New AI laws, San Francisco politics, ‘Entitlement’ novel

The U.S. says Israel was behind this week’s remote detonations of Hezbollah’s communication devices. How was the operation pulled off?

Gov. Newsom signed several AI bills on Tuesday that protect Hollywood actors, and try to prevent voters from being duped by deepfakes ahead of the November election.

San Francisco’s political landscape is shifting as the mayoral race approaches. A once-liberal city is leaning centrist on crime and homelessness.

Best-selling author Rumaan Alam’s new novel follows a young Black woman who starts working for an elderly billionaire at his philanthropic foundation, then starts to covet his lifestyle.

The moistness of zucchini adds a lot to bakes, creating a more tender crumb. The veggie also boosts longevity and nutrition. And its neutral flavor makes it easy to pair with ingredients.

Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.