LA Times Studios
Tesla Sales Rebound + California Insurance Rate Hike | Business News 10/08/2025
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- Tesla Sales Rebound + California Insurance Rate Hike | Business News 10/08/2025
- Runtime
- 1:50
- 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. Meanwhile, 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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- When the Labubu Craze Turned Criminal
- Runtime
- 1:13
- 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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- Supreme Court Weighs ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban + Other Top Stories | Headline News 10/07/2025
- Runtime
- 5:48
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Supreme Court appears ready to strike down state laws banning “conversion therapy,” citing 1st Amendment violations Tuesday. Meanwhile, a new study reveals what California’s “big one” earthquake could look like. And the Dodgers face off against the Phillies Wednesday night with a chance to end the NLDS at home.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Parking in Los Angeles is about to get more expensive
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Free Sunday street parking will soon become a thing of the past, as city officials prepare for parking meter price hikes at the end of the month. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Gov. Shutdown Halts Burbank Air Traffic Control + LA Parking Price Hikes | Headline News 10/07/2025
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The air traffic control tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport was completely empty Monday afternoon after controllers failed to show up for work amid the ongoing government shutdown. The staffing shortage caused hours-long delays and affected airports around the country. Meanwhile, parking meters across Los Angeles are set to increase by 50 cents per hour — the city’s first major meter hike in more than a decade.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Gas Prices May Rise After Chevron Fire
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A massive fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery is expected to drive up gas prices after damaging one of California’s key fuel production units. Experts warn that if the facility remains offline, costs at the pump could rise quickly.
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- Giant Bear in Westwood
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A 25-foot inflatable bear has “crashed” into the Hammer Museum in Westwood as part of the museum’s Made in L.A. biennial, which celebrates the city’s most imaginative artists.
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- Gas Prices May Rise After Chevron Fire + Flying Taxis Coming To L.A. | Business News 10/07/2025
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A massive fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery is expected to drive up gas prices after damaging one of California’s key fuel production units. Experts warn that if the facility remains offline, costs at the pump could rise quickly. Meanwhile, developers are scouting landing spots for electric flying taxis across Los Angeles, with plans to connect major destinations like LAX and SoFi Stadium ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Officials say regulations will determine how soon these air taxis can take flight.
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- Flying Taxis Coming To L.A.
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Developers are scouting landing spots for electric flying taxis across Los Angeles, with plans to connect major destinations like LAX and SoFi Stadium ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Officials say regulations will determine how soon these air taxis can take flight.
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- Taylor Swift's New Album + Giant Bear in Westwood | Entertainment News 10/07/2025
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “The Life of a Showgirl” is Taylor Swift’s latest album. Reporter Malia Mendez breaks down how the record blends pop, drama, and nostalgia—and suggests older Swift songs that mirror its tone. Meanwhile, a 25-foot inflatable bear has “crashed” into the Hammer Museum in Westwood as part of the museum’s Made in L.A. biennial, which celebrates the city’s most imaginative artists.
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- Taylor Swift's New Album
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “The Life of a Showgirl” is Taylor Swift’s latest album. Reporter Malia Mendez breaks down how the record blends pop, drama, and nostalgia—and suggests older Swift songs that mirror its tone.
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- 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.
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- Illinois, Chicago Sue to Stop National Guard Troops + Other Top Stories | Headline News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 5:54
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Monday, seeking to block the President’s deployment of National Guard troops to the city. Governor J.B. Pritzker called the move “Trump’s invasion,” calling it illegal and dangerous. Also, the Supreme Court denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, negotiations between Israel and Hamas began Monday, and other top headlines.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Cheetos Go Natural | Business News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- PepsiCo is testing natural ingredients like paprika and turmeric to replace artificial dyes in Cheetos and other snacks, as consumer demand for cleaner, dye-free products reshapes the food industry.
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- Apple Smart Glasses | Business News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Apple is halting its Vision Pro revamp to focus on developing AI-powered smart glasses aimed at competing with Meta’s Ray-Bans. The company plans to launch two models by 2027, betting on artificial intelligence and an upgraded Siri to lead its next generation of devices.
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- Apple Smart Glasses + Cheetos Go Natural | Business News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Apple is halting its Vision Pro revamp to focus on developing AI-powered smart glasses aimed at competing with Meta’s Ray-Bans. The company plans to launch two models by 2027, betting on artificial intelligence and an upgraded Siri to lead its next generation of devices. Meanwhile, PepsiCo is testing natural ingredients like paprika and turmeric to replace artificial dyes in Cheetos and other snacks, as consumer demand for cleaner, dye-free products reshapes the food industry.
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- California's Nursing Crisis
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- California is facing a severe nursing shortage, as thousands of students compete for limited seats. Read more at LATimes.com
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- Judge Blocks Deployment of Troops to Oregon + California’s Nursing Crisis | Headline News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A federal judge blocked President Trump’s latest attempt to deploy the National Guard to Oregon on Sunday. Meanwhile, California is facing a nursing shortage. Because of staffing and resource limitations, programs across the state are only able to accept about a third of qualified nursing students.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- AI Actor Backlash | Entertainment News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Hollywood reacts to AI actress Tilly Norwood, with actors and unions warning the technology threatens performers’ livelihoods and revives concerns from 2023’s entertainment industry strikes.
To learn more, head to LATimes.com.
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- Eric Dane Urges ALS Research Renewal | Entertainment News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Eric Dane is taking his ALS fight public, urging lawmakers to renew critical research funding while sharing his commitment to his family.
To learn more, head to LATimes.com.
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- Eric Dane Urges ALS Research Renewal + AI Actor Backlash | Entertainment News 10/06/2025
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Eric Dane is taking his ALS fight public, urging lawmakers to renew critical research funding while sharing his commitment to his family. Meanwhile, Hollywood reacts to AI actress Tilly Norwood, with actors and unions warning the technology threatens performers’ livelihoods and revives concerns from 2023’s entertainment industry strikes.
To learn more, head to LATimes.com.
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- Navigating Insurance Hell, Pt. 2: The Big Picture
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The insurance industry in California was fragile even before the January fires in Los Angeles. Since the Camp Fire in Paradise and other devastating blazes in Napa, Sonoma, and Ventura Counties, home insurance rates skyrocketed for many Californians. Companies dropped customers and left the state because of the perceived risks of wildfires and other disasters in so many communities. Now, after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, a lot of residents are wondering if anyone in these areas can get a home insured again.So how did we get here? And where do we go from here? Host Kate Cagle tries to get some answers.
Guests:
Judson Boomhower, an associate professor in the economics department at UC San Diego, specializing in climate risk and adaption.
Tamara Rawitt, Pacific Palisades resident
- Title
- Brand Spotlight: The Theory of Spice (The Yogi Foundation)
- Runtime
- 7:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Three Ingredients. Three Worlds. Endless Stories.
Where does flavor come from? This short film examines the provenance, potency, history, and mythology of our favorite spices.
The Theory of Spice is the first original commission by The Yogi Foundation, the nonprofit organization established by Yogi Tea. The Foundation supports projects in grower communities and in the creative, science, and technology sectors. Its vision is to make philanthropy a catalyst for new systems rooted in relationship, reciprocity, and care—demonstrating what’s possible when communities and ideas come together. For more information, visit www.theyogifoundation.com.
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
- Runtime
- 11:55:00
- 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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- Massive Fire Erupts at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery + Other Top Stories | Headline News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 6:33
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A massive explosion lit up the South Bay sky Thursday night after a fire erupted at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery. Officials say nobody was hurt, though firefighters battled flames into Friday morning. Meanwhile, a Utah man raised over $275,000 for the family of the Grand Blanc church shooter. He says he was moved by his faith to practice compassion and forgiveness. And Russia launched one of its largest attacks yet on Ukraine, targeting the country’s power grid ahead of winter.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Trump: U.S. in ‘armed conflict’ with Drug Cartels + Burbank USD Scandal | Headline News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- President Trump has declared drug cartels to be “unlawful combatants,” saying the U.S. is now in an armed conflict with cartels after recent strikes on suspected smuggling boats in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, A former Burbank school board member is facing criminal charges, accused of steering a contract to her daughter’s company and funneling nearly $100,000 of district funds into her own account.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert Crossover + Trump May Target SNL | Entertainment News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared on each other’s shows in a rare late-night crossover, opening up about cancellations, suspensions, and free speech. Meanwhile, the 51st season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend is raising questions about the future of political satire on late-night television as the Trump Administration cracks down on other hosts.
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- UCLA Stagflation Forecast | Business News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- UCLA economists project a “stagflation-lite” economy with higher inflation and unemployment driven by tariffs and fed rate cuts, though California’s tech and aerospace industries could soften the impact.
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- Sephora Waste Settlement | Business News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Sephora will pay $775,000 in a settlement over mishandled makeup waste in California, agreeing to stricter compliance rules.
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- Sephora Waste Settlement + UCLA Stagflation Forecast | Business News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Sephora will pay $775,000 in a settlement over mishandled makeup waste in California, agreeing to stricter compliance rules. Meanwhile, UCLA economists project a “stagflation-lite” economy with higher inflation and unemployment driven by tariffs and fed rate cuts, though California’s tech and aerospace industries could soften the impact.
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- Trump May Target SNL | Entertainment 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The 51st season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend is raising questions about the future of political satire on late-night television as the Trump Administration cracks down on other hosts.
- Title
- Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert Crossover | Entertainment News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared on each other’s shows in a rare late-night crossover, opening up about cancellations, suspensions, and free speech.
- Title
- Beverly Hills Floating Garden | Business News 10/03/2025
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A $10-billion project is transforming Beverly Hills with luxury condos, an Aman hotel, high-end dining and retail, and an 8.5-acre floating botanical garden — half of it open to the public. The complex is expected to open ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
- Title
- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
- Runtime
- 10:56:58
- 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.
- Title
- Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Boats + Other Top Stories | Headline News 10/02/2025
- Runtime
- 10:54
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A Baltimore judge denied asylum for Kílmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran immigrant who became a symbol of U.S. immigration policy after he was mistakenly deported earlier this year. Meanwhile, Israel’s navy intercepted a flotilla attempting to break its Gaza blockade, detaining hundreds of activists and sparking global protests.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Manchester Synagogue Attack + Blue States Lose Billions in Climate Funds | Headline News 10/02/2025
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Police in northern England are investigating a terrorist attack that left two people dead and three others seriously injured Thursday. The attacker, who was killed by police, targeted an Orthodox synagogue just outside Manchester. Meanwhile, the Trump administration cut nearly $8 billion in climate funding for projects in more than a dozen blue states.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Navigating Insurance Hell Pt 2: The Big Picture
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The insurance industry in California was fragile even before the January fires in Los Angeles. Since the Camp Fire in Paradise and other devastating blazes in Napa, Sonoma, and Ventura Counties, home insurance rates skyrocketed for many Californians. Companies dropped customers and left the state because of the perceived risks of wildfires and other disasters in so many communities. Now, after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, a lot of residents are wondering if anyone in these areas can get a home insured again.So how did we get here? And where do we go from here? Host Kate Cagle tries to get some answers.
Guests:
Judson Boomhower, an associate professor in the economics department at UC San Diego, specializing in climate risk and adaption.
Tamara Rawitt, Pacific Palisades resident
- Title
- ChatGPT Adds Parental Controls | Business News 10/02/2025
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- ChatGPT has rolled out new parental controls that give parents greater oversight of teen accounts, including blocking app use, restricting features, and alerts for potential self-harm.
To learn more, head to LATimes.com.
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- DoorDash Expands with Kroger | Business News 10/02/2025
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- DoorDash is expanding its grocery delivery service by adding more than 2,700 Kroger stores nationwide to its app, making it the largest grocery chain on the platform.
To learn more, head to LATimes.com
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- ChatGPT Adds Parental Controls + DoorDash Expands with Kroger | Business News 10/02/2025
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- ChatGPT has rolled out new parental controls that give parents greater oversight of teen accounts, including blocking app use, restricting features, and alerts for potential self-harm. Meanwhile, DoorDash is expanding its grocery delivery service by adding more than 2,700 Kroger stores nationwide to its app, making it the largest grocery chain on the platform.
To learn more, head to LATimes.com.
- Title
- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
- Runtime
- 11:55:00
- 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.
- Title
- Navigating Insurance Hell, Pt. 2: The Big Picture
- Runtime
- 55:31
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The insurance industry in California was fragile even before the January fires in Los Angeles. Since the Camp Fire in Paradise and other devastating blazes in Napa, Sonoma, and Ventura Counties, home insurance rates skyrocketed for many Californians. Companies dropped customers and left the state because of the perceived risks of wildfires and other disasters in so many communities. Now, after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, a lot of residents are wondering if anyone in these areas can get a home insured again.So how did we get here? And where do we go from here? Host Kate Cagle tries to get some answers.
Guests:
Judson Boomhower, an associate professor in the economics department at UC San Diego, specializing in climate risk and adaption.
Tamara Rawitt, Pacific Palisades resident
- Title
- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Separate + Spotify CEO Steps Down | Entertainment News 10/01/2025
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after nearly 20 years of marriage, with the couple now living apart following months of strain. Meanwhile, Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek announced he will step down as CEO at the start of next year, transitioning leadership to co-presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström while remaining as executive chairman.
To learn more, head to LATimes.com.
- Title
- Spotify CEO Steps Down | Entertainment 10/01/25
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek announced he will step down as CEO at the start of next year, transitioning leadership to co-presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström while remaining as executive chairman.
- Title
- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Separate | Entertainment News 10/01/2025
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after nearly 20 years of marriage, with the couple now living apart following months of strain.
- Title
- Jane Goodall, Trailblazing Naturalist, Dies at 91 + Other Top Headlines | Headline News 10/01/2025
- Runtime
- 10:34
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Jane Goodall, the legendary naturalist who forever changed our understanding of humans through her life-long studies of chimpanzees, dies at 91. Meanwhile, President Trump addressed top military officials Tuesday, suggesting they could soon be at “war” with the American people. He also urged leaders to use cities across the country as training grounds.
Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Solo Drivers in Clean-Air Vehicles Get Kicked from CA Carpool Lanes
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A California program that allowed solo drivers in clean-air vehicles to travel in carpool lanes, ends Wednesday. Read more at LATimes.com
- Title
- When the Labubu Craze Turned Criminal
- Runtime
- 35:41
- 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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- Government Shutdown Begins + Clean-Air Drivers Kicked from Carpool Lanes | Headline News 10/01/2025
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal by the deadline. The closure puts more than 700,000 government jobs at risk, with many programs facing mass firings. Meanwhile, a California program that allowed solo drivers in clean-air vehicles to travel in carpool lanes also ends Wednesday.
Read more at LATimes.com
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- Trump's War on 'Woke' Starts With the U.S. Military + Other Top News | Headline News 09/30/2025
- Runtime
- 11:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The federal government moves to reopen DACA for first-time applicants as legal challenges loom. In California, police confront gaps in the law after stopping a driverless Waymo car. Meanwhile, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announce sweeping changes to military standards and policies. Plus, more headlines from the Los Angeles Times.
Read more at LATimes.com.
