33 m. ago Michael Phelps is right. USA Swimming’s failure runs deeper than medals

The 23-times gold medallist warns of drift and weak leadership. Governance failures, and a troubled safeguarding record, could cost the US more than podium places at LA 2028In three years’ time, the swimming programme for the Los Angeles Olympics will unfold over nine days and nights on the grandest stage the sport has ever known. A purpose-built pool inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be the centerpiece of a 38,000-capacity open-air natatorium, transforming the $5bn home of the NFL’s Rams and Chargers into the largest swimming venue in modern history. For the United States, a rare Summer Games on home soil should be a coronation, a chance to showcase the depth of its talent in the country’s most spectacular arena. Yet Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of them all, fears the US swimming program is in no shape to seize the moment.Phelps has launched a withering attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, accusing it of “weak” stewardship, “poor operational controls” and presidi...

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9 h. ago Gavin Newsom blasts Trump's 'sick and pathetic' Border Patrol raid 'message' to Dems

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday slammed President Donald Trump after Border Patrol agents reportedly arrested a person outside his planned press conference in Los Angeles

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10 h. ago 'The Traitors' is opening its doors to everyday people. Here's how you can join the TV competition

NBC announced Thursday that “The Traitors” will open its doors to everyday people

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11 h. ago LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations

The MTV Video Music Awards announced Thursday that LL Cool J will host the 2025 ceremony

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13 h. ago Lakers to honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Pat Riley on Feb. 22

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14 h. ago California moving forward with partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on November 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps

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17 h. ago Moment skateboarder, 46, is picked up like a TODDLER and plonked in his seat during mid

David Leroy Carter, 46, allegedly yelled racial slurs and swung a skateboard and belt at flight attendants and fellow passengers during Los Angeles bound Flight MX704.

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25 h. ago Great British pentathlete to study astrophysics while pursuing Olympics dream

Sebastian Forrest, known as Seb, will study at the University of Bath.

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33 h. ago Bella Hadid is a dead ringer for sister Gigi as she steps out with newly

Bella Hadid was a sight to see as she stepped out with friends in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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34 h. ago Judge weighs whether Trump violated federal law by deploying National Guard to Los Angeles

A federal judge in San Francisco is weighing whether the Trump administration violated federal law by sending National Guard troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids in Southern California

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38 h. ago Amazon to broadcast 17 NBA Cup games, including championship, on Prime Video

Amazon has announced its NBA Cup broadcast schedule, with Prime Video set to air 17 games, including the championship

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38 h. ago Angelina Jolie could be the latest celebrity to quit the US. Here is who else has left over Trump’s agenda

The Maleficent star is looking to sell her 1913 Los Angeles mansion that once belonged to Hollywood filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille

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40 h. ago CCTV appeal launched as RSPCA receives 'distressing footage' of seagull attack

Louise Showering, who is leading the investigation for the RSPCA, said the animal welfare charity received 'distressing footage' allegedly showing the gull being mistreated

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40 h. ago US judge orders Trump administration to restore part of UCLA’s frozen funding

District judge said the grant funding suspensions violated an earlier June preliminary injunctionA US judge on Tuesday ordered Donald Trump’s administration to restore a part of the federal grant funding that it recently suspended for the University of California, Los Angeles.US district judge Rita Lin in San Francisco ruled that the grant funding suspensions violated an earlier June preliminary injunction where she ordered the National Science Foundation to restore dozens of grants that it had terminated at the University of California. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Los Angeles schools are prepping ‘safe zones’ to keep ICE agents away as students return to classroom

Los Angeles schools are taking a number of precautions to protect students and their families from ICE agents, as classes are set to start up again on Thursday.

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44 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio reflects on turning 50 and feeling as though he is still 32

Reflecting on his career, the US actor revealed he ‘rarely’ watches any of his films.

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50 h. ago USPS worker who stole checks from the mail arrested after flashing cash on social media

A Los Angeles postal worker has admitted to stealing people's checks and credit cards from their mail while flaunting stacks of cash on social media.

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53 h. ago Angelina Jolie's next career move revealed after becoming latest A

This comes amid news that Jolie is reportedly looking to sell her historic Los Angeles home and move abroad as the latest A-lister to pack up to leave Hollywood behind.

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59 h. ago National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

A general has testified that National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against people protesting immigration raids

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59 h. ago Police in Southern California find $30K worth of Labubus stolen from warehouse

A police department in Southern California has recovered about $30,000 worth of Labubus that were stolen from a warehouse

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