SoCal News NOW
A shirtless man wanted for robbery and grand theft auto led officers on a slow-speed pursuit with a dog in his lap from behind the wheel of a golf cart Sunday night in the San Fernando Valley, authorities confirmed to KTLA. The pursuit, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, started just after 9 [...]
Hollywood studios and screenwriters announced a tentative deal Sunday night to end the nearly five-month-long strike that has largely shuttered production of film and television in the world's entertainment hub. "This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 [...]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates. The new laws include legislation that focuses on support for LGBTQ+ youth. One law sets timelines for required cultural competency training for [...]
Surveillance video captured smash-and-grab thieves hitting two Silver Lake businesses in the early morning hours Sunday, who ended up leaving more of a mess than getting away with any valuables. The incident happened at around 3 a.m. in the 3800 block of Sunset Boulevard. Their likely target was Undefeated, a high-end sneaker store. [...]
Before taking on the Denver Broncos, in what turned out to be something of a historic game Sunday, the Miami Dolphins honored slain Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer who was a diehard Dolphins fan. Clinkunbroomer, 30, was killed on Sept. 16, in an ambush-style shooting while he sat at a red light [...]
Diamond Bakery in the Fairfax District, which first opened in 1946, is prepping for the end of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, when observers who have been fasting for 25 hours in accordance with tradition finally break their fast at sundown on Monday to eat traditional foods. Yom Kippur is the [...]
A suspect believed to have shot two victims Sunday in East Hollywood evaded authorities after SWAT entered an apartment where the person was believed to be holed up and he was gone. Officers responded to the scene, located in the 1500 block of Serrano Avenue, near Sunset Boulevard, just before 2 p.m., LAPD confirmed to [...]
An infant who suffered serious burn injuries in Lancaster on Sunday was airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, authorities announced. Tactical medics with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Air Rescue team assisted medical personnel with the Los Angeles County Fire Department by flying the 1-year-old child to the hospital, authorities said in a [...]
Wildfires burning in Northern California are having a significant impact on air quality in the Los Angeles metro area. According to the South Coast AQMD, smoke from the fires is currently being blown towards the South Coast air basin, causing elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels throughout the region. The impacts of the smoke are [...]
LOS ANGELES - A pedestrian was struck and killed during an apparent street race early Sunday morning, authorities said. According to preliminary reports from the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Sunset Boulevard around 1:24 a.m. on calls of a victim being hit by a car. Responding [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Shirtless suspect with dog leads police in golf cart pursuit September 25, 2023A shirtless man wanted for robbery and grand theft auto led officers on a slow-speed pursuit with a dog in his lap from behind the wheel of a golf cart Sunday night in the San Fernando Valley, authorities confirmed to KTLA. The pursuit, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, started just after 9 […]
- Historic Diamond Bakery preps for Yom Kippur September 25, 2023Diamond Bakery in the Fairfax District, which first opened in 1946, is prepping for the end of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, when observers who have been fasting for 25 hours in accordance with tradition finally break their fast at sundown on Monday to eat traditional foods. Yom Kippur is the […]
Media
The Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted. With actors still on picket lines, however, much of Hollywood will remain shut down. [...]
Late-night and daytime talk shows could return after the resolution of the writers’ strike, potentially bringing relief to one corner of the industry. [...]
The writers’ agreement could expedite negotiations, as some of SAG-AFTRA’s concerns are similar to ones raised by the Writers Guild. [...]
The former press secretary in the Bush White House will moderate the next Republican debate. She’s managed to rise at Fox without being a Trump supplicant. [...]
Viewers have fled prime-time lineups for streaming outlets, with one notable exception: people over 60. [...]
The company’s DVD subscription service is ending this month, bringing to a close an origin story that ultimately upended the entertainment industry. [...]
A third straight day of bargaining between the studios and the union ended without an agreement. Talks continued on Saturday. [...]
The media mogul has stepped back from the forefront of his empire, but there’s likely more to come — like a step to cement power for his son Lachlan. [...]
The studios and writers plan to return on Friday for a third straight day of talks but remain apart on several points. [...]
Guests at a Manhattan party for the chronicler of Trump and Murdoch included headline writers and headline makers. [...]
Media
- Writers Guild and Studios Reach Deal to End Their Strike September 25, 2023The Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted. With actors still on picket lines, however, much of Hollywood will remain shut down.
- Late-Night Shows May Return After Writers’ Strike Deal September 25, 2023Late-night and daytime talk shows could return after the resolution of the writers’ strike, potentially bringing relief to one corner of the industry.
- Actors in Hollywood Remain on Strike Despite Deal With Writers September 25, 2023The writers’ agreement could expedite negotiations, as some of SAG-AFTRA’s concerns are similar to ones raised by the Writers Guild.
- How Dana Perino, G.O.P. Debate Moderator, Walks a Fine Line at Fox News September 24, 2023The former press secretary in the Bush White House will moderate the next Republican debate. She’s managed to rise at Fox without being a Trump supplicant.
- Progress in Hollywood Writers’ Strike Negotiations, but No Deal Yet September 23, 2023A third straight day of bargaining between the studios and the union ended without an agreement. Talks continued on Saturday.
Health
The first patient to receive such an organ died after two months. “At least now I have hope,” the second recipient said before the surgery. [...]
Amid an uptick in Covid infections, administrators, staff and patients are divided over the need for masks in health care settings. [...]
The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices. [...]
Low-income people who wrongly lost Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage will keep their insurance, federal officials said. [...]
Community health workers put in long hours to protect people in developing countries from diseases such as malaria, Covid-19 and H.I.V. But most are compensated minimally, or not paid at [...]
This year’s awards were given to scientists who helped doctors see the retina and used artificial intelligence to predict the shapes of cellular proteins. [...]
As oceans warm, pathogenic bacteria are turning up more frequently in northern regions, scientists say. [...]
A product made from umbilical cord blood was used in spine surgeries at a Manhattan hospital. After a federal warning came an internal complaint: Patients should have been told. [...]
As the first known American woman of Chinese ancestry to earn a medical degree, she treated celebrities and opened a practice in San Francisco’s Chinatown. [...]
Group running has exploded in New York City. As friendships, marriages and even rivalries emerge, the benefits are proving as social as they are physical. [...]
Health
- Arsenic Preserved the Animals, But Killed the Museum September 25, 2023A popular taxidermy exhibit in Sioux Falls, S.D., was closed after the toxin was discovered laced throughout the specimens. Many lament the loss of the “works of art.”
- New York’s Running Clubs Are an Opportunity for Exercise and Community September 24, 2023Group running has exploded in New York City. As friendships, marriages and even rivalries emerge, the benefits are proving as social as they are physical.
- In Hospitals, Viruses Are Everywhere. Masks Are Not. September 23, 2023Amid an uptick in Covid infections, administrators, staff and patients are divided over the need for masks in health care settings.
- The Beauty of a Silent Walk: TikTok’s Latest Wellness Obsession September 23, 2023No talking. No podcasts. No music. Just some time alone with your thoughts.
- Genetically Modified Pig’s Heart Is Transplanted Into a Second Patient September 22, 2023The first patient to receive such an organ died after two months. “At least now I have hope,” the second recipient said before the surgery.
Science
The seven-year OSIRIS-REX mission ended on Sunday with the return of regolith from the asteroid Bennu, which might hold clues about the origins of our solar system and life. [...]
A popular taxidermy exhibit in Sioux Falls, S.D., was closed after the toxin was discovered laced throughout the specimens. Many lament the loss of the “works of art.” [...]
The Chandrayaan-3 mission did what it set out to do, but its lander and rover could not be roused after entering the cold lunar darkness two weeks ago. [...]
Because box jellyfish are so distantly related to other animals, the research findings could hint at how the ability to learn first evolved. [...]
In experiments under his microscope at home, a teenage researcher discovered a very unusual talent in a species of tiny insect that usually lays eggs on the inside of a [...]
Scientists have unearthed logs in Africa that are nearly a half-million years old, the remnants of large wooden structures crafted by our early ancestors. [...]
Preservationists such as Robert D. Ballard have long clashed with salvors such as Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who died in June on the Titan submersible. Is a third way possible? [...]
Last week, Frank Rubio broke the record for the longest continuous spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut. He was supposed to be away for only six months. [...]
Australian researchers said the colorful gems of the Argyle mine, which produced more than 90 percent of the world’s pink stones, may have erupted when a supercontinent split. [...]
Paleontologists in Egypt announced the discovery of Tutcetus rayanensis, an eight-foot-long leviathan that lived 41 million years ago. [...]
Science
- An Ancient Leviathan Named for King Tut, But Moby-Dinky in Size September 25, 2023Paleontologists in Egypt announced the discovery of Tutcetus rayanensis, an eight-foot-long leviathan that lived 41 million years ago.
- Arctic Sea Ice Hits Its Annual Low September 25, 2023Each September, the ice at the top of the world hits its lowest extent of the year. Researchers are studying how a warming climate is affecting a not-so-frozen ocean.
- NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Brings Bennu Asteroid Sample to Earth September 25, 2023The seven-year OSIRIS-REX mission ended on Sunday with the return of regolith from the asteroid Bennu, which might hold clues about the origins of our solar system and life.
- Arsenic Preserved the Animals, But Killed the Museum September 25, 2023A popular taxidermy exhibit in Sioux Falls, S.D., was closed after the toxin was discovered laced throughout the specimens. Many lament the loss of the “works of art.”
- India’s Moon Lander Misses Wake-Up Call After Successful Mission September 24, 2023The Chandrayaan-3 mission did what it set out to do, but its lander and rover could not be roused after entering the cold lunar darkness two weeks ago.
World of Tech
Google says a change takes just a few steps, but a panel of designers found otherwise. The issue is at the heart of a federal antitrust trial. [...]
As texting continues to be central to our social circles, the name and image attached are often more considered than the messages themselves. [...]
The dream of carrying one power cable for all your devices is becoming a reality. But things aren’t as simple as they sound. [...]
Apps that offer short lessons in various subjects can help get the most out of your time whether you’re waiting for a train or a meeting. [...]
El consumo de video cambia de las salas de cine hacia un contenido comprimido para dispositivos pequeños, y lograr que los diálogos sean nítidos se ha convertido en un gran [...]
Many of us stream shows and movies with the subtitles on all the time — and not because it’s cool. [...]
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer shares tips on how to use your smartphone to shoot, arrange and edit your landscapes, portraits and other travel photos. [...]
The mobile wallet service is a cautionary tale of how apps born at least a decade ago may be exposing more information than you would like. [...]
If you have a story you want to share, you can easily publish your work in popular electronic bookstores — and maybe even make a little money. [...]
To mitigate the production and spread of misinformation from chatbots, we can steer them toward high-quality data. [...]
World of Tech
- Google Says Switching Away From Its Search Engine Is Easy. It’s Not. September 20, 2023Google says a change takes just a few steps, but a panel of designers found otherwise. The issue is at the heart of a federal antitrust trial.
- The Fine Art of Naming a Group Chat September 15, 2023As texting continues to be central to our social circles, the name and image attached are often more considered than the messages themselves.
- How to Navigate Apple’s Shift From Lightning to USB-C September 14, 2023The dream of carrying one power cable for all your devices is becoming a reality. But things aren’t as simple as they sound.
- Educational Apps to Help You Learn While Passing the Time September 1, 2023Apps that offer short lessons in various subjects can help get the most out of your time whether you’re waiting for a train or a meeting.
- Por qué no se entienden bien los diálogos en Netflix y otras plataformas September 1, 2023El consumo de video cambia de las salas de cine hacia un contenido comprimido para dispositivos pequeños, y lograr que los diálogos sean nítidos se ha convertido en un gran reto para el mundo del entretenimiento.
Innovation
- ChatGPT Cheat Sheet: Complete Guide for 2023 September 21, 2023Get up and running with ChatGPT with this comprehensive cheat sheet. Learn everything from how to sign up for free to enterprise use cases, and start using ChatGPT quickly and effectively.
- Intel Reveals New 288-Core Sierra Forest CPU, Core Ultra Processors at Intel Innovation 2023 September 20, 2023Plus, Intel makes progress on its plan to revolutionize manufacturing with the 18A process node slated for 2024.
- iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 Announced During Apple Wonderlust Event September 20, 2023iPhone 15 will have the USB-C cable, not Apple's proprietary Lightning cable.
- Demo file: How to Use Section Breaks to Control Formatting in Word September 19, 2023This is the demonstration file to accompany the article, How to Use Section Breaks to Control Formatting in Word by Susan Harkins.
- Quick Glossary: Internet of Things September 18, 2023To comprehend the true power of the Internet of Things, it’s helpful to become familiar with at least some of the terms involved in it. This list of 31 concepts and technologies, from TechRepublic Premium, will help you grasp the vocabulary behind IoT and the ideas supporting an interconnected, all-things-networked world. From the glossary: DIGITAL […]
Artificial Intelligence
- Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion, Accelerating AI-Enabled Security and Observability September 22, 2023On Thursday Cisco agreed to buy Splunk in a $28 billion deal intended to address AI-enabled security and observability issues.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Release Date Set for November September 22, 2023The AI assistant will launch across Microsoft products, from 365 to Windows, and includes a prompt writing tool.
- Forrester’s 2024 Tech Leadership Predictions About AI, HR, Budget and Manufacturing September 22, 2023Organizations are already reaping up to 40% improvement from AI software development initiatives, and productivity and problem-solving gains will increase by 50%, the firm said.
- Intel Innovation 2023: Attestation and Fully Homomorphic Encryption Coming to Intel Cloud Services September 21, 2023The attestation service is designed to allow data in confidential computing environments to interact with AI safely, as well as provide policy enforcements and audits.
- ChatGPT Cheat Sheet: Top 5 Things to Know about ChatGPT September 21, 2023In this video, we provide an in-depth look at ChatGPT. Discover valuable tips and tricks to help you leverage the AI tool to its full potential.
