05/17/2026

Woman Killed After Crawling Under Metro Bus in Santa Monica

A woman died Friday after crawling under a stopped Metro bus in Santa Monica and being struck as it departed the stop.

May 17

Newsom's Final Budget Bets State Can Weather AI Boom's Inevitable Bust

May 17

Indiana man shot brother in Santa Clara, then burned rental house with himself inside

Santa Clara police say an Indiana man rented a house next to his estranged brother's home, shot him dead, then set the rental on fire with himself inside.

May 17

Masked prowlers test gates, yards across Mid-Wilshire; LAPD boosts patrols

May 17

2026 World Cup: Predicted Starting Lineups for Major Contenders

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, analysts are projecting potential starting lineups for leading contenders. The analysis spans co-hosts and traditionally strong national teams.

May 17

NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages Showcase Emerging Talent

May 17

Eagles Soar Past Commanders, 34-24

May 17

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies

May 17

Salesforce Replaces Human Work With AI, Cutting San Francisco Jobs

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says AI now handles nearly half the company's work in San Francisco, following recent job cuts that affected roughly 1,000 positions.

May 17

Spotify Opens West Hollywood Studio for Video Podcasts

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

Pacific Palisades Fourth Graders Study Marine Life at Catalina Island

Fourth graders from Pacific Palisades spent an overnight at Catalina Island exploring kelp forests, marine life, and island ecosystems.

May 17

Celtics Defeat Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

May 17

Yankees Defeat Orioles, 5-3

May 17

Thunder Secure Victory, Cement Top Western Conference Spot

May 17

Steelers Await Rodgers' Decision Amid Deadline Reports

May 17