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.
Diane Keaton, Oscar winner and star of "The Godfather," died on October 11 at the age of 79 from pneumonia. The family confirmed the cause of death, thanked for the support, and asked that instead of flowers, donations be made to a local food bank or animal shelter.
45-year-old Channing Tatum and his 26-year-old beloved Inka Williams appeared at the premiere of the film "Roofman" in London. The couple attracted public attention with a tender kiss on the red carpet.
84-year-old Martha Stewart, a well-known American businesswoman, teamed up with stylist Chris Appleton to create a "Hollywood glamour" look. She also responded to comments about her facial care.
Federal authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver suspected of arson that led to fires near the Los Angeles coast. These fires destroyed 9,500 acres of forest, claimed 12 lives, and damaged over 6,000 buildings.
American actor George Clooney is raising his eight-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, on a farm in France. He aims to protect them from paparazzi and comparisons to celebrity children, providing an analog life without iPads.
The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have sued the Trump administration over its decision to deploy National Guard troops to control protests, alleging it is illegal and politically motivated. The lawsuit comes after a federal judge blocked a similar National Guard deployment in Portland.
Music producer Ike Turner Jr. died of kidney failure at a Los Angeles hospital. His health deteriorated after serious heart problems and a stroke.
Stanford University returned to the top spot in the 2026 Best US Colleges ranking, which assesses the financial success of graduates. Babson College held onto second place, while Yale, Princeton, and Harvard Universities took 3rd-5th places, respectively.
An explosion and fire occurred at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, causing powerful flames visible for many miles. Authorities reported no threat to the public and no injuries, and the fire was largely contained.
Inversion announced the Arc spacecraft, capable of delivering up to 225 kg of supplies for the US military. It can remain in orbit for up to five years and perform autonomous landing.
FIFA reminded Donald Trump that it would be the one to decide on the relocation of the 2026 World Cup matches. FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani emphasized that football is more important than any world leaders.
The Korean restaurant Atomix in New York took first place in the first rating of "The 50 Best Restaurants in North America", compiled based on the votes of 300 food industry experts. The 12-course tasting menu at Atomix costs $450 per person.
Director David Lynch's Hollywood Hills home is for sale for $15 million. The approximately 1-hectare estate includes five buildings where Lynch lived and worked for over three decades.
In July, single-family home rents in the US increased by 2. 3% year-over-year, which is lower than the average growth of 3.1% a year earlier. Chicago led with a 5.1% increase, and New York came in second with 3.7%.
The outstanding Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, known for her roles in over a hundred films, died in Nemours, France, at the age of 87. She gained international popularity after the films "8 1/2" and "The Leopard", and was also a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
