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Mother of DUI Victim Braun Levi Calls for Tougher California Laws

The mother of 18-year-old Braun Levi joined Los Angeles County prosecutors and local leaders this week to demand tougher DUI penalties, months after her son was allegedly killed by a repeat drunk driver in Manhattan Beach. Speaking publicly for the first time since the fatal crash, Jennifer Levi urged state lawmakers to reform what she called broken DUI laws as prosecutors announced murder and manslaughter charges against the accused driver. Levi, now a DUI reform advocate, says her mission is to prevent other families from suffering the loss her community continues to grieve.

FBI and Congress Expand Probe Into Massive Minnesota Pandemic Fraud

Federal authorities and congressional investigators are intensifying scrutiny of a sprawling Minnesota fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions in pandemic aid through sham day care and food distribution operations. The FBI says the investigation remains active, with dozens of indictments and convictions already secured and more potential charges ahead. The widening probe has also fueled calls for accountability from Governor Tim Walz as questions mount about oversight failures during his administration.

Downtown’s Original Pantry Set to Reopen With Much of Its Former Crew

After more than a century as a cornerstone of downtown Los Angeles, the Original Pantry Cafe is preparing to reopen following its March closure. New owner Leo Pustilnikov has reached an agreement with the labor union representing the staff to bring back many longtime employees, preserving the spirit of the legendary diner while creating new jobs for local residents. The revival aims to honor the Pantry’s deep cultural legacy and restore a place that has fed generations of Angelenos.

DOJ Finds New Trove of Epstein Files as Political Fallout Intensifies

The Department of Justice says it has uncovered a massive cache of previously unreleased investigative files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny of powerful figures named in the records, including President Trump and former President Bill Clinton. The discovery comes weeks after a missed deadline under the Epstein Transparency Act and has prompted fresh questions about why key materials were not disclosed earlier, particularly in the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell. As the DOJ reviews and redacts the documents, lawmakers from both parties are warning of potential contempt proceedings if the remaining files are not released in the new year.

Viral TikTok Door Kick Challenge Prompts Urgent Police Warnings

Law enforcement agencies nationwide are warning parents and teens about the viral TikTok Door Kick Challenge, a dangerous prank involving kicking or pounding on strangers’ doors for social media views. Police say the trend has already caused property damage, arrests, and heightened risk of deadly confrontations as homeowners respond in fear. The National Fraternal Order of Police cautions that what may seem like a prank can quickly escalate into felony charges or fatal outcomes, urging families to intervene before serious harm occurs.

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