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A West Hollywood man with cerebral palsy is raising accessibility concerns after a scooter collision with a food delivery robot — a moment he captured in a viral video that has drawn more than 20 million views across TikTok and Instagram as of Saturday afternoon. Local therapist and advocate Mark Chaney said the encounter with [...]
Rising pop and R&B singer D4vd has canceled another leg of his tour after the body of a teenage girl was found inside a Tesla registered to him. A look at his Ticketmaster schedule on Saturday morning showed all dates have been canceled for what would have been the 20-year-old artist’s European and United Kingdom [...]
A person connected to a homicide and a carjacking was shot after a brief chase ended in front of an Orange County In-N-Out on Friday night, authorities say. Per the the Carlsbad Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Rising Glen Way around 9:53 p.m. When the officers arrived, they found an [...]
A skateboarder was struck and killed by a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle in Highland Park on Friday night. An LAPD spokesperson said that at 7:17 p.m., officers from the Northeast Division were responding with their lights and sirens to a perimeter on Figueroa and Piemonte streets for a parolee at large. Police said the [...]
A 14-year-old boy set out for an evening ride on the San Francisquito Creek Trail expecting nothing more than a quick spin with a friend. Instead, he ended the night bruised, shaken and clutching video of a stranger stomping on his bike and threatening to kill him. The teen, who asked not to be identified, [...]
Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who was found dead in Rancho Cucamonga. On Aug. 15, San Bernardino County deputies responded to reports of a crash on Foothill Boulevard near the 15 Freeway shortly before midnight. The male victim was under an overpass when he was struck and killed by [...]
Those looking for a new job can join the United States Postal Service as the agency looks to hire workers for the holiday season and beyond. The USPS will be hiring for several permanent and temporary positions located in offices throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. The roles available (with starting salaries) include: Benefits offered [...]
What began as a routine FaceTime conversation between a mother and daughter quickly turned into a scene of terror when a trailer home in Jurupa Valley went up in flames last week. Kristin Buchanan, who lives in Ohio, was speaking with her mother, Twila Pore, when Pore arrived at the 40-foot travel trailer where she [...]
LONDON (AP) — A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems. The disruptions to electronic systems initially reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's [...]
Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) has introduced a bill to ban mid-decade redistricting, a move he says will ensure "fair" redistricting practices. The California Democrat argues that redistricting should happen only once every 10 years, following the census, and be done by an independent body to remove political influence. He has also appeared in a "Yes [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Missouri girl sells lemonade to afford stem cell treatment September 20, 2025Family, friends and the community are rallying behind Ella through her Pink Lemonade fundraiser to get her one step closer to receiving treatment.
- Apparent human remains found in luggage at Tampa airport, CBP says September 20, 2025Apparent human remains were recently discovered inside of luggage at Tampa International Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials.
Media
At The Times and elsewhere, she combined recipe writing with reporting on topics like consumer protection and food safety. Her torte was a longtime fan favorite. [...]
They didn’t like what the host said, but weren’t in agreement on ABC’s handling of the matter. [...]
We gathered some of the journalists closely involved to discuss how we approached coverage and to answer readers’ questions about it. [...]
The Department of Defense will force reporters to pledge not to gather or use any information that had not been formally authorized for release, or risk losing their credential to [...]
In an interview ahead of her new book’s release, former Vice President Kamala Harris warned that President Trump would only grow more emboldened in crushing dissent. [...]
The judge said that the complaint failed to contain a “short and plain statement of the claim.” Mr. Trump has 28 days to refile. [...]
The Supreme Court has distinguished bully-pulpit persuasion, which is permissible under the First Amendment, from coercion and threats, which are not. [...]
A debut novel is the latest in an unbroken string of hits written — and promoted — by the network’s stars. Is that a raw deal for other conservative imprints? [...]
The two leaders spoke on Friday to discuss a deal to keep the wildly popular app from going dark in the United States. [...]
The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration. [...]
Media
- Inside The Times’s Reporting and Judgment Calls on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination September 20, 2025We gathered some of the journalists closely involved to discuss how we approached coverage and to answer readers’ questions about it.
- Marian Burros, 92, Dies; Food Writer Famed for Her Plum Torte and More September 20, 2025At The Times and elsewhere, she combined recipe writing with reporting on topics like consumer protection and food safety. Her torte was a longtime fan favorite.
- Jimmy Kimmel News Stirs Up Conservative Podcasters September 20, 2025They didn’t like what the host said, but weren’t in agreement on ABC’s handling of the matter.
- Harris Assails ABC Suspension of Kimmel as ‘Rewarding’ Trump September 20, 2025In an interview ahead of her new book’s release, former Vice President Kamala Harris warned that President Trump would only grow more emboldened in crushing dissent.
- Pentagon Introduces New Restrictions on Reporter Access September 20, 2025The Department of Defense will force reporters to pledge not to gather or use any information that had not been formally authorized for release, or risk losing their credential to cover the military.
Health
The panel recommended that people consult a health professional before receiving a Covid vaccine. Left unclear was whether Americans can still walk into pharmacies for shots. [...]
Marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor birth outcomes and developmental delays in children, a leading medical society advised. [...]
The F.D.A. approved Merck’s injected version of its blockbuster infusion Keytruda. The company says it will be quicker and easier, but it stands to slow the adoption of cheaper competitors [...]
The members voted against the combination shot for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Guidelines on vaccines given separately to prevent those infections remain unchanged. [...]
Susan Monarez, the head of the public health agency for barely a month, repeatedly told senators that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was ignoring science in undercutting vaccines. [...]
Senator Bill Cassidy warned against any new restrictions, and insurers suggested they would still cover routine vaccinations even if a C.D.C. panel tried to limit them. [...]
The president wants to enforce involuntary commitment laws for severe drug use. But rehab is expensive, without enough beds for those who seek it. [...]
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech. [...]
Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent. [...]
Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution. [...]
Health
- Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots September 20, 2025The panel recommended that people consult a health professional before receiving a Covid vaccine. Left unclear was whether Americans can still walk into pharmacies for shots.
- FDA OKs New Keytruda Shot for Cancer September 19, 2025The F.D.A. approved Merck’s injected version of its blockbuster infusion Keytruda. The company says it will be quicker and easier, but it stands to slow the adoption of cheaper competitors and increase costs by billions of dollars.
- Pregnant Women Should Not Use Cannabis, New Medical Guidelines Say September 19, 2025Marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor birth outcomes and developmental delays in children, a leading medical society advised.
- She’s Starting a Blood Bank for Zoos September 19, 2025Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution.
- RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee to Vote on Hepatitis B and Covid Shots September 19, 2025The members voted against the combination shot for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Guidelines on vaccines given separately to prevent those infections remain unchanged.
Science
The object, the latest “quasi-moon” detected by astronomers, could be with us for almost another 60 years. [...]
The company’s Starship rocket, which has suffered a series of recent test explosions, is still years away from being ready for the mission, former NASA executives say. [...]
Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution. [...]
Long dismissed as unintelligent, reptiles are emerging as cognitively and emotionally complex animals. A new study involving tortoises suggests that they also possess mood states. [...]
A specimen discovered in Mongolia is the most complete fossil yet found of a pachycephalosaur, a dinosaur believed to be built for head-butting. [...]
The evolutionary blueprint for hands was borrowed in part from a much older genetic plan for our nether regions, a new study suggests. [...]
Scientists thought that an Australian museum’s collection of tektites came from an 800,000-year-old asteroid strike on Earth. Some of them turned out to be much older. [...]
Researchers discovered that Mediterranean ants are having babies that belong to a different species. [...]
Scientists set out to understand all the ways the animals use their eight appendages. It wasn’t easy. [...]
Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, climate activists are organizing a nationwide celebration of solar power on Sunday. [...]
Science
- Here Comes the Sun Day September 20, 2025Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, climate activists are organizing a nationwide celebration of solar power on Sunday.
- Why the U.S. Might Lose the Space Race September 20, 2025The United States and China are in a new space race to the moon. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains why the U.S. could lose this race.
- U.S. Is Losing Race to Return to Moon, Critics Say, Pointing at SpaceX September 20, 2025The company’s Starship rocket, which has suffered a series of recent test explosions, is still years away from being ready for the mission, former NASA executives say.
- Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots September 20, 2025The panel recommended that people consult a health professional before receiving a Covid vaccine. Left unclear was whether Americans can still walk into pharmacies for shots.
- FDA OKs New Keytruda Shot for Cancer September 19, 2025The F.D.A. approved Merck’s injected version of its blockbuster infusion Keytruda. The company says it will be quicker and easier, but it stands to slow the adoption of cheaper competitors and increase costs by billions of dollars.
World of Tech
Mark Zuckerberg’s glitch-filled unveiling of computerized glasses revealed a company that may struggle to deliver on its promise for the future of computing. [...]
The technology is one of the strongest examples yet of how artificial intelligence can be used in a seamless, practical way to improve people’s lives. [...]
At its annual developer conference on Wednesday, Meta showed several new smart glasses, which have been a surprise hit for the company. [...]
As Apple prepares to release new iPhones this week, industry veterans shared their predictions for what will be the next big thing in personal computing. [...]
The e-commerce giant is ending a program that let Prime members share free shipping with a family member who lives somewhere else. Here’s what to know. [...]
A federal judge’s remedy stops short of making meaningful changes to how we use our phones, computers and the web. [...]
After a California teenager spent months on ChatGPT discussing plans to end his life, OpenAI said it would introduce parental controls and better responses for users in distress. [...]
The new artificially intelligent Pixel can help people streamline certain tasks. But that efficiency may not be worth the data you give up, our reviewer writes. [...]
Apps from Google, Apple and other companies let you customize your content so you’re always up to date on the matters you care about most. [...]
It becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools, with a law that will go into effect in 2026. [...]
World of Tech
- Seeing Through the Reality of Meta’s Smart Glasses September 20, 2025Mark Zuckerberg’s glitch-filled unveiling of computerized glasses revealed a company that may struggle to deliver on its promise for the future of computing.
- Apple’s New AirPods Offer Impressive Language Translation September 18, 2025The technology is one of the strongest examples yet of how artificial intelligence can be used in a seamless, practical way to improve people’s lives.
- Meta Unveils Smart Glasses With Apps and an Artificial Intelligence Assistant September 18, 2025At its annual developer conference on Wednesday, Meta showed several new smart glasses, which have been a surprise hit for the company.
- A.I. Could Make the Smartphone Passé. What Comes Next? September 9, 2025As Apple prepares to release new iPhones this week, industry veterans shared their predictions for what will be the next big thing in personal computing.
- South Korea Outlaws Use of Smartphones During Class September 4, 2025It becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools, with a law that will go into effect in 2026.
Innovation
- Video Game Industry: Insights and Jobs for IT Pros September 18, 2025This guide will help you understand the video game industry, statistics, major players, and potential jobs. Constantly Updated — The download contains the latest and most accurate details. Boost Your Knowledge — This seven-page PDF will help you study the lay of the land and formulate a plan of action. Expert Guidance — Created by […]
- Microsoft Commits Record $30 Billion to UK’s AI Infrastructure Expansion September 17, 2025Microsoft is investing $15B in UK AI and cloud, expanding data centers, Nvidia-powered supercomputers, and workforce to boost AI skills and innovation. The post Microsoft Commits Record $30 Billion to UK’s AI Infrastructure Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.
- This is Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Ever September 9, 2025Apple unveiled on Sept. 9 its much-anticipated iPhone 17 line, as well as the iPhone Air, new smartwatches, and AirPods 3. The post This is Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Ever appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Tesla’s Robot Army Could Make Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire September 9, 2025Elon Musk's idea of a humanoid robot army that outnumbers humans is raising questions about the future of work. The post Tesla’s Robot Army Could Make Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Did Meta Cover Up Child Safety Risks in VR? September 8, 2025Two current and two former Meta employees will bring internal documents before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. Meta said allegations were "stitched together." The post Did Meta Cover Up Child Safety Risks in VR? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial Intelligence
- Nvidia Will Contribute $5 Billion to Intel to Build Custom x86 Chips September 18, 2025Nvidia’s help could revitalize Intel and strengthen upcoming product lines. The post Nvidia Will Contribute $5 Billion to Intel to Build Custom x86 Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI and Google DeepMind Outshine Students at World’s Top Coding Contest September 18, 2025OpenAI scored a flawless 12/12 and Google DeepMind struck gold at ICPC 2025, the world’s toughest programming contest for top university teams. The post OpenAI and Google DeepMind Outshine Students at World’s Top Coding Contest appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Huang ‘Disappointed’ as Chinese Government Restricts Use of Nvidia AI Chips September 18, 2025Beijing seeks to encourage domestic replacements for the RTX Pro 6000D. The post Huang ‘Disappointed’ as Chinese Government Restricts Use of Nvidia AI Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Trump’s UK Visit: OpenAI, Nvidia, and Other US Firms Commit Billions for Data Centers September 17, 2025OpenAI’s Stargate project reaches over the Atlantic as Trump and Starmer announce AI infrastructure agreement. The post Trump’s UK Visit: OpenAI, Nvidia, and Other US Firms Commit Billions for Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Commits Record $30 Billion to UK’s AI Infrastructure Expansion September 17, 2025Microsoft is investing $15B in UK AI and cloud, expanding data centers, Nvidia-powered supercomputers, and workforce to boost AI skills and innovation. The post Microsoft Commits Record $30 Billion to UK’s AI Infrastructure Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.
