Tennessee governor halts executions after inmate survives lethal injection attempt
2026-10-01 12:59 • ;Associated Press
The Tennessee governor ordered an outside investigation and halted executions late Wednesday hours after an inmate survived a lethal injection attempt
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 9 civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit
2026-10-01 12:20 • ;Associated Press
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in two Afghan provinces, targeting militant hideouts
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 9 civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit
2026-10-01 12:20 • ;Associated Press
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in two Afghan provinces, targeting militant hideouts
The Bottom Line
2026-10-01 11:30 •
Can the accumulation of wealth be ethical and what can we learn from Adam Smith's enquiry?
Sen. Marsha Blackburn sues ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith, says he illegally obtained her phone records
2026-10-01 11:27 • ;Samuel Chamberlain
Sen. Marsha Blackburn sued former special counsel Jack Smith and the Justice Department in Tennessee federal court Wednesday.
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
2026-10-01 11:20 •
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds
2026-10-01 11:20 •
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds
2026-10-01 11:20 •
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
2026-10-01 11:20 •
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
Prep talk: Whittier water polo has a phenom goal scorer in freshman Emiliano Plascencia
2026-10-01 11:15 • ;Eric Sondheimer
Freshman Emiliano Plascencia of Whitter, which is 11-4 overall and 2-0 in the Del Rio League, has scored more than 100 goals.
Pete Davidson calls on Mamdani to ‘fix the f–king BQE,’ claims highway workers are ‘never doing anything’
2026-10-01 11:11 • ;Fox News
"Yes, could he fix the "f--king BQE, please?" Davidson said in a clip shared on the show's Instagram page.
Man admits posing as medical student at hospital
2026-10-01 11:08 •
Stephen Simpson, 22, wore medical scrubs and NHS branded clothing at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Man admits posing as medical student at hospital
2026-10-01 11:08 •
Stephen Simpson, 22, wore medical scrubs and NHS branded clothing at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Russell says his 'confidence is back and growing'
2026-10-01 11:07 •
George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
What’s Next for ‘Hard Fork’?
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;Max Read, Whitney Jones, Eddie Costas, Vjeran Pavic, Chris Wood, Marion Lozano and Rowan Niemisto
The podcast’s next chapter begins this week.
What Trump Has Built
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;Eric Cortellessa
Donald Trump struts onto the new White House helipad, an 80,000-sq.-ft. expanse of carved granite on the South Lawn. “Can you believe this?” he says, taking in the scene, the Washington Monument rising in the distance. The President lingers over the details of the project with obvious pleasure, pointing out the gray stone imported from Italy and de…
How Richard Nixon Reshaped the Relationship Between the President and the Press
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;David Greenberg
—TIMEBerating reporters, revoking credentials, suing news organizations—hardly a week goes by without Donald Trump’s attacking the press. An experienced commander of headlines and inveterate consumer of media, he cajoles journalists one day and harangues them the next. But the man who preceded Trump as the President to appear most often on the cove…
Donald Trump Has Appeared on the Cover of TIME More Than Anyone Else
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;Sam Jacobs
President Donald Trump being photographed by Dan Winters for TIME at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 28, 2026. —TIMEIt was 35 days before the midterm elections and President Donald Trump wanted to talk about dirt.Standing on the White House lawn, outside the Residence, he told us about the poor conditions his predecessors had left in t…
Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s 2026 Interview With TIME
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;TIME Staff
President Donald Trump photographed at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 28, 2026. —Dan Winters for TIMEPresident Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28.Over the course of the interview, Trump discussed a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Fede…
Fact-Checking What Donald Trump Said in His Latest Interview With TIME
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;Leslie Dickstein, Simmone Shah and Olivia B. Waxman
On Sept. 28, about five weeks before Election Day, President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME in the White House.TIME has published the transcript of that conversation. Below is a review of some of Trump’s statements from the interview.What Trump Said: “I won all seven swing states. They said if you won three swing states, I won all…
What Trump Has Built
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;Eric Cortellessa
Donald Trump struts onto the new White House helipad, an 80,000-sq.-ft. expanse of carved granite on the South Lawn. “Can you believe this?” he says, taking in the scene, the Washington Monument rising in the distance. The President lingers over the details of the project with obvious pleasure, pointing out the gray stone imported from Italy and de…
How Richard Nixon Reshaped the Relationship Between the President and the Press
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;David Greenberg
—TIMEBerating reporters, revoking credentials, suing news organizations—hardly a week goes by without Donald Trump’s attacking the press. An experienced commander of headlines and inveterate consumer of media, he cajoles journalists one day and harangues them the next. But the man who preceded Trump as the President to appear most often on the cove…
Donald Trump Has Appeared on the Cover of TIME More Than Anyone Else
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;Sam Jacobs
President Donald Trump being photographed by Dan Winters for TIME at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 28, 2026. —TIMEIt was 35 days before the midterm elections and President Donald Trump wanted to talk about dirt.Standing on the White House lawn, outside the Residence, he told us about the poor conditions his predecessors had left in t…
Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s 2026 Interview With TIME
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;TIME Staff
President Donald Trump photographed at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 28, 2026. —Dan Winters for TIMEPresident Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28.Over the course of the interview, Trump discussed a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Fede…
Fact-Checking What Donald Trump Said in His Latest Interview With TIME
2026-10-01 11:00 • ;Leslie Dickstein, Simmone Shah and Olivia B. Waxman
On Sept. 28, about five weeks before Election Day, President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME in the White House.TIME has published the transcript of that conversation. Below is a review of some of Trump’s statements from the interview.What Trump Said: “I won all seven swing states. They said if you won three swing states, I won all…
Drumcree policing operation has cost £3m so far, says Boutcher
2026-10-01 10:57 •
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher is discussing the Drumcree row at a meeting of the Policing Board.
Pandora opens $150 million Vietnam jewelry factory powered by renewable energy
2026-10-01 10:53 •
Pandora has opened the world’s largest fine-jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, powered entirely by renewable electricity and using 100% recycled gold and silver
Naomi Campbell's 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in overturned
2026-10-01 10:45 •
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has won a legal challenge to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee in England and Wales
A harrowing cockpit attack leaves investigators scrambling for answers
2026-10-01 10:43 • ;Gerry Shih, Lior Soroka
Authorities in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Oman were trying to determine how an Omani co-pilot nearly succeeded in crashing a Tel Aviv-bound jet.
A harrowing cockpit attack leaves investigators scrambling for answers
2026-10-01 10:43 • ;Gerry Shih, Lior Soroka
Authorities in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Oman were trying to determine how an Omani co-pilot nearly succeeded in crashing a Tel Aviv-bound jet.
Oil prices rise as Chinese refiners reportedly ban October fuel exports; Brent crude back above $100
2026-10-01 10:39 •
It comes after a report that Chinese refiners suspended October fuel exports to protect domestic supplies.
Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early?
2026-10-01 10:33 •
More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.
Focus: Nvidia's bet that its chips can finance the AI boom gets a Wall Street reality check - Reuters
2026-10-01 10:31 •
Focus: Nvidia's bet that its chips can finance the AI boom gets a Wall Street reality check Reuters
Bolivia arrests attorney general accused by U.S. of drug cartel ties
2026-10-01 10:31 •
The U.S. State Department said that Roger Mariaca received "bribes to facilitate drug trafficking and help violent criminals evade justice."
Bolivia arrests attorney general accused by U.S. of drug cartel ties
2026-10-01 10:31 •
The U.S. State Department said that Roger Mariaca received "bribes to facilitate drug trafficking and help violent criminals evade justice."
GOP has shocking slim edge over Dems on affordability with ‘swing’ voters, conservative group finds
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Ryan King
Republicans have a surprising, yet slim advantage over Democrats on cost-of-living issues with "swing" voters in several critical states, a grassroots survey by a right-leaning group found.
Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Gina Raimondo
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. —Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. It's their second meeting this year, following the May summit in Beijing. This visit, the stakes were even higher. We have le…
Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Gina Raimondo
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. —Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. It's their second meeting this year, following the May summit in Beijing. This visit, the stakes were even higher. We have le…
Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Gina Raimondo
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. —Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. It's their second meeting this year, following the May summit in Beijing. This visit, the stakes were even higher. We have le…
Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Gina Raimondo
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. —Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. It's their second meeting this year, following the May summit in Beijing. This visit, the stakes were even higher. We have le…
Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Gina Raimondo
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. —Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. It's their second meeting this year, following the May summit in Beijing. This visit, the stakes were even higher. We have le…
Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Gina Raimondo
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. —Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. It's their second meeting this year, following the May summit in Beijing. This visit, the stakes were even higher. We have le…
Why the U.S. Must Simultaneously Compete—and Cooperate—With China on AI
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Gina Raimondo
President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. —Andrew Harnik—Getty ImagesLast week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. It's their second meeting this year, following the May summit in Beijing. This visit, the stakes were even higher. We have le…
Like Nikole Hannah-Jones, My Parents Put Ideology Over Pedagogy in Sending Me to Catholic School
2026-10-01 10:30 • ;Nick Gillespie
Writing in The New York Times, journalist and 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones recently copped to the fact that she sent her daughter to poorly performing New York City public schools out of an ideological commitment to ending what she sees as structural or systemic racism, among other ills. She notes that she and her husband, who are both…
What happened in failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?
2026-10-01 10:29 •
The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.
EXCLUSIVE: Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say - Reuters
2026-10-01 10:27 •
EXCLUSIVE: Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say - Reuters
2026-10-01 10:27 •
EXCLUSIVE: Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say Reuters
FlyDubai Flight to Israel Diverted After Clash Between Pilots: What We Know and Don’t Know
2026-10-01 10:26 • ;Leo Sands and Lynsey Chutel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said one pilot stabbed another and may have attempted to crash the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The plane landed in Saudi Arabia and all passengers were safe.
Live Updates: Israelis Celebrate Passengers’ Return as Questions Swirl Over Flight Attack
2026-10-01 10:25 • ;The New York Times
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the flight’s injured captain, Israeli passengers and reserve pilots, who helped secure the plane and land it safely. The attacker has not been identified.
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
2026-10-01 10:24 •
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated to CBS News that the motive of the co-pilot accused of stabbing his fellow pilot on a passenger jet bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv is still unknown.
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
2026-10-01 10:24 •
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated to CBS News that the motive of the co-pilot accused of stabbing his fellow pilot on a passenger jet bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv is still unknown.
Why the Knicks are playing hardball with Karl-Anthony Towns — and what it means for their future
2026-10-01 10:20 • ;Stefan Bondy
The second apron has somehow turned into the third rail. NBA teams, with the Knicks chief among them, aren’t touching that highest luxury-tax line.
Britain and France Give Up Landmark Migrant Agreement
2026-10-01 10:20 • ;Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
The French government soured on a reciprocal deal that allowed the British authorities to return some migrants who crossed the English Channel illegally in small boats.
Here’s the latest.
2026-10-01 10:20 • ;Isabel Kershner
Who is the Indian pilot who fought off his cockpit attacker?
2026-10-01 10:18 • ;Victoria Craw
Capt. Smit Machchhar once said he had planned to join his family’s textile business before being bitten by the “aviation bug.”
Who is the Indian pilot who fought off his cockpit attacker?
2026-10-01 10:18 • ;Victoria Craw
Capt. Smit Machchhar once said he had planned to join his family’s textile business before being bitten by the “aviation bug.”
How will investigation into Flydubai flight attack unfold?
2026-10-01 10:16 •
Investigators are examining what happened inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073 to Israel.
Iraq’s Kurdish forces look to a new era after US withdrawal
2026-10-01 10:14 •
Peshmerga unification seeks stability, overcoming party disputes to build a national force in Iraq's Kurdish landscape.
Pension tops £16,000 a year after 4.7% increase
2026-10-01 10:08 •
The full pension rises by £734 a year, or about £14 a week, the Government of Jersey says.
'Why I'm donating 100 litres of my breast milk'
2026-10-01 10:06 •
Emma said donating her breast milk had been "such a worthwhile thing to do".
VIEW Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports, sources say - Reuters
2026-10-01 10:01 •
Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports, sources say Reuters
VIEW Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports, sources say - Reuters
2026-10-01 10:01 •
Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports, sources say Reuters
Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Henry Breed
Jane Goodall during an interview in New York City on Oct. 1, 2023. —Jeenah Moon—Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA year ago today, when Jane Goodall died in Los Angeles, the world lost an icon. I lost one of my oldest, closest friends. Thinking both about that moment and how we should mark this one, I hear her voice urging us to look forward, as fervently…
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Almost Here
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alice Park
—Viktoriya Skorikova—Getty ImagesThe field of weight-loss drugs is moving more quickly than ever since medications that mimic GLP-1, a type of peptide hormone in the gut, hit the market to treat weight issues and diabetes. But while there has been huge interest in the drugs, their side effects—which predominantly affect the GI system—cause roughly…
Can Venture Capital Help Unlock Wealth and Equality for All?
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Arian Simone
—Tim Robberts—Getty ImagesMy interest in venture capital (VC) began long before I ever imagined building an actual venture capital fund. In college, I opened a women’s clothing store and quickly learned that having a great idea was only part of what it took to build a business. I needed capital to grow, and finding that money wasn’t easy. That expe…
Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Henry Breed
Jane Goodall during an interview in New York City on Oct. 1, 2023. —Jeenah Moon—Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA year ago today, when Jane Goodall died in Los Angeles, the world lost an icon. I lost one of my oldest, closest friends. Thinking both about that moment and how we should mark this one, I hear her voice urging us to look forward, as fervently…
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Almost Here
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alice Park
—Viktoriya Skorikova—Getty ImagesThe field of weight-loss drugs is moving more quickly than ever since medications that mimic GLP-1, a type of peptide hormone in the gut, hit the market to treat weight issues and diabetes. But while there has been huge interest in the drugs, their side effects—which predominantly affect the GI system—cause roughly…
Can Venture Capital Help Unlock Wealth and Equality for All?
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Arian Simone
—Tim Robberts—Getty ImagesMy interest in venture capital (VC) began long before I ever imagined building an actual venture capital fund. In college, I opened a women’s clothing store and quickly learned that having a great idea was only part of what it took to build a business. I needed capital to grow, and finding that money wasn’t easy. That expe…
Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Henry Breed
Jane Goodall during an interview in New York City on Oct. 1, 2023. —Jeenah Moon—Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA year ago today, when Jane Goodall died in Los Angeles, the world lost an icon. I lost one of my oldest, closest friends. Thinking both about that moment and how we should mark this one, I hear her voice urging us to look forward, as fervently…
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Almost Here
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alice Park
—Viktoriya Skorikova—Getty ImagesThe field of weight-loss drugs is moving more quickly than ever since medications that mimic GLP-1, a type of peptide hormone in the gut, hit the market to treat weight issues and diabetes. But while there has been huge interest in the drugs, their side effects—which predominantly affect the GI system—cause roughly…
Can Venture Capital Help Unlock Wealth and Equality for All?
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Arian Simone
—Tim Robberts—Getty ImagesMy interest in venture capital (VC) began long before I ever imagined building an actual venture capital fund. In college, I opened a women’s clothing store and quickly learned that having a great idea was only part of what it took to build a business. I needed capital to grow, and finding that money wasn’t easy. That expe…
Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Henry Breed
Jane Goodall during an interview in New York City on Oct. 1, 2023. —Jeenah Moon—Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA year ago today, when Jane Goodall died in Los Angeles, the world lost an icon. I lost one of my oldest, closest friends. Thinking both about that moment and how we should mark this one, I hear her voice urging us to look forward, as fervently…
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Almost Here
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alice Park
—Viktoriya Skorikova—Getty ImagesThe field of weight-loss drugs is moving more quickly than ever since medications that mimic GLP-1, a type of peptide hormone in the gut, hit the market to treat weight issues and diabetes. But while there has been huge interest in the drugs, their side effects—which predominantly affect the GI system—cause roughly…
Can Venture Capital Help Unlock Wealth and Equality for All?
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Arian Simone
—Tim Robberts—Getty ImagesMy interest in venture capital (VC) began long before I ever imagined building an actual venture capital fund. In college, I opened a women’s clothing store and quickly learned that having a great idea was only part of what it took to build a business. I needed capital to grow, and finding that money wasn’t easy. That expe…
Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Henry Breed
Jane Goodall during an interview in New York City on Oct. 1, 2023. —Jeenah Moon—Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA year ago today, when Jane Goodall died in Los Angeles, the world lost an icon. I lost one of my oldest, closest friends. Thinking both about that moment and how we should mark this one, I hear her voice urging us to look forward, as fervently…
Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Henry Breed
Jane Goodall during an interview in New York City on Oct. 1, 2023. —Jeenah Moon—Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA year ago today, when Jane Goodall died in Los Angeles, the world lost an icon. I lost one of my oldest, closest friends. Thinking both about that moment and how we should mark this one, I hear her voice urging us to look forward, as fervently…
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Almost Here
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alice Park
—Viktoriya Skorikova—Getty ImagesThe field of weight-loss drugs is moving more quickly than ever since medications that mimic GLP-1, a type of peptide hormone in the gut, hit the market to treat weight issues and diabetes. But while there has been huge interest in the drugs, their side effects—which predominantly affect the GI system—cause roughly…
Can Venture Capital Help Unlock Wealth and Equality for All?
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Arian Simone
—Tim Robberts—Getty ImagesMy interest in venture capital (VC) began long before I ever imagined building an actual venture capital fund. In college, I opened a women’s clothing store and quickly learned that having a great idea was only part of what it took to build a business. I needed capital to grow, and finding that money wasn’t easy. That expe…
Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Henry Breed
Jane Goodall during an interview in New York City on Oct. 1, 2023. —Jeenah Moon—Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA year ago today, when Jane Goodall died in Los Angeles, the world lost an icon. I lost one of my oldest, closest friends. Thinking both about that moment and how we should mark this one, I hear her voice urging us to look forward, as fervently…
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Almost Here
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alice Park
—Viktoriya Skorikova—Getty ImagesThe field of weight-loss drugs is moving more quickly than ever since medications that mimic GLP-1, a type of peptide hormone in the gut, hit the market to treat weight issues and diabetes. But while there has been huge interest in the drugs, their side effects—which predominantly affect the GI system—cause roughly…
Can Venture Capital Help Unlock Wealth and Equality for All?
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Arian Simone
—Tim Robberts—Getty ImagesMy interest in venture capital (VC) began long before I ever imagined building an actual venture capital fund. In college, I opened a women’s clothing store and quickly learned that having a great idea was only part of what it took to build a business. I needed capital to grow, and finding that money wasn’t easy. That expe…
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Tran vs. Vo
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew J. Campa
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran faces upstart Chuong Vo, a retired police officer who beat out a slew of fellow Republicans to reach the general election.
Your guide to Proposition 42: Tax ban on retirement, personal savings
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Queenie Wong
Prop 42 would ban new taxes on various forms of personal savings and certain retroactive taxes and also could block a proposed billionaire tax.
Your guide to Proposition 40: California's billionaire tax proposal
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Queenie Wong
Prop 40, which would tax the assets of California billionaires to mostly fund healthcare, has divided Democratic politicians, labor unions and other groups.
Your guide to Proposition 41: Special tax audit proposal could block billionaire tax
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Queenie Wong
Prop 41 would require audits for new state special taxes and prohibit certain new state taxes. It also could nullify the billionaire tax.
Your guide to Proposition 39: Stricter voter ID requirements
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Kevin Rector
Prop 39 brings the national debate around U.S. election integrity home to California by proposing stricter new voter identification and citizenship verification requirements for state elections.
Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 2 race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Five candidates are vying for Seat 2 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 6 race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Four candidates are vying for Seat 6 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court judge elections: Every competitive race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
Los Angeles County voters face four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, deciding who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.
Voter guide to the 2026 California general election
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Los Angeles Times staff
California's general election takes place on Novemer 3. Learn about L.A.'s city and county races as well races for state office.
Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 4 race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Seven candidates are vying for Seat 4 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 27 race: Whitesides vs. Gibbs
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Clara Harter
Democratic Rep. George Whitesides is facing off against Republican challenger Jason Gibbs, who serves on the Santa Clarita City Council, in the race to represent Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley in Congress.
Your guide to L.A. City Measure FD: Hiking Fire Department sales tax
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Noah Goldberg
Supporters say Los Angeles Measure FD will ensure adequate funding for the L.A. City Fire Department; opponents say it will boost sales taxes to 10.75% and cost $86 per person.
Your guide to Proposition TE: Exempting fire victims from the 'mansion tax'
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jack Flemming
Some Palisades fire victims are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Measure ULA taxes when selling damaged or destroyed homes. In November, voters will decide whether they deserve a tax exemption with Proposition TE.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 47 race: Min vs. Le Roux
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Hannah Fry
Democratic incumbent Dave Min and Republican Jenny Rae Le Roux face off for the 47th Congressional District seat.
Your guide to the California lieutenant governor race: Ma vs. Romero
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
California's low-profile lieutenant governor race pits Democratic Treasurer Fiona Ma against former Democratic Senate leader Gloria Romero, who's running as a Republican.
Your guide to the California secretary of state race: Weber vs. Wagner
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Summer Lin
California voters will decide whether incumbent Shirley Weber will be reelected as secretary of state of California or her challenger, Republican Don Wagner, will take the office.
Your guide to the California attorney general race: Bonta vs. Gates
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Kevin Rector
Incumbent California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta faces former Huntington Beach City Atty. Michael Gates, a Republican who finished second in the primary.
Your guide to Proposition 1: Borrowing money for low-income and veteran housing
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Audrey McGlinchy
Prop 1 guide: Lawmakers are asking voters to let the state borrow $11.25 billion to build and maintain housing low- and middle-income residents can afford.
Your guide to Proposition 5: Big changes to recall elections in California
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Colleen Shalby
Prop 5 would make major changes to how recall elections are conducted in California, especially affecting the office of governor.
Your guide to the California controller race: Incumbent Cohen vs. challenger Morgan
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Dakota Smith
Incumbent California Controller Malia Cohen faces San Diego Republican challenger Herb Morgan, who promises more aggressive oversight.
Your guide to Proposition 2: Lets leaders fatten 'rainy day' fund instead of taxpayer rebates
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Taryn Luna
Prop 2 guide: California Democrats want to change the state constitution to allow them to deposit more money into budget reserves, creating another option to avoid giving excess revenue back to taxpayers.
Your guide to Proposition 38: Immunology and immunotherapy research funding
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Karen Garcia
Prop 38 aims to fund immunotherapy research to prevent and cure diseases through bonds. An opponent says it is a debt-financed model that prioritizes a few diseases.
Your guide to Proposition 37: Loans for middle-income homeowners
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Audrey McGlinchy
If passed by voters, Proposition 37 would create a down payment loan program for middle-income homebuyers. The state's housing finance agency would loan up to 17% of a home sale price.
Your guide to Proposition 4: Allowing public campaign financing in California
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Colleen Shalby
Prop 4 would repeal California's 1988 ban on public campaign financing, allowing state and local governments to create programs for candidates seeking office.
Your guide to Proposition 3: Making a high-income tax extension permanent
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Prop 3 would make permanent an expiring income tax on the top 2% of California taxpayers that provides money for education, healthcare and other services.
Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Dakota Smith
Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.
Your guide to Proposition 45: Faster CEQA review for housing and infrastructure
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Lila Seidman
Prop 45 seeks to overhaul the law often blamed for delaying construction and driving up its cost: the California Environmental Quality Act.
Your guide to Proposition 44: Federally funded health clinic spending
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Corinne Purtill
Prop 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."
Your guide to the California Congressional District 26 race: Irwin vs. Gallucci
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Clara Harter
Democratic Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is facing off against Republican nonprofit leader Samuel Gallucci in the race for retiring Rep. Julia Brownley's Ventura County seat in Congress.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment EE: City Council meetings, ethics and elections
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sandra McDonald
An amendment to the L.A. City Charter would reduce the amount the City Council meets from three times a week to once, among other changes to ethics commissions and campaign finance penalties.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRK: More money for parks
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;David Zahniser
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRK would double the amount of money set aside for L.A.'s park system over 10 years. City leaders would need to find a way to pay for those increases later on.
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Gaspar vs. Worth Girvan
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sandra McDonald
Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan oppose each other to represent the southwest San Fernando Valley, after Bob Blumenfield, who held the city council seat since 2013, is termed out.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PL: Streamlining Planning Department processes
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jack Flemming
Charter Amendment PL is a bit confusing, but at its core it contains five proposals that would streamline and speed up certain L.A. City Planning Department processes, such as reviews and appeals.
Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: A rematch between Luna and Villanueva
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Connor Sheets
Robert Luna unseated Alex Villanueva as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2022. Now Villanueva is seeking to reclaim his position at the helm of the Sheriff's Department.
Commentary: Senator flubs gotcha moment by mixing up sports teams. A woman steps in to correct him
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Lorraine Ali
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt's gotcha moment turned into a schooling by Democratic colleague Amy Klobuchar, turning the tables on the age-old art of mansplaining.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 48 race: Von Wilpert vs. Desmond
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Christopher Buchanan
Democrat Marni von Wilpert will face Republican Jim Desmond to represent California's newly redrawn 48th Congressional District.
Your guide to the California state schools superintendent race: Barrera vs. Shaw
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Howard Blume
Although the race for state superintendent of public instruction is nonpartisan, Sonja Shaw aligns closely with Trump Republicans, while Richard Barrera aligns with liberal Democrats.
Your guide to the California insurance commissioner race: Allen vs. Kim
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Laurence Darmiento
State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is facing off against former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim in the race for California insurance commissioner.
Your guide to the California treasurer race: Kounalakis vs. Hawks
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Iris Kwok
The race for California's open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has not held elected office.
Influencers filed ethics complaint against Raman campaign — with help from Bass lawyers
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Ben Wieder
Two influencers have accused Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign of paying social media influencers who improperly disclosed the payments. The legal fees for their complaint are being covered by Mayor Karen Bass' mayoral campaign.
Your guide to the race for L.A. mayor: Bass vs. Raman
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;David Zahniser
Mayor Karen Bass faces a fierce reelection challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman, setting up a generational contest between two Democrats with sharply different political coalitions.
Your guide to the L.A. city attorney's race: McKinney vs. Roy
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sonja Sharp, James Queally
After a primary battle that ousted the incumbent, L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney squares off against Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice, in the race to become city attorney, a position that defends L.A. from lawsuits and prosecutes misdemeanors.
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 9 race: Ugarte vs. Mazariegos
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sandra McDonald
Former deputy chief of staff to sitting Councilmember Curren Price, Jose Ugarte, is challenging local labor organizer Estuardo Mazariegos in a South L.A. district.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment LA: Restructuring public works administration
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Roger Vincent
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment LA looks to change the way the city manages its budget and administers public works to more efficiently deliver basic city services such as repairing streets and sidewalks.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race: Kim vs. Calvert
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Hannah Fry
Republican Young Kim and Republican Ken Calvert are facing off to keep representing California's newly drawn 40th Congressional District. Here's what you need to know about the race.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRT: Greater public insight into airport, harbor departments
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Colleen Shalby
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRT would affect the city's departments of airports, harbor and water and power, which operate as self-funding businesses.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment SC: Board of education campaign finance rules
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment SC would clarify language in the city charter to make clear candidates for the LAUSD Board of Education face the same campaign finance rules as mayoral candidates.
Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A: Binding arbitration
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
Measure A would require binding arbitration if talks between county officials and unions representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other groups reach an impasse.
Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment E: Jail alternatives
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
County voters are being asked to fill in gaps to implement previously approved ethics reforms and fix a goof that invalidated a jail alternatives proposal.
Your guide to Proposition 45: Faster CEQA review for housing and infrastructure
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Lila Seidman
Prop 45 seeks to overhaul the law often blamed for delaying construction and driving up its cost: the California Environmental Quality Act.
New bill in Congress seeks to investigate toxic dump off California coast
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Rosanna Xia
The bill was prompted by Los Angeles Times reporting that revealed as many as half a million barrels of toxic waste had been dumped into the ocean off the coast of Southern California.
The Case for Good Faith
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Katherine Mangu-Ward
I've never been sure how to pronounce it. Bo-nah feed-ays? Bah-nah fieds? The term bona fides trips me up every time. But it's an important concept, so I try my best. You might even say I make…a good faith effort. To argue in good faith—the literal translation of the Latin—means assuming that the person on the other side is saying what he actually…
Influencers filed ethics complaint against Raman campaign — with help from Bass lawyers
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Ben Wieder
Two influencers have accused Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign of paying social media influencers who improperly disclosed the payments. The legal fees for their complaint are being covered by Mayor Karen Bass' mayoral campaign.
Is Cuba on the brink of collapse? A photographer took a road trip to find out
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Kate Linthicum
The Trump administration's oil blockade has plunged Cuba into crisis. A photographer hit the road to see how people were faring.
Your guide to Proposition 44: Federally funded health clinic spending
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Corinne Purtill
Prop 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."
Commentary: As Lucas Museum cordons off main courtyard, a public space inches toward gated compound
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sam Lubell
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has placed gates around its main courtyard, making it so ticketed and nonticketed guests must go through security to access the space. This is not the public plaza the city was hoping for.
Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Todd Martens
Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.
L.A.-raised comic Jack Assadourian Jr. turns his Mexican Armenian roots into fearless new comedy special
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Anthony Solorzano
Comedian Jack Assadourian Jr. on exploring his Mexican and Armenian roots through humor, family and his journey to embracing his identity.
A father lost his son at Rolling Loud. That real-life panic inspired a comedy
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Nate Jackson
Actors Matt Rife and Owen Wilson of "Rolling Loud: The Movie" look back at the chaos of filming at a real-life music festival.
10 books to read in October: New releases from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach and more
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Bethanne Patrick
This month brings gripping new novels and thought-provoking memoirs, including anticipated releases from Kawai Strong Washburn, Nathaniel Philbrick, Chuck Lorre and more.
Max Amini says comedy can bridge divide between Iran and America
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Nate Jackson
The L.A.-based Iranian American comedian, who is touted as being the world's most watched comedian on the internet, comes home to the Dolby Theatre for six shows starting this weekend.
Florida county discovers mysterious Flock cameras with no obvious owner
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alex DeLuca
Officials say they don’t know who installed the controversial cameras or how the data was being used. Residents are unnerved.
Statement Written by Police in Cornell Assault Case Omitted Her Claim She Was Raped
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Hurubie Meko
Documents obtained by The New York Times show that the campus police at Cornell University sent a condensed statement to a prosecutor, who then declined to bring charges.
Tech companies launching their own programs to train grads because they ‘can’t rely’ on Ivy Leagues
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Lydia Moynihan
"It used to be the case that you could rely on somebody who went to an Ivy or Ivy-equivalent to be top notch,” said Palantir's Jordan Hirsch. “But that’s not the case anymore."
Influencers filed ethics complaint against Raman campaign — with help from Bass lawyers
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Ben Wieder
Two influencers have accused Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign of paying social media influencers who improperly disclosed the payments. The legal fees for their complaint are being covered by Mayor Karen Bass' mayoral campaign.
Is Cuba on the brink of collapse? A photographer took a road trip to find out
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Kate Linthicum
The Trump administration's oil blockade has plunged Cuba into crisis. A photographer hit the road to see how people were faring.
Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Todd Martens
Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.
Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Todd Martens
Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.
NFL Week 4 picks: Rams defeat Eagles; Chiefs topple Raiders
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sam Farmer
Sam Farmer makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL season, with the Rams prevailing over the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chargers remaining winless.
Influencers filed ethics complaint against Raman campaign — with help from Bass lawyers
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Ben Wieder
Two influencers have accused Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign of paying social media influencers who improperly disclosed the payments. The legal fees for their complaint are being covered by Mayor Karen Bass' mayoral campaign.
Is Cuba on the brink of collapse? A photographer took a road trip to find out
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Kate Linthicum
The Trump administration's oil blockade has plunged Cuba into crisis. A photographer hit the road to see how people were faring.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 48 race: Von Wilpert vs. Desmond
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Christopher Buchanan
Democrat Marni von Wilpert will face Republican Jim Desmond to represent California's newly redrawn 48th Congressional District.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Tran vs. Vo
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew J. Campa
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran faces upstart Chuong Vo, a retired police officer who beat out a slew of fellow Republicans to reach the general election.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 47 race: Min vs. Le Roux
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Hannah Fry
Democratic incumbent Dave Min and Republican Jenny Rae Le Roux face off for the 47th Congressional District seat.
New bill in Congress seeks to investigate toxic dump off California coast
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Rosanna Xia
The bill was prompted by Los Angeles Times reporting that revealed as many as half a million barrels of toxic waste had been dumped into the ocean off the coast of Southern California.
Your guide to the California controller race: Incumbent Cohen vs. challenger Morgan
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Dakota Smith
Incumbent California Controller Malia Cohen faces San Diego Republican challenger Herb Morgan, who promises more aggressive oversight.
Your guide to the California secretary of state race: Weber vs. Wagner
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Summer Lin
California voters will decide whether incumbent Shirley Weber will be reelected as secretary of state of California or her challenger, Republican Don Wagner, will take the office.
Your guide to the California attorney general race: Bonta vs. Gates
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Kevin Rector
Incumbent California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta faces former Huntington Beach City Atty. Michael Gates, a Republican who finished second in the primary.
Your guide to the California treasurer race: Kounalakis vs. Hawks
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Iris Kwok
The race for California's open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has not held elected office.
Your guide to Proposition 37: Loans for middle-income homeowners
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Audrey McGlinchy
If passed by voters, Proposition 37 would create a down payment loan program for middle-income homebuyers. The state's housing finance agency would loan up to 17% of a home sale price.
Your guide to Proposition 4: Allowing public campaign financing in California
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Colleen Shalby
Prop 4 would repeal California's 1988 ban on public campaign financing, allowing state and local governments to create programs for candidates seeking office.
Your guide to Proposition 39: Stricter voter ID requirements
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Kevin Rector
Prop 39 brings the national debate around U.S. election integrity home to California by proposing stricter new voter identification and citizenship verification requirements for state elections.
Your guide to Proposition 38: Immunology and immunotherapy research funding
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Karen Garcia
Prop 38 aims to fund immunotherapy research to prevent and cure diseases through bonds. An opponent says it is a debt-financed model that prioritizes a few diseases.
Your guide to the California state schools superintendent race: Barrera vs. Shaw
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Howard Blume
Although the race for state superintendent of public instruction is nonpartisan, Sonja Shaw aligns closely with Trump Republicans, while Richard Barrera aligns with liberal Democrats.
Your guide to Proposition 40: California's billionaire tax proposal
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Queenie Wong
Prop 40, which would tax the assets of California billionaires to mostly fund healthcare, has divided Democratic politicians, labor unions and other groups.
Your guide to Proposition 41: Special tax audit proposal could block billionaire tax
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Queenie Wong
Prop 41 would require audits for new state special taxes and prohibit certain new state taxes. It also could nullify the billionaire tax.
Your guide to Proposition 3: Making a high-income tax extension permanent
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Prop 3 would make permanent an expiring income tax on the top 2% of California taxpayers that provides money for education, healthcare and other services.
Your guide to the California insurance commissioner race: Allen vs. Kim
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Laurence Darmiento
State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is facing off against former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim in the race for California insurance commissioner.
Your guide to Proposition 2: Lets leaders fatten 'rainy day' fund instead of taxpayer rebates
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Taryn Luna
Prop 2 guide: California Democrats want to change the state constitution to allow them to deposit more money into budget reserves, creating another option to avoid giving excess revenue back to taxpayers.
Your guide to Proposition 42: Tax ban on retirement, personal savings
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Queenie Wong
Prop 42 would ban new taxes on various forms of personal savings and certain retroactive taxes and also could block a proposed billionaire tax.
Your guide to the race for L.A. mayor: Bass vs. Raman
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;David Zahniser
Mayor Karen Bass faces a fierce reelection challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman, setting up a generational contest between two Democrats with sharply different political coalitions.
Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Dakota Smith
Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.
Your guide to Proposition 45: Faster CEQA review for housing and infrastructure
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Lila Seidman
Prop 45 seeks to overhaul the law often blamed for delaying construction and driving up its cost: the California Environmental Quality Act.
Your guide to Proposition 44: Federally funded health clinic spending
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Corinne Purtill
Prop 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."
Your guide to the California Congressional District 27 race: Whitesides vs. Gibbs
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Clara Harter
Democratic Rep. George Whitesides is facing off against Republican challenger Jason Gibbs, who serves on the Santa Clarita City Council, in the race to represent Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley in Congress.
Your guide to the California lieutenant governor race: Ma vs. Romero
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
California's low-profile lieutenant governor race pits Democratic Treasurer Fiona Ma against former Democratic Senate leader Gloria Romero, who's running as a Republican.
Your guide to the L.A. city attorney's race: McKinney vs. Roy
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sonja Sharp, James Queally
After a primary battle that ousted the incumbent, L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney squares off against Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice, in the race to become city attorney, a position that defends L.A. from lawsuits and prosecutes misdemeanors.
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 9 race: Ugarte vs. Mazariegos
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sandra McDonald
Former deputy chief of staff to sitting Councilmember Curren Price, Jose Ugarte, is challenging local labor organizer Estuardo Mazariegos in a South L.A. district.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment EE: City Council meetings, ethics and elections
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sandra McDonald
An amendment to the L.A. City Charter would reduce the amount the City Council meets from three times a week to once, among other changes to ethics commissions and campaign finance penalties.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment LA: Restructuring public works administration
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Roger Vincent
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment LA looks to change the way the city manages its budget and administers public works to more efficiently deliver basic city services such as repairing streets and sidewalks.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRK: More money for parks
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;David Zahniser
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRK would double the amount of money set aside for L.A.'s park system over 10 years. City leaders would need to find a way to pay for those increases later on.
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Gaspar vs. Worth Girvan
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sandra McDonald
Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan oppose each other to represent the southwest San Fernando Valley, after Bob Blumenfield, who held the city council seat since 2013, is termed out.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PL: Streamlining Planning Department processes
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jack Flemming
Charter Amendment PL is a bit confusing, but at its core it contains five proposals that would streamline and speed up certain L.A. City Planning Department processes, such as reviews and appeals.
Your guide to L.A. City Measure FD: Hiking Fire Department sales tax
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Noah Goldberg
Supporters say Los Angeles Measure FD will ensure adequate funding for the L.A. City Fire Department; opponents say it will boost sales taxes to 10.75% and cost $86 per person.
Your guide to Proposition 1: Borrowing money for low-income and veteran housing
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Audrey McGlinchy
Prop 1 guide: Lawmakers are asking voters to let the state borrow $11.25 billion to build and maintain housing low- and middle-income residents can afford.
Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 6 race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Four candidates are vying for Seat 6 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court judge elections: Every competitive race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
Los Angeles County voters face four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, deciding who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.
Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 4 race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Seven candidates are vying for Seat 4 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: A rematch between Luna and Villanueva
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Connor Sheets
Robert Luna unseated Alex Villanueva as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2022. Now Villanueva is seeking to reclaim his position at the helm of the Sheriff's Department.
Your guide to Proposition TE: Exempting fire victims from the 'mansion tax'
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jack Flemming
Some Palisades fire victims are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Measure ULA taxes when selling damaged or destroyed homes. In November, voters will decide whether they deserve a tax exemption with Proposition TE.
Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment E: Jail alternatives
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
County voters are being asked to fill in gaps to implement previously approved ethics reforms and fix a goof that invalidated a jail alternatives proposal.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race: Kim vs. Calvert
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Hannah Fry
Republican Young Kim and Republican Ken Calvert are facing off to keep representing California's newly drawn 40th Congressional District. Here's what you need to know about the race.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment SC: Board of education campaign finance rules
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment SC would clarify language in the city charter to make clear candidates for the LAUSD Board of Education face the same campaign finance rules as mayoral candidates.
How to vote in California's November 2026 general election
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Karen Garcia
Voters have several ways to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 general election. Here's your guide for how to vote.
Your guide to Proposition 5: Big changes to recall elections in California
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Colleen Shalby
Prop 5 would make major changes to how recall elections are conducted in California, especially affecting the office of governor.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 26 race: Irwin vs. Gallucci
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Clara Harter
Democratic Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is facing off against Republican nonprofit leader Samuel Gallucci in the race for retiring Rep. Julia Brownley's Ventura County seat in Congress.
Los Angeles County reported 69 rabid bats. What you need to know
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Karen Garcia
Los Angeles recorded the highest number of rabid bats ever recorded. What to do when you encounter a rabid bat.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRT: Greater public insight into airport, harbor departments
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Colleen Shalby
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRT would affect the city's departments of airports, harbor and water and power, which operate as self-funding businesses.
Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A: Binding arbitration
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Jon Regardie
Measure A would require binding arbitration if talks between county officials and unions representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other groups reach an impasse.
Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 2 race
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Andrew Khouri
Five candidates are vying for Seat 2 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.
Voter guide to the 2026 California general election
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Los Angeles Times staff
California's general election takes place on Novemer 3. Learn about L.A.'s city and county races as well races for state office.
Extra-long fall heat wave could last to mid-October: What to expect
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Iris Kwok
Saturday is expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave, which could last through mid-October, according to the National Weather Service.
Commentary: As Lucas Museum cordons off main courtyard, a public space inches toward gated compound
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Sam Lubell
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has placed gates around its main courtyard, making it so ticketed and nonticketed guests must go through security to access the space. This is not the public plaza the city was hoping for.
Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Todd Martens
Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.
L.A.-raised comic Jack Assadourian Jr. turns his Mexican Armenian roots into fearless new comedy special
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Anthony Solorzano
Comedian Jack Assadourian Jr. on exploring his Mexican and Armenian roots through humor, family and his journey to embracing his identity.
A father lost his son at Rolling Loud. That real-life panic inspired a comedy
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Nate Jackson
Actors Matt Rife and Owen Wilson of "Rolling Loud: The Movie" look back at the chaos of filming at a real-life music festival.
10 books to read in October: New releases from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach and more
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Bethanne Patrick
This month brings gripping new novels and thought-provoking memoirs, including anticipated releases from Kawai Strong Washburn, Nathaniel Philbrick, Chuck Lorre and more.
Max Amini says comedy can bridge divide between Iran and America
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Nate Jackson
The L.A.-based Iranian American comedian, who is touted as being the world's most watched comedian on the internet, comes home to the Dolby Theatre for six shows starting this weekend.
Trump’s playing his greatest hits. They don’t work as well as they used to.
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Karen Tumulty
With midterm elections a month away, the president is turning the audacity up to 11 as he labors to reverse his party’s decline in the polls.
We polled two must-watch House races. There are good signs for Democrats.
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Gregory S. Schneider, Scott Clement
Democrat Shannon Taylor is narrowly ahead of Rep. Rob Wittman (R) in Virginia's 1st, while Democrat Tom Perriello is modestly behind Rep. John McGuire (R) in the 5th.
Political climate has so soured for GOP, even Mississippi Democrats are hopeful
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Dan Merica, Gregory S. Schneider
A Democrat hasn’t won a Senate race in the state since 1982, but a young district attorney has a message for party officials and donors: “If we try, we win these voters.”
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Almost Here
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Alice Park
—Viktoriya Skorikova—Getty ImagesThe field of weight-loss drugs is moving more quickly than ever since medications that mimic GLP-1, a type of peptide hormone in the gut, hit the market to treat weight issues and diabetes. But while there has been huge interest in the drugs, their side effects—which predominantly affect the GI system—cause roughly…
Can Venture Capital Help Unlock Wealth and Equality for All?
2026-10-01 10:00 • ;Arian Simone
—Tim Robberts—Getty ImagesMy interest in venture capital (VC) began long before I ever imagined building an actual venture capital fund. In college, I opened a women’s clothing store and quickly learned that having a great idea was only part of what it took to build a business. I needed capital to grow, and finding that money wasn’t easy. That expe…
England call up Crane and rest Archer for Pakistan series
2026-10-01 10:00 •
Leg-spinner Mason Crane has the chance to play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan.
Medevac helicopter carrying 5 crashes off California coast, killing 2
2026-10-01 09:59 •
Another two people were being treated at a hospital, officials said.
Orange Order says no proposals on table for resolution to Drumcree dispute
2026-10-01 09:56 •
The secretary of state has been trying to strike a compromise deal between the two sides of the stand-off.
WATCH: This air traffic controller flies to work
2026-10-01 09:56 •
ABC News' Danny New talks to a man in Colorado who starts his day by gliding to work through powered paragliding.
Hong Kong Journalist Arrested After Covering Gathering Linked to 2019 Protests
2026-10-01 09:54 • ;Sui-Lee Wee
The national security police detained Tang Ho-wing, founder of the independent outlet Boom News, according to local media and watchdog groups.
Global shares are trading mixed as market optimism about AI gets tempered by Iran worries
2026-10-01 09:54 •
Asian shares are mostly rising amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
Israel vows to get to 'root' of flydubai attack, UAE launches investigation - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:52 •
Israel vows to get to 'root' of flydubai attack, UAE launches investigation Reuters
Israel vows to get to 'root' of flydubai attack, UAE launches investigation - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:52 •
Israel vows to get to 'root' of flydubai attack, UAE launches investigation Reuters
NY newlyweds, brother, his pregnant wife ID’d as 4 Americans killed in Greece building collapse
2026-10-01 09:44 • ;Chris Bradford
A recently married New York couple, her brother, and his pregnant wife have been identified as the four Americans who were killed in a building collapse in Athens, Greece.
Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault
2026-10-01 09:44 •
England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year.
Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault
2026-10-01 09:44 •
England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year.
Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new foreign minister - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:44 •
Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new foreign minister Reuters
Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new foreign minister - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:44 •
Indonesia president appoints new foreign minister Reuters
'Why does it have to be OAPs versus young people?'
2026-10-01 09:43 •
Should the triple lock on pensions end? Entrepreneur Tim Allan and comedian James Gardner speak alongside the BBC Debate Night audience.
Turkish fans show support for Palestine at friendly fixture
2026-10-01 09:41 •
Turkish football fans displayed pro-Palestinian tifos and banners.
Can Europe still compete with the US and China?
2026-10-01 09:40 •
Europe faces growing pressure from the US and China as it struggles to stay competitive.
India to face Pakistan in Asian Games men’s cricket final
2026-10-01 09:39 •
India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semifinal to book their spot in a first-ever games clash with Pakistan.
Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital as war waged in north - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:32 •
Explosions heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital, diplomatic sources say Reuters
Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital as war waged in north - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:32 •
Explosions heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital, diplomatic sources say Reuters
These charts show how volatile the last quarter was for stocks and bonds
2026-10-01 09:21 •
The third quarter was a mixed bag for assets.
Democrats sound the money alarm in a key battleground
2026-10-01 09:20 • ;Dan Merica
Democrats have money problems all over the country. But the challenge may be most acute — and unexpected — in Wisconsin.
Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:19 •
Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts Reuters
Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts - Reuters
2026-10-01 09:19 •
Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts Reuters
Portugal coach responds after Ronaldo leaves camp
2026-10-01 09:09 •
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said he stands by his decision not to play Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the team camp.
Staggering drug haul found at Orlando airport after bizarre attempt to hide evidence
2026-10-01 09:07 • ;Fox News
Investigators said the suspects used superglue and ripped-off luggage tags to try to evade police.
Why did Ronaldo leave Portugal’s training camp, and will he play again?
2026-10-01 09:06 •
Cristiano Ronaldo left after Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus held a news conference. Al Jazeera explains what happened.
Oil Is Flowing From the Persian Gulf, but Prices Remain High. Why?
2026-10-01 09:06 • ;Rebecca F. Elliott
Crude oil costs close to $100 a barrel because traders are worried hostilities could soon restart and the world is burning through its emergency stockpiles.
Oil Is Flowing From the Persian Gulf, but Prices Remain High. Why?
2026-10-01 09:06 • ;Rebecca F. Elliott
Crude oil costs close to $100 a barrel because traders are worried hostilities could soon restart and the world is burning through its emergency stockpiles.
Oil Is Flowing From the Persian Gulf, but Prices Remain High. Why?
2026-10-01 09:06 • ;Rebecca F. Elliott
Crude oil costs close to $100 a barrel because traders are worried hostilities could soon restart and the world is burning through its emergency stockpiles.
Ranking the best British football exports this century
2026-10-01 09:04 •
From David Beckham and Gareth Bale to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who are the best British exports this century?
How Middle East Oil Exports Started Recovering
2026-10-01 09:04 • ;Peter Eavis, Gilad Thaler, Nikolay Nikolov, Rafaela Balster, Edward Vega and Jon Miller
Our business reporter Peter Eavis describes how oil exports from the Middle East have rebounded this month, getting closer to the levels seen before the Iran war.
How Middle East Oil Exports Started Recovering
2026-10-01 09:04 • ;Peter Eavis, Gilad Thaler, Nikolay Nikolov, Rafaela Balster, Edward Vega and Jon Miller
Our business reporter Peter Eavis describes how oil exports from the Middle East have rebounded this month, getting closer to the levels seen before the Iran war.
One Issue Hanging Over Brazil’s Presidential Election: Online Gambling and Record-High Debts
2026-10-01 09:03 • ;Adam B. Ellick and Dado Galdieri
Just days before Sunday’s election, President President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva banned online gambling. But record-high debt is upending millions of lives.
New Facility at Louisiana Airport to Hold Immigrant Children and Families
2026-10-01 09:03 • ;Miriam Jordan
The site in Alexandria, La., a major expansion of the Trump administration’s busiest deportation hub, will streamline and accelerate removals.
Texas Governor Race Puts Pressure on Andy Beshear and Democratic Governors Association
2026-10-01 09:03 • ;Reid J. Epstein
Allies of Gina Hinojosa want a Democratic group to support her bid for Texas governor — putting pressure on its chairman, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, who is weighing a run for president.
Texas Governor Race Puts Pressure on Andy Beshear and Democratic Governors Association
2026-10-01 09:03 • ;Reid J. Epstein
Allies of Gina Hinojosa want a Democratic group to support her bid for Texas governor — putting pressure on its chairman, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, who is weighing a run for president.