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The Daily Brief: Explosion Kills Deputies at LASD Training Facility, Stars React to Surprise Cancellation of Colbert's 'The Late Show', and more.

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Deadly Explosion at LASD Training Center Kills Multiple Deputies

A devastating explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Biscailuz Training Academy in East L.A. has left three deputies dead. First responders from LAPD, LAFD, and federal agencies rushed to the scene as Mayor Karen Bass and state officials offered support. The cause of the blast is under investigation.

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Canceled After Trump Lawsuit Fallout

Just days after Stephen Colbert criticized CBS’s parent company for paying a $16 million settlement to Donald Trump, the network abruptly canceled The Late Show, ending Colbert’s decade-long run without a replacement. The move sparked backlash from fans, celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel, and lawmakers including Sen. Adam Schiff, who questioned whether the decision was politically motivated. CBS insists the cancellation was purely financial.

Jane’s Addiction Implodes as Onstage Fight Sparks Dueling Lawsuits

What started as a long-awaited reunion tour for Jane’s Addiction has ended in chaos and court filings. After lead singer Perry Farrell allegedly attacked guitarist Dave Navarro mid-show in Boston, both Farrell and his bandmates filed lawsuits accusing each other of assault, defamation, and financial sabotage. The band claims Farrell’s behavior tanked their tour and a new album, while Farrell alleges years of bullying and a coordinated smear campaign. The fallout has left the tour canceled and the band, once again, broken apart.

Shohei Ohtani’s Next Big Debut? A Children’s Book Starring His Dog

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is stepping up to the plate in a new way—by releasing a children’s book featuring his beloved dog, Decoy. Decoy Saves Opening Day, out February 3, 2026, follows the pup’s race to retrieve his lucky baseball before throwing the first pitch. Co-written with author Michael Blank and illustrated by Fanny Liem, the book is both heartwarming and charitable, with proceeds supporting animal rescue organizations.

Hall Pass Ice Cream Brings Nostalgic Scoops to the Sunset Strip

From the founder of Flour Shop and the team behind Prince St. Pizza, Hall Pass Ice Cream is the Sunset Strip’s newest sweet spot — just in time for National Ice Cream Day. Featuring 13 nostalgic, custard-based flavors (including one hidden scoop) and a retro ‘90s aesthetic, the shop is open late for families and partygoers alike. Think cookies and cream with chocolate chip chunks, vegan chocolate sorbet, and a birthday cake flavor that tastes like childhood.

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