A 7-meter gingerbread replica of the house from the movie "Home Alone" appeared in Los Angeles and entered the Guinness Book of Records. The edible installation, 17.5 m long, 12.5 m wide, and 7.7 m high, was created by Disney+ and Hulu for the film's 35th anniversary.
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, was diagnosed with schizophrenia several years ago. His medication was changed or adjusted before he killed his parents, NBC News reported, citing three sources.
Details of the Rainer family tragedy have emerged in Los Angeles. Daughter Romy found her father's body, and learned about her mother's death from paramedics. The family's son, Nick, was detained by police.
Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested for the murder of his parents. 32-year-old Nick is being held without bail.
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14. The couple sustained stab wounds, indicating a probable murder.
California jurors awarded $40 million to two women who claimed Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The company plans to appeal the verdict, stating that its products are safe.
Today, a Los Angeles court will announce the sentence for Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who pleaded guilty to illegally selling ketamine to Matthew Perry. Prosecutors are seeking a three-year prison sentence for the 44-year-old Plasencia.
The Congress of European Gymnastics voted to reinstate Russian athletes to competitions. This allegedly opens access to qualifying tournaments for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
German actor Udo Kier, known for his collaborations with Andy Warhol, Lars von Trier, and Madonna, has died at the age of 81. He starred in over 200 films, including lead roles in Warhol's "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula."
Southern California is once again experiencing heavy rains, which have caused flash floods and the risk of landslides. The storms have brought more than four times the normal rainfall for Los Angeles since November 13.
Cloudflare recorded a surge in unusual traffic, causing errors on many websites, including X and Open AI. The company is investigating the causes of the incident, which occurred less than a month after the Amazon Web Services outage.
Ford Motor Co. has reached an agreement with Amazon.com Inc. to sell certified used cars through its e-commerce site. This makes Ford the second major automaker to reach out to buyers through the major online retailer.
Actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. This is his first award after four nominations.
Los Angeles startup 2Wai has developed the mobile application HoloAvatar, which allows users to create interactive digital avatars of deceased relatives. The application, already available in the App Store, has sparked lively discussions about its ethics and impact on the grieving process.
Los Angeles and Malibu are under threat of landslides due to potentially record-breaking rains expected on Friday. Up to 20 cm of precipitation could fall by Saturday, especially in areas affected by fires.
California is preparing for heavy rains and snowstorms from the Pacific Ocean, which could bring a month's worth of precipitation to Los Angeles. This could cause floods and landslides, especially in areas affected by fires.
The IOC is discussing a complete ban on transgender women participating in women's competitions due to potential physical advantages. Possible changes could come into effect before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but no final decisions have been made yet.
Prince Harry apologized to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap at a baseball game, explaining it was due to "pressure. " He attended the 2025 World Series game with Meghan Markle, where he supported the Dodgers, which caused dissatisfaction among Canadian fans.
FIFA has announced the nominees for the best men's national team coach of 2025. Among them are Javier Aguirre, Roberto Martínez, Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta, Hansi Flick, Enzo Maresca, and Arne Slot, who have won significant trophies.
The 70-year-old actor Bruce Willis, who retired due to dementia, walked along a beach in Los Angeles, holding hands with a caregiver. His condition is rapidly deteriorating, as confirmed by sources close to the family.
Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap are accused of deliberately creating addiction in teenagers. A Los Angeles court ruling has allowed the cases to proceed, which could be of historical significance for the industry.
28-year-old Sydney Sweeney attended the NASCAR championship in Phoenix, dressed in a racing jacket, boots, and shorts. This happened a few hours after an argument with her ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino in Los Angeles.
Flights are massively delayed at US airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay for the second month. In total, more than 4,000 flights have been delayed and more than 500 canceled.
Michael Jackson's estate secretly paid $2. 5 million to five plaintiffs who accused the singer of sexual abuse. This payment completed a settlement initiated in 2020 for $16.5 million.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted at Game 4 of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The couple supported the home team, dressed in blue Dodgers caps and white shirts.
Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, bought a beachfront estate in Coral Gables, Florida, for $50 million. This deal set a record for the gated community of Gables Estates.
Several Los Angeles suburbs have declared a wildfire threat due to Santa Ana winds. The warnings are in effect until Wednesday evening in the San Gabriel Mountains and the suburbs of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.
Due to the 27-day government shutdown in the USA, over 1660 flights have been delayed, caused by a shortage of air traffic controllers. Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay, which exacerbates public outrage.
A painting by the famous artist Klein was sold in France for over 18 million euros. The painting has no images or landscapes; it is entirely monochrome, featuring a blue color patented by the artist.
American investigators are considering a version of a collision with space debris or a meteorite that led to a crack in the windshield of a United Airlines plane. The incident occurred at an altitude of 11 kilometers during a flight from Denver to Los Angeles.
