'Star Wars' executive Kathleen Kennedy to produce L.A.'s 2028 Summer Olympics ceremonies

Los Angeles Times - Oct 28, 2026

Kathleen Kennedy, the veteran producer behind "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park," will lead the creative team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies.

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The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said Irene Miller was arrested on four counts of child neglect without bodily harm and booked into Orange County jaiil.

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Treasury sanctions North Koreans, Russians for alleged IT fraud

The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned 10 individuals and one entity involved in an alleged scheme to defraud American businesses to benefit the North Korean military. The department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned eight North Korean nationals and two Russian nationals, accusing them of facilitating a government-run information technology (IT) scheme to generate...

Dolores Huerta, the fiery and resolute activist who helped launch the nation's first enduring union for poor farmworkers, dies

Oct 28, 2026

Dolores Huerta, the fiery and resolute activist who helped launch the nation's first enduring union for poor farmworkers, dies

The emotional compass of the United Farm Workers of America for decades, Huerta attained singular stature as godmother of the Chicano power movement and doyenne of American labor.

Canada not near trade deal with U.S. before midterms, Carney says

Oct 28, 2026

Canada not near trade deal with U.S. before midterms, Carney says

The tariffs have also been a sticking point for the U.S. heading into the midterms, with some Republican candidates who previously applauded them changing their stance.

Kalshi defends Platinum program against scrutiny from Democrats

Oct 28, 2026

Kalshi defends Platinum program against scrutiny from Democrats

Kalshi argued Tuesday that its VIP program and platform are "fundamentally different" from those offered by sportsbooks, after several Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns over loyalty programs at both prediction markets and sportsbooks. In a letter shared first with The Hill, the company suggested Kalshi Platinum has no "predatory incentives" because of its distinct business model....

KISS's Gene Simmons on AI in music industry: 'Learn how to use it, otherwise it will use you'

Oct 28, 2026

KISS's Gene Simmons on AI in music industry: 'Learn how to use it, otherwise it will use you'

Gene Simmons of KISS fame is urging the music world to get on board with artificial intelligence. The "Rock and Roll All Nite" singer was asked about his stance on AI on NewsNation's "The Hill with Blake Burman" on Tuesday, and whether the technology will be "good or bad" for music. The Hill and NewsNation...

Proposition 45 would sideline dozens of tribes from input on major California projects

Oct 28, 2026

Proposition 45 would sideline dozens of tribes from input on major California projects

California Proposition 45, aimed at streamlining the state's environmental review process for "essential" projects, would bar tribes that are not recognized by the federal government from consulting in reviews, while maintaining the right for tribes with recognition.

Your last-minute guide to California governor candidates' views on gas prices, EVs and high-speed rail

Oct 28, 2026

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In California, fuel prices often are higher than anywhere else in the country, a reflection of the state's high cost of living that voters want their next governor to address.

Bass comes from behind, now in dead heat with Raman in mayor's race, new poll shows

Oct 28, 2026

Bass comes from behind, now in dead heat with Raman in mayor's race, new poll shows

With less than a week to go before election day, Raman's double-digit lead in the mayoral race has evaporated.

Desperate mom-and-pops turn to risky cash advances in tough economy — and can get burned

Oct 28, 2026

Desperate mom-and-pops turn to risky cash advances in tough economy — and can get burned

Struggling small businesses are turning to costly merchant cash advances for quick capital, but high fees and daily payouts are driving many into debt.

Arellano: Nithya Raman is learning Spanish. What that says about her vision for L.A.

Oct 28, 2026

Arellano: Nithya Raman is learning Spanish. What that says about her vision for L.A.

Since the start of her mayoral campaign, Raman has sprinkled Spanglish into her speeches and sometimes offered whole sentences in softly accented, lightly stilted Spanish. It's part of an effort to win over Latinos.

Marissa Roy's lead grows over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race, latest poll shows

Oct 28, 2026

Marissa Roy's lead grows over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race, latest poll shows

California Deputy Atty. Gen. Marissa Roy leads Los Angeles County Deputy Dist. Atty. John McKinney by 17 points in the race to replace Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto, according to the latest poll results, which show a large number of voters still remain undecided in the contest.

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