Los Angeles Times
Trump recasts cruelty as comedy
AI poop video turns dissent into a joke, and citizens into a punchline
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How military's live fire over I-5 went awry
Shrapnel falling on freeway at Camp Pendleton confirms state officials' fears.
8 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
DEA agent promoted even amid allegations
James Young’s erratic conduct was known, but he was elevated anyway, records show.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
DEI on resume can make job search worse
After seven rounds of grueling interviews, an offer for a recruiting job seemed within reach for David Daniels IV. Until a reference check that Daniels learned had involved wary discussions of his background in diversity, equity and inclusion. The offer never came.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Foreign outbreaks point to bad flu season
Last year’s flu season was the worst California had seen in years — and state health officials warn this year could potentially be just as bad.
5 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. alliance with Colombia in peril
Trump's airstrikes and leaders' verbal attacks harm partnership to fight drug trafficking.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Peanut allergies drop in children
An estimated 40,000 children avoided peanut allergy diagnoses after the guidelines for when to first expose kids to the food allergen changed, according to new research.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Harper Lee's legacy grows
A new collection of early works adds to the writer's slim yet mighty canon.
5 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
DRUG USERS AND GUN RIGHTS
Justices will weigh whether 'habitual' lawbreakers should be able to keep firearms.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. envoys arrive in Israel to bolster truce after violence
Two of President Trump’s envoys traveled to Israel on Monday to shore up the ceasefire in Gaza, a day after deadly violence gave the fragile deal its first major test.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Japan on track to name its first female prime minister
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi, 64, secures votes with a new coalition partner.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A U.S. pivot to Australia for critical minerals
President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent's rich rare-earth resources at a time when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
When it’s OK to send sick kids to school
Amid high absentee rates, some parents are pushing back against loosened sick-day rules
5 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Home abductions by ICE risk a lethal response
Every state assures residents they won't be prosecuted for using deadly force against intruders. Expect bloodshed.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Congressional hearing on ICE raids to be held in L.A.
Democrats announce 'a broad investigation' into federal agents' arrests of U.S. citizens.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Window now open for student aid applications
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Can Utah actually save the Great Salt Lake?
No saline lake has ever been rescued. Gov. Spencer Cox is confident his state will be the first to succeed.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Rams’ win again proves offense extends well beyond their stars
Mumpfield, Ferguson highlight stunning depth in romp over Jaguars in London.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. announces co-hosts in bid for Women’s World Cup
The United States added Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to its proposal to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bid FIFA is considering for the tournament.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mom may have taken girl out of state
New details emerge in case of 9-year-old who was reported missing in Lompoc.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
CALM DESPITE EPIC COLLAPSE
Dodgers always knew they were Series-bound, even after no-no blowup in Baltimore
7 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Word from a Wise man: Make friends with sharks and the sea
Marathon open water swimmer Hank Wise has crossed Catalina Channel eight times.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Hit-Boy hits refresh with new LP, outlook
The rapper says 'Software Update' is more than just his musical reinvention.
6 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
8 fire-damaged sites a 'public nuisance'
L.A. officials' declaration puts pressure on Palisades property owners to clear debris. Some say they can't afford the cost.
5 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Plan does more harm than good
Re “Controversial plan aims to reduce future wildfire risk,\" Oct. 16
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Taking fathers to 'Task'
The show creator and co-stars reflect on the collision course that led to the finale of the HBO crime drama
8 min |
October 21, 2025
Writer’s Digest
Embrace Your Strange
Discover your writing quirks and use them to your advantage.
5 min |
November / December 2025
Writer’s Digest
Our Mews(es)
Illustrator Bob Eckstein shares whimsical drawings of writers and their cats, excerpted from his newest book, Inspired by Cats, written with Nava Atlas.
1 min |
November / December 2025
Writer’s Digest
BREAKING IN
Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.
4 min |