Rams
The Rams inform Ernest Jones IV and his agents they are open to trading the team captain and that his representatives can speak with other teams.
Business
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could have major consequences for California’s economy, which has a lot riding on trade, especially with China and Mexico.
World & Nation
Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say a new strategic partnership is a breakthrough, but what it means for their relationship is still uncertain.
Some of Trump’s Cabinet picks have raised hopes that his policies will not be wildly disruptive or bring back inflation. That may be wishful thinking.
Music
Coldplay has added 10 dates to its record-breaking Music of the Spheres world tour. The English rock band will play in Northern California next spring.
Oasis’ newly reunited brothers have set five shows on the North American leg of their tour, which will not use dynamic pricing for ticket sales.
Climate & Environment
California farms export billions of dollars’ worth of crops to other nations. Trump’s tariff plans could trigger retaliation, harming the industry.
The North American monsoon plays an important role in the climate of the Four Corners states, bringing crucial moisture to areas that would otherwise be dry.
Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas near a deal to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip.
Opinion
Biden can end some tariffs with the stroke of a pen. Come January, Donald Trump might be loath to reinstate them and cause a price spike.