Los Angeles Times
Wealth-tax proposals? That's rich.
WHEN government grows to dominate ever-larger shares of the economy and when politicians refuse to be responsible about what they spend, there’s a predictable next move: insist that the problem is “the rich” not paying enough.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Right offers ‘all-American’ Super Bowl halftime show
Turning Point USA plans underwhelming alternative to protest Bad Bunny’s show.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Veterinarian accused of botching surgeries loses his state license
A California veterinarian's license has been revoked after an inspection found a stomach-churning list of more than two dozen violations, including “deceased neonatal puppies” discovered in open buckets in a freezer and containers of animal parts.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
City rejects moratorium on warehouse projects
Moreno Valley leaders vote down 45-day ban, an effort that nearby areas have adopted amid pollution concerns
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Date is set for opening Geffen building
LACMA's new facility will welcome museum members April 19 and general public May 4.
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February 06, 2026
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Bonta denounces Trump's fraud claims
The attorney general notes efforts by state have recovered nearly $2.7 billion since 2016.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Keeping his cool during a wild time
Alexander Skarsgård stars in a 'kinky gay biker' film, appears in 'The Moment' and hosts 'SNL'
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Last arms pact ends for U.S., Russia
The Kremlin said Thursday that it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, and President Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Lawmakers want insurers to explain tough rules for wildfire payouts
Congressional letter raises possibility that receipt requests may violate consumer law.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Slotkin rejects DOJ request for interview on 'illegal orders' video
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is refusing to voluntarily comply with a Justice Department investigation into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders” — escalating a dispute that President Trump has publicly pushed.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S., Russia to reestablish military-to-military dialogue
The United States and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue after a meeting between senior Russian and American military officials in Abu Dhabi, the U.S. military in Europe said.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mexican bats head farther north for this nectar
Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous desert plant’s nectar during nightly flights.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Minn. man accused of threatening ICE officers
U.S. attorney general alleges Kyle Wagner advocated violence on social media.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Vehicle is struck by train in Glendale, killing 1
A Metrolink train traveling from the Antelope Valley to downtown Los Angeles slammed into a car, killing one occupant of the car, according to authorities.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Unions urge Newsom, lawmakers to rein in AI
Failing to shield jobs, prevent spying could hurt a presidential campaign, they warn.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Washington Post laying off a third of its staff
Large reduction is a psychic blow at a paper famous for its Watergate coverage.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Stephen Miller has competition
Re “Getting rid of the worst? Start with Miller,” California Voices, Jan. 31
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Artist dreams up a world where anything is possible
The paintings and videos in Sarah Sze’s experimental show explore mind’s eye.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Lakers go small for now, prepared to go big later
They trade for Kennard with eye toward an offseason blockbuster
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Darnold's road to big stage has 'Fight On' vibe
Forged by adversity, Darnold is the first USC quarterback to start a Super Bowl.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Singer and founding member of 5th Dimension
The vocalist, also a skilled photographer, helped the group win six Grammy awards.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Beutner exits L.A. mayor's race
Decision follows the death of his daughter. Rick Caruso also says he won't seek office.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Famine threatens more of Sudan's Darfur region
Paramilitary attack on a military hospital in the war-torn nation’s south leaves 22 dead.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Tuberculosis cases reported at private school in Bay Area
Public health officials in Northern California are investigating a tuberculosis outbreak, identifying more than 50 cases at a private Catholic high school and ordering those who are infected to stay home.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Down to the wire, mayoral slate still in flux
Lineup of candidates in L.A. is unusually fluid as Saturday filing deadline approaches.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ride with the thrill of attachment in 'Pillion'
Successful romances star at least one looker.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Liu 2.0 set to conquer new heights
Retirement and fulfillment helped the U.S. gold medal contender reach her full potential as a figure skater.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Israeli security chief's brother accused of smuggling goods to Gaza
An Israeli court on Thursday indicted a brother of the chief ofIsrael’s security service for allegedly smuggling tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of cigarettes into war-ravaged Gaza Strip at a time when getting aid into the territory was difficult and many Palestinians were going hungry.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
UCLA fires DEI director over posts on Kirk's death
In the days after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September while speaking at a Utah college campus, stunned followers of his conservative movement mourned online, condemning political violence.
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February 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Epstein fallout puts U.K.’s Starmer in peril
Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein.
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