California, other states sue Trump administration over bill defunding Planned Parenthood
California and a coalition of other liberal-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over a provision in the “Big Beautiful Bill” that bars Planned Parenthood and other large nonprofit abortion…
What are Guardian Caps? Get to know the NFL’s helmet initiative – NBC Los Angeles
New helmet protection arrived to the National Football League. The NFL announced before the 2024 season that Guardian Caps could be worn by players during regular-season games, a first for…
Trump admin wants Harvard to pay far more than Columbia settlement
By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that would require the Ivy League school to pay far…
Former Netflix employee sues, alleging discrimination and retaliation
A former labor relations employee at Netflix is suing the company, claiming she was wrongfully terminated after raising concerns over her superiors’ discrimination against women of color and allegations of…
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery-descendants law
US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves. In an…
City paints over 2nd Street Tunnel graffiti. Taggers return within hours
Less than a day after city workers painted the 2nd Street Tunnel, long an L.A. graffiti haven, taggers covered the walls of the iconic tunnel again, according to an Instagram…
White House maneuvers to keep Essayli as L.A.’s top federal prosecutor
The White House moved Tuesday to keep interim U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli in power as Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor, the latest maneuver to keep controversial appointees in positions across…
Which NFL players have worn guardian caps in games? What to know – NBC Los Angeles
The NFL is continuing to promote player safety. With such a high risk of head injuries due to the nature of the sport, the league has instituted new technology. It…
Higher tariffs part of price Europe willing to pay for security
By LORNE COOK BRUSSELS (AP) — France’s prime minister described it as a “dark day” for the European Union, a “submission” to U.S. tariff demands. Commentators said EU Commission chief…
Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says
EPA Pope Leo XIV has told the Vatican’s first Mass for Catholic social media influencers that human dignity needs to be protected online as the world faces the “challenge” of…