The trial of Luigi Mangione is one of the most eagerly awaited cases in recent American criminal history and last week’s court appearances by the accused killer acted as a sort of trailer for the still unscheduled main event. As a New York court weighed whether evidence was gathered illegally durin»»»

For the first time in decades, the Los Angeles city council overhauled its rent control rules on Wednesday, sharply lowering the annual rent increases facing tenants in one of the country’s most expensive cities. Under the new regulations, landlords of buildings covered by the city’s rent stabilisa»»»

Via Open The Books, Following a week of protests that have given way to rioting in Los Angeles, Open the Books is taking a look at the cost of restoring and maintaining order. Already ravaged by wildfires earlier this year, the city is now dealing with violence toward law enforcement, incendiary de»»»

New York City tourism faces a setback. Foreign tourist arrivals are sharply declining in 2025. Concerns over US immigration policies are a major reason. The city expects a 17% drop, meaning 2 million fewer tourists. This pause impacts tourism spending. Other cities like Orlando and Los Angeles anti»»»

James B. Milliken has been appointed president of the University of California, starting August 1, with a salary of nearly $1.5 million. James B. Milliken, who has led major public university systems in New York and Texas, was named president of the University of California on Friday. Students walk»»»