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Judge Orders Justin Baldoni Pay Blake Lively $407K in Legal Fees
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- Judge Orders Justin Baldoni Pay Blake Lively $407K in Legal Fees
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- 0:35
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- 1 day ago
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- Blake Lively has been awarded about $407,000 in attorneys’ fees and court costs following the dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against her. Lively had asked for more than $8 million, but a federal judge found the hours billed by her attorneys were unreasonable and opted to award her a much smaller amount. It could be the final chapter in the high-profile legal battle between the two “It Ends With Us” stars.
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- USC & UCLA Launch New AI Degrees as Job Market Changes
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- 0:57
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- 1 day ago
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- USC and UCLA are launching new degree programs focused on artificial intelligence.
USC is introducing its first undergraduate AI degree, where students will learn to build AI systems for fields like robotics, drug discovery, and agriculture.
UCLA is taking a different approach by introducing a new department that would combine AI with the humanities.
Both schools are emphasizing ethics and tools to spot bias, misinformation, and errors.
But as the AI landscape evolves quickly, some worry that coursework could become outdated before a student even graduates.
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- Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Says Inflation Is Too High
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- 1:44
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- 1 day ago
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- In his first major speech as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh told the Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference that inflation — currently at 3.7%, above the Fed's 2% target — remains a top concern, and warned the central bank will act if prices don't ease.
Warsh didn’t offer “forward guidance” on interest rates, signaling he wants a quieter Fed that lets economic data drive policy instead of public commentary.
The Fed's next rate decision comes in mid-September.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
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- NFL Ends The Pro Bowl Game After 75 Years | Here's What Replaces It
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- 0:34
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- 2 days ago
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- The NFL is officially retiring the Pro Bowl game after more than 70 years. While the annual exhibition is coming to an end, 88 players will still earn Pro Bowl honors and be recognized at a new celebration in Los Angeles featuring flag football events. Here's what the changes mean for players and fans.
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- So your home didn’t burn. But can you move back?
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- 1:22
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- 2 days ago
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- The L.A. fires destroyed more than 13,000 structures, but thousands more were left standing in their wake. They were not burned, but saturated in smoke. Even homes beyond the perimeter of the burn zone had smoke damage. But there still hasn't been a lot of testing of these structures — or the soil around them — to see what toxic materials remain, leaving doubt in the minds of some survivors about whether it's safe to come back.
A handful of local government organizations, universities and nonprofits have stepped in to help. The latest effort is coming from the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with the state and nonprofit groups: a $3-million program for homes still standing in the Eaton fire area where pregnant women and children under 6 reside.
In this latest episode of Rebuilding L.A., Times reporter Tony Briscoe talks to host Kate Cagle about the lingering environmental effects of the fire and the clean up so far. Listen to the whole epi...
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- LeBron James Borrowed Nearly $300 Million Months Before Joining Lakers
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- 0:34
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- 2 days ago
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- LeBron James took out a nearly $300 million loan in 2018, right before joining the Los Angeles Lakers. The previously unreported deal involved companies advised by Guggenheim Partners, which was led by Mark Walter at the time. Walter later became the Lakers’ controlling owner.
James’ company used future revenue as collateral, including money from his lucrative Nike deal. There’s no indication the loan was tied to LeBron’s move to LA.
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- NYC Mayor Mamdani's New Business Council: Who's In, Who's Missing
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- 2:25
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- 2 days ago
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- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tapped a fifteen member Business Advisory Council with executives from real estate, retail, dining, sports, and healthcare. But missing from the council are executives from the city's largest financial employers, like BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase. There's been tension between Mamdani's democratic socialist platform and a skeptical business community, including his public clash with Citadel's Ken Griffin over a proposed pied-à-terre tax.
The council's mission is to help grow the city's economy, which is facing slow job growth and a tight budget. SoFi Chief Market Strategist Liz Thomas gives L.A. Times Studios her insight on what kind of leaders should be shaping economic policy.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
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- What’s Really Inside Your Mattress?
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- 27:18
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- 3 days ago
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- Are you sleeping on 20 gallons of crude oil? In this episode we peel back the covers on the "clean sleep" movement to reveal what's hiding inside many conventional mattresses.
Arin Schultz, Chief Growth Officer at Naturepedic explains how conventional bedding affects your health, how to spot greenwashing, and how hand-crafted, organic materials can transform your sleep quality.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Why conventional mattresses are loaded with crude oil, off-gassing chemicals, and flame retardants—and how they contribute to night sweats, headaches, and allergies.
* What terms like "natural" and "eco" actually mean, and why certifiers like GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and EWG Verified matter.
* How to tailor firmness levels for couples, adjust support through pregnancy, and refresh your mattress layers over time.
* Practical, step-by-step advice for choosing organic sheets, temperature-regulating wool, shredded la...
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- Beloved Actor and Cult Icon Tim Curry Dies at 80
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- 0:32
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- 3 days ago
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- One of Hollywood’s most distinctive and versatile actors has died. Tim Curry, known for his unforgettable performances including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise the Clown in IT, passed away on Wednesday at 80. His cause of death has not been released.
Curry had a long career on stage and screen. After he suffered a stroke in 2012, he continued working as a voice actor.
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- Meta to Pay $16.7b in Landmark Youth Mental Health Settlement
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.7 billion to settle claims from California and other states that its platforms harmed the mental health of young users. The tech giant denies wrongdoing, but will roll out new daily usage limits and other measures on Facebook and Instagram.
California alone could collect up to $2.1 billion.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
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- For Homes Still Standing, Lead And Other Toxins Are Still A Concern
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- 44:32
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The LA fires destroyed more than 13,000 structures, but thousands more were left standing in their wake. They were not burned, but saturated in smoke. Even homes beyond the perimeter of the burn zone had smoke damage. But there still hasn't been a lot of testing of these structures — or the soil around them — to see what toxins remain, leaving doubt in the minds of some survivors about whether it's safe to come back.
In the absence of the federal government, a handful of local government organizations, universities, and nonprofits have stepped in to help with soil testing. The latest effort is coming from the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. They just announced a $3 million program in conjunction with some nonprofits groups to test and clean the soil at homes still standing in the areas impacted by the Eaton Fire.
GUEST: Tony Briscoe, Environmental Reporter for the L.A. Times.
Feds won’t test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup: https://www...
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- SoFi's Liz Thomas on the AI Bubble, the Buildout, and How to Cut Through the Noise
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- 15:37
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- 4 days ago
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- The AI buildout is reshaping more than tech stocks. SoFi's Chief Market Strategist Liz Thomas breaks down whether the AI trade is a bubble, and if that framework even matters, and how AI is beginning to reshape industries well beyond tech. She also discusses what she thinks investors should be paying attention to right now and weighs in on AI regulation — and why she doesn't expect Washington to act anytime soon.
Thomas is the host of The Important Part: Investing with Liz Thomas, a podcast featuring leading voices in finance and business. She joins L.A. Times Studios' Faith Pinnow from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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- Ryan Gosling's Marvel 'Ghost Rider' Gets Official Release Date
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- 0:37
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- 4 days ago
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- Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider officially has a release date. Marvel Studios announced the highly anticipated reboot will hit theaters on July 28, 2028, with Shawn Levy directing and Jonathan Tropper writing the screenplay. The film joins Marvel's growing 2028 slate alongside X-Men and Black Panther 3.
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- LA28 Is Promising the “Best Paralympic Games Ever.” Can They Deliver?
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- 11:50
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- 4 days ago
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- Los Angeles is preparing to host the Paralympics in 2028, and organizers have set the ambitious goal of staging what they call the “best Paralympic Games ever.” But what will it take to make that happen? LA Times sports reporter Thuc Nhi Nguyen breaks down LA28’s plans to address its biggest challenge: making the Games accessible for thousands of athletes and fans with disabilities, especially with UCLA’s hilly campus serving as the Paralympic Village.
Plus: Thuc Nhi discusses what the 2026 World Cup revealed about accessibility in Los Angeles, and why the Paralympics should be viewed as elite competition, not an afterthought to the Olympics.
You can read the full story from the LA Times here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-08-16/how-la28-aims-to-stage-best-paralympic-games-ever
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- David Lynch's Los Angeles: The Places That Inspired His Iconic Films
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- 1:01
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- 4 days ago
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- David Lynch's love for Los Angeles shaped some of the most unforgettable moments in film. From Bob's Big Boy in Burbank to Franklin Canyon, Greystone Mansion, and Mulholland Drive, the late director drew inspiration from landmarks across Southern California. Here's a look at the places that helped define the visionary behind Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive.
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- Why Your Diet Could Be Failing (Try This First)
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- 45:03
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- 5 days ago
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- This is a sponsored episode, paid for by BIOptimzers, and does not involve the L.A. Times Newsroom. Are you doing "everything right" with your diet, but still struggling with low energy, sluggish digestion, brain fog, or poor recovery? Head to https://bioptimizers.com/livewell and use code LIVEWELL for 15% off your order. You'll also unlock exclusive discounts, surprise bonuses, and special offers available to listeners. Plus, every order is backed by a 365-day money-back guarantee. In this episode of Live & Well, Wade Lightheart, co-founder of BIOptimizers, exercise physiologist, and former 3x Canadian Natural Bodybuilding Champions shares why most dietary strategies fall short and what core cellular habits actually drive long-term health. In this video, you’ll discover: • Why standard diets don’t always deliver results. • Wade Lightheart's 7-part "AWESOME" formula for cellular longevity. • How gut degradation and age affect your ability to absorb key nutrients. • Why musc...
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- Tony Romo's CBS Future Uncertain as J.J. Watt Steps In
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- 0:36
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- 5 days ago
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- Tony Romo's future at CBS remains uncertain heading into the NFL season. He was placed on leave following a July arrest on suspicion of impaired driving, and CBS Sports President David Berson says there's no timetable for his return. J.J. Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on CBS's lead broadcast team, a move the network says is about NFL coverage stability. Romo has a court hearing scheduled for September 21.
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- Why Wealthy Californians Are Buying Second Passports
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- 0:45
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- 5 days ago
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- A growing number of California’s richest residents are looking overseas as political unrest in the US mounts – not necessarily to leave, but because they want to have a Plan B. Through these so-called “golden visas,” people are seeking residency, and in some cases citizenship, in other countries by investing in property or businesses abroad.
Read more about the growing practice here: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-13/more-more-wealthy-californians-are-seeking-golden-visa-residency-outside-u-s
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- Bitcoin Surges Past $77K After Treasury's Surprise Bond Move
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- 1:36
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- 5 days ago
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- Bitcoin had been sliding for months, down 31% over the past year. Then last week, everything changed.
News out of Washington sent the crypto surging back above $77,000, jumping 20% in just a few days. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to double long-term government bond buybacks pushed bond yields lower and pressured the dollar — and a weaker dollar sent investors hunting for alternatives, like Bitcoin.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
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- 49ers Owner Jed York Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanor Charges in Ohio
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Ohio, including possession of criminal tools
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- Disneyland's Tomorrowland Is Getting Its Biggest Makeover Yet
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- 0:43
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- 5 days ago
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- Disneyland is planning a major reimagining of Tomorrowland. Imagineers say the project is still in early stages but will include brand-new attractions and more open space for guests, inspired by Walt Disney's original vision of an optimistic look at the future. Star Tours and Autopia will stay, and the project follows the model set by the Avengers Campus and Coco expansions at Disney California Adventure.
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- Coaches Placed on Leave at El Camino Real High School Amid Certification Probe
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- 0:43
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- 8 days ago
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- Multiple coaches at El Camino Real Charter High School have been placed on administrative leave amid a third-party investigation into whether their CPR and first aid certification cards could be verified in a Red Cross database. Parents say several coaches, including longtime baseball coach Josh Lienhard, were escorted off campus. The probe follows the school's recent replacement of its athletics leadership.
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- Supreme Court Allows Trump's $400M White House Ballroom to Continue
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The Supreme Court's chief justice has allowed work on Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project to continue for now.
#SupremeCourt #WhiteHouse #Trump #Politics #LA
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- Ariana Madix Reveals Her Perfect Sunday in Los Angeles
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- From horseback riding in Burbank to tacos in Los Feliz, arcade games in Pasadena and dancing at Club Tee Gee, Love Island USA host Ariana Madix is sharing her ideal Sunday around Los Angeles. Fresh off filming the latest season in Fiji, the Emmy-winning host says she's enjoying being back home and soaking up everything L.A. has to offer.
Cover photo credit: Kevin Winter / Getty Images
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- Disneyland Announces Massive Tomorrowland Overhaul
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- 0:44
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- 8 days ago
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- Disneyland is finally giving Tomorrowland the major makeover fans have been asking for. Disney announced at D23 that the iconic land will be reimagined with new attractions, more open spaces, and a renewed focus on Walt Disney's original vision for the future. While the project is still in its early stages, it marks one of the biggest planned changes to Disneyland in decades.
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- Aisha Wahab Wins Election to Complete Eric Swalwell's Term
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- isha Wahab has won the special election to complete the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term.
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- Walmart Sales Growth Craters as Shoppers Cut Back on Spending
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- 1:26
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- 8 days ago
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- The world's largest retailer, Walmart, just reported its worst sales growth in more than six years. Last quarter, the Arkansas-based company saw its store sales rise just 2.6 percent.
This comes as overall retail spending dropped in July, and according to the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment fell about 8% this August.
As for Walmart, they're saying lower drug prices have meant less revenue for their pharmacies. Meanwhile, shoppers are being more careful about how much they're spending, especially as U.S. wages slow and the cost of everyday goods like gas and groceries gets more expensive.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
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- Mortgage lenders are holding on to survivor’s insurance funds. Why?
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The insurance crisis has been well documented after these disasters - people who didn’t have insurance, or not enough insurance, or just can’t get their claims covered. But some folks have made it through that whole process, only to hit another roadblock: their mortgage lenders are holding onto the money.
Grace Toohey, a breaking news reporter for the Los Angeles Times, has been in touch with homeowners who say this is a growing issue – and one that has forced them to delay or halt construction on their new homes. In this week’s episode, she talks to Rebuilding L.A. host Kate Cagle about the resources people have.
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- Inside the $135M Estate That Redefines 'One of a Kind'
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- 10:45
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- 8 days ago
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- 607 Siena isn’t just a home. It’s a $135 million private resort designed to push the limits of architecture, technology and luxury.
Inside the Bel Air estate, 30-foot walls of glass open to dramatic fire and water elements, while a four-story floating staircase sets the tone. The primary suite features a retractable roof for stargazing, and there’s also a 22-seat cinema, car gallery and club, wellness center, professional chef’s kitchen and rooftop terrace with sweeping city views.
Take a rare look inside 607 Siena in the latest episode of LA Times Studios Hot Property at latimes.com/hotproperty.
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- Did you know that male infertility contributes to up to 50% of conception challenges?
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- In this episode of the Live + Well podcast, we sit down with Ronit Menashe (Co-Founder of WeNatal) and Dr. James Weinberger (Reproductive Urologist) to break down the critical, yet often overlooked, role sperm health plays in family planning.
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- NABJ Gives Stephen A. Smith a "Thumbs Down" Award. Here's Why
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The National Association of Black Journalists has presented ESPN host Stephen A. Smith with its annual "Thumbs Down" award, saying his commentary about prominent Black women has repeatedly fallen short of its standards for fair representation. Smith says he plans to publicly defend his record, a notable shift given NABJ hosted him at its conventions in both 2024 and 2025.
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- El Camino Real Coaches Placed on Leave Amid CPR, First-Aid Probe
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Several coaches at El Camino Real Charter High School have been placed on administrative leave while the school investigates allegations surrounding CPR and first-aid certification. The L.A. Times reports certification cards used by some coaches could not be verified in a Red Cross database. Parents say some were escorted off campus, including a longtime baseball coach. This comes just weeks after the Woodland Hills school replaced its executive director and assistant principal overseeing athletics.
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- U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion for the First Time, Doubling Since 2016
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- 2:10
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- 9 days ago
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- The U.S. national debt hit a record high this week, topping $40 trillion. That’s double what it was in 2016 at the start of President Trump's first term.
Most of that spending is going toward rising military costs, programs like Social Security and Medicare, and Trump's tax cuts. The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. more than $34 billion, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
This comes as Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, shut down just over a year after it launched. DOGE claimed $55 billion in savings, but former Labor Department chief economist Betsey Stevenson found the number to be closer to $1 to $7 billion. Meanwhile, the tariff revenue the administration expected never materialized.
TAGS: national debt, federal spending, US economy, Trump, tax cuts, military spending, Social Security, Medicare, budget deficit, economic policy, US national debt 2026, $40 trillion debt, federal deficit, g...
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- Tony Romo’s CBS Future Unclear Following Arrest, As J.J. Watt Takes Over
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- As the NFL season approaches, CBS is moving forward with its coverage while Tony Romo remains on leave following his arrest. There’s no timetable yet for his return. In the meantime, CBS Sports President David Berson says three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as the network’s lead broadcast team. Romo was arrested in July on suspicion of impaired driving and is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.
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- Inside the NBA's Investigation Into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The NBA's probe into the Clippers is in a contentious phase. L.A. Times Studios' Angelica Coronado breaks down the investigation into sponsorship deals tied to Aspiration, the "green bank" that later went bankrupt, and whether they paid Kawhi Leonard outside his NBA contract. The NBA disputes key claims in the reporting, and the case remains ongoing.
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- Is the Burden of Infertility on the Wrong Partner?
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- 40:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Did you know that male factor fertility contributes to up to 50% of conception challenges and miscarriages? In this episode of the Live + Well podcast, we sit down with Ronit Menashe (Co-Founder of WeNatal) and Dr. James Weinberger (Reproductive Urologist) to break down the critical, yet often overlooked, role sperm health plays in family planning.
We dive deep into Trimester Zero — the crucial 70 to 90-day window where sperm regenerates. Learn how targeted lifestyle shifts, antioxidant supplementation, and advanced diagnostics like Sperm DNA Fragmentation (DFI) can drastically improve fertility outcomes for couples.
KEY TIMESTAMPS
* 00:00 – Rethinking the 50/50 Fertility Responsibility
* 01:00 – Ronit Menashe’s Story: Miscarriage, Research, and Founding WeNatal
* 04:00 – Dr. James Weinberger: Shifting the Male Fertility Paradigm
* 06:00 – Can You Reverse Sperm Damage? The 90-Day Regeneration Cycle
* 09:30 – Sperm Qu...
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- The Book of George: A Photographer's Transformation
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- "The Book of George" follows George McKenzie Jr. a wildlife photographer from Brooklyn who found redemption and transformative change in photography. A chance encounter behind a camera shop counter led to a dream photojournalism assignment on city pigeons, and the pigeons led him south to the thick of the Everglades. Today he's a National Geographic Explorer photographing the natural world all while teaching the next generation that their perspective is worth sharing.
Directed by Danny Schmidt, produced by Pure Gold Productions. One of five short docs in Diaries of Transformation, curated by LA Times Studios and presented by Publicis Sapient. Link in bio.
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- Stephen A. Smith Gets “Thumbs Down” Award From National Association of Black Journalists
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Sports broadcaster and television personality Stephen A. Smith has received a “Thumbs Down” award from the National Association of Black Journalists, who criticized his commentary about prominent Black women. The organization says Smith’s remarks have repeatedly fallen short of its standards for fair representation. Smith is defending his record, calling the award a “personal hit job.” It marks a turn in the relationship between the sports pundit and the organization, which hosted him at the 2024 and 2025 NABJ conventions.
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- Clippers Deny Wrongdoing as NBA Probe Into Kawhi Leonard Escalates
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Kawhi Leonard’s reported move to the Toronto Raptors is on hold as the NBA continues its investigation into the Clippers. The league is examining whether multimillion-dollar endorsement deals involving two Clippers business partners were used to secretly pay Leonard outside of his NBA contract. The Clippers deny any wrongdoing and say they were simply introducing Leonard to potential sponsors. The NBA is also saying reports that the Clippers were cleared are inaccurate, and that the investigation remains ongoing.
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- Jeanie Buss Reportedly Fighting Lakers Sale
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- After nearly 50 years, the Buss family's run as owners of the Los Angeles Lakers could be coming to an end. The family has reportedly agreed to sell its remaining stake to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, but Jeanie Buss and her attorneys say she was not on board with the decision and plans to challenge the sale.
Jeanie Buss would lose her position as Lakers governor should the deal, which still needs NBA approval, move forward.
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- A Record Number of Kids Are Starting School Without Required Vaccines | Back-to-School 2026
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Back to school season is in full swing, but this year a record number of children are starting school without their required vaccinations. Vaccination rates are falling and exemptions have hit an all-time high. Reporters point to turmoil at federal health agencies as one possible factor. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., described as a former leader in the anti-vaccine movement, has moved to change some childhood vaccine guidance. Requirements still vary by state, and in some places the mandate is strict, requiring children to get five different vaccines to enroll.
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- Why Your Feed Is Full of "Euro Summer" | Record 24 Million Americans Traveled to Europe in 2025
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- It is not just your imagination. More than 56 million U.S. residents traveled overseas last year, up 70% from a decade ago. A record 24 million Americans went to Europe in 2025 alone, led by the UK, France, and Italy. But the boom is uneven. Wealthy households are driving most of the surge, and by age, travelers 55 to 64 led the way, followed by 18 to 24 year olds.
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- Mortgage Lenders Are Holding On To Survivor’s Insurance Funds. Why?
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- 32:06
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The insurance crisis has been well documented after these disasters - people who didn’t have insurance, or not enough insurance, or just can’t get their claims covered. But some folks have made it through that whole process, only to hit another roadblock: their mortgage lenders are holding onto the money.
Grace Toohey, a breaking news reporter for the Los Angeles Times, has been in touch with homeowners who say this is a growing issue – and one that has forced them to delay or halt construction on their new homes.
GUEST: Grace Toohey, Fast Break Reporter for the Los Angeles Times
Read Grace's article: Fire survivors were finally ready to rebuild homes. A new barrier is leaving them ‘demoralized: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-17/fire-survivors-were-finally-ready-to-rebuild-new-barrier-is-leaving-them-demoralized
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- Business by LA Times Studios: LA28, Saviynt & More | August 2026 Issue
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The August 2026 issue of Business by LA Times Studios explores the trends shaping Southern California business, from Saviynt’s AI-driven workforce solutions to the early race for LA28 Olympic sponsorships.
The issue also examines wildfire insurance, AI in law and accounting, commercial real estate, private equity and M&A, and the region’s leading business advisory firms. Explore more from the August issue of Business by LA Times Studios at latimes.com/businessmagazine.
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- Meta Faces Biggest Legal Fight Yet as Landmark Child Safety Trial Begins
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram headed by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing a major legal battle after losing two key pretrial rulings. Attorneys general from California and other states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep young users hooked on the platform, while downplaying potential risks to their mental health and well-being. It’s the first of thousands of similar federal lawsuits against the social media giant.
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- Jeanie Buss Reportedly Fighting Lakers Sale After Family Agrees to Sell Ownership Stake
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- After nearly 50 years, the Buss family’s run as owners of the Los Angeles Lakers could be coming to an end. The family has reportedly agreed to sell its remaining stake to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, but Jeanie Buss and her attorneys have come out to say she was not on board with the decision and plans to challenge the sale. Jeanie Buss would lose her position as Lakers governor should the deal – which still needs NBA approval – move forward.
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- Record Number of Kindergartners Starting School Unvaccinated as Exemptions Hit All-Time High
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A record number of kindergartners are starting school this year, without required vaccinations, with new federal data showing that exemption rates are hitting an all-time high for the fourth year in a row.
There’s been turmoil at the federal level, including President Trump's new executive order recommending the MMR vaccine be split into three separate shots instead of the standard two-dose series. The American Academy of Pediatrics has called the move "unscientific and dangerous.” And California's public health director says that no company even manufactures a three-shot MMR vaccine.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
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- The True Power of Your Fascia
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- In this episode, we explore the fascinating science of fascia: the bioelectric, intelligent connective tissue that holds your entire body together.
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- Reina Bonta's "Maybe It's Just the Rain" | A World Cup Debut and a Family's Journey Home
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- "“Maybe it’s Just the Rain” spotlights a diasporic group of young women – true underdogs – who defy all expectations becoming the first Filipino team of any gender to not only score a goal, but win a game on the global stage.
Directed by Reina Bonta, Produced by Twelfth Women Productions. One of five short docs in Diaries of Transformation, curated by LA Times Studios and presented by Publicis Sapient. Link in bio. "
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- Rookie QB Ty Simpson Shines in Rams' Preseason Win Over Chiefs
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Ty Simpson made a strong first impression in his NFL debut. The rookie quarterback completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Sean McVay praised the rookie's command of the offense, calling it a great step in the right direction while noting the team will continue evaluating the backup quarterback competition. Stetson Bennett started the game and led a field goal drive before handing things over to Simpson, who capped off two second-half drives with touchdown passes to running back Dean Connors. The Rams also saw encouraging performances from their young talent, including rookie tight end Max Klare, who caught seven passes, while the defense held the Chiefs without a touchdown in the 20-12 win.
