9 h. ago California utility to pay $82 million settlement in lawsuit stemming from huge 2020 wildfire

A California utility has agreed to pay the federal government $82.5 million stemming from an enormous 2020 wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert

Economics

10 h. ago Key moments from the second week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

The second week of Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial featured a dozen witnesses who described the music mogul's physical attacks on others or who provided testimony addressing the government's charges

Politics

16 h. ago Labubu doll fans vent anger as Pop Mart pauses sales after 'fighting' at London store

One customer said: ‘It was just getting ridiculous to be in that situation where people were fighting and shouting and you felt scared’

Sport

16 h. ago News | Los Angeles fashion brand signs for first store outside London

News | Los Angeles fashion brand signs for first store outside London  CoStar

Politics

17 h. ago Urban fires can mean long trips for helicopters to get water. One firefighter had a better idea

Retired firefighter Mark Whaling knows firsthand what it’s like to wait on a helicopter to refill on water while he's battling a blaze on the ground

Events

19 h. ago Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices

U.S. homeowners are boosting spending on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy

Economics

29 h. ago Indigenous Amazon tribe says New York Times story led to its members being smeared as porn addicts

An Indigenous tribe from the Brazilian Amazon has sued the New York Times over the newspaper's reporting on the community's introduction to the internet

Politics

36 h. ago Jennifer Aniston's accused stalker found mentally incompetent for trial, but wants a second opinion

A man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston and crashing his car through the front gate of her home has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial, but he has demanded a second opinion at a court hearing

Politics

39 h. ago Sparks has been making music for more than half a century. They see no reason to retire

They’ve spent more than half a century together as bandmates and put out dozens of records

Politics

43 h. ago Southern Poverty Law Center to release its annual report on hate and extremism

The Southern Poverty Law Center is expected to release its annual report on white nationalist, neo-Nazi and anti-government extremist group activity

Politics

59 h. ago Aging elephants moved from Los Angeles to Tulsa Zoo, but advocates say they should be at a sanctuary

The last elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo have been quietly moved to a zoo in Oklahoma despite a lawsuit seeking to have them transferred to a sanctuary where they could live out their days with more room to roam

Politics

65 h. ago Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP

Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case

Events

3 d. ago Rapper Kid Cudi expected to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial

Politics

3 d. ago Accuser gestures at Harvey Weinstein in courtroom confrontation

A key witness stared down Harvey Weinstein and pointed sharply at him as she left court in sobs

Events

3 d. ago Hailey Bieber says postpartum life has been ‘difficult’ amid marriage rumours

The model and businesswoman described how giving birth to her son Jack Blues Bieber was one of the ‘hardest things’ she has ever done.

Politics

3 d. ago Oxford Street sweet shop caught selling magic mushrooms as police raid London store

Police raided an American candy shop on London's West End after one customer reported being charged nearly £900 for two packets of sweets - and found Magic Mushroom cookies for sale

Events

4 d. ago Barbershop blasts out ‘Baby Shark’ in order to deter homeless people

Sonic deterrents are a popular tool among business owners who don’t want people loitering

Politics

4 d. ago Authorities analyzing nihilistic writings of suspect in California fertility clinic bombing

Investigators are combing through the writings of a 25-year-old man believed responsible for an explosion that ripped through a Southern California fertility clinic over the weekend

Events

4 d. ago Woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape describes their complex history

Jurors at Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial are hearing from a woman who has said her consensual relationship with the ex-movie mogul descended into rape

Events

4 d. ago Hugh Mangum's book of barbecue recipes brings international flair to the grill

Hugh Mangum grew up grilling with his Texan father in the backyard of their Los Angeles house

Society