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Spencer Pratt’s lead over Nithya Raman nearly vanishes in bombshell ballot drop

Spencer Pratt’s once-comfortable lead in the Los Angeles mayoral primary has been slashed yet again — as a fresh batch of ballots delivered another major boost to progressive City…

Andrew Left is seen speaking during a Reuters event in New York, on Nov. 12, 2018.

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Andrew Left faces 20 years in prison — but having a correct opinion about a stock shouldn’t be a crime

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Artists quitting Freedom 250 concert makes it look like Dems ‘don’t love America,’ Bill Maher says

Family of killer California mom who slaughtered husband and 6-day-old reveals chilling final hours before bloodbath

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Elections need deadlines, and Election Day should be one of them

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt speaks at a campaign event, with a young girl holding a white dog and two men standing behind him, Image 2 shows Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman smiles while casting her ballot with children at a polling station, Image 3 shows Jamie Kennedy speaking at the 2025 Los Angeles Comic Con

‘Literal crime scene’ Hollywood actor blasts LA mayoral election swing

The best places to watch the World Cup in LA

Ex-Dodger makes shocking financial claim as jury weighs further punishment in fatal Grossman crash

Ex-Dodger makes shocking financial claim as jury weighs further punishment in fatal crash

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World’s most contagious disease emerges in troubling new place as California health experts sound alarm

Collage of Berkeley Typewriter & Clark storefront and three men holding a typewriter.

His type of place A-list star makes surprise visit to 90-year-old Bay Area store

The celebrity spent an hour in the store testing all the available merchandise before making his selection.

Multiracial group of happy friends toasting with beer in a pub.

Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests

Dodgers’ Blake Treinen makes bold statement by not wearing Pride Night hat

Dodgers reliever makes bold statement by not wearing Pride Night hat

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Zooming in style Kim Kardashian supports Formula 1 star boyfriend at Monaco Grand Prix with sister Khloe

You might say things are going from zero to 100 with Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton.

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Madonna teases ‘Confessions II’ tour plans — but fans can forget about a Vegas residency

Steve Hilton roasts Xavier Becerra with sitcom-style ad after Dem gov. candidate advances to runoff: ‘Is this a joke?’

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Flight attendant fatally struck by boat while snorkeling, body found on beach by fishermen

Battle of LA Terrifying scenes as ‘Apocalypse Now’-style military training rattles SoCal — and why it could continue for years

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Inside the harrowing final moments of bank robber bomber who took 10 hostages during terrifying standoff

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Elite LA school celebrates anti-ICE student walkout in yearbook spread: ‘Indoctrination’

Simone Biles recovering from mysterious medical emergency after ‘almost dying’

Secret ‘Maga Talking Points’ memo tells Hollywood lefties how to chat with Trump

‘Scary Movie’ is back after Wayans brothers wrestled franchise back from Harvey Weinstein

The real Nick Bilton revealed — from political beliefs of new ’60 Minutes’ boss to the rivals he beat to top job

Driverless getaway car Bandit escapes in Waymo in first-of-its-kind heist, San Francisco cops say

New street drug 20x more powerful than fentanyl is latest trend decimating CA cities

Historic California pier threatens to crumble into the sea as frightening crack opens along walkway

Bay Area vegan restaurants are closing en masse — as even their owners want more from the menu

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Garden rules Knicks enforcing no-bag policy, ‘TSA-style’ security at NBA Finals Game 3 with Trump’s expected attendance

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Manny Machado gives honest answer about Padres needing to find urgency

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Entrusted to keep game close, USC’s bullpen can’t get it done

Giants bullpen falters late as three-game winning streak snapped

Giants’ winning streak snapped as bullpen implodes late

Will Smith scratched from Dodgers’ lineup with stiff neck

All-Star catcher scratched from Dodgers’ lineup with stiff neck

Alex Smith gives brutally honest answer about Brock Purdy

Manny Machado gives compelling, honest answer about Nick Castellanos

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Fade out One of Southern California’s most luxurious movie theaters abruptly closes after 35 years

The show is officially over for one of southern California’s most luxurious movie theaters after the company announced its closing the iPic theater in Pasadena after 35 years.

Dear Abby

My lifelong friend has started acting weird — and she won’t tell me why

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National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley

Richmond, Calif., is a “unique political experiment” where the Richmond Progressive Alliance has dominated local government for over two decades.

Inside the Calif. city where critics fear democratic socialists’ hostility toward businesses big and small

'Past damages' US plans to use Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf allies

Why Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s MSG nuptials could cost $20M

At over three feet long with six-inch pincers, Praearcturus is believed to be the largest scorpion that ever lived, per a study by UK researchers.

Largest scorpion grew to over 3-feet long and had 6-inch pinchers: nightmare-inducing study

98-year-old beaten with broomstick, chair in NYC by woman campaigning for Dem: cops

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98-year-old beaten with broomstick, chair in NYC by woman handing out flyers for Dem candidate: cops

Horror show Shocked witness who watched fatal beating of ‘Trump House’ owner reveals how ‘insane’ attack unfolded

The man who defended the ‘Trump House’ owner from his violent assailant is sharing the shocking details behind the “insane” attack.

Hulk Hogan’s final death report released after daughter Brooke’s bombshell malpractice reveal

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NYC prof clamors to ‘bring down US empire’ as she defends ‘incredible role’ of IRGC

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Kitten tossed from car window finds paw-some new home with rescue cop: ‘Everyone meet Toby’

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Exes and ohs Kate Middleton crosses paths with ex-boyfriend at wedding of Princess Anne’s son

A fan accused of verbally harassing Knicks guard Jalen Brunson on Wednesday has been banned from sitting courtside for the rest of the NBA Finals.

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Fan accused of harassing Knicks’ Jalen Brunson banned from courtside for rest of NBA Finals

USC baseball’s red-hot offense goes cold in loss to North Carolina

USC baseball runs into buzzsaw during loss to North Carolina

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Stephen A. Smith begs Trump to not show up for NBA Finals at MSG: ‘Stay at the White House’

Power of Grayskull ‘Masters of the Universe’ has otherworldly opening, lands in No. 1 spot

“Masters of the Universe” was No. 1 at the box office on its opener Friday, raking in $11.754 million.

People sitting on a bench, looking at the Twister roller coaster at Knoebels amusement park.

Beloved 100-year-old amusement park still refuses to charge admission

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Jeremy Lin has one condition before making Carmelo Anthony podcast appearance

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Trump pardons former US congressman convicted of insider trading

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Glow up How LA’s gritty port town became the city’s hottest waterfront real estate bet

Dean Logan, Los Angeles County Registrar, speaking at a podium with an inset image of the ballot processing center.

LA’s painfully slow vote count run by man with shocking election recount past

Coachella kills massive data center project after resident backlash and considers future ban for similar ‘tech campuses’

Brush fire scorches 2,000 acres across LA and Kern counties, triggering evacuation warnings

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'Scared for my life' Elderly man accused of trying to drown jet skier, 21, in chaotic lake fight

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill after all-night ‘vote-a-rama’

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is seen speaking while gesturing with his hand, at a meeting with the French Minister of the Armed Forces.

Pete Hegseth warns of boat migrants and ‘dangerous ideologies’ during D-Day speech

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Dear Abby

My friendly relationship with my boss is falling apart

Actress Mamie Van Doren, 95, spills Hollywood secrets in her new memoir and upcoming documentary.

'Predatory brutes' Hollywood star exposes casting couch horrors in raw new tell-all memoir

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France’s former first lady who weathered husband’s notorious infidelities dies at 93

Surfer escapes death in jaws of Aussie shark — and says he used a simple trick to survive

Surfer escapes death in jaws of shark — and says he used a simple trick to survive

Trump posts bizarre AI video showing his face on pizza, the prez riding a camel — all to a pop song

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy’s alleged killer must wait to face murder charges after deadly attack

New wrinkle ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor’s alleged killer must wait to face murder charges after deadly attack

A 44-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing veteran actor James Handy will have to wait to face murder charges as he must now undergo a mental competency evaluation before his case moves forward.

Myles Garrett and girlfriend Chloe Kim all smiles in first photo since Los Angeles Rams trade

Myles Garrett all smiles with Olympian girlfriend in first couple pic since Rams trade

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Decapitated ‘Chelsea Jane Doe’ identified as missing PA teen 25 years later

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Mike Evans blowing 49ers teammates away at OTAs as Baker Mayfield laments Bucs split

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‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ filming: See the stars on set

See photos from the set of the blockbuster filming in Atlanta.

Rumer Willis’ ex claims Demi Moore threatened to ‘destroy’ him as battle over custody of daughter intensifies

Patrick Godfrey, Drew Barrymore’s ‘Ever After’ co-star, dead at 93

All the celebrities attending Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s Italian wedding

Mark Wahlberg is unrecognizable after shocking transformation for mafia film ‘By Any Means’

Hollywood hunk is unrecognizable after shocking transformation for mafia film ‘By Any Means’

Karmelo Anthony, Austin Metcalf and the scene of the fatal stabbing

Looking to fight Karmelo Anthony ‘provoked’ Austin Metcalf before fatal stabbing — witness shoots down self-defense claim

Anthony apparently antagonized Metcalf during the fatal April 2025 confrontation at David Kuykendall Stadium, the 17-year-old student told the Texas courtroom.

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Vaccine expert lusted after Northwell Health scientist — then got her canned, she claimed

James Handy’s girlfriend claims accused killer son had schizophrenia, stopped taking meds before fatal stabbing

James Handy’s girlfriend claims accused killer son stopped taking meds before fatal stabbing

Young woman outdoors making a disgusted face with hands raised in aversion, Jared Freid's book Walking Red Flags, Man running with a backpack over a bridge

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Comedian claims women’s biggest icks and turn-offs stem from one thing men usually do

Pitting image Knox Jolie-Pitt, 17, channels dad Brad Pitt’s ‘Fight Club’ energy in Muay Thai showdown

Knox previously won a gold medal at the IKF Point Muay Thai Technical event in 2025.

LA28 Olympics head with Epstein ties bold response on stepping down

Karen Read is seen speaking, with an overlay showing Karen Read with John O'Keefe, both smiling for a photo.

Karen Read sues police for dead ex-cop boyfriend she was accused of murdering: ‘We are the voice for John’

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Golden Tempo trainer makes more history with Belmont Stakes win

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Crying shame Jon Cryer reflects on filming ‘Pretty in Pink’ with ‘d–k’ Andrew McCarthy: ‘We had all kinds of issues’

Cryer and McCarthy played romantic rivals in the iconic 1986 teen rom-com.

Joe Biden took family to ‘random’ NYC Italian spot instead of Elio’s — much to Jane Fonda’s dismay

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Ex-Prince Andrew made money subletting 3 cottages on his rent-free estate: report

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President Trump’s crackdown on H1B visa abuse sends Dallas home prices way down

Christine Russo at her Cleveland home; Mackenzie Shirilla seen in prison selfie image; Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan posing together before their deaths in July 2022

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Fame monster Family of Mackenzie Shirilla victim fights to make sure ‘Hell on Wheels’ killer doesn’t become Instagram famous

Christine Russo said her family has been “ruined” since Mackenzie Shirilla killed her brother, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, in the horrific July 2022 crash.

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I went to the world’s largest biohacking conference, where science fiction meets MAHA — what’s next in anti-aging

Supersonic jet that will fly you from LA to NYC in less than 3 hours unveiled in California

‘Dad next door’ exposed as vile mastermind behind hardcore deepfake porn site: documentary

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No ticket to ride Father and son trek 9,000 miles on motorcycles from Argentina to US to see the World Cup — but have no tickets

A father-and-son duo from Argentina have embarked on a the trip of a lifetime — riding their motorcycles from Argentina to the US to see their beloved national team play in the World Cup.

AI and bot internet activity outpaces human use for first time in history: ‘On the other side now’

Mark Zuckerberg wearing Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses at the Meta Connect event.

Meta quietly added facial recognition to smart glasses, sparking major privacy concerns: report

Stephen A. Smith issues brutal wake up call to Democrats after California elections — and takes potshot at Newsom

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Torture chamber Art critic who died in Brazil hotel was ‘forced to eat her own vomit’ at hellhole Baptist boarding school

The art critic who died surrounded by pills and a liquor bottle in a Brazilian hotel room was traumatized from a hellish boarding school where she said she was forced to eat her own vomit during stomach-churning humiliation rituals.