SoCal News NOW
Nearly 27 years later, investigators said a bone that washed up on a California beach was positively matched to a missing father of three. On Dec. 14, 1999, Jonathan Raxa, 37, was one of four crew members aboard the commercial fishing vessel Silver Spray. The boat was at the entrance to Humboldt Bay in Northern [...]
Authorities are searching for a man and a woman who they say swindled a local 82-year-old woman out of $2,500 using a lottery ticket scam. Surveillance footage from Sept. 10 captured the suspects walking with the victim, Armida Flores, before taking her money and abandoning her. According to the Pomona Police Department, the suspects targeted [...]
Fellow comedians are showing support for Carrot Top on social media after the comic was reportedly hospitalized following a suicide attempt Friday. Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was rushed to a hospital in the Las Vegas area Friday following the mental health crisis, TMZ reports. Thompson’s representative told TMZ that the comedian [...]
El Niño years typically mean warmer ocean temperatures in California. The warmer waters can also bring more exotic fish to the region from tropical and subtropical areas. Though these fish are sometimes rare to California waters, they’re generally okay to catch as long as they aren't a protected species and anglers respect catch-limit laws, according [...]
Two 14-year-old boys who were hospitalized after being hit by a driver in Riverside while they were riding an e-scooter and an e-motorcycle have died. On Aug. 25, Riverside police responded to the crash at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Mitchell Avenue, near Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School, at around 7:46 p.m. The teens were [...]
A Southern California man was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The Riverside Police Department said authorities began investigating Anthony Eduardo Lozano, 23, in April 2024 after the girl reported the sexual assault to police. Detectives learned that Lozano had communicated with the girl on social media. He arranged a car ride [...]
A 65-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,200 worth of clothing from a Lululemon store in Irvine. The Irvine Police Department said the theft occurred earlier this month when the woman, who was seen carrying several tote bags, entered the store at the Irvine Spectrum Center and began casually browsing. Surveillance footage [...]
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied access to the White House on Saturday, one day after President Donald Trump announced he was banning the three news organizations from the grounds. Journalists from all three outlets had their White House credentials confiscated when they attempted to enter the complex Saturday morning, according to [...]
A six-year-old California murder case ended in a mistrial after the defendant’s attorney was arrested at the courthouse on suspicion of being under the influence, according to The Modesto Bee. The unusual series of events unfolded this week in Stanislaus County Superior Court, where Kelley Marie Ball was on trial in connection with a 2020 [...]
Hollywood Burbank Airport put its new passenger terminal through a major test Saturday, inviting community members to experience the facility before it officially opens next month. The airport held a passenger simulation trial Saturday morning designed to help officials prepare the new terminal for opening day in October. Participants were assigned mock flights and asked [...]
SoCal News NOW
- 82-year-old woman swindled out of $2,500 through lottery ticket scam, police say September 20, 2026Authorities are searching for a man and a woman who they say swindled a local 82-year-old woman out of $2,500 using a lottery ticket scam. Surveillance footage from Sept. 10 captured the suspects walking with the victim, Armida Flores, before taking her money and abandoning her. According to the Pomona Police Department, the suspects targeted […]
- Woman arrested for $1,200 Lululemon theft in Orange County September 20, 2026A 65-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,200 worth of clothing from a Lululemon store in Irvine. The Irvine Police Department said the theft occurred earlier this month when the woman, who was seen carrying several tote bags, entered the store at the Irvine Spectrum Center and began casually browsing. Surveillance footage […]
Media
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content. [...]
The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge. [...]
The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge. [...]
The president cited reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.” It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court. [...]
A publisher in the Philippines, she used her women’s magazine as a forum for political stories that helped drive Ferdinand Marcos from power. [...]
Karandeep Anand, an expert in building artificial intelligence and consumer technology products, will become Disney’s first chief technology officer. [...]
She understood teenagers before pop culture knew what to do with them, depicting them in cartoons as romantics, snobs, dreamers and social climbers. [...]
“The Social Reckoning” and other movies reflect growing discontent with Silicon Valley founders. But such films may be at the mercy of the companies themselves. [...]
Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates. [...]
LuPone will return to the Off Broadway stage in January for a revival of “Full Gallop.” [...]
Media
- CNN, MS NOW and Politico Barred From White House After Trump’s Ban September 20, 2026The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.
- California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads September 19, 2026Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
- Here’s the latest. September 19, 2026The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.
- Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House September 19, 2026The president cited reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.” It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.
- Overlooked No More: Hilda Terry, Who Cracked the Code of Teen Culture September 18, 2026She understood teenagers before pop culture knew what to do with them, depicting them in cartoons as romantics, snobs, dreamers and social climbers.
Health
As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won’t be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation. [...]
The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a “fraud.” [...]
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found. [...]
Surging drug use has contributed to an epidemic in the Pacific island nation, where one in 60 adults is estimated to be living with the virus. [...]
Ahead of the midterm elections, the president said that all states had opted in to an effort to align Medicaid’s prices for medicines with those in other wealthy countries. [...]
This year has become the deadliest year for measles in the United States since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000. [...]
Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors. [...]
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research [...]
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Bronx has killed one person and infected nine. A Yankees spokesman said that its towers were cleaned on Sunday, and the city has not [...]
The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a “thorough investigation” of the dangers. [...]
Health
- Nursing Home Beds Are Disappearing. That’s a Problem. September 19, 2026As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won’t be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation.
- Trump Promotes Program to Reduce Medicaid Drug Prices September 19, 2026Ahead of the midterm elections, the president said that all states had opted in to an effort to align Medicaid’s prices for medicines with those in other wealthy countries.
- RFK Jr. Assures Vaccine Skeptics They Have a ‘Friend at the White House’ September 18, 2026The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a “fraud.”
- This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked September 18, 2026The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.
- The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest September 17, 2026Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective.
Science
A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system. Only no one really [...]
A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings. [...]
The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia. [...]
Nearly 1,000 readers sent us their questions about artificial intelligence, its potential and its potential risks. [...]
The discovery of “hypersoft” X-ray beacons could help solve some mysteries about the universe. [...]
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found. [...]
“Alignment” is the science of teaching A.I. to do what is in line with human preferences, ethics and judgment. But, at times, the systems have gone rogue. [...]
Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective. [...]
It’s the only example of a dinosaur-era feather found within rock that wasn’t completely flattened through the centuries. [...]
Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington. [...]
Science
- Two Centuries On, Smithsonian Connects Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children September 19, 2026A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.
- Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds September 19, 2026A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system. Only no one really knows how.
- Video Shows a San Diego Dog Seeming to Greet an Intruder. Why Didn’t He Bark? September 19, 2026Dog behavior experts offered a variety of explanations for why Nash the golden retriever wagged his tail and carried a toy near a man who broke into his owner’s home.
- How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks September 19, 2026Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.
- New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century September 18, 2026The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.
World of Tech
With phone and computer prices soaring, it helps to know the true cost of owning electronics so you can bring those numbers down. [...]
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers. [...]
The screens of foldable phones are a triumph of materials science and microengineering. [...]
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag. [...]
Muse, Meta’s new A.I. agent, acts as a personal digital assistant that connects to Facebook and Instagram, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify and OpenTable. [...]
Now that there’s rarely any mystery to who’s calling, Gen Z has adopted a range of custom phone greetings — including no greeting at all. [...]
In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference. [...]
An advocate for Apple on Wall Street, he was also a founding investor in early personal computing firms like Lotus and Compaq, where he served as chairman. [...]
The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want? [...]
Wispr Flow is supposed to make writing effortless and magical. So I “wrote” this column with it. [...]
World of Tech
- 4 Strategies to Battle ‘Techflation’ September 19, 2026With phone and computer prices soaring, it helps to know the true cost of owning electronics so you can bring those numbers down.
- Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content September 14, 2026A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
- How the New iPhone Duo’s Glass Screen Bends Without Breaking September 11, 2026The screens of foldable phones are a triumph of materials science and microengineering.
- Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999? September 10, 2026The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.
- Meta Introduces Muse, an A.I. Agent That Can Send Your Emails and Book Your Travel September 8, 2026Muse, Meta’s new A.I. agent, acts as a personal digital assistant that connects to Facebook and Instagram, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify and OpenTable.
Innovation
- MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help September 18, 2026MIT researchers built a robotic optics lab that assembled a working laser in 30 minutes, pointing toward more autonomous scientific research. The post MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Expose 1.6M Images in 21 Days September 18, 2026Hackers physically compromised a Flock camera and found an encryption key, 27,000 clips, and 1.6 million images generated in 21 days. The post Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Expose 1.6M Images in 21 Days appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI Launches Astra for Law: Legal AI Gets a Specialized Research Engine September 18, 2026OpenAI launches Astra for Law with specialized US legal search, integrations, and improved research results, but its benchmark reveals limits. The post OpenAI Launches Astra for Law: Legal AI Gets a Specialized Research Engine appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Vietnam Offers Businesses About $114K for AI Projects — Who Qualifies? September 18, 2026Vietnam's NATIF is offering businesses up to about $114,000 for AI projects, with applications open through Oct. 10, 2026. The post Vietnam Offers Businesses About $114K for AI Projects — Who Qualifies? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Snap Launches Specs Intelligence: AI That Anticipates What You Need September 17, 2026Snap launches Specs Intelligence, an anticipatory AI service for iPhone, Mac, and SPECS glasses that uses connected accounts to proactively assist users. The post Snap Launches Specs Intelligence: AI That Anticipates What You Need appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial Intelligence
- Meta’s New AI Chip Is Coming in 2027: Arke Targets Lower AI Costs September 19, 2026Meta plans to deploy its MTIA 450 Arke AI chip in 2027 as it looks to cut inference costs, energy use and reliance on general-purpose GPUs. The post Meta’s New AI Chip Is Coming in 2027: Arke Targets Lower AI Costs appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Anthropic’s Next Claude Feature Could Reach Into Your Bank Account September 19, 2026Anthropic appears to be testing Claude Money, a feature that could connect bank accounts to Claude for spending analysis and financial planning. The post Anthropic’s Next Claude Feature Could Reach Into Your Bank Account appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI Launches Interactive Sponsored Agents for ChatGPT Ads September 18, 2026OpenAI unveils Sponsored Agents for ChatGPT ads, letting users chat directly with brand AI agents. Learn about new Shopify and HubSpot integrations. The post OpenAI Launches Interactive Sponsored Agents for ChatGPT Ads appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Waymo Picks Singapore for First Southeast Asia Robotaxi Market September 18, 2026Waymo plans to launch robotaxis in Singapore in 2028, testing its self-driving system against local roads, monsoon weather, and regional rivals. The post Waymo Picks Singapore for First Southeast Asia Robotaxi Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
- MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help September 18, 2026MIT researchers built a robotic optics lab that assembled a working laser in 30 minutes, pointing toward more autonomous scientific research. The post MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help appeared first on TechRepublic.
