Former Sierra Canyon standout JuJu Watkins will have her jersey retired on Friday at halftime of a boys' basketball game between Sierra Canyon and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)JuJu Watkins is returning to Sierra Canyon High on Friday, the place where she was a high school basketball All-American. The school will hold a ceremony retiring her jersey at halftime of the boys' basketball game between Sierra Canyon and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. Sierra Canyon girls' basketball coach Alicia Komaki said, "She raised our standards, which was hard to do because we had won four state championships. Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular.

Town Line Diner owners expect to open Feb. 1 on Bridgton Road in Westbrook. (Courtesy of Town Line Diner)A new diner featuring updated twists on classics is on track to open on Bridgton Road in February. Co-owner Kori Reece said she expects Town Line Diner will open Feb. 1 at 1575 Bridgton Road, former home of Pine Tree Bakery. The property, which offers ample free parking in its lot, is located near the town line of Windham. Town Line will also feature a full bar with brunch drinks like mimosas, Bloody Marys and Irish coffee along with a selection of house specialty cocktails.

Seven families in the U.S. and Canada sued OpenAI, alleging that prolonged ChatGPT use contributed to their loved ones’ delusional spirals, isolation and suicides. Some experts say AI chatbots’ tendency to validate user beliefs may reinforce grandiose delusions, paranoia and conspiracy theories instead of challenging distorted thinking. California enacted an AI safety law requiring more chatbot safeguards for minors. Is AI making some people delusional? Families and experts are worried.

AdvertisementThe commission’s chairman, Will Scharf, who is also a top White House official, said he thought the project would ultimately be approved. AdvertisementBaranes said the idea would be to build the ballroom’s height to ensure it matches the rest of the White House. Upon completion, however, the ballroom is expected to be larger than the rest of the existing White House. A more formal review, including public testimony and votes, is expected after the White House submits a more detailed proposal. AdvertisementBefore the meeting adjourned, Scharf argued that the White House needed a larger, more elegant space for major functions.

LA Times features Socolow in story on contemporary TV news mediaThe Los Angeles Times featured commentary from University of Maine professor of communication and journalism Michael Socolow in a story on recent changes at “CBS Evening News.” Son of Sandy Socolow, who produced the broadcast for media legend Walter Cronkite in the 1960s and 70s, Michael Socolow has spoken toward Cronkite’s belief that the public should be skeptical of what it sees on TV news and take in other sources and points of view.

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Hear from Venezuelans after Maduro's captureAlmost a week after the US captured Nicolás Maduro, the response from citizens in Venezuela has remained largely quiet. Journalist Mary Triny Mena went out in the country’s capital, Caracas, to try to get a better sense of how Venezuelans are feeling right now.

JOIN ICE NOW.http://JOIN.ICE.GOVThere’s a battle on three fronts as DHS turbocharges its immigration offensive Editor’s Note: This story contains violent images. New Life in a New Land - Morgan Weistling Jul 14, 2025 Homeland Security @DHSgov A Heritage to be proud of, a Homeland worth Defending. Beyond social media posts, official press releases from the Department of Homeland Security have also taken a more aggressive tone. The words repeated in press release titles largely focus on ICE arrests and crimes committed by immigrants. Source: Department of Homeland Security Graphic: Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN When DHS officials speak, many Americans are listening.

Vice President JD Vance tore into CNN over its coverage of the deadly shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer that killed a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday. During a press briefing on Thursday, Vance criticized CNN and other major news outlets over their coverage of the fatal ICE shooting. And I say attack very, very intentionally, because this was an attack on federal law enforcement. This was an attack on the American people,” Vance told reporters on Thursday. State and local officials demanded ICE leave the state after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good was shot in the head.

Hear from Venezuelans after Maduro's captureAlmost a week after the US captured Nicolás Maduro, the response from citizens in Venezuela has remained largely quiet. Journalist Mary Triny Mena went out in the country’s capital, Caracas, to try to get a better sense of how Venezuelans are feeling right now.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The spirit of Music City was on full display on New Year’s Eve as indie music venue Anzie Blue and Honda Powersports partnered to present Anzie Blue New Year’s Eve Live, a first-time musical event featuring a genre-spanning lineup that was seen worldwide. Anzie Blue New Year’s Eve Live is produced by Anzie Blue Productions and FEMco Presents, with Leslie Fram serving as Talent Producer. The program is presented by Honda Powersports and sponsored by Visit Music City and Dreamliner Luxury Coaches. About Anzie BlueLocated in the heart of Nashville’s Hillsboro Village directly across from the world-famous Belcourt Theatre, Anzie Blue is a 4,000-square-foot live music and event venue co-owned by Marcie Allen and Derek Van Mol. Honda Powersports products have been built in America for 45 years and today, all Honda side-by-sides and ATVs are made in America at Honda manufacturing plants in Timmonsville, S.C. and Swepsonville, N.C., using domestic and globally made parts.

Two sanctioned oil tankers shut off their transponders earlier this month and powered to a meetup point, drawing alongside each other in the Sea of Japan. S&P Global puts their numbers at 940, which represent 17% of tankers currently transporting oil, oil products and chemicals around the world. The shadow fleet transported some 3.7 billion barrels of oil in 2025, accounting for 6% to 7% of the annual global crude oil flows, according to Kpler. China, the world’s largest importer of crude , is also the biggest buyer of Russian oil. The ship’s flag subjects it to that country’s laws for safety, technical issues and social matters relating to the crew.

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A DHS official confirmed the video, obtained by CNN, was recorded on the agent’s cellphone camera; the video was originally obtained by the conservative Minnesota media outlet Alpha News. ICE agent’s cellphone captures fatal confrontation in Minneapolis 00:37 • Source: CNN ICE agent’s cellphone captures fatal confrontation in Minneapolis 00:37Vice President J.D. As he rounds the car, Good can be seen with her window down looking directly at the officer. In the video, Good then talks to Ross. The car moves forward, and Ross cries out “whoa” and then three gunshots are heard in rapid succession.

Hear from Venezuelans after Maduro's captureAlmost a week after the US captured Nicolás Maduro, the response from citizens in Venezuela has remained largely quiet. Journalist Mary Triny Mena went out in the country’s capital, Caracas, to try to get a better sense of how Venezuelans are feeling right now.