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The state of California operates a little-known program to lease land under freeways that is now under scrutiny after an arson fire under Interstate 10 in Los Angeles

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A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) Earlier yesterday, Matt LeBlanc, the actor who played Joey Tribbiani in the NBC sitcom ‘Friends’ has written an emotional goodbye note to Matthew Perry. Posting for the first time about Perry's death, Le Blanc, 56 posted a picture of their cult series on Instagram and wrote, “It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life.

Heat vs Hornets match will start at 7 pm (ET), Hawks vs Pistons at 7 pm (ET), Pacers vs 76ers at 7 pm (ET), and Magic vs Nets 7:30 pm (ET). All four matches will be available on League Pass. Spurs vs Thunder at 7:30 pm (ET) and Clippers vs Nuggets at 10 pm (ET). NBA in-season tournament matches will be available on TNT. Mavericks vs Pelicans at 8 pm (ET), Trail Blazers vs Jazz at 9 pm (ET), Timberwolves vs Warriors at 10 pm (ET), and Grizzlies vs Lakers at 10:30 pm (ET). These matches will be available on League Pass. After a start to the regular season that did not meet expectations, the Los Angeles Lakers will embrace another chance to participate in the NBA in-season tournament when they play host to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. The Lakers were just 3-5 and on a three-game losing streak when they played their first in-season tournament game Friday and pulled off a 122-119 victory on the road against the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles rode the momentum from that contest to earn a 116-110 home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday in a game that was not tournament-related. The Lakers prevailed despite LeBron James sitting out for the first time this season while nursing a left calf contusion. The Grizzlies have remained in Los Angeles after earning a 105-101 victory over the Clippers on Sunday afternoon. It was just the second victory this season for Memphis, and it came with a huge effort from Desmond Bane, who scored nine of his 27 points in the fourth quarter.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says arson caused a massive fire that has indefinitely closed a vital section of a freeway in Los Angeles

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, at around 1:46 a.m., it received a report of a massive fire incident at a large storage yard near 14th and Alameda streets. It said that more than 150 firefighters were engaged to douse the raging fire which was spreading to nearby areas. The Fire Department said that taking into consideration the severity of the incident, the closure may last at least 24 hours. According to David Ortiz, LAFD Public Information Officer the fire had engulfed both the sides of 14th Street underneath the 10 freeway. The heat was so intense that it melted some of the roadway’s steel guardrails. According to the Fire Department, after the fire incident, the blaze from the first one spread to the nearby warehouse yard between Lawrence and Elwood streets. The massive fire also damaged several cars and a fire engine. But before it could spread, the firefighters were able to control the fire from spreading to three commercial buildings. Officials said that some homeless people who were residing underneath the overpass had a miraculous escape with no injuries. The fire Department said that the crews were assessing the damage and inspecting the structural safety of the freeway. According to LADF, the Freeway will remain closed for traffic until Caltrans gives a green signal that the highway is safe. The Los Angeles Fire Department has issued an advisory for drivers taking the route. The advisory reads: «Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and follow CHP». There was a mile-long backlog of traffic on both the directions. Eastbound traffic at Alameda Street and westbound traffic at Santa Fe Avenue were being rerouted by the CHP.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The SAG-AFTRA actors' union reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to resolve the second of two strikes that rocked the entertainment industry as workers demanded higher pay in the streaming TV era, the union said on Wednesday.

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Geeked Week is a week-long event featuring live streams that unveil sneak peeks and breaking news about upcoming content. In 2023, Netflix added tattoo pop-up shops in New York, Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, and Richmond, VA, along with drink trivia nights and prop drops. Throughout the week, a total of 48 titles will be presented, including some that were announced or teased before the event.

Suella Braverman sparked a row, as she described living on the streets as a “lifestyle choice" adopted by some residents in Britain, particularly those coming from abroad. “The British people are compassionate. We will always support those who are genuinely homeless.

A Los Angeles gallery installation offers a unique art-meets-data look at the eviction crisis in the Venice Beach neighborhood

Investing.com — Here is your weekly Pro Recap of the past week's biggest headlines in the electric vehicle space: Tesla wins autopilot court battle; BP Pulse makes $100M deal; and China EVs report October delivery numbers.

Selling Sunset, the Netflix series that offers a tantalizing glimpse into the high-stakes world of real estate through the lens of the Oppenheim Group in Los Angeles, has enthralled audiences for seven seasons. In the latest season, a revealing clip exposes the underlying tensions within the Oppenheim Group, as the agents attempt to address the issue of bullying within the company. The situation quickly escalates, with an unexpected twist, shedding light on a long-simmering conflict among the women of Selling Sunset.

Los Angeles Lakers (LA Lakers) is travelling to Orlando Magic at the East Coast on Saturday. While Magic managed a victory, Lakers suffered defeat. Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic NBA game will played at Amway Center. The tip off is scheduled at 4 pm (PT) or 7 pm (ET) on Saturday, November 4. This past Friday, Orlando secured a 102-97 victory over Portland, despite not delivering a dominant performance. The team managed to accumulate 63 points in the first half, which proved sufficient to secure the win. In contrast, the Lakers engaged in a hard-fought battle during their overtime game against the Kings on Sunday, but they ultimately suffered an unfavorable outcome. They ended up with a 132-127 loss to the Kings. In the initial four games of the season, the Lakers encountered significant challenges when LeBron James was not on the court. James, who has been averaging 35.7 minutes per game at the start of the season, played a crucial role, especially in the late stages of those games, to secure their first three victories. The uptick in James' minutes is a topic of both concern and optimism. Despite previous indications from Darvin Ham that his playing time would be closely monitored this season, the Lakers have relied on James' scoring, particularly due to injuries among their role players and their early offensive struggles, to navigate through these matches.

Taiwanese American model claimed that a renowned designer digitally altered her picture on a runway to make her look white. The model, Shereen Wu, in a TikTok video talked about the incident and said the matter is extremely dehumanizing. The video of the model has gone viral and garnered more than 1 million views in the last week.

friends, family, and castmates bid farewell to actor Matthew Perry, best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in the hit television series 'Friends'. The private funeral took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, a place synonymous with Hollywood legends, situated just a stone's throw away from the Warner Bros. Studios lot where 'Friends' was filmed.

Austin Reaves, hailing from Newark, Arkansas, is a shooting guard who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Reaves had his college basketball stints at Wichita State and Oklahoma. The 6 feet 5 inches shooting guard joined the Lakers as a free agent in 2021 after going undrafted. During his second year with the team, Reaves assumed a more prominent role for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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As tributes pour in for beloved Friends star Matthew Perry, officials are still trying to determine what caused the death of the Emmy-nominated actor over the weekend.