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Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Who Faked Bomb Threat to City Hall Will Still Receive Pension

Brian Williams, L.A.’s former Deputy Mayor of Public Safety, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of making a false bomb threat targeting City Hall — a call he staged himself before alerting LAPD and Mayor Karen Bass. Despite facing up to 10 years in prison, Williams quietly retired and will still collect a city-funded pension, even as L.A. grapples with a $1 billion budget shortfall.

State’s Final Witness in Karen Read Retrial Dressed as Deceased Officer for Courtroom Reconstruction

In a dramatic turn in the Karen Read retrial, jurors were shown photos of the state’s final witness dressed like the late Boston police officer John O’Keefe to re-create the scene of his death. Accident reconstructionist Dr. Judson Welcher testified that he donned similar clothing to analyze whether Read’s SUV caused the injuries O’Keefe sustained. The defense, which argues O’Keefe was killed inside the house where his body was found, is set to begin its case as the high-profile trial continues.

“Lilo & Stitch” Leads Record-Breaking Memorial Day Weekend at the Box Office

Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” kicked off summer with a massive $183 million domestic haul, helping push Memorial Day Weekend box office totals to a record-breaking $326 million. With theater stocks soaring and a packed slate of blockbusters ahead, the summer movie season is poised to rake in over $4 billion. 

Southwest Airlines Ditches “Bags Fly Free” Policy, Adds New Fees and Fare Rules

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its decades-long “bags fly free” policy, announcing new fees of $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second on flights booked from Wednesday onward. The change is part of a broader overhaul that includes a new basic fare class and onboard safety rules for portable chargers. While some elite passengers will still get free checked bags, the airline also plans to phase out its open-seating system by next year.

Trump Pardons Chrisley Reality Stars Convicted of $30M Fraud

Former “Chrisley Knows Best” stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have been granted a full pardon by President Trump, less than three years after their conviction for bank fraud and tax evasion totaling over $30 million. The surprise decision follows a high-profile campaign led by their daughter Savannah, whose podcast and public support of Trump gained national attention. Critics have questioned the move, calling it another example of celebrity privilege and political favoritism.

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