CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Photos: U.S. defeats Paraguay in its World Cup openerPhotos from the United States' 4-1 victory over Paraguay in World Cup Group D play at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) on Friday. https://www.latimes.com/story/2026-06-12/pictures-us-paraguay-world-cup#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Why new dads shouldn’t panic about low testosteroneWhile a plummeting hormone level can trigger depression and irritability, experts say a modest decline can make men more invested, less stressed co-parents. https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-06-10/low-testosterone-new-dads-normal-levels#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Keir Starmer says he's staying put after defense secretary's departure hammers his authorityBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has seen the departure of several junior and senior ministers in recent weeks, as Labor Party lawmakers revolt and rivals plot, in despair at the government’s relentless unpopularity. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-06-12/keir-starmer-says-hes-staying-put-after-defense-secretarys-departure-hammers-his-authority#News #USNews #LATimes #US

U.S. vs. Paraguay: Breaking down the challenges in World Cup openerThe American men are facing the pressure of hosting a tournament in which they are not favored to win while trying to increase interest in the sport. https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2026-06-11/u-s-vs-paraguay-breaking-down-challenges-in-world-cup-opener#News #USNews #LATimes #US

David Hockney, whose art celebrated sun-drenched Los Angeles, dead at 88David Hockney, the innovative British artist who celebrated Los Angeles' sun-drenched life and landscapes in colorful, wildly popular paintings, has died. https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2026-06-12/david-hockney-dies#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Judge orders Justin Baldoni to pay Blake Lively’s legal fees as legal fight nears endA federal judge granted Blake Lively attorneys fees tied to Justin Baldoni’s unsuccessful defamation lawsuit against her, but denied her request for additional damages, potentially closing the final chapter in the bitter “It Ends With Us” legal fight.... https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-06-12/blake-lively-awarded-legal-fees-from-justin-baldoni-but-not-damages#News #USNews #LATimes

L.A. is hosting free World Cup watch parties at county and city parks. Here’s where to find themThe L.A. county and city parks and recreation departments are hosting free World Cup watch parties across the region. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-10/la-has-free-world-cup-watch-parties-heres-where-to-find-them#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Bass carried more Latino neighborhoods than Raman and Pratt combined, precinct data showThe mayor flipped areas that https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-12/bass-carried-more-latino-neighborhoods-than-raman-pratt-combined-precinct-data-show#News #USNews #LATimes #US

What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixationWith 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-06-11/steven-spielberg-space-aliens-disclosure-day-close-encounters-et-extra-terrestrial-war-worlds#News #USNews #LATimes #Space

Man known as ‘prophet’ of an Oroville religious group sentenced for sexually assaulting membersAn Oroville group leader has been sentenced to 225 years in prison for sexually assaulting the members of his religious organization. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-11/oroville-religious-group-creator-sentenced-for-sexual-assault#News #USNews #LATimes #US

One economist's villainous blueprint to manage global povertyThomas Piketty's ambitious plans for shrinking the workweek and capping the GDP of wealthy countries would hurt not just the billionaires but every American. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-06-11/economist-villainous-blueprint-global-poverty#News #USNews #LATimes #US

AI is cutting hours of office work, but also creating a new kind of busyworkA new survey of individuals using AI found it made them more productive, saving each roughly 11 hours per week. But at the same time, the workers on average have to spend more than six hours 'botsitting.' https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-12/ai-saves-office-workers-hours-but-then-demands-hours-of-babysitting#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on the centenary of the death of famed designer GaudíTens of thousands of people lined the streets around Sagrada Familia awaiting Leo's arrival, with streets closed to traffic and a heavy police presence. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-06-10/pope-honors-barcelonas-sagrada-familia-on-centenary-of-death-of-famed-designer-gaudi#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Meet the Beverly Hills jeweler who crafted the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl ringBeverly Hills-based jeweler Jason Arasheben crafted the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl rings celebrating the team's 2025 season title. https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-06-11/beverly-hills-jeweler-seahawks-super-bowl-ring#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Mexico's president unveils affordable EV prototype backed by governmentMexico's latest government-backed electric vehicle prototype, Olinia Uno, is a showcase of the country's industrial goals and local engineering efforts. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-06-10/mexicos-president-unveils-affordable-ev-prototype-olinia-uno#News #USNews #LATimes #President

Who will be the new '60 Minutes' correspondents?Tony Dokoupil, Holly Williams and Matt Gutman are among the names being considered to replace the departed Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, Sharyn Alfonsi and Anderson Cooper. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-06-11/who-will-take-over-as-next-60-minutes-correspondents#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor's race, poll showsA Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra begins the general election campaign for California governor with a big lead over Republican Steve Hilton. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-11/becerra-heads-toward-november-election-with-major-edge-over-hilton-in-governors-race-poll-shows#News #USNews #LATimes #Election2024 #California

World Cup-related scams: What to know about fake websites, ticket offers and payment requestsThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is warning the public of World Cup-related online scams including fake websites and suspicious ticket offers. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-11/world-cup-related-scams-what-you-need-to-know-to-protect-yourself#News #USNews #LATimes #US

Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodger should pay nearly $200 million in boys' deaths, jury findsA civil jury in Van Nuys has found Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson liable in the deaths of two young brothers in a car crash, indicating they should pay the boys' family nearly $200 million in damages. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-10/rebecca-grossman-scott-erickson-punitive-damages-boys-deaths#News #USNews #LATimes #US

SpaceX is poised to make history with record $75-billion stock IPOSpaceX is seeking to sell 555 million shares at $135 each, raising $75 billion and valuing the rocket maker at $1.77 trillion — making it one of the largest public companies. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-11/spacex-is-poised-to-make-history-with-record-75-billion-stock-ipo#News #USNews #LATimes #Space