The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Why the California vote count is slow – and Trump’s fraud claims are bogus

As president and allies spread baseless conspiracy theories, here’s what you need to know about California’s vote count

The Guardian - US · Jun 8

Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8

Man in Texas is accused of using a fake boarding pass to get on a United flight to Los Angeles

A Texas man is accused of using a fake boarding pass to get on a United Airlines flight and causing the plane to go back to the gate at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport

The Independent UK · Jun 8

H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Poultry in 12 States, Raising Concerns Over Los Angeles Food Supply Ties to Central Valley Farms

H5N1 bird flu has spread to commercial poultry in 12 U.S. states, raising concerns about agricultural worker safety and the vulnerability of Los Angeles food supply chains tied to California's Central Valley, where experts warn surveillance gaps and ongoing outbreaks could heighten biosecurity risks.

Medical Daily · Jun 8

PIO Nithya Raman surges into LA Mayoral runoff spot, triggering Trump fury over another 'stolen' election

TOI correspondent from Washington: Five days after polls closed in Los Angeles, Indian-American progressive Nithya Raman has staged a late surge to overtake Republican backed celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt and move into second place in the race for mayor of America’s second-largest city, setting up what increasingly looks like a…

The Times of India · Jun 8

Los Angeles Seniors Hit the $2,000 Medicare Drug Cap for the First Time — Here's What Happens to Their Prescriptions for the Rest of 2026

Los Angeles seniors are reaching Medicare's new $2,000 annual drug cost cap for the first time in 2026, triggering full drug coverage for the rest of the year and marking a major shift in prescription affordability under recent federal reforms.

Medical Daily · Jun 8

‘You escape the slaughter. But there’s a long tail of sadness’: musician Bedouine on the strangeness of Arab life outside the Middle East

With roots in Armenia, Syria and Saudi Arabia, the singer-songwriter now lives in the US. But despite her Carole King-style sound, her homelands are never far from her mind

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

'A Narrow Lead' Away of LA Star: Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt for Second, Setting Up a Fight With Bass

Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. The unexpected shift adds volatility to the election as ballots continue to be counted.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Elon Musk Weaponises Grok to Push Baseless '0-Vote' Conspiracy as Reality Star Spencer Pratt Crashes Out of LA Race

Elon Musk has amplified a wave of unsubstantiated claims about the Los Angeles mayoral primary as Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Rush play first show in 11 years, armed with double-neck guitars and deep cuts

The prog legends returned to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and the setlist and gear on display are a sight to behold

Guitar World · Jun 8