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FBI Memo in Epstein Files Labels Former Harvard Scientist a Chinese Spy

An FBI memo uncovered in the Epstein files describes former Harvard chemistry chair Charles Lieber as a “convicted Chinese spy,” adding a startling new label to a case that already rocked the academic world. Lieber was arrested in 2020 and later convicted of lying to federal investigators about his financial ties to China and his work with a Wuhan laboratory while receiving millions in U.S. research funding. The memo surfaced during a background check connected to venture capitalist Timothy Draper and reveals a web of unexpected associations involving tech leaders, political figures, and individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Lieber now lives and works in China after receiving a controversial sentence in 2023.

Suspended LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho Breaks Silence After FBI Raid

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has spoken publicly for the first time since federal agents raided his home and district offices last month. Carvalho, who has been placed on paid administrative leave, denied wrongdoing as investigators continue to examine a failed AI chatbot education project that reportedly cost the district millions before the company behind it shut down. Federal authorities have not announced any charges, but the probe has raised questions about technology partnerships and leadership at the nation’s second-largest school district.

LAX Approves Rideshare Fee Increase That Could Raise Airport Trip Costs

The Board of Airport Commissioners has approved a rideshare access fee increase at Los Angeles International Airport, raising the charge from $4 to $6 for pickups and drop offs by services like Uber and taxis. Officials say the change is meant to reduce congestion and fund airport improvements, including the long delayed SkyLink train system. Once the train begins operating, the fee could rise to $12, potentially making LAX the most expensive airport in California for rideshare access.

Poll Shows Eric Swalwell Leading California Governor’s Race

A new Emerson College poll finds Rep. Eric Swalwell moving into the lead in California’s race for governor with 17 percent support, edging past Republican commentator Steve Hilton as a crowded field competes to replace term limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. The survey also highlights how unsettled the race remains, with nearly a quarter of voters still undecided and several candidates clustered close behind. The poll offers an early look at where the race stands and what issues are top of mind for California voters as the June primary approaches.

Ye Ordered to Pay $140K to Contractor After Malibu Mansion Trial

A Los Angeles jury has ordered Ye to pay $140,000 to contractor Tony Saxon after a dispute over renovations at the rapper’s Malibu mansion. Saxon claimed he was promised $20,000 per week to oversee construction and security at the property but was paid only a fraction of that amount. Jurors rejected several of Saxon’s larger claims, awarding damages tied primarily to an injury he said occurred while working at the site. The verdict has sparked a heated back-and-forth between Saxon’s attorneys and Ye’s representative Milo Yiannopoulos, with both sides signaling the legal fight is far from over.

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