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Lucha libre has these L.A. artists in a chokehold
On a recent Sunday afternoon, hundreds gathered at a warehouse in South-Central Los Angeles to celebrate one of Mexico’s greatest cultural exports. Curated by Mano Pesada Productions, the Lucha Libre Art Show highlighted 38 works — photographs, sculptures and paintings — inspired by the vibrant sport. The event also featured live DJ sets from a…
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White House worried by Trump’s birthday pardon plan: report
Trump is planning a major pardon spree to celebrate his and the nation’s upcoming birthdays, and White House officials are alarmed, according to a new report. The United States’ 250th birthday is coming up, and Trump has it in mind to mark the occasion by issuing a whopping 250 pardons, according to a Wall Street…
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Vance says $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred over fraud concerns
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Trump administration is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California over concerns the state is allowing “fraudsters” to drive up costs to taxpayers, including by pushing unnecessary medications on unsuspecting patients. “There are California taxpayers and American taxpayers who are being defrauded because California isn’t taking…
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Red state candidate drops out after doorbell camera catches him stealing rival’s flyer
A Kentucky House candidate ended his campaign after a doorbell camera caught him stealing the flyer of one of his rivals, according to a new report. Maxwell Morley, a Democrat, was running for the Kentucky state House District 30 seat against incumbent Rep. Daniel Grossberg until he was caught removing one of Grossberg’s flyers from…
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Nancy Guthrie sheriff reveals investigators are still withholding evidence from public: ‘We got to protect the case’
Investigators still have evidence in Nancy Guthrie’s baffling abduction case that they have not revealed to the public, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed this week — as her missing persons case passed 100 days. “Yes, absolutely there are. But it’s not done because we got [to] keep it secret,” Nanos told local news outlet…
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Jennifer Lopez boasts about ‘great chemistry’ with ‘Office Romance’ co-star Brett Goldstein as they look smitten on red carpet
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s “great chemistry” was on full display Wednesday night. The “Office Romance” co-stars cuddled up to one another as they posed on the red carpet at the 2026 Netflix Upfront at Sunset Pier 94 Studios in New York City. Lopez, 56, stunned in a blush pink midi dress while Goldstein, 45,…
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40,000 UC workers gird for a strike, disrupting medical services, cafeterias at all campuses
The University of California is bracing for a massive strike Thursday that would disrupt services at all campuses, hospitals and medical centers as more than 40,000 workers — patient transport staff, nursing aides, custodians, campus dining hall employees — are prepared to walk out if an agreement is not reached. The threatened strike could halt…
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‘Nice try!’ Apology from GOP senator’s son for antisemitic rant torn apart by onlookers
William Paul, the son of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), made headlines this week after he reportedly engaged in an obscene and heavily antisemitic rant against Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), whom he mistakenly thought was Jewish. Following the incident, William took to X to apologize and pledge to get help. “Last night, I had too much…
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Millions of dollars in scholarships are available to high school students. Here’s how to get funding
With only about a month left before graduation, eligible high school seniors across Los Angeles County still have time to claim scholarship funding worth up to $1,500 to pay for college, trade school or other education expenses. The scholarships are administered through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program under the state treasurer’s office.…
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GOP lawmakers alarmed when asked to elaborate on Trump’s recent admission
President Donald Trump made a stark admission on the White House lawn Tuesday, stating he does not consider Americans’ financial situations when making major decisions. When asked by Meidas Touch’s Pablo Manríquez whether concerns about Americans’ finances motivated his efforts to end the Iran war, Trump responded: “Not even a little bit. The only thing…