JusticeLA There are literally kids eating lunch here, while deputies in riot gear assemble across the street.

JusticeLA After protestors called out deputies for having their names covered with tape, one deputy pulled out a pen and started writing names on the tape.

I’ve called LASD to try and understand why they’ve deployed deputies in riot gear for a peaceful protest (people are literally eating lunch). They told me this was normal protocol.

Janet Asante with JusticeLA has also been on the phone with an LASD supervisor.

A tense scene outside the jails right now as families of people who died while in custody and protestors with JusticeLA hold a rally, while LASD deputies with riot gear assemble across the street.

The man behind the infamous “dress that broke the internet” has reportedly admitted to strangling his wife
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i don't understand this tweet but i'm still picking the bear

Aurora lights in LA look so good got a pic

'On Tuesday, LAPD officials released the department’s annual use of force report, which showed an increase in the number of times that officers opened fire, from 31 times in 2022 to 34 last year — more than any other big-city U.S. department.' latimes.com/california/sto…

“They Came for the Schools” is out this week.

Order now, get it Tuesday.
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“The mom’s message was part of a worrying nationwide pattern, which I document in my new book, ‘They Came for the Schools: One Town’s Fight over Race and Identity, and the New War for America’s Classrooms.’” airmail.news/issues/2024-5-…

“After nearly two decades in journalism, I’d gotten used to hate mail. Like most reporters, I’ve been called biased or fake news—but never a child sexual predator. The accusation hit like a punch to the gut, momentarily knocking the wind out of me.” airmail.news/issues/2024-5-…

This morning in Air Mail: An essay about the time some moms in Katy, Texas, threatened to report me to the police as a child sexual predator—and what it told me on the widespread attacks on LGBTQ authors, teachers and librarians.

Read it here: airmail.news/issues/2024-5-…

NEW: The L.A. D.A.‘a office has determined a crime was committed in the recording of a racist conversation that rocked City Hall year ago, but they’ve referred case to the City Attorney’s office for misdemeanor consideration. Latest w / Dakota Smith latimes.com/california/sto…

Ex-Fatburger boss used company funds for Rolls Royce and other luxuries in $47-million scheme, indictment says latimes.com/california/sto…

Welp. After laying off the editorial staff of VICE, a 'venture operator' called Savage Ventures is resurrecting its big verticals—Motherboard, Noisey, Munchies etc—presumably with part-time contractors. Or even, judging by a quick look at Savage's offerings, AI-generated content

can we just vote for the worm

BREAKING—

A very-much-publicized 'ban' by The Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in 2023 vs the production of fentanyl in Mexico was likely a PR stunt or an attempt to punish its rivals, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says.

via REFORMA
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Energy Twitter, you need to follow Rebecca Elliott if you're not already. She used to cover energy for the WSJ, and has spent the last few years giving us scoops and smart stories on Tesla. She's one of the very best.

Inside L.A.'s greatest family feud: Warring brothers. A mother's choice. Billions at stake latimes.com/california/sto… Read this saga by Noah Goldberg

Gannett fires an editor for talking to Poynter’s Rick Edmonds:

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