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Mayor Bass Shrugs Off Fire Chief Vacancy, Sparks Backlash in Fire-Scarred L.A.

Mayor Karen Bass is under fire after stating that Los Angeles doesn’t need a permanent fire chief—months after dismissing LAFD’s first female leader amid deadly wildfires. Her comments, made on Face the Nation, have intensified criticism from residents of Pacific Palisades, where fires killed a dozen and destroyed thousands of homes. The controversy adds fuel to ongoing outrage over emergency mismanagement, underfunded fire services, and a now-paused housing bill tied to the rebuilding effort.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies at 54 in Tragic Drowning Accident

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at age 54 while swimming off the coast of Costa Rica. The Emmy-nominated actor and Grammy-winning musician was on a family trip when he was caught in a strong current. Warner’s multifaceted legacy spans television, music, poetry, and mental health advocacy in the Black community. Read more about his life and impact in our full tribute.

Jack Dorsey Debuts Bitchat: A Messaging App Without the Internet

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat, a new decentralized messaging app that lets users communicate without internet, cellular service, or even a phone number. Using encrypted Bluetooth mesh networks and peer-to-peer technology, Bitchat ensures privacy, autonomy, and offline functionality—part of Dorsey’s broader push for user-controlled, censorship-resistant platforms. The app is currently in beta on Apple TestFlight with no official release date yet.

Alaska Airlines Restores Flights After Major IT Outage

Alaska Airlines grounded all flights Sunday night due to a critical hardware failure that disrupted key systems, stranding passengers and canceling over 150 flights. The airline resumed operations after about three hours and confirmed the issue was not a cybersecurity breach. Travelers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Is Leaving California—And Taking the Burger Chain’s HQ With Her

After more than 75 years in California, In-N-Out Burger is making a major move. Company president and heiress Lynsi Snyder announced she’s relocating her family—and eventually the company’s headquarters—to Tennessee, citing challenges of raising a family and doing business in the Golden State. The move marks a new chapter for the beloved West Coast chain as it continues its eastward expansion.

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