutlook.com/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-recorded-off-oregon/): A large earthquake was reported at 7:25 p.m. Thursday off the Oregon coast. The magnitude 6.0 quake occurred 183 miles from Bandon, Ore., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale, which signifies strong shaking.... - [Kara Dunn scores 21 points, but USC women lose fourth in a row](https://nationoutlook.com/kara-dunn-scores-21-points-but-usc-women-lose-fourth-in-a-row/): Kara Dunn scored 21 points and fellow guard Jazzy Davidson had 12 but the USC women’s basketball team suffered its fourth straight loss Thursday night at Galen Center, falling 62-55 to Maryland. The Trojans pulled even with 2:46 remaining but were outscored 8-1 the rest of the way. USC dropped to 10-7 overall and 2-4... - [The problem with supermarket honey - and what you should be looking for on the label | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/the-problem-with-supermarket-honey-and-what-you-should-be-looking-for-on-the-label-money-news/): Whether used as a natural sweetener in cooking, as a home remedy for a sore throat or simply for drowning your pancakes, honey is a staple in cupboards across the country. But what’s the best stuff? What do you look for on the label? And can you get good honey in supermarkets? Read all the... - [Ted Chen, NBC4 News veteran, leaves journalism for ministry](https://nationoutlook.com/ted-chen-nbc4-news-veteran-leaves-journalism-for-ministry/): Forget reporter Ted. Call him Pastor Ted now. 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Politics Live: Sacked Tory defector Robert Jenrick speaks at Reform event Many... - [The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend](https://nationoutlook.com/the-earth-keeps-getting-hotter-and-americans-trust-in-science-is-on-a-down-trend/): As global officials confirm that 2025 was Earth’s third-hottest year on record, a new poll shows Americans are sharply divided over the role of science in the United States. A report published Thursday by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center found that a majority of Americans want the U.S. to be a world leader in science,... - [Numerous players indicted for fixing basketball games in scandal](https://nationoutlook.com/numerous-players-indicted-for-fixing-basketball-games-in-scandal/): At least 20 people allegedly colluded with known gamblers to fix basketball games, according to a federal indictment filed Thursday. The indictment filed in Philadelphia cites charges of “bribery in sporting contests” and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, to fix men’s college and Chinese professional basketball games. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District... - [Petrol forecourts giant EG Group fires up plan for $9bn US float | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/petrol-forecourts-giant-eg-group-fires-up-plan-for-9bn-us-float-money-news/): The petrol forecourts giant founded in Blackburn by brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa will next week kick off formal plans for a $9bn (ÂŁ6.7bn) US stock market listing. Sky News has learnt that EG Group, about 25% of which is owned by each of the brothers, will hold a beauty parade of banks in London... - [Todd Bridges, Bettijo B. Hirschi split after 3-year marriage](https://nationoutlook.com/todd-bridges-bettijo-b-hirschi-split-after-3-year-marriage/): Actor Todd Bridges and Bettijo B. Hirschi are headed separate ways after three years of marriage. “After much prayer and reflection, my spouse and I have made the difficult decision to separate,” Bridges told The Times in a statement Thursday. “This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also... - [Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacks him | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/robert-jenrick-defects-to-reform-after-tory-leader-kemi-badenoch-sacks-him-politics-news/): Former senior Tory Robert Jenrick has defected to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch. The ex-Conservative leadership hopeful was dramatically ousted as shadow justice secretary and suspended from the Tory party on Thursday morning. Politics latest: Jenrick reveals why he defected There was instant speculation Mr Jenrick was defecting to Reform, but he... - [Judge skeptical on masked ICE agents after Minneapolis shooting](https://nationoutlook.com/judge-skeptical-on-masked-ice-agents-after-minneapolis-shooting/): A top Trump administration lawyer pressed a federal judge Wednesday to block a newly enacted California law that bans most law enforcement officers in the state from wearing masks, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Tiberius Davis, representing the U.S. Department of Justice, argued at a hearing in Los Angeles that the first-of-its-kind ban... - [High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-boys-and-girls-scores-from-wednesday/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYSCITY SECTIONAMIT 61, Lake Balboa College 44Animo Bunche 47, Annenberg 46Bernstein 69, Hollywood 49Bert Corona Charter 47, Valley Oaks CES 31Birmingham 75, Taft 56Bravo 77, Lincoln 67Cleveland 72, Granada Hills 47Crenshaw 71, Dorsey 49Downtown Magnets 77, Central City Value 46Eagle Rock 58, LA Wilson 55El Camino Real 55, Chatsworth 53Fairfax... - [EV charging point group seeks spark amid Reeves tax raid | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ev-charging-point-group-seeks-spark-amid-reeves-tax-raid-money-news/): An electric vehicle charging point provider backed by Britain’s biggest high street banks is exploring a sale amid fears over the impact of the Treasury’s latest tax raid on the sector. Sky News has learnt that Trojan Energy, which is part-owned by the BGF, is working with advisers on a review of its strategic options,... - [Timothy Busfield faces new sex abuse accusation as actor appears in court](https://nationoutlook.com/timothy-busfield-faces-new-sex-abuse-accusation-as-actor-appears-in-court/): Timothy Busfield made a first appearance in New Mexico court Wednesday as prosecutors detailed a new sexual abuse accusation against the Emmy-winning actor. Busfield, 68, has been charged with two felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and a single count of child abuse for allegedly inappropriately touching two child actors while he... - [I'm ashamed of Sir Keir Starmer, says rebel MP - as row over justice reforms escalates | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/im-ashamed-of-sir-keir-starmer-says-rebel-mp-as-row-over-justice-reforms-escalates-politics-news/): Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury – in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system.  Weeks after Justice Secretary David Lammy declared the measures would not be retrospective, the courts minister Sarah Sackman has doubled down... - [Matthew Stafford confident cold weather won't affect him vs. Bears](https://nationoutlook.com/matthew-stafford-confident-cold-weather-wont-affect-him-vs-bears/): He played 12 seasons in the NFC North before he was traded to the Rams, so quarterback Matthew Stafford is no stranger to cold-weather games. On Sunday night, when the Rams play the Chicago Bears in an NFC divisional-round at Soldier Field, game-time temperatures could include a wind-chill below zero degrees. Stafford, citing historic NFL... - [South East Water supply crisis is familiar tale for customers | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/south-east-water-supply-crisis-is-familiar-tale-for-customers-money-news/): When South East Water (SEW) is in the news, the headlines do not generally make for comfortable reading. While the water and sewerage industry and its regulators have little to cheer about, this water-only supplier is now facing calls to be nationalised – such is the strength of feeling over performance as it grapples with... - [John FortĂ© dead: Grammy-nominated for Fugees work, he was 50](https://nationoutlook.com/john-forte-dead-grammy-nominated-for-fugees-work-he-was-50/): As a child, John FortĂ© was a violin prodigy from a bad part of Brooklyn who earned a scholarship to an exclusive private high school in the Northeast. His life took him from working as an A&R executive at an indie label to out-of-nowhere commercial success with the Fugees and then to disappointment as a... - [Kama Sutra Keir relies on familiar political joke | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/kama-sutra-keir-relies-on-familiar-political-joke-politics-news/): It’s one of the oldest and corniest of all political jokes. And there were groans as well as laughs when Kama Sutra Keir taunted Kemi Badenoch with it in the Commons. Mocking the Tories for changing prime ministers and other top posts, the PM declared in an attempt at raunchy humour: “They had more positions... - [Senate Democrats and White House strike deal to avert shutdown, continue ICE debate](https://nationoutlook.com/senate-democrats-and-white-house-strike-deal-to-avert-shutdown-continue-ice-debate/): WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reached a deal with the White House late Thursday to prevent a partial government shutdown by moving to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, providing more time to negotiate new restrictions for federal immigration agents carrying out President Trump’s deportation campaign. The deal follows widespread outrage over the fatal... - [High school basketball: Thursday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-thursdays-scores-3/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Thursday’s games. - [Driverless cars are coming to London 'this year' - but are they, and the capital, ready? | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/driverless-cars-are-coming-to-london-this-year-but-are-they-and-the-capital-ready-uk-news/): Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year. Waymo, Google’s driverless car division, has confirmed its self-driving cars will be fully operational by the end of 2026, assuming regulators give the go-ahead. The phrase “Q4” was mentioned: corporate code for the last few months of the year. There are around 24 Waymo... - [Paul Dano speaks out on Quentin Tarantino's diss at Sundance](https://nationoutlook.com/paul-dano-speaks-out-on-quentin-tarantinos-diss-at-sundance/): After Paul Dano came under unexpected fire from filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in December, the “There Will Be Blood” star received support from fellow artists including Daniel Day-Lewis and Ben Stiller. A month after the drama, he is now returning the love. Dano finally publicly addressed Tarantino’s controversial comments at the Sundance Film Festival during a... - [Postcode lottery means groundbreaking MND drug is a lifeline for some - but 'mental torture' for others | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/postcode-lottery-means-groundbreaking-mnd-drug-is-a-lifeline-for-some-but-mental-torture-for-others-politics-news/): Eleanor Dalley didn’t think she’d live to see 50 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019. There is no cure, and most people die within a few years as they lose their ability to move, eat, talk and breathe. But for Eleanor, there was a lifeline – a breakthrough drug that has... - [California Democrats help lead fight vs. Trump immigration crackdown](https://nationoutlook.com/california-democrats-help-lead-fight-vs-trump-immigration-crackdown/): California Democrats have assumed leading roles in their party’s counter-offensive to the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown — seizing on a growing sense, shared by some Republicans, that the campaign has gotten so out of hand that the political winds have shifted heavily in their favor. They stalled Department of Homeland Security funding in the... - ['New evidence' sends Jordan Chiles bronze medal case sent back to CAS](https://nationoutlook.com/new-evidence-sends-jordan-chiles-bronze-medal-case-sent-back-to-cas/): Jordan Chiles might be able to keep the bronze medal she won, then was stripped of, at the 2024 Paris Olympics after all. On Jan. 23, Swiss Federal Supreme Court sent the U.S. gymnast’s case back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to re-examine the matter “on the basis of an audio-visual recording” that... - [Tesla axes EV models in drive for robotics revenue | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/tesla-axes-ev-models-in-drive-for-robotics-revenue-money-news/): Tesla is to axe production of two electric vehicle (EV) models as part of a shift towards robotics after the company reported its first ever decline in annual revenue. Chief executive Elon Musk told analysts on a conference call that the company would stop selling its older Model S and Model X vehicles and convert... - [A peaceful protest in this ICE age? Friday's protest will try](https://nationoutlook.com/a-peaceful-protest-in-this-ice-age-fridays-protest-will-try/): Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed this month in Minnesota. Silverio Villegas GonzĂĄlez was shot and killed in September in a Chicago suburb. Keith Porter Jr. was gunned down on New Year’s Eve in front of the Northridge apartment building where he lived. All of them were slain by ICE agents. In... - [WASPI women compensation bid rejected again after government review | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/waspi-women-compensation-bid-rejected-again-after-government-review-politics-news/): The government has restated its rejection of the campaign from women who claimed they were owed billions after their state pensions age was changed. The Women Against State Pension Inequality – WASPI – campaign has lobbied extensively after claiming they were not given sufficient warning of the state pension age for women being lifted to... - [Thanks to AI voice dictation, more people are speaking out their emails, messages, and code](https://nationoutlook.com/thanks-to-ai-voice-dictation-more-people-are-speaking-out-their-emails-messages-and-code/): Gavin McNamara has abandoned his keyboard and spends all day talking rather than typing. He speaks for hours with his computer and phone, sending emails, writing presentations, posting on LinkedIn and even coding through conversations using an AI dictation app from San Francisco startup, Wispr Flow. The AI punctuates, formats and adapts his rambling into... - [Moorpark boys' soccer team is showing defensive superiority](https://nationoutlook.com/moorpark-boys-soccer-team-is-showing-defensive-superiority/): If defense wins championships, the Moorpark High boys’ soccer team is looking good for the playoffs. The Musketeers are 11-3-2 overall and 6-1 in the Coastal Canyon League. They’ve given up four goals in seven league games. Coach Manny Galvez relies on junior Austin Nickels and sophomore Isaac Zapata to provide the offense, with Nickels... - [Santander UK to shut 44 branches - is yours affected? | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/santander-uk-to-shut-44-branches-is-yours-affected-money-news/): Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk. The lender said its move was a continuing response to the changing needs of its customers as more people bank online. News of the fresh closures come less than a year after it revealed plans to shut 95 sites. Santander... - [A24 acquires Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' in a major deal out of Sundance](https://nationoutlook.com/a24-acquires-olivia-wildes-the-invite-in-a-major-deal-out-of-sundance/): After a competitive bidding process, indie studio A24 has acquired the U.S. rights to Olivia Wilde’s comedy “The Invite” in a major deal out of the Sundance Film Festival. The film, which stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, PenĂ©lope Cruz and Edward Norton, was purchased for around $10 million, according to a person familiar with the deal... - [Another arrest over fires at properties and car linked to Sir Keir Starmer | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/another-arrest-over-fires-at-properties-and-car-linked-to-sir-keir-starmer-uk-news/): A fifth man has been arrested in relation to arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer last year. The 19-year-old was taken to an Essex police station on Wednesday and subsequently released under investigation, pending further enquiries. It comes after a Toyota RAV4, which Sir Keir had previously sold, was... - [New USC defensive coordinator Gary Patterson outlines his vision for the Trojans' defense](https://nationoutlook.com/new-usc-defensive-coordinator-gary-patterson-outlines-his-vision-for-the-trojans-defense/): When Gary Patterson resigned as coach of Texas Christian in October 2021, midway through his 21st season with the Horned Frogs, the now-65-year old coach decided to take a step back and reevaluate where he and the college game were headed. “I’d had a job since I was 9 years old,” Patterson said. “Just kind... - [Trump aides' reversal on shooting: Policy change or damage control?](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-aides-reversal-on-shooting-policy-change-or-damage-control/): Minneapolis — Key Republicans in the Trump administration are retreating from their blanket defense of Border Patrol agents who fatally shot a U.S. citizen Saturday on a Minneapolis street, part of a larger effort by the White House to turn down the temperature after the killing provoked widespread outrage. But it remains unclear whether the tamping down... - [US plans to check tourists' social media 'putting people off travel' | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/us-plans-to-check-tourists-social-media-putting-people-off-travel-us-news/): A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey. It suggests proposals to screen visitors’ social media accounts and family histories – as announced last month – could cut tourism spending by $15bn (ÂŁ10.8bn) and impact... - [Ray J says doctors have given him only until 2027 to live](https://nationoutlook.com/ray-j-says-doctors-have-given-him-only-until-2027-to-live/): Ray J says his days are numbered — and the number he’s citing is 2027. “Just almost died!! I’m alive because of your prayers and support!!” the singer wrote in an Instagram caption posted Sunday. “I wanna thank everyone for praying for me. I was in the hospital,” he said in the accompanying video. “My... - [Scotland's health secretary Neil Gray repeatedly asked if Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is 'safe' | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/scotlands-health-secretary-neil-gray-repeatedly-asked-if-queen-elizabeth-university-hospital-is-safe-uk-news/): Scotland’s health secretary has assured MSPs that he has “no doubt” the scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is “safe” after being repeatedly questioned during a Holyrood debate. It comes as the super hospital remains under intense scrutiny amid long-running infection concerns as the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry continues. In closing submissions earlier in January, NHS Greater... - [Caitlin Clark to serve as an NBC analyst ahead of Lakers-Knicks game](https://nationoutlook.com/caitlin-clark-to-serve-as-an-nbc-analyst-ahead-of-lakers-knicks-game/): Wonder what Caitlin Clark thinks about the confusion surrounding Austin Reaves’ imminent return to the Lakers lineup? Or whether Jeanie Buss has turned on LeBron James? Or if she has nothing but praise for Luka Doncic? Tune in to the Lakers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on the NBC Sports debut of “Basketball Night... - [Katie Porter discusses crisis that shook her gubernatorial bid](https://nationoutlook.com/katie-porter-discusses-crisis-that-shook-her-gubernatorial-bid/): SAN FRANCISCO — Katie Porter’s still standing, which is saying something. The last time a significant number of people tuned into California‘s low-frequency race for governor was in October, when Porter’s political obituary was being written in bold type. Immediately after a snappish and off-putting TV interview, Porter showed up in a years-old video profanely reaming a... - [RAC owners rev up ÂŁ5bn float plan as banks take steering wheel | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/rac-owners-rev-up-5bn-float-plan-as-banks-take-steering-wheel-money-news/): The owners of the RAC have begun selecting bankers to spearhead a ÂŁ5bn stock market listing which could become one of the London market’s biggest of 2026. Sky News has learnt that the breakdown recovery service’s trio of shareholders have picked investment banks including Goldman Sachs to lead a flotation. Money latest: The UK’s chicken... - [Spotify paid out a record $11 billion into the music industry in 2025](https://nationoutlook.com/spotify-paid-out-a-record-11-billion-into-the-music-industry-in-2025/): Last year, Spotify paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry, bringing the company’s total payouts since launch to nearly $70 billion. The milestone year reflected the “largest annual payment to music from any retailer in history,” the company announced on Wednesday in a post. In 2025, Spotify’s payout amount grew by over... - [Tories 'on the right but appeal to the majority', says Kemi Badenoch | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/tories-on-the-right-but-appeal-to-the-majority-says-kemi-badenoch-politics-news/): Kemi Badenoch has said the Conservatives have “values of the right” but that “will appeal to the majority”. The Tory leader listed policies including lower taxes on business and improving education standards as ones that define her party. Politics live: Follow the latest updates Speaking to Sky’s political correspondent Mhari Aurora, Ms Badenoch said: “Delivering... - [High school basketball: Tuesday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-tuesdays-scores-2/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Tuesday’s games. - [UK rolls out free AI training, but will it save your job? | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/uk-rolls-out-free-ai-training-but-will-it-save-your-job-uk-news/): Free artificial intelligence training is being made available to everyone in the UK as the government steps up efforts to prepare the workforce for rapid technological change. However, ministers acknowledge the programme will only succeed if businesses and workers choose to adopt it. From today, adults can access short, practical courses through the government’s upgraded... - [Melissa Gilbert speaks out after Timothy Busfield's release](https://nationoutlook.com/melissa-gilbert-speaks-out-after-timothy-busfields-release/): Melissa Gilbert has returned to social media to some extent amid an “extraordinarily difficult time” stemming from the child sex abuse case involving her husband Timothy Busfield. The “Little House on the Prairie” alumna, 61, spoke out on Monday, issuing a statement of gratitude and reflection to the Instagram page of her lifestyle brand, Modern... - [Beth Rigby: Between erratic Trump and Labour unrest, Xi may not look so bad for Starmer | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/beth-rigby-between-erratic-trump-and-labour-unrest-xi-may-not-look-so-bad-for-starmer-politics-news/): Be it Andy Burnham or Chinese President Xi Jinping, the prime minister was being extremely careful with his language on both the home and international front as he made his way over to Beijing for a five-day tour of China and Japan. When it came to the Chinese president, Sir Keir Starmer was a leader... - [Trump's order to 'preempt' permit process for L.A.-area fire survivors](https://nationoutlook.com/trumps-order-to-preempt-permit-process-for-l-a-area-fire-survivors/): President Trump has announced an executive order to allow victims of the Los Angeles wildfires to rebuild without dealing with “unnecessary, duplicative, or obstructive” permitting requirements. The order, which is likely to be challenged by the city and state, claimed that local governments have failed to adequately process permits and were slowing down residents who... - [USC faces brutal Big Ten football slate in 2026](https://nationoutlook.com/usc-faces-brutal-big-ten-football-slate-in-2026/): Entering a particularly consequential season for coach Lincoln Riley at USC, a brutal Big Ten slate won’t cut the Trojans or their coach any slack in 2026. That much was clear long before the Big Ten officially released its schedule for next season Tuesday. USC already knew it would face the conference’s top three teams... - [Freedom Fibre and Truespeed close to finalising altnet merger | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/freedom-fibre-and-truespeed-close-to-finalising-altnet-merger-money-news/): Two major broadband altnets are close to finalising a merger that will propel them into the ranks of the sector’s largest players amid growing financial pressure to consolidate. Sky News understands that Truespeed and Freedom Fibre are in advanced talks about a tie-up. One industry source cautioned that the negotiations could yet fall apart, but... - [Neil Young gives Greenlanders a key to 'Our House' and more](https://nationoutlook.com/neil-young-gives-greenlanders-a-key-to-our-house-and-more/): Hey, Greenland — feeling a little low after President Trump’s ongoing attempts to buy or otherwise acquire the land under your feet? Neil Young can fix that framework! Just keep “Rockin’ in the Free World.” For free. Forever. The 80-year-old “hippie at heart” on Tuesday granted “our friends in Greenland” a year of free access... - [Why Sir Keir Starmer's reset moment with China 'carries consequence' | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/why-sir-keir-starmers-reset-moment-with-china-carries-consequence-politics-news/): Keir Starmer’s January has been the stuff of nightmares. It kicked off with the crisis over Greenland and rift with Donald Trump – and was followed by a dose of psychodrama over the Labour leadership courtesy of Andy Burnham and that unwanted by-election. This week will be another high-stakes one for the prime minister as... - [Is social media harmful for kids? TikTok settles suit ahead of trial](https://nationoutlook.com/is-social-media-harmful-for-kids-tiktok-settles-suit-ahead-of-trial/): TikTok agreed to settle the first in a series of closely-watched product liability cases Monday, bowing out on the eve of a landmark trial that could upend how social media giants engage their youngest users and leave tech titans on the hook for billions in damages. The settlement was reached as jury selection was set... - [Prep talk: South East soccer team is ignited by Nathan Castrejon](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-south-east-soccer-team-is-ignited-by-nathan-castrejon/): How good is senior Nathan Castrejon scoring goals for South East’s soccer team? Coach Felipe Bernal said, “His strength and speed gets him through like Mbappe of Real Madrid. That’s the way I see him at this level.” Castrejon, 5 feet 10, 160 pounds, entered this week with 38 of South East’s 90 goals. South... - [Almost 600 jobs lost but many saved as Revolution owner enters administration | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/almost-600-jobs-lost-but-many-saved-as-revolution-owner-enters-administration-money-news/): Almost 1,600 jobs have been saved and a further 600 lost after the owner of Revolution bars went into administration. The Revel Collective, which revealed on Monday that it had filed notice of an intention to appoint administrators, said it had since formally appointed FTI Consulting. Money latest: BBC to use iPlayer to catch licence... - [Spencer Pratt’s wild reinvention: L.A. mayor bid and new memoir](https://nationoutlook.com/spencer-pratts-wild-reinvention-l-a-mayor-bid-and-new-memoir/): On the Shelf The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain By Spencer Pratt Gallery Books: 304 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Spencer Pratt is accustomed to being labeled a villain, but a... - [Millions to benefit as minister announces cap on 'scam' ground rents | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/millions-to-benefit-as-minister-announces-cap-on-scam-ground-rents-politics-news/): Ground rents for leaseholders will be capped at ÂŁ250 a year before dropping to a peppercorn rent after 40 years, Steve Reed has announced. The housing secretary confirmed the move on Tuesday morning, hitting out at ground rents as a “a bit of a scam”, “a racket” and “paying money for nothing”. Ground rents are... - [Shutdown likely as ICE killings in Minnesota prompt Democrats' revolt](https://nationoutlook.com/shutdown-likely-as-ice-killings-in-minnesota-prompt-democrats-revolt/): WASHINGTON — The killing of a second U.S. citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis is deeply complicating efforts to avert another government shutdown in Washington as Democrats — and some Republicans — view the episode as a tipping point in the debate over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies. Senate Democrats pledged to block funding for the... - [La culpa de la derrota de los Rams ante los Seahawks recae en Sean McVay](https://nationoutlook.com/la-culpa-de-la-derrota-de-los-rams-ante-los-seahawks-recae-en-sean-mcvay/): Al final del caos que fue el Ășltimo partido de los Rams de la temporada, se vio a Sean McVay frustrado, con la cara escondida entre sus tarjetas de juego. Eso no podĂ­a ocultar la verdad. La derrota por 31-27 de los Rams ante los Seattle Seahawks el domingo en el campeonato de la NFC... - [Tech rental subscription service Raylo clicks on ÂŁ30m fundraising | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/tech-rental-subscription-service-raylo-clicks-on-30m-fundraising-money-news/): A consumer tech rental service which has struck partnerships with Apple, Dyson and Sony’s PlayStation brand has landed ÂŁ30m in new financial backing and an alliance with LG, the Korean electronics giant. Sky News has learnt that Raylo, which was founded in 2018, will announce on Tuesday that the American financial services giant Citibank has... - [Sydney Sweeney hung bras on the Hollywood sign without permission](https://nationoutlook.com/sydney-sweeney-hung-bras-on-the-hollywood-sign-without-permission/): Well, they do say any attention is good attention. Actor Sydney Sweeney was in the spotlight Monday after being captured on video recently scaling the H of the Hollywood sign under the cloak of darkness — to hang up some bras. TMZ reported on the footage, which was part of a promotion for Sweeney’s upcoming... - [Number of people in 'very deep poverty' at highest level in more than 30 years, charity warns | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/number-of-people-in-very-deep-poverty-at-highest-level-in-more-than-30-years-charity-warns-uk-news/): The number of people living in “very deep poverty” in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned. In its latest report, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said data up to the end of the 2023/24 financial year shows more than one in five people in the... - [Olympic snowboarder accused of running drug cartel pleads not guilty](https://nationoutlook.com/olympic-snowboarder-accused-of-running-drug-cartel-pleads-not-guilty/): Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became the head of a billion-dollar drug trafficking organization, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges against him Monday and was ordered detained as his case proceeds. Wedding, who authorities say was in hiding for more than a decade and on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives”... - [Why is Trump skipping the Super Bowl? He says it's "too far"](https://nationoutlook.com/why-is-trump-skipping-the-super-bowl-he-says-its-too-far/): The Rams won’t be the only no-shows at the Super Bowl. President Trump will be conspicuous in his absence from the biggest annual, single-day sporting event in the United States. “It’s just too far away,” Trump told the New York Post. “I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter.” Or perhaps... - [Claire's collapse into administration renews high street fears | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/claires-collapse-into-administration-renews-high-street-fears-money-news/): The British operations of Claire’s, the accessories retailer, have collapsed into administration just four months after their last brush with insolvency, putting more than 1,000 high street jobs at risk. Sky News understands that insolvency practitioners from Kroll were formally appointed as administrators to Claire’s UK and Ireland earlier on Monday. It comes three weeks... - ['Wonder Man' review: Grounded Hollywood story shows why MCU TV is best](https://nationoutlook.com/wonder-man-review-grounded-hollywood-story-shows-why-mcu-tv-is-best/): Don’t stop me if you’ve heard this one before, since I’m admittedly something of a broken record on the subject, but I very much prefer Marvel’s television series, which tend to be fleet, original and unpredictable, to its movies, which tend not to be. “Loki,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Moon Knight,” “Echo,” “WandaVision” and its spinoff “Agatha... - [Andy Burnham 'not entitled' to a seat in parliament, Harriet Harman says | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/andy-burnham-not-entitled-to-a-seat-in-parliament-harriet-harman-says-politics-news/): Andy Burnham is not “entitled” to a seat in parliament, Harriet Harman has said. Speaking to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, the Labour peer criticised Mr Burnham’s reaction to being blocked from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. Politics Live: Ex-home secretary Suella Braverman defects from Tories... - [Housing costs are crippling many Americans. Here's how the two parties propose to fix that](https://nationoutlook.com/housing-costs-are-crippling-many-americans-heres-how-the-two-parties-propose-to-fix-that/): WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s promises on affordability in 2024 helped propel him to a second term in the White House. Since then, Trump says, the problem has been solved: He now calls affordability a hoax perpetrated by Democrats. Yet the high cost of living, especially housing, continues to weigh heavily on voters, and has dragged down the... - [Super Bowl 2026: What time does game start? Who is playing?](https://nationoutlook.com/super-bowl-2026-what-time-does-game-start-who-is-playing/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Share via Close extra sharing options Three-time Grammy Award winner Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show. It will be Bad Bunny’s second Super Bowl halftime show performance after he made a guest appearance with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira during the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. “What I’m feeling goes... - [South East Water action group demands boss’s immediate removal | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/south-east-water-action-group-demands-bosss-immediate-removal-money-news/): A community action group in Tunbridge Wells is demanding the “immediate” sacking of South East Water’s chief executive after weeks of outages which have left tens of thousands of customers without water. Sky News has seen a letter from Dry Wells Action, which was formed by residents and businesses in the Kent town, to Chris... - [How 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Targaryens are related to others](https://nationoutlook.com/how-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-targaryens-are-related-to-others/): This story contains spoilers for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” Episode 2, “Hard Salt Beef.” Could things be looking up for Ser Duncan the Tall? The second episode of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s “Tales of Dunk and Egg” series of novellas, saw the hopeful hedge knight... - [PM defends Burnham block saying it will allow focus on elections 'we must win' | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/pm-defends-burnham-block-saying-it-will-allow-focus-on-elections-we-must-win-politics-news/): The prime minister has insisted his party’s decision to not allow Andy Burnham to run in an upcoming by-election is correct, because doing so would “divert our resources”. An election is set to be held in the Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton, after Andrew Gwynne made a deal to allow him to stand... - [Barack and Michelle Obama blast Trump and federal immigration agents](https://nationoutlook.com/barack-and-michelle-obama-blast-trump-and-federal-immigration-agents/): Former President Obama and Michelle Obama called on Americans to recognize the dangers of the increasingly violent Immigration and Customs Enforcement crack-downs in the wake of the deadly shooting of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis. “The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy,” the Obamas wrote in a lengthy statement posted on social media.... - [Jordan Chiles delivers perfect 10; UCLA beats Michigan State](https://nationoutlook.com/jordan-chiles-delivers-perfect-10-ucla-beats-michigan-state/): UCLA senior Jordan Chiles delivered a perfect 10 on the floor exercise and a balanced team effort helped the No. 5 Bruins defeat No. 21 Michigan State on Sunday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. The nationally televised meet featured the past two Big Ten gymnastics champions, with the Bruins winning in 2025... - [Trading platform IG Group backs Reeves on cash ISA curbs | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/trading-platform-ig-group-backs-reeves-on-cash-isa-curbs-money-news/): The London-listed trading and investing platform IG Group has broken ranks with industry rivals by backing Rachel Reeves’s plans to overhaul Britain’s most popular savings product. Sky News has seen a letter from Michael Healy, the UK managing director of IG Group, in which he argues that cash ISAs “have become too popular relative to... - [Sundance 2026: Saying goodbye to Park City with killer unicorns and Charli XCX.](https://nationoutlook.com/sundance-2026-saying-goodbye-to-park-city-with-killer-unicorns-and-charli-xcx/): PARK CITY, Utah — Sundance is where I get lost. My first trip to Park City I didn’t know anything or anyone, and scored a bunk bed in a room of four women by cold-emailing an acquaintance of an acquaintance and blurting, “I don’t really mind who I sleep next to as long as they don’t mind... - [Any survival hope for PM meant shutting Burnham out - but Starmer and his team can't predict what comes next | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/any-survival-hope-for-pm-meant-shutting-burnham-out-but-starmer-and-his-team-cant-predict-what-comes-next-politics-news/): It has been a frenzied 48 hours of Labour leadership speculation after Andy Burnham tried to throw his hat in the ring for a return to parliament. On Sunday, Starmer’s allies emphatically tried to shut that down, as the NEC’s panel voted 8-1 to block the Manchester mayor’s bid. Only the deputy Labour leader and... - [News Analysis: A playbook emerges to counter Trump as 'middle powers' unite](https://nationoutlook.com/news-analysis-a-playbook-emerges-to-counter-trump-as-middle-powers-unite/): NUUK, Greenland — The notion that Denmark alone, or Europe together, could defend Greenland against an American force had become the source of relentless mockery within the White House. The Danish were dismissed as “irrelevant,” while Europe was portrayed as a shadow of its former self. If President Trump chose to take control of this Arctic island,... - [Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jack Flaherty honored at Harvard-Westlake](https://nationoutlook.com/pete-crow-armstrong-jack-flaherty-honored-at-harvard-westlake/): It was alumni day on Saturday at Harvard-Westlake’s O’Malley Family Field, and the Wolverines unveiled a new way to honor their nine former players who made it to the major leagues. They have posted jerseys of the players on the outfield walls. Let’s just say they might run out of room the way things are... - [Online retailer Beauty Bay hires advisers to explore sale | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/online-retailer-beauty-bay-hires-advisers-to-explore-sale-money-news/): One of Britain’s most prominent online beauty retailers is exploring options to raise new funding through a process that could lead to an outright sale. Sky News has learnt that Beauty Bay, which is based in Manchester, has appointed advisers to undertake a strategic review. Sources said a process to seek new investment was likely... - [Teyana Taylor showcases her talents on 'SNL,' days after her Oscar nod](https://nationoutlook.com/teyana-taylor-showcases-her-talents-on-snl-days-after-her-oscar-nod/): Jan. 24, 2026 11:56 PM PT Although the goal of “Saturday Night Live” week after week is comedy (“Allegedly!” yells a heckler from the back row), not all guests hosts show up just to prove they can be hilarious. Instead, some do the show to not only promote their latest project, but to introduce additional... - [Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's governing body | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/andy-burnhams-bid-to-return-as-mp-blocked-by-labours-governing-body-politics-news/): Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as an MP at the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election by Labour’s governing body. Mr Burnham formally requested permission to stand for the contest on Saturday. As mayor of Manchester, he needed permission to contest a different political election. Mr Burnham’s return to Westminster was seen by many... - [High school basketball: Saturday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-saturdays-scores-4/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Saturday’s games. - [Championship club Preston North End FC holds talks with Chelsea suitor | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/championship-club-preston-north-end-fc-holds-talks-with-chelsea-suitor-money-news/): A wealthy US-Saudi investor who expressed an interest in buying Chelsea Football Club four years ago has been in talks with one of the founding members of the English Football League about a potential investment. Sky News has learnt that Amr Zedan, who has business interests spanning sectors from energy to horseracing, has held a... - [How director Tamra Davis found 'The Best Summer' in a box of ’90s videos](https://nationoutlook.com/how-director-tamra-davis-found-the-best-summer-in-a-box-of-90s-videos/): There are many different approaches to making a tour film that captures the life of musicians on the road. Perhaps you focus on the highs of performance or the boredom of traveling, the anonymous backstage rooms and endless planes, buses and hotel rooms. But what if you made all of that seem really fun? Directed... - [National Police Service: New 'British FBI' to fight serious crime and help local police tackle everyday offences | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/national-police-service-new-british-fbi-to-fight-serious-crime-and-help-local-police-tackle-everyday-offences-politics-news/): A “British FBI” will be created to fight the most serious crime and help local police forces focus on tackling everyday offences. The National Police Service (NPS) will be established in England and Wales to tackle crimes such as terrorism, fraud and organised crime that are not constrained by areas, the home secretary will announce... - [Gun rights groups criticize top L.A. federal prosecutor for response to Minneapolis shooting](https://nationoutlook.com/gun-rights-groups-criticize-top-l-a-federal-prosecutor-for-response-to-minneapolis-shooting/): Top Los Angeles federal prosecutor Bill Essayli faced blistering criticism from gun rights groups, including the NRA, after he posted on X Saturday about the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers. Essayli, the first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, wrote: “If you approach law enforcement... - [USC's Lindsay Gottlieb says struggling Trojans are 'right there' despite losing five of six](https://nationoutlook.com/uscs-lindsay-gottlieb-says-struggling-trojans-are-right-there-despite-losing-five-of-six/): Her USC team might have dropped five of its last six games, more than it lost all of last season, while the road ahead could be something of an uphill climb, with four of its final 10 games against top-12 teams. But by no means, at 11-8, is coach Lindsay Gottlieb ready to wave the... - [CVC-backed Global Sport Group adds to stable with $300m Equine Network deal | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/cvc-backed-global-sport-group-adds-to-stable-with-300m-equine-network-deal-money-news/): The sports vehicle backed by CVC Capital Partners, the former owner of Formula One motor racing, is close to striking a $300m deal to buy a majority stake in Equine Network, a US-based equestrian sports league. Sky News has learnt that Global Sport Group (GSG), which owns stakes in assets such as women’s professional tennis... - [Photos: Chris Pine, Jenny Slate, Domhnall Gleeson, Midori Francis and more visit our 2026 Sundance studio](https://nationoutlook.com/photos-chris-pine-jenny-slate-domhnall-gleeson-midori-francis-and-more-visit-our-2026-sundance-studio/): PARK CITY, Utah — We’re back at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, now unspooling its final edition in a distinctly unsnowy Park City before it relocates to Boulder, Colo. in 2027. What hasn’t changed? Our capacity to get excited for some of the year’s strongest independent cinema: documentaries, dramas, midnight films, even a Charli XCX sighting or... - ['Real possibility' May elections could lead to break up of UK, says Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/real-possibility-may-elections-could-lead-to-break-up-of-uk-says-wales-first-minister-eluned-morgan-politics-news/): The first minister of Wales has said May’s local elections could have “profound implications” and there’s “a real possibility” they could set a path towards the break up of the UK. Speaking on Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Baroness Eluned Morgan agreed the country could fragment if nationalist leaders end up in power in Scotland,... - [The White House put out a fake photo. Here's why we should all be outraged](https://nationoutlook.com/the-white-house-put-out-a-fake-photo-heres-why-we-should-all-be-outraged/): How do you know what you know? Did you learn it in school, read it in a newspaper? Did you get your information on social media or though chatter with friends? Even in an age of misinformation and disinformation — which we really need to start clearly calling propaganda — we continue to rely on... - [Coach Leon Jacob has helped create success for Angelou basketball](https://nationoutlook.com/coach-leon-jacob-has-helped-create-success-for-angelou-basketball/): When Angelou High defeated Manual Arts 77-33 in an Exposition League basketball game earlier this week, second-year coach Leon Jacob had mixed emotions. He graduated from Manual Arts in 2003, went on to win a state championship at Compton College and played at Texas A&M-International “I apologized to the coaches,” he said. “We could have... - [Buyout firms plot ÂŁ1.5bn takeover of private hospitals giant Spire | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/buyout-firms-plot-1-5bn-takeover-of-private-hospitals-giant-spire-money-news/): Britain’s largest operator of private hospitals is in talks with a pack of buyout firms about a takeover that would result in it becoming the latest FTSE-250 company to disappear from the London stock market. Sky News has learnt that private equity firms including Bridgepoint and Triton Partners are exploring bids for Spire Healthcare Group,... - [Column: 'Sinners' is the story of our moment, from a past chapter of 'divide and conquer'](https://nationoutlook.com/column-sinners-is-the-story-of-our-moment-from-a-past-chapter-of-divide-and-conquer/): Oscar nominations are officially out, meaning for the next couple of months social media feeds will be saturated with debates over who and what is worthy of a statue. Leading that discussion is another Ryan Coogler masterpiece, this time “Sinners,” which is up for a record-breaking 16 awards, including best picture. Set in the Mississippi... - [Police officers warned they must hold work licence or face the sack | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/police-officers-warned-they-must-hold-work-licence-or-face-the-sack-uk-news/): Police officers in England and Wales must hold a work licence or face the sack, the Home Office has announced. Officers must also renew the Licence to Practise over the course of their career. The plans, which come as part of reforms set to be announced by the Home Office, are designed to teach officers... - [Contributor: Iran's crisis is a test of U.S. moral leadership](https://nationoutlook.com/contributor-irans-crisis-is-a-test-of-u-s-moral-leadership/): Right now, as you read this, Iranian protesters are facing live ammunition in Tehran’s streets. Women risk execution for removing their hijabs. Some 12,000 to 20,000 people are feared dead from the protest crackdown. The regime is vulnerable, weakened by strikes on its nuclear program, facing economic collapse, confronting a population that has repeatedly chosen... - [Marcus Alvarado resigns as baseball coach at Chatsworth, citing parental complaints](https://nationoutlook.com/marcus-alvarado-resigns-as-baseball-coach-at-chatsworth-citing-parental-complaints/): Marcus Alvarado, saying he had lost his love for baseball after dealing with constant complaints from parents, has resigned as baseball coach at Chatsworth High, where he guided the Chancellors to a 2022 City Section Open Division championship at Dodger Stadium. “I’m just tired about hearing parents complain,” he said Friday. “We call it travel... - [Never before has Davos been so comprehensively hijacked by one man | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/never-before-has-davos-been-so-comprehensively-hijacked-by-one-man-money-news/): Switzerland has been neutral ground in the heart of Europe for more than 500 years. This week, Davos provided a safe space for a full-frontal assault on the continent’s economic and political model that will be felt long after the canapes are cleared. The World Economic Forum has always relied on a political presence to... - [Academy Foundation ends Oral History Project and lays off its staff](https://nationoutlook.com/academy-foundation-ends-oral-history-project-and-lays-off-its-staff/): The Academy Foundation earlier this month laid off all five staffers with its Oral History Projects team, effectively dissolving the department responsible for conducting and preserving interviews with notable members of the film industry. Two of those laid off were transitioned into different union roles within the Academy Foundation, the organization confirmed, Friday. The layoffs... - [Tories claim government in retreat on Chagos 'surrender' after Donald Trump broadside | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/tories-claim-government-in-retreat-on-chagos-surrender-after-donald-trump-broadside-politics-news/): Senior Tories claim the government is in retreat on its controversial Chagos Islands handover, after the latest showdown in parliament was unexpectedly postponed. The government has withdrawn a debate and votes in the House of Lords due on Monday in the latest round of parliamentary “ping pong” on the Chagos legislation. Welcoming the move, a... - [DOJ drops demand for Children's Hospital L.A. transgender care records](https://nationoutlook.com/doj-drops-demand-for-childrens-hospital-l-a-transgender-care-records/): The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to stop demanding medical records that identify young patients who received gender-affirming care from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, ending a legal standoff with families who sued to block a subpoena that some feared would be used to criminally prosecute the parents of transgender kids. The agreement, filed in... - [Trinity Rodman becomes the NWSL's highest-paid player](https://nationoutlook.com/trinity-rodman-becomes-the-nwsls-highest-paid-player/): Trinity Rodman has re-signed with the Washington Spirit, ending a months-long saga that led the NWSL to adjust its salary cap rules in order to retain one of its biggest stars. Financial details of the three-year contract weren’t released, but ESPN reports that the deal is worth more than $2 million annually, including bonuses, making... - [TalkTalk dials up effort to sell consumer and wholesale arms | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/talktalk-dials-up-effort-to-sell-consumer-and-wholesale-arms-money-news/): TalkTalk Group has kicked off talks with prospective bidders for divisions including one of Britain’s biggest consumer internet providers. Sky News has learnt that TalkTalk, which supplies landline and broadband services to about 1.7 million UK customers, has begun discussions with potential buyers in the last few days. The initiation of talks comes about four... - [Keep scrolling, TikTok has finalized its U.S. joint venture](https://nationoutlook.com/keep-scrolling-tiktok-has-finalized-its-u-s-joint-venture/): The long and winding road over the fate of TikTok — the enormously popular social video platform that has been a force in American youth culture and entertainment — has come to an end. After years of questions about TikTok’s future in America, the social media platform and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have finalized... - [Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch accuse each other of lying over 'special place in hell' message | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/robert-jenrick-and-kemi-badenoch-accuse-each-other-of-lying-over-special-place-in-hell-message-politics-news/): Robert Jenrick has published private texts allegedly from a Tory official after the party’s leader, Kemi Badenoch, accused him of lying. It comes after the MP, who defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK last week, claimed Tory chief whip Rebecca Harris contacted him in 2024 to say there was “a special place in hell”... - [Why Europe's far right has split with Trump over Greenland](https://nationoutlook.com/why-europes-far-right-has-split-with-trump-over-greenland/): NUUK, Greenland — One year ago, days before Donald Trump reclaimed power, the head of Denmark’s People’s Party took a trip to Mar-a-Lago. Morten Messerschmidt thought he and Trump shared a common view on the perils of European integration. Together, he told local media at the time, they could make the West great again. In Europe, just... - [Lakers star LeBron James downplays reported rift with Jeanie Buss](https://nationoutlook.com/lakers-star-lebron-james-downplays-reported-rift-with-jeanie-buss/): LeBron James downplayed any suggestion of a rift between him and Lakers governor Jeanie Buss on Thursday following an ESPN report that detailed how the now-minority owner of the team had started to turn on the Lakers superstar. “Quite frankly, I don’t really get involved in that, or the reports, or whatever the case may... - [Surprise bounceback in December sales as people bought silver and gold at record prices | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/surprise-bounceback-in-december-sales-as-people-bought-silver-and-gold-at-record-prices-money-news/): Retail sales in the UK bounced back in December with a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season, according to new figures. The total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, increased by 0.4% last month, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS). While the rise is small, it’s well above the 0.1% drop... - [Disney's Bob Iger compensation reaches $45.8 million as board prepares for CEO succession](https://nationoutlook.com/disneys-bob-iger-compensation-reaches-45-8-million-as-board-prepares-for-ceo-succession/): Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger, who soon will begin winding down his two-decade tenure leading the company, collected $45.8 million in compensation last year — an 11% bump from the prior year. In 2024, Iger was paid $41 million in compensation. Disney released its corporate executive compensation packages Thursday, as the board prepares... - [Trump under fire for claiming NATO allies avoided Afghanistan frontline | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-under-fire-for-claiming-nato-allies-avoided-afghanistan-frontline-world-news/): Donald Trump has been criticised for claiming NATO troops stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan. In an interview with Fox News in Davos, the US president repeated his criticism of NATO, saying he was not “sure” the alliance would “be there if we ever needed them”. He added: “We’ve never needed them. “They’ll... - ['I will not be intimidated': Former special counsel Jack Smith defends Trump investigation](https://nationoutlook.com/i-will-not-be-intimidated-former-special-counsel-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigation/): WASHINGTON — Former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday defended his findings that President Trump “willfully broke the law” in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, telling lawmakers that Republican efforts to discredit the probe are “false and misleading.” “No one should be above the law in our country, and the law... - [Curt Cignetti once said, 'Google me.' This is what happens when you do](https://nationoutlook.com/curt-cignetti-once-said-google-me-this-is-what-happens-when-you-do/): Curt Cignetti was salty. Asked at a news conference about how he planned to sell his vision to young players, the recently hired Indiana coach didn’t even look up while delivering his now-famous response. “It’s pretty simple. I win,” answered Cignetti, who then paused two seconds before delivering the final two words. “Google me.” A... - [Trump sues JPMorgan Chase for $5bn in debanking row | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-sues-jpmorgan-chase-for-5bn-in-debanking-row-money-news/): Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (ÂŁ3.7bn) lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase (JPMC), accusing it of debanking him and his business empire after his first term in the White House ended. The US president claims America’s largest bank by assets and its chief executive Jamie Dimon closed a number of personal and business accounts in February... - [Autumn Durald Arkapaw on her historic Oscar nomination for 'Sinners'](https://nationoutlook.com/autumn-durald-arkapaw-on-her-historic-oscar-nomination-for-sinners/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> With her nomination for the cinematography of “Sinners,” Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes the first woman of color — and only the fourth woman ever — to be recognized in the category. The recipient of a record-setting 16 nominations, Ryan Coogler’s vampire film set in the 1930s was advanced in every category for which... - [Andy Burnham, next PM? The big hurdle facing popular mayor | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/andy-burnham-next-pm-the-big-hurdle-facing-popular-mayor-politics-news/): Could Andy Burnham be on the brink of becoming a member of parliament? After former minister Andrew Gwynne stepped down as a Labour MP, his Gorton and Denton constituency has been touted as a potential seat for the mayor of Greater Manchester. Starmer responds to leadership speculation – politics latest Well, he faces a BIG... - [Measles resurgence puts the U.S. at risk of losing its ‘elimination’ status](https://nationoutlook.com/measles-resurgence-puts-the-u-s-at-risk-of-losing-its-elimination-status/): One year ago this week, a case of measles was recorded in Gaines County, Texas. It was the start of an outbreak that killed two children and sickened at least 760 people. Thousands more in the U.S. have contracted measles since. In April, the Pan American Health Organization, an offshoot of the World Health Organization,... - [Speedo moves U.S. headquarters to Long Beach ahead of Olympics](https://nationoutlook.com/speedo-moves-u-s-headquarters-to-long-beach-ahead-of-olympics/): Long Beach’s bet on the Olympics to help reshape its economy has attracted at least one sportswear company to the port city. Speedo’s parent company, Pentland Brands, plans to move its North American headquarters from Orange County to Long Beach, which has emerged as a hub for aquatic sports for the upcoming Summer Olympics in... - ['It's got to be time for change': Three months until crucial Welsh elections | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/its-got-to-be-time-for-change-three-months-until-crucial-welsh-elections-politics-news/): The Welsh Parliament stands in what was known as Tiger Bay – a multicultural melting pot during the 18-1900s, home to around 50 nationalities working the docks. The area remains diverse. Outside Togayo Cafe we get chatting to Somali-born friends Omar Mohammad and Abdiqadir Mohamoud, who settled in Cardiff in the 90s and early 2000s.... - [In racist video depicting Obamas as apes, Trump makes it clear what comes next](https://nationoutlook.com/in-racist-video-depicting-obamas-as-apes-trump-makes-it-clear-what-comes-next/): Welcome to Black History Month, 2026 style. President Trump posted a video Thursday to his social media site that contains animated images depicting former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The White House took down the post Friday, and after first calling it nothing more than a meme, they dubbed it a... - [Bad Bunny is American; Coldplay is not. 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Sky News has learnt that Morrisons, which is based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, has engaged the real estate advisory firm CBRE to evaluate options for raising finance... - ['Scarlet' review: Animation from Japan's Mamoru Hosoda is his most mature](https://nationoutlook.com/scarlet-review-animation-from-japans-mamoru-hosoda-is-his-most-mature/): Currently nominated for multiple Oscars, ChloĂ© Zhao’s “Hamnet” traces how the immeasurable sorrow of losing a child fueled William Shakespeare to write “Hamlet” as a literary effigy to loss. 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Until now, this would mostly be big news for techies, where Anthropic is admired as the maker of Claude Code, the code-writing AI tool which many engineers say is taking over their work entirely.... - [L.A. has a new jazz mega-fest, from a former city councilman](https://nationoutlook.com/l-a-has-a-new-jazz-mega-fest-from-a-former-city-councilman/): One question has bothered Martin Ludlow in his decades as a concert and event promoter in Los Angeles. In a city packed with excellent jazz musicians, and a century of history with the genre, why is there no local equivalent of the massive festivals that cities like Montreal, New Orleans or Montreux, Switzerland, have built?... - [Starmer branded 'weak' over Mandelson saga - as top Labour figure warns it could bring him down | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-branded-weak-over-mandelson-saga-as-top-labour-figure-warns-it-could-bring-him-down-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look “weak, naive and gullible” by blaming Peter Mandelson’s “lies” for the crisis engulfing his premiership – and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said. 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(To understand the constraints of the... - ['Pillion' review: A leather-clad Alexander SkarsgĂ„rd dominates](https://nationoutlook.com/pillion-review-a-leather-clad-alexander-skarsgard-dominates/): Successful romances star at least one looker. I don’t mean someone attractive. I mean an actor who gazes at their scene partner with such delight that we swoon, too. Clark Gable was a looker. Diane Keaton was a looker. The combined eyeball voltage of Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone is so powerful that it’s turned... - [Trump grudgingly supports Starmers Chagos deal | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-grudgingly-supports-starmers-chagos-deal-politics-news/): It was hardly a ringing endorsement of the deal. But it could have been a lot worse. And after the week Sir Keir Starmer has just been through, President Trump’s grudging support for the controversial Chagos deal will have come as a relief. The good news for the PM was the president signalling he won’t... - [Nancy Guthrie's garage door closed, and the 14-hour mystery over her abduction began](https://nationoutlook.com/nancy-guthries-garage-door-closed-and-the-14-hour-mystery-over-her-abduction-began/): It started out as a routine night for Nancy Guthrie. At around 5:32 p.m. Saturday she left her home in the hills north of Tuscon to have dinner at the home of a family member. She took an Uber to the dinner but was driven home by family, officials said. The 84-year-old mother of NBC... - [Lakers trade Gabe Vincent to Atlanta for shooter Luke Kennard](https://nationoutlook.com/lakers-trade-gabe-vincent-to-atlanta-for-shooter-luke-kennard/): The Lakers made a deal around the margins when they acquired sharpshooter Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick on Thursday morning, according to people with knowledge of the deal not authorized to discuss it publicly. 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There is no audience during these moments, just comics being vulnerable with one another. The tales give insight into the lives they live offstage and their perspectives as... - [Who is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/who-is-standing-in-the-gorton-and-denton-by-election-politics-news/): A by-election is set to take place in the constituency of Gorton and Denton, in Greater Manchester, on 26 February. The vote was triggered by the resignation of former MP Andrew Gwynne on medical grounds. Politics latest: Follow live updates You can find below a full list of candidates who will be on the ballot... - [In tearful video, Savannah Guthrie addresses possible kidnapper: 'Ready to talk'](https://nationoutlook.com/in-tearful-video-savannah-guthrie-addresses-possible-kidnapper-ready-to-talk/): Savannah Guthrie and her two siblings posted a tearful video Wednesday in which they pleaded for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, and asked her possible kidnapper to communicate with them. “We live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive... - [High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-boys-and-girls-scores-from-wednesday-2/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYSCITY SECTIONAMIT 51, Discovery 26Angelou 85, West Adams 55Animo Bunche 56, Aspire Ollin 41Birmingham 74, Cleveland 66Bravo 60, Eagle Rock 56CHAMPS 66, Bert Corona Charter 52Community Charter 54, Lakeview Charter 37East Valley 57, Fulton 32El Camino Real 54, Granada Hills 43Fairfax 77, LA Hamilton 49Foshay 87, Larchmont Charter 55Granada Hills... - [Wealth manager Sidekick gets richer with ÂŁ8m injection | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/wealth-manager-sidekick-gets-richer-with-8m-injection-money-news/): A wealth platform which targets professionals whose finances are becoming increasingly complex is raising nearly ÂŁ8m from a syndicate of investors. Sky News understands that Sidekick, which was founded in 2022, will announce on Friday that it has secured the backing in a Series A round led by Eos Ventures and the Development Bank of... - [A review of Paula McLain’s ‘Skylark’ and Janet Rich Edwards' 'Canticle'](https://nationoutlook.com/a-review-of-paula-mclains-skylark-and-janet-rich-edwards-canticle/): Book Review If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Two figures will always haunt the human imagination: the woman in ecstasy, and the woman in madness. This enduring fascination may stem as much from the paper-thin line that separates the two... - [Beth Rigby: Even Starmer's allies are unsure about his future | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/beth-rigby-even-starmers-allies-are-unsure-about-his-future-politics-news/): By my reckoning, yesterday will be remembered as perhaps the most difficult of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership yet, with even close allies telling me they are not sure where it will end. His admission at Prime Minister’s Questions that he knew of the friendship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed him as... - [L.A. archbishop leads prayer for immigrants as students demonstrate](https://nationoutlook.com/l-a-archbishop-leads-prayer-for-immigrants-as-students-demonstrate/): Los Angeles Archbishop JosĂ© H. Gomez celebrated what he called a “Mass for Peace” at Our Lady of the Angels on Wednesday, stopping just short of a direct appeal to the Trump administration to draw down its aggressive immigration enforcement efforts as protesters gathered blocks away. “We are united with everybody in our country praying... - [U.S. figure skating targets record medal haul at 2026 Olympics](https://nationoutlook.com/u-s-figure-skating-targets-record-medal-haul-at-2026-olympics/): MILAN — Amber Glenn achieved a lifelong goal, sealing her Olympic bid by winning her third consecutive U.S. championship last month. Her first celebration came with her opponents. “We all deserve it,” Glenn said with her arms wrapped around national silver medalist Alysa Liu and bronze medalist Isabeau Levito. The spirit of collaboration has brought U.S. figure... - [London-listed tungsten miner in talks about ÂŁ50m share sale | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/london-listed-tungsten-miner-in-talks-about-50m-share-sale-money-news/): The London-listed company which wants to extract one of the world’s largest tungsten deposits from a site in Devon is in talks with investors to raise tens of millions of pounds from a share sale. Sky News has learnt that Tungsten West is close to finalising the terms of an equity-raise aimed at providing additional... - [Shaboozey responds to backlash over Grammys speech](https://nationoutlook.com/shaboozey-responds-to-backlash-over-grammys-speech/): Shaboozey has responded to the backlash over remarks he made at the 2026 Grammy Awards. In a statement posted on the social media site X Monday, the country singer-songwriter said he wanted to “acknowledge the conversation” spurred by his heartfelt speech after his historic Grammy win for country duo/group performance. After sharing that his mother,... - [Multimillion-pound drive to recruit 10,000 new foster carers | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/multimillion-pound-drive-to-recruit-10000-new-foster-carers-uk-news/): The government says it wants to recruit 10,000 more foster carers by the end of the next parliament, launching what ministers describe as a major drive to reverse a long-term decline in support for vulnerable children. Backed by ÂŁ88m in funding, the plan promises to open fostering up to younger and more diverse households, sweep... - [Commentary: Super Bowl will again feature plenty of Southland talent](https://nationoutlook.com/commentary-super-bowl-will-again-feature-plenty-of-southland-talent/): Super Bow LX is set for Sunday in Santa Clara, and don’t be surprised if someone who played high school football in the Southland on the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots makes a big play or even becomes the game MVP. In fact, if you want to make a hunch bet in Las Vegas,... - [Shell paves way for multimillion-pound pay hike for boss Sawan | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/shell-paves-way-for-multimillion-pound-pay-hike-for-boss-sawan-money-news/): The FTSE-100 oil giant Shell is close to unveiling a revamped boardroom pay policy which would see its boss handed a multimillion-pound annual pay incentive. Sky News has learnt that Shell has concluded a consultation with its largest shareholders which could result in Wael Sawan, chief executive, earning at least ÂŁ4.5m more every year. Investor... - ['The Muppet Show' special brings back the magic of the original](https://nationoutlook.com/the-muppet-show-special-brings-back-the-magic-of-the-original/): It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to see the Muppets on “The Muppet Show” again. A new special, premiering Wednesday on Disney+, resurrects the beloved variety program to celebrate the 50th anniversary since it first charmed viewers of all ages. At the helm of this revival is... - [Tulsi Gabbard is putting Trump's interests over America's](https://nationoutlook.com/tulsi-gabbard-is-putting-trumps-interests-over-americas/): Tulsi Gabbard’s political journey has been anything but straightforward. As a teenager, she worked for her father, a prominent anti-gay activist, and his political organization, which opposed same-sex marriage. In 2002, she was elected to Hawaii’s House of Representatives, becoming — at age 21 — the youngest person to serve in the Legislature. Gabbard was... - [Can Starmer keep Mandelson vetting secret? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/can-starmer-keep-mandelson-vetting-secret-politics-news/): 👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Another day and another podcast dominated by Peter Mandelson – but as the political pressure ramps up across parliament, how will Number 10 react and is the carnage over? In a frantic 24 hours, Lord Mandelson gave up his peerage and the Metropolitan Police... - [NBA All-Star rosters set: Kawhi Leonard added to the game](https://nationoutlook.com/nba-all-star-rosters-set-kawhi-leonard-added-to-the-game/): Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard, the NBA’s seventh-leading scorer and likely the most deserving player left off the All-Star Game reserves, was added to one of the U.S. rosters for the new mini-tournament that will take place Feb. 15 at Intuit Dome. He’ll play alongside Lakers forward LeBron James and former Clippers teammate Norman Powell... - [Proptech platform OneDome finds home for $25m funding injection | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/proptech-platform-onedome-finds-home-for-25m-funding-injection-money-news/): A financial and property technology business which integrates elements of the homebuying process has clinched a $25m funding injection as it seeks to accelerate its expansion. Sky News understands that OneDome will confirm on Wednesday the pre-Series C fundraising, taking the total sum it has raised to $40m. The latest round includes a media-for-equity deal... - [Savannah Guthrie will no longer be part of NBC's Winter Olympics coverage](https://nationoutlook.com/savannah-guthrie-will-no-longer-be-part-of-nbcs-winter-olympics-coverage/): “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie will not head to Milan for NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics coverage as she deals with the ongoing police investigation into the suspected abduction of her mother. “Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time,” an NBC Sports representative... - [Trump and Colombia's Petro, ideological opposites, meet at White House](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-and-colombias-petro-ideological-opposites-meet-at-white-house/): President Trump recently called Colombia’s leader, Gustavo Petro, a “sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States.” Petro, meanwhile, has labeled Trump a murderer and compared him to Adolf Hitler. But on Tuesday, the two leaders made nice — mostly — in a closed-door meeting at the White House that... - [Starmer, Badenoch and McSweeney: Who are the winners and losers of the Mandelson-Epstein scandal? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-badenoch-and-mcsweeney-who-are-the-winners-and-losers-of-the-mandelson-epstein-scandal-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour high command may be relieved that Peter Mandelson has quit the House of Lords. But for both the prime minister and the soon-to-be ex-peer, their humiliation and torment may be about to get even worse. Mr Mandelson faces a full-blown probe by the Met’s specialist crime team into allegations... - [Robert Kraft won't enter Hall of Fame this year, reports say](https://nationoutlook.com/robert-kraft-wont-enter-hall-of-fame-this-year-reports-say/): Bill Belichick isn’t the only key figure from the New England Patriots dynasty who won’t be getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Team owner Robert Kraft also failed to receive enough votes to be included in the Class of 2026, according to multiple media outlets. The inductees will be announced Thursday... - [Football watchdog pitches up to Premier League clubs summit | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/football-watchdog-pitches-up-to-premier-league-clubs-summit-money-news/): The bosses of English football’s new watchdog will next week pitch up to a summit of the game’s most powerful clubs as they await the outcome of the probe into alleged financial improprieties at Manchester City. Sky News has learnt that David Kogan and Richard Monks, respectively the chair and chief executive of the Independent... - [Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night dies at 83](https://nationoutlook.com/chuck-negron-of-three-dog-night-dies-at-83/): Chuck Negron, one of three lead singers in the original lineup of the hitmaking Los Angeles band Three Dog Night, died Monday at his home in Studio City. He was 83. His death was announced by a representative, Zach Farnum, who didn’t specify a cause but said that Negron died peacefully surrounded by his family.... - [Inside a Minneapolis school where 50% of students are too afraid of ICE to show up](https://nationoutlook.com/inside-a-minneapolis-school-where-50-of-students-are-too-afraid-of-ice-to-show-up/): MINNEAPOLIS — For weeks, administrators at this charter high school have arrived an hour before class, grabbed neon vests and walkie-talkies, and headed out into the cold to watch for ICE agents and escort students in. Lately, fewer than half of the 800 sudents show up. “Operation Metro Surge,” the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to... - [Lord Mandelson set to step down from House of Lords after Epstein revelations | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/lord-mandelson-set-to-step-down-from-house-of-lords-after-epstein-revelations-politics-news/): Peter Mandelson is set to retire from the House of Lords following the latest revelations about his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. His decision to leave the upper chamber was announced by the Lord Speaker, Lord Forsyth, shortly before 3pm. His departure will become effective overnight. In response to the announcement, a Downing Street spokesperson... - [Nail Artist in Jalandhar](https://nationoutlook.com/nail-artist-in-jalandhar/): In recent years, Jalandhar has become a major nail art destination in northern India, where artists are combining Punjabi flair with international trends. Local nail techs are pushing the limits of innovation and producing beauty with each brushstroke, whether it’s expressive gel extensions or intricate 3D nail art. 1. Nail Master – Best Nails Art... - [High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Monday](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-boys-and-girls-scores-from-monday/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYSCITY SECTIONAngelou 86, Diego Rivera 46Animo Robinson 59, Animo City of Champions 57Bell 56, South Gate 38Birmingham 74, Granada Hills 59Crenshaw 52, Dorsey 47Downtown Magnets 94, Central City Value 62El Camino Real 66, Taft 60Fairfax 62, Westchester 44Fulton 50, Panorama 45Garfield 34, Legacy 26Grant 78, Monroe 55Jefferson 71, West Adams... - [Elon Musk's SpaceX buys Elon Musk's xAI | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/elon-musks-spacex-buys-elon-musks-xai-money-news/): SpaceX has announced it has acquired artificial intelligence start-up xAI in a deal that that brings together two companies owned by Elon Musk.  In a statement, Mr Musk said the deal would create “the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world’s foremost... - [Don Lemon speaks about his arrest on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'](https://nationoutlook.com/don-lemon-speaks-about-his-arrest-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/): Making his first major post-arrest television interview Monday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Don Lemon detailed the moments surrounding his incarceration and his experience as a journalist becoming the center of a news story. “There’s a lot that I cannot say,” Lemon told Kimmel. “But what I will say is that I’m not a protester. I... - [Sir Keir Starmer's China trip 'failed' - as Jimmy Lai remains in prison, says Kemi Badenoch | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/sir-keir-starmers-china-trip-failed-as-jimmy-lai-remains-in-prison-says-kemi-badenoch-politics-news/): Kemi Badenoch has said that Sir Keir Starmer should have been able to secure the release of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai during his visit to China. The Conservative leader, who has been critical of the prime minister’s attempts to reset the UK’s relationship with Beijing, said that was something a “strong prime minister would have... - [Trump says federal government should 'take over' state elections](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-says-federal-government-should-take-over-state-elections/): WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that the federal government should “nationalize” elections, repeating — without evidence — his long-running claim that U.S. elections are beset by widespread fraud. Speaking on a podcast hosted by former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, Trump said Republicans should “take over the voting in at least 15 places,” alleging that voting... - [Bass preaches 'unity' in Los Angeles ahead of 2028 Olympics](https://nationoutlook.com/bass-preaches-unity-in-los-angeles-ahead-of-2028-olympics/): Mayor Karen Bass, delivering the first of two State of the City addresses planned this year, urged Angelenos on Monday to come together ahead of the 2028 Olympics while announcing a push to clean up Los Angeles’ busiest streets in the run-up to the Games. The mayor spoke at the Expo Center in Exposition Park... - [Dragons' Den star Jones tees off with takeover of American Golf | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/dragons-den-star-jones-tees-off-with-takeover-of-american-golf-money-news/): Peter Jones, the entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den judge, is close to teeing off with the addition of American Golf, the retail chain, to his array of business interests. Sky News has learnt that Mr Jones is in advanced talks to buy American Golf from Endless, its long-standing private equity backer. Mr Jones, a keen golfer... - ['Melania' director Brett Ratner turns up in Epstein files, again](https://nationoutlook.com/melania-director-brett-ratner-turns-up-in-epstein-files-again/): Controversial director Brett Ratner, whose documentary “Melania,” about the first lady, premiered last week, found himself in the headlines once again over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A photograph, part of the trove of files released Friday in the Department of Justice’s investigation into Epstein, shows Ratner sitting on a couch with his arms... - [Andrew and Mandelson photos in Epstein files were taken inside US paedophile's homes, Sky News analysis finds | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/andrew-and-mandelson-photos-in-epstein-files-were-taken-inside-us-paedophiles-homes-sky-news-analysis-finds-us-news/): Photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouching over a woman were taken in Jeffrey Epstein’s New York City mansion, while an image of Peter Mandelson in his underwear was taken in the paedophile financier’s Paris flat, a Sky News analysis has found. Our Data and Forensics unit matched elements shown in the photos to details in images... - [Savannah Guthrie's mom missing in 'concerning' circumstances](https://nationoutlook.com/savannah-guthries-mom-missing-in-concerning-circumstances/): The mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing from her home in Arizona and local authorities say they suspect foul play. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night at her residence in a community northeast of Tucson, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday morning, Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed... - [NHL players, coaches will spill insider secrets for Olympic gold](https://nationoutlook.com/nhl-players-coaches-will-spill-insider-secrets-for-olympic-gold/): Think of Mike Buckley as a kind of double agent. Not the sinister kind, who give away state secrets for money or revenge; Buckley is privy to much lower-level intelligence. But that doesn’t mean it’s not just as valuable to the people involved. Buckley is the Kings’ goaltender coach and his chief pupil is Darcy... - [Revealed: The most likely pay rises in 2026 | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/revealed-the-most-likely-pay-rises-in-2026-money-news/): Staff are most likely to see their pay rise by the same amount as last year, new data shows. Some 44% of bosses intend to award a similar wage increase, while 28% will compensate employees more generously. Another 28% say their workers face a smaller pay rise than last year. The figures come from a... - [Theme park revenue soared, but the YouTube dispute took a toll on Disney's Q1 earnings](https://nationoutlook.com/theme-park-revenue-soared-but-the-youtube-dispute-took-a-toll-on-disneys-q1-earnings/): A record fiscal quarter for Walt Disney Co.’s theme parks division was dampened slightly by a streaming acquisition and a protracted fight with YouTube, the Burbank media and entertainment giant reported Monday. Disney recorded overall revenue of about $26 billion in the three-month period that ended Dec. 27, up 5% compared to the previous year.... - [Scottish Labour commits to banning transgender women from female prisons if Anas Sarwar becomes first minister | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/scottish-labour-commits-to-banning-transgender-women-from-female-prisons-if-anas-sarwar-becomes-first-minister-uk-news/): Anas Sarwar has vowed to ban transgender women from the female prison estate “within days” if he becomes first minister after the Holyrood election. The Scottish Labour leader has pledged his party will “act swiftly” to ensure prisons are “single-sex, based on biological sex” if it gets into power in May. His declaration comes ahead... - [Trump officials’ loss of credibility in ICE cases seen in court defeats](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-officials-loss-of-credibility-in-ice-cases-seen-in-court-defeats/): Just a few hours after Border Patrol agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a statement that said, without evidence, that the 37-year-old registered nurse “wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would later imply Pretti had been “asked to... - [Lakers lose to New York Knicks on anniversary of Luka Doncic trade](https://nationoutlook.com/lakers-lose-to-new-york-knicks-on-anniversary-of-luka-doncic-trade/): NEW YORK — Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of the Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic. Coach JJ Redick acknowledged he felt “stressed” knowing about the trade before the Lakers played the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden that night in 2025. While his stress may have faded, Redick couldn’t have liked what he saw from the... - [Gold and silver take a hammering in major market shifts | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/gold-and-silver-take-a-hammering-in-major-market-shifts-money-news/): Gold and silver costs are taking further punishment on Monday following record routs seen at the end of last week. Both precious metals had stood at record values on Thursday but fell sharply after Donald Trump revealed his nomination for the chair of the US central bank. The announcement on Friday that he wanted Kevin... - [The Grammys had one villain this year—ICE raids](https://nationoutlook.com/the-grammys-had-one-villain-this-year-ice-raids/): In speech after speech, this year’s Grammy-winning artists returned to one message—ICE is a menace that must be stopped. After dramatic, violent escalations in federal raids on immigrant communities and their supporters in Minneapolis and across the country, Americans have been shocked into despair and action. Many artists up for top Grammys have been vocal... - [Did he jump or was he pushed? Either way, Mandelson had no alternative but to resign | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/did-he-jump-or-was-he-pushed-either-way-mandelson-had-no-alternative-but-to-resign-politics-news/): In the end, it was a scandal too far, even for Peter Mandelson. The latest explosive Epstein revelations have forced him to resign from his beloved Labour Party, he says, to save the party from “further embarrassment”. It’s difficult to imagine what could be more embarrassing than this weekend’s disclosure of alleged payments by Jeffrey... - [A California lawyer returns home to Minneapolis to fight for civil rights](https://nationoutlook.com/a-california-lawyer-returns-home-to-minneapolis-to-fight-for-civil-rights/): How do you find the missing? If you do find them, how can you help? Oakland civil rights attorney James Cook has been on the ground in Minnesota for months figuring out answers to these question as he goes. A fast-talking Minneapolis native who still lives in the Twin Cities part time, Cook is one... - [Cardinals hire Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as head coach](https://nationoutlook.com/cardinals-hire-rams-offensive-coordinator-mike-lafleur-as-head-coach/): Rams coach Sean McVay goes through it nearly every year. The Rams have a successful season and other NFL teams raid his coaching staff. Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ offensive coordinator for the last three seasons, is the latest to parlay his time with McVay into an NFL head coaching opportunity. The Arizona Cardinals on Sunday... - [UK's top 100 taxpayers revealed - and who has contributed the most to a record ÂŁ5.7bn? | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/uks-top-100-taxpayers-revealed-and-who-has-contributed-the-most-to-a-record-5-7bn-uk-news/): Anthony Joshua, JK Rowling and Mo Salah have been named among the UK’s 100 biggest taxpayers. The billionaire brothers behind gambling giant Betfred topped the rankings of The Sunday Times Tax List 2026 for the first time, surpassing musicians, entrepreneurs and sports stars. Fred and Peter Done, who founded the Warrington-based business in 1967, paid... - [Grammys 2026 red carpet: The best fashion looks](https://nationoutlook.com/grammys-2026-red-carpet-the-best-fashion-looks/): From the Versace dress that led to the creation of Google Images to the Swarovski-encrusted jumpsuit that repopularized androgynous menswear on the red carpet, the Grammy Awards show is synonymous with iconic fashion. Bold and daring looks often push the envelope. Music’s biggest night returns to Crypto.com Arena on Sunday and will bring with it... - [Mandelson 'has no recollection' of Epstein giving him $75,000 | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/mandelson-has-no-recollection-of-epstein-giving-him-75000-politics-news/): Lord Mandelson has said he does not remember receiving payments totalling $75,000 (ÂŁ54,000) from Jeffrey Epstein after documents were found in newly released files that appeared to show the paedophile financier sent him the sum. The peer may have been sent three separate payments of $25,000 (ÂŁ18,000) by Epstein in 2003 and 2004, documents released... - [Centennial High's comeback story, going from 1-23 to 12-12](https://nationoutlook.com/centennial-highs-comeback-story-going-from-1-23-to-12-12/): To say that DeAndre Cole inherited a difficult challenge when he became the boys’ basketball coach at Compton Centennial this season would be an understatement. The team went 1-23 last season and had a streak of seven consecutive losing seasons since finishing 13-13 in 2017-2018. “The expectation was to bring the winning culture, to bring... - [Ex-RFU chair Ilube provides missing LINK for ATM network | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ex-rfu-chair-ilube-provides-missing-link-for-atm-network-money-news/): The operator of Britain’s biggest cash machines network has recruited a former head of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as its next chairman. Sky News understands that Tom Ilube, who stepped down as the RFU chair in 2024, will become the new chairman of LINK. An announcement is expected to be made on Monday. A... - [Comparing Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom as they eye White House](https://nationoutlook.com/comparing-andy-beshear-gavin-newsom-as-they-eye-white-house/): FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gavin Newsom was in his element, moving and shaking amid the rich and powerful in Davos. He scolded European leaders for supposedly cowering before President Trump. He drew disparaging notice during a presidential rant and captured headlines after being blocked from delivering a high-profile speech, allegedly at the behest of the White House. All... - [Alexander SkarsgĂ„rd and dad Stellan help 'SNL' hit 1,000th episode](https://nationoutlook.com/alexander-skarsgard-and-dad-stellan-help-snl-hit-1000th-episode/): Some actors who appear right on the edge of becoming household names and who happen to be hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the first time might be leery of letting a famous relative steal their spotlight. Alexander SkarsgĂ„rd let it happen twice in the same “SNL” episode when his father Stellan SkarsgĂ„rd appeared in a... - [Lord Triesman, ex-Labour minister and FA chairman, dies | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/lord-triesman-ex-labour-minister-and-fa-chairman-dies-politics-news/): Former Labour minister Lord Triesman, who was “vital” to New Labour, according to Sir Tony Blair, has died at the age of 82, the party has said. David Triesman, who also served as chairman of the Football Association, died “peacefully and at home” on Friday, the party said in a statement. He was the general... - [Ezra Ausar helps USC hold on for a win over struggling Rutgers](https://nationoutlook.com/ezra-ausar-helps-usc-hold-on-for-a-win-over-struggling-rutgers/): In a game defined by all-around efficient shooting, USC held on for a 78-75 win over Rutgers Saturday night at Galen Center after nearly surrendering a 19-point lead. USC star freshman Alijah Arenas continued to adapt after missing much of the season recovering from injury. With Rodney Rice out for the season, the Trojans (16-6,... - [Mumsnet founder Roberts plots delivery of new owner | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/mumsnet-founder-roberts-plots-delivery-of-new-owner-money-news/): The founder of Mumsnet is in talks with private equity investors about selling a stake in the online community for parents she set up more than a quarter of a century ago. Sky News has learnt that Justine Roberts, who launched Mumsnet in 2000, is working with advisers on a process which could ultimately see... - [Inside Mariah Carey's 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala](https://nationoutlook.com/inside-mariah-careys-2026-musicares-person-of-the-year-gala/): If anyone told Mariah Carey ahead of time that Friday night’s MusiCares Person of the Year tribute would feature a live auction — an auction in which a meet-and-greet with the singer in Abu Dhabi was offered to the highest bidder — you sure couldn’t tell by observing her reaction. Seated near the stage at... - [Growing ICE criticism leads to scrutiny of LAPD relationship with feds](https://nationoutlook.com/growing-ice-criticism-leads-to-scrutiny-of-lapd-relationship-with-feds/): After the recent shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, some police chiefs have joined the mounting criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration blitz. One voice missing from the fray: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. This week, the chief reiterated that the department has a close working relationship with... - [Andy Burnham shares message for Labour Gorton and Denton by-election candidate - after being blocked from standing | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/andy-burnham-shares-message-for-labour-gorton-and-denton-by-election-candidate-after-being-blocked-from-standing-politics-news/): Andy Burnham has backed Labour’s newly announced candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election, after being blocked from standing himself by the party’s governing body. In a post on X, the Greater Manchester mayor congratulated Angeliki Stogia, a city councillor for Whalley Range, and said she would do “a great job”. He added: “I will... - [Rising Stars set to help kick off NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome](https://nationoutlook.com/rising-stars-set-to-help-kick-off-nba-all-star-weekend-at-intuit-dome/): The NBA All-Star Game is returning to the Southland in two weeks and a part of the annual weekend event that has grown in popularity in recent years is the Rising Stars Challenge, which affords fans the opportunity to watch the league’s top rookies and second-year players compete in a four-team tournament. Rosters for the... - [Mandelson told Epstein he was 'trying hard' to change bonus policy after payment to husband, files show | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/mandelson-told-epstein-he-was-trying-hard-to-change-bonus-policy-after-payment-to-husband-files-show-uk-news/): Peter Mandelson told Jeffrey Epstein he was “trying hard” to change government policy on bankers’ bonuses at his request, months after the convicted sex trafficker had paid thousands of pounds to the then UK business secretary’s husband. Emails released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday shed new light on the closeness of... - ['Melania' isn't a documentary, it's political propaganda](https://nationoutlook.com/melania-isnt-a-documentary-its-political-propaganda/): What’s the difference between Brett Ratner and Leni Riefenstahl? Riefenstahl, for all her many sins, was technically innovative; Ratner (unless you count an almost fetishistic fascination with first lady footwear), not so much. But in the end, they are both political propagandists, collaborators if you will, with heads of state determined to create a narrative... - [New message from top Democrats: The U.S. Justice Department can't be trusted](https://nationoutlook.com/new-message-from-top-democrats-the-u-s-justice-department-cant-be-trusted/): Leading Democrats have rolled out a new and unvarnished message — that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot be trusted. “Let’s be really clear: We can’t trust anything the DOJ does. The DOJ is corrupt. They’re corrupt on every major issue in front of this country,” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), ranking member on the... - [What does Starmer really want from China? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/what-does-starmer-really-want-from-china-politics-news/): 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Beth joins the prime minister on his historic trip to China, where he has met the country’s president, Xi Jinping. It’s a trip that has sparked debate back in the UK, amid worries over espionage and security. But has it helped reset... - [High school basketball: Friday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-fridays-scores-4/): CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Friday’s games. - [Trump endorses deal struck with Democrats to avert government shutdown | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-endorses-deal-struck-with-democrats-to-avert-government-shutdown-us-news/): Donald Trump has endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats that would stave off a government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security. The move comes as the US reels from the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. “Republicans and Democrats have come... - [Appreciation: Catherine O'Hara was an onscreen benediction](https://nationoutlook.com/appreciation-catherine-ohara-was-an-onscreen-benediction/): It is painful to have to write about Catherine O’Hara, so alive and lively a presence, in the past tense. O’Hara has lived inside my head — is it too corny to say my heart? — from “SCTV” to “Schitt’s Creek” to “The Studio,” on whose second season she was scheduled to start work, when... - [Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Mandelson's husband for osteopathy fees, files show | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/epstein-sent-thousands-of-pounds-to-mandelsons-husband-for-osteopathy-fees-files-show-us-news/): Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Lord Peter Mandelson’s husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in newly released Epstein files. More than three million documents were published by the US Department of Justice on Friday relating to disgraced paedophile financier Epstein. On 7 September 2009, Lord... - [Shutdown nears as lawmakers brace for next round of ICE negotiations](https://nationoutlook.com/shutdown-nears-as-lawmakers-brace-for-next-round-of-ice-negotiations/): WASHINGTON — A budget impasse in Congress is poised to halt large swaths of federal operations early Saturday as lawmakers in Capitol Hill turn to the next flashpoint in negotiations to reopen the government: whether to impose new limits on federal immigration authorities carrying out President Trump’s deportation campaign. Over the next two weeks, Democrats and Republicans... - [Lindsey Vonn injures knee in downhill crash a week before Olympics](https://nationoutlook.com/lindsey-vonn-injures-knee-in-downhill-crash-a-week-before-olympics/): U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn says her “Olympic dream is not over” after crashing and injuring her left knee during a downhill race that was meant to be her final warmup before the start of the Milan Cortina Games next week. “I crashed today in the Downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee,”... - [Gupta steel empire dismantling continues with Hartlepool pipes sale | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/gupta-steel-empire-dismantling-continues-with-hartlepool-pipes-sale-money-news/): The dismantling of Sanjeev Gupta’s British business empire is accelerating after advisers were hired to find a buyer for a steel production business which supplies oil giants including BP and Shell. Sky News has learnt that Liberty Steel’s Hartlepool-based steel pipes unit, which employs about 170 people, is hunting a buyer within weeks. Industry sources... - [Don Lemon's arrest escalates Trump's clashes with journalists](https://nationoutlook.com/don-lemons-arrest-escalates-trumps-clashes-with-journalists/): For years at CNN, Don Lemon had been a thorn in the side of President Trump, frequently taking him to task during his first term over his comments about immigrants and other matters. On Friday, the former CNN anchor — now an independent journalist who hosts his own YouTube show — was in a Los... - [Starmer hails China reset a success - but not everyone is convinced | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-hails-china-reset-a-success-but-not-everyone-is-convinced-politics-news/): Keir Starmer describes himself as a “British pragmatist” who takes a “common sense” approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn’t one to grandstand, he’d rather try to get things done. That has been the entire tenor of his three-day visit to China as the former human rights lawyer-turned prime... - [How Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum won over Trump](https://nationoutlook.com/how-mexican-president-claudia-sheinbaum-won-over-trump/): MEXICO CITY — He has called Colombian President Gustavo Petro “a sick man” and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator.” He once slammed French President Emmanuel Macron as “publicity-seeking,” and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “dishonest and weak.” President Trump is known for hurling scathing insults at world leaders. Then there’s Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.... - [Bay League has trio of top senior pitchers for 2026 baseball season](https://nationoutlook.com/bay-league-has-trio-of-top-senior-pitchers-for-2026-baseball-season/): If you want to watch top pitching in high school baseball this season, stop by a Bay League game. During Thursday’s media day at Mira Costa, three outstanding senior pitchers look physically and emotionally prepared to show how good they are. Garrett Jacobs from Mira Costa, a UCLA commit, Robby Zimmerman from Redondo Union, a... - [Trump reveals his 'great' pick for US central bank boss | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-reveals-his-great-pick-for-us-central-bank-boss-money-news/): Donald Trump has revealed his pick to become the world’s most powerful central banker, declaring Kevin Warsh “may be the best” ever. Mr Warsh, a former member of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, will “never let you down” as chair of the country’s central bank, the president said in a Truth Social post. It... - [How driving in L.A. fueled Don Toliver's latest album, 'Octane'](https://nationoutlook.com/how-driving-in-l-a-fueled-don-tolivers-latest-album-octane/): When Don Toliver set out to make his new album “Octane,” the rapper was first fixated on Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Mountains. Though it wasn’t the sparsely green terrain or occasionally snowcapped mountains that caught his eye, it was instead the historic collection of white domes and solar towers that make up the Mount Wilson... - [China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, Starmer says | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/china-lifts-sanctions-on-mps-and-peers-starmer-says-politics-news/): China has lifted restrictions on some British MPs and peers and will now allow all parliamentarians to visit the country, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Speaking to Sky News’s political editor Beth Rigby, the prime minister said the sanctions have been a “real cause for concern across parliament”, and he had raised the issue with... - [Ilia Malinin's collapse: Olympics are a different kind of pressure](https://nationoutlook.com/ilia-malinins-collapse-olympics-are-a-different-kind-of-pressure/): MILAN — When she skated, Tara Lipinski was always nervous. But it was different before the free skate of the 1998 Olympics. The teenager cried that morning. She called her parents after the six-minute warmup and said she couldn’t do it. Her legs were physically shaking in her beginning pose. She didn’t know what to do. “When... - [DP World boss leaves ports and P&O owner amid questions over Epstein links | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/dp-world-boss-leaves-ports-and-po-owner-amid-questions-over-epstein-links-money-news/): The Emirati businessman credited with turning DP World into a global logistics powerhouse has left the company amid questions over his links to the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was the chairman and CEO of the Dubai based group and its earlier entities for more than four decades. Its interests include... - ['Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia' review: Sylvia Plath haunting flounders](https://nationoutlook.com/sylvia-sylvia-sylvia-review-sylvia-plath-haunting-flounders/): Poor Sylvia Plath has found little rest in the afterlife. The New Yorker’s Janet Malcolm had choice words for the army of Plath’s biographers. She likened this species of writer to “the professional burglar, breaking into a house, rifling through certain drawers that he has good reason to think contain the jewelry and money, and... - [Ministers have so far been unable to strip Wayne Couzens of his pension | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/ministers-have-so-far-been-unable-to-strip-wayne-couzens-of-his-pension-uk-news/): Ministers have so far been unable to strip Wayne Couzens, the former police officer who raped and murdered Sarah Everard, of his public sector pension and are considering introducing legislation if required, Sky News can reveal. In March 2021, when he was a serving Metropolitan Police officer, Couzens used his police warrant to lure Sarah... - [Investigators search second home in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case](https://nationoutlook.com/investigators-search-second-home-in-nancy-guthrie-kidnapping-case/): Authorities served a search warrant at a home in Tucson on Friday night in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who investigators say was kidnapped from her nearby home 13 days ago. A SWAT team converged on a house about two miles from Guthrie’s Arizona residence and removed two people from inside, law enforcement... - [High school basketball: Friday playoff scores, Saturday schedule](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-friday-playoff-scores-saturday-schedule/): FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS CITY SECTIONQUARTERFINALS DIVISION I #1 Granada Hills 82, #9 LA Marshall 50 #5 LA Jordan at #4 Crenshaw, 1 p.m. Saturday #3 Venice 58, #6 Sun Valley Poly 40 at #2 Chatsworth 67, #10 Rancho Dominguez 64 DIVISION II #1 Bravo d. #8 MSCP, forfeit #4 King/Drew 52, #12 Downtown Magnets 50... - [BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/brewdog-owners-call-time-on-craft-beer-pioneer-money-news/): BrewDog, the leading independent craft brewer behind brands including Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a break-up of one of Scotland’s best-known businesses. Sky News has learnt that the board of BrewDog has appointed AlixPartners, the restructuring experts, to field interest from potential bidders. Sources... - [Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency, stay on L.A. Olympic Committee](https://nationoutlook.com/casey-wasserman-to-sell-talent-agency-stay-on-l-a-olympic-committee/): Casey Wasserman, the embattled sports and entertainment mogul who is the face of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, is preparing to sell his talent agency. In a memo to his staff Friday, Wasserman acknowledged his appearance in a recently released batch of documents related to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his companion, Ghislaine... - [Mandelson's assistant sent Epstein government speech before it was delivered | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/mandelsons-assistant-sent-epstein-government-speech-before-it-was-delivered-politics-news/): Peter Mandelson’s ministerial assistant sent Jeffrey Epstein a copy of a government speech before it was delivered to the public, just days after the paedophile financier was released from prison, documents uncovered by Sky News appear to show. The assistant signed off the message as executive assistant to the secretary of state on the email... - [Why Dave Roberts expects Shohei Ohtani to be 'in the Cy Young conversation'](https://nationoutlook.com/why-dave-roberts-expects-shohei-ohtani-to-be-in-the-cy-young-conversation/): PHOENIX — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects a lot from Shohei Ohtani this season. But even with those high expectations, a topic of conversation Friday as pitchers and catchers went through their first official workouts at Camelback Ranch, the superstar two-way player already found a way to exceed them. “I came into camp at the beginning of... - [Premier League pitches ÂŁ750m annual boost from ad sales revamp | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/premier-league-pitches-750m-annual-boost-from-ad-sales-revamp-money-news/): The Premier League could receive a ÂŁ750m annual revenue boost by centralising perimeter advertising sales and increasing the number of top-level commercial partners associated with the world’s most lucrative domestic football competition, its clubs have been told. Sky News has learnt that the 20 top-flight sides were informed at a shareholder meeting this week that... - ['Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' review: An indie 'Back to the Future'](https://nationoutlook.com/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie-review-an-indie-back-to-the-future/): Whether you’re already on the inside or new to the party, the Canadian meta-comedy “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,” about a music duo’s epic undiscoveredness, shows little audience favoritism as it ping-pongs between timelines, formats, realities, cultural shout-outs and its two indefatigable lead characters. Make that four leads, since director and co-writer Matt... - [Western states miss key deadline as Colorado River impasse persists](https://nationoutlook.com/western-states-miss-key-deadline-as-colorado-river-impasse-persists/): The leaders of seven states announced Friday, one day before a Trump administration deadline, that there is still no deal to share the diminishing waters of the Colorado River. That leaves the Southwest in a quagmire with uncertain repercussions while the river’s depleted reservoirs continue to decline. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt said in... - [Lord Mandelson asked to testify in US Jeffrey Epstein investigation | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/lord-mandelson-asked-to-testify-in-us-jeffrey-epstein-investigation-politics-news/): Lord Peter Mandelson has been asked to testify to the US Congress over his relationship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. A letter from two Democrat members of the House of Representatives called on the former British ambassador to Washington to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee as part of their probe into Epstein.... - [High school boys and girls soccer: Thursday's playoff scores, schedule](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-boys-and-girls-soccer-thursdays-playoff-scores-schedule/): HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS THURSDAY’S RESULTS BOYS CITY SECTION OPEN DIVISION Quarterfinals #1 El Camino Real 1, #8 Wilmington Banning 0 #4 Palisades 2, #5 Bell 1 #6 Marquez 3, #3 Birmingham 3 (Marques wins 6-5 in shootout) #2 South East 3, #7 Venice 0 Note: Semifinals Feb. 19 at higher seeds; Finals Feb. 27-28... - [There are more railcards than you think - here is how you can benefit | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/there-are-more-railcards-than-you-think-here-is-how-you-can-benefit-money-news/): A railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on the price of eligible train tickets. The cards are available for either one year or three years. Most people will be eligible for at least one type of card, depending on factors such as your age and who you normally travel with.... - [The unintended hilarity of Pam Bondi's finger-wagging testimony](https://nationoutlook.com/the-unintended-hilarity-of-pam-bondis-finger-wagging-testimony/): The nation faces some tough questions following the unwittingly hilarious performance of U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi when she testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, among other things. Viewers were left asking themselves if the over-the-top dramatics they witnessed were in fact a midweek... - [Palestine Action wins High Court challenge over government's terror ban | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/palestine-action-wins-high-court-challenge-over-governments-terror-ban-uk-news/): Palestine Action’s co-founder has won a legal challenge over the group’s ban as a terrorist organisation on two grounds. However, it will remain outlawed for now as the government intends to take the case to the Court of Appeal. Huda Ammori launched the challenge after former home secretary Yvette Cooper’s decision to proscribe the group,... - [‘You feel helpless’: A Mideast health system buckles after U.S. cuts](https://nationoutlook.com/you-feel-helpless-a-mideast-health-system-buckles-after-u-s-cuts/): AL KAWD, Yemen  — In the cramped examination room of this tiny village clinic, Rania Moussa lay on her side and covered her eyes with a pillow, her slight, childlike-frame belying the fact she is 13 years old. It had been days since she had taken an injection of the powerful antibiotics she needs to manage... - [High school basketball: Girls' playoff scores from Thursday](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-girls-playoff-scores-from-thursday/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFSTHURSDAY’S RESULTS GIRLSCITY SECTION OPEN DIVISION Quarterfinals #1 Westchester 43, #8 King/Drew 38#5 Venice 55, #4 Granada Hills 42#3 LA Hamilton 70, #6 Cleveland 65#2 Birmingham 75, #7 Palisades 39 DIVISION I First Round#1 El Camino Real 58, #16 RFK Community 39 #9 Garfield 48, #8 Taft 35#5 Arleta 38, #12 Narbonne... - [Pressure on Big Tech is mounting - as transatlantic clash grows over free speech and child safety | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/pressure-on-big-tech-is-mounting-as-transatlantic-clash-grows-over-free-speech-and-child-safety-science-climate-tech-news/): More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds. My eldest daughter was six at the time, her twin sisters nearly three. They didn’t have their own devices – Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube were beyond their imagination. TikTok hadn’t even been invented. Yet now... - ['Goat' review: Young viewers deserve more-inspiring sports movies](https://nationoutlook.com/goat-review-young-viewers-deserve-more-inspiring-sports-movies/): We’ve seen animated animals belt out tunes in the “Sing” movies. We’ve learned about “The Secret Life of Pets” (twice). And we’ve visited them in “Zootopia” (also on two occasions). Now we get to see them play basketball. “Goat,” produced by Golden State Warriors prodigy Stephen Curry, is yet another underdog story about following your... - [European nations are now being judged not just on how much they spend, but on military credibility - and the UK is falling short | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/european-nations-are-now-being-judged-not-just-on-how-much-they-spend-but-on-military-credibility-and-the-uk-is-falling-short-world-news/): The UK and its European allies are scrambling to get serious about their own defences as Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin shape a new world order. You can expect to hear multiple declarations from European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, about their respective plans to ramp up spending on defence and security at... - [Judge blocks Trump administration move to cut $600 million in HIV funding from states](https://nationoutlook.com/judge-blocks-trump-administration-move-to-cut-600-million-in-hiv-funding-from-states/): A federal judge on Thursday blocked a Trump administration order slashing $600 million in federal grant funding for HIV programs in California and three other states, finding merit in the states’ argument that the move was politically motivated by disagreements over unrelated state sanctuary policies. U.S. District Judge Manish Shah, an Obama appointee in Illinois,... - [Rich Ruohonen becomes oldest American Olympian amid pack of seniors](https://nationoutlook.com/rich-ruohonen-becomes-oldest-american-olympian-amid-pack-of-seniors/): CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — At 54, curler Rich Ruohonen thought his Olympic dream had passed him by. Which was a pretty good bet since no American his age had ever competed in the Winter Games. Until now. Because when Ruohonen replaced lead Aidan Oldenburg for the start of the eighth end in the Americans’ 8-3 loss to... - [Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/daily-mail-takeover-of-telegraph-faces-competition-probe-money-news/): The planned ÂŁ500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in a written statement to MPs that she had intervened on public interest grounds, including how the deal could impact the “plurality of views”... - [HGTV pulls 'Rehab Addict' after host uses a racial slur](https://nationoutlook.com/hgtv-pulls-rehab-addict-after-host-uses-a-racial-slur/): Nicole Curtis, whose home-rehab work in Detroit and Minneapolis has been the backbone of “Rehab Addict” on HGTV, is thanking people for their support and apologizing after a video surfaced in which she used a racial slur. “I could say more, but I shall say less,” she wrote Wednesday in a caption on an Instagram... - [Manchester United call themselves an 'inclusive and welcoming' club day after co-owner says UK 'colonised' by immigrants | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/manchester-united-call-themselves-an-inclusive-and-welcoming-club-day-after-co-owner-says-uk-colonised-by-immigrants-uk-news/): Manchester United have said they “pride” themselves “on being an inclusive and welcoming club” hours after their co-owner described the UK as being “colonised” by immigrants. The club released a statement emphasising the club’s inclusiveness and diversity on a day during which politicians continued to criticise Sir Jim Ratcliffe for his comments. The founder of... - [Nancy Guthrie search at Arizona home ends with no arrests](https://nationoutlook.com/nancy-guthrie-search-at-arizona-home-ends-with-no-arrests/): Investigators trying to find Nancy Guthrie are posed with a daunting but familiar challenge in law enforcement: how to identify a masked person. Authorities got a huge break on Tuesday with the release of footage of an armed individual wearing a balaclava, gloves and a backpack approaching the front door of Guthrie’s Arizona home and... - [Can any team topple Ontario Christian, Etiwanda or Sierra Canyon?](https://nationoutlook.com/can-any-team-topple-ontario-christian-etiwanda-or-sierra-canyon/): The high school girls’ basketball playoffs begin on Thursday, and the only question that needs to be answered is who wins when Etiwanda faces Sierra Canyon in the Southern Section Open Division semifinals on Feb. 24. Yes, that’s still two weeks away and both teams need to win games to reach that point, but in... - [Instagram use can be 'problematic' but not addictive, says app's chief | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/instagram-use-can-be-problematic-but-not-addictive-says-apps-chief-science-climate-tech-news/): The head of Instagram has told a court he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media.  Adam Mosseri, who has led Instagram since 2018, was testifying during a landmark trial in LA where social media giants are being accused of creating harmful and addictive products. Read more: Social media goes on... - [Teyana Taylor loves debate over ‘One Battle After Another’ character](https://nationoutlook.com/teyana-taylor-loves-debate-over-one-battle-after-another-character/): In this episode of The Envelope video podcast, Teyana Taylor describes the “slingshot” of success that’s come with “One Battle After Another” and shares her insights as to why fictional revolutionary Perfidia Beverly Hills does what she does in the film. Kelvin Washington: Hello, everyone, and welcome back to The Envelope. Kelvin Washington, Yvonne Villarreal,... - [Beth Rigby: The constant challenges I face keeping my kids safe in the new Wild West | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/beth-rigby-the-constant-challenges-i-face-keeping-my-kids-safe-in-the-new-wild-west-politics-news/): You know me best as Sky News’s political editor, but I am also a mum to two teenagers aged 13 and 16. They were babies born into the age of the iPad, the smartphone and social media and have grown up in what I call the digital Wild West. From the iPads when they were... - [California, other states sue over Trump's latest cuts to HIV programs](https://nationoutlook.com/california-other-states-sue-over-trumps-latest-cuts-to-hiv-programs/): California and three other states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its plans to slash $600 million from programs designed to prevent and track the spread of HIV, including in the LGBTQ+ community — arguing the move is based on “political animus and disagreements about unrelated topics such as federal immigration enforcement, political protest, and... - [No. 2 UCLA women extend winning streak to 18 games by routing No. 13 Michigan State](https://nationoutlook.com/no-2-ucla-women-extend-winning-streak-to-18-games-by-routing-no-13-michigan-state/): Feb. 11, 2026 7:09 PM PT EAST LANSING, Mich. — Lauren Betts had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists and No. 2 UCLA pushed its winning streak to 18 games by thumping No. 13 Michigan State 86-63 on Wednesday night. Kiki Rice finished with 18 points and seven rebounds for the Bruins (24-1, 14-0 Big Ten).... - [EU is 'the biggest prize', Reeves says - as Labour seek closer ties | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/eu-is-the-biggest-prize-reeves-says-as-labour-seek-closer-ties-politics-news/): Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the government is eyeing “further alignment” with the EU. After several fellow cabinet ministers suggested the UK would benefit from rejoining the customs union, Ms Reeves she and Sir Keir Starmer want to “try and remove barriers for businesses”. While keen to trumpet trade deals the UK has struck with... - [On ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ James Van Der Beek taught millennials how to cry](https://nationoutlook.com/on-dawsons-creek-james-van-der-beek-taught-millennials-how-to-cry/): When “Dawson’s Creek” premiered on Jan. 20, 1998, I was 11 years old. I had never been in a love triangle or gotten drunk at a house party. Yet, like so many other millennials, I religiously set the VHS player to record “Dawson’s Creek” every week on the WB. My parents didn’t approve of their... - [Starmer calls for apology from Man Utd co-owner after 'offensive' remarks to Sky News | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-calls-for-apology-from-man-utd-co-owner-after-offensive-remarks-to-sky-news-uk-news/): The prime minister has condemned Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s “offensive and wrong” remarks about immigration. The Manchester United co-owner, one of Britain’s richest men but a resident of tax-free Monaco, told Sky News that Britain had been “colonised” by immigrants who are draining resources from the state. “You can’t have an economy with nine million people... - [Bondi clashes with Democrats over Epstein, political retribution claims](https://nationoutlook.com/bondi-clashes-with-democrats-over-epstein-political-retribution-claims/): WASHINGTON — U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi repeatedly sparred with lawmakers on Wednesday as she was pressed over the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and faced demands for greater transparency in the high-profile case. Bondi accused Democrats and at least one Republican on the House Judiciary Committee of engaging in “theatrics” as she fielded... - [Isaiah Stewart, three others suspended after Pistons-Hornets brawl](https://nationoutlook.com/isaiah-stewart-three-others-suspended-after-pistons-hornets-brawl/): Four players have been suspended by the NBA in connection with a brawl that broke out during the Detroit Pistons-Charlotte Hornets game Monday night, the league announced Wednesday. It was the same four players that were ejected during the Pistons’ 110-104 victory at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Detroit center Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven... - ['UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/uk-has-been-colonised-by-immigrants-says-ineos-boss-and-man-utd-co-owner-sir-jim-ratcliffe-money-news/): Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country’s richest and most influential men, has told Sky News. Sir Jim, the founder of the INEOS chemicals group and part-owner of Manchester United, warned that Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them... - [Sherri Shepherd promises more joy despite show cancellation](https://nationoutlook.com/sherri-shepherd-promises-more-joy-despite-show-cancellation/): Sherri Shepherd is getting real about the cancellation of her show “Sherri” last week after four seasons. “I want to say to y’all, everybody, y’all try not to faint or fall out ‘cause healthcare is expensive and none of us have it anymore,” the talk show host and comedian said Tuesday on Instagram in a... - [Starmer insists he'll lead Labour into next election as he attempts to move on from leadership crisis | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-insists-hell-lead-labour-into-next-election-as-he-attempts-to-move-on-from-leadership-crisis-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has said he will lead Labour into the next general election, as he attempts to move on from his biggest leadership crisis yet. The prime minister told broadcasters on Tuesday: “I had a five-year mandate to deliver the change. I intend to get on with what I was elected to do.” Asked... - [Nancy Guthrie investigation: Why video of masked person is such a game-changer](https://nationoutlook.com/nancy-guthrie-investigation-why-video-of-masked-person-is-such-a-game-changer/): More than a week after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson home, authorities offered few clues. No video surveillance. No suspects. No firm sense of exactly when she was abducted. No sense of where she was being held or if she was still alive. But that changed Tuesday morning with the release of surveillance... - [Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein announces his retirement](https://nationoutlook.com/rams-offensive-tackle-rob-havenstein-announces-his-retirement/): For nearly all of his 11 seasons, Rob Havenstein was a Rams mainstay at right tackle. He started two Super Bowls, winning one, and provided sage wisdom and experience for younger players in what would be his final season in 2025. On Tuesday, Havenstein, 33, announced he was retiring. “What a ride it’s been!” Havenstein... - [Salary sacrifice changes could hit millions more Britons, pensions expert says | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/salary-sacrifice-changes-could-hit-millions-more-britons-pensions-expert-says-money-news/): Millions more workers could be indirectly affected by changes to the salary sacrifice scheme announced in the November budget, a former pensions minister has warned. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that from April 2029 only the first ÂŁ2,000 of pension contributions made through salary sacrifice will be exempt from National Insurance. Contributions above ÂŁ2,000 will, from... - [Oscar nominees gathered at their customary luncheon on Tuesday to celebrate](https://nationoutlook.com/oscar-nominees-gathered-at-their-customary-luncheon-on-tuesday-to-celebrate/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> “Frankenstein” star Jacob Elordi, at 6 feet 5 easy to spot from across the ballroom, leaned down to hug Teyana Taylor, a supporting actress Oscar nominee for “One Battle After Another.” Nearby, her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio caught up with Steven Spielberg, who directed him 24 years ago in “Catch Me If You Can,”... - [Starmer's ex-comms chief should lose peerage over links to paedophile, says Labour chair | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmers-ex-comms-chief-should-lose-peerage-over-links-to-paedophile-says-labour-chair-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer’s ex-communications chief should be stripped of his peerage over his ties to a paedophile councillor, Labour’s chairwoman has said. Anna Turley MP told Sky News “there’s no place […] in the Lords” for people like Matthew Doyle, who she suggested hadn’t been truthful before being elevated to parliament’s upper chamber earlier this... - [LeBron James ineligible for NBA awards after sitting out vs. Spurs](https://nationoutlook.com/lebron-james-ineligible-for-nba-awards-after-sitting-out-vs-spurs/): LeBron James will not play tonight against the San Antonio Spurs, making the Lakers star ineligible for postseason awards and ending his run making the All-NBA team at 21. Under the current NBA rules, players must appear in 65 games to be eligible for awards. James can now play in a maximum of 64 games... - [$600 million in Trump administration health cuts will hit California HIV programs](https://nationoutlook.com/600-million-in-trump-administration-health-cuts-will-hit-california-hiv-programs/): WASHINGTON — Public health experts warned Tuesday that $600 million in cuts to federal public health funding announced by the Trump administration would endanger one of California’s main early-warning systems for HIV outbreaks, leaving communities vulnerable to undetected disease spread. The grant terminations affect funding for a number of disease control programs in California, Colorado, Illinois and... - [Liquidators bid to have Vashi jewellery boss made bankrupt | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/liquidators-bid-to-have-vashi-jewellery-boss-made-bankrupt-money-news/): The jewellery tycoon, alleged to have orchestrated a ÂŁ170m scam which defrauded a legion of wealthy investors, will be declared bankrupt if a bid by his former company’s liquidators is successful. Sky News has learnt that insolvency practitioners in charge of probing the demise of Vashi, a luxury diamond jeweller which had shops in some... - [2026 Super Bowl scores 124.9 million viewers, second-largest audience in history](https://nationoutlook.com/2026-super-bowl-scores-124-9-million-viewers-second-largest-audience-in-history/): Defense wins championships and Super Bowl LX showed it can get ratings too. NBC’s Sunday telecast of the Seattle Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the New England Patriots averaged 124.9 million viewers according to Nielsen data, falling short of the record of 127.7 million set last year on Fox. Seattle’s smothering defense preventing New England from... - [Mandelson would have had 'thorough' vetting process before US ambassador role, says ex-MI6 boss | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/mandelson-would-have-had-thorough-vetting-process-before-us-ambassador-role-says-ex-mi6-boss-uk-news/): Lord Mandelson would have been subject to a “thorough” and “intimate” vetting process before he was appointed UK ambassador to the US, a former head of MI6 has said. Sir Richard Moore, who left his post last September, told Sky News’ lead world news presenter Yalda Hakim he had not been part of the process,... - [Why LAFC manager Marc Dos Santos embraces the high expectations](https://nationoutlook.com/why-lafc-manager-marc-dos-santos-embraces-the-high-expectations/): When LAFC promoted Marc Dos Santos from assistant coach to manager two months ago, there were some perks that came with the new job. A raise, certainly. A better seat on the team charter. But not as many as you might think. “The office is a little bit bigger,” he said. “My parking space is... - [Instagram and YouTube 'engineer addiction' in young people, landmark trial hears | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/instagram-and-youtube-engineer-addiction-in-young-people-landmark-trial-hears-science-climate-tech-news/): Instagram and YouTube have been accused of “engineer[ing] addiction in children’s brains”, in the opening statements of a landmark social media trial taking place in LA. Mark Lanier, representing plaintiffs who accuse social media companies of developing harmful and addictive platforms, described the case as being “as easy as ABC”, which he said stands for... - [Inside the production company behind 'Sinners,' new 'X-Files'](https://nationoutlook.com/inside-the-production-company-behind-sinners-new-x-files/): To say the mood at Ryan Coogler’s production company Proximity Media has been euphoric would be an understatement. You too would be more than euphoric if your film landed in the year’s box office top 10 and set the all-time record for most Oscar nominations. But “Sinners” wasn’t built in a day. It’s been a... - [Starmer says he's going nowhere - after arriving at crunch meeting with 'face like thunder' | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-says-hes-going-nowhere-after-arriving-at-crunch-meeting-with-face-like-thunder-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer will chair a cabinet session today after earning a lifeline from Labour MPs during a crunch meeting in which he declared: “I’m not prepared to walk away.” The prime minister started the week battling the biggest crisis of his premiership amid the fallout from his appointment of Lord Mandelson as his US... - [Sen. Bernie Sanders to kick off California billionaires tax campaign](https://nationoutlook.com/sen-bernie-sanders-to-kick-off-california-billionaires-tax-campaign/): Sen. Bernie Sanders, a political hero among liberals and populists, next week will formally kick off the campaign to place a new tax on billionaires on California’s November ballot. The controversial proposal, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of the state’s wealthiest residents, is critical to backfilling federal funding cuts to... - [Without Luka Doncic, Lakers come up short against the Thunder](https://nationoutlook.com/without-luka-doncic-lakers-come-up-short-against-the-thunder/): In the eyes of Lakers coach JJ Redick, every team his group faces is a test. Still, many wondered if the Lakers’ litmus test would come from facing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Even with All-Star and league most valuable player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out with a strained abdominal, the Thunder are... - [Claude Opus 4.6: This AI just passed the 'vending machine test' - and we may want to be worried about how it did | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/claude-opus-4-6-this-ai-just-passed-the-vending-machine-test-and-we-may-want-to-be-worried-about-how-it-did-science-climate-tech-news/): When leading AI company Anthropic launched its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, at the end of last week, it broke many measures of intelligence and effectiveness – including one crucial benchmark: the vending machine test. Yes, AIs run vending machines now, under the watchful eyes of researchers at Anthropic and AI thinktank Andon Labs.... - [Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman Music over exec's Epstein ties](https://nationoutlook.com/chappell-roan-leaves-wasserman-music-over-execs-epstein-ties/): Chappell Roan has left her booking agency, Wasserman Music, over its founder Casey Wasserman’s ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein and convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. “As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman,” Roan wrote on Monday in a post to social media. “I... - [The ÂŁ6bn black hole that could change children's lives | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/the-6bn-black-hole-that-could-change-childrens-lives-politics-news/): With a prime minister under extreme fire and unable to command a majority in the Commons on matters of personal authority, is politics too self-absorbed to fix a problem as broken as the system for special educational needs provision? Plans to reform the 12-year-old approach to SEND are expected to be announced within weeks –... - [Artificial intelligence experts trying to find clues in Nancy Guthrie ransom note](https://nationoutlook.com/artificial-intelligence-experts-trying-to-find-clues-in-nancy-guthrie-ransom-note/): A crucial deadline set by Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers passed without her return Monday evening, with the FBI saying it is not aware of any communication between the abductors and the Guthrie family and has not identified any suspects in the case. In a ransom note, the purported kidnappers gave the Guthries a deadline of 5... - [Brittany Bowe falls short of medal in strongest speedskating race](https://nationoutlook.com/brittany-bowe-falls-short-of-medal-in-strongest-speedskating-race/): MILAN — Brittany Bowe will not leave her last 1,000-meter race on Olympic ice with a medal. She’ll take something more valuable. “What makes this more special than anything is having my mom, my dad, my sister, up there in the stands cheering for me,” said Bowe, who finished fourth in her strongest speedskating event Monday at... - [Insurance tech firm ManageMy lands new backing | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/insurance-tech-firm-managemy-lands-new-backing-money-news/): A technology business which provides a wide range of services to the insurance industry will this week announce a major funding injection jointly led by one of the co-founders of Zilch, the leading British fintech. Sky News understands that ManageMy, which helps insurers sell, service, underwrite and manage policies, will say it has landed $45m... - [Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus' baby girl dies](https://nationoutlook.com/snoop-doggs-daughter-cori-broadus-baby-girl-dies/): Snoop Dogg‘s daughter Cori Broadus and her fiancĂ© Wayne “Duece” Polk bid a final farewell to their baby girl, less than a year after welcoming her into the world. Broadus and Polk celebrated the life of their infant daughter, Codi, over the weekend in a memorial attended by family and friends. On Sunday, Broadus shared... - [Who could replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/who-could-replace-sir-keir-starmer-as-prime-minister-politics-news/): Parliament’s corridors are awash with rumours of Sir Keir Starmer being replaced after a torrid few days. Morgan McSweeney stepped down on 8 February after several Labour MPs publicly blamed him for the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson was sacked from that position in September over his links to... - [TrumpRx is launched: How it works and what Democrats say about it](https://nationoutlook.com/trumprx-is-launched-how-it-works-and-what-democrats-say-about-it/): WASHINGTON  — The White House’s TrumpRx website went live Thursday with a promise to instantly deliver prescription drugs at “the lowest price anywhere in the world.” “This launch represents the largest reduction in prescription drug prices in history by many, many times, and it’s not even close,” President Trump said at a news conference announcing the... - [Joe Wyatt guides Sun Valley Poly to another East Valley League title](https://nationoutlook.com/joe-wyatt-guides-sun-valley-poly-to-another-east-valley-league-title/): Joe Wyatt, the third-year basketball coach at Sun Valley Poly, said goodbye to his son, JD, at the end of last season. He was one of the leading scorers in the City Section at 28.5 points per game and left for prep school at Academy of Central Florida, where he’s averaging close to 20 points.... - ['I'm a mechanic - here are the signs you're being ripped off, and why car repairs are becoming more expensive' | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/im-a-mechanic-here-are-the-signs-youre-being-ripped-off-and-why-car-repairs-are-becoming-more-expensive-money-news/): If you’ve ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it’s really like. This week, we chat to Madison Godfrey, an automotive technician at the Steer Group. Apprentices, which is where I began... - [Super Bowl 2026 ads, ranked from best to worst](https://nationoutlook.com/super-bowl-2026-ads-ranked-from-best-to-worst/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Were you ready for some non-football consumerism? Ready or not, the Super Bowl’s annual blitz of commercials landed before and during the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots defense-first matchup, with some ads served up in advance while others were unveiled for the first time during the game. As in previous years, there... - [Starmer battling for survival after his chief of staff resigns | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-battling-for-survival-after-his-chief-of-staff-resigns-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival as calls for him to step down grow, after the resignation of his top aide over the Peter Mandelson scandal. The embattled prime minister is expected to face the Parliamentary Labour Party today amid anger over his appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US,... - [How California is preparing to fend off federal interference in 2026 election](https://nationoutlook.com/how-california-is-preparing-to-fend-off-federal-interference-in-2026-election/): In recent weeks, Marin County Registrar Natalie Adona has been largely focused on the many mundane tasks of local elections administrators in the months before a midterm: finalizing voting locations, ordering supplies, facilitating candidate filings. But in the wake of unprecedented efforts by the Trump administration to intervene in state-run elections, Adona said she has... - [When and where will Super Bowl LXI be played in 2027?](https://nationoutlook.com/when-and-where-will-super-bowl-lxi-be-played-in-2027/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It will be hard to top the halftime show from the last Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium. That hip-hop extravaganza was headlined by Dr. Dre and featured performances Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent. Maybe this time Guns N’ Roses can headline a tribute to the Sunset Strip... - [Interest rate cuts 'likely' later this year - Bank of England | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/interest-rate-cuts-likely-later-this-year-bank-of-england-money-news/): The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that further cuts are now “likely” later in the year as inflation falls back to the Bank’s 2% target faster than expected. In a narrow decision, five members of the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to maintain rates at the level set... - [How did those Bad Bunny-themed, anti-ICE towels get into the Super Bowl?](https://nationoutlook.com/how-did-those-bad-bunny-themed-anti-ice-towels-get-into-the-super-bowl/): One of the most coveted pieces of Super Bowl merch this year won’t be sold in stores, and the NFL probably doesn’t want to see it in the stands. It’s a rally towel with a cute, punting bunny graphic from acclaimed L.A. illustrator Lalo Alcaraz on one side, honoring this year’s halftime show performer Bad... - [Morgan McSweeney's exit shows No 10 in full-blown survival mode | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/morgan-mcsweeneys-exit-shows-no-10-in-full-blown-survival-mode-politics-news/): In the end, the PM had little option. Faced with an escalating crisis and ever-louder calls from his MPs that someone had to take responsibility for the Mandelson scandal, the PM’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, is gone. Politics latest: Starmer reacts as chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns It will be a bitter blow... - [Who abducted Nancy Guthrie? Search grows desperate a week after her kidnapping](https://nationoutlook.com/who-abducted-nancy-guthrie-search-grows-desperate-a-week-after-her-kidnapping/): A week after Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson home, investigators spent the weekend searching at least two residences as more details emerged about a ransom note. The frantic search comes as Nancy’s daughter, NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, issued a second video appeal to the kidnappers. Sources told The Times the ransom note... - [The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings](https://nationoutlook.com/the-times-top-25-high-school-basketball-rankings-3/): A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after the regular season. Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week 1. SIERRA CANYON (22-1); vs. Crespi, Wednesday; 1 2. REDONDO UNION (25-3); vs. Etiwanda, Wednesday; 2 3. SANTA MARGARITA (26-3); vs. Damien, Wednesday; 3 4. SHERMAN OAKS NOTRE DAME (19-6); vs.... - [Investment giant KKR ditches Mandelson lobbying firm | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/investment-giant-kkr-ditches-mandelson-lobbying-firm-money-news/): KKR, the American investment giant, has become the latest global corporation to sever ties with Global Counsel, the lobbying firm set up by Lord Mandelson, the disgraced former politician. Sky News has learnt that KKR has decided to cease working with Global Counsel in the wake of fresh revelations about the close ties between Lord... - ['The 'Burbs' remakes a cult film with a new mom and secretive husband](https://nationoutlook.com/the-burbs-remakes-a-cult-film-with-a-new-mom-and-secretive-husband/): New York — Keke Palmer can make Jack Whitehall blush. We’re sitting in the green room at the 92nd Street Y on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, just before Palmer is set to host a live edition of her podcast, “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer,” with Whitehall and their other co-stars from the Peacock series “The... - [Lonely Starmer looks like he doesn't know his own mind | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/lonely-starmer-looks-like-he-doesnt-know-his-own-mind-politics-news/): Morgan McSweeney was blamed by many Labour MPs for the disastrous decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. There has been a growing clamour from the backbenches for the chief of staff to fall on his sword and take the hit for his boss. As the architect of Labour’s election win in July 2024,... - [Fix potholes? Fight Trump? Choice faces next California governor](https://nationoutlook.com/fix-potholes-fight-trump-choice-faces-next-california-governor/): You may have missed it, what with President Trump’s endless pyrotechnics, but California voters will decide in November who succeeds Gavin Newsom, the highest-profile governor since the Terminator returned to Hollywood. Unfortunately for those attempting to civically engage, the current crop of contenders is, shall we say, less than enthralling. 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In an email sent to staff, Will Lewis said that “during my tenure, ​difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure ‍the sustainable future of The Post” – seemingly referencing... - [Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, dies at 47](https://nationoutlook.com/brad-arnold-lead-singer-of-3-doors-down-dies-at-47/): Brad Arnold, the 47-year-old cofounder and lead singer of the Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, nine months after revealing a diagnosis of kidney cancer. The band announced Arnold’s death in a social media post, which said he had “helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting.” In May... - [Mandelson could be made to hand back 'five-figure' payoff after US ambassador sacking | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/mandelson-could-be-made-to-hand-back-five-figure-payoff-after-us-ambassador-sacking-uk-news/): A payment given to Lord Peter Mandelson when he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed after the latest revelations in the Epstein files. The peer lost his role in September last year over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, just seven months into the job. However, anger in Westminster has... - [Savannah Guthrie's new plea to mother's kidnappers: 'We will pay' for her safe return](https://nationoutlook.com/savannah-guthries-new-plea-to-mothers-kidnappers-we-will-pay-for-her-safe-return/): NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie made a new video pleas to the kidnappers of her mother Saturday, saying “we will pay” for her safe return. “We received your message, and we understand,” Guthrie said in the new video posted Saturday afternoon. She sat next to her brother and sister. “We beg you now to return... - [High school basketball: City Section basketball playoff pairings](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-city-section-basketball-playoff-pairings/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CITY SECTION PLAYOFFS BOYS WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE OPEN DIVISION (All games at 7 p.m. unless noted) Quarterfinals #8 El Camino Real at #1 Palisades #5 San Pedro at #4 Washington Prep #6 Fairfax at #3 Birmingham #7 Narbonne at #2 Cleveland Note: Semifinals Feb. 21; Finals Feb. 27. DIVISION I (All games at... - [Barratt Redrow and Heathrow urge Reeves to back 'social value' coalition | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/barratt-redrow-and-heathrow-urge-reeves-to-back-social-value-coalition-money-news/): The housebuilder Barratt Redrow, Heathrow Airport and the outsourcing giant Mitie are among a group of businesses backing the launch of a coalition aimed at tackling barriers to investment in local areas across Britain. Sky News understands that the Social Value Commission, which will also include E.ON UK, the utility, and VodafoneThree, will launch on... - [Lil Jon's son Nathan Smith, a.k.a. DJ Young Slade, dead at 27](https://nationoutlook.com/lil-jons-son-nathan-smith-a-k-a-dj-young-slade-dead-at-27/): The body of Lil Jon’s son Nathan Smith, who performed as DJ Young Slade and went missing Tuesday night, was recovered Friday from a pond near his home in Milton, Ga., according to local police. The rapper’s son was 27. “I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother... - ['Shocked, sad, angry, betrayed, let down': Gordon Brown on former ally Peter Mandelson | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/shocked-sad-angry-betrayed-let-down-gordon-brown-on-former-ally-peter-mandelson-politics-news/): Peter Mandelson committed a “betrayal of his country” by allegedly leaking government secrets to Jeffrey Epstein and putting Britain “at risk”, former prime minister Gordon Brown has said. Lord Mandelson, his ex-business secretary, has been accused of sharing market-sensitive information with the US sex offender after the 2008 global financial crisis. Mr Brown has since... - [Prep talk: Servite sprinters ready for winter track championships](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-servite-sprinters-ready-for-winter-track-championships/): The track and field season begins in less than a month, and for an early look at who’s gotten faster should happen on Saturday when Arcadia High is the site for the California winter championships. The meet is run by Rich Gonzalez, who also handles the Arcadia Invitational. Servite is sending most of its top... - [NatWest set to clinch ÂŁ2.5bn takeover of wealth manager Evelyn | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/natwest-set-to-clinch-2-5bn-takeover-of-wealth-manager-evelyn-money-news/): NatWest Group is closing in on a ÂŁ2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008. Sky News has learnt that NatWest, which returned to full private ownership last year, is this weekend in advanced talks to acquire Evelyn from its... - ['The 'Burbs' review: A charming cast draws you into this mystery](https://nationoutlook.com/the-burbs-review-a-charming-cast-draws-you-into-this-mystery/): Sharing with the 1989 Tom Hanks film a title, a vague premise, a little paranoid spirit and a Universal Studios backlot street, “The ‘Burbs,” premiering Sunday on Peacock, stars Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall as newlywed new parents who have moved into the house he grew up in — his parents are on “a cruise... - [Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard suspended as new sexual harassment investigation launched | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/liberal-democrat-peer-lord-rennard-suspended-as-new-sexual-harassment-investigation-launched-uk-news/): Lord Rennard has been suspended from the Liberal Democrats as the party launched a new investigation into sexual harassment allegations. The party said it had received advice that a 2023 probe into accusations made by four women was “flawed in several respects”. Lib Dem leader, Sir Ed Davey, believes he should not be a member... - [LAPD sent officers to train in Israel, can't explain what they learned](https://nationoutlook.com/lapd-sent-officers-to-train-in-israel-cant-explain-what-they-learned/): Over the last decade, the Los Angeles Police Department sent employees to Israel to train or be trained by the country’s counterterrorism experts on at least nine occasions. But officers who attended these training sessions and dozens of other overseas seminars and conferences routinely failed to document what they learned or keep track of who... - [Luka Doncic ruled out for Lakers' game Saturday vs. Warriors](https://nationoutlook.com/luka-doncic-ruled-out-for-lakers-game-saturday-vs-warriors/): Luka Doncic was diagnosed with a strained left hamstring and listed as out for the Lakers’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers have not indicated a timetable for Doncic’s return. Doncic was injured late in the second quarter of the Lakers’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday... - [Northern towns 'shafted' in new funding formula that favours London, MPs say | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/northern-towns-shafted-in-new-funding-formula-that-favours-london-mps-say-politics-news/): Northern towns could be in line for a funding boost after complaints from MPs that a new system for allocating cash to councils favours London. Ministers have been holding talks with northwest MPs about making tweaks to the fair funding formula – which some MPs claim left them “absolutely shafted”. Politics Live: Trump says Starmer’s... - [Winter Olympics opening ceremony review: A sleek Italian spectacle](https://nationoutlook.com/winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-review-a-sleek-italian-spectacle/): The Olympics are back, wearing their warm Winter Games gear. Although there were will be a couple of weeks of sports competitions to come, none are possible without an opening ceremony, a combination of solemn official protocol with a fantastic representation of the host country’s culture and character, evoking the Olympic spirit itself. There are... - [The pressure is building on government to reform student loan repayments | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/the-pressure-is-building-on-government-to-reform-student-loan-repayments-politics-news/): It’s a debate that’s gaining momentum, and ministers could score some political points among millions of graduates in England if they choose to reform the student loans system. According to one Labour MP, it’s “the next welfare waiting to happen”, implying the government could have another rebellion on its hands if it doesn’t act quickly.... - [Global leaders and businesses react to more U.S. tariff swings](https://nationoutlook.com/global-leaders-and-businesses-react-to-more-u-s-tariff-swings/): SEOUL — Governments and companies around the world scrambled Saturday to determine the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs and his response with a new round of import taxes. The latest twist in the U.S. tariff roller-coaster ride, launched when Trump returned to office 13 months ago... - [High school soccer: Saturday boys' and girls' playoff scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-soccer-saturday-boys-and-girls-playoff-scores/): SATURDAY’S RESULTS SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS SEMIFINALS OPEN DIVISION #8 Orange Lutheran 3, #4 Placentia Valencia 1 (OL advances on aggregate) #2 Mater Dei 2, #6 JSerra 0 (MD advances on aggregate) Note: Finals Feb. 28. DIVISION 1 Santa Monica 2, Anaheim Canyon 0 Fontana 2, Sultana 1 DIVISION 2 Newport Harbor 2, Downey 1 Bishop... - [Trump bumps up global tariffs - creating more mess and uncertainty for the world | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-bumps-up-global-tariffs-creating-more-mess-and-uncertainty-for-the-world-us-news/): So Trump and tariffs – what’s going on? Let’s start with the latest development and work backwards.  The president has announced a tariff of 15% globally. Now you might be thinking “didn’t he set it at 10% on Friday?” Yes he did. But now he’s raised it to 15%. The latest pronouncement came – on... - [Reviewing all the 2026 Oscar short films: What should win?](https://nationoutlook.com/reviewing-all-the-2026-oscar-short-films-what-should-win/): The nominated Oscar shorts come in three categories — and a lot of subjects, styles and temperaments. It’s further proof that an award dictated by length needn’t be bound by anything else. In the live-action category, a mixed bag of approaches — some inspired by classic literature — are burnished by inspired performances. Lee Knight’s... - [Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed when they join secondary school | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/pupils-with-send-to-have-support-reviewed-when-they-join-secondary-school-politics-news/): Ministers will introduce reforms so that children with special educational needs (SEND) will have their support reviewed as they move from primary to secondary school. The move is one of the key changes that will be introduced to reform the SEND system by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, as part of a wider package of measures,... - [Democrats' fear rising that too many candidates in governor's race could lead to a Republican victory](https://nationoutlook.com/democrats-fear-rising-that-too-many-candidates-in-governors-race-could-lead-to-a-republican-victory/): SAN FRANCISCO — Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November. Because of those concerns, the Democrats lagging at the bottom of the... - [USC basketball fumbles lead, suffers devastating loss to Oregon](https://nationoutlook.com/usc-basketball-fumbles-lead-suffers-devastating-loss-to-oregon/): A season of frustratingly unfortunate events for USC had led here, to this nightmarish crescendo at the one-minute mark Saturday, in a must-win matchup. Through a roller-coaster afternoon, the Trojans had navigated one wave after another, riding several hot streaks and surviving the cold ones, knowing full well that their NCAA tournament hopes hinged on... - [Retail warns of high price for workers from government costs ahead | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/retail-warns-of-high-price-for-workers-from-government-costs-ahead-money-news/): Retail staff face reduced hours or even losing their job as bosses continue to face up to rising government-imposed costs, according to an industry lobby group. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said its survey of finance chiefs in the sector found 52% were planning to reduce the number of hours and overtime for staff. The... - [Snoop Dogg embraces his growing NBC Olympic ambassador of joy role](https://nationoutlook.com/snoop-dogg-embraces-his-growing-nbc-olympic-ambassador-of-joy-role/): MILAN — He’s as smooth as a bobsled track and sharp as a skate blade. Snoop Dogg, the rap rapscallion who puts the OG in Olympic Games, plopped down on a couch in the NBC green room and muted the TV. It’s exhausting being everywhere at all times at the most spread-out Winter Games in history. Whether... - [Hillsborough Law will 'criminalise lying' by senior ministers, say campaigners | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/hillsborough-law-will-criminalise-lying-by-senior-ministers-say-campaigners-politics-news/): Hillsborough Law will make it a criminal offence for prime ministers and cabinet ministers to deliberately mislead the public – but not backbench MPs. Democracy campaigners say a “historic” measure within the flagship legislation has gone under the radar, which is a move to “criminalise lying” by senior politicians. That is through a new standalone... - [What the Supreme Court's decision to strike down tariffs means for L.A.'s trade-dependent economy](https://nationoutlook.com/what-the-supreme-courts-decision-to-strike-down-tariffs-means-for-l-a-s-trade-dependent-economy/): The Supreme Court’s decision Friday to strike down the majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump could provide some relief to L.A.’s trade-reliant economy — but only if they are not reimposed again through other means. The court’s 6-3 ruling that Trump didn’t have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers... - [Girls' flag football is finding place in travel competitions](https://nationoutlook.com/girls-flag-football-is-finding-place-in-travel-competitions/): The rise of girls’ flag football is following a familiar path. There now are travel teams with girls competing in offseason competitions as all-star teams similar to seven-on-seven football tournaments. Under The Radar sports media, which for years has shot videos for YouTube and been involved in 11-man football competitions, is sponsoring a flag football... - [Sky News gains rare access to Bank of England's gold vaults | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/sky-news-gains-rare-access-to-bank-of-englands-gold-vaults-money-news/): Take the Central Line into the middle of London and just before the train arrives at Bank station, something strange happens. Rather than approaching in a straight line, the tunnel begins to twist and turn round dramatically. The angle of the curve is part of the explanation for why there is an enormous gap between... - [Punch: Baby monkey makes us laugh, cry, see ourselves in his struggle](https://nationoutlook.com/punch-baby-monkey-makes-us-laugh-cry-see-ourselves-in-his-struggle/): “I am Punch and he is me.” This is what my daughter recently texted in our family group chat. Her older sister had just asked us if we were “on the baby Punch-kun side of TikTok” because she had become like a “Facebook Mom, watching videos of him all day.” If we weren’t before, we... - [Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Is anyone truly above the law? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-is-anyone-truly-above-the-law-politics-news/): 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested whilst Harriet and Ruth were in the middle of answering your questions for a half-term special whilst Beth is off on her holidays. So in this episode, they react to the news that the former prince has been... - [Luka Doncic and Lakers hold off Clippers as Kawhi Leonard exits late](https://nationoutlook.com/luka-doncic-and-lakers-hold-off-clippers-as-kawhi-leonard-exits-late/): For just the 11th time in 55 games this season, the Lakers had Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves sharing the court together. They are the core of the Lakers, the engines that make this team go, but health issues have prevented them from playing together for far too much. In their first game... - [Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs leaves Mexico in cautious wait-and-see mode](https://nationoutlook.com/supreme-court-ruling-against-trumps-tariffs-leaves-mexico-in-cautious-wait-and-see-mode/): MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s secretary of the economy, Marcelo Ebrard, urged “prudence” Friday in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating part of President Trump’s sweeping tariff regimen. “We have to see where this is going,” Ebrard told reporters. “We have to see what measures [Washington] is going to take to figure out how it... - ['This was addiction by design... I call it murder': Parents' anger as Zuckerberg faces court | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/this-was-addiction-by-design-i-call-it-murder-parents-anger-as-zuckerberg-faces-court-us-news/): Grieving parents awaited Mark Zuckerberg’s arrival at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles for what is being called the social media industry’s “big tobacco moment”. “I’m comforted by the fact he’s here alone, with only his lawyers and a jury. He’s without his lobbyists or his PR machine,” says Lori Schott, whose 18-year-old daughter Annalee... - [Conan O'Brien breaks silence over killing of Rob and Michele Reiner](https://nationoutlook.com/conan-obrien-breaks-silence-over-killing-of-rob-and-michele-reiner/): Hours before filmmaking legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home, they attended a holiday party at Conan O’Brien’s house. Now, two months after the tragedy, the comedian has broken his silence about the death of his good friends. “To have that experience of saying good night... - [Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism' | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/over-1000-councillors-sign-palestine-solidarity-pledge-amid-claims-of-political-opportunism-politics-news/): More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people. With so many Labour-run councils already in jeopardy in the forthcoming local elections, campaigners believe this could be a deciding issue in key areas. But the Israeli embassy says the pledge is a “disgraceful effort at intimidation”. In total,... - [Photos from the 2026 Winter Olympics](https://nationoutlook.com/photos-from-the-2026-winter-olympics/): The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. We grew up with that line from “ABC’s Wide World of Sports” show. But really, it’s the spaces in between, that can resonate and bring a sense of mortality to these world-class athletes. As I witnessed these memorable events in this year’s Winter Olympics, I tried... - [Iranians brace for U.S. strike while some dare to hope for regime change](https://nationoutlook.com/iranians-brace-for-u-s-strike-while-some-dare-to-hope-for-regime-change/): TEHRAN — Iranians — battered by a government crackdown whose dead have yet to be fully tallied, still reeling from the 12-day conflict with Israel last year and fed up with endemic economic malaise born of sanctions and corruption — now face the prospect of another war with emotions ranging from anger to anticipation, but above all,... - [ASOS pays tribute to co-founder after death from Thailand balcony fall | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/asos-pays-tribute-to-co-founder-after-death-from-thailand-balcony-fall-world-news/): ASOS has paid tribute to its co-founder after he died in a fall from the balcony of his apartment in Thailand. Quentin Griffiths fell from the 17th floor of the apartment block in the seaside resort city of Pattaya on 9 February, Thai have police said. Police said initial investigations suggest there are no indications... - ['Kokuho' review: Betrayals, sex, envy — sounds like the theater world](https://nationoutlook.com/kokuho-review-betrayals-sex-envy-sounds-like-the-theater-world/): Director Sang-il Lee sets his epic-scaled “Kokuho” in the vivid world of kabuki theater, but it’s not just the movie’s milieu that distinguishes it. Spanning 50 years and running nearly three hours, “Kokuho,” which has become Japan’s biggest live-action hit ever, evinces intensely mixed feelings about its two main characters’ quest for greatness. Kabuki is... - [FA reminds Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe of responsibilities after immigration comments | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/fa-reminds-man-utd-co-owner-sir-jim-ratcliffe-of-responsibilities-after-immigration-comments-uk-news/): The Football Association has spoken to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to remind him of his responsibilities as a participant in English football, Sky News understands. The intervention from football’s governing body follows Sir Jim’s comments about immigration. The founder of the INEOS chemicals group told Sky News that Britain had been “colonised” by... - [Coach Jared Honig has Valencia girls' basketball team in D1 semifinals](https://nationoutlook.com/coach-jared-honig-has-valencia-girls-basketball-team-in-d1-semifinals/): One of the toughest decisions for Jared Honig came three years ago. He’s a Granada Hills High graduate and was a teacher and girls’ basketball coach at his alma mater “forever.” But he and his wife lived in Santa Clarita and just had a third child. So when the Valencia High girls’ basketball coaching job... - [Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses former Rep. Katie Porter for governor](https://nationoutlook.com/sen-elizabeth-warren-endorses-former-rep-katie-porter-for-governor/): Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) endorsed former Rep. Katie Porter, her protege and former Harvard Law School student, for California governor on Thursday. “From the moment Katie set foot in my consumer law class, I knew that she would be a warrior for working families,” Warren said in a statement, citing Porter’s work on the foreclosure... - [Savings Guide: How to spare your child crippling student debt - and doing it right could save you ÂŁ15,000 | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/savings-guide-how-to-spare-your-child-crippling-student-debt-and-doing-it-right-could-save-you-15000-money-news/): For this week’s Savings Guide, we have a special edition with Mark Chicken, a chartered financial planner at The Private Office, looking at how you can save your child from university debt… For parents with young children, university can feel a very long way off. But with graduates in England facing up to 40 years... - ['Strip Law' review: A crude courtroom comedy channeling Adult Swim](https://nationoutlook.com/strip-law-review-a-crude-courtroom-comedy-channeling-adult-swim/): “Strip Law,” a new cartoon premiering Friday, finds Netflix in an Adult Swim state of mind, which is to say there was no thought of it being made for everybody. (Possibly including some of the people it was made for.) It’s rude, lewd, surreal in a banal sort of way, at times ridiculously violent —... - [Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/record-breaking-budget-surplus-as-governments-tax-income-rises-money-news/): More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid, official figures show. January had the biggest budget surplus since records began in 1993, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It meant the government received more money than it spent last month, leaving... - [Jacob Bridgeman, Rory McIlroy have clubhouse lead at rain-hampered Genesis Invitational](https://nationoutlook.com/jacob-bridgeman-rory-mcilroy-have-clubhouse-lead-at-rain-hampered-genesis-invitational/): The roars were back at The Riv on Thursday
 and so was the rain. After a four-birdie spree on the back nine, Englishman Aaron Rai vaulted into the lead at six-under-par through 16 holes before the horn sounded to suspend play at 5:41 p.m. He and 29 others will finish their first rounds when play... - [Norwegian green steel group in running to buy major UK producer | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/norwegian-green-steel-group-in-running-to-buy-major-uk-producer-money-news/): A Norwegian green steel group is in the running to buy Speciality Steels UK (SSUK), Britain’s third-biggest producer of the metal, six months after it collapsed into liquidation. Sky News has learnt that Blastr, which is privately owned, is among a small number of parties which remain talks with the Official Receiver about a deal... - [Snoop Dogg sent Olympics tickets to restaurant that covered his dinner](https://nationoutlook.com/snoop-dogg-sent-olympics-tickets-to-restaurant-that-covered-his-dinner/): Snoop Dogg is dropping Olympics tickets like it’s hot. The hip-hop icon has been busy at the Milan-Cortina Games as a special correspondent for NBC as well as an honorary coach for the U.S. team. According to recent reports by NBC and Reuters, he’s also been spreading the Olympics joy to the locals. The rapper... - [UK has not agreed to let US strike Iran from British bases, Sky News understands | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/uk-has-not-agreed-to-let-us-strike-iran-from-british-bases-sky-news-understands-world-news/): The UK has not agreed to allow the US to launch air strikes against Iran from a British base on Diego Garcia and another in Gloucestershire, it is understood. The Times first reported the lack of permission. The newspaper said, as a result of the UK’s reticence, Donald Trump had withdrawn his support for a... - [Nancy Guthrie investigators turn to Mexico, genealogy, pacemaker amid fears trail going cold](https://nationoutlook.com/nancy-guthrie-investigators-turn-to-mexico-genealogy-pacemaker-amid-fears-trail-going-cold/): As the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its third week, there is growing concern that the trail to find the missing 84-year-old is rapidly growing cold. Investigators have detained two people since Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson home in the early hours of Feb. 1. But both were released after questioning and no... - [2026 Winter Olympics: Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1,500 meters](https://nationoutlook.com/2026-winter-olympics-jordan-stolz-takes-silver-in-1500-meters/): MILAN — Jordan Stolz’s run for the speedskating triple crown came up short in the 1,500 meters Thursday, with the American settling for silver behind China’s Ning Zhongyan at the Milan-Cortina Games. Ning set an Olympic record, blazing the oval at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in 1 minute and 41.98 seconds. Stolz, who won gold in the... - [Peter Mandelson-founded lobbying firm Global Counsel on brink of closure | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/peter-mandelson-founded-lobbying-firm-global-counsel-on-brink-of-closure-money-news/): The advisory firm founded by Lord Mandelson is on the verge of being placed in administration, a member of staff has told Sky News. Global Counsel (GC), which severed its connection to the former government minister and ambassador to the US earlier this month amid his association with the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, employs... - ['Weapons': Amy Madigan on Aunt Gladys prequel, Elia Kazan Oscar, more](https://nationoutlook.com/weapons-amy-madigan-on-aunt-gladys-prequel-elia-kazan-oscar-more/): In this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, the “Weapons” star discusses finding viral fame with her Oscar-nominated role as Aunt Gladys after years of ups and downs. Kelvin Washington: Welcome to The Envelope. I’m Kelvin Washington, alongside the usuals, Yvonne Villarreal, we got Mark Olsen as well. Everybody doing well? Yvonne Villarreal: Doing good!... - [Now 'even more important' Andrew gives evidence to US Congress, Harman says | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/now-even-more-important-andrew-gives-evidence-to-us-congress-harman-says-politics-news/): Baroness Harman has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest has heightened the need for him to testify to US politicians about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. It follows the former prince being taken into custody by Thames Valley Police on Thursday – his birthday – over allegations of misconduct in a public office. He has previously denied... - [Billionaires Spielberg, Zuckerberg look outside of California amid wealth-tax proposal](https://nationoutlook.com/billionaires-spielberg-zuckerberg-look-outside-of-california-amid-wealth-tax-proposal/): California may be losing two of the state’s most famed residents and generous political donors. Filmmaker Steven Spielberg recently moved to New York and Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing purchasing a new property in Florida, stirring speculation about whether their decisions are tied to a proposed new tax on California billionaires to fund healthcare... - [High school water polo: Wednesday's girls' playoff scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-water-polo-wednesdays-girls-playoff-scores/): HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WATER POLO PLAYOFFSWEDNESDAY’S RESULTS CITY SECTION FINALSAt Valley College OPEN DIVISION#1 Birmingham 18, #2 Granada Hills 9 DIVISION I#1 San Pedro 8, #2 Palisades 7 SOUTHERN SECTIONSEMIFINALS At Woollett Aquatic Center OPEN DIVISION #1 Mater Dei 18, #5 San Marcos 14#3 Oaks Christian 12, #2 Newport Harbor 9 DIVISION 1Foothill 10, Beckman... - [eBay to buy Depop from Etsy in $1.2bn cash deal | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ebay-to-buy-depop-from-etsy-in-1-2bn-cash-deal-money-news/): Online seller eBay has agreed to pay $1.2bn (ÂŁ890m) to purchase second-hand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy, the companies have announced. The all-cash deal is expected to be completed by the middle of this year – five years after Etsy, an online marketplace, bought Depop for $1.6bn (ÂŁ1.18bn). The acquisition comes as the popularity of... - [CBS's Bari Weiss pulls out of UCLA lecture](https://nationoutlook.com/cbss-bari-weiss-pulls-out-of-ucla-lecture/): UCLA has canceled an upcoming lecture featuring CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Weiss was scheduled to give the annual Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture on Feb. 27 about “The Future of Journalism.” But according to the university, the program will not move forward as scheduled, after Weiss’ team withdrew from the event. A source familiar with... - [Trump could be about to force yet another Labour U-turn | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-could-be-about-to-force-yet-another-labour-u-turn-politics-news/): Number 10 will be nursing its whiplash this evening as Donald Trump once again throws a diplomatic hand grenade into the UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius. Posting on Truth Social, Donald Trump implored Sir Keir Starmer to scrap the deal, saying: “DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA!” In his long post online, the US president... - [Rep. Kevin Kiley measure would block key element of proposed California wealth tax](https://nationoutlook.com/rep-kevin-kiley-measure-would-block-key-element-of-proposed-california-wealth-tax/): WASHINGTON — As progressives seek to place a new tax on billionaires on California’s November ballot, a Republican congressman is moving in the opposite direction — proposing federal legislation that would block states from taxing the assets of former residents. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin), who faces a tough re-election challenge under California’s redrawn congressional maps, says he... - [Lorenzo Hernandez is named football coach at Whittier High](https://nationoutlook.com/lorenzo-hernandez-is-named-football-coach-at-whittier-high/): Lorenzo Hernandez, who was the football coach at Garfield for 24 years until stepping down after the 2024 season, is coming out of retirement to become head coach at Whittier High. He met with his new players Wednesday afternoon. Hernandez helped elevate the Garfield program beyond the annual Garfield vs. Roosevelt rivalry game, with the... - [Plans to raise minimum wage for young people could be delayed, Sky News understands | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/plans-to-raise-minimum-wage-for-young-people-could-be-delayed-sky-news-understands-politics-news/): Plans to increase the minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds to the same level as for other adults could be delayed, Sky News understands. In its 2024 election manifesto, Labour committed to “remove the discriminatory age bands, so all adults are entitled to the same minimum wage, delivering a pay rise to hundreds of thousands... - [Mid AI scandal, Hollywood studios threaten ByteDance with legal action](https://nationoutlook.com/mid-ai-scandal-hollywood-studios-threaten-bytedance-with-legal-action/): After the fake video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting went viral, a surge of AI-generated content from Seedance 2.0 flooded the internet. Some fans were using the new AI video generator, backed by ByteDance, to refashion the finales for shows like “Game of Thrones” and “Stranger Things.” Others created battle scenes between iconic... - [Donald Trump tells Keir Starmer 'do not give away Diego Garcia' in fresh attack on Chagos Islands deal | Trump News](https://nationoutlook.com/donald-trump-tells-keir-starmer-do-not-give-away-diego-garcia-in-fresh-attack-on-chagos-islands-deal-trump-news/): Donald Trump has launched a fresh broadside on the UK’s Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, saying Sir Keir Starmer is “making a big mistake”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president warned against the loss of the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, which the UK is retaining through a 99-year... - [Texas Republicans turn Muslims into new political scapegoat](https://nationoutlook.com/texas-republicans-turn-muslims-into-new-political-scapegoat/): Imagine if a candidate for, say, the California Assembly appeared at a political event and delivered the following remarks: “No to kosher meat. No to yarmulkes. No to celebrating Easter. No, no, no.” He, or she, would be roundly — and rightly — criticized for their bigotry and raw prejudice. Recently, at a candidates forum... - [Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in slalom at Milan-Cortina Olympics](https://nationoutlook.com/mikaela-shiffrin-wins-gold-in-slalom-at-milan-cortina-olympics/): CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful racer in Alpine skiing history, ended her Olympic medal drought in spectacular fashion Wednesday, winning gold in women’s slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games. Shiffrin won her third career Olympic gold medal by finishing 1.50 seconds ahead of silver medalist Camille Rast of Switzerland and 1.71 seconds over bronze... - [Big fall in household energy bills predicted from April | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/big-fall-in-household-energy-bills-predicted-from-april-money-news/): Annual energy bills will fall by ÂŁ117 from April due to government changes, forecasters have predicted. Measures announced in the budget will mean a drop to ÂŁ1,641 a year for a typical dual‑fuel household, according to research firm Cornwall Insight. That would represent a 7% fall from the ÂŁ1,758 being paid until the end of... - [Takashi Murakami's new show at Perrotin L.A. was inspired by Monet](https://nationoutlook.com/takashi-murakamis-new-show-at-perrotin-l-a-was-inspired-by-monet/): After the COVID-19 pandemic, Takashi Murakami felt like he was losing his way. His generation of artists, he thought, was increasingly untethered from a concrete movement or theme. “The art had become more and more about a struggle against the market or within the market,” he says through a translator during a recent interview at... - [Brazilian butt lifts 'should be banned immediately' by government, MPs say | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/brazilian-butt-lifts-should-be-banned-immediately-by-government-mps-say-politics-news/): MPs have called on the government to immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs). The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) of MPs accused ministers of “not moving fast enough” in introducing a licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. They warned that a lack of regulation in the cosmetics industry had led to a “wild west” where... - [Someone knows who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie, authorities say. Video likely holds key](https://nationoutlook.com/someone-knows-who-kidnapped-nancy-guthrie-authorities-say-video-likely-holds-key/): The grainy black-and-white image has become the center of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie. At 1:47 a.m. Feb. 1, an individual appears at the door of her Tucson home. The person is wearing a balaclava, gloves and a backpack. A gun is holstered by the person’s waist, positioned at the front of their body and... - [For Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim, opportunity knocks at second base](https://nationoutlook.com/for-dodgers-hyeseong-kim-opportunity-knocks-at-second-base/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> PHOENIX — With Tommy Edman opening the season on the injured list, Hyeseong Kim is a prime candidate to see an uptick in playing time at second base for the Dodgers in the coming season. On Tuesday, he further solidified his case. With teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a live batting practice session on... - [Can governments ever keep up with big tech? | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/can-governments-ever-keep-up-with-big-tech-science-climate-tech-news/): Tech moves fast, regulation doesn’t – that’s what the prime minister is now having to contend with.  People invent new technology like AI, new social media features designed to draw you in, new ways to interact online – and in the background, the authorities scramble to keep up. The prime minister is trying. Today, he... - [Logan Paul just sold a PokĂ©mon card for $16.5 million, a record](https://nationoutlook.com/logan-paul-just-sold-a-pokemon-card-for-16-5-million-a-record/): Pikachu? More like Pi-ka-ching. A rare PokĂ©mon card owned by wrestler and social media personality Logan Paul sold for $16.5 million on Monday, setting a new record for the auction price of a trading card. Paul had acquired the Pikachu Illustrator card in a trade worth $5.275 million in 2021 — the most expensive PokĂ©mon... - [Starmer warns 'public health isn't a culture war' after measles outbreak | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-warns-public-health-isnt-a-culture-war-after-measles-outbreak-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has warned “public health isn’t a culture war” and urged parents to check their children are up to date with vaccinations after a measles outbreak. The prime minister said it was “concerning to see more children getting measles” as Enfield, north London, recorded 34 confirmed cases between 1 January and 9 February... - [Rep. Jim McGovern introduces bill to end "counterproductive" U.S. embargo against Cuba](https://nationoutlook.com/rep-jim-mcgovern-introduces-bill-to-end-counterproductive-u-s-embargo-against-cuba/): On Thursday, Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts introduced a bill to the House of Representatives that calls for the end of the United States’ 64-year-old embargo against Cuba. The proposed measure comes as the Trump administration has moved toward placing a total oil blockade on the island nation, following the abduction of Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs... - [Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey will fight sanctioned MMA bout in May](https://nationoutlook.com/gina-carano-and-ronda-rousey-will-fight-sanctioned-mma-bout-in-may/): Gina Carano is a trailblazer in women’s mixed martial arts. Her final professional fight was in 2009, four years before women began competing in UFC. Ronda Rousey was UFC’s first female fighter, its first women’s bantamweight champion and the first woman inducted into its Hall of Fame. Her final professional MMA fight was in 2016.... - [Hundreds arrested for phone theft in London - as Met chief calls on courts to stop releasing offenders | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/hundreds-arrested-for-phone-theft-in-london-as-met-chief-calls-on-courts-to-stop-releasing-offenders-uk-news/): More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London – with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible. The Metropolitan Police said officers had made 248 arrests for stealing mobiles and seized about 770 devices, with a further 122 people arrested... - [There may be a reason for Ray J's 'bloody' eyes in concert](https://nationoutlook.com/there-may-be-a-reason-for-ray-js-bloody-eyes-in-concert/): Bed rest can go pound sand: Ray J gave his all on stage on Friday night, it seems, with fan videos showing his eyes appearing to bleed as he worked the crowd. The singer also doffed the top of his orange jumpsuit to reveal some sort of medical port or device inserted on the upper... - [Farage wants Reform to be party of future - but can its new top team distance itself from a Tory past? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/farage-wants-reform-to-be-party-of-future-but-can-its-new-top-team-distance-itself-from-a-tory-past-politics-news/): Nigel Farage pulled out all the stops to dazzle the audience when he unveiled his cabinet-in-waiting: podiums, lights, music and a sense of showbiz his rivals would struggle to muster. But there remains one problem he cannot entirely shake: the faces behind those podiums are politicians who stood for the Conservative Party when it was... - [Sheriff says family 'cleared' as suspects in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping](https://nationoutlook.com/sheriff-says-family-cleared-as-suspects-in-nancy-guthrie-kidnapping/): As the investigation into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie entered its third week, officials said Monday they cleared direct members of her family as possible suspects. “The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case,” Chris Nanos, the sheriff of Pima County (Ariz.), said in a statement. “To be... - [High school basketball playoff schedule](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-playoff-schedule/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE (Games at 7 p.m. unless noted) SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS OPEN DIVISION Pool A #8 Corona del Mar at #1 Sierra Canyon Pool B #7 Harvard-Westlake at #2 Santa Margarita Pool C #6 Corona Centennial at #3 Redondo Union Pool D #5 St. John bosco at #4 Sherman Oaks Notre... - [Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies to close in wake of latest Epstein files | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/six-of-sarah-fergusons-companies-to-close-in-wake-of-latest-epstein-files-uk-news/): Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show.  The former Duchess of York and ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the sole director of the companies, none of which appear to have been very active or have much public profile.... - [Anderson Cooper will exit '60 Minutes' to focus on family and CNN role](https://nationoutlook.com/anderson-cooper-will-exit-60-minutes-to-focus-on-family-and-cnn-role/): CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is walking away from his second job at “60 Minutes” in the latest sign of upheaval at the storied news magazine. Cooper said in a statement Monday he is leaving the CBS News program because he wants to spend more time with his two young children. He joined the program in... - [Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/unemployment-hits-highest-rate-in-nearly-five-years-money-news/): The UK’s unemployment rate has increased again – to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures. The jobless rate ticked up to 5.2% in December, the highest since the three months up to January 2021, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed. The figure had stood at 4.1%... - [Dodgers' Tommy Edman won't be ready for opening day. 'Not going to rush it'](https://nationoutlook.com/dodgers-tommy-edman-wont-be-ready-for-opening-day-not-going-to-rush-it/): PHOENIX — Position players reported to spring training at Camelback Ranch for the Dodgers on Monday, but manager Dave Roberts revealed that the team will be without its versatile second baseman and utilityman Tommy Edman when it opens the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on March 26. The 30-year-old Edman underwent ankle surgery during the... - [Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/royal-mail-warns-of-service-delays-here-are-the-postcodes-affected-uk-news/): Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness. The company has listed 38 delivery offices which could be most affected by a slower service. A spokesman for Royal Mail said “adverse weather, including storms Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra in January, alongside higher-than-usual sick absence,... - [Frederick Wiseman, legendary documentarian, dies at 96](https://nationoutlook.com/frederick-wiseman-legendary-documentarian-dies-at-96/): Frederick Wiseman, a preeminent documentary filmmaker, has died. He was 96. The filmmaker’s death was announced by his family Monday in a statement released by Zipporah Films, Wiseman’s distribution company. In a career that lasted nearly 60 years, Wiseman produced and directed 45 films beginning in 1967 with “Titicut Follies,” a documentary on the the... - [Why Sir Keir Starmer's latest U-turn may see him lose more than just face | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/why-sir-keir-starmers-latest-u-turn-may-see-him-lose-more-than-just-face-politics-news/): The government has changed its mind again. By my count, for the 15th time. The government planned to postpone local elections in 30 areas of England due to take place in May, but after a court challenge from Reform UK, it thought better of it. With government lawyers offering new legal advice saying the proposed... - [Judge orders slavery exhibits restored at George Washington's Philadelphia home](https://nationoutlook.com/judge-orders-slavery-exhibits-restored-at-george-washingtons-philadelphia-home/): PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits on slavery that the National Park Service had removed from the President’s House last month. U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe’s ruling requires the federal government to restore the site “to its physical status as of January 21, 2026,” the day before the... - [Olympic dreams on hold: Swiss bobsledder opens up about cancer fight](https://nationoutlook.com/olympic-dreams-on-hold-swiss-bobsledder-opens-up-about-cancer-fight/): CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — World-class athletes, thrilling events, stirring medal ceremonies, I will remember all of those from the Winter Olympics. But what I experienced Sunday on my 45-minute bus ride from my hotel to Cortina will stay with me longer. There was a young woman sitting across the aisle. She looked to be in her mid-20s,... - [Ex-Carillion boss fined ÂŁ237,700 by regulator for 'reckless' behaviour | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ex-carillion-boss-fined-237700-by-regulator-for-reckless-behaviour-money-news/): The former chief executive of Carillion has been fined ÂŁ237,700 by the City regulator for his role in misleading statements by the ​company before its collapse eight years ago. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) described Richard Howson’s handling of the construction firm’s communications with the market, ahead of its demise in 2018, as “reckless”. The... - [Kate Hudson on 'Song Sung Blue' Oscar nod, nepo 'privilege' and more](https://nationoutlook.com/kate-hudson-on-song-sung-blue-oscar-nod-nepo-privilege-and-more/): What does one do on the morning of the Academy Award nominations? Wake up early? Try to sleep in? Wait for your publicist to call? Having returned home late from a friend’s dinner the night before, Kate Hudson debated the best course of action ahead of last month’s nominations — before deciding she needed to... - [Government abandons plans to delay council elections after legal advice | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/government-abandons-plans-to-delay-council-elections-after-legal-advice-politics-news/): The government has abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections in May following legal advice. Labour announced in December it was planning to cancel elections in 30 areas – affecting more than 4.5 million people – to overhaul English council structures. But on Monday, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) said it... - [Voter trust in U.S. elections drops amid Trump critiques, redistricting, fear of ICE](https://nationoutlook.com/voter-trust-in-u-s-elections-drops-amid-trump-critiques-redistricting-fear-of-ice/): President Trump and his allies are questioning ballot security. Democrats are warning of unconstitutional federal intervention. Experts and others are raising concerns about partisan redistricting and federal immigration agents intimidating people at the polls. Voter trust in the upcoming midterm elections, meanwhile, has dropped off sharply, and across party lines, according to new research by... - [LeBron James disputa su Juego de Estrellas nĂșmero 22, un rĂ©cord, y afirma que aĂșn no tiene claro su futuro](https://nationoutlook.com/lebron-james-disputa-su-juego-de-estrellas-numero-22-un-record-y-afirma-que-aun-no-tiene-claro-su-futuro/): Cuando Kawhi Leonard crecĂ­a en Moreno Valley, solĂ­a acudir al All-Star Weekend de la NBA en Los Ángeles, en el pabellĂłn entonces conocido como Staples Center, y se mezclaba con el pĂșblico en el Centro de Convenciones de Los Ángeles durante las festividades. AsĂ­ que, cuando saltĂł a la cancha para disputar el All-Star Game... - ['No platform gets a free pass,' says PM - as crackdown on social media announced | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/no-platform-gets-a-free-pass-says-pm-as-crackdown-on-social-media-announced-uk-news/): The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on tech firms to protect children from illegal content. It will include measures to eliminate “vile illegal content created by AI”, and could even open the door to an Australia-style age limit on social media, a Number 10 spokesperson said. It also promises to shut down the loophole... - [Full list of winners: 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards](https://nationoutlook.com/full-list-of-winners-2026-film-independent-spirit-awards/): In a smoothly run show peppered with sharp humor but, for the most part, a dearth of pointed political commentary — save for one unscripted expression of anti-ICE sentiment from “The White Lotus” star Natasha Rothwell — the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrated its 41st edition on Sunday in Hollywood. The ceremony has long... - ['Despondent, even mutinous' mood at UK's foreign office as government plans cuts | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/despondent-even-mutinous-mood-at-uks-foreign-office-as-government-plans-cuts-world-news/): Take a good, hard look at the world and what do you see? It certainly feels unpredictable. Old friends are unreliable, and the rules no longer seem to apply. For many, the global neighbourhood is getting distinctly scary. But don’t take my word for it. Listen to the head of UK intelligence agency, MI6. “The... - [Venezuela's oil industry is in ruins. Reviving it won't be easy](https://nationoutlook.com/venezuelas-oil-industry-is-in-ruins-reviving-it-wont-be-easy/): CABIMAS, Venezuela  — The pumps that brought prosperity from deep in the Earth’s crust are now mostly rusted relics of a storied past. The buildings that housed a prideful labor force are vandalized, colonized by squatters or boarded up. The schools, clinics, the manicured golf course — onetime amenities from an industry awash in petrodollars —... - [No. 2 UCLA wins its 19th straight game with thrashing of Indiana](https://nationoutlook.com/no-2-ucla-wins-its-19th-straight-game-with-thrashing-of-indiana/): The No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball team beat Indiana 92-48 at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. Lauren Betts picked up a first-half double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. She finished with 16 points and was one of seven players to reach double figures. The Bruins extended their win streak to 19 games. UCLA’s Charlisse... - [Bank boss pay surges after bumper profits at Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/bank-boss-pay-surges-after-bumper-profits-at-lloyds-barclays-and-natwest-money-news/): The UK’s biggest banks have had a strong annual earnings season. Updates from Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest have shown strong profit growth, with their respective UK earnings being boosted by the slower-than-hoped-for pace of interest rate cuts introduced by the Bank of England last year. Cost-cutting has played a role too, with lenders eyeing up... - [Jelly of the Month Club helped Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert go viral with their Ozzy tribute](https://nationoutlook.com/jelly-of-the-month-club-helped-snoopys-legendary-rooftop-concert-go-viral-with-their-ozzy-tribute/): Thundering drums and shredding guitar solos cut through the crowd as pyrotechnics and streamer cannons blast. The energy and production feel like a show at the Hollywood Palladium or the Forum, but we’re at Knott’s Berry Farm, on the rooftop of a big red doghouse — that is if we can suspend our disbelief for... - [Keir Starmer has steadied himself, but his authority is still being questioned | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/keir-starmer-has-steadied-himself-but-his-authority-is-still-being-questioned-politics-news/): “Bloody shambles”, a senior minister sighs. “Real question marks over his judgement.” “Still a shitshow”, another texts simply, adding: “Terminal inability to make decisions”. Those blunt verdicts frame Sir Keir Starmer’s march into recess: a leader who has steadied himself enough to stave off immediate crisis, but whose authority and judgement are still being openly... - [Contributor: Gaza remains a crisis of children's mental health](https://nationoutlook.com/contributor-gaza-remains-a-crisis-of-childrens-mental-health/): As a psychologist in the occupied West Bank, I have spent my career sitting across from children carrying burdens no child should ever know — lives shaped not by playgrounds or classrooms, but by constant fear. I recognize that fear because I lived it myself. I remember when I was less than 5 years old,... - [Mikaela Shiffrin's Olympic woes continue with 11th in giant slalom](https://nationoutlook.com/mikaela-shiffrins-olympic-woes-continue-with-11th-in-giant-slalom/): CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic woes continued Sunday, with the American skier finishing 11th in the women’s giant slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games. Italy’s Federica Brignone won the race for her second gold of these Olympics, posting a combined time of 2 minutes and 13.50 seconds. Sweden’s Sara Hector and Norway’s Thea Louise St. Jernesund... - [Heathrow chair Jansen takes off with US software firm Xplor | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/heathrow-chair-jansen-takes-off-with-us-software-firm-xplor-money-news/): Philip Jansen, the former BT Group boss, is taking on the chairmanship of a US-based payments software company which boasts more than 60 million end-users around the world. Sky News understands that Mr Jansen, who now chairs Heathrow Airport and the London-listed marketing services group WPP, is to take the helm of Xplor Technologies, a... - [Ryan Sickler transforms near-death experience into unlikely comedy mission](https://nationoutlook.com/ryan-sickler-transforms-near-death-experience-into-unlikely-comedy-mission/): Ryan Sickler is used to asking the question that people are afraid to ask: “Is there anyone here who has ever actually died and come back and would be comfortable talking about it in front of all of us?” It’s not your typical comedy show crowd work but it has profound results. During his special... - [Tackling misogyny should be sixth mission of Sir Keir Starmer's government, Harriet Harman says | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/tackling-misogyny-should-be-sixth-mission-of-sir-keir-starmers-government-harriet-harman-says-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer should make tackling misogyny the sixth key mission of his government, Harriet Harman has said. The former Labour cabinet minister told our political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast that the work so far to tackle it is “just not good enough”, and women’s voices need to be respected in... - [Newsom tells world leaders Trump's retreat on the environment will mean economic harm](https://nationoutlook.com/newsom-tells-world-leaders-trumps-retreat-on-the-environment-will-mean-economic-harm/): SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom told world leaders Friday that President Trump’s retreat from efforts to combat climate change would decimate the U.S. automobile industry and surrender the future economic viability to China and other nations embracing the transition to renewable energy. Newsom, appearing at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, urged diplomats, business leaders and policy... - [Jordan Chiles extends perfect 10 streak, UCLA beats Michigan](https://nationoutlook.com/jordan-chiles-extends-perfect-10-streak-ucla-beats-michigan/): UCLA senior Jordan Chiles remains unstoppable on the floor exercise. A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner. The result... - [Financial trading firm Iforex revives ÂŁ40m London float | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/financial-trading-firm-iforex-revives-40m-london-float-money-news/): A financial trading company which counts the former mining tycoon and erstwhile Conservative Party treasurer Sir Mick Davis among its board members is reviving plans for a ÂŁ40m London stock market listing. Sky News understands that Iforex Financial Trading Holdings, which sells financial instruments used to place wagers on the direction of equities and other... - [Criticism by Olympic athletes of Trump mirror reaction to 1968 protest](https://nationoutlook.com/criticism-by-olympic-athletes-of-trump-mirror-reaction-to-1968-protest/): History is once again unfolding at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games as Team USA members break records and score dominant triumphs. But as the Games move into their second week, a different and more provocative history is starting to repeat itself, casting a politically charged shadow over the event. Champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin, snowboarder Chloe Kim,... - [Is a 'boys' club' undermining Starmer's government?](https://nationoutlook.com/is-a-boys-club-undermining-starmers-government/): 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 - [Concerns grow over missteps in Nancy Guthrie investigation](https://nationoutlook.com/concerns-grow-over-missteps-in-nancy-guthrie-investigation/): Nancy Guthrie had been missing less than three days when family members and reporters, and even an Amazon delivery worker, could be seen wandering onto her property, with drops of her blood still staining the front entryway. It’s been nearly two weeks since the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie was abducted. With no... - [High school soccer: Boys and girls regional playoff pairings](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-soccer-boys-and-girls-regional-playoff-pairings/): SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PAIRINGS FIRST ROUND TUESDAY (Games at 5 p.m. unless noted) BOYS DIVISION I #8 Santa Monica at #1 Mater Dei #5 Placentia Valencia at #4 El Camino Real #6 JSerra at #3 Del Norte #7 St. Augustine at #2 Orange Lutheran DIVISION II #8 Sultana at #1 Torrey Pines #5 Anaheim Canyon... - [Oil prices spike as key shipping route disrupted by Iran attacks | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/oil-prices-spike-as-key-shipping-route-disrupted-by-iran-attacks-money-news/): Global oil prices have risen sharply after Iran’s response to US and Israeli airstrikes disrupted shipping, raising the prospect of a new energy-led surge in inflation. Early trading in Asia, the first main financial market activity since Saturday morning’s airstrikes on Iran, saw the international benchmark Brent crude climb 13% to $82 a barrel –... - [Michael B. Jordan wins lead Actor Award for 'Sinners'](https://nationoutlook.com/michael-b-jordan-wins-lead-actor-award-for-sinners/): Michael B. Jordan’s awards are stacking up. The “Sinners” star won the Actor Award for lead actor for portraying the film’s twin ex-mob enforcers turned juke joint owners, Smoke and Stack. “I wasn’t expecting this at all,” Jordan said as he accepted his award Sunday evening. “I’m so honored and privileged to be nominated in... - [Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’: The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts](https://nationoutlook.com/irans-axis-of-resistance-the-proxy-forces-shaping-mideast-conflicts/): In his announcement unveiling U.S. attacks on Iran, President Trump assailed the Islamic Republic’s “proxies” in the region. “From Lebanon to Yemen and Syria to Iraq, the regime has armed, trained and funded terrorist militias that have soaked the earth with blood and guts,” Trump declared Saturday. The United States, Trump vowed, was determined to... - [Starmer denies U-turn claims after giving go-ahead for US to use UK military for strikes on Iran | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-denies-u-turn-claims-after-giving-go-ahead-for-us-to-use-uk-military-for-strikes-on-iran-uk-news/): Critics will accuse him of yet another U-turn, but Sir Keir Starmer insists circumstances have changed and British lives are now at risk from attacks by Iran. The prime minister’s announcement that two British airbases – Fairford in Gloucestershire and the hotly disputed Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands – can be used by the... - [Sierra Canyon basketball teams to play in regional double-header](https://nationoutlook.com/sierra-canyon-basketball-teams-to-play-in-regional-double-header/): No school had swept the boys and girls Southern Section Open Division basketball championships in the same season. Sierra Canyon pulled it off on Saturday night, and both teams received No. 1 seeds for the Southern California regional playoffs that begin on Tuesday leading up to the state championships March 13-14 at Golden 1 Center... - [Maggie Gyllenhaal on making 'The Bride!': 'Something really alive was born'](https://nationoutlook.com/maggie-gyllenhaal-on-making-the-bride-something-really-alive-was-born/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It starts with the exclamation point, right there in the title. “The Bride!” is a wild, willfully over-the-top double-barreled reinvigoration of 1935’s “Bride of Frankenstein” that is always doing something a little extra in telling its unpredictable story of identity and the reclamation of the self. “I probably can’t definitively explain it,” says... - [UK terror threat 'absolutely' under review after Iran strikes, defence secretary says | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/uk-terror-threat-absolutely-under-review-after-iran-strikes-defence-secretary-says-politics-news/): The UK’s terror threat level is “absolutely” under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News. Since the strikes on Saturday, Iran has carried out retaliatory attacks on Israel, US military installations around the Gulf, and Gulf Arab states, including the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, and the global business... - [Commentary: Jane Fonda and Tucker Carlson agree on this: Trump's Iran war is bad — and a betrayal](https://nationoutlook.com/commentary-jane-fonda-and-tucker-carlson-agree-on-this-trumps-iran-war-is-bad-and-a-betrayal/): ”America first” was Donald Trump’s promise on the 2024 campaign trail, but his administration broke that oath late Friday when it launched a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. Now the president’s staunchest supporters are echoing the anti-war cries of lefties. It’s an odd turn of events when MAGA mouthpiece Tucker Carlson and lefty icon Jane... - [Prep talk: Football student-athletes to be honored at annual banquets](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-football-student-athletes-to-be-honored-at-annual-banquets/): Local chapters of National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame have begun honoring the top senior football student-athletes, with the Coastal Canyon area banquet set for Sunday in Agoura. Players are selected based on their grade-point averages and leadership skills, among other attributes, honoring the best of the best. Such players as James Moffat... - [Flight delayed or cancelled? These are your rights to care and compensation | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/flight-delayed-or-cancelled-these-are-your-rights-to-care-and-compensation-uk-news/): Joint US-Israel strikes on Iran – and a subsequent retaliation from Tehran – has caused widespread disruption on air travel. Whether it’s a man-made problem or a weather issue, flights are often prone to lengthy delays or cancellations. The average delay for flights from major UK airports was 18 minutes and 24 seconds in 2024,... - ['American Classic' review: Kevin Kline and Laura Linney's theater love letter](https://nationoutlook.com/american-classic-review-kevin-kline-and-laura-linneys-theater-love-letter/): The lovely, funny “American Classic,” premiering Sunday on MGM+, is a love letter to theater, community and community theater. Kevin Kline plays Richard Bean, a narcissistic stage actor. He’s famous enough to be opening on Broadway in “King Lear,” but he has to be pushed onstage and is forgetting lines. After he drunkenly assails a... - [Defence secretary reveals details of UK's Middle East operations - including taking down Iran drones | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/defence-secretary-reveals-details-of-uks-middle-east-operations-including-taking-down-iran-drones-politics-news/): Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed details of the UK’s operations in the Middle East – including taking down Iranian drones – after the US and Israel targeted Iran. Mr Healey told Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips the UK has had “no part of the strikes” on Iran on Saturday, which saw the killing of... - [Day of history, joy, anxiety in 'Tehrangeles' after airstrikes in Iran](https://nationoutlook.com/day-of-history-joy-anxiety-in-tehrangeles-after-airstrikes-in-iran/): Reza Khaleghian, 70, came bursting through the door of Naab Cafe on Saturday morning, phone pressed to his ear, fist held in the air, screaming the news in Farsi at anyone who would listen: “Khamenei is dead!” Soon, President Trump would confirm the death of Iran’s supreme leader in a historic attack by the United... - [Luka Doncic and Lakers dominate in win over Curry-less Warriors](https://nationoutlook.com/luka-doncic-and-lakers-dominate-in-win-over-curry-less-warriors/): SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers seemingly lost their mojo after the All-Star break, with three consecutive losses leaving them in search of the “consistency” and “togetherness” they had earlier in the season. Their 129-101 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at Chase Center was a step in the right direction, even if the Warriors didn’t... - [Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/secret-supermarket-codes-you-need-to-know-before-your-next-food-shop-money-news/): When it comes to doing the food shop, we all love to bag a bargain. But you don’t just have to look for yellow stickers and loyalty prices to check if you’re getting the most bang for your buck. Hidden on supermarket shelves are different codes that can help you work out details to help... - [NAACP Image Awards show becomes a forum for Black love and anti-racism](https://nationoutlook.com/naacp-image-awards-show-becomes-a-forum-for-black-love-and-anti-racism/): “Sinners,” the blockbuster film that has been a major contender during awards season, was the dominant winner at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The film scored trophies for outstanding motion picture and most of the acting awards, including breakthrough performance, awarded to Miles Caton. Michael B. Jordan, who won for actor in a motion picture,... - [Starmer is cautious on Iran because he knows the chaos Trump's strikes could trigger | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/starmer-is-cautious-on-iran-because-he-knows-the-chaos-trumps-strikes-could-trigger-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer is treading a characteristically cautious diplomatic path in his response to the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel. He’s under pressure from those on the left of British politics to condemn US President Donald Trump‘s actions as “illegal” and unjustified – while those on the right want to see him... - [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, crushed dissent, called for Israel's destruction](https://nationoutlook.com/ayatollah-ali-khamenei-irans-supreme-leader-crushed-dissent-called-for-israels-destruction/): BEIRUT — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday, had over more than 30 years in power demonized the United States, called for the destruction of Israel and maintained an iron-clad grip on Iran’s politics while advancing its influence across the Middle East. President Trump announced Khamenei’s... - [High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-baseball-and-softball-fridays-scores/): HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Friday’s Results BASEBALL CITY SECTION Bravo 6, Rancho Dominguez 5 Collins Family 19, Reseda 12 Eagle Rock 6, Glendale 0 El Camino Real 8, Sun Valley Poly 5 Garfield 9, LA Marshall 8 Granada Hills 6, Sylmar 1 Hollywood 16, RFK Community 6 LA Wilson 6, Fairfax 2 Port of... - [We tested 19 kitchen rolls in supermarkets - and it might change how you buy it | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/we-tested-19-kitchen-rolls-in-supermarkets-and-it-might-change-how-you-buy-it-money-news/): Kitchen roll is a household staple that most of us use everyday, whether it’s mopping up spills, wiping surfaces or storing food. But knowing whether you are getting the most for your money can be tricky. Over the past week we’ve tried 19 rolls, putting the big name brands up against the supermarket basics to... - [Soho House sued after bartender alleges she was 'drugged and raped' by her supervisor](https://nationoutlook.com/soho-house-sued-after-bartender-alleges-she-was-drugged-and-raped-by-her-supervisor/): A bartender who worked at Soho House’s exclusive Soho Warehouse in downtown Los Angeles is alleging a supervisor at the posh membership club and hotel drugged and raped her, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday. The woman, who filed as Jane Doe, said in her complaint that she was... - [Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/back-my-asylum-overhaul-or-risk-trump-inspired-ice-style-raids-warns-mahmood-politics-news/): Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce new legislation to overhaul the UK’s asylum system as part a tougher approach to migration. The home secretary will say the generosity of the British asylum system is attracting people from across the world, funding human traffickers and encouraging false asylum claims, according to a government source, She is... - [Why Iran resists giving up its nuclear program, even as Trump threatens strikes](https://nationoutlook.com/why-iran-resists-giving-up-its-nuclear-program-even-as-trump-threatens-strikes/): Embassy staffers and dependents evacuating, airlines suspending service, eyes in Iran warily turning skyward for signs of an attack. The prospects of a showdown between the U.S. and Iran loom ever higher, as massive American naval and air power lies in wait off Iran’s shores and land borders. Yet little of that urgency is felt... - [Popoola twins lead Palisades to City Open Division basketball title](https://nationoutlook.com/popoola-twins-lead-palisades-to-city-open-division-basketball-title/): p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> When the horn sounded to end Friday night’s City Section Open Division boys’ basketball final, the first person OJ and EJ Popoola wanted to hug was their father, Chris. Thirty years ago, he transferred from Westchester to Palisades to help the Dolphins reach the 4A semifinals. In June, his twin sons transferred to... - [EU not doing enough to stop Russian shadow fleet, European Parliament president says | World News](https://nationoutlook.com/eu-not-doing-enough-to-stop-russian-shadow-fleet-european-parliament-president-says-world-news/): European countries are continuing to fund Russia’s war in Ukraine by buying oil and gas, the president of the European Parliament has admitted. Speaking to The World With Yalda Hakim on Sky News following a speech at Chatham House, Roberta Metsola described the situation as “unacceptable”. Ukraine war – follow latest updates She also acknowledged... - [Paramount-Warner Bros. deal stirs fears about what it means for CNN](https://nationoutlook.com/paramount-warner-bros-deal-stirs-fears-about-what-it-means-for-cnn/): As the media industry took stock of Paramount Skydance’s startling acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, one question lingered on the minds of many in the news business and beyond: What will this mean for CNN? The iconic 24-hour cable news network is among the various Warner Bros. assets that would be scooped up by Paramount... - [Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/reform-reports-claims-of-family-voting-to-police-and-electoral-commission-politics-news/): Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says his party has reported claims of “family voting” in the Gorton and Denton by-election to police and the Electoral Commission. It comes after election observer group Democracy Volunteers warned it had witnessed “concerning high levels” of family voting. This is an illegal practice where two voters use one polling... - [One of the men who could replace 'El Mencho' is from Southern California](https://nationoutlook.com/one-of-the-men-who-could-replace-el-mencho-is-from-southern-california/): GUADALAJARA — The notorious drug kingpin was sick, his kidneys failing. To ensure smooth management of his multibillion-dollar cartel while he underwent dialysis, Nemesio RubĂ©n Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” delegated day-to-day control to several top lieutenants. Each managed a separate region, had his own group of hit men and developed his own fearsome reputation. Mexican... - [Growing soccer forfeits could lead to change in CIF Bylaw 600](https://nationoutlook.com/growing-soccer-forfeits-could-lead-to-change-in-cif-bylaw-600/): Forfeits by high school boys’ soccer teams in the City Section and Southern Section playoffs continued Friday as both sections try to deal with violations of CIF Bylaw 600, which prohibits players from participating in outside leagues during their sports season. Calabasas pulled out of the Southern Section Division 3 championship because of an ineligible... - [Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/paramount-strikes-deal-to-buy-warner-bros-discovery-for-110bn-money-news/): Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery. The deal was struck after Netflix walked away from a bidding war for the company. Netflix had declined to match Paramount’s latest $31-per-share offer on Thursday – having offered a $27.75-per-share agreement for its studio and streaming assets. Paramount, which is led by billionaire... - [Power, politics and a $2.8-billion exit: How Paramount won Warners](https://nationoutlook.com/power-politics-and-a-2-8-billion-exit-how-paramount-won-warners/): The morning after Netflix clinched its deal to buy Warner Bros., Paramount Skydance Chairman David Ellison assembled a war room of trusted advisors, including his billionaire father, Larry Ellison. Furious at Warner Bros. Discovery Chief David Zaslav for ending the auction, the Ellisons and their team began plotting their comeback on that crisp December day.... - [Greens' stunning by-election win proves Polanski surge is real - but what now for Starmer? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/greens-stunning-by-election-win-proves-polanski-surge-is-real-but-what-now-for-starmer-politics-news/): At the wedding venue in Gorton and Denton the Green Party chose for the news conference to mark a seismic by-election victory on national television, it was clear that Zack Polanski and his team were new to all of this. There was a sea of empty chairs and but a smattering of supporters in a... - [The Clintons are about to testify on Epstein ties. Here's what to know](https://nationoutlook.com/the-clintons-are-about-to-testify-on-epstein-ties-heres-what-to-know/): WASHINGTON — For the first time in more than 40 years, a former president will appeal directly before Congress to fend off criminal allegations. Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Oversight Committee this week in its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators. The couple... - [White House use of AI puts words in mouth of U.S. Olympic hockey star](https://nationoutlook.com/white-house-use-of-ai-puts-words-in-mouth-of-u-s-olympic-hockey-star/): Blame AI or the White House social media employee who put controversial, profane words in the mouth of U.S. Olympic men’s hockey star Brady Tkachuk. Either way, Tkachuk doesn’t appreciate the doctored video published Sunday on the official White House TikTok account that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians in the aftermath of the... - [AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames, study finds - amid 'stand-off' between Pentagon and leading AI lab | US News](https://nationoutlook.com/ai-willing-to-go-nuclear-in-wargames-study-finds-amid-stand-off-between-pentagon-and-leading-ai-lab-us-news/): As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames. Only a couple of years ago, the phrase on everyone’s lips was “AI safety”. I’ll be honest, I never took the... - [Dalia Stasevska conducts Philip Glass' 'Akhnaten' at L.A. Opera](https://nationoutlook.com/dalia-stasevska-conducts-philip-glass-akhnaten-at-l-a-opera/): When Dalia Stasevska heard opera music for the first time, it was a moment of profound self-revelation. She was 13, growing up in the factory town of Tampere in the south of Finland, and her school librarian gave her a CD of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” along with a translation of its Italian libretto. “As a... - [Did the Greens just deliver a knockout blow for Keir Starmer? | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/did-the-greens-just-deliver-a-knockout-blow-for-keir-starmer-politics-news/): 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 A huge win for the Greens and a massive loss for Labour and the government – Harriet thinks it’s a “bruising” defeat, so is Sir Keir Starmer now worried about the local elections in May? The Gorton and Denton by-election result on... - [High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-baseball-and-softball-thursdays-scores/): BASEBALL CITY SECTION Bravo 2, Fremont 1 Mendez 13, West Adams 1 Torres 12, Lincoln 2 SOUTHERN SECTION Aliso Niguel 5, Millikan 3 Anaheim Canyon 9, Villa Park 8 Arroyo 8, Edgewood 1 Banning 5, San Bernardino 3 Barstow 2, Eastvale Roosevelt 1 Bellflower 4, Mary Star of the Sea 0 Bell Gardens 12, Hacienda... - [Netflix withdraws Warner Bros bid as Paramount offer declared 'superior' | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/netflix-withdraws-warner-bros-bid-as-paramount-offer-declared-superior-money-news/): Paramount Skydance is on course to win the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) takeover battle after rival Netflix stepped away. The World’s largest streaming service had been in pole position to land a deal by which it would pay $27.75 per share for Warner’s studio and HBO Max streaming businesses, valuing the divisions at almost $83bn... - [The Pentagon is demanding to use Claude AI as it pleases. Claude told me that's 'dangerous'](https://nationoutlook.com/the-pentagon-is-demanding-to-use-claude-ai-as-it-pleases-claude-told-me-thats-dangerous/): Recently, I asked Claude, an artificial-intelligence thingy at the center of a standoff with the Pentagon, if it could be dangerous in the wrong hands. Say, for example, hands that wanted to put a tight net of surveillance around every American citizen, monitoring our lives in real time to ensure our compliance with government. “Yes.... - [Shia LaBeouf ordered to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest](https://nationoutlook.com/shia-labeouf-ordered-to-rehab-after-mardi-gras-arrest/): Actor Shia LaBeouf’s raucous Mardi Gras episode in New Orleans earlier this month has now earned him court-ordered drug and alcohol treatment. A New Orleans judge on Thursday ordered the former Disney Channel star, 39, to begin substance abuse treatment and undergo weekly drug testing after he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting two men... - [Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/green-party-wins-gorton-and-denton-by-election-uk-news/): The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election. Hannah Spencer has become the party’s fifth MP in parliament, after beating Reform UK, who finished second, and Labour, who came third, to the seat. The Greens, who had earlier said they were “very confident of a win”, received 14,980 votes to claim a majority... - [CHRB dashes hopes of Northern California horse racing](https://nationoutlook.com/chrb-dashes-hopes-of-northern-california-horse-racing/): The hopes of Northern California racing and breeding interests were once again dashed when the California Horse Racing Board refused to license short racing dates to the Tehama District Fair and the Humboldt County Fair on Thursday. Rather than a discussion about how to grow the sport, the 2-hour 45-minute meeting was mostly about how... - [Sky News forms consortium to drive push for AI standards | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/sky-news-forms-consortium-to-drive-push-for-ai-standards-uk-news/): THE FULL TEXT OF THE LETTER An Open Letter to Our Fellow Leaders in Global Media From: Tim Davie, BBC Director-General; Jon Slade, CEO, Financial Times; Anna Bateson, CEO, The Guardian; David Rhodes, Executive Chairman, Sky News; Anna Jones, CEO, Telegraph Media Group We write to you at a pivotal moment for our industry. We... - [Group spends $4.8 million on TV ads for Matt Mahan's gubernatorial bid](https://nationoutlook.com/group-spends-4-8-million-on-tv-ads-for-matt-mahans-gubernatorial-bid/): An independent expenditure committee backed by Silicon Valley executives spent $4.8 million on television ads supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s gubernatorial bid that will begin airing Thursday. The two 30-second ads highlight the Democrat’s life story — being raised in a working-class family and working on a grounds crew and as a middle school... - ['The Gray House' review: An uninspired Civil War drama](https://nationoutlook.com/the-gray-house-review-an-uninspired-civil-war-drama/): “The Gray House,” a limited series now streaming on Prime Video, purports to tell the fact-based story of Elizabeth Van Lew, who spied for the Union in the Civil War while living in the midst of Southern society in Richmond, Va. And in very broad terms it does, though it fills up the space within... - [Police apologise to second parliamentary Speaker in two days over Mandelson arrest leak | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/police-apologise-to-second-parliamentary-speaker-in-two-days-over-mandelson-arrest-leak-politics-news/): The Metropolitan Police has apologised to a second parliamentary Speaker in two days after he was incorrectly named as the person who passed on information about Lord Mandelson, which led to his arrest. Michael Forsyth, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, was named in reports as having warned the police that Lord Mandelson... - [Prep talk: Early season look at City Section's top baseball teams](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-talk-early-season-look-at-city-sections-top-baseball-teams/): Who are the top teams to watch in City Section high school baseball and likely contenders to reach Dodger Stadium? 1. BIRMINGHAM: The Patriots have two quality starting pitchers, led by sophomore Carlos Acuna, plus an experienced closer, so if they play defense and get a little hitting, reaching Dodger Stadium will be no surprise.... - [Ocado to cut 1,000 jobs under restructuring plan | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ocado-to-cut-1000-jobs-under-restructuring-plan-money-news/): Ocado is to cut around 1,000 jobs as part of a plan to slash costs and restructure its operations. The company, which provides automated technology for distribution centres and runs its own UK online grocery business through a joint venture with Marks & Spencer, said two-thirds of the job losses would be in the UK.... - [In 'Vladimir,' Rachel Weisz navigates fantasy and reality](https://nationoutlook.com/in-vladimir-rachel-weisz-navigates-fantasy-and-reality/): London — It’s been almost six months since Rachel Weisz wrapped filming on “Vladimir,” and she’s still unsure how to discuss her character on the series. The unnamed protagonist, known in the scripts as “M,” was so complexly drawn that Weisz is now struggling to externalize the experience of playing her. “This is the first time I’ve... - [What Rachel Reeves could announce in spring forecast | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/what-rachel-reeves-could-announce-in-spring-forecast-politics-news/): Rachel Reeves has insisted her spring forecast will be a quiet affair as she wants the autumn budget to be the sole major fiscal event of the year. The chancellor will deliver her financial update on the afternoon of 3 March in the House of Commons. An exact time has yet to be confirmed, but... - [Tight California governor's race between five leading candidates](https://nationoutlook.com/tight-california-governors-race-between-five-leading-candidates/): The race to replace termed-out California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a tight contest between five candidates, according to a new poll released Wednesday. Three Democrats — former Rep. Katie Porter, Rep. Eric Swalwell and hedge fund founder Tom Steyer — and two Republicans — conservative commentator Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco —... - [Penn State rallies to defeat USC women, despite Kara Dunn's 24 points](https://nationoutlook.com/penn-state-rallies-to-defeat-usc-women-despite-kara-dunns-24-points/): UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Kara Dunn had 24 points and Jazzy Davidson had 22, but Penn State rallied to defeat the USC women, 85-82 on Wednesday night. The Trojans led 62-58, early in the fourth quarter and 70-68 with 5:35 to play before Kiyomi McMiller and Moriah Murray made key shots to give Penn State the lead.... - [AI bubble remains intact for now as Nvidia continues to defy expectations | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/ai-bubble-remains-intact-for-now-as-nvidia-continues-to-defy-expectations-money-news/): The world’s most valuable company has reported another series of expectation-defying results, lessening fears, for now, of an AI bubble bursting. Nvidia said its revenue reached another all-time high, hitting more than $200bn (ÂŁ147bn) in its 2026 financial year, far outpacing Wall Street estimates and the company’s own guidance. Money blog: Bank customers to be... - [Paramount sees streaming gains as company continues to pursue Warner Bros. Discovery](https://nationoutlook.com/paramount-sees-streaming-gains-as-company-continues-to-pursue-warner-bros-discovery/): Paramount Skydance is betting its future on its streaming business, as gains at the media and entertainment company’s Paramount+ platform helped boost earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025. On Wednesday, Paramount reported $8.1 billion in revenue for the three-month period that ended Dec. 31, up 2% compared to the previous year’s quarter. That... - [Met Police apologises to Commons Speaker over Lord Mandelson tip-off | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/met-police-apologises-to-commons-speaker-over-lord-mandelson-tip-off-politics-news/): The Metropolitan Police has apologised to the Commons Speaker for revealing he was the source of a tip-off relating to the arrest of Lord Mandelson. The force said it had “inadvertently” revealed information about why the ex-business secretary had been taken into custody on Monday. Lawyers for Lord Mandelson had claimed the arrest was due... - [It took outcry, 15 hours for BBC to remove slur from BAFTA broadcast](https://nationoutlook.com/it-took-outcry-15-hours-for-bbc-to-remove-slur-from-bafta-broadcast/): Remember when racists were afraid to voice their beliefs in public for fear of being labeled “racists”? I know, it’s hard to think back that far, before 2016 when Fox News gave Tucker Carlson his own primetime show and “Execute the [Now Exonerated] Central Park Five” Donald Trump won the election. We’ve slipped so far.... - [High school basketball: City and Southern Section championship game schedules](https://nationoutlook.com/high-school-basketball-city-and-southern-section-championship-game-schedules/): HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS CITY SECTION FRIDAY BOYS At Southwest College OPEN DIVISION #2 Cleveland (20-9) vs. #1 Palisades (19-11), 8 p.m. DIVISION II #4 King/Drew (12-19) vs. #3 Sylmar (19-12), 6 p.m. At Pasadena City College DIVISION I #2 Chatsworth (14-17 vs. #1 Granada Hills (19-11), 2 p.m. DIVISION III #10 Verdugo Hills (15-16)... - [Children have received an inflation-busting rise in pocket money this year | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/children-have-received-an-inflation-busting-rise-in-pocket-money-this-year-money-news/): Children got an inflation-busting rise in pocket money last year, according to new data. Parents are giving their children a weekly average of ÂŁ10.73, an 8% rise on the 2024 average of ÂŁ9.92. Data from GoHenry, a money app that helps children learn to earn, save, spend and invest, shows children earned a total of... - [Ali Siddiq's comedy proves that the best specials don't need networks to get award nominations](https://nationoutlook.com/ali-siddiqs-comedy-proves-that-the-best-specials-dont-need-networks-to-get-award-nominations/): Ali Siddiq is one hell of a storyteller. The laid-back Houston native has built a comedy career that spans more than 25 years, all based on being himself. All of his YouTube specials, including “Mondays,” “Rugged” and his groundbreaking four-part comedy series “Domino Effect,” have racked up millions of views and his 2025 special “My... - [Sir Keir Starmer hints at changing student loans system | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/sir-keir-starmer-hints-at-changing-student-loans-system-politics-news/): Sir Keir Starmer has said the government is to look at ways of making the student loans system “fairer”. He made the pledge as he blamed rising loan costs on the Conservatives – after being asked about the issue by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Sir... - [Trump defends immigration crackdown at State of Union as approval ratings plummet](https://nationoutlook.com/trump-defends-immigration-crackdown-at-state-of-union-as-approval-ratings-plummet/): WASHINGTON — To defend an increasingly unpopular immigration crackdown during his State of the Union speech, President Trump highlighted the victims of crimes perpetuated by undocumented immigrants. But as Democrats pointed out, the president’s lengthy speech made no reference to the U.S. citizens, including Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, who were killed by immigration agents.... - [USC men's basketball wonders what could have been after loss at UCLA](https://nationoutlook.com/usc-mens-basketball-wonders-what-could-have-been-after-loss-at-ucla/): As his USC team slid further off the NCAA tournament bubble, falling flat against its fiercest rival, frustrated coach Eric Musselman couldn’t help but lament what might have been. If the Trojans had Rodney Rice, maybe things would have gone differently in his second season. “I haven’t really talked about it in a long time,”... - [Energy price cap to fall in April but threat of war hangs over outlook | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/energy-price-cap-to-fall-in-april-but-threat-of-war-hangs-over-outlook-money-news/): This week has seen the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That’s four years of war and continuous suffering for the people of Ukraine. The ramifications have been felt far and wide and it would appear crass to moan from these shores about higher energy bills since. The link, however, can not be dismissed... - [Gustavo Dudamel conducts Beethoven Missa Solemnis for the first time](https://nationoutlook.com/gustavo-dudamel-conducts-beethoven-missa-solemnis-for-the-first-time/): Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” is a grand mass for large orchestra, chorus and four vocal soloists that lasts around 80 minutes. It was written near the end of Beethoven’s life and is his most ambitious work musically and spiritually. “Coming from the heart, may it go to the heart,” he wrote on the first page of... - [Searches concluded at Andrew's former residence - as MPs back release of files relating to his trade envoy appointment | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/searches-concluded-at-andrews-former-residence-as-mps-back-release-of-files-relating-to-his-trade-envoy-appointment-uk-news/): Searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former Windsor residence in relation to an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office have concluded, police have said.  Thames Valley Police (TVP) began searches of Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, following the arrest of the former prince at Sandringham on what was his 66th birthday last Thursday. Andrew... - [California's Congress members' plans for Trump's State of the Union address](https://nationoutlook.com/californias-congress-members-plans-for-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/): Boycotts. Prebuttals. Rebuttals. Historic guests. California members of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives’ approach to President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night are as varied as their politics and their districts. Before the speech, Sen. Adam Schiff described Trump as an out-of-control and corrupt president who has ignored pressing issues... - [Why a .300 batting average matters to Dodgers' Freddie Freeman](https://nationoutlook.com/why-a-300-batting-average-matters-to-dodgers-freddie-freeman/): PHOENIX — For the first time since he grounded out to end the 11th inning in Game 7 of the World Series, Freddie Freeman stepped into the batter’s box in the first inning Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians at Camelback Ranch. Freeman was met with cheers by the thousands of Dodgers fans in attendance. After popping out... - [Some of Putin's most potent weapons are hiding in plain sight - in the English Channel | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/some-of-putins-most-potent-weapons-are-hiding-in-plain-sight-in-the-english-channel-money-news/): In the English Channel, less than two hours by fishing boat from Dover, some of the most potent weapons in Russia’s war on Ukraine are hiding in plain sight. On a misty February morning midway between Britain and France, we watch tankers carrying Russian oil worth around $100m (ÂŁ74.1m) cruise past in defiance of Western... - ['Aprende Peque,' 'Spanish with Liz' teach kids Spanish on YouTube](https://nationoutlook.com/aprende-peque-spanish-with-liz-teach-kids-spanish-on-youtube/): Before the onset of YouTube, U.S. parents had very limited options when it came to video programs that helped teach their children Spanish. There was, of course, the ever-popular Nickelodeon show “Dora the Explorer” and before that, the PBS show “Amigos,” that looked to instill the basics of Spanish into kids across America. These programs... - [European leaders came together in solidarity on Ukraine War fourth anniversary - but peace seems a long way off | Politics News](https://nationoutlook.com/european-leaders-came-together-in-solidarity-on-ukraine-war-fourth-anniversary-but-peace-seems-a-long-way-off-politics-news/): Watching President Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska in the centre of Kyiv lead a minute’s silence to honour the tens of thousands of soldiers who have died on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war was a sobering moment.  European prime ministers and dignitaries had come to Maidan Square in Kyiv as an act... - [Trump's State of the Union: How to watch, what to expect](https://nationoutlook.com/trumps-state-of-the-union-how-to-watch-what-to-expect/): WASHINGTON — President Trump is set to deliver a high-stakes State of the Union address on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. Pacific time before a joint session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol. The president is expected to emphasize economic issues, an immigration crackdown that has been central to his agenda, and tariffs in the wake of... - [For Sacramento State, visions of football glory clouded in fuzzy math](https://nationoutlook.com/for-sacramento-state-visions-of-football-glory-clouded-in-fuzzy-math/): The USC football schedule this year starts with a vacancy. The Trojans plan to welcome an opponent to be determined to the Coliseum on Aug. 29, and Sacramento State would love to be that opponent. “We’re trying,” Sacramento State President Luke Wood said Monday. Wood announced last week that the Hornets had jumped into the... - [Reddit fined more than ÂŁ14m over children's privacy failures | Science, Climate & Tech News](https://nationoutlook.com/reddit-fined-more-than-14m-over-childrens-privacy-failures-science-climate-tech-news/): Reddit has been fined more than ÂŁ14m by the Information Commissioner’s Office for failing to keep children safe. It is the largest fine ever handed out by the information watchdog over children’s privacy issues. An investigation by the data protection watchdog found the US company used children’s information unlawfully. A statement from the ICO said... - [How 'The Secret Agent' found TĂąnia Maria, other cast members](https://nationoutlook.com/how-the-secret-agent-found-tania-maria-other-cast-members/): For casting director Gabriel Domingues, putting together the ensemble of “The Secret Agent” meant materializing characters inspired by director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s recollections. “It’s not that he was showing us a picture and saying, ‘They must look like this.’ They were ideas of memories that could change,” Domingues says of the Brazilian period thriller about... - [Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled | UK News](https://nationoutlook.com/shake-up-of-support-for-children-with-special-needs-and-disabilities-unveiled-uk-news/): The government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England’s schools. Under the proposals, the number of pupils receiving an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which sets out the level of help a young person is legally entitled to, will start falling each year... - [Prep baseball roundup: Aidan Martinez returns from Tommy John surgery for Birmingham](https://nationoutlook.com/prep-baseball-roundup-aidan-martinez-returns-from-tommy-john-surgery-for-birmingham/): Two years after Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Aidan Martinez returned to the mound for Birmingham High on Monday in the closer’s role and responded with three strikeouts and three walks and no hits in 1 1/3 innings in the Patriots’ 7-4 win over Ventura in the Easton tournament. It’s another positive development... - [Californians 'hunkering down' in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence](https://nationoutlook.com/californians-hunkering-down-in-puerto-vallarta-after-cartel-violence/): Craig Chamberlain planned to have a leisurely breakfast with his wife at Los Muertos beach in Puerto Vallarta. But when they spotted plumes of smoke billowing from the heart of town as they drove into the city, they decided to turn around. About a minute later they were stopped on the road Sunday, and an... - ['Staring down the barrel at higher costs': UK businesses face uncertain future over US tariffs | Money News](https://nationoutlook.com/staring-down-the-barrel-at-higher-costs-uk-businesses-face-u