WhatsApp data leak affects billions of users
Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.
Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.
New research reveals smoking marijuana significantly reduces alcohol consumption. Could cannabis be a tool for cutting back on drinking? Discover the findings.
The Pacific Palisades fire, LA's most destructive wildfire, killed 12 and destroyed 6800 structures. The Guardian seeks stories from survivors facing the holidays after losing everything.
Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer joins crowded Democratic field to replace Gavin Newsom, pledging to tackle California's affordability crisis. Read his full platform.
Cravath Swaine & Moore offers London lawyers special bonuses up to $150k as US law firms intensify competition for UK legal talent. Discover the impact.
Discover the story behind Curran Hatleberg's best photograph from his Lost Coast series, capturing a miraculous moment in a dusty Californian alley. Explore the art of street photography.
EA launches a free week for Battlefield 6 multiplayer from Nov 25. Play Conquest, Breakthrough & new Sabotage mode. Dive into the action now!
Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking EU discrimination concerns. Critics warn it targets an entire minority.
Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.
A deadly atmospheric river storm has battered California, claiming at least six lives and causing widespread damage. Search continues for missing child amid mudslide threats.
UK law firm Ashurst merges with US firm Perkins Coie in a $2.7bn deal, creating a legal giant with over 3,000 lawyers. Discover how this shapes the global legal elite.
Major transatlantic legal merger sees Ashurst join forces with Perkins Coie, creating a global law firm with 1700 lawyers across 30 offices worldwide.
Scrutiny intensifies over LA fire department's handling of initial blaze that reignited into catastrophic Palisades fire, killing 12 and destroying 6,800 structures. Mayor orders independent probe.
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
Southern California prepares for up to 5 inches of rain from an atmospheric river, with evacuation warnings issued for flood and landslide risks. Stay informed and follow official advice.
John Beam, athletics director featured in Netflix's Last Chance U, fights for life after Oakland campus shooting. Second school shooting in two days rocks California community.
The US Justice Department has joined a lawsuit to block California's new electoral map, escalating a legal battle over redistricting that could impact control of the House in 2026.
Seven immigrants detained at California's largest ICE facility sue US government over life-threatening medical neglect and inhumane conditions. Read the shocking details.
Alyssa Wilson stole a minivan from a sober living home and led police on a dramatic high-speed pursuit across counties before crossing into Mexico. Read the full story.
US Army gynecologist Blaine McGraw faces suspension and lawsuit over allegations he secretly filmed dozens of patients during examinations at Fort Hood medical centre.
The Trump administration is proposing six new oil and gas lease sales off the California coast from 2027-2030, a move Governor Gavin Newsom vows to block. Read the full analysis.
A plain-clothes ICE agent pointed his firearm at a woman in Southern California, prompting police intervention. Read the full details of this disturbing incident and its implications.
In a landmark decision, UNESCO has adopted the first-ever global framework for neurotechnology, aiming to protect human rights and mental privacy against rapidly advancing brain-reading devices.
California's latest congressional redistricting proposal threatens to reshape the state's political landscape, putting Democratic strongholds at risk and setting the stage for an intense 2026 battle for House control.
Discover how California's groundbreaking Proposition 50 could transform prison sentences and reshape the state's approach to criminal justice in 2025.
Republican groups file federal lawsuit against California's redistricting commission, alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering that could reshape the state's political landscape for years to come.
Exclusive analysis reveals how artificial intelligence could transform legal services for smaller UK firms, boosting efficiency and access to justice beyond corporate giants.
In an incredible tale of human resilience, Lucas Renner survived ten brutal days alone in the Northern California wilderness using only his wits and determination after becoming lost during a routine hike.
In a decisive referendum result, California voters have overwhelmingly rejected Proposition 50, blocking a major tax reform initiative that would have introduced a wealth tax and increased corporate taxes.