Headlines From The Times

Headlines From The Times

Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in “Headlines From The Times.” Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day’s top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you’ll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.

Episodes

September 26, 2025 7 mins

The long-awaited report on the Eaton Fire reveals critical evacuation failures, while Californians see refunds on their October electric bills. The White House warns federal agencies of job cuts ahead of a shutdown, and debate grows over a $1 million restroom project at Runyon Canyon. In business, Calvin Harris says he lost $22.5 million in a stalled Hollywood development, and Amazon agrees to a $2.5 billion settlement over decepti...

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A gunman opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility, killing one detainee and injuring two others before taking his own life. Separately, a former DACA recipient died in ICE custody, raising calls for oversight. In Inglewood, the city will pay $25 million to Maurice Hastings, who spent 38 years imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. California lawmakers pass a bill to ban streaming ads louder than programs. In business, Amazon heads to...
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President Trump claims Tylenol is linked to autism, sparking pushback from doctors. A judge orders his administration to restore over $500 million in UCLA research grants. Trump cancels a meeting with Democratic leaders, raising shutdown risks, while the Secret Service uncovers a telecom threat in New York. In business, Trump says Fox Corp. may join a deal to move TikTok into U.S. ownership. Meanwhile, California advocates push for...
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The LAPD is increasing patrols around synagogues, schools, and community centers as the High Holy Days approach. President Trump has publicly pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue investigations into political opponents, drawing criticism from lawmakers and legal experts. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ is returning to ABC Tuesday, after being pulled by the network last week for the host’s comments related to Charlie Kirk’s killing. Th...
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ABC cancels Jimmy Kimmel Live after backlash to remarks on Charlie Kirk’s killing, while UC police expand their weapons stockpile. Pennsylvania mourns three officers killed in a shootout, and Discord faces scrutiny in the Kirk investigation. Meanwhile, a judge orders Hawthorne Mall’s redevelopment, and Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel.

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Israeli forces escalate ground operations in Gaza as Huntington Beach confronts white nationalist unrest. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid labor concerns, police identify a teen found in musician D4VD’s car, United’s CEO warns of Olympic airline losses, and Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over corporate conflicts.

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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and founder of Sundance, died at 89. Southern California faces triple-digit heat followed by thunderstorms and rain later this week. Utah prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and six other counts in the shooting of Charlie Kirk, seeking the death penalty. In business, a new report says California tied with Louisiana for the nation’s highest poverty rate and President Trump cl...

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California regulators are set to vote on a 10% Southern California Edison rate hike that could raise household bills by $200 a year. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, reaffirming U.S. support for Israel’s war with Hamas. Federal officials say DNA evidence links Tyler Robinson to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, with charges expected this week. President Trump threaten...

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Utah police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in the killing of Charlie Kirk after a family member reported his confession and investigators recovered a rifle nearby. President Trump announced that National Guard troops will be sent to Memphis, with support from Tennessee’s governor. In Chicago, an ICE arrest turned deadly when a suspect dragged an officer with his car before being shot. In business, the world’s largest toymakers...

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The FBI released images of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing as the manhunt nears 24 hours. California lawmakers passed a bill shielding students from punishment when calling 911 for overdoses. In Florida, the trial begins for Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump. In London, Britain fired its U.S. ambassador over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. In business, Amazon launched its Zoox robotaxi service in Las V...

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Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, sparking a shelter-in-place search for a suspect. Poland says it downed multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace, prompting NATO consultations. In Los Angeles, two women’s remains were found in separate towed cars. In business, Rivian will lay off about 200 employees as federal EV tax credits expire and DoorDash will test warehouse-based drone deliveries in San F...

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Sean Astin is looking to become the next president of SAG, Karen Bass endorsement for Governor of California, Gavin Newsom's speech, Israel strikes Doha, Automotive Industry efficiency rollbacks, and California Fair Plan fire claims.

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Six people are killed after gunmen open fire at a Jerusalem bus stop. The U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportation sweeps in California. Attorney General Rob Bonta sues LA County over dangerous jail conditions. A push to repeal LA’s $30 hotel wage fails. House Democrats release a Trump-linked Epstein letter. SpaceX buys $17 billion in spectrum to expand Starlink service. South Korea secures the release of detainees af...

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Nearly 500 workers were detained in a federal immigration raid at Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant, sparking diplomatic involvement from South Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Western troops sent to Ukraine would be considered “legitimate targets.” In Los Angeles, the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass faces weekend closures as a major repaving project begins. Meanwhile, President Trump hosted Silicon Valley leaders at ...

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Los Angeles has cut street homelessness by 14% in two years, but $90 million in budget cuts threaten those gains. Nearly 900,000 Americans have lost their jobs this year, with AI cited in thousands of layoffs. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers face an NBA investigation into a $28 million salary cap scheme involving a bankrupt company. Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump’s Guard deployment cost L.A. taxpayers $120 million, while Health Secret...

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California, Oregon, and Washington launch the West Coast Health Alliance to shield public health from political interference. Climate scientists issue a 500-page rebuttal to a federal report downplaying global warming. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse rally at the Capitol demanding release of DOJ files. Authorities shut down Streameast, the largest illegal sports streaming site, after a global investigation. A judge allows scru...

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A federal judge ruled President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles was illegal under the Posse Comitatus Act. Israel mobilized 60,000 reservists as its Gaza offensive escalated, sparking protests and warnings from aid groups. In Los Angeles, a football booster admitted paying families to transfer athletes, while California faces triple-digit heat, lightning, and rising wildfire risk. In business, OpenAI was ...

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Thousands of migrants who once risked everything to reach the US are now turning back.  Duty-free shopping may be at risk.  LA public defenders are working to remove an acting US attorney.  Israel declaring Gaza's largest city a dangerous combat zone.  Open AI creating jobs despite negative pushback over teen suicide.  California workers not returning to office.

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Russia launched one of its largest airstrikes on Kyiv since the war began, killing at least 18 and injuring dozens, with missiles striking government buildings and international offices. In Southern California, three high schools forfeited volleyball matches rather than face a team with a transgender athlete, thrusting a 17-year-old student into the spotlight of a national debate. California’s Attorney General announced a reform ag...

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President Trump is asserting greater federal power in Washington, D.C., seizing control of Union Station and pledging billions to remake the city. In South Asia, devastating floods in India and Pakistan have killed more than 800 people since June, displacing hundreds of thousands. In Minnesota, a gunman opened fire at a Catholic school, killing two students and injuring 17 others before taking his own life. Meanwhile, Florida’s con...

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