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How 'Wicked: For Good' revisits iconic Oz moments
The film's creators explain how they incorporated nods to the 1939 classic while also expanding the lore with their own twists
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Hegseth under increasing scrutiny
Defense chief put personnel, mission at risk with use of Signal, watchdog report finds.
4 min |
December 04, 2025
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It's a magical world. How to navigate it?
We shed light on what to do at Disneyland when it's at its holiday-centric best.
7 min |
December 04, 2025
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An influencer's many stunts
Biker documents homeless life, toeing a line between advocacy and exploitation
5 min |
December 04, 2025
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Is horror creeping toward Oscars recognition?
The academy has long recoiled from scary movies. But after a string of box-office hits from auteur directors, it can't look away anymore
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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USC women’s defense sparks a rout
The Trojans hold Saint Mary’s to 27% shooting from field in a dominating victory.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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New Orleans immigration crackdown begins
The operation is targeting people accused of violent crimes, officials say.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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U.S. halts migrant filings for 19 nations
Move comes after two National Guard troops were shot in Washington, D.C.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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Chiefs-Cowboys sets a Thanksgiving record
America feasted on NFL football this past Thanksgiving.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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EV maker recalls vehicles over seat belts
The electric vehicle maker Rivian is recalling nearly 35,000 delivery vans amid concern their seat belts could fail to restrain the driver during an accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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NEW GLASSES CAN SLOW MYOPIA IN CHILDREN
Lens approved by the FDA shows promise in reducing nearsightedness, plus risk of glaucoma and blindness
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Trump’s criticism puts focus on Somalis
President says ‘they contribute nothing.’ Most in Minnesota are US. citizens.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Rep. Cuellar and wife are pardoned
Trump says bribery case was result of criticism of Biden’s immigration policy.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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At the quarter pole, Lakers gallop strong
They're on pace for their best season since 2008-09 as Reaves-Doncic duo flourishes.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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A legal wall against Trump’s assault on trans rights
President Trump wasted no time before turning the right wing’s cherished assault on transgender rights into government policy.
5 min |
December 04, 2025
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Defections spur mixed results for the Bruins
UCLA appeared on the verge of a late recruiting victory Tuesday when David Schwerzel, a high school defensive lineman from Seattle, tweeted that he was \"1000% committed\" to becoming a Bruin, including a picture of himself in a blue and gold uniform.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Cosm extends golden ticket to moviegoers
L.A.'s multisensory 'Willy Wonka' takes viewers into the chocolate factory.
4 min |
December 04, 2025
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USC reconnects with local calls
Its top-ranked recruiting class has that distinct Southland flavor
4 min |
December 04, 2025
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MORE THAN A LUCKY STRIKE
Pop stardom fell inevitably into place for Audrey Hobert, who performs at the El Rey Theatre this week
10+ min |
December 04, 2025
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When did the justices stop caring about public opinion?
The Supreme Court once saw peril in defying the will of the people. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. is different.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Dells pledge $6.25 billion to expand ‘Trump accounts’
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion on Tuesday to provide an incentive for 25 million American children ages 10 and under to claim the new investment accounts for children created as part of President Trump's tax and spending legislation.
4 min |
December 04, 2025
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New York’s lame-duck mayor wanders the globe
For Eric Adams, one unwritten perk of being mayor of New York City has been the chance to live out his boyhood “dream of traveling the globe.”
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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USC men hang on to prevail at Oregon
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 25 points and Jacob Cofie added 17 as No. 24 USC defeated Oregon 82-77 on Tuesday night in a Big Ten Conference opener for both teams.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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Panda Express fined $1 million over safety oversight
Panda Express has agreed to pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it failed to train its employees on how to handle its soda machines.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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Nations agree on rules to protect sharks
Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for more than 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is driving some to the brink of extinction.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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There's hope in the race against plastic
WITHIN 15 YEARS, a garbage truck's worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every minute. Every second. Plastic is everywhere in modern life and has essential, lifesaving uses, but the proliferation of plastic has also made it one of the great environmental challenges of our time. Plastic pollutes our land, air and water; costs governments billions each year to manage; and is putting human health at increasing risk.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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'Sirāt' threw the year's hottest rave. It almost got out of hand
Pulsating beats, huge lasers and a thousand revelers: Filmmaker Oliver Laxe teamed with groups in the underground party movement to put on a wild bash for a key scene
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Facility fined for keeping exotic species without permits
A Ventura County animal sanctuary has been ordered to pay more than $50,000 in penalties and other fees for housing exotic animals without permits.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kings fail to get going offensively in loss to the Capitals
Beauvillier’s goal early in third period decisive as L.A. loses its fifth in past seven.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ got the Shakers moving
The film, starring Amanda Seyfried and directed by Mona Fastvold, depicts the religious sect’s evolution through song and dance
4 min |