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Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
LA Times Today: Undocumented workers power L.A.'s restaurants. Will the industry protect them?
A chaotic scene outside of a San Diego Italian restaurant was seen back in May as ICE agents clashed with angry protesters following an immigration raid. L.A.'s restaurants are now facing similar actions as immigration agents sweep the anxiety grips many corners of the city, restaurateurs face a new challenge, empty dining rooms and undocumented workers afraid to show up. L.A. Times staff writer Marie Sanford joined Lisa McRee with more
Los Angeles Times
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
LA Times Today: Social Security is still in good shape but faces challenges — from Trump
The back and forth battle to save Social Security is never ending. That and Medicare are the two most popular government programs. Making cuts to either is the third rail of politics. But grim predictions about Social Security going broke is causing anxiety for seniors. L.A. Times columnist Michael Hiltzik joined Lisa McRee with more.
Los Angeles Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
LA Times Today: Documentary examines OceanGate submersible implosion on voyage to Titanic wreckage
It was meant to be a deep sea dive to explore the wreck of the titanic in a privately-owned submersible. But an hour and 33 minutes into the dive, disaster struck: The vessel imploded, killing all five people on a new Netflix documentary takes a look at the doomed voyage. It's called 'Titan: The Oceangate Submersible Disaster.' The documentary's director is Mark Monroe, who joined Lisa McRee to talk about it.
Los Angeles Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
LA Times Today: Tony Awards' biggest winners: ‘Maybe Happy Ending,' Cole Escola, Nicole Scherzinger
On Sunday night, Radio City Music Hall was the room where it happened. The Tony Awards featured show stopping performances, legendary cast reunions and its fair share of star power. NY1's entertainment reporter Frank DiLella was at the show and joined Lisa McRee to talk all about it.
Los Angeles Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
LA Times Today: Senators demand return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia prior to peace agreement
A bipartisan group of senators is calling for the return of thousands of Ukrainian children who were abducted by Russia. The senators introduced a resolution that demands their return before any peace agreement is finalized. Doctor Kristina Hook is an assistant professor at Kennesaw State University and an expert in the Ukraine-Russia war. She joined Lisa McRee from Ukraine.
