SoCal News NOW
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a Calabasas-area home reportedly belonging to Kim Kardashian, officials confirmed to KTLA. Officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Lost Hills Station responded to the 24800 block of Long Valley Road in Hidden Hills just before 4 p.m. Sunday after security guards reported seeing [...]
Internet service was restored for Verizon customers Sunday night after an act of vandalism caused outages across Southern California, the company said. The alleged vandalism damaged fiber lines, affecting wireless internet service in the greater Los Angeles area. A Verizon spokesperson told KTLA that service was fully restored around 7:30 p.m. “Vandals cut multiple fiber [...]
Powerful swells generated by Hurricane Genevieve have transformed a popular Southern California beach, stripping away much of its sand and damaging portions of a parking lot. Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad has been battered by strong surf and high tides in recent weeks, exposing large rocks along the shoreline and forcing officials to close at [...]
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie “remains critically ill, and her condition is currently unstable,” the Ojai Raptor Center announced Sunday. On Saturday, the percentage of red blood cells in Jackie’s bloodstream dropped below 6%. Wildlife experts were previously concerned when her packed cell volume was at 17%. “The past 24 hours have been incredibly [...]
A woman walking in the southbound lanes of a Northern California freeway was killed after being struck by two separate motorists, California Highway Patrol officials said. The incident occurred Aug. 7 at about 1:30 a.m. on the West Valley Freeway, also known as Highway 85, south of Camden Avenue in San Jose. CHP investigators said [...]
The Ventura Police Department is investigating an Aug. 4 shooting as a homicide after the victim died in the hospital days later. Police responded to a shooting near the intersection of Riverside and Ramona streets in Ventura at 1:05 a.m. on Aug. 4. No victims were found at the scene. However, a person suffering from [...]
A South Los Angeles family is recovering from injuries and facing an uncertain financial future after a pickup truck slammed into their taco truck, badly damaging the business that has served a Florence neighborhood for years. The crash happened Aug. 6 during the evening while the Tacos Villa truck was parked along Central Avenue near [...]
Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in southeastern Los Angeles County. Officers with the South Gate Police Department responded to the 3500 block of Liberty Boulevard around 9:40 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and a gunshot victim, according to a news release from the [...]
A stretch of scorching summer weather is fueling wildfire concerns across Southern California as firefighters battle a series of brush fires that have erupted across the region in recent days. Temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees were expected across much of the region Sunday, with a heat advisory remaining in effect until 8 p.m. for [...]
Verizon customers across Southern California were experiencing service outages Sunday after multiple fiber lines were vandalized, the company said. The damage was affecting some wireless and internet customers in Los Angeles and other parts of the region, according to a Verizon spokesperson. The company did not specify exactly where the vandalism occurred or how many [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Man arrested after break-in at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills mansion August 10, 2026A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a Calabasas-area home reportedly belonging to Kim Kardashian, officials confirmed to KTLA. Officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Lost Hills Station responded to the 24800 block of Long Valley Road in Hidden Hills just before 4 p.m. Sunday after security guards reported seeing […]
- Verizon service restored after vandalism to fiber line caused widespread outages across Southern California August 10, 2026Internet service was restored for Verizon customers Sunday night after an act of vandalism caused outages across Southern California, the company said. The alleged vandalism damaged fiber lines, affecting wireless internet service in the greater Los Angeles area. A Verizon spokesperson told KTLA that service was fully restored around 7:30 p.m. “Vandals cut multiple fiber […]
Media
The streaming giant, still looking for this year’s blockbuster, paid an actor to spend three days inside a billboard in Los Angeles to promote an upcoming film. [...]
In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid. [...]
The company said it added 280,000 digital subscribers in the second quarter, fewer than the previous quarter. [...]
Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney’s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter. [...]
Disney said it would allow “thoughtfully curated” fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service. [...]
Paramount, which struck a $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., had requested a November trial for an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general. [...]
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, who exited the show after clashing with executives at CBS News, will teach reporting skills. [...]
Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated. [...]
The Sony Pictures movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man blockbuster since 2002, had one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever. [...]
A previously undisclosed subpoena, involving reporting on a failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, reflects the government’s expanding campaign to investigate leaks of secrets. [...]
Media
- Can Netflix Save a Summer Slump With a Stunt on Sunset Boulevard? August 8, 2026The streaming giant, still looking for this year’s blockbuster, paid an actor to spend three days inside a billboard in Los Angeles to promote an upcoming film.
- Self-Help Influencer Nicole LePera Faces Litigation August 7, 2026Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.
- Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview August 5, 2026In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.
- The New York Times’s Revenue Rises 11% as Costs Increase August 5, 2026The company said it added 280,000 digital subscribers in the second quarter, fewer than the previous quarter.
- Disney Theme Parks Report Strong Results, While Comcast’s Universal Parks Dip August 5, 2026Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney’s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter.
Health
Dr. Anthony Fauci had refused to answer questions at a hearing last week, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Republicans argued he wasn’t entitled to that protection because he had a presidential [...]
The case is unique, legal scholars say, because of the tension between the Fifth Amendment and the reach of a presidential pardon. The potential consequences could be grave. [...]
The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease. [...]
Small produce stands and farmers’ markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop. [...]
The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry. [...]
The development comes as a Senate committee prepares to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a [...]
At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief [...]
Dr. Schwartz, a deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines. [...]
The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better. [...]
The company said it was unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños, which were distributed to major retailers across 26 states. [...]
Health
- Taylor Farms Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Jalapeños Over Salmonella Concerns August 10, 2026The company said it was unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños, which were distributed to major retailers across 26 states.
- Dr. Maura L. Gillison, Who Linked Throat Cancers to HPV, Dies at 61 August 9, 2026She challenged the conventional view that a majority of head and neck cancers resulted from cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
- Self-Help Influencer Nicole LePera Faces Litigation August 7, 2026Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.
- A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease August 7, 2026The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.
- This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature August 7, 2026Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.
Science
Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses. [...]
In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion. [...]
In 32 of the countries included in a recent study, at least a quarter of the native butterfly species had moved to new areas. [...]
Amateur and professional astronomers pointed their telescopes at the impact site. Most did not detect anything. [...]
Footage posted by a conservancy group offers an unusual glimpse of a common behavior by dolphins that often goes unobserved. [...]
Scientists have proved that a species of plant covered with sticky hairs is carnivorous, confirming Darwin’s 150-year-old hunch. [...]
A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled wildlife back from the brink of extinction. [...]
Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’s in increasing danger. [...]
Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny. [...]
We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them. [...]
Science
- What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely August 10, 2026We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.
- Dr. Maura L. Gillison, Who Linked Throat Cancers to HPV, Dies at 61 August 9, 2026She challenged the conventional view that a majority of head and neck cancers resulted from cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
- James R. Urbaniak, Master of Stitching Back Fingers, Dies at 90 August 9, 2026He was among the first to perform microscopic surgery in the 1970s and revolutionized techniques to treat traumatic injuries.
- Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution August 7, 2026t
- A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease August 7, 2026The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.
World of Tech
Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments. [...]
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying. [...]
Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search. [...]
As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users. [...]
Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network. [...]
It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out. [...]
Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies. [...]
The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit. [...]
Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice. [...]
Cumbersome car seats are a perennial headache for parents who take trips with their little ones, but the right gear and a little creativity can ease the burden. [...]
World of Tech
- Follow the Markets and Track Stocks With These Free Apps August 7, 2026Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments.
- A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge. July 30, 2026Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
- Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated. July 30, 2026An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
- Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop July 26, 2026As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
- Meta Launches New Facebook Marketplace App Called Seller July 24, 2026Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network.
Innovation
- Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Can Change Its Own Battery in Under 3 Minutes August 7, 2026Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot can swap its own battery in under three minutes, a feature designed to reduce downtime during industrial work. The post Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Can Change Its Own Battery in Under 3 Minutes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027 August 7, 2026OpenAI’s rumored $300–$400 smart speaker could signal a bigger shift as the ChatGPT maker looks to bring AI beyond phones, laptops, and screens. The post OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Maps Gets New Gemini Agent Features for Orders, Hotels, and Events August 7, 2026Google is adding agentic AI and Personal Intelligence to Maps, helping users plan, order, and discover while keeping final approvals in their hands. The post Google Maps Gets New Gemini Agent Features for Orders, Hotels, and Events appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Assistant Is Going Away: What Millions of Android Users Need to Know August 6, 2026Google Assistant begins shutting down Sept. 4 as eligible Android devices move to Gemini. Here is who is affected and what users should test. The post Google Assistant Is Going Away: What Millions of Android Users Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Honor Robot Phone Specs Leak Ahead of Aug. 12 Debut: What Users Can Expect August 6, 2026A new leak claims Honor’s Robot Phone will feature two 200MP cameras, a motorized gimbal, a 7,060mAh battery, and 120W charging. The post Honor Robot Phone Specs Leak Ahead of Aug. 12 Debut: What Users Can Expect appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial Intelligence
- Meta Ordered to Pay $567M and Overhaul Teen Safety on Facebook, Instagram August 7, 2026Meta must pay $567 million and change Facebook and Instagram protections for minors under a New Mexico court order it plans to appeal. The post Meta Ordered to Pay $567M and Overhaul Teen Safety on Facebook, Instagram appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027 August 7, 2026OpenAI’s rumored $300–$400 smart speaker could signal a bigger shift as the ChatGPT maker looks to bring AI beyond phones, laptops, and screens. The post OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI Asks Judge to Dismiss Apple Trade-Secrets Lawsuit August 7, 2026OpenAI asks a federal judge to dismiss Apple’s trade-secrets lawsuit over former employees and alleged misuse of confidential hardware information. The post OpenAI Asks Judge to Dismiss Apple Trade-Secrets Lawsuit appeared first on TechRepublic.
- What Is Spiralism? The Strange AI Chatbot Movement Explained August 7, 2026Thousands of chatbot conversations began producing the same strange ideas about AI consciousness, identity, and “The Spiral.” Researchers still do not know exactly why. The post What Is Spiralism? The Strange AI Chatbot Movement Explained appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Denmark Adds Oral Defenses to Curb AI Cheating in High Schools August 7, 2026Denmark is adding oral defenses and tighter exam controls in upper secondary schools as officials move to curb AI-assisted cheating and verify student work. The post Denmark Adds Oral Defenses to Curb AI Cheating in High Schools appeared first on TechRepublic.
