An emotional Artemis II crew flies past moon, traveling farther than any humans in history
The moon, with the far side and “Carroll Crater” visible, as seen by the Artemis II crew Monday. NASA’s Artemis II crew flew past the moon Monday, traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history and becoming the first to see some sections of the moon’s far side in the sunlight with the naked eye. Advertisement“I just had an overwhelming sense of being moved by looking at the moon,” said NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch. The Artemis II crew members then began their more than six-hour flyby, making observations of the far side of the moon. Artemis II is primarily focused on assessing the life support systems.
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 07, 2026 00:28 UTC
SoCal parents didn’t like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death
“This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm,” said Los Angeles County Dist. Elias and Gibbs tortured the teen after becoming upset with her for sending inappropriate text messages to teenage boys, according to prosecutors. The jury convicted him of one count of second-degree murder, one felony count of torture and one felony count of child abuse. Elias and Gibbs were sentenced on April 2 by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Scott Yang. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau investigated the case.
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 07, 2026 00:11 UTC
E-bike battery starts fire inside San José apartment, killing 1
The San José Fire Department said a deadly fire on Friday started with a rechargeable battery for an electric bicycle. One person died in an apartment fire ignited by a faulty e-bike battery in San José last week, authorities said. Two people were in the apartment around 8:30 a.m. on Friday when the battery in an e-bike began sparking and smoking, starting a fire, the San José Fire Department wrote in a Facebook post. The other person stayed behind to try to fight the fire, then quickly emerged and collapsed, the Fire Department said. People are advised to not leave devices charging unattended or while sleeping and to unplug them once they are fully charged.
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 07, 2026 00:01 UTC
Arthur Nakane, legendary busker, keeps the music coming at 89.
Arthur Nakane, legendary busker, keeps the music coming at 89. It takes a lot of work to become a legend in a city as big as Los Angeles. Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! PrintBut Arthur Nakane, a one-man band and Little Tokyo staple, has done just that. Tom Carroll launches his new series today, Legendary Los Angeles, with more to come.
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April 06, 2026 23:29 UTC
Months after venting about losing, WNBA star Angel Reese has been traded to Atlanta
Angel Reese has a new WNBA home. After spending her first two seasons with the Chicago Sky, the two-time All Star has been traded to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, the teams announced Monday morning. The Sky have gone 23-61 and missed the playoffs both seasons since drafting Reese. After the Sky’s 88-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun that night, Reese told reporters she had apologized to her teammates about the article. “Angel is a dynamic talent and a perfect fit for what we are building in Atlanta,” Dream general manager Dan Padover said in a statement.
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 06, 2026 22:31 UTC
These Eurasian middle powers are newly strategic - The Washington Post
Indonesia and Bulgaria have since distanced themselves from the board, leaving the eight on this list as the swing states of Eurasia. Beijing has knit Central Asia more tightly to itself with pipelines and railroads. By brokering connectivity between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the TRIPP project establishes a U.S.-managed link that connects Central Asia to Turkey and Europe while bypassing Russia. It is uniquely positioned to help the U.S. open doors across Central Asia and the Turkic world. As Trump prepares for his May visit to Beijing, these Eurasian swing states will be watching closely — not only for signals on U.S.-China relations, but for how Washington approaches the broader map.
Source:Washington Post
April 06, 2026 22:16 UTC
U.S. rescues missing airman from Iranian mountains after fighter jet was shot down
The rescuers had to move fast to get to the airman, who was injured, as Iranian television broadcast a reward for his capture. Iranian media on Sunday broadcast footage of what appeared to be the charred wreckage of U.S. military aircraft on the airstrip. The mission was high-risk, with U.S. C-130s and rescue helicopters flying low and slow over Iran’s mountainous terrain to locate the missing airman. Around the same time that the fighter jet was shot down on Friday, an A-10 Thunderbolt II attack plane was struck by incoming fire from Iran. Aircrews and recovery personnel are on constant standby for such operations, which involve rushing into rapidly evolving and chaotic environments.
Source:Washington Post
April 06, 2026 22:15 UTC
Washington Post Editorial Board blasts Jaguars stadium deal after Orlando announcement
NEWSWashington Post Editorial Board blasts Jaguars stadium deal after Orlando announcementThe Jacksonville Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville celebrated last week when the team announced it would be playing in Orlando for one season while the state-of-the-art “Stadium of the Future” gets built in downtown.
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April 06, 2026 22:07 UTC
Viktor Orban’s Hungary shows illiberal nationalism has failed - The Washington Post
Last month, Donald Trump offered Viktor Orban his “complete and total endorsement” in a video message ahead of Hungary’s April 12 election. But regardless of the outcome, Orban has already shown that his vision of illiberal nationalism is a dead end that made Hungary poorer and less free. The project began in 2010, when Fidesz won a two-thirds majority, giving it the power to change the constitution. To remove checks and balances on Orban’s power, Fidesz upended the judiciary and government agencies. By their own stated goals — to make Hungary great, Christian and pro-family again — their model of governance has failed.
Source:Washington Post
April 06, 2026 21:31 UTC
The Lefsetz Letter: Switchboard Susan
“I’m a long distance romancerI keep trying ’til I get an answerGimme gimme one more chanceShe’s a greater little operator”I didn’t know it was written by Mickey Jupp! So I was reading today’s “Los Angeles Times” and there was an interview with Nick Lowe. And at the center of all this was Nick Lowe. Well I just learned today that Jupp’s version of the song was produced by Nick Lowe, and his band Rockpile provided the backup. As for Nick Lowe… He married and divorced Carlene Carter and then slowly faded into the woodwork.
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 06, 2026 21:16 UTC
Trump threatens to jail reporters if they don’t turn over Iran source
President Donald Trump threatened to force a news organization to turn over the name of an anonymous source who revealed details about a U.S. airman who went missing in Iran. Several outlets reported on the lost airman, who was subsequently rescued after his fighter jet was shot down. “We’re looking very hard to find that leaker,” Trump said in a press briefing Monday. The Justice Department did not respond immediately to questions about what organization and reporters Trump was referring to. This is the same Trump administration that misled a judge in order to seize the work and personal devices of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson.
Source:Washington Post
April 06, 2026 21:00 UTC
Spencer Pratt’s move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor’s race
“I wasn’t thinking, ‘I really need to make sure I stay in this ZIP Code in case I run for mayor,’” Pratt said in the video. Pratt and his wife, the reality star and singer Heidi Pratt, both listed a Carpinteria address linked to Pratt’s parents on voter registrations. Campaign aides to Bass and Los Angeles City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, who placed third in the UCLA poll, declined to comment. The Los Angeles city clerk declined to provide information on Pratt’s residence, saying that candidates’ addresses are confirmed when they file, but can remain confidential. Michael Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder/county clerk, said that Heidi Pratt was registered to vote in Santa Barbara County.
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 06, 2026 20:38 UTC
Trump can’t make his mind up about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s more important than he lets on
“The United States imports almost no oil through the Hormuz Strait and won’t be taking any in the future. Trump is correct that the United States relies very little on Middle Eastern oil delivered through the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow waterway through which 20% of the world’s oil typically travels. The United States still imports more than 6 million barrels of crude a day – around a third of what it consumes. Crude prices remained high Monday – around $110 a barrel – after Trump’s threat to take out Iran’s power plants and bridges. Or how – or whether – the United States could persuade Iran to reopen it.
Source:CNN
April 06, 2026 20:32 UTC
With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran
The White House Easter Egg Roll tradition has evolved with the times, weathering intense political polarization, world wars and even pandemics over its 146-year history. Young guests get an up close view of baby chicks on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesBut the solicitation of sponsorships on White House grounds has prompted concerns from ethics experts and some dismay from former White House officials from both parties, as CNN has previously reported. The tradition continues as a collaboration among the White House, the White House Historical Association and the National Park Service. Guests participate in the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday.
Source:CNN
April 06, 2026 20:32 UTC
CNN will host California gubernatorial primary debate in May
ETCNN will bring California politics to the national stage with a two-hour gubernatorial primary debate in Los Angeles next month. Leading up to CNN's gubernatorial debate, California voters have had few opportunities to learn about the top candidates currently vying for the gubernatorial seat, ultimately leaving many unenthusiastic about who they will vote for in the state's June 2 primary. Notably, the last California gubernatorial primary debate hosted by USC was canceled at the last minute amid controversy over whether it intentionally excluded candidates of color. In order to participate in CNN's California gubernatorial primary debate, candidates must meet several requirements; notably, they must have at least 3% support among likely primary voters in two California gubernatorial polls or at least 3% support in two state gubernatorial polls conducted by polling organizations that meet CNN's standards. The debate will air live on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español, and streaming for subscribers.
Source:CNN
April 06, 2026 20:30 UTC