Two lawsuits were filed this week in California demanding prominent museums relinquish artwork seized by Nazi officials. Read full story Author: Kevin Rector
Hiltzik: An ‘independent’ study takes Paramount’s side in its merger battle. But Paramount paid for it
A ‘leaked’ study paints a grim picture for L.A. if Paramount fails to merge with Warner Bros. Here’s why you shouldn’t trust it. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
California voters deeply frustrated by length of November ballot, state and nation’s direction
Californians are deeply frustrated with the length of the November ballot, which includes 14 propositions, and gloomy about the direction of the state and the nation, according to a new …
Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to improving global AI access
Amid calls for slowing down AI development, new funding from Bill Gates’ philanthropic organization will support education, healthcare, agriculture and language gaps. Read full story Author: Ella Chakarian
Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay need to fix the Rams’ suddenly broken offense
One bad game doesn’t mean the season is over, but for a Rams team set on a Super Bowl-or-bust trajectory, they can’t afford another prime-time stumble. Read full story Author: …
Caruso and Bass appear together at Palisades groundbreaking. But will he endorse her?
Former mayoral rivals Bass and Caruso appeared together for a groundbreaking of the Palisades Recreation Center to replace the facility that burned in the Palisades fire. Read full story Author: …
Questions, grief after explosive crash of McLaren kills O.C. car influencer, Florida 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 …
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are divorcing after 9 years of marriage
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are calling it quits nearly a decade after they said ‘I do’ in a private countryside ceremony. Read full story Author: Emily St. Martin
Kim Kardashian is awarded 1 euro by a Paris court nearly 10 years after she was robbed of jewels
The symbolic payout leaves Kim Kardashian $1.15 richer and closes the chapter on the 2016 armed robbery. Read full story Author: Emily St. Martin
Navy sailor admits to selling fentanyl-laced pill aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
A sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln was convicted of selling drugs to other sailors, leading to one death. Read full story Author: Fedor Zarkhin
Stolen Tesla drives onto San Diego boardwalk during police chase, hitting a pedestrian
A man driving a stolen Tesla in San Diego led police on a chase that ended on a boardwalk, where the driver hit a pedestrian, according to authorities. Read full …
Perez Hilton’s family addresses ‘false reports’ on the blogger’s mental and physical state
Perez Hilton’s family is offering a health update and clearing up ‘false reports’ tied to the blogger’s mental and physical condition after a violent mental health crisis unfolded on TikTok …
Judy Collins on the art of the farewell
The 87-year-old singer and songwriter looks back on her long career amid a farewell tour that will bring her to Santa Barbara this month. Read full story Author: Mikael Wood
Who is ‘Misty Green’? We sat down with Rosalind Eleazar, Toronto’s breakout star
In the title role of Chris Rock’s new film, the ‘Slow Horses’ star explores the pitfalls of Hollywood in an acting showcase that comes along rarely. Read full story Author: …
Squeeze is back and bigger than ever with a headlining Hollywood Bowl gig
For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the …
This Beverly Hills killing was ‘like in a horror movie.’ What really happened to Vanik Voskanyan?
More than 100 people attended the funeral of Vanik Voskanyan, 40, who was stabbed in Beverly Hills. Family pushed back on reports that characterized him as homeless. Read full story …
The U.S.-Canada Trade War Nobody Asked For
At 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 8, Canada matched President Trump’s tariffs “dollar for dollar” by imposing 15-50% duties on more than 700 American-made products, including steel, cement, dairy, and electronics. …
The Immigration Politics of a Felon’s Pardon
How far will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul go to keep immigrant criminals in this country? So far, she’ll even pardon a man convicted of an aggravated felony, if that’s …
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth. Read full story Author:
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump. Read full story Author: