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Disneyland Price Hike
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- Disneyland Price Hike
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- In Anaheim, Disneyland quietly raises ticket prices overnight—again—just as the park readies new attractions like Rapunzel’s Tower and a “Mandalorian” update to the Star Wars Millenium Falcon ride.
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- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Lineup + Disneyland Price Hike | Business News 10/14/2025
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled a star-studded lineup for its 2025 induction ceremony, with Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, and Elton John among the performers and presenters honoring this year’s inductees: Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa and more. In Anaheim, Disneyland quietly raises ticket prices overnight—again—just as the park readies new attractions like Rapunzel’s Tower and a “Mandalorian” update to the Star Wars Millenium Falcon ride.
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- Tesla Discounts Fall Flat + ChatGPT Expands Into Everyday Apps | Business News 10/14/2025
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Tesla’s latest “discounted” Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are disappointing consumers and investors alike, with only a small price drop that fails to offset the loss of federal EV tax credits. Analysts say the cars remain too expensive to drive broader demand. Meanwhile, OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT into a multifunctional platform, connecting it with apps like Spotify, Zillow, and Expedia. The company aims to transform the chatbot into a powerful “super assistant” capable of managing daily life and productivity in one place.
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- Tesla Discounts Fall Flat
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Tesla’s latest “discounted” Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are disappointing consumers and investors alike, with only a small price drop that fails to offset the loss of federal EV tax credits. Analysts say the cars remain too expensive to drive broader demand.
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
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- 11:54:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- LA Times Studios is live, bringing you comprehensive coverage of today's top headlines. From breaking news and in-depth reporting to the latest in business, food, entertainment, and culture, this stream covers the stories shaping Los Angeles and beyond.
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- Former LAUSD Superintendent Launches Bid for L.A. Mayor | Headline News 10/13/2025
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- 6:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Austin Beutner, the former LAUSD superintendent who guided the city’s schools through COVID-19, announced his bid for L.A. mayor Monday. Meanwhile, the Trump administration laid off nearly 20% of staff at the Department of Education, a move that could hurt special education and low-income schools across the country. And how Netflix tried to save the USC-Notre Dame rivalry.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- A 'Winter-like' Storm Is Headed for SoCal
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Southern California is bracing for a “winter-like” storm system that could bring heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Living Hostages, Palestinian Prisoners Released as Part of Gaza Ceasefire | Headline News 10/13/2025
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Hamas released the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages Monday, and Israel returned 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war. Meanwhile, Southern California is bracing for a “winter-like” storm system that could bring heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Cyndi Lauper Extends Farewell + Paramount Faces Internal Tensions | Entertainment News 10/13/2025
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour won’t be her last act. After wrapping two sold-out nights at the Hollywood Bowl, the pop icon is preparing to debut her new “Working Girl” musical and begin a Las Vegas residency next year, all while celebrating her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, tensions are rising at Paramount as new chairman David Ellison faces internal backlash over his stance on Israel.
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- AI-Generated Ads Raise Concerns
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Companies are using hyperrealistic AI-generated videos that look like real newscasts to advertise products and legal services — without disclosing they’re fake.
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- Paramount Faces Internal Tensions
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Tensions are rising at Paramount as new chairman David Ellison faces internal backlash over his stance on Israel.
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- Cyndi Lauper Extends Her Farewell
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour won’t be her last act. After wrapping two sold-out nights at the Hollywood Bowl, the pop icon is preparing to debut her new “Working Girl” musical and begin a Las Vegas residency next year, all while celebrating her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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- Nestlé Exits Dairy Emissions Alliance
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nestlé has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, less than two years after co-launching it. The company says it remains committed to cutting emissions, but environmental groups say the move could slow global progress.
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- AI-Generated Ads Raise Concerns + Nestlé Exits Dairy Emissions Alliance | Business News 10/13/2025
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Companies are using hyperrealistic AI-generated videos that look like real newscasts to advertise products and legal services — without disclosing they’re fake. Meanwhile, Nestlé has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, less than two years after co-launching it. The company says it remains committed to cutting emissions, but environmental groups say the move could slow global progress.
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- The $1.9 million investigation that just leaves us with more questions
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- To find out more about what’s in the McChrystal report — and what is not — we turn to Terry Castleman and Grace Toohey, breaking news reporters for the L.A. Times. Both began covering the failures of the alert system soon after the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena.
Plus, we will hear from Altadena Resident Linda Bazilian whose husband was left to fight the flames from the Eaton Fire by himself the night of January 7th, only to have his home burn down the next day.
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- The $1.9 million investigation that leaves us with ‘more questions than answers’
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- To find out more about what’s in the McChrystal report — and what is not — we turn to Terry Castleman and Grace Toohey, breaking news reporters for the L.A. Times. Both began covering the failures of the alert system soon after the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena.
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- 19 People Missing After Blast at Tennessee Explosives Plant | Headline News 10/10/2025
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- An explosion rocked a munitions factory in central Tennessee Friday, shaking homes miles away. Local officials say 19 people are missing and feared dead. Meanwhile, the president of MIT says she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks the university — along with eight others — to adopt President Trump’s priorities in exchange for federal funding.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Thermal Imaging Could’ve Stopped the Palisades Fire. LAFD Opted Out. | Headline News 10/10/2025
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Los Angeles Fire Department is facing criticism after firefighters chose not to use thermal imaging on a New Year’s Day blaze. Less than a week later, the embers rekindled and exploded into the deadly Palisades fire. Meanwhile, a grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Atty. Gen. Letitia James on fraud charges Thursday night. The Democrat and longtime Trump rival called the move politically motivated.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- UC Scientists Win Nobel Prize
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Three University of California scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering research in quantum computing — a breakthrough that could redefine communication, cybersecurity, and the future of technology itself.
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- AI Investment Bubble
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Tech experts are warning that Silicon Valley’s massive investments in AI could mirror the mistakes of the dot-com bubble. With companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Nvidia spending billions on data centers and chips to stay ahead, analysts fear a potential crash if results fall short.
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- WME Pushes Back on AI Likeness Use
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Hollywood talent agency WME is opting all of its clients out of OpenAI’s new “Sora” update, which can insert people into AI-generated videos. The agency says artists must have control over their likeness as studios and tech companies clash over AI’s legal and ethical limits.
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- Wordle Heads to TV
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- NBC is adapting the viral word game “Wordle” into a televised competition hosted by Savannah Guthrie, with Jimmy Fallon’s production company leading the project. The network hopes the global puzzle hit can find the same success on-screen.
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- AI Investment Bubble + UC Scientists Win Nobel Prize | Business News 10/10/2025
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Tech experts are warning that Silicon Valley’s massive investments in AI could mirror the mistakes of the dot-com bubble. With companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Nvidia spending billions on data centers and chips to stay ahead, analysts fear a potential crash if results fall short. Meanwhile, three University of California scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering research in quantum computing — a breakthrough that could redefine communication, cybersecurity, and the future of technology itself.
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- Wordle Heads to TV + WME Pushes Back on AI Likeness Use | Entertainment News 10/10/2025
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- NBC is adapting the viral word game “Wordle” into a televised competition hosted by Savannah Guthrie, with Jimmy Fallon’s production company leading the project. The network hopes the global puzzle hit can find the same success on-screen. Meanwhile, Hollywood talent agency WME is opting all of its clients out of OpenAI’s new “Sora” update, which can insert people into AI-generated videos. The agency says artists must have control over their likeness as studios and tech companies clash over AI’s legal and ethical limits.
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- The $1.9 million investigation that leaves us with ‘more questions than answers’
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nine months and one investigation later, it is still not clear why neighborhoods in Altadena, California did not get an alert to evacuate until 3:25 a.m on January 8th — if residents got one at all — despite repeated calls to 911, hours earlier, that flames from the Eaton Fire were spotted in the area. The McChrystal Group’s 130-plus page report looks into what happened, but the scope is limited as it only includes information provided by Los Angeles County, and it finds that while there was a whole system of failures that night that led to catastrophe, no one person, or agency, was directly responsible.
- Title
- The $1.9 million investigation that just leaves us with more questions
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The McChrystal Group’s 130-plus page report looks into what happened, but the scope is limited as it only includes information provided by Los Angeles County, and it finds that while there was a whole system of failures that night that led to catastrophe, no one person, or agency, was directly responsible. This missing data and lack of accountability in the report has outraged residents of Altadena. Even the L.A. County Board of Supervisors that commissioned the report has criticized some of its findings.
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
- Runtime
- 11:55:01
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- LA Times Studios is live, bringing you comprehensive coverage of today's top headlines. From breaking news and in-depth reporting to the latest in business, food, entertainment, and culture, this stream covers the stories shaping Los Angeles and beyond.
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- California Test Scores Improve After Pandemic Learning Setbacks | Headline News 10/09/2025
- Runtime
- 6:26
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Despite learning loss during the pandemic, California students are slowly returning to baseline testing levels. Meanwhile, federal employees are on edge after President Trump announced Tuesday that back pay for furloughed workers is not guaranteed. And one local Lakers fan is suing LeBron James over a pre-season social media post.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- L.A. County Considers State of Emergency Over ICE Raids | Headline News 10/09/2025
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Israel and Hamas agreed to a U.S.-backed peace plan Wednesday, according to President Trump. The deal includes the return of all living Israeli hostages and an immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering declaring a state of emergency to fight back against Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- CoolKicks Raid
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Police raided CoolKicks’ Santa Monica warehouse, arresting CEO Adeel Shams and accusing the sneaker retailer of buying stolen Nike shoes. The company denies wrongdoing as the case heads to court.
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- CoolKicks Raid + Surprise Import Fees Hit California Shoppers | Business News 10/09/2025
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Police raided CoolKicks’ Santa Monica warehouse, arresting CEO Adeel Shams and accusing the sneaker retailer of buying stolen Nike shoes. The company denies wrongdoing as the case heads to court. Meanwhile, California consumers are facing unexpected delivery fees after a major tariff exemption was lifted, hitting shoppers who order imported goods online from retailers like Shein and Temu.
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- Taylor Swift Addresses Retirement Rumors
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Taylor Swift is putting an end to speculation that her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, will be her last, confirming she’s not stepping back from music.
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- Rush 50th Anniversary Tour
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Rush is reuniting for a 50th anniversary tour beginning June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will honor late drummer Neil Peart with 12 shows featuring new drummer Anika Nilles.
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- Surprise Import Fees Hit California Shoppers
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- California consumers are facing unexpected delivery fees after a major tariff exemption was lifted, hitting shoppers who order imported goods online from retailers like Shein and Temu.
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- Rush Reunion Tour + Taylor Swift Addresses Retirement Rumors | Entertainment News 10/09/2025
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Rush is reuniting for a 50th anniversary tour beginning June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will honor late drummer Neil Peart with 12 shows featuring new drummer Anika Nilles. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift is putting an end to speculation that her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl will be her last, confirming she’s not stepping back from music.
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- When the Labubu Craze Turned Criminal
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- If you hadn’t heard of Labubus before this episode…we’re jealous. Whether you are on the Labubu train or not, today’s story about a heist involving $30,000 worth of Labubus will capture your attention. L.A. Times Fast Break Reporter Nathan Solis joins Madison with all the wild details.
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
- Runtime
- 11:54:56
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- LA Times Studios is live, bringing you comprehensive coverage of today's top headlines. From breaking news and in-depth reporting to the latest in business, food, entertainment, and culture, this stream covers the stories shaping Los Angeles and beyond.
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- Dolly Parton Sets the Record Straight
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Country legend Dolly Parton is reassuring fans she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Reporter Alexandra Del Rosario explains how Parton took to social media to address rumors about her health after canceling several Las Vegas shows.
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- The $1.9 million investigation that leaves us with ‘more questions than answers’
- Runtime
- 1:01:12
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nine months and one investigation later, it is still not clear why neighborhoods in Altadena, California did not get an alert to evacuate until 3:25 a.m on January 8th — if residents got one at all — despite repeated calls to 911, hours earlier, that flames from the Eaton Fire were spotted in the area. The McChrystal Group’s 130-plus page report looks into what happened, but the scope is limited as it only includes information provided by Los Angeles County, and it finds that while there was a whole system of failures that night that led to catastrophe, no one person, or agency, was directly responsible. This missing data and lack of accountability in the report has outraged residents of Altadena. Even the L.A. County Board of Supervisors that commissioned the report has criticized some of its findings. To find out more about what’s in the McChrystal report — and what is not — we turn to Terry Castleman and Grace Toohey, breaking news reporters for the L.A. Times. Both bega...
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- Florida Man Accused of Intentionally Starting Pacific Palisades Fire | Headline News 10/08/2025
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nine months after the Palisades fire, the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history, officials say they’ve arrested Jonathan Rinderknecht. The 29-year-old man from Florida is accused of intentionally starting the fire that killed 12 people in January. Meanwhile, hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas arrived in Illinois Tuesday at the request of President Trump. The deployment has been met with lawsuits and pushback from local leaders.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Crypto, Kidnapping, and a Crooked Cop
- Runtime
- 41:48
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Madison McGhee is joined by friend of the pod, L.A. Times Reporter Richard Winton, to untangle the crime web that was sewn by Eric Halem, an ex-reserve cop with wealthy connections and a history of criminal activity that extended through his LAPD career.
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- Trash fees for LA residents are about to double. Here's why.
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Trash fees are projected to more than double in November after the LA City Council approved the first rate hike in 17 years. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Trash Fees Skyrocket for LA Residents After City’s Budget Crisis| Headline News 10/08/2025
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Trash fees are projected to more than double in November after the LA City Council approved the first rate hike in 17 years. The increase is expected to help close the city’s $1-billion budget shortfall. Meanwhile, former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to federal charges in Virginia Wednesday. The indictment is Trump’s most recent effort to use the Justice Department against political opponents.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- California Insurance Rate Hike
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- California’s FAIR Plan — the state’s insurer of last resort — is seeking a 36% rate hike following massive wildfire losses, a move that could impact thousands of homeowners still struggling to secure affordable coverage.
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- Tesla Sales Rebound
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Tesla posts its first sales increase in three quarters, driven by a rush to claim expiring federal tax credits before the deadline. But analysts warn the boost may be short-lived as incentives fade.
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- Nine Inch Nails Festival Canceled + WGA President Shares Priorities | Entertainment News 10/08/2025
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nine Inch Nails’ one-day “Future Ruins” festival has been canceled due to logistical challenges, ending plans for a major Los Angeles event featuring Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and other acclaimed composers. Meanwhile, newly elected Writers Guild of America West president Michele Mulroney outlines her priorities, including protecting writers’ healthcare, preparing for upcoming contract talks, and confronting the growing use of AI in creative work.
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- Nine Inch Nails Festival Canceled
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nine Inch Nails’ one-day “Future Ruins” festival has been canceled due to logistical challenges, ending plans for a major Los Angeles event featuring Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and other acclaimed composers.
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- New WGA President Outlines Hollywood Priorities | Entertainment 10/08/2025
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Newly elected Writers Guild of America West president Michele Mulroney outlines her priorities, including protecting writers’ healthcare, preparing for upcoming contract talks, and confronting the growing use of AI in creative work.
- Title
- The $1.9 million investigation that just leaves us with more questions
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nine months and one investigation later, it is still not clear why neighborhoods in Altadena, California did not get an alert to evacuate until 3:25 a.m on January 8th — if residents got one at all — despite repeated calls to 911, hours earlier, that flames from the Eaton Fire were spotted in the area.
- Title
- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
- Runtime
- 11:54:57
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- LA Times Studios is live, bringing you comprehensive coverage of today's top headlines. From breaking news and in-depth reporting to the latest in business, food, entertainment, and culture, this stream covers the stories shaping Los Angeles and beyond.
