Headlines From The Times

Russia launched one of its largest airstrikes on Kyiv since the war began, killing at least 18 and injuring dozens, with missiles striking government buildings and international offices. In Southern California, three high schools forfeited volleyball matches rather than face a team with a transgender athlete, thrusting a 17-year-old student into the spotlight of a national debate. California’s Attorney General announced a reform agreement with the Torrance Police Department after a racist text scandal exposed nearly a dozen officers. Meanwhile, federal officials say immigration raids will “ramp up” in Los Angeles and other sanctuary cities, with Chicago possibly next on the list. In business, AI company Anthropic settled a copyright lawsuit with authors and a Stanford study found entry-level coders face steep employment outlooks as AI adoption spreads.

President Trump is asserting greater federal power in Washington, D.C., seizing control of Union Station and pledging billions to remake the city. In South Asia, devastating floods in India and Pakistan have killed more than 800 people since June, displacing hundreds of thousands. In Minnesota, a gunman opened fire at a Catholic school, killing two students and injuring 17 others before taking his own life. Meanwhile, Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center could be empty within days after a federal judge ordered its closure. In business, State Farm faces fire-claim rebukes while California unions hold steady. 

President Trump moves to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting off a historic legal and financial battle. California faces rising COVID-19 cases tied to a new variant, while vaccine approvals remain stalled. Trump extends TikTok’s shutdown deadline once again, leaving its future uncertain despite a congressional ban. In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike on a hospital kills 20, fueling protests and renewed ceasefire demands. Beverly Hills schools weigh displaying the Israeli flag on campuses during Jewish Heritage Month. And in fashion, models confront AI-generated rivals as debates over consent and pay intensify.

Israeli airstrikes killed 19 people in Gaza, including five journalists working at Nasser Hospital, underscoring the dangers for media in the nearly two-year war. In the U.S., Kilmar Abrego Garcia has surrendered to ICE and faces possible deportation to Uganda, a move his lawyers call life-threatening. Meanwhile, investigators intensify the search for missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro as his parents face murder charges. And in Los Angeles, police announced the arrest of a burglary ring responsible for over 100 break-ins across the city. In business, L.A. short-term rentals continue to decline, while Google unveils its AI-powered Pixel 10 phone.

The FBI searched the home and office of former national security adviser John Bolton as part of a classified documents probe, highlighting the Trump administration’s legal fights with ex-officials. In California, the parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro were arrested on suspicion of murder, though the infant has yet to be found. In Washington, D.C., nearly 2,000 National Guard troops will soon be armed as Trump expands his crackdown on crime. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp expansion, citing environmental and human rights concerns. In business, Minnesota sues TikTok and HelloFresh settles a $7.5 million case.

Russia launched one of its largest assaults on Ukraine, firing more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles overnight. Former President Barack Obama endorsed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s controversial redistricting plan, intensifying the partisan fight over election maps. In the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to approve a Gaza City takeover, sparking protests in Israel. And in business, Downtown L.A.’s graffiti towers continue to sit idle, while worker safety concerns mount amid California’s dangerous heat wave. 

Educators and activists rally for the release of an LA high school student detained by immigration agents, while President Trump escalates his push against the Smithsonian and other museums he accuses of promoting “woke ideology.” In Los Angeles, election technology firm Smartmatic faces federal corruption charges tied to alleged bribery schemes and misuse of taxpayer funds. Meanwhile, new developments emerge in the Menendez brothers’ case. In business, Tesla comes under mounting legal pressure over its self-driving technology and California braces for the closure of its last beet sugar factory.

Mediators in Qatar push for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas signals openness to a new proposal, while Israel prepares for a major offensive. President Trump assures he won’t send U.S. troops to Ukraine, clarifying earlier remarks as he seeks to broker an end to the war. In Los Angeles, Metro bus ridership continues to decline, raising questions about the impact of immigration raids and financial pressures. In business, Roblox faces lawsuits over child safety, accused of failing to protect kids from predators. Meanwhile, SpaceX’s plan to expand launches meets regulatory resistance.

Governor Gavin Newsom calls a November special election to redraw California’s congressional maps in a bid to favor Democrats, sparking criticism over undermining the state’s independent process. President Trump prepares for a surprise U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Vladimir Putin is bluffing about peace. LA28 secures a historic deal allowing corporate naming rights for 2028 Olympic venues. In Washington, D.C., federal officials clear homeless encampments under Trump’s crime crackdown. In business, an unusual chip deal between Trump and tech giants draws legal concerns, while OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch meets mixed reviews.

Border Patrol agents raid near Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting announcement in Los Angeles, drawing condemnation from local leaders. In Washington, D.C., officials sue to block President Trump’s federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department. Along the southern border, U.S. immigration agents deploy AI-powered drones to track migrants in Arizona. And in California, health officials warn that valley fever cases are rising at record rates, with infections spreading beyond traditional hotspots. In business, Ford invests $2 billion to convert a Kentucky plant for electric vehicles, while L.A. considers converting empty skyscrapers into housing.