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L.A. County is considering a hiring freeze as the government’s $45-billion budget faces “enormous pressures” from devastating wildfires, a flood of sex abuse lawsuits and a White House threatening to slash funds.
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Known for her vegan hibiscus tacos, Stephanie Villegas also hosts artisanal chocolate classes where she teaches students the process using ancestral tools and techniques.
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Nearly 332 million people visited America’s national parks last year, a record high. That popularity hasn’t shielded the agency from the Elon Musk team’s purge of the federal workforce.
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Elon Musk has rampaged across the federal bureaucracy to President Trump’s cheers. But if disaster strikes, it could blow up in Trump’s face.
The lineup of the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin is full of returning talent. The Times spoke to organizers and filmmakers about why they keep coming back.
More than 60 families are suing Snap, arguing the Santa Monica-based company is responsible for drug sales to teens that are facilitated through its app. Snap denies the allegations.
With the Clippers missing several key players, James Harden steps up against Detroit as L.A. ends its three-game losing streak.
For a lover of historical fiction and classic literature, Catie Brown creates a cottagecore aesthetic that brings warmth and character to her 1963 apartment.
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At the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, The Times’ photo team was out in force on the red carpet, capturing all the best looks as stars made their way into the Dolby Theatre for the ceremony.
