L.A.-based analysts say the 2028 Olympics will supercharge revenue, jobs and taxes. Projections for the Paris Olympics didn’t pan out. Read full story Author: James Rainey
New details emerge in explosive McLaren crash that killed influencer and model
A pine tree along Culver Drive is the site of a growing memorial after a high-speed McLaren crash split the car in two, killing Orange County car influencer James Wehr …
Feds find small alligator, 42 kilos of fentanyl in downtown L.A. luxury apartment
Federal authorities said they found firearms and a small alligator at an apartment in the Olympic + Hill building, where they arrested two suspects who are charged with intent to …
Kia, Hyundai face $1 billion in lawsuits over easy-to-steal cars after 9th Circuit ruling
Insurers can sue Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai for payouts on theft-prone car models, the appellate court ruled. Such thefts are likely to plague the state into the 2040s, a …
Inside the new pop-up where celebrity chefs serve food-court favorites
Here’s how L.A.’s Chain is turning its nostalgic lens on the mall food court with help from a few celebrity chefs. Read full story Author: Stephanie Breijo
Ed Sheeran tour shakeup: Finneas among artists withdrawing amid Macklemore’s firing
Finneas and Aaron Rowe are among the musical acts that have pulled the plug on their upcoming performances with Ed Sheeran, in the latest shake up to the singer’s tour. …
Ed Sheeran thinking out loud: Decision to boot Macklemore from tour over Gaza remarks ‘not mine’
Ed Sheeran speaks out about his tour promoter’s decision to drop Macklemore from the remaining dates of his Loop tour. Read full story Author: Alexandra Del Rosario
Mikayla Matthews quits ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ because of news that goes against her ‘morals’
Mikayla Matthews announced she has left ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ for now because ‘there’s no amount of money worth going against my morals.’ Read full story Author: Tracy …
JJ Gabriel, a top soccer prospect at age 15, wants out of his Manchester United deal
JJ Gabriel, a 15-year-old rising soccer star, was set to become Manchester United’s youngest first-team player. Instead, he has requested to be released from his youth deal with the club. …
California judge charged with manslaughter in bicyclist’s death
Kings County Superior Court Judge Kendra Weber allegedly struck and killed Bryan Leroy Garcia while he was riding a bicycle last year. Read full story Author: Fedor Zarkhin
San Francisco’s ‘rideshare rapist’ sentenced to 150 years in prison
A 44-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of a string of sexual assaults in San Francisco when he was posing as a rideshare driver. …
The secret to Josh Silver’s bestselling book ‘Fruit Fly’? Go gay. Go sad. Go dark.
Author Josh Silver turns publishing’s obsession with trauma on its head in his buzzy, sold-out debut ‘Fruit Fly.’ The acclaimed author will discuss his book in Los Angeles on Wednesday. …
Trump Defended A.I. Data Centers on Truth Social, and Commenters Clapped Back
The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism. Go to Source Author: Stuart A. Thompson https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Demand Tighter Controls on A.I.
At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence. Go to Source Author: Jeremy W. …
Trump Fights Back After Judge Says Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center
President Trump threatened to cancel a $257 million renovation of the performing arts venue if the judge’s ban was not overturned. Go to Source Author: Julia Jacobs and Zach Montague …
Kash Patel Suggests FBI Agents Could Go to Election Polling Sites
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations. Go to Source Author: Devlin Barrett https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto. Go to Source Author: David Yaffe-Bellany https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Rising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World
From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are leading to protests and blackouts. Go to Source Author: Damien Cave https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help. Go to Source Author: …
Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues
The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election. Go to Source …