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Work at ports, in warehouses? Expect to feel impact of tariffs
Business & EconomyTrump’s tariffs could cause problems for Southern California’s logistics industry, from the ports to trucking and warehouses.
Trump plans order to cut public media funding — what does that mean for KCRW?
PoliticsA threat to public media — how that impacts KCRW and what you can do about it.
China to limit US film imports: Big financial hit to Hollywood?
ArtsChina says it’s limiting U.S. films being released there, in response to Trump’s tariffs. Hollywood has already been hit by worker strikes, streaming wars, and COVID shutdowns.
Israel’s military expansion in Gaza, Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra
InternationalIsrael’s cabinet approved plans that include “conquering the [Gaza] strip,” which would displace over a million Gazans. It could lead to long-term Israeli occupation of the territory.
Defaulted on student loans? Can you repay them?
EducationThe U.S. Department of Education has announced that the collection of past-due student loans will resume on May 5. How will this affect your financial reality?
Democrats fight Trump agenda, Russia seeds AI with misinfo
PoliticsHecklers at a recent town hall accused Congresswoman Laura Friedman of not fighting hard enough against the Trump administration. She says she understands the frustration.
In search of the secret animal highways beneath our roads
EnvironmentCaltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.
LA’s religious groups empower immigrants amid deportations
ImmigrationReligious institutions have long been a refuge for immigrants. Now, they’re mobilizing in response to recent actions from the Trump administration.
Trump tries to tariff the US to greatness — will it work?
PoliticsThe president reversed course on his tariff plan hours after it took effect. Can he bring back the nostalgic economic prosperity voters desire?