A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle

Somewhere in the days before Wednesday’s vote, Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, sat down and wrote his caucus a letter urging Democrats to reject an amendment that would strip security assistance to Israel. For most of his tenure as Democratic leader, that kind of internal whipping operation would have been unnecessary, because the outcome would have been assumed.

Santa Monica’s Beach Will Rock With Olivia Dean, the Killers, Jack White and Khruangbin, as Goldenvoice Sets First Ocean Way Festival for September

Whatever its other breezy benefits might be, Santa Monica has not been much of a music destination since the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium stopped hosting concerts and especially since the beachside city’s famous Twilight Series on the pier came to an end a dozen years ago. But tens of thousands of music enthusiasts from across the Southern California area may be putting Santa Monica back into their collective GPS when the inaugural Ocean Way Festival takes place on the last weekend in September, presented by Goldenvoice, the company that does Coachella, Stagecoach and many other festivals in the Southern California region.

Seth Green Wants to Join the’Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Live-Action Series: ‘I’d Make a Really Good Mordecai’

“Family Guy” star Seth Green is a big “Dungeon Crawler Carl” fan who wants it to be known he’d love to join the cast of the live-action TV series — but doesn’t want to use his personal connections to land the part.

Eric Church’s Debut Album ‘Sinners Like Me’ Is Still Shaping Country Music

20 Years of Sinning

Twenty years since its release, the LP continues to show how country can mirror real-life, with songs about teen pregnancy, the death penalty, and bad decisions

Vodafone settles legal claim brought by 62 former franchisees

Vodafone has settled a long-running legal claim filed by 62 of its former franchisees who alleged the mobile phone group “unjustly enriched” itself at their expense by up to £85m.

Short sellers load up against SpaceX as stock drops below IPO price

A live feed shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2026.

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Scout Motors Celebrates Its Patriotic Past With The Spirit Of ‘26 SUV

The Scout Motors Spirit of '26 Traveler next to its predecessor from 1976.

Scout Motors

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Scout Motors dusted off a deep cut from its past, rolling out a red, white and blue SUV dubbed the “Spirit of ‘26 Traveler.” The reveal generated some much-needed positive vibes for a brand that’s facing challenges ahead of its 2028 launch.

Spain’s SETT Invests $7.3 Million in New Canary Islands Animation Company Amuse Labs

Spain’s government is investing €6.4 million ($7.3 million) in newly established Canary Islands animation company Amuse Labs, accelerating the archipelago’s push to become a global base for children’s IP.

The deal, structured through state-backed technology investment vehicle SETT, brings together $15.1 million in public and private capital. SETT will hold a 48% stake, while Amuse Studios will become Amuse Labs’ second-largest shareholder.

Uber driver who killed dog walker is also found guilty of trying to murder his landlord

An Uber driver who stabbed a dog walker to death in a “frenzy of violence” while in the grip of a psychotic episode has also been found guilty of trying to murder his landlord.

Volkswagen has entered the robotaxi race

Volkswagen's Moia is launching a pilot robotaxi service in Germany, marking another major automaker stepping deeper into the autonomous mobility arena.