Austin Reaves’ quiet 15-point game magnifies Lakers’ bigger defensive struggles
The answer was entirely predictable: “Good.” The question that elicited the response above from Austin Reaves: How was he feeling...
‘They said they’d shoot us’: Nigerian child recalls how he was taken in mass school abduction
PAPIRI, Nigeria — The children at St. Mary Catholic School in Nigeria’s Papiri community were jolted from their sleep with a loud...
Instacart is charging different prices to different customers in a dangerous AI experiment, report says
The grocery delivery service Instacart is using artificial intelligence to experiment with prices and charge some shoppers more than others...
What the Federal Reserve interest rate cut means for you
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing...
How California’s county fairs have become cotton candy for fraud, theft and mismanagement
FERNDALE, Calif. — Like many of California’s fairs, the one in Humboldt County is a cherished local institution, beloved for its junk...
Why is Mariah Carey the Queen of Christmas? Her Holiday Bar says it all
For all those in search of pop star-infused festive cheer, Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar opened earlier this month at the...
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses Mickey Mouse to Sora AI platform
Walt Disney Co. agreed to invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella to...
USC likely to move to SoFi Stadium for 2028 football season because of 2028 Olympics
Since it first opened in 1923, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has been the sole home of USC football. No...
How to snag a Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ticket during the busy winter season
Since 1963, people have taken the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on a 10-minute, 2.5-mile ride from its Valley Station, about...
6 actors on striking ‘the most difficult balance,’ from fatherhood to the artistic process
Have you ever wondered what movie might draw praise from Jacob Elordi and Benicio Del Toro for its cinematic reverie?...
In search for autism’s causes, look at genes, not vaccines, researchers say
Earlier this year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged that the search for autism’s cause —...
In Trump’s regime, Catholics are among the most powerful — and deported
Her brown face, green mantle and forgiving gaze is a mainstay of Southern California: In front yards. As murals. On...
Justice Department drafting a list of ‘domestic terrorists’
WASHINGTON — Justice Department leadership has directed the FBI to “compile a list of groups or entities engaged in acts that may...
Roblox sued by Southern California families alleging children met predators on its platform
Video gaming platform Roblox is facing more lawsuits from parents who allege the San Mateo, Calif., company isn’t doing enough...
DACA was once a lifeline for undocumented youth. It’s leaving the next generation behind
Alex immigrated to the U.S. as a toddler and has long felt haunted by his undocumented status. In 2017, when...
