Newsletter: Today: The Rap on the Notorious RBG. Hola, Hipsters?
I’m Davan Maharaj, editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times. Here are some story lines I don’t want you to miss today.
TOP STORIES
The Rap on the Notorious RBG
“He’s a faker,” Ruth Bader Ginsburg said of Donald Trump. “Her mind is shot — resign!” the presumed GOP nominee tweeted in response. What to make of Justice Ginsburg’s comments? Legal experts on both sides say she crossed the line with them. But she’s hardly the first justice to be accused of taking sides. Read on for more about the election feud no one saw coming.
More From the Campaign Trail
-- Trump met with three top vice presidential candidates in Indiana and says he’ll announce the pick Friday morning.
-- Hillary Clinton calls on Americans to reject Trump’s “divisive” candidacy.
-- Trump is seeking $10 million in damages from a former senior campaign consultant.
A Farewell to Dallas’ Fallen
Los Angeles native Lorne Ahrens stood 6-foot-5 and weighed 300 pounds — described by some as a “supersized can of kickass” who the day before he was killed bought a meal for a homeless man. He was among the officers laid to rest on Wednesday in Dallas, as the city held back-to-back-to-back services. More from the scene.
Iran’s President Feels the Heat
President Obama isn’t the only leader facing criticism over the Iran nuclear deal signed a year ago. Iranians are becoming frustrated with economic conditions under President Hassan Rouhani, who vowed the pact would create jobs and fuel growth. Add to that allegations of corruption within the government, and Rouhani could face a tough reelection bid next year.
Faster. Higher. Stronger. Older.
Age is just a number, right? For elite athletes, the answer is yes and no. More and more are remaining competitive well into their 30s and 40s — just take a look at the U.S. Olympic team heading to Rio de Janeiro. But longevity doesn’t happen on its own. See what keeps athletes going, and you may pick up some ideas for yourself. And yes, we know: You’re getting wiser, not older!
Hola, Hipsters?
There’s gentrification, and then there’s gentefication. That’s the term for change in a neighborhood driven by Latinos with higher incomes and education levels. It may be coming to El Mercado, a shopping destination in Boyle Heights where you can buy countless Virgin Mary portraits, folklorico dresses the colors of the Mexican flag and perfume touted for its ability to bring success. Is a craft beer bar in its future?
CALIFORNIA
-- Fresno police have released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of an unarmed 19-year-old.
-- Santa Monica prosecutors obtain their first conviction of an Airbnb host under the city’s tough home-sharing laws.
-- Black Lives Matter demonstrators say they aren’t leaving L.A. City Hall’s steps until Police Chief Charlie Beck is removed.
-- Real-life “Jaws”: A great white shark sank its teeth into a fisherman’s boat in Monterey Bay.
NATION-WORLD
-- A new report, based in part on Los Angeles Times investigations, says a U.S. missile defense system is “simply unable to protect the public.”
-- New British Prime Minister Theresa May vows to rise to the challenge of a split from the European Union.
-- Why India’s killing of a 21-year-old militant sparked days of deadly rioting in Kashmir.
-- Another aspect of the South China Sea ruling: The tribunal accused China of killing turtles, coral and giant clams.
-- Brain changes wrought by a gene linked to Alzheimer’s may begin in childhood, scientists say.
HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS
-- The Emmy nominations are this morning. Get our complete coverage here.
-- “Ghostbusters” stars Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon have a solution for dealing with haters.
-- At the Hollywood Bowl, Gustavo Dudamel and Lang Lang do their bit for cultural healing.
-- A Los Angeles rock ’n’ roll label marks 25 years of staying weird.
-- Universal film chief Jeff Shell gets detained in Russia: “I did feel like I was in a ‘Jason Bourne’ movie.”
BUSINESS
-- A real estate expert explains why housing prices in Southern California are back at pre-recession highs.
-- The business of “Pokemon Go”: There could be a lot more money in it for Nintendo and others alike.
-- The U.S. has filed a trade complaint against China over duties on nine key raw materials.
-- A Chinese company could buy a 49% stake in Paramount Pictures.
SPORTS
-- And away he goes: Trevor Denman, now that he’s free of the traffic, is ready to return to race calling at Del Mar.
-- Lessons from the swamp: USC football will try to win the Helton way.
OPINION
-- What Trump would get with Mike Pence as VP: a yes man.
-- Don’t make marijuana California’s cash cow.
WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE READING
-- Feeling exhausted? A new book says that isn’t new to our hyperconnected era. (Aeon)
-- NBA player Bismack Biyombo sends money back home to Congo to build schools and more. (The Undefeated)
-- The adventures of Larry the cat, prime mouser at No. 10 Downing St. (NPR)
ONLY IN L.A.
The red-soled shoes. Some people can spot them a mile away. They’re the trademark of French designer Christian Louboutin, who has a home in Los Feliz, among several other places. Where to find furnishings for all those houses? The Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena is a key stop for him. Tag along on Louboutin’s latest shopping trip in this story and video, and you’ll learn what he bought, where he likes to eat in L.A. and — most important — how many shoes he owns.
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