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The Daily Brief: Former Vice President Dick Cheney Passes at 84, Free Metro Rides Around LA for Election Day, and more.
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Good Afternoon! It’s Tuesday, November 4.
A mix of sun and clouds was seen across Los Angeles on Tuesday, with highs topping out at 72°. More clouds are expected on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to ease slightly and a high of 70° forecast.
Dick Cheney, Former Vice President and Architect of Post-9/11 Policy, Dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the former vice president whose decades in Washington made him one of the most powerful — and polarizing — figures in American politics, has died at 84. From the Pentagon to the White House, Cheney helped shape U.S. military and national security policy from the Cold War through the “War on Terror,” leaving behind a legacy marked by both strategic influence and lasting controversy.

Ride the Metro for Free This Election Day
To help Angelenos get to the polls, the Los Angeles Metro is offering free rides on all bus, rail, bike share, and Metro Micro services from Nov. 4 through 3 a.m. on Nov. 5. Parking at Metro lots is also free, and several stations—including Union Station and North Hollywood—feature ballot drop boxes for convenient voting. Whether you’re dropping off your ballot or voting in person, Metro’s got your ride covered.
LA Tech Siblings Claim Judge’s Secret Affair Rigged Their Case
Twin tech executives Bahar and Bardia Dejban say their pursuit of justice was sabotaged by a secret relationship between a powerful Texas judge and the lawyer representing their opponents. In a new lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, the former Volusion leaders accuse Jackson Walker LLP and its partners of conspiring with Judge David R. Jones to manipulate proceedings and destroy their careers—a scandal that has already rocked the legal world and forced the judge’s resignation.
Rick Caruso Keeps Quiet on His Political Future During Live Show Appearance
At a live taping of The Adam Carolla Show held at The Americana at Brand, real estate mogul Rick Caruso spoke about Los Angeles, philanthropy, and wildfire recovery—but dodged questions about his political future. Despite mounting speculation that he’s eyeing a 2028 campaign, Caruso offered no hints, joking that the only announcement he’d make that night was where he’d be going to dinner.
Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400 Million Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
A federal judge has officially ended Justin Baldoni’s explosive $400 million lawsuit against It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others after Baldoni missed a court-ordered deadline to amend his complaint. The dismissal marks the conclusion of a months-long legal saga involving dueling harassment and defamation claims, with the court calling the ruling a “complete vindication” for Lively and Reynolds. The original harassment case against Baldoni, however, remains set for trial in March 2026.
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