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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.
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Can Dr. Simi cure the Mexican healthcare system?
Farmacias Similares is the largest privately owned chain of pharmacies in Mexico, and has a cute mascot — Dr. Simi — who is beloved across the country. What…
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Introducing 'Foretold'
"Foretold" is the newest podcast from the L.A. Times, and we're sharing the first episode with you here today. In the fall of 2019, reporter Faith E. Pinho…
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An FBI investigation into college basketball gone wrong
An FBI investigation tried to expose malfeasance in the world of NCAA men’s basketball. Instead, the mirror was turned on the agency itself when one of the…
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Who suffers if the U.S. bans TikTok
Democrat and Republican lawmakers are pushing for a U.S. ban on TikTok, arguing the Chinese-owned social media app is a national security risk. But many of its…
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The mainstreaming of curanderos
For centuries, communities across Latin America have relied on curanderos — healers who rely on indigenous tradition — for their physical and mental health…
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Are Biden and Trump border buddies?
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden decried U.S. border policies enacted by the Trump administration as racist. But Biden has not only not rolled…
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So Donald Trump got indicted...
The indictment of former president Donald Trump has provoked praise and criticism alike. So what’s next? We talk to two of our political wizards to figure it…
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Can music make people care about climate change?
Lucy Jones, California’s beloved earthquake expert, sits down with environment reporter Rosanna Xia to discuss her new project: using music to inspire people…
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The RV homeless encampments of L.A.
Over the last couple of years, RVs in Los Angeles turned from a vehicle for camping to shelter for people who are unhoused. That’s led to multiple complaints —…
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How college gymnasts can finally cash in
For over 100 years, college athletes couldn’t make money competing in their sports. A new NCAA rule around name, image and likeness, or NIL, has changed that…
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A surrender hotline for Russian soldiers
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian military officials have set up a hotline for Russian soldiers to call in and surrender. Is it working to end…
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The flooding in Pajaro, Calif. — and how it all could have been avoided
This year’s historic storms have hit communities of color like Pajaro, Calif., especially hard. It’s a recurring problem that could’ve been avoided…
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A murder mystery, a cover up, and femicide in Mexico
Ariadna López was found murdered on the side of a road in Mexico, one of thousands of women murdered every year in the country. But her death outraged the…
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Silicon Valley Bank's collapse may affect your interest rate
When inflation is high, the Federal Reserve has historically raised interest rates. But the recent failures of banks like Silicon Valley Bank have sparked…
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The judge who likes to overturn gun laws
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez is known for overturning gun bans. Derided and hailed in equal measures, he’s now presiding over a case with far-reaching…
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Michelle Yeoh can finally be herself: ‘Thank you for seeing me’
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh has been a worldwide movie star for decades, known for action-packed roles in films such as “Supercop” and “Crouching Tiger…
Headlines From The TimesOur Masters of Disasters take on toxic spills
The recent release of toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, after a train derailment was a reminder of how devastating such environmental events are for…
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California's ballot-box fast-food fight
Last year, the California State Legislature approved a bill that aimed to improve wages and conditions for fast-food workers, but the fast-food industry raised…
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Academy Nominees aren't Box Office Hits. Do Oscars Still Matter?
The Oscars ceremony is a night to celebrate the best the industry has to offer — but the nominated films are rarely box office hits, and viewership of the…
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The California Dream in Nevada
Californians have long moved to Nevada in search of new business and personal opportunities. But a massive business park near Reno is drawing in businesses…
Headlines From The TimesLegal weed, massive worker exploitation
When California voters legalized cannabis, growers vowed a break from decades of worker exploitation in the state’s agricultural industry. A Times…
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A new age for mental health in workplaces?
Faced with high levels of worker stress, anxiety and burnout as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies pledged that employee mental health would…
Headlines From The TimesAmerica’s first Black prima ballerina: Bernice Harrison
When you think of Black ballerinas, names like Misty Copeland or Janet Collins may come to mind. But did you know that a classical ballet dancer from L.A…
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The war against Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag performers are more visible than ever after decades in the underground, but will recent protests, threats of violence, and restrictive laws set them…
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One year into the Russia-Ukraine war
The first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is this month. L.A. Times global affairs correspondent Laura King has visited Ukraine at four key moments…
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Dianne Feinstein calls it a career
California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced this week she will not run for reelection next year, ending a legendary career that saw her go from San…
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Why hotel rooms for L.A.'s homeless sit empty
The historic Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles reopened in 2021 with a commitment to make it easy for low-income and unhoused people to occupy its rooms. So…
Headlines From The TimesTurkey's earthquake, California's "Big One"
An earthquake as devastating as the one that hit Turkey and Syria this month has been forecast to hit Southern California for decades. What can residents and…
Headlines From The TimesColorado River in Crisis, Pt. 6: The End
The Colorado River is supposed to end at the Gulf of California, but hasn’t done so for decades. A joint effort between the United States and Mexico seeks to…
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Do social-media child stars "work"?
Teenager Piper Rockelle and her friends created a multimillion-dollar YouTube empire. A lawsuit threatens it, and brings up questions about whether what young…
Headlines From The TimesA Super Bowl with two Black quarterbacks
For decades, NFL teams actively discouraged Black players from playing quarterback, the sport’s marquee position.Today, we go through this shameful history —…
Headlines From The TimesColorado River in Crisis, Pt. 5: The Valley
California’s Imperial Valley has some of the lowest rainfall in the state, yet uses the largest allotment of Colorado River water. Why is such an arid part of…
Headlines From The TimesWhat it means to be a Black cowboy
Black people have been part of the American West for centuries. But mainstream cowboy culture long downplayed their contributions, even as they exist in the…
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What’s up with eggs?
All across California, people are asking the same question: Why are eggs so expensive?Californians walk into grocery stores only to find them sold out, or that…
Headlines From The TimesColorado River in Crisis, Pt. 4: The Tribe
For over a century, Native American tribes along the Colorado River have seen other entities take water that had nourished them since time immemorial. With the…
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3 men of color, 3 LAPD encounters. 3 deaths
In a span of 25 hours, three men of color died after encounters with Los Angeles police officers. Could a change in tactics long asked for by activists have…
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A massacre in Monterey Park
A gunman shot and killed 10 people just after a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California. This attack, one of California's worst mass shootings…
Headlines From The TimesColorado River in Crisis, Pt. 3: The Dam
The main way the American West harvests the Colorado River for its water use is by dams that create reservoirs, which are quickly drying up because of climate…
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How the California GOP lost its national sway
For decades, Republicans across the country looked to California for conservative stars and ideas even as the GOP lost its way in the state. Not anymore.Today…
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Dance raves in, dissent out as Saudi Arabia's crown prince dictates new social order
Something unexpected is going on in traditionally conservative Saudi Arabia.Over the last few years, the kingdom has been announcing a loosening of social…
Headlines From The TimesColorado River in Crisis, Pt. 2: The Source
The Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountain snowpack, which provides the water that starts off the river on its epic journey. But as the American West gets…
Headlines From The TimesCalifornia's stormy weather, explained
This month’s record-setting rain and snow across California also comes with terms many of us know but can’t explain. Today, we do that with our Masters of…
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Can the Golden Globes come back?
The Golden Globes is going to air this week on NBC after a year-long hiatus in the wake of a scandal over its parent company, the Hollywood Foreign Press…
Headlines From The TimesColorado River in Crisis, Pt. 1: A Dying River
The Colorado River is the water lifeline for tens of millions of people across the American Southwest, which couldn’t have developed the way it is today…
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California's fight with affirmative action
The Supreme Court appears ready to abolish affirmative action later this year. The case seeking to declare it unconstitutional has schools that consider race…
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What losing Nancy Pelosi as a leader means for Dems
A new Republican-led House of Representatives convenes tomorrow, and after decades as a Democratic leader, Nancy Pelosi is stepping away from the helm…
Headlines From The Times2022 in culture: Bad Bunny, the Slap and more
This year, Beyonce blessed fans with her album, “Renaissance,” the Daniels — Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — released the surreal trip of a movie…
Headlines From The TimesThe best and worst in 2022 politics
Ukraine, abortion, midterms, racist tape leaks — 2022 was a lot, politically. We gather our newsroom experts to break down the year. Read the full transcript…
Headlines From The TimesThe good and bad of natural disasters in 2022
This year, we saw a pandemic that just won’t quit, a face-melting heatwave and an underwater volcano eruption that wreaked all kinds of havoc. 2022 brought…
Headlines From The TimesDr. Fauci's tips for the tripledemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the most prominent public health officials in history due to his work during the HIV/AIDS crisis and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…
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The crypto crash was inescapable
Cryptocurrency started the year strong. But as 2022 ends, what was supposed to be a revolutionary way to buy, save and invest has collapsed. The price of…
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Housing the unhoused, voucher edition
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration authorized over a billion dollars in housing vouchers to help people stay off the streets. The program…
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A culture war over electric cars?
The Biden administration is pushing electric vehicles as the future. So are major auto makers. But how will that play out in red states? We travel to…
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Will Swifties take down Ticketmaster?
After Ticketmaster botched sales for Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert tour, her die-hard fans, known as Swifties, did more than just whine on social media. They…
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The nightmare that is identity theft
Jessica Roy was hanging with friends at a piano bar when her wallet was stolen — and became a victim of identity theft. Roy filed the necessary reports and…
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Keke Palmer’s Hollywood reality — and dreams
Keke Palmer has already racked up two decades in show business. She acts, sings, hosts a TV show and is the face of numerous memes — and she has big plans for…
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The grad student strike at UC schools
The workload for graduate students, researchers and assistants who take on-campus jobs for their discipline is notoriously underpaid and endless. That’s why…
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Has zero-COVID checkmated China's Xi?
Mainland China is roiled by protests, the size of which have not been seen in a generation. People are calling for an end to the government’s strict…
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Why the U.S. clamps down on rail strikes
This week, Congress passed a bill that effectively imposed an agreement between rail workers and their companies and prohibited a strike. Politicians feared…
Headlines From The TimesThe megaflood, next time in California
Few people associate urban and suburban Southern California with floods anymore, mostly because many of its rivers were dammed up or transformed into concrete…