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As I sit here frozen, trying to put words to all that I feel about David Lynch on his birthday, I keep thinking that it’s too soon — too soon to express what I’m feeling, all while heartbreak surrounds us in our city right now. Too soon to navigate through this grief or to sum up art’s greatest dreamer, as well as my dearest friend. ...

As historic fires continue to burn across Southern California, a number of Los Angeles brands have started selling limited edition merchandise to raise crucial funds for relief efforts. ...

On Jan. 7, the phones of immigration advocates in Bakersfield began lighting up with calls from immigrant farmworkers. The messages said the U.S. Border Patrol was conducting an indiscriminate dragnet in the area, pulling over vehicles presumed to be carrying immigrants to work and taking dozens into custody. To the advocates, this didn't seem right. ...

And that was just Day One. After four years of a subdued term under President Joe Biden, 82, Trump has brought energy and unpredictability back to the Oval Office. The former reality TV star and businessman known for his branding, Trump, 78, jump-started his agenda with an eye for dramatics. ...

'DANGEROUS MESSAGE' Fraternal Order of Police says it finds recent pardons and commutations troubling. Leigh Kimmins Updated Jan. 22 2025 6:23AM EST / Published Jan. 22 2025 5:53AM EST Leigh Kimmins Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here. ...

Prince Harry has settled his case against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids. Having said he wanted to see his case into phone hacking and unlawful information gathering go to trial, the royal has now reached a settlement before an argument was even made in London’s High Court. ...

LOS ANGELES — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. ...

The dilemma has actually faced the Kelce bros. before ... you'll recall, Philadelphia and K.C. met in SB LVII -- but Jason was playing back then, so he didn't have any choice in the matter. In games since his retirement, Jason has been all for Travis -- wearing red throughout the tight end's playoff run last season. ...

Jennie will release her first solo album, Ruby, on March 7. The LP is set to arrive via the Blackpink member’s own record label Odd Atelier and Columbia Records. ...

On today's episode of 'The Bottom Line', Jackie and Brian follow President Trump's meeting with GOP congressional leaders. Plus, former President Biden pardons five of his family members. ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia. ...

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, the devastating impact of climate change becomes more evident. The fires, fueled by dry conditions and high temperatures, serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of global warming and the urgent need for action. ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — Madison Keys is back into the Australian Open semifinals for a third time after her 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win Wednesday over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. The 29-year-old Keys is on a 10-match winning streak after warming up for the year’s first major with a title at Adelaide, where she beat fellow American Jessica Pegula in the final. ...

Under this Scorpio moon, we are reminded how melodramas need a villain, superheroes need a nemesis, and fairy tales need an evil queen. In real life, the bad guy has such a nuanced and ever-shifting role, you’re sometimes not sure who it is. Usually, it’s the other person. Unless you’re the other person -- then it’s you. ...

The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers in the drawing for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, with the jackpot $20 million. The numbers are 27-30-56-64-65 Mega Ball 22 Megaplier 4x. The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $31 million for the drawing on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and the Classic Lotto jackpot is $2.3 million. ...

The Ravens tight end, Mark Andrews, found himself at the center of the team's AFC divisional round loss to the Bills on Sunday after a critical drop on a late two-point conversion. However, in a heartwarming display of support, Bills fans have come together to raise over $38,000 for Andrews' charity, Breakthrough T1D. ...

The Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment says that all people “born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof” are U.S. citizens. The provision has since been interpreted to apply to virtually all children born here, regardless of their parents’ status. ...

Chris Brown has filed a $500 million defamation lawsuit against the producers of the Investigation Discovery docuseries “Chris Brown: A History of Violence,” according to a new report. ...

If there was any mystery behind Jimmy Butler's preferred trade destination, there shouldn't be now. Just hours after the Phoenix Suns acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick, Butler took the court for the Miami Heat wearing sneakers with the Suns' colors. ...

Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the puzzle. In case you missed Tuesday’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: ...

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he’d consider the possibility of Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok. At a press briefing to announce a joint venture for investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure, Trump was asked by a reporter if he was open to “Elon buying TikTok.” ...

The New York Knicks narrowly avoided an upset loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, defeating their crosstown rival 99-95. The Knicks led by as many as 10 on Tuesday, but the Nets rallied to make things interesting late. Ultimately, Brooklyn's comeback fell just short. ...

Rōki Sasaki is already getting used to Los Angeles life. The Los Angeles Dodgers' newest starting pitcher attended Tuesday's game between the L.A. Lakers and Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena. He also got to meet Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, who further endeared him to Los Angeles fans. ...

The Middle East is currently experiencing widespread political unrest, with protests erupting in several countries following controversial government decisions. The situation is escalating quickly, with reports of violence and clashes between protesters and security forces. ...

HBO set out to chronicle the behind-the-scenes developments of four different teams at once this season with Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North, but only the Baltimore Ravens remained in the playoffs this past weekend. Naturally, they took center stage in Tuesday's episode. ...