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12/18/2025

Tesla is getting heat from California regulators, who want the company to change the way it advertises the self-driving systems on Tesla vehicles.

Tesla is getting heat from California regulators, who want the company to change the way it advertises the self-driving systems on Tesla vehicles.

12/18/2025

President Donald Trump’s handpicked board voted on Thursday to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House said.

The White House says President Donald Trump’s handpicked board has voted to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center

12/18/2025

A business jet crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said.

A business jet has crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, causing a large fire and killing multiple people

12/18/2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans.

U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions that would effective ban gender-affirming care for minors

12/18/2025

From a glowing holiday boat parade and stand-up comedy to festive happy hour drinks and a Winter Solstice celebration, Thursday night offers plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season.

From a glowing holiday boat parade and stand-up comedy to festive happy hour drinks and a Winter Solstice celebration, Thursday night offers plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season.

12/18/2025

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

The U.S. government says the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in a fatal collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital

12/18/2025

In his address to the nation, President Trump touted his "historic" progress with the border and the economy.

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12/18/2025

During his address to the nation, President Trump announced that every military service member will receive a $1,776 check before Christmas. He added that the "warrior dividend" checks were already on the way.

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12/18/2025

On Wednesday, Santa Monica city officials announced five major events leading up to the 2028 Olympics, including a major music festival in the fall.

On Wednesday, Santa Monica city officials announced five major events leading up to the 2028 Olympics, including a major music festival in the fall.

12/18/2025

The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission on Wednesday sustained all 10 counts of ethics violations and imposed a penalty of $138,124.32 against Councilman John Lee.

The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission Wednesday sustained all 10 counts of ethics violations and imposed a penalty of $138,124.32 against Councilman John Lee, who allegedly accepted lavish gifts.

12/18/2025

A security issue that gave rise to the “Kia Boys” carjacking phenomenon has now resulted in a settlement that requires Hyundai and Kia to fix the issue. It also includes up to $4.5 million in restitution to eligible consumers who had cars damaged by thieves.

A security issue that gave rise to the “Kia Boys” carjacking phenomenon has now resulted in a settlement that requires Hyundai and Kia to fix the issue. It also includes up to $4.5 million in restitution to eligible consumers.

12/17/2025

On Wednesday, the award-winning, Instagram-famous Sephardic Spice Girls, Rachel Sheff and Sharon Gomperts joined L.A.'s Morning News to talk about Sephardic Hanukkah foods and traditions.