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Headlines From The Times
Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in “Headlines From The Times.” Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day’s top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you’ll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.
Episodes
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Early California Voter Turnout Surges, NBA Gambling Scandal, LAFD Retaliation Claim, Westminster Mall Redevelopment, Waymo Federal Investigation
California’s early voter turnout is exceeding expectations ahead of November’s special election, with more than 3.4 million mail-in ballots already returned —…
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Trump Seeks $230 Million from DOJ, LAX Terminal Overhaul, Matcha Shortage, Meta AI Layoffs, White House Ballroom Expansion, California Fire Fees, Wilmington Refinery Redevelopment
President Trump demands $230 million from the Justice Department, claiming political investigations caused him financial harm. LAX begins a $30 billion…
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ICE Agent Accidentally Shoots Marshal in LA Raid, Court Backs Trump on Oregon Guard, CalFresh at Risk in Shutdown, Putin Summit Delayed, AWS Outage Hits Major Apps, Starbucks Workers Target Olympic Deal
A deputy U.S. marshal was wounded by a ricochet bullet fired by an ICE agent during a raid in South Los Angeles, triggering multiple federal investigations. A…
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I-5 Artillery Explosion Investigation, Palisades Fire Cleanup, ICE Misconduct Probe, Gaza Ceasefire Tested, Latino Representation, NBC-Apple Streaming Deal
A Marine Corps anniversary event at Camp Pendleton sparked alarm when a live artillery round exploded midair over the I-5 Freeway, striking a California…
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Malibu Crackdown, Venezuela Tensions, County Scandal, Bolton Indicted, Walmart’s AI Push, Beyond Meat’s Collapse
Malibu declares a state of emergency to remove homeless encampments over wildfire fears. The Trump administration escalates military action in Venezuela…
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Judge Blocks Layoffs, California’s Insulin Plan, Housing Fraud Charges, Solar Lawsuit, Waymo’s London Launch, and Spotify’s Netflix Deal
A California judge blocks federal layoffs during the government shutdown. Governor Newsom unveils a new plan to sell low-cost insulin statewide. Federal…
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D’Angelo Dies at 51, California Storm Warnings, Shutdown Fallout, CA Ballot False Conspiracy Theory, Newsom Signs Wildfire Relief Law, New CA AI Laws, Long Beach Self-Checkout Law
R&B legend D’Angelo has died at 51 after a battle with cancer, remembered as a defining voice of neo-soul with albums like Voodoo and Black Messiah. A major…
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Beutner’s Bid, Education Layoffs, USC Rivalry, Hostage Release, SoCal Storms, Tesla Troubles, and ChatGPT Expansion
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner launches his campaign for Los Angeles mayor, challenging Karen Bass. The Trump administration cuts hundreds of jobs…
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Tennessee Factory Blast, MIT Funding Clash, Palisades Fire Criticism, Letitia James Indicted, AI Ads, Nestlé Exit
A deadly explosion at a munitions plant in Tennessee has left workers missing as rescue crews search the site. MIT’s president rejected a White House proposal…
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CA Student Test Scores Up, Shutdown Back Pay Fallout, Lakers Fan Sues LeBron, Israel Gaza Peace Deal, ICE L.A. Emergency Declaration, AI Bubble, UC Scientists Win Nobel Prize
California test scores rose for a second straight year, with major gains in Compton and L.A. Unified as the state adopts new literacy reforms. The federal…
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Palisades Fire Arrest, Troops in Chicago, Comey Indicted, L.A. Trash Hike, CoolKicks Raid, and Surprise Import Fees
Federal agents arrested a Florida man accused of starting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. President Trump deployed…
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National Guard Lawsuit, Maxwell Appeal Rejected, Gaza Peace Talks, Nobel Prize in Medicine, Chevron Refinery Fire, and Flying Taxis in L.A.
Illinois and Chicago sue to block a federal plan to deploy National Guard troops as tensions rise in major U.S. cities. The Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine…
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Refinery Fire, Michigan Church Fundraiser, Russia Drone Attack, Trump Cartel War, Burbank USD Scandal, Apple Vision Pro Shift, Cheetos Dye Change
Firefighters battled a massive explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, shaking nearby homes and raising questions about operations and gas prices. In…
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Denied Asylum, Israel Intercepts Flotilla, Manchester Synagogue Attack, Trump Cuts Climate Funds, Sephora Waste Settlement, UCLA Stagflation Forecast
Title: Kilmar Abrego Garcia Denied Asylum, Israel Intercepts Flotilla, Manchester Synagogue Attack, Trump Cuts Climate Funds, Sephora Waste Settlement, UCLA…
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Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Trump Orders Military Training in U.S. Cities, Government Shutdown, EV Lane Changes, ChatGPT Parental Controls, DoorDash Expands with Kroger
Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist and conservationist, has died at 91. President Trump urges military training in U.S. cities, sparking lawsuits and…
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DACA Proposal, Robotaxi Loopholes, Military Shakeup, AI Coding, Fire Relief, and TikTok Plan
The federal government moves to reopen DACA for first-time applicants as legal challenges loom. In California, police confront gaps in the law after stopping a…
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Gaza Peace Proposal, Tyler Robinson Trial, Church Security Measures, Shutdown Deadline Talks, Dodgers Playoff Preview, Clippers Investigation, LA Tourism Industry Decline, and AI Safety Legislation
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announce a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war, though Hamas has not responded. Attorneys for Tyler…
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James Comey Indicted, Trump Pharma Tariffs, Netanyahu UN Speech, U.S. Veteran Detained by ICE, Starbucks Layoffs, Trump Economy Polls
Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted, while Trump announces new tariffs that could raise drug prices. At the UN, dozens of delegates walked out of the…
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Eaton Fire Evacuation Report, California Electric Bill Refunds, White House Job Cut Warnings, Runyon Canyon Restroom Debate, Calvin Harris Real Estate Loss, Amazon Prime Settlement
The long-awaited report on the Eaton Fire reveals critical evacuation failures, while Californians see refunds on their October electric bills. The White House…
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Dallas ICE Shooting, Detainee Death, $25M Inglewood Settlement, California Ad Volume Bill, Amazon Prime Trial, Nvidia $100B OpenAI Deal
A gunman opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility, killing one detainee and injuring two others before taking his own life. Separately, a former DACA recipient…
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Trump Targets Tylenol, UCLA Grant Ruling, Trump Cancels Meeting With Democrats, NYC Telecom Threat, Fox TikTok Deal, California Insurance Battle
President Trump claims Tylenol is linked to autism, sparking pushback from doctors. A judge orders his administration to restore over $500 million in UCLA…
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LAPD Synagogue Security, Trump’s Retribution Push, Kimmel’s Return, SoCal Weather, Smart Glasses, Port of LA Bridge
The LAPD is increasing patrols around synagogues, schools, and community centers as the High Holy Days approach. President Trump has publicly pressed Attorney…
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Kimmel Pulled from ABC, UC Police Weapons Debate, Pennsylvania Shooting, Discord Probed in Kirk Case, Hawthorne Mall Future, Intel–Nvidia Deal
ABC cancels Jimmy Kimmel Live after backlash to remarks on Charlie Kirk’s killing, while UC police expand their weapons stockpile. Pennsylvania mourns three…
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Israeli Offensive in Gaza, Huntington Beach Unrest, Fed Rate Cut, and Ben & Jerry’s Exit
Israeli forces escalate ground operations in Gaza as Huntington Beach confronts white nationalist unrest. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid labor…
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Robert Redford Dies, SoCal Weather Shifts, Robinson Faces Death Penalty, California Poverty Report, Trump Hints at TikTok Deal
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and founder of Sundance, died at 89. Southern California faces triple-digit heat followed by thunderstorms and rain later…
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Edison Bill Hike, Rubio Meets Netanyahu, New Evidence in Kirk Shooting, Trump Threatens D.C. Takeover
California regulators are set to vote on a 10% Southern California Edison rate hike that could raise household bills by $200 a year. Secretary of State Marco…
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Kirk Shooting Arrest, National Guard to Memphis, Deadly ICE Stop, Toy Hub Opens, SF Housing Costs
Utah police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in the killing of Charlie Kirk after a family member reported his confession and investigators recovered a…
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FBI Hunts Kirk Shooting Suspect, Overdose Bill Advances, Trump Trial Begins, U.K. Fires Ambassador, Amazon Robotaxi Launch, New Girl Scout Cookie
The FBI released images of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing as the manhunt nears 24 hours. California lawmakers passed a bill shielding students from…
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Charlie Kirk Killed, Poland Downs Russian Drones, Hollywood Bodies Found, Rivian Layoffs, DoorDash Drone Tests
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, sparking a shelter-in-place search for a suspect. Poland says it downed multiple Russian drones…
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SAG President Nominations, CA Governor's Race, Newsom Speech, Israel Strikes, Auto Industry, and CA Fair Plan.
Sean Astin is looking to become the next president of SAG, Karen Bass endorsement for Governor of California, Gavin Newsom's speech, Israel strikes Doha…
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Jerusalem Shooting, Supreme Court Immigration Ruling, Bonta Jail Lawsuit, LA Hotel Wage, Trump Epstein Letter, SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Hyundai Raid
Six people are killed after gunmen open fire at a Jerusalem bus stop. The U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportation sweeps in California. Attorney…
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Hyundai Raid, Putin’s Warning, 405 Closures, Trump Hosts Tech Leaders
Nearly 500 workers were detained in a federal immigration raid at Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant, sparking diplomatic involvement from South Korea. Russian…
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L.A. Homelessness Decline, U.S. Job Losses, Kawhi Probe, RFK Jr. Grilled in Senate
Los Angeles has cut street homelessness by 14% in two years, but $90 million in budget cuts threaten those gains. Nearly 900,000 Americans have lost their jobs…
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West Coast Health Alliance, Climate Report Rebuttal, Epstein Survivors Rally, Streameast Shutdown, State Farm Probe, Google AI Push
California, Oregon, and Washington launch the West Coast Health Alliance to shield public health from political interference. Climate scientists issue a…
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Judge Rules Trump’s L.A. Guard Deployment Illegal, Israel Calls Up Reservists, L.A. Football Scandal, OpenAI Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles was illegal under the Posse Comitatus Act. Israel mobilized 60,000…
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Border Security, Duty-Free Shopping, Israel and Gaza war zones, and California employees
Thousands of migrants who once risked everything to reach the US are now turning back. Duty-free shopping may be at risk. LA public defenders are working to…
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Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv, Trans Athlete Spurs School Forfeits, Torrance PD Reform, ICE Raids to Escalate
Russia launched one of its largest airstrikes on Kyiv since the war began, killing at least 18 and injuring dozens, with missiles striking government buildings…
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Trump Expands Control of D.C., South Asia Floods Kill Hundreds, School Shooting in Minneapolis, Florida Detention Camp Shuts Down
President Trump is asserting greater federal power in Washington, D.C., seizing control of Union Station and pledging billions to remake the city. In South…
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Trump’s Fed Fight, COVID Surge, TikTok Deadline, Gaza Strikes, Flag Debate, and AI Models
President Trump moves to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting off a historic legal and financial battle. California faces rising COVID-19 cases…
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Journalists Killed in Gaza, Abrego Garcia in Custody, Search for Baby Emmanuel, L.A. Burglary Crew Busted
Israeli airstrikes killed 19 people in Gaza, including five journalists working at Nasser Hospital, underscoring the dangers for media in the nearly two-year…
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John Bolton Home Searched, Missing CA boy, DC Crime, Alligator Alcatraz, Tik Tok Lawsuit, and Hello Fresh
The FBI searched the home and office of former national security adviser John Bolton as part of a classified documents probe, highlighting the Trump…
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Russia’s Massive Drone Attack, Obama Backs Newsom, Gaza City Takeover, and L.A. Graffiti Towers
Russia launched one of its largest assaults on Ukraine, firing more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles overnight. Former President Barack Obama endorsed…
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LA Student Arrest Sparks Outcry, Trump Targets Museums, Voting Machine Scandal, Menendez Brothers Case Developments
Educators and activists rally for the release of an LA high school student detained by immigration agents, while President Trump escalates his push against the…
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Ceasefire Talks in Gaza, Trump Rules Out U.S. Troops in Ukraine, Metro Ridership Declines, Roblox Lawsuits Over Child Safety
Mediators in Qatar push for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas signals openness to a new proposal, while Israel prepares for a major offensive. President Trump…
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Newsom Pushes Special Election, Zelensky Rejects Putin’s Peace Talk, LA28 Naming Rights Deal, DC Homeless Crackdown
Governor Gavin Newsom calls a November special election to redraw California’s congressional maps in a bid to favor Democrats, sparking criticism over…
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Border Patrol Raids Near Newsom Event, D.C. Sues Over Police Takeover, Border Drones Expand Surveillance, Valley Fever Surges
Border Patrol agents raid near Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting announcement in Los Angeles, drawing condemnation from local leaders. In Washington, D.C…
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Newsom Pushes Special Election, Zelensky Rejects Putin’s Peace Talk, LA28 Naming Rights Deal, DC Homeless Crackdown
Governor Gavin Newsom calls a November special election to redraw California’s congressional maps in a bid to favor Democrats, sparking criticism over…
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LAUSD Moves to Protect Immigrant Students, Gaza Deaths Mount, California Pushback on Federal Actions, Tesla Awards Musk $29 Billion
Los Angeles schools announce new security measures to protect immigrant students from ICE activity as classes resume. In Gaza, Israeli gunfire kills 25 near…
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ICE Facility Conditions Under Scrutiny, California Earthquake Study, Texas Special Session, U.S. Economy Slows
Democratic lawmakers accuse ICE of concealing poor conditions inside a downtown Los Angeles detention site, sparking renewed oversight calls. A new study on a…
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Deadly Steel Plant Blast, Gaza Journalist Killed, Disney Streaming Surge, California Smoke Claim Dispute
One person is dead and another missing after a massive explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh, prompting urgent rescue efforts and a shelter-in-place…
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Health Coverage Risks, Trade Tensions, Heat Wave Strains California, Cleanup Complaints Grow, Disney’s Streaming Gains, and Wildfire Insurance Disputes
New Medicaid work requirements could strip health coverage from millions, with California officials warning that over 3 million residents may be affected. The…
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Fort Stewart Shooting, Border Patrol Raids, Hollywood Murder, Street Safety, Boeing Strike, and a Stock Surge
A soldier opens fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, injuring five before being taken into custody. Army officials say the shooter used a personal weapon, and…
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Epstein Subpoenas, UCLA Funding Freeze, Redistricting Trigger, Tesla Verdict, and Google Antitrust Loss
Congress issues subpoenas for Epstein records, targeting the DOJ and former top officials. UCLA prepares to negotiate with the Trump administration after $336…
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Music Festival Violence, Redistricting Standoff, LAS VEGAS Tourism Falls, Police Data Opens, CA Companies Exit, & Tariffs Rise
Two people are dead and six injured after gunfire erupted at a music festival after-party in downtown Los Angeles. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott is…
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Aging Brains, Green Tech, EV Rush, and Silicon Bets
A new study finds the pandemic accelerated brain aging—even for those who never caught COVID—raising questions about long-term mental health impacts. The U.N…
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Tsunami Alerts, Ukraine Strikes, Policy Shifts, Political Choices, & Silicon Valley Shake-Ups
California officials urge caution along the coast after an 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s east coast sparks tsunami advisories and beach closures, even as…
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Manhattan Shooting, Humanitarian Crisis, Campus Protests, Abortion Fight, Wildfire Costs, & AI Sashimi
UCLA settles a $6.45 million lawsuit from Jewish students over pro-Palestinian protests they say excluded them from campus life. California and other states…
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Wallis Annenberg Legacy, Rising Global Pressure, Alligator Alcatraz Lawsuit, SNAP Data Fight, Stater Bros Strike, & Tea App Breach
Wallis Annenberg, whose decades of giving transformed Los Angeles’ cultural and civic life, has died at 86, leaving behind a profound legacy across education…
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California Steps Up, Political Maps, Driverless Shuttles, and Gaming Lawsuits
California moves to fill a critical gap in disaster research after the Trump administration slashes EPA funding. State Democrats then weigh redrawing…