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Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

Norwalk agrees to repeal law that banned homeless shelters, AG says

The southeastern Los Angeles County city of Norwalk has agreed to repeal a local law banning homeless shelters to end a state lawsuit, Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said Friday.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Barbara Jakobson, Art World Power Broker in New York, Dies at 92

She was a longtime trustee of the Museum of Modern Art, a savvy collector who befriended young artists like Robert Mapplethorpe.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Talks Between Adams and Trump Adviser Center on Saudi Ambassadorship

The discussions are said to be part of an effort to get Mayor Eric Adams to end his mayoral campaign in New York City, clearing a path for Andrew Cuomo.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Tesla offers unprecedented $1 trillion pay package to Musk

The long-awaited proposal, designed to incentivize Musk to lead Tesla for years to come, sets a series of ambitious benchmarks he must meet to earn the full payout.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

What to See in Galleries in September

This week in Newly Reviewed, Travis Diehl considers a show on Smell-O-Vision, Edward Burtynsky’s exurban cacophony, Catharine Czudej’s playful transactions and a group show with a maze of water bottles.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

Itochu sells Japan’s first orange bonds for gender equality

The Japanese trading house raised ¥15.2 billion ($103 million) from the debt sale, more than the initial plan for a ¥10 billion offering.

Regional - The Japan Times - 7 hours ago

Saitama sinkhole attributed to hydrogen sulfide corrosion

Hydrogen sulfide was detected in corroded concrete fragments recovered from the accident site.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Arellano: Trump wants to erase the tragedy of the Californios. We shouldn't let him

It's no surprise that casting Californios as victims of rapacious gringos might offend Trump or his lackeys. But this isn't propaganda, it's documented history.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Nudist ranch's owners want them to put their clothes on and get out, residents say. They're suing

Residents and members of Olive Dell say in a lawsuit that the owners stopped maintaining the property as a way to force them to leave.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

L.A. releases record $387 million for affordable housing projects this fall

The L.A. Housing Department is currently accepting applications from developers for $387 million in funding for affordable housing and preservation projects, which is the largest funding pool the department has ever offered.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Trump's veterans housing plan in West L.A. advances behind a wall of secrecy

President Trump's executive order calling for a National Center for Warrior Independence to house thousands of veterans in West Los Angeles has gained widespread support, but veterans are complaining that they have been locked out of the planning.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

A record $387 million will go to L.A. affordable housing, with most coming from 'mansion tax'

The L.A. Housing Department is currently accepting applications from developers for $387 million in funding for affordable housing and preservation projects, which is the largest funding pool the department has ever offered.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

People can't get COVID vaccines as cases surge. Anger is building against Trump

Doctors and pharmacists say new federal guidance is all but guaranteed to discourage some people from getting the vaccine this fall — even as a late summer COVID wave is sweeping across California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

A 'Roomba for the forest' could be SoCal's next wildfire weapon

The BurnBot is a a remote-controlled vehicular system that removes flammable brush alongside roads with unprecedented precision.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Ishiba reaffirms intent to stay on after tariffs lowered

In a further sign of his intention to stay on, he also announced later in the day that his government will compile an economic package this autumn.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Team Japan seeks ‘passionate support’ at World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Championships kick off at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Sept. 13.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Japan to hike minimum wage by record amount, backing BOJ’s rate hikes

A record 6.3% increase takes the minimum wage to an average of ¥1,121 per hour across the country's 47 prefectures, the largest increase since 1978.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Donors Push Mamdani to Maximum Fund-Raising Cap in Mayor’s Race

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign says it has hit the $8 million spending cap, a sign of the Democrat’s support especially among small-dollar donors in New York City.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

‘Gridlock Sam’ Gives Back

Samuel Schwartz, a former city transportation official and longtime columnist writing about New York traffic, is donating $1 million to start a transportation research center at Hunter College.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

The Downtown Ventriloquist

In New York nightclubs, Sophie Becker is reviving a lost art form, one wisecrack at a time.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Are Ready for ‘Godot’

After years of training (clowning, Butoh and more), the longtime friends take on Samuel Beckett’s towering drama on Broadway.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

With a global approach, Syn gives French cuisine plenty of latitude

Up-and-coming chef Naoto Ohno draws from his rich travel experiences to redefine cooking traditions at his restaurant in Fukuoka.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Japan has ‘strictest standard in the world’ when it comes to CBD products

The country’s threshold for tetrahydrocannabinol, a compound derived from cannabis that gives the “high,” is just 10 parts per million, compared with 3,000 ppm in the U.S.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Man served new arrest warrant over access to Japanese comedian's account

The suspect allegedly logged in to the Instagram accounts of Naoki Inada, a comedian, and of a professional sports player without permission between July and October 2024.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Naomi Osaka inspired by performance as U.S. Open run ends in semifinals.

Two-time champion Osaka was playing in her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2021.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Naomi Osaka inspired by performance as U.S. Open run ends in semifinals

Two-time champion Osaka was playing in her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2021.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

After China’s military parade, Japan and Australia agree to elevate defense ties

The countries’ top diplomats and defense chiefs committed to deepening collective deterrence amid shared concerns over the security environment in the Indo-Pacific region.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Tokyo organizers begin final countdown to World Athletics Championships

Organizers have introduced a number of measures to keep fans safe from the heat during the nine-day event.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Japan to start a new support system for crime victims next year

The government has increasingly been urged to enhance public assistance for people afflicted by serious crimes.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Japan's $550 billion investment pledge outlined in MOU

U.S. President Donald Trump will direct the investments and the projects funded by Japan will be controlled by the United States.

Regional - The Japan Times - 11 hours ago

Super Bowl champion Eagles hold off rival Cowboys in NFL season opener

The Eagles raised their championship banner before defeating their division rivals.

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

The N.Y. Assembly’s Most Powerful Democrat Has Been Slow to Back Mamdani

Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support.

Regional - The Japan Times - 11 hours ago

How Europe lost an area the size of Cyprus to wildfires this year

Climate change is playing a major role in Europe, the world's fastest-warming continent, as searing heat and drought fueled this summer’s blazes.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

‘Swallows' untangles the murky ethics of selling motherhood

“Swallows” examines the intersections of class and reproductive issues with a focus on its protagonist who is talked into becoming a surrogate for a wealthy couple.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

Naomi Osaka's run ends against Amanda Anisimova in U.S. Open semifinals

Two-time champion Osaka was playing in her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2021.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

‘Confugenics’ and East Asia's demographic crisis

The numbers are staggering when you dig into them. Parents in Japan covered half of higher education costs in 2024 more than double the OECD average.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

New rulebook for cycling in Japan details fines for minor violations

Traffic offenses that will prompt police to issue tickets for fines on the spot include talking on the phone or staring at it while cycling and railroad crossing violations.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

Nepal to block some social media platforms, including Facebook

The move came after the companies failed to register with authorities in a crackdown on misuse.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

BOJ’s October rate stance tough to call, its ex-chief economist says

Speculation over a potential rate hike underestimates the uncertainty wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign, Toshitaka Sekine says.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

Japan to experience blood moon lunar eclipse on Monday

The full lunar eclipse, which is set to occur in the early hours, will be Japan’s first since November 2022.

Regional - New York Times - 14 hours ago

U.S. Agents Raid Upstate N.Y. Plant and Detain Dozens of Migrants

Local law enforcement officers helped federal agents carry out an immigration raid near Syracuse. Witnesses said the agents used police dogs in the raid and wielded crowbars to gain entry.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Tropical Storm Peipah brings heavy rain to parts of western Japan

The 15th named storm of the year made landfall near the city of Sukumo, Kochi Prefecture, at around 1 a.m. and was moving east along Japan's Pacific coast.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Typhoon Peipah makes landfall in western Japan

The 15th typhoon of the season made landfall near the city of Sukumo, Kochi Prefecture, at around 1 a.m.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

These Trump voters back his immigration crackdown, but some worry about his methods

All 20 voters said they support Trump's work to expel immigration offenders with violent criminal records, but there was less consensus about how he is going about the crackdown.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka ready to take fight to Nick Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' showdown

Kyrgios threw down the gauntlet to Sabalenka earlier this week, saying in an interview he would easily dispatch the 27-year-old from Belarus.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Australian fans anxiously awaiting Gout Gout's world championships debut

Still only 17, Gout is already one of the most exciting prospects in global athletics.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Could humans live forever, as Putin was heard telling Xi?

Maybe not, experts say, though serious research is increasingly revealing more about why we age and how we could try to stop it.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Pentagon begins probe of crimes involving U.S. troops in Japan

The review will "examine the performance, training and criminal history of service members who committed violent crimes against Japanese nationals," according to a Pentagon memo.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Trump's pick for Fed tells Senate panel he's 'not at all' president's puppet

The hearing was held as Trump steps up efforts to exert control over the central bank, including an unprecedented attempt to remove a sitting Fed governor.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

LDP calls for blocking foreign interference in elections

"If foreign interference is left unchecked, it could pose a serious and immediate threat to the foundations of democracy," an LDP proposal said.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Faith Kipyegon has sights set on unique double at world championships in Tokyo

The Kenyan superstar is set to defend her titles in both the 1,500 and 5,000 meters.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul elected PM by parliament

Anutin trounced the candidate of the Shinawatra family's once-dominant ruling party to end a week of chaos and political deadlock.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Thai parliament to vote on new PM, as Thaksin jets off amid chaos

The removal of Thaksin's daughter as prime minister for an ethics violation triggered a scramble for power and a bold offensive by a renegade party to form the government.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Tepco eyes earlier decision on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactors

Tepco had planned to decide whether to decommission the No. 1 to No. 5 reactors "within two years" after reactivating the No. 6 and No. 7 reactors.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Honda to revive prelude sports car after 24 years

The major Japanese automaker targets annual domestic sales of 3,500 units for the new Prelude, a hybrid coupe.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Trump to rename Department of Defense the 'Department of War,' official says

The name change will be costly and require updating signs and letterheads used around the world.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Coffee and cash: How Hamas pays its civil servants in secret

The Hamas-run government in Gaza is still paying some salaries to employees, at least in part and with delays.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly uphold global tariffs

The move follows a federal appeals court ruling that said the U.S. president can’t impose import taxes by invoking a 1977 law designed to address emergencies.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Israeli military says it controls 40% of Gaza City, with plans to expand operation

Gaza health authorities said Israeli fire across the enclave had killed at least 53 people, mostly in Gaza City, where Israeli forces are now a few kilometers from the city center.

Regional - L.A. Times - 16 hours ago

LAPD is assisting CHP in protecting Kamala Harris after Trump pulls Secret Service

Security for the former vice president is being provided by officers in a division meant to address crime in hard-hit areas, sources told The Times.

Regional - L.A. Times - 16 hours ago

LAPD will assist CHP in protecting Kamala Harris after Trump pulls Secret Service

The LAPD is "assisting the California Highway Patrol in providing protective services for former Vice President Kamala Harris until an alternate plan is established," a police spokesperson said.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Japanese phenom Tokito Oda off to winning start at U.S. Open

Oda is chasing a career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open the only thing missing from his resume.

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Same-sex duo to compete in ice dance in Finland following rule change

The Finnish federation's rules now refer to ice dancers as "Skater A" and "Skater B" instead of "man" and "woman." 

Regional - The Japan Times - 16 hours ago

Japan's wages make biggest gain in seven months, backing case for rate hike

Real wages also rose for the first time this year in July, edging up by 0.5%.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

Kim and Xi offer mutual support ‘no matter how international situation changes’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first in-person talks in six years on Thursday, with the two vowing to build up ties.

Regional - New York Times - 17 hours ago

Hochul to Sign Order to Get Around U.S. Limits on Covid Vaccine

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York plans to authorize pharmacists to provide the vaccine to almost anyone who wants it without a prescription.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

China looks to the past to signal its future

At last weekend’s SCO summit, Xi urged members to oppose hegemonism and embrace true multilateralism.

Regional - L.A. Times - 17 hours ago

Passenger kicked SoCal Lyft driver in the head; authorities are searching for her

Caught on camera, an Orange County Lyft driver captures his passengers verbally and physically assaulting him last month.

Regional - The Japan Times - 17 hours ago

Chiefs' Travis Kelce speaks about engagement to Taylor Swift ahead of opener

Kelce said his life has changed in some ways since he began dating pop star Taylor Swift.

Regional - New York Times - 17 hours ago

Trump Is Exploring Ways to Take Over the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum

It was unclear exactly how the federal government would take control of the site in Lower Manhattan. As a candidate, Mr. Trump offered a preview of one potential option.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

U.S. senators pit Kennedy against Trump on vaccine policy

Half a dozen heated exchanges during a combative three-hour Senate hearing focused on his decision to fire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.

Regional - The Japan Times - 18 hours ago

Trump signs order reducing tariffs on Japanese autos

In an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in Washington, both “reciprocal” and auto tariffs on Japan are set at 15%.

Regional - New York Times - 18 hours ago

N.Y.C. Elections Board May Block Ballot Proposals on Housing

The City Council opposes the measures, which would curtail its power. The Board of Elections, appointed by the Council, could prevent voters from weighing in.

Regional - New York Times - 18 hours ago

U.S. Agents Raid Upstate N.Y. Plant and Detain More Than 70 Migrants

Local law enforcement officers helped federal agents carry out an immigration raid near Syracuse. Witnesses said the agents used police dogs in the raid and wielded crowbars to gain entry.

Regional - The Japan Times - 19 hours ago

Haru Nemuri’s radical new album refuses easy listening

Haru Nemuri’s “ekkolaptomenos” fuses philosophy, pop and protest, confronting Japan’s politics while navigating visa fears and DIY touring.

Regional - New York Times - 20 hours ago

Adams Considers Dropping Out of Race After Secret Meeting in Florida

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has told confidants that he would consider abandoning his re-election bid, despite his public denials.

Regional - L.A. Times - 20 hours ago

In face of extreme heat, L.A. may require landlords to keep their rentals cool

Los Angeles landlords may soon be required to keep rental units cool – or at least make it possible for tenants to do so.

Regional - New York Times - 20 hours ago

Woman, 72, Dies in Fire in East Harlem Apartment Building

Firefighters took the stairs to reach the woman’s 19th-floor apartment on Wednesday. Residents said one of the building’s two elevators wasn’t working and that the other moved very slowly.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

Postal Service destroys thousands of pieces of California mail amid asbestos exposure

The U.S. Postal Service officials temporarily closed a post office in Torrance, relocated mail services and destroyed thousands of mail and packages after tests revealed the facility had been contaminated with asbestos.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

Postal Service destroys thousands of pieces of mail in Torrance amid asbestos exposure

The U.S. Postal Service officials temporarily closed a post office in Torrance, relocated mail services and destroyed thousands of letters and packages after tests revealed the facility had been contaminated with asbestos.

Regional - L.A. Times - 22 hours ago

First they came for Netflix passwords. Now, some free Amazon deliveries are ending

Starting Oct. 1, Prime members will no longer be able to share their free shipping perk through Prime Invitee.

Regional - L.A. Times - 23 hours ago

Baby Emmanuel Haro's parents plead not guilty to murder in child's disappearance

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Rebecca Haro said she was attacked in a Yucaipa parking lot Aug. 14 outside a Big 5 store while changing Emmanuel's diaper.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Detainee Dies at Rikers, the Fifth Fatality in 2 Weeks in N.Y.C. Lockups

The authorities said the man had a seizure. The previous death, of a pedicab driver held in a precinct cell, has been ruled a suicide.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Deadly Eaton fire ignited by Southern California Edison, feds allege in lawsuit

Federal prosecutors filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages for the Eaton fire and the 2022 Fairview fire.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Feds accuse Southern California Edison of igniting deadly Eaton fire

Federal prosecutors filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages for the Eaton fire and the 2022 Fairview fire.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Deadly Eaton fire ignited by Southern California Edison, feds charge in lawsuit

Federal prosecutors filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages for the Eaton fire and the 2022 Fairview fire.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

With Starbucks Struggling, Can a Chinese Chain Make Inroads in New York?

Luckin Coffee, a dominant chain from China, arrived in the city in June vowing to inject “new vitality” into American coffee culture.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles cost $120 million, Newsom says

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles cost $120 million.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91

The Italian icon is credited with inventing red-carpet fashion, but also moved into a less expensive range through Emporio Armani.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Are New York Coffee Drinkers Finally Done With Starbucks?

Luckin Coffee, a dominant chain from China, arrived in the city in June vowing to inject “new vitality” into American coffee culture.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.70 billion, the third highest ever, after no winner from latest drawing

The Powerball jackpot has continued to rise to $1.70 billion, the third highest in history, after no one won the latest drawing.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion, third-highest ever

The Powerball jackpot has continued to rise to $1.7 billion, the third highest in history, after no one won the latest drawing.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion, third highest ever

The Powerball jackpot has continued to rise to $1.7 billion, the third highest in history, after no one won the latest drawing.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Influential group behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory seeks to oust L.A. Democratic congressman

The group, Justice Democrats, has backed candidates who were early advocates for a ceasefire in Gaza. It is looking to oust Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a four-term congressman representing a staunchly Democratic Los Angeles district.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Influential group behind AOC's victory seeks to oust L.A. Democratic congressman

The influential left-wing PAC is known for helping to elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other members of the "Squad."

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

She Decides Who’s Famous Enough for Free U.S. Open Tickets

Every year, Amanda Wight makes sure that a steady stream of A-listers get to see the world’s best tennis players and be seen by millions on TV.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

China's Xi meets North Korea's Kim for talks

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said the meeting would see the two “exchange in-depth views on China–North Korea relations and issues of common concern.”

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

AI doesn’t just lie it can make you believe it

Memory manipulation, notes Pat Pataranutaporn, a researcher with the MIT Media Lab, is a very different process from fooling people with deep-fakes.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Who’s winning the U.S.-China artificial intelligence race?

The winner will most likely be the country that provides greater support for basic research, in which case China is better positioned for the long haul.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

UC warns Trump funding cuts could impact entire 10-campus system: 'The risks are very real'

UC President James B. Milliken warned state lawmakers of a "distinct possibility" of billions more in federal funding losses across the UC system after the more than $500 million funding cuts at UCLA and a $1.2-billion fine proposed by the government.