California
The LA28 Olympic organizing committee announced Friday that Los Angeles nabbed eight of the 19 events, followed by Long Beach (seven) and Carson (four). Some officials previously complained the 2028 Games didn’t feature enough of the city.
World & Nation
The truck attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran inspired by Islamic State unfolded amid warnings by officials about a resurgent terrorism threat.
Olympics
L.A.’s 2028 Olympics committee suffers a blow in its efforts to raise $2.5 billion in sponsorships by losing Salesforce, one of its top corporate sponsors.
IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 L.A. Olympics.
Joan Benoit Samuelson’s victory in the marathon at the Los Angeles Games helped change the perception of women as athletes and competitors.
Awards
Only eight best picture winners in the past 50 years were directed by filmmakers from non-English-speaking countries. Will one of this year’s contenders join the club?
Trump’s election could be a boon for the 2028 Olympics. It could also spell disaster.
The veteran city lawmaker will serve as the primary liaison between Mayor Karen Bass’ office and LA28, the group organizing and paying for the Games.
Business
A U.S. Senate committee found Amazon disregarded internal safety recommendations to improve the safety of its warehouse workers.
Biden bestows nation’s second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led Congress’ probe of the Capitol riot, and 18 others.