Economy
Bouquet fire grows in Angeles National Forest near Santa Clarita as heat wave grips SoCal
Oct 4, 2026

Bouquet fire grows in Angeles National Forest near Santa Clarita as heat wave grips SoCal

The Bouquet fire, which started around 3 p.m. Saturday in Angeles National Forest, has surpassed 1,000 acres....

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Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chief
Oct 4, 2026

Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chief

Hong Kong is playing a central role as part of a broader regional hub for research breakthroughs, the head of a leading global cancer organisation has said, adding that the city’s success in reducing ...

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Culver City protesters demand Sony, Amazon, other studios defend democracy
Oct 3, 2026

Culver City protesters demand Sony, Amazon, other studios defend democracy

A protest march in Culver City asked for media companies such as Sony, Apple and Amazon to help ensure fair elections ahead of the midterms....

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Victim of fatal Culver CityBus shooting was longtime bus driver, loving family man
Oct 3, 2026

Victim of fatal Culver CityBus shooting was longtime bus driver, loving family man

Additional details about the fatal Culver CityBus shooting have emerged, including the identities of the victim and the suspected gunman....

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Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right
Oct 3, 2026

Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad....

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Baby bonuses fail to address the fear of falling behind
Oct 3, 2026

Baby bonuses fail to address the fear of falling behind

When one of my seniors from medical school was pregnant during her surgical residency, she planned the exact date of her C-section so she could complete her training on time. When I asked why she didn...

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'Algorithms Lack The Spark Of Humanity': Pope Leo Condemns AI Art
Oct 3, 2026

'Algorithms Lack The Spark Of Humanity': Pope Leo Condemns AI Art

“It is becoming urgent to distinguish human art from what machines produce,” the pope said....

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Trump Praises Laura Loomer As A ‘Great Republican Strategist’ — And Critics Had A Lot To Say
Oct 3, 2026

Trump Praises Laura Loomer As A ‘Great Republican Strategist’ — And Critics Had A Lot To Say

“She was banned from Uber, now she flys on Airforce One. Should be one of the biggest scandals in America,” journalist Mehdi Hasan wrote on X....

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Two dead after shooting at private party in strip mall near Cal State Northridge
Oct 3, 2026

Two dead after shooting at private party in strip mall near Cal State Northridge

At least two people died in a fatal shooting that broke out Friday evening at an event venue at a strip mall in Northridge, less than a mile away from Cal State Northridge....

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Why hasn't the Trump administration decided the fate of TPS for Salvadorans?
Oct 3, 2026

Why hasn't the Trump administration decided the fate of TPS for Salvadorans?

The Trump administration still hasn't reached a decision, plunging the Salvadoran community into uncertainty and raising questions about what has prompted the delay....

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