Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, further deepening the rift between the U.S. and what was once one of its strongest allies.

Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America

The president's renaming of one of the five Great Lakes comes amid an escalating spat with Canada as a trade war between the two neighboring countries resumed in August.

Army unit allowing reenlistees 4 days off incentive to play GTA 6

The 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion in Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering soldiers who sign their reenlistment contracts “a special 4 day pass” in November, giving them time off to play the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6. 

Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more

The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.

Secret Service aware of potential threat against Barron Trump: Reports

The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian ​state television discussing a potential plot to ‌assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports.

Six Flags Magic Mountain reaches settlement in fatal X2 roller coaster lawsuit

Six Flags Magic Mountain and coaster supplier S&S Worldwide have settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley, avoiding a September trial over his 2022 fatal roller coaster injury.

Boyle Heights pharmacy burglarized for 7th time during street takeover

Masked thieves broke into Lorena Pharmacy in Boyle Heights during a street takeover, highlighting a growing trend of business lootings in Southern California.

Cleanup continues of DTLA's Graffiti Towers
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The project will eventually include residential units, a hotel, and commercial space. 

LA mayoral candidates differ on street vendor plan
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Regulation of street vendors has emerged as a major flashpoint in the Los Angeles mayoral race between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman.

Reaction builds to Meta's landmark child safety settlement
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Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by nearly every state.

US shuts down China-linked hacking tools accused of targeting NASA, federal agencies

The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.

Suspect arrested in NoHo after slow-speed pursuit
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 A man with a warrant for his arrest for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer was in custody Thursday following a more than two-hour chase that began in Studio City, went to the San Gabriel Valley and ended in North Hollywood.

Old Town Newhall community begins to rebuild after devastating fire

A major fire in Old Town Newhall destroyed historic businesses and theater equipment, prompting community fundraising efforts as arson investigators work to determine the cause.

Community helps victims of Old Town Newhall fire
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Three days after a fire destroyed several businesses in the heart of Old Town Newhall, recovery efforts are growing for business owners, employees and local artists who lost their workplaces, equipment and livelihoods.