Rachel Thompson
Rachel Thompson thrives in the fast-paced world of breaking news, delivering accurate and timely updates on national and global events. Her career spans coverage of natural disasters, elections, and major social movements. In her downtime, Rachel enjoys writing fiction and baking.
Expertise: Breaking news, disaster response, human rights issues.
Education: Bachelor’s in Communication, Northwestern University.
Undersea Volcano Near California: Experts Predict Possible Eruption Soon
Axial Seamount: The Coolest Underwater Volcano EverSo, have you heard of Axial Seamount? This bad boy is the best-monitored submarine volcano on the planet!...
Controversy Over Lenient Deal for Convicted L.A. Deputy: Judge vs. Prosecutor
Federal Judge to Decide Fate of L.A. County Sheriff's DeputyIn a shocking turn of events, a federal judge is set to determine later this...
Joe Biden’s 2024 Presidential Run: Cancer Diagnosis & New Book Fuel Questions
Washington, D.C. – So, it turns out that former President Biden has been hit with a bit of a health scare: advanced prostate cancer....
Bleak and Miserable Endings Dominate Cannes 2022 Trends
In Cannes, the weather changes so fast that you can enter a theater in sandals and exit in desperate need of rain boots and...
Scarlett Johansson Stars in ‘SNL’ Season 50 Finale
Scarlett Johansson, in her seventh stint as the host of “Saturday Night Live”, closed out the show’s monumental 50th season. This marked a record-breaking...
Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former President Biden has been hit with some devastating news - he's been diagnosed with a serious case of prostate cancer. His office announced...
L.A. Juvenile Hall Watchdog Claims State Defanged Her
Efty Sharony, a former ombudswoman for the state Office of Youth and Community Restoration, was shocked by the conditions she witnessed during one of...
Top 9 Highlights from Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan at Hollywood Bowl
Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan once again graced the Hollywood Bowl stage on a Friday night, bringing together two iconic figures in American music....
Bruce Springsteen criticizes Trump for attacking free speech
Beef Building Between Springsteen and TrumpOn the third night of his “Land of Hopes and Dreams” tour in Manchester, England, Bruce Springsteen continued to...
Fatal Explosion Near Reproductive Health Clinic in Palm Springs
An explosion that authorities think was “an intentional act of violence” outside a fertility clinic left one person dead in Palm Springs on Saturday....
Rescued Baby Spider Monkey Finds New Life
A baby spider monkey is starting a new chapter at the Oakland Zoo after she was rescued by authorities during a methamphetamine bust in...
L.A. Council Members Vote Despite Legal Warning: Violating Public Meeting Law
When Los Angeles City Council members took up a plan to hike the wages of tourism workers this week, they got some sketchy advice...
Judge Orders Removal of Over 100 Youths from Troubled L.A. County Juvenile Hall
Juvenile Hall Shake-Up: A Crazy MessSo, this judge dude, Miguel Espinoza, gave the thumbs up on Friday to this plan to shuffle more than...
Uncovering the Truth: Blood Feud in O.C. Law Enforcement and Allegations of Corruption
A beef between Orange County’s top prosecutor and a former cop has been heating up for over seven years, making it one heck of...
Yosemite National Park High Sierra Camps Closure: Reasons and Impact
The High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park have been shut down since 2018, and guess what? They're staying closed this summer too! Why,...
Retailers to Increase Prices Amid Trade War Turmoil
Walmart, the big dog of retail, decided it was time to up their prices, giving us a not-so-subtle hint about how President Trump's tariffs...
Recall of Over 1,200 Waymo Automated Vehicles Due to Minor Crashes
Waymo, the self-driving ride-hailing company that started offering rides in Los Angeles last year, is having some issues with over 1,200 vehicles due to...
Los Angeles City Council Approves $30 Minimum Wage for Hotels
Alright, so the Los Angeles City Council went ahead and voted to give workers in the tourism industry a big ol’ raise. The whole...
Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on California: $16 Billion Revenue Loss
Governor Gavin Newsom's office dropped a bombshell on Tuesday, claiming that President Trump's tariff policies are set to drain a whopping $16 billion from...
California Homeowners Facing Surcharges for L.A. County Fire Costs
Insurers in California are trying to make homeowners pay for some of the costs of the devastating Los Angeles County fires that overwhelmed the...