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Google’s Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses to delay overhaul of the monopoly

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to protect Google from a year-old order requiring a major makeover of its Android app store that’s designed to unleash…

Rush to reunite for 50th anniversary tour starting at Kia Forum in 2026

The surviving members of progressive rock titans Rush will reunite for a 50th anniversary tour in 2026. Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will play 12 dates in honor…

Famous L.A. sneaker seller raided, accused of buying stolen shoes

Los Angeles Police Department officers raided the warehouse of the famous sneaker retailer CoolKicks and detained its employees, accusing the company of buying stolen shoes. The company is well-known among…

Trump slams judge he appointed as 9th Circuit takes up troop cases

President Trump has often locked horns with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, with the once left-leaning court putting a persistent drag on his first-term agenda. And now, even after…

How a friendship is shaping the World Cup – NBC Los Angeles

The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium. As the Premier League’s Chelsea was on its way to a shutout victory at the Club World Cup…

Just when Jim Harbaugh was getting things done, Chargering bites back

Which relentless force will prevail— Chargering or Jim Harbaugh’s obsessive football genius? That fascinating wrestling match began two winters ago, when Dean and John Spanos finally saw the light. As…

Mychal Threets, host of ‘Reading Rainbow’ reboot, shares Latino heritage

The “Reading Rainbow” is officially back, with internet-famous librarian Mychal Threets at the helm. Following the reboot’s premiere last Saturday, the new host responded to the audience’s wishes for a…

Former L.A. deputy mayor sentenced to a year of probation for calling in fake bomb threat

A former senior member of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ staff was sentenced to a year probation and 50 hours of community service for calling in a fake bomb threat…

Parking will soon cost more in the city of L.A.: What you need to know

Parking in Los Angeles is about to get more expensive after city leaders approved extended paid-parking hours and issued the first rate increase across thousands of metered spaces in more…

Chargers placing running back Omarion Hampton on injured reserve

Chargers running back Omarion Hampton will be placed on injured reserve, coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday, meaning the rookie first-round pick will be out for at least the next four…