U.S. strikes Venezuela and says Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country
CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after…
Child care funds to all 50 states will be frozen
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series…
California drops suit seeking to reinstate bullet train federal funds
OAKLAND — California last week dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government’s withdrawing of $4 billion for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The…
How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
The holiday season is Hallmark’s Super Bowl. This year alone, Hallmark has 80 hours of original holiday-themed programming, including two unscripted series, two scripted series, a holiday special and 24…
The artists we lost in 2025: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
It’s the second day of a brand new year, and I’d like to take a moment to look back at some of the towering talent we lost in 2025 through…
‘Stranger Things’ finale turns box office downside up pulling in an estimated $25 million
The finale of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Stranger Things” gave movie theaters a much needed jolt, generating an estimated $20 to $25 million at the box office, according to multiple reports.…
Will Smith sued: Fired violinist alleges sexual harassment
Will Smith and his company Treyball Studios Management Inc. are being sued by an electric violinist who is claiming wrongful termination, retaliation and sexual harassment — allegations denied by the…
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington’s 3 public golf courses
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement for three public golf courses in Washington, a move that offers President Trump an additional opportunity to put his stamp…
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter reportedly found dead; 911 call suggests OD
Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was reportedly found dead at a hotel in San Francisco on New Year’s Day. She was 34. According to…
TV shows we’re excited for in 2026: ‘Starfleet Academy,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Beef’
Jan. 2, 2026 3 AM PT It’s the start of a new year and that means the kickoff of a whole new slate of television series. And while 2026 will…