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- 1Texts tie Justin Baldoni's crisis PR firm to alleged smear sites▼Texts link Justin Baldoni’s crisis PR pro to secret ‘smear’ sites, complaint alleges
A new complaint alleges that text messages link Melissa Nathan, the crisis publicist working for actor and director Justin Baldoni, to secret websites used in an alleged smear campaign against Blake Lively. The filing, reported by the Los Angeles Times, claims the sites were created as part of coordinated efforts to damage Lively's reputation amid her legal fight with Baldoni, intensifying scrutiny of his publicity operation.
- 2California Seeks Upside From El Niño Storms●Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms
California is weighing whether this winter's powerful El Niño-driven storms could bring benefits as well as damage, with officials and commentators discussing how the state might capture the extra water after years of drought. The Los Angeles Times reports on efforts to capitalize on the heavy rainfall, from replenishing reservoirs and groundwater to managing flood risks as the big storms arrive.
- 3LeBron James lands unexpectedly low on ESPN's 2026 NBA rankings●LeBron James lands in an unexpected position on ESPN’s 2026 NBA player rankings
LeBron James has drawn attention for where he sits on ESPN's 2026 NBA player rankings, described as an unexpected position for the Los Angeles Lakers star. Yahoo Sports highlighted the placement, with fans and analysts debating whether the veteran's standing reflects his age and recent form or undervalues one of the league's all-time greats.
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The Los Angeles Times has published a commentary arguing that President Trump's latest advertising blitz amounts to government-funded messaging, whether it is viewed as propaganda or a public service announcement. The piece contends that taxpayers are ultimately footing the bill for the campaign, raising questions about the use of public money for political communication.
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The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers meet in a game on September 26, with baseball fans following along and commenting in real time. The matchup comes late in the MLB season, a stage where games between the longtime National League West rivals can carry weight for standings and bragging rights.
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The Los Angeles Times reports that proposals for an emergency 'kill switch' to shut down advanced AI systems are more complicated than they sound. As AI models become more integrated into critical infrastructure and harder to interpret, experts question whether a simple off switch can reliably stop a misbehaving system, and debate continues over how to build genuine safeguards into powerful AI.