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Ten oceanfront homes have now been red-tagged and another seven yellow-tagged in Dana Point's Capistrano Bay due to high tides and coastal erosion brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Marie, city officials announced Monday. A local emergency has been declared along Beach Road as land along the coast continues to crumble. The city said [...]
Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the firm which the suspect worked for. The Irvine Police Department initially stated the incorrect company. A wi-fi technician was arrested after he allegedly texted a “personal, explicit video” from a customer’s phone to himself during an installation. According to the Irvine Police Department, this victim [...]
Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty in the case involving the murder of his parents. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman made the announcement at a press conference Tuesday morning. Reiner, who turned 33 on Monday, is facing two murder charges, including special circumstances of multiple murders, lying in wait and [...]
Singer Ed Sheeran is breaking his silence after Macklemore was removed from his Loop Tour following pro-Palestine remarks during his opening performance in New Jersey. "I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy. There are too many wars across the world [...]
The three shipping containers that fell off a cargo ship and into the murky Port of Los Angeles water on Monday contained "non-hazardous" items, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The 40-foot containers fell into the water near Berth 302 during cargo ship operations at around 11:20 a.m. The U.S. Coast Guard, Los Angeles Port [...]
A California Department of Fish and Wildlife patrol boat located and rescued a woman after she fell off the back of a jet ski and was left stranded in the water for an hour near Catalina Island. CDFW said Monday that while the patrol boat Coho crew was on patrol offshore in late July, it [...]
Two people living in a luxury downtown Los Angeles apartment believed to be a stash house have been arrested for allegedly possessing more than 42 kilograms of fentanyl, firearms, a small alligator and more, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Marvin Angelito, 27, and Susan Gonzalez, 26, were arrested Sept. 10 and charged with possession [...]
Pokémon cards, Invisalign retainers, The Vampire Diaries and more. It turns out, Yellowstone National Park's hydrothermal areas are good places to find all kinds of unusual items. With more than 4.5 million visitors to the park every year, it's no surprise that park staff constantly have to remove litter from these areas. Whether intentional or [...]
Officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spoke Tuesday about how law enforcement gangs are being addressed – and how “lasting cultural change” is taking place within the sheriff’s department. A statement issued to KTLA Tuesday ahead of Tuesday's press conference began by explicitly saying that L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna and other LASD [...]
A groundbreaking ceremony is being held for the Palisades Recreation Center and the surrounding park on Tuesday. Attendees include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and District 11 Councilwoman Traci Park, as well as Jimmy Kim, the General Manager for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, JJ Redick, the coach of the Los [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Shipping containers that plunged into Port of Los Angeles held 'non-hazardous' items: USCG September 15, 2026The three shipping containers that fell off a cargo ship and into the murky Port of Los Angeles water on Monday contained "non-hazardous" items, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The 40-foot containers fell into the water near Berth 302 during cargo ship operations at around 11:20 a.m. The U.S. Coast Guard, Los Angeles Port […]
- Groundbreaking ceremony being held at ‘key community space’ that was destroyed in Palisades Fire September 15, 2026A groundbreaking ceremony is being held for the Palisades Recreation Center and the surrounding park on Tuesday. Attendees include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and District 11 Councilwoman Traci Park, as well as Jimmy Kim, the General Manager for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, JJ Redick, the coach of the Los […]
Media
The tech giant took home the most trophies this year, breaking the chokehold HBO and Netflix have had on the awards for more than two decades. [...]
Groups are preparing thousands of observers for midterm elections in November. Some volunteers are being conditioned to expect bad behavior. [...]
Candid moments with Stephen Colbert, Megan Stalter, Rachel Sennott, Matthew Rhys and more. [...]
NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay. [...]
The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul. [...]
“The Pitt” could make history at Monday night’s celebration of the best in TV, while “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” battle it out in the best comedy race. [...]
They set out to celebrate the power and prestige of an industry that spanned MTV, HBO and Nickelodeon. Now, as cable’s fortunes have waned, the institution is changing, too. [...]
Journalists don’t want to become the story. But newsrooms — and the people who run them — are the story for Times media reporters. [...]
President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects. [...]
Media
- With Emmys Haul, Apple Joins the Big Leagues of TV September 15, 2026The tech giant took home the most trophies this year, breaking the chokehold HBO and Netflix have had on the awards for more than two decades.
- Candid Photos From the 2026 Emmys September 15, 2026Candid moments with Stephen Colbert, Megan Stalter, Rachel Sennott, Matthew Rhys and more.
- How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards September 15, 2026NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
- What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards September 15, 2026“The Pitt” could make history at Monday night’s celebration of the best in TV, while “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” battle it out in the best comedy race.
- It’s Poll Watcher Training Season. Distrust Is on the Lesson Plan. September 15, 2026Groups are preparing thousands of observers for midterm elections in November. Some volunteers are being conditioned to expect bad behavior.
Health
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 [...]
Cardiologists are struggling to figure out why a drug that should have prevented heart attacks didn’t work at all. [...]
The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act. [...]
Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns. [...]
Nearly 13,000 cases of the illness had been linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms that was processed in Mexico. An investigation into how the parasite spread is continuing. [...]
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished. [...]
Much of the research on exposure to the World Trade Center residue has focused on emergency workers, but people there when they were young say their health is at risk, [...]
He developed a program that became a model for hospitals around the world, making it easier for poor Black patients to navigate an onerous bureaucratic system. [...]
Health
- Harold Freeman, Who Helped Remove Barriers to Cancer Treatment, Dies at 93 September 15, 2026He developed a program that became a model for hospitals around the world, making it easier for poor Black patients to navigate an onerous bureaucratic system.
- Trump Administration Moves to Integrate A.I. Into Medical Care Despite Concerns September 14, 2026Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors.
- As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause September 14, 2026Senator 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 money.
- Trump Announces $500 Rebates for Some Obamacare Customers, Weeks Before the Election September 14, 2026The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act.
- Legionella Bacteria Found in Cooling Tower at Yankee Stadium September 14, 2026A 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 asked that games be postponed.
Science
Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, offering clues to where life might thrive and whether Earth is truly unique. [...]
The New York Times is soliciting readers’ questions about the dangers — and benefits — posed by artificial intelligence. [...]
Today’s chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards. [...]
Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldn’t reach an E.R. [...]
A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek stumbled upon a preserved Pacific mastodon molar estimated to be at least 10,000 years old. [...]
Birds are drawn to lights, and more than a billion die each year after crashing into buildings, experts said. [...]
New estimates using the planet’s surface wrinkles show that our smallest planet is growing even smaller, at a faster clip than expected. [...]
Cardiologists are struggling to figure out why a drug that should have prevented heart attacks didn’t work at all. [...]
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise. [...]
We found grace, humanity and friendship in the stories of disparate Americans hit by climate chaos. [...]
Science
- Disaster Survivors Sticking Together September 15, 2026We found grace, humanity and friendship in the stories of disparate Americans hit by climate chaos.
- Most People Don’t Think About Culverts. Their Failure Can Be Deadly. September 15, 2026Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldn’t reach an E.R.
- Harold Freeman, Who Helped Remove Barriers to Cancer Treatment, Dies at 93 September 15, 2026He developed a program that became a model for hospitals around the world, making it easier for poor Black patients to navigate an onerous bureaucratic system.
- FEMA Could Still Lose More Jobs Despite Court Ruling September 15, 2026A plan to halve the agency’s sprawling work force was illegal, a judge ruled. But the court is not blocking other FEMA cuts.
- Exoplanets Offer Clues to What Lies Beyond Our Solar System September 15, 2026Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, offering clues to where life might thrive and whether Earth is truly unique.
World of Tech
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. [...]
Pangram excels at distinguishing chatbot-generated words from human writing. But it’s not reliable for spotting artificial images. [...]
World of Tech
- 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.
- The Generation That’s Never Had to Say ‘Hello?’ September 7, 2026Now 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.
Innovation
- President Xi Jinping Proposes BRICS AI Open-Source Zone as China Expands Tech Influence September 14, 2026Xi Jinping proposed a BRICS open-source AI community as China expands technology cooperation and competes with the U.S. for influence over global AI. The post President Xi Jinping Proposes BRICS AI Open-Source Zone as China Expands Tech Influence appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft May Soon Fix Windows 11’s Obvious Dark Mode Automation Gap September 11, 2026Microsoft is testing automatic Light and Dark Mode switching in Windows 11, with scheduling based on sunrise, sunset, fixed times, or PC activity. The post Microsoft May Soon Fix Windows 11’s Obvious Dark Mode Automation Gap appeared first on TechRepublic.
- NVIDIA Pushes AI Deeper Into Live Broadcasting With New Real-Time Video Tools September 10, 2026NVIDIA unveiled new AI for Media tools at IBC 2026 for real-time video upscaling, frame generation, synthetic-video detection and live broadcasting. The post NVIDIA Pushes AI Deeper Into Live Broadcasting With New Real-Time Video Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
- South Korea to Launch 614-Petaflop Supercomputer: What It Can Do September 10, 2026South Korea will launch the 614-petaflop Hangang supercomputer in December, opening high-end compute to researchers, national projects, and companies. The post South Korea to Launch 614-Petaflop Supercomputer: What It Can Do appeared first on TechRepublic.
- China Is Turning Its Humanoid Robot Boom Toward the Battlefield September 8, 2026China’s military is exploring humanoid robots for urban combat as the country’s commercial robotics industry dominates global shipments and manufacturing. The post China Is Turning Its Humanoid Robot Boom Toward the Battlefield appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial Intelligence
- Murder Appeal Goes Wrong After Lawyer Files ChatGPT’s False Claims September 14, 2026A New Mexico lawyer filed ChatGPT-generated false claims in a murder appeal, resulting in contempt, a $5,000 sanction, and disciplinary proceedings. The post Murder Appeal Goes Wrong After Lawyer Files ChatGPT’s False Claims appeared first on TechRepublic.
- The AI Slowdown Problem: OpenAI Fears Antitrust Rules Could Get in the Way September 14, 2026OpenAI is seeking clarity from Congress on whether coordinated efforts by rival AI labs to slow frontier development could violate antitrust law. The post The AI Slowdown Problem: OpenAI Fears Antitrust Rules Could Get in the Way appeared first on TechRepublic.
- China’s Ant Group Pushes AQ Into Everyday Health as Users Reach 150M September 14, 2026Ant Group’s AQ health app has reached 150 million users as it expands into wearable data, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and AI-powered health coaching. The post China’s Ant Group Pushes AQ Into Everyday Health as Users Reach 150M appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Malaysia Advances AI Governance Bill as New Enterprise Rules Take Shape September 14, 2026Malaysia has completed its draft AI Governance Bill, bringing proposed risk, oversight, and incident-reporting rules closer to enterprises. The post Malaysia Advances AI Governance Bill as New Enterprise Rules Take Shape appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Trump on AI Extinction: Beating China Is the Bigger Concern September 11, 2026Trump dismisses AI extinction warnings and says beating China is the priority as researchers and lawmakers call for stronger safeguards on advanced systems. The post Trump on AI Extinction: Beating China Is the Bigger Concern appeared first on TechRepublic.
