Los Angeles Times
Federal shutdown stalls launch of wines, holiday spirits
California vintners, needing agency’s OK, face bottling and production delays.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts numerous sites and apps
People struggled to access social media app Snapchat, online game Fortnite, payments app Venmo and other popular online services on Monday after an Amazon Web Services outage caused widespread disruption.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Poll: Economic anxiety rises over job prospects
Americans are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to find a good job under President Trump, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds, in what is a potential warning sign for Republicans as a promised economic boom has given way to hiring freezes and elevated inflation.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A bad reason for ChatGPT to talk about suicide
Sam Altman's words offer unsettling hints on how the platform balances safety and freedom of users.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Court OKs Oregon troop deployment
Ninth Circuit panel rules that Trump may order the National Guard to Portland.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Defending champion Thunder looking to reign in era of parity
One title isn’t enough for Oklahoma City, which is aware that dynasties are a rarity.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Founding lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss
In his alter ego as the Spaceman, he helped the group become a pop phenomenon.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Colin Farrell dealt a bad hand in 'Ballad'
Set in lurid gambling hub of Macau, the movie squanders its good elements.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Stars essential to a successful run
Production from James and a motivated Doncic are big topics as Lakers begin their quest
4 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Clippers begin with veteran depth
And their longtime star Leonard is healthy. But this roster will be the oldest in the league
3 min |
October 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Art, science and hidden histories
Tavares Strachan's works at LACMA mark breakthroughs by Black people.
5 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Writer’s Digest
LEVERAGING THE POWER OF WHAT IF? IN SPECULATIVE STORIES
Five techniques for convincing readers your fiction just might be real after all.
6 min |