EXPLAINED: 21 - The Real Truth

The 'House of the Dragon' season finale has arrived early — and not on HBO's terms

HBO is battling leaked content, again. This time, the season finale of the hit series "House of the Dragon" was prematurely distributed on the internet, the Los Angeles Times has confirmed.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 22, 2022

Sam Farmer's Week 7 NFL picks

The Los Angeles Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last week's record 8-6 (.571); season 53-40-1 (.570). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 7-7 (.500); season 47-45-2…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 20, 2022

Halloween costs are up, but the price of FOMO is higher

PHILADELPHIA -- Spooky season is getting more expensive in Philadelphia and beyond, from rising pumpkin patch costs and higher employee wages at the local haunted house to an uptick on the price of chocolate.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 17, 2022

Los Angeles mystery: Who taped meeting with racist comments?

An anonymously leaked recording of crude, racist remarks and political scheming that led to the resignation of the Los Angeles City Council president and a powerful labor leader left behind a mystery: Who made the tape and why

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022

College football Week 7: The seven best games to watch and stream Saturday

The Los Angeles Times will highlight the top college football games worth watching each week. Here's a rundown of seven games in Week 7 of the 2022 season that should be worth your viewing time. All times are Pacific.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

Lakers’ Dennis Schroder to undergo MRI testing after injuring a finger vs. Timberwolves

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder suffered a finger injury in his lone preseason appearance and will undergo MRI testing, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

Russell Westbrook to come off bench in Lakers’ preseason finale

SACRAMENTO — Coach Darvin Ham and the Lakers will bring former most valuable player Russell Westbrook off the bench for their preseason finale Friday night, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

Robbie Coltrane, actor who starred in ‘Harry Potter’ series as Hagrid, dies at 72

Actor Robbie Coltrane, known for portraying the grizzly, but friendly half-giant wizard Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, has died, the Los Angeles Times can confirm.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

LA carjacking victim killed after being dragged under his car for a mile

Woman was pronounced dead at scene

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

What the city council scandal reveals about LA's racial divides — and solidarity

The leaked LA City Council recording underscores long-simmering racial tensions. But the city also has a history of Black-Latino partnership, which activists hope to build on in the wake of scandal.

WEKU · Oct 14, 2022