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Trump Takes Control of Union Station + Floods Kill 34 in India & Pakistan | Headline News 08/27/2025
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- Trump Takes Control of Union Station + Floods Kill 34 in India & Pakistan | Headline News 08/27/2025
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- 2:17
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump is tightening his grip on Washington, D.C., taking control of Union Station as part of a wider push to assert federal power over the city. Meanwhile, in South Asia, devastating floods in India and Pakistan have killed more than 800 people since June, displacing hundreds of thousands.
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
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- 7:49
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- 1 year ago
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- 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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- TikTok Deadline Delays & AI’s Impact on Fashion | Business News 08/27/2025
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- 2:05
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok’s shutdown, allowing more time for negotiations with potential American buyers. The extension comes after Congress voted to ban the app, leaving its long-term status unresolved. In the fashion industry, AI-generated models are appearing in major advertising campaigns. Some models are turning to startups to create licensed digital versions of themselves, while others raise concerns about pay, consent, and industry standards. Agencies and advocates are working to define guidelines as the technology becomes more common.
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- Fashion’s AI Challenge | Business News 08/27/2025
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- 1:04
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- 1 year ago
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- AI-generated models are appearing in major advertising campaigns. Some models are turning to startups to create licensed digital versions of themselves, while others raise concerns about pay, consent, and industry standards.
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- TikTok Deadline | Business News 08/27/2025
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- 0:59
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok’s shutdown, allowing more time for negotiations with potential American buyers.
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- How Bad Can a Tik Tok Dance Cult Be? Bad.
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- 37:11
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- 1 year ago
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- When people think of cults they tend to think of a bunch of long haired people in matching tracksuits on a farm somewhere. But the future is now and even cults have gone online. Madison McGhee speaks with Los Angeles Times reporter Nathan Solis about one such group: the 7M Tik Tok Dance Cult. It’s exactly what you think it is, but also so much more.
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- Taylor Swift Engaged | Entertainment News 08/26/2025
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- 0:41
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- 1 year ago
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- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post, sharing photos from a garden proposal that marks the next step in their much-watched relationship.
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- Beverly Hills Public Schools Vote on Displaying Israeli Flag
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- 1:13
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- 1 year ago
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- Beverly Hills schools will vote Tuesday on whether to fly the Israeli flag during Jewish Heritage Month. Supporters say it combats antisemitism, but critics warn it could alienate other students.
#BeverlyHills #Israel #LosAngeles #BreakingNews #LATimesStudios
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- Israel Calls Hospital Strike ‘Mishap’ + SoCal School Debates Israeli Flag | Headline News 08/26/2025
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- 2:30
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- 1 year ago
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- The Israeli military says Monday's strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital — which killed 20 people, including journalists — were a "tragic mishap," claiming they were targeting Hamas militants. Meanwhile, the Beverly Hills Unified School District board votes Tuesday night on whether to display the Israeli flag across all campuses for Jewish Heritage Month.
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
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- 5:39:49
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- 1 year ago
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- 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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- COVID-19 Rising Fast in California
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- 1:02
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- 1 year ago
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- COVID-19 cases are climbing again in California as health officials track the new Stratus variant tied to Omicron, with vaccine delays fueling concern.
#COVID19 #California #BreakingNews #LATimes #RFKJr
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- Building the Reforms We Need
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- 5:49
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- 1 year ago
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- On the Ground in LA: Rebuilding After the Fires is a branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for and produced by Rebuild SoCal Partnership.
Professor Marc Dunkelman is one of many academics who have recently written about our country's difficulty in building the critical infrastructure that we need to compete economically. The United States, Dunkelman notes in his new book, Why Nothing Works – Who Killed Progress and How to Bring It Back, used to pride itself on our world-scale infrastructure projects. "Think about the Golden Gate Bridge, Hoover Dam, the Tennessee Valley Authority," Dunkelman says. "They were all critical projects that resulted in public benefit, and they were completed in a very efficient way." Not so today. Dunkelman, who is a Fellow at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University, recently sat down with Jon Switalski of Rebuild SoCal Partnership to talk about the reforms that are needed to enable California and the coun...
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- Trump Vows to Fire Fed. Gov. Lisa Cook + CA COVID-19 Cases Climb | Headline News 08/26/2025
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- 2:34
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump announced Monday he plans to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, though legal experts question whether he has the authority to remove her. Meanwhile, California health officials warn of rising COVID-19 cases amid vaccine rollout delays.
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- Shifting Rentals & Smarter Phones | Business News 08/26/2025
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- 2:27
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- 1 year ago
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- Los Angeles’ short-term rental market is shrinking as tighter rules and steep fines push many property owners toward longer-term stays. Registrations have dropped 6% this year, and the January fires destroyed some rentals—forcing owners to convert homes into longer stays for victims. Many landlords say it’s simpler to opt out than risk penalties. Then, Google unveils its Pixel 10, holding the same $800 price while rolling out advanced AI features that boost search, photography, and usability—raising the stakes for competitors like Apple.
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- Shifting Rentals | Business News 08/26/2025
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- 1:15
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- 1 year ago
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- Los Angeles’ short-term rental market is shrinking as tighter rules and steep fines push many property owners toward longer-term stays. Registrations have dropped 6% this year, as landlords weigh the hassle of constant turnover against the simplicity of mid- and long-term tenants.
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- Google's Pixel 10 | Business 08/26/2025
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- 1:10
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- 1 year ago
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- Google unveils its Pixel 10, holding the same $800 price while rolling out advanced AI features that boost search, photography, and usability—raising the stakes for competitors like Apple, which has lagged in delivering AI-powered devices.
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- President Trump Signs Executive Orders & Meets with Korea President - 08-25-2025 | LA Times Studios
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- 2:11:56
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump convenes in the Oval Office on August 25, 2025, to sign a series of high-profile executive orders amid mounting concerns over public safety and national order. Also, he meets with the
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
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- 11:54:59
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- 1 year ago
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- 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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- Updates on Search for Baby Emmanuel Haro
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- 1:11
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- 1 year ago
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- Headlines from August 25, 2025. Authorities are intensifying the search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, as both parents face charges in his disappearance.
#latimesstudios #BabyEmmanuel #EmmanuelHaro #LATimes #truecrimeupdate
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- Updates on Baby Emmanuel Haro + LAPD Cracks 100-Burglary Ring | Headline News 08/22/2025
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- 2:37
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- 1 year ago
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- Authorities are intensifying the search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, as both parents face charges in his disappearance. Investigators now believe the baby is dead, shifting the search toward finding his remains. Meanwhile the LAPD announced the bust of a large burglary ring responsible for over 100 break-ins, largely on the city’s West side.
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- Kilmar Abrego Garcia Faces Uganda Removal
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- 1:06
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- 1 year ago
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- Headlines from August 25, 2025. A Maryland man at the center of Trump’s immigration crackdown is back in custody. Kilmar Abrego Garcia could now face deportation to Uganda, a country where his lawyers warn his life may be in danger.
#Immigration #BreakingNews #Trump #LATimes #Deportation
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- Israeli Strikes Kill 5 Journalists + Kimar Abrego Garcia In Custody | Headline News 08/25/2025
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- 2:32
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- 1 year ago
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- Israeli airstrikes killed 19 people in Gaza Monday, including 5 journalists. The strikes hit Nasser Hospital, where journalists have worked documenting doctors’ efforts over the 22-month war. Meanwhile, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in ICE custody after surrendering to authorities in Baltimore Monday. Abrego Garcia is facing possible deportation to Uganda, according to reporters.
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- TikTok Lawsuit & HelloFresh Settlement | Business NEWS 08/25/2025
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- 2:17
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- 1 year ago
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- Minnesota is suing TikTok, accusing the platform of preying on young people with its addictive algorithm. State officials want the company to acknowledge its practices are deceptive and pay penalties for each child’s use of the app. TikTok denies wrongdoing, pointing to built-in safety tools. Then, in California, HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit over misleading subscription practices. The settlement includes restitution for customers and changes to how the meal-kit company manages renewals.
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- HelloFresh Settlement | Business News 08/25/2025
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- 1:09
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- 1 year ago
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- HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit over misleading subscription practices. The settlement includes restitution for customers and changes to how the meal-kit company manages renewals.
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- Minnesota TikTok Lawsuit | Business News 08/25/2025
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- 1:08
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- 1 year ago
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- Minnesota is suing TikTok, accusing the platform of preying on young people with its addictive algorithm. State officials want the company to acknowledge its practices are deceptive and pay penalties for each child’s use of the app. TikTok denies wrongdoing, pointing to built-in safety tools.
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- LA Times Studios Live: The Stories Shaping Los Angeles and Beyond
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- 11:55:00
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- 1 year ago
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- 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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- Armed National Guard in D.C. + ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Expansion Blocked | Headline News 08/22/2025
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- 2:10
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- 1 year ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the nearly 2,000 National Guard troops patrolling Washington, D.C. will soon be armed. Meanwhile a Florida judge blocked the expansion of ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ordering it to relocate detainees within 60 days.
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- FBI Raids John Bolton's Home + Parents of Missing Emmanuel Haro Arrested | Headline News 08/22/2025
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- 2:29
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- 1 year ago
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- The FBI searched ex-national security advisor John Bolton’s Maryland home and Washington, D.C. office as part of a classified documents probe. The former Trump official hasn’t been charged, but the raid highlights the administration’s growing legal battles. Meanwhile, the parents of missing 7-month old Emmanuel Haro were arrested Friday on suspicion of murder.
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- When Misinformation Muddies The Path
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- 29:19
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- 1 year ago
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- A recent attempt by the California state legislature to create a Rebuilding Authority to help coordinate the recovery and restoration of neighborhoods burned in the Eaton and Palisades fire was met with backlash. The language in the proposed bill was confusing, but, also, some of the information circulating about it wasn’t true, stoking the fear and anger of some residents. The bill, SB 549, has since been tabled, and it’s unclear what the next step is for this idea of a Rebuilding Authority.
At the same time, concern over another building bill, now law, led local and state officials to quickly weaken its reach in the Pacific Palisades.
Los Angeles Times reporter Liam Dillon covers housing and recently wrote about all of this. He joins host Kate Cagle to talk about what happened and how some of these misconceptions could affect the rebuilding process.
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- FBI Searches Ex-National Security Advisor John Bolton's Home and Office
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- 1:00
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- 1 year ago
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- LA Times Studios' Faith Pinnow is on the ground in downtown Washington, D.C., where the FBI is searching ex-national security advisor John Bolton's office and home.
#JohnBolton #WashingtonDC #TrumpAdministration #BreakingNews #LATimesStudios
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- Downtown LA’s Stalled Towers & Worker Safety in Extreme Heat | Business News 08/22/2025
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- 2:14
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- 1 year ago
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- Downtown Los Angeles’ unfinished Oceanwide Plaza towers remain in limbo after vandals turned them into graffiti-covered landmarks. Once envisioned as luxury condos, a hotel, and a shopping center, the $1.2 billion project stalled in 2019 and faces steep costs to complete, raising concerns ahead of the World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, a dangerous heat wave is hitting Southern California as a new report finds fast-food restaurants are failing to follow safety rules. Workers report heat-related illnesses, and officials say stronger enforcement is needed.
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- Stalled Towers | Business News 08/22/2025
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- 1:10
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- 1 year ago
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- Downtown Los Angeles’ unfinished Oceanwide Plaza towers remain in limbo after vandals turned them into graffiti-covered landmarks.
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- Worker Safety in Extreme Heat | Business News 08/22/2025
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- 1:04
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- 1 year ago
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- A dangerous heat wave is hitting Southern California as a new report finds fast-food restaurants are failing to follow safety rules. Workers report heat-related illnesses, and officials say stronger enforcement is needed.
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- California Sex Ed Funding Slashed Over "Radical Gender Ideology"
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- 0:57
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- 1 year ago
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- 08/21/2025 — Thirteen thousand California teens could lose access to sex ed programs after the Trump administration pulled $12.3M in funding, citing “radical gender ideology.” Reporter Howard Blume says the state may fight back in court.
#California #SexEd #LGBTQNews #TrumpAdministration #LATimesStudios
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- Netanyahu Set to Approve Gaza City Takeover + CA Sex Ed Funding Slashed | Headline News 08/21/2025
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- 2:21
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- 1 year ago
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- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to approve a new military offensive, aiming to take over Gaza City. The move has sparked protests across Israel, as the government urges aid groups and medical workers to evacuate Northern Gaza. Meanwhile, the Trump administration slashed federal funding over lessons they say promote “radical gender ideology.”
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- Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack + Obama Endorses CA Redistricting | Headline News 08/21/2025
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- 2:28
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- 1 year ago
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- Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, sending more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles to the Western region overnight. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama said he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting efforts in California. The endorsement comes just after Texas voted to redistrict their state, adding 5 GOP seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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- CA Beet Sugar Exit | Business News 08/21/2025
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- 1:04
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- 1 year ago
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- California’s last beet sugar factory is closing in Imperial County, bringing an end to sugar beet farming in the state as operations move to Minnesota and industry challenges force the shutdown.
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- Tesla Lawsuits & CA Beet Sugar Exit | Business News 08/21/2025
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- 2:06
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- 1 year ago
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- Tesla is facing new lawsuits over its Autopilot technology, including a fatal crash settlement and a case brought by California regulators, raising doubts about the company’s self-driving ambitions as competitors advance. The outcome could shape the future of its planned robotaxi service. Meanwhile, California’s last beet sugar factory is closing in Imperial County, marking the end of sugar beet farming in the state and underscoring broader economic challenges for the U.S. sugar industry.
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- Tesla Lawsuits | Business News 08/21/2025
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- 1:05
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- 1 year ago
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- As Tesla works to recover from declining sales, new lawsuits over its Autopilot technology—including a fatal crash settlement and a California DMV case—are intensifying scrutiny of Elon Musk’s promises while rivals like Waymo race ahead in autonomous driving.
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- L.A. County Voting Machine Money Used for Bribery ‘Slush Fund’
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- 1:17
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- 1 year ago
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- 08/20/2025 — Smartmatic, the company behind Los Angeles’ 2020 voting machines, now faces federal corruption charges. Prosecutors allege taxpayer funds were funneled into bribes linked to a $282 million L.A. County contract.
#Smartmatic #ElectionFraud #CorruptionCase #LosAngeles #LATimesStudios
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- L.A. Voting Machine Money ‘Slush Fund’ + Epstein Testimony Stays Sealed | Headline News 08/20/2025
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- 2:50
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- 1 year ago
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- Smartmatic, the major election technology firm behind California's 2020 election, is accused of overcharging L.A. County and funneling taxpayer money into a "slush fund" to bribe government officials. Meanwhile, a federal judge in New York denied the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury testimony transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case.
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- Menendez Brothers Parole Hearings
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- 1:18
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- 1 year ago
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- 08/20/2025 The Menendez brothers — convicted of killing their parents in 1989 — are now eligible for parole. Hearings start this week in Sacramento.
#menendezbrothers #TrueCrimeUpdate #CaliforniaNews #BreakingNews #LATimesStudios
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- LAUSD Staff Demand ICE Release Teen + Trump Targets Smithsonian Museums | Headline News 08/20/2025
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- 2:42
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- 1 year ago
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- Educators and activists rallied outside the LAUSD headquarters Tuesday, demanding the release of an 18-year-old Reseda high schooler. Benjamin Guerrero-Cruz was detained nearly two weeks ago while walking his dog and is being held for overstaying his visa. Meanwhile, President Trump takes aim at the Smithsonian Museums and others across the country, vowing to eliminate “woke” exhibits that have gotten “out of control.”
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- Everything You Didn't Know About the Idaho Four
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- 0:56
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- 1 year ago
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- When researching the book, Vicky interviewed hundreds of witnesses and key players in the small town of Moscow, Idaho. This in-depth reporting led her to discover little known details regarding both the victims and the perpetrator, including facts about the night the crime was committed and theories regarding the murderer's motive.
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- What's in the Soil?
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- 50:17
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- 1 year ago
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- Unlike in previous fire disasters, FEMA did not test the soil in the Eaton and Palisades burn area after debris was cleared, raising questions about whether or not any harmful substances were left behind. Fires that burn that hot through a neighborhood can release a complex mix of chemicals into the air, like arsenic, chromium, mercury and lead, that can seep deep into the ground and into the walls and floors of buildings still standing. A reporting team from the Los Angeles Times decided to take it upon themselves to investigate and do their own testing of the soil around homes that had been cleared and those still in tact. Some of the results were alarming.
Guests:
Tony Briscoe, LA Times Environment Reporter
Noah Haggerty, LA Times Science and Environment Reporter
Megan Lorick, Malibu Resident
A Sample of Tony and Noah’s Stories: Communities are rebuilding after L.A. fires despite lack of soil testing for toxic substances https://www....
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- What's in the Soil?
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- 1:14
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- 1 year ago
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- A reporting team from the Los Angeles Times decided to take it upon themselves to investigate and do their own testing of the soil around homes that had been cleared and those still in tact. Some of the results were alarming.
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- SpaceX Launch Dispute | Business News 08/20/2025
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- 1:06
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- 1 year ago
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- The California Coastal Commission blocks SpaceX’s plan to nearly double rocket launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base, citing environmental concerns. But a federal loophole may allow the company to move forward, escalating tensions between SpaceX and state regulators.
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- Roblox Lawsuit | Business News 08/20/2025
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A new lawsuit accuses Roblox of failing to protect children from predators, after a 10-year-old was sexually exploited on the platform. Attorneys say the company profits from exploitation and must strengthen safeguards, while Roblox insists its systems already protect users.
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- U.S. Stance on Ukraine & Metro’s Ridership Struggles | Headline News 08/20/2025
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- 2:18
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump clarifies he will not send U.S. troops to Ukraine, after raising the possibility during a White House meeting with President Zelensky and European leaders. He continues to push for negotiations to end the war, though a meeting with Vladimir Putin remains complicated by his arrest warrant. Meanwhile, Metro bus ridership in Los Angeles continues to fall, despite gains elsewhere in the system. Officials point to seasonal trends and shifting patterns, as the agency navigates a growing budget deficit.
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- Roblox Lawsuit & SpaceX Launch Dispute | Business News 08/20/2025
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- 2:17
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- 1 year ago
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- A new lawsuit accuses Roblox of failing to protect children from predators, after a 10-year-old was sexually exploited on the platform. Attorneys say the company profits from exploitation and must strengthen safeguards, while Roblox insists its systems already protect users. Then, the California Coastal Commission blocks SpaceX’s plan to nearly double rocket launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base, citing environmental concerns.
