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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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Trump’s First 100 Days, Amazon Clash, Kobe Mural Restored, and California’s Doctor Shortage
President Trump marks 100 days into his second term with sweeping executive actions and rising criticism over tariffs. Amazon and the White House clash over…
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Palisades Fire Test, L.A. County Strike, Tech Layoffs, Dollar Drops
Federal investigators begin a controlled burn in Pacific Palisades to determine the cause of January’s deadly fire. Tens of thousands of L.A. County workers…
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Measles Risks Rise, E. Coli Lawsuits Mount, Jack in the Box Shutters Stores
Stanford scientists warn that if childhood vaccination rates stay low, measles could become as common as the flu by 2050. A California produce supplier faces…
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California’s Economy Grows, Port Traffic Shrinks, and a Real ID Deadline Nears
California’s economy is now the world’s fourth-largest, but new federal tariffs could put that growth at risk. Meanwhile, the state is racing to get more…
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Bar Exam AI Sparks Outrage, Homeless Funds Under Scrutiny, Amazon Faces Union Showdown
California’s State Bar admits it used AI to write bar exam questions, triggering outrage, legal review, and calls for reform. Los Angeles voters approved…
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A New Pope, ICE Raids, Labor Disruptions, and a Major Opioid Settlement
The Catholic Church prepares to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. Southeast Asian immigrants in Southern California are being detained or…
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Pope Francis Remembered, Mayor Bass Charts L.A.’s Future, Wall Street Stumbles Again
Californians mourn the passing of Pope Francis, honoring his legacy of compassion, inclusion, and peace. Mayor Karen Bass delivers a hopeful State of the City…
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LAX Falls in Rankings, RFK Assassination Files Released, Gold Prices Surge, and Trader Joe’s Expands
LAX drops out of the top 10 busiest airports in the world as regional airports like Long Beach and Burbank break records. Newly declassified documents on the…
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Google Monopoly Ruling, Union Moves, and a Menendez Trial Delay
California lawmakers push for a bill that would pause mortgage payments for disaster survivors—no interest, no penalties, no taxpayer cost. Hopes for the…
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Newsom Sues Over Tariffs, Meta Faces Breakup, and AI Chip Export Controls Trigger Tech Stock Sell-Off
Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit challenging the scope of President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs, citing potential economic impacts on…
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Robotaxis, 2028 Olympic Venues and a $10M Heist in Downtown LA
A dramatic Hollywood-style heist rocked downtown L.A., as thieves tunneled into a jewelry shop and made off with over $10 million in gold and gems. LA28…
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Immigration Shifts, PCH Reopening, Tariffs Hit Tourism and Stocks Rebound
A dramatic shift in immigration shows more highly skilled workers arriving from Asia, transforming tech hubs and job markets. Tourism takes a hit amid trade…
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Sea Stars, Sidewalk Bots, Soboroff’s Exit, and AI Job Hacks
Steve Soboroff steps down from L.A.’s fire recovery team with some parting criticism. In Monterey Bay, scientists are working to revive a giant starfish that…
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California Lawsuit, Hantavirus Deaths, Tariff Pain, and Prada’s Big Buy
California is suing the Trump administration over plans to take back pandemic-era school funding. In Mammoth Lakes, three people have died from hantavirus…
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Hollywood, Homeless Funds & the Fight to Unionize
The feds just launched a criminal task force to investigate potential fraud in L.A.'s homelessness funding. Hollywood may lose access to China’s massive movie…
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New Leadership, High-Tech Tariffs & Renters' Relief
Los Angeles gets a new deputy mayor for public safety as former FBI agent Robert Clark. The Supreme Court pauses a controversial deportation case that could…
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Fire Zones, Tariff Fallout & TikTok's New Deadline
California expands its wildfire hazard zones, affecting millions of residents and triggering new rules on home safety. Governor Newsom pushes back on Trump’s…
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Markets Dive, Schools on Deadline, and Hollywood Slows Down
Trump’s sweeping tariffs send markets into a tailspin—and some fear a recession could be next. Schools across the country are on a 10-day countdown to drop DEI…
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Liberation Day, Insurance Spikes, and California’s Governor Race Heats Up
Trump declares “Liberation Day” and hits global imports with sweeping new tariffs—sparking fears of a trade war. Xavier Becerra jumps into the California…
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Prison Empires, Power Lines, and Billion-Dollar Tech Plays
A convicted killer running a criminal network from behind bars. A wildfire investigation zeroing in on a re-energized power line. Elon Musk’s surprise merger…
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Sales Tax Hike, Trump’s 3rd Term Talk, and the Rise of AI Gyms
Sales taxes just went up across L.A. County—find out how much more you’ll pay and where that money’s going. Plus, Trump says he’s seriously thinking about a…
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Seagrass, Firefighters, and Apple’s Big Move
An ocean meadow with superpowers is being torn apart, L.A. firefighters face toxic threats from recent wildfires, and Apple bets big on Hollywood with a…
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Health Cuts, Gang Indictments, Car Tariffs & Retail Shakeups
RFK Jr. proposes deep cuts to federal health agencies, including the CDC and FDA. A high-profile Crips leader faces a sweeping federal indictment. Trump’s new…
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Swatting Hoaxes, Space Rocks, and Rideshare Battles
A swatting hoax sparks chaos at a California college—and lawmakers want to close the legal loophole that let it happen. NASA gears up to launch a $1.4 billion…
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Arrest in L.A. Rape Case, Fire Lawsuits Heat Up, and Tariffs Rattle Alcohol Industry
A serial rapist is behind bars after DNA evidence connects him to crimes spanning two decades. In Altadena, Erin Brockovich and Ben Crump lead the charge for…
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Leaked Chats, Sick Sea Lions & a DNA Goldmine
A U.S. war plan accidentally leaked to a journalist. Sick sea lions invading beaches. 23andMe files for bankruptcy—and your DNA could be sold. Plus, L.A…
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Burning Teslas, AI Tacos & Water from the Sea
Teslas are being torched and defaced across the country, as Elon Musk becomes a political flashpoint. Plus, California tests a wild new way to turn ocean water…
Headlines From The TimesIntroducing, Boiling Point: Climate Change Is No Joke. Or Is It?
Introducing a new podcast from LA Times Studios and award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth, Boiling Point, where Sammy breaks down the many complexities…
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Missed Warnings, Voter Fury, and First-Class Upgrades
A convicted rapist, two dead women, and years of missed chances. We dig into the troubling case of David Pearce. Plus, California Democrats face voter anger…
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JFK Files Declassified, UC Hiring Freeze & Tesla’s Taxi Test
The Trump administration just released 80,000 pages of JFK assassination files, but no major revelations have been found—yet. Meanwhile, the University of…
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Gaza Cease-Fire Shattered, Google’s $32B Deal & Climate Cuts
War erupts in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes kill over 400 people, ending the cease-fire. Meanwhile, Google makes its biggest buyout ever, snatching up…
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Diplomatic Fallout, Medi-Cal’s Billions, and Soaring Credit Card Debt
The U.S. orders South Africa’s ambassador to leave, escalating tensions between the two countries. California’s Medi-Cal program faces a $6.2 billion…
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Toxic Waste, Trade Wars, and Wage Theft
A recycling plant scandal lands its owners in jail after exposing students to toxic waste. Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs for California businesses. And…
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Budget Battles, Banned Corn, and Big Tech Troubles
California’s $9.5 billion healthcare program for undocumented immigrants is $3 billion over budget, forcing lawmakers to consider tough cuts. Mexico just…
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LAPD Secrets, Earthquakes, and Rising Health Care Costs
In this episode, we uncover secret LAPD recordings revealing disturbing behavior within the force. Plus, Malibu’s earthquake surge, skyrocketing health…
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California’s Controversial Water Dump
Billions of gallons of water were released from two California dams, despite warnings it could cause flooding and waste resources. What led to the decision?…
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Angelenos Support Tougher Building Codes
Wildfires are reshaping public opinion, but will lawmakers act? Katie Porter shakes up the 2026 governor’s race, State Farm faces backlash over insurance…
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Egg Prices, Bitcoin, and a Corrupt Cop
Egg prices are soaring, and Democrats see it as a way to win back voters, while Trump shifts blame to Biden. An L.A. sheriff’s deputy is caught smuggling…
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Newsom’s Surprising Take on Trans Athletes
Governor Gavin Newsom shifts his stance, calling fairness concerns in trans sports “legit,” stirring debate among Democrats. Plus, Pacific Palisades residents…
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Cleaning Up America’s Food—But At What Cost?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to ban harmful food additives, but can stricter oversight get funded? L.A. launches a plan to build affordable starter homes…
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Trump’s Trade War and California’s Water Crisis
Trump’s tariffs spark a trade war with Mexico and Canada, raising costs for U.S. consumers. In California, job cuts at the Bureau of Reclamation threaten the…
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Trump’s Return: A Speech That Could Redefine Executive Power
Trump returns to Congress, pushing for expanded executive power—while some Democrats protest. Pacific Palisades debates new affordable housing, but not…
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Measles Outbreak Warning: L.A.'s First Case
In this episode, Los Angeles reports its first measles case in nearly a decade, raising concerns about vaccination rates and public exposure. Plus…
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Hollywood Crime Thriller or Real-Life Murder?
In this episode, the trial of a murdered Hollywood pimp reveals a tangled web of gang rivalries, Russian prison tattoos, and a deadly power struggle. Plus…
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Newsom Weighs Clemency for the Menendez Brothers
In this episode, California Governor Gavin Newsom takes a key step toward possible clemency for the Menendez brothers—could they be released in 2025? Plus…
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Newsom's $920M Plan To Address Homelessness
In our latest episode where we discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's bold $920 million initiative to tackle California's homelessness crisis, demanding local…
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Weather Woes and Corporate Moves
This episode explores the environmental and business shifts making waves. We start with fire debris washing up on LA's beaches, a concern for health officials…
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No Land of Refuge: Inside Jordan's Gaza Refugee Camp
This Headlines episode begins in Jordan's Jerash refugee camp, where dire conditions challenge Palestinians amidst political upheaval. We then explore…
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McConnell Won't Seek Reelection in 2026
In this episode, we delve into Senator Mitch McConnell's pivotal decision not to seek reelection in 2026, a move that stirs the political pot in the GOP and…
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Airbnb co-founder donations $15 million to Steadfast LA to help wildfire victims rebuild
When wildfires strike, some communities burn—but one neighborhood in Irvine proves that doesn’t have to be the case. A controversial procedure—leg lengthening…
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President Trump renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the race for California governor. Insurers in California have been pulling out of high-risk wildfire areas, leaving home…
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The Egg Price Hike: Why Californians Are Paying More for Breakfast
Egg prices are skyrocketing, hitting Californians hard. Freight trains loaded with Nike merchandise have become targets for thieves in California. U.S…
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Altadena’s Water Crisis: Why Residents Still Can’t Drink the Tap
Weeks after the devastating fires, many in Altadena still lack access to clean drinking water. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is facing a wave…
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Could ten more patrolling engines have prevented the Palisades Fire?
According to the CDC, bird flu infections in dairy cows are more widespread than previously thought. When flames erupted in the Pacific Palisades, fire crews…
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Could Canada really become America’s 51st state?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sparks controversy by opting not to require soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Meanwhile, economic losses from…
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How trans surfers find community
Trans surfers are beginning to find community among themselves in a sport that too often isolates and even shuns them. Today, we hang out with some at the…
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Masters of Disasters origin stories!
In a live taping, three of our Masters of Disasters talk about how they got into covering catastrophes, why they continue to do it — and how they try to convey…
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Can anything stop distracted driving?
After a decades-long decline in automobile fatalities, numbers began to go up with the dawn of smart phones. Laws banning use of cellphones while driving…
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The music genre Korean elders 'trot' to
“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in popularity in Southern California. The biggest fans?…
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Is Biden too old to run again?
When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024 and wins, he’ll beat own record. Is that a problem?Today…