AI-washing: How companies like Block may use AI as a layoff excuse
When Block Inc. laid off nearly half its staff this week, co-founder Jack Dorsey offered a seemingly simple explanation: artificial...
Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is ‘not endless’ and declares, ‘We fight to win’
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a...
Gaza’s ceasefire had momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — Some Palestinians say they fear the widening war sparked by U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran...
War widens to include Iranian-backed militias as Israeli and American planes pound Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran and allied armed groups fired missiles at Israel, Arab states and U.S. military targets around the...
Voter ID appears headed for California’s November ballot. What you should know
SACRAMENTO — A proposed initiative to require Californians to show identification every time they vote, and election officials to verify registered voters...
Why these Angelenos are flocking to an 8-hour immersive dining and literary experience
In 2025, Kari Kolts was new to Los Angeles and looking to connect with like-minded readers. She stumbled upon a...
Smoke a joint and get deep with flowers at this guided floral design workshop in DTLA
Each flower carries a personal history. For Abriana Vicioso, the calla lily was her parents’ wedding flower — a symbol...
Why auto insurance rates are surging in California
Jeff Phillips, a retired computer consultant who lives in Oceanside, did a double take when he saw his auto insurance...
Luka Doncic and LeBron James power Lakers to dominant win over last-place Kings
The search for sustained consistency remained a focus for the Lakers on Sunday against a Sacramento Kings team with the...
In upset, Michael B. Jordan wins Actor Award for lead actor: ‘What I always wanted’
Michael B. Jordan’s awards are stacking up. The “Sinners” star won the Actor Award for lead actor for portraying the...
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran
PARIS — Three close allies of the United States said Sunday that they are ready to join forces to defend their interests...
After ‘Yellowstone’ and a twist of fate, Luke Grimes rides again as Kayce in ‘Marshals’
This story contains spoilers for the pilot of “Marshals.” When the curtain came down on “Yellowstone” last year, Kayce Dutton...
Flights from LAX to Middle East canceled amid Iran conflict
Several flights were canceled Sunday out of LAX after Middle East countries closed their airspace amid a widening conflict after...
Amy Madigan dedicates Actor Award to ‘union people’: ‘They’re not going to bust us’
Amy Madigan is now a first-time Actor Award winner. The “Weapons” actor scored in the supporting actress category Sunday for...
Who made the call to leave the Lachman fire? In sworn testimony, LAFD officials pass the buck
Early in Michael McIndoe’s shift on Jan. 2, 2025, his crew got their marching orders: Pick up hoses left overnight...
