Los Angeles Times
Doncic scores 39 in Slovenia’s loss to France
Luka Doneie scored 39 points but Slovenia (0-2) lost again at EuroBasket after France's deep bench proved too much for the Lakers star’s team on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Valencia's flashy duo too much for Chaminade
Bretthauer throws for for 244 yards while Bonner finishes with 159 rushing yards.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Relentless' Rams eager to challenge Barkley
Newcomer Ford adds 'sweet heat' up front. But will it be right ingredient to stop Eagles' back?
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Dodgers' offense goes missing again in loss
They manage just three hits against the Diamondbacks, but Padres lose as well.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Taylor Kitsch taps into his 'Dark Wolf'
THE ACTOR HAS MADE A CAREER PLAYING MILITARY FIGURES. BUT HE RELISHED TAKING ON THE ROLE OF A NAVY SEAL WHO DOESN'T ALWAYS DO THE NOBLE THING.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
RING OF FIRE
LONGTIME FRIENDS OLIVIA COLMAN AND BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH DETAIL THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF MAKING 'THE ROSES' AND THE LOVELY TIME THEY HAD BEING A BICKERING, MISBEHAVING MARRIED COUPLE
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
SoCal gas prices jump leading up to Labor Day weekend traveling
Southern California gas prices jumped in the days leading up to Labor Day weekend, bringing extra pain to the pump during one of the busier travel periods of the year.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ex-official gets 18 years for molesting underage relative
A former Bay Area city councilmember was sentenced to 18 years in prison Friday for molesting an underage family member more than two decades ago, prosecutors said.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Why science and math can’t yield fairer voting maps
Ifyou're like alot of other thoughtful citizens, you're already queasy about the big, steaming boatload of hooey —a.k.a. congressional redistricting — that’s been sweeping the country from Texas to California to God knows where.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Potentially hazardous temps forecast for L.A. County
Heat advisories are scheduled to be in effect Monday through Tuesday.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Cohen excited about football’s new momentum
The metaphor feels almost too obvious, the iron-and-brick facade of a half-finished, $200-million football palace looming over Howard Jones Field.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A pioneer in oversight of law enforcement
Merrick Bobb, one of the godfathers of the modern police oversight movement in Los Angeles and beyond, has died. He was 79.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Late miscue hurts Sparks
In an intense back-and-forth battle Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Sparks ultimately suffered a 76-75 loss to the Indiana Fever that hindered their push for a playoff spot.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Scenic stretch of Angeles Crest Highway reopens to the public
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, a 10-mile stretch of scenic Angeles Crest Highway is reopening to the public after being closed for years because of storm damage.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
This Golden State shakeout could reshape House districts
The Times ran the numbers on the redrawn map. Here are the results.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
AI billionaire’s startup enters influencer field
Lucy Guo’s Passes Inc. is a platform where celebrities connect directly with fans.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Court upholds legal protections for Venezuelans
Panel blocks Trump's plans for 600,000 people permitted to live and work in U.S.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The absurd persecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Salvadoran immigrant has no criminal record, but authorities would make him an example and ship him to Uganda
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Migrant kids to be removed, senator says
The Trump administration is planning to remove nearly 700 Guatemalan children who had come to the U.S. without their parents, according to a letter sent Friday by Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, and the Central American country said it was ready to take them in.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Anyone in the executive branch can be fired
Otherwise, the administrative state becomes a fourth branch of government, unmoored from political accountability.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
GOOGLE TURNS TO YOUTUBE TO TRAIN AI
Content creators who make their livelihood by posting original videos on the platform aren’t happy about helping Veo, the tech giant’s text-to-video generator
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August 31, 2025
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SPACEX'S STARSHIP DEPLOYS FIRST MOCK STARLINK SATELLITES ON 10TH TEST FLIGHT, MARKING A MAJOR PROGRAM MILESTONE
The flight, launched from the company’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, was closely watched by both industry insiders and regulators, as Starship is central not only to SpaceX’s long-term commercial plans but also to NASA's Artemis program, which is counting on the vehicle to land astronauts on the Moon later this decade. A NEW MILESTONE IN STARSHIP DEVELOPMENT Starship has steadily improved since its fiery early flights in 2023, with each launch designed to test different components of the system. The 10th mission marked the first demonstration of Starship’s ability to carry and release payloads into orbit, simulating what a future operational mission would look like when deploying hundreds of Starlink satellites in a single launch. SpaceX confirmed that the payload bay doors opened successfully in orbit and that a set of mock Starlink units—essentially mass simulators designed to mimic the size and weight of the satellites—were released smoothly. The test verified mechanical systems critical for future missions and provided valuable telemetry on how the rocket performs when transitioning from ascent to payload deployment. WHY STARSHIP MATTERS TO STARLINK Starlink, SpaceX's global satellite broadband service, currently relies on Falcon 9 rockets to place satellites into low-Earth orbit. But Falcon 9 can only carry about 60 Starlink units at a time, requiring a steady cadence of launches to maintain and expand the network. Starship, by contrast, is designed to deploy hundreds of satellites per flight, massively scaling the constellation at lower cost per unit. With over 6,000 Starlink satellites already in orbit, the service has become a critical revenue driver for SpaceX. The shift to Starship could accelerate global coverage, improve bandwidth, and make the business model more sustainable. “Starship is essential for Starlink’s long-term economics,” said one industry analyst. “It turns what is currently a heavy logistical effort into something far more efficient.” TECHNICAL PROGRESS AND REMAINING HURDLES In addition to payload deployment, the 10th test flight gathered data on booster recovery maneuvers and heat shield performance during reentry. While full reusability remains SpaceX’s ultimate goal, the company is still refining the ability to recover both the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage intact. The flight built on the successes of the ninth mission, when both stages demonstrated controlled flight for the longest durations yet. With each incremental improvement, SpaceX inches closer to its vision of rapid-turnaround reusable rockets, similar to commercial airliners. BROADER IMPLICATIONS: FROM MOON TO MARS NASA has contracted SpaceX to develop a lunar version of Starship as part of the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon in 2026. Demonstrating payload deployment capability strengthens SpaceX's case that Starship can support complex missions beyond Earth orbit, including delivering cargo modules, lunar landers, and eventually human habitats. Elon Musk has also repeatedly emphasized Starship’s role in enabling Mars colonization, arguing that only a fully reusable, heavy-lift rocket can make interplanetary settlement economically feasible. Successful orbital payload operations mark a critical step toward proving Starship’s viability for such ambitions. ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRY IMPACT The 10th test flight reinforces SpaceX’s dominance in the commercial space sector. Rivals such as Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance are developing heavy-lift rockets, but none have demonstrated the kind of rapid iteration SpaceX is applying to Starship. The potential to launch hundreds of satellites at once could reshape the economics of the broadband industry, raising competitive pressure on terrestrial internet providers and even on Amazon's Project Kuiper, which is also deploying a satellite constellation. LOOKING AHEAD With this milestone achieved, SpaceX is expected to attempt more ambitious missions in 2026, including tests of in-orbit refueling—a capability that will be essential for long-duration lunar and Mars missions. Future flights may also carry real Starlink payloads, paving the way for Starship to transition from experimental flights to operational workhorses. For now, the successful deployment of mock satellites confirms that Starship is no longer just a test vehicle—it is evolving into the spacecraft that SpaceX has long promised, one capable of reshaping satellite broadband, deep space exploration, and the future of commercial spaceflight.
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APPLE ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 9 LAUNCH EVENT IPHONE 17 EXPECTED TO HEADLINE WITH MAJOR DESIGN CHANGES
Apple has officially confirmed its next big product launch event for September 9, 2025, and all signs point to the unveiling of the iPhone 17 lineup.
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APPLE'S FIRST FOLDABLE IPHONE SET FOR 2026 WITH FOUR CAMERAS, TOUCH ID, AND A FUTURE WITHOUT SIM SLOTS
Apple is preparing to enter the foldable phone market in 2026 with a device that promises to be one of its boldest iPhone redesigns in over a decade.
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APPLE STUDY FINDS LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS BENEFIT FROM CLASSIC "CHAINING" PRODUCTIVITY TRICK
Apple has published new research suggesting that large language models (LLMs)—the same kind of systems that power AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Apple's own in-house models—can see measurable performance improvements when applied with a decades-old productivity method: breaking down big tasks into smaller, structured steps.
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NVIDIA UNVEILS $3,499 ROBOTICS CHIP FOR "PHYSICAL AI” AS IT EYES THE NEXT COMPUTING REVOLUTION
Nvidia, fresh off its meteoric rise as the defining company of the artificial intelligence boom, is turning its focus from the digital world of language models to the physical world of robotics.
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APPLE REPORTEDLY WEIGHED ACQUISITIONS OF MISTRAL AND PERPLEXITY AS AI RACE INTENSIFIES
Apple, which has been steadily accelerating its artificial intelligence strategy under the “Apple Intelligence” banner, reportedly held internal discussions about acquiring fast-growing AI startups Mistral and Perplexity.
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Los Angeles Times
Be prepared for the haboob, the mother of all dust storms
Climate change has increased heat and dryness in the Central Valley and SoCal, adding to health risks
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Protection, or imposition?
Some desert property owners argue that state safeguards for Joshua trees have created an unfair financial burden
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Southwest to change extra-seat policy for plus-size passengers
The airline plans to remove the refund guarantee for eligible customers in 2026.
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