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Pico-Union shooting: Los Angeles dad kills his kids, 10 and 4, before attempting suicide – what we know so far

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Pico-Union shooting: Los Angeles dad kills his kids, 10 and 4, before attempting suicide (Pexel - representational image)

Two children under the age of ten were shot dead in Los Angeles’ Pico-Union neighborhood Sunday, October 11, by their father, who then turned the gun on himself. The shooting took place just before 1 pm near Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Pico-Union shooting: Los Angeles dad kills his … Read more

‘I should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes’: Trump slams Navi Pillay’s win days after speaking of letting Iran bomb San Diego, Los Angeles

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US President Donald Trump claims 8 Nobel-worthy wins, says India-Pakistan peace alone was enough for award. (AFP)

US President Donald Trump has claimed he should have won eight Nobel Peace Prizes for conflicts he says he helped settle, attacking the decision to award the 2026 honor to Navi Pillay days after his remarks about Iran potentially striking Los Angeles and San Diego drew widespread criticism. US President Donald Trump claims 8 Nobel-worthy … Read more

In 1994, California ordered Los Angeles to curb its Mono Lake diversions, imposing stream-flow rules to protect a lake pushed toward collapse

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The Hindustan Times US Desk brings you the latest news and developments from across the United States. The team covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports, business, entertainment and stories that are trending across the country. Our coverage includes the White House, Congress, US elections, immigration and visa updates, H-1B, green cards, Social … Read more

In 2018, Ron Burkle bought Bob Hope’s 5-acre Los Angeles estate for $15 million; after restoring it while preserving Hope’s oak library and golf hole, he sold it for $26 million in 2023

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In 2018, Ron Burkle bought Bob Hope's 5-acre Los Angeles estate for $15 million; after restoring it while preserving Hope's oak library and golf hole, he sold it for $26 million in 2023

An iconic piece of Hollywood history in Los Angeles has changed hands for $26 million (£20 million) after undergoing a sensitive multi-year restoration project. American businessman Ron Burkle acquired the sprawling five-acre Toluca Lake compound that once belonged to the legendary entertainer Bob Hope in 2018 for $15 million (£11.5 million). Following a meticulous restoration … Read more

In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 to help homeless veterans in Los Angeles; before Christmas, 25 tiny shelters were installed with beds, climate control and doors residents could lock

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In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 to help homeless veterans in Los Angeles; before Christmas, 25 tiny shelters were installed with beds, climate control and doors residents could lock

After the shelters were installed, Schwarzenegger visited the site and met some of the veterans who were staying there (Getty images) In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 to help provide tiny shelters for homeless veterans in Los Angeles. By Christmas, 25 shelters purchased through his donation had been installed at the Veterans Affairs campus in … Read more

Santa Clarita Bouquet Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Los Angeles County

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Fire in Santa Clarita. (UnSplash)

Update: The Bouquet Fire burning in Los Angeles County has grown to approximately 100 acres, according to Incident Command. Fire in Santa Clarita. (UnSplash) A request has been made for two Type 3 engine strike teams, consisting of 10 wildland engines, as well as four Type 1 hand crews, according to Watch Duty. The fire … Read more

At 6, Los Angeles boy Dylan Siegel wrote Chocolate Bar to help his best friend Jonah, who had a rare liver disorder; two years later, the book had raised $1 million for research into the disease

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At 6, Los Angeles boy Dylan Siegel wrote Chocolate Bar to help his best friend Jonah, who had a rare liver disorder; two years later, the book had raised $1 million for research into the disease

His mother initially suggested a lemonade stand, but Dylan said he wanted to write a book. At the age of 6, Los Angeles boy Dylan Siegel decided he wanted to help his best friend, Jonah Pournazarian, who had a rare genetic disorder affecting his liver. When his mother suggested that he could raise money through … Read more

Drew Barrymore’s grandfather once owned this Los Angeles estate; after Tony Scott bought and updated it, the property spent six years on the market before selling to her Charlie’s Angels director for $14.7 million

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Drew Barrymore’s grandfather once owned this Los Angeles estate; after Tony Scott bought and updated it, the property spent six years on the market before selling to her Charlie’s Angels director for $14.7 million

Built in the late 1920s by architect John Byers, the estate occupies just under an acre in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Post Office neighbourhood. John Barrymore, one of the celebrated actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, was once its owner, giving the property an especially notable place in the city’s cinematic history. Some Los Angeles homes accumulate … Read more

Peter Thiel quietly bought Los Angeles’ 40,000-sq-ft Casa Encantada for $130 million at foreclosure after it had once been listed for $250 million; his identity as the buyer stayed hidden for months

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Peter Thiel quietly bought Los Angeles’ 40,000-sq-ft Casa Encantada for $130 million at foreclosure after it had once been listed for $250 million; his identity as the buyer stayed hidden for months

Casa Encantada, a 40,000-square-foot Bel-Air mega mansion, known as Los Angeles’ most iconic estate, has found a new owner in billionaire investor Peter Thiel. According to a report by LA Times, the venture capitalist and PayPal co-founder quietly bought the property through a limited liability company at a foreclosure auction in Pomona in July this … Read more

In 2019, Los Angeles announced a test of a road mix of old asphalt and plastic bottles to repave without new asphalt

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The use of recycled PET in asphalt could enhance road durability and cut carbon emissions by 26.2%. (AI-generated/ChatGPT)

A plastic water bottle takes a few seconds to use and a long time to break down. A 2021 review in Sustainability by researchers at Universiti Putra Malaysia and Misurata University notes that PET (polyethylene terephthalate), the plastic used in drink bottles, is not biodegradable and is a real environmental hazard. So what do you … Read more