L.A. homicide rate lowest in decades; the reason why is up for debate
The city of Los Angeles just recorded its lowest homicide total in more than half a century, mirroring…
4 under-the-radar performances from ‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ and more
During Oscar season, The Envelope also likes to celebrate actors in roles that might not otherwise garner awards…
U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger — and fear
MEXICO CITY — Argentina’s president called it “excellent news for the free world.” Iran condemned it as a “blatant violation…
Galaxy star Riqui Puig may miss second season after knee surgery
The Galaxy could be without Riqui Puig for a second straight season, with the team confirming Friday that…
Tesla dethroned as the world’s top EV maker
Elon Musk’s Tesla is no longer the top electric vehicle seller in the world as demand at home…
AI may be scoring your college admissions essay
When prospective Caltech students applied in the fall for early admission, some faced a new, technologically advanced step…
Women still face steep challenges securing top movie jobs
Last year, women made up just 13% of directors working on the top 250 films. That level represents…
Guilty plea in SoCal robberies; feds say man was deported, returned
A man who federal authorities say was deported during a string of robberies — only to return and…
California Highway Patrol to hold holiday enforcement period for New Year’s Eve
THANK YOU FELIX. CALIFORNIA HIGH WAY PATROL WILL HAVE A HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT PERIOD ON NEW YEAR’S EVE AND…
Even ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ can’t lift 2025 box office out of pandemic-crisis doldrums
As “Avatar: Fire and Ash” headed to the big screen this month, theater owners held their breath. In…
Why Trump’s tariffs delivered record revenue but limited economic benefits
Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy…
LGBTQ+ athletes struggle to find money in U.S. political climate
Conor McDermott-Mostowy would like to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. And he certainly has the…