Potential government shutdown, bar cookies, ‘What Water Wants’
NewsOn X, Elon Musk tried to kill a short-term budget agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Congress has until midnight Friday to strike a deal to avert a shutdown.
Sen. Schiff, alternative media, ‘Didion and Babitz’
NewsCalifornia Sen. Adam Schiff officially took office this month.
Teens’ ‘constant’ internet usage, Pedro Almodovar, holiday films
NewsDespite ongoing concern about teen internet use, young people are online as much as ever.
Abortion lawsuit, musician Kim Deal, staff holiday film picks
NewsTexas sued a New York doctor who prescribed and sent abortion pills to a woman in a Dallas suburb.
A chance for peace in Gaza, LA’s deadline to build more housing
NewsHamas is reportedly willing to let Israel stage troops temporarily in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement. Could it lead to annexation of the Palestinian territory?
Biden’s final days in the White House, legal action against Character.AI
NewsThe Biden administration is in its final 40 days and trying to make progress on Ukraine, Gaza, student loans, climate and immigration.
Franklin Fire evacuations, Rainn Wilson on ‘Waiting for Godot’
NewsThe Franklin Fire erupted on Monday night, and thousands of residents are under mandatory evacuation orders. The flames jumped PCH near Malibu Canyon Rd., threatening Malibu Pier.
Soon-Shiong’s ‘bias meter’ plans, a family’s epilepsy story on theater stage
NewsSyrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?