Woman walking in Monrovia is targeted by bear
An adult black bear swiped a woman with its claw on Saturday in Monrovia in what police described as an unusual incident. A woman walking her dog on the 700 block of Oakglade Drive was approached by the bear at 9:20 a.m. California is home to roughly 60,000 black bears, the highest population estimate for anywhere in the contiguous U.S., but attacks are rare. A few months ago, one black bear was found living underneath a house in Altadena. AdvertisementOberon said the incident marked the first time that he’d heard of a bear swiping a human in his 23 years at the police department.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 04:46 UTC
‘Dangerous’ heat wave warning issued for Southern California next week
The National Weather Service on Saturday issued an extreme heat watch in Southern California next week, warning that temperatures could top 100 degrees in the San Fernando Valley. “This is effectively a full-on summer heatwave in March.”AdvertisementDowntown Los Angeles could hit 101 on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The “dangerously hot conditions” are a particular issue for babies and young children, as well as elderly people, according to the National Weather Service. “We’re looking at an almost 150-year-old record potentially being dethroned here,” said Bryan Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. But without significant rain in the forecast for the rest of the month, the hot weather is likely to accelerate fuels drying out, Lewis said.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 04:24 UTC
Video: Sandstorm in Gaza devastates displaced Palestinians
Kuwaiti footballer mourned after deadly Iranian drone strikeHundreds in Kuwait turned out to mourn a 33-year-old former national footballer and Border Force major killed in an Iranian drone strike. As Iran retaliates against US-Israeli airstrikes with attacks across the Gulf, Kuwait has become one of the deadliest locations for service personnel. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports. A previous version of this video was posted with a misspelling of Fahad Al-Majmad’s name.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 04:21 UTC
Trump Rejects Efforts To Launch Iran Ceasefire Talks, Sources Say
A senior White House official confirmed Trump has rebuffed those efforts to start talks and is focused on pressing ahead with the war to further weaken Tehran’s military capabilities. “President Trump said new potential leadership in Iran has indicated they want to talk and eventually will talk. AdvertisementEgypt, which was involved in mediation before the war, has also tried to reopen communications, according to three security and diplomatic sources. While the efforts do not appear to have made progress, they have secured some military restraint from neighboring countries hit by Iran, according to one of the sources. Trump’s rejection of diplomatic efforts could indicate that, for now, the administration has no plans for a quick end to the war.
Source:Huffington Post
March 15, 2026 04:15 UTC
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day 2026
CNN sits down with 'Sinners' breakout star Miles CatonCNN's Omar Jimenez sits down with 'Sinners' star Miles Caton, who played Sammie Moore, also known as "Preacher Boy," in the film. Caton said he had been preparing for the role since he was 18 years old, and now the movie is the most-nominated film in Oscars history.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 03:15 UTC
Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq
Klinner, Savino and Pruitt were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Kay Ivey said on X.Koval, Angst and Simmons were assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. Mike DeWine said he is mourning all of the airmen alongside the rest of the state, including those who were elite members of the Ohio Air National Guard. Pruitt, Klinner and Savino were members of the MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, which said it’s “devastated” by their loss. Curtis J. AngstAngst earned his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati, the Ohio National Guard said.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 02:51 UTC
Oscars Nominations 2026: 7 Biggest Snubs And Surprises This Year
Here are our seven biggest snubs and surprises of the 2026 Oscar nominees…SNUBWicked: For GoodCynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked: For Good UniversalLet’s start with the biggie, shall we? In 2025, the first Wicked movie racked up a hefty 10 Oscar nominations, including acting wins for both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and wins in the Best Production Design and Best Costume Design categories. Surprisingly – and, we have to say, disappointingly – this did not translate to an Oscar nomination for the young star, who will next be seen in Niki Byrne’s coming-of-age drama The Julia Set. Kate plays tribute singer Claire Sardina in the musical drama, earning her first Oscar nomination in 25 years for her work in the movie (she was last nominated in 2001 for her breakout role in Almost Famous). Imagine our delight, then, when he managed to make his way into the Best Supporting Actor category at the Oscars, one of three acting nods for the film (which has shattered the record for the most nominations in history) at the upcoming Academy Awards.
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March 15, 2026 02:48 UTC
‘They’re willing to fight.’ WGA leaders brace for tough negotiations
The Los Angeles headquarters of the Writers Guild of America West, which begins contract negotiations next week. Now, writers are poised to commence another round of bargaining with the major studios on a new three-year film and TV contract. But in advance of negotiations that begin on Monday , union leaders are eager to dispel any perception that they might have scaled back their demands. Advertisement“Our members have shown many times that they’re willing to fight for what we need as a collective group,” WGA West President Michele Mulroney said in an interview. It’s better for everybody.”AdvertisementWGA is entering contract negotiations nearly a month after the actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, began its bargaining sessions.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 02:31 UTC
Anze Kopitar passes Marcel Dionne to become Kings’ all-time leading scorer
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March 15, 2026 02:22 UTC
Trump Says ‘Many Countries' Will Send Warships To Keep Strait Of Hormuz Open
LOADING ERROR LOADINGMarch 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that many countries would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping, but did not provide details on which countries would do so. “Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. AdvertisementTrump said he hoped that China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others would send ships to the area. “In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian Boats and Ships out of the water,” he wrote. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether any countries had agreed to send ships.
Source:Huffington Post
March 15, 2026 01:42 UTC
Trump urged uprising, but as bombs fall, Iranians are ‘too scared to move’
DUBAI — Iranians living here wake up every morning to calls from family members whose accounts of wartime Iran reveal in fragments the terror of life under attack by the United States and Israel. But even those who initially supported the strikes by the U.S. and Israel say they are now struggling to imagine the future. There is an Iranian hospital, mosque and even community clubs in Dubai, where Persian is often heard on the streets. The extent of ties between is partly why Iranians living in the UAE say the last two weeks have been so nightmarish. “It is my dream country being hit by my home country,” said Maryam, 53, who has lived in Dubai since 1984.
Source:Washington Post
March 15, 2026 01:36 UTC
CNN visits Beirut ‘ghost town’
Al-Aqsa mosque completely shut down for Muslims during RamadanSince the beginning of the war with Iran, Israeli authorities have shut down Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City and completely banned Palestinians from praying in or around the holy site - as Ramadan approaches its climax. Officials say it is a public safety measure to protect people during air raids and point to similar restrictions at other places of worship in the Old City.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 01:20 UTC
Meta seeking massive layoffs amid AI costs (META:NASDAQ)
Meta (META) is reportedly planning to initiate widespread layoffs that could impact 20% or more of the company’s workforce as the Facebook owner seeks to offset its costly bets on artificial intelligence and prepare for improved efficiency gains driven by
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 01:16 UTC
Lobbyist tied to pardon from Trump charged with attempted extortion
Federal prosecutors charged a lobbyist with trying to extort a former client and his son to recover half a million dollars in debt, according to court filings. Joshua Nass, a lobbyist who worked to obtain a client’s pardon from President Donald Trump, was arrested Friday outside his hotel in New York on charges of attempted extortion. The FBI affidavit and court filings do not identify the name of the former client Nass allegedly tried to extort. The former client’s son transferred $100,000 but said he was unable to come up with the rest of the money. Initially they discussed having the informant approach the former client’s son at his home to intimidate him into paying the debt.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 01:15 UTC
Robbers raid Bay Area jewelry store for $1.7M in just 70 seconds
CNN sits down with 'Sinners' breakout star Miles CatonCNN's Omar Jimenez sits down with 'Sinners' star Miles Caton, who played Sammie Moore, also known as "Preacher Boy," in the film. Caton said he had been preparing for the role since he was 18 years old, and now the movie is the most-nominated film in Oscars history.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 01:14 UTC