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Stanley is recalling 2.6 million mugs sold in the U.S. after the company received dozens of consumer complaints, including some users who reported getting burned and requiring medical attention.  The recall covers all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs, which are double-walled mugs sold in a number of colors and sizes that came with a polypropylene lid, according to the recall notice posted Thursday by the Consumer Safety Product Commission. The Stanley logo, a winged bear with a crown, appears on the front and bottom of the mug.  The company has received 91 reports worldwide about the lids coming loose while in use, leading to 38 burn injuries. The CSPC said 16 of the complaints stemmed from U.S. consumers, including 2 burn injuries. “Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel mugs and contact Stanley to receive a free replacement lid, including shipping,” the CSPC said in its statement. Stanley mugs have become a pop culture phenomenon, especially its mega-sized Stanley Adventure Quencher, which can hold up to 40 ounces of liquid. The current recall involves smaller travel mugs whose lid threads

The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for the driver of a Nissan who struck and killed a pedestrian in an alley in the Westlake neighborhood the night of Dec. 2. At about 11 p.m., a pedestrian was in an alley west of Westlake Avenue and north of Wilshire Boulevard when a silver Nissan Sentra hit him, police said in a news release. The man, whose name and age have not been released, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Sentra, which is believed to be from the years 2007-12, fled the scene without stopping to help. Video of the Sentra can be seen here. A reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the driver. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Investigator Gabriela Diaz at 213-833-3713 or email her at 36160@lapd.online. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). To report information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

The website for Los Angeles International Airport remains down Thursday morning as officials troubleshoot problems within the computer system. “Los Angeles World Airports detected anomalies in our communication network earlier this morning,” the airport authority that owns and operates LAX wrote in a statement about the situation. LAWA stated that steps were taken to isolate its system while the anomalies were assessed. Officials did not describe the incident as a cyberattack although the airport’s flylax.com website would not load Thursday morning. “The airport is operating at full capacity and there are minimal impacts on airport operations,” LAWA stated. Officials also recommended that guests check with their airline for information before heading to the airport. Check back for updates on this developing story.

A Super Lotto Plus ticket sold in Artesia won the $47 million jackpot, California Lottery officials announced. The ticket matched five of the winning numbers and the Mega number. It was purchased at Fresh Catch Seafood Market, 11618 South St., Artesia. Five California Lottery players become millionaires from Scratcher games  Another ticket matched five of the winning numbers but not the Mega number. That ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven at 2200 S. Haven Ave. in Ontario. The grand prize for the next drawing on Saturday, Dec. 14, is now an estimated $7 million, with a cash value of $3.3 million. The winning numbers were 11, 19, 24, 38 and 41, with a Mega number of 26.

An undercover investigator ensnared a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy who allegedly tried to meet a 15-year-old for sex, authorities said. Anthony Russo, 52, was arrested on Wednesday after the RCSD received a tip on Tuesday, the department said in a news release. An undercover investigator pretending to be a 15-year-old contacted Russo, who “shared explicit material and communicated his intent to meet with the supposed minor to engage in sexual acts,” the release said. Russo was taken into custody and resigned his role in the corrections division after his arrest. Russo was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on charges of sending harmful material to a minor and attempting to meet a minor for sex. Jail records show Russo, who was arrested at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, also faces a misdemeanor charge of molesting a person under the age of 18. He is free on $50,000 bail and is due to appear at the Riverside Hall of Justice on Jan. 24. No further details will be released, investigators said.

Powerful earthquakes like the one felt last week across Northern California are stark reminders for people to plan — perhaps to fortify their home or business or, at minimum, finally build that earthquake kit. But for the Devils Hole pupfish, a critically endangered species found only in a deep limestone cave in Death Valley, an earthquake signals that it’s time to do something a bit more intimate. Scientists say the fish’s likely response to the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, which rattled a large swath from San Francisco to Reno to southern Oregon, was to increase spawning activity to protect their population. It’s a phenomenon that’s happened during several prior earthquakes. About two minutes after the earthquake, the water in Devils Hole — about 500 miles away from the quake’s epicenter — started flowing. Scientists estimate the waves, known as a seiche, were nearly 2 feet high. For the typically still-water environment, the waves disrupted the shallow shelf that the pupfish use as a spawning area, likely knocking eggs deep into the cavern. “There have been observations in the past that after flooding events and after these

Maison Margiela’s creative director John Galliano, the iconoclastic couturier who previously headed artistry at Givenchy and Christian Dior, is leaving his post at the luxury French fashion house after a decade-long run. The British designer, 64, announced his goodbye Wednesday via Instagram after employees at Maison Margiela were informed about his exit ahead of the company Christmas party, Women’s Wear Daily reported. Galliano’s departure also marks the end of his groundbreaking partnership with Diesel founder turned Italian fashion mogul Renzo Rosso, whose OTB Group is the parent company to Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor & Rolf. In a lengthy statement, the celebrated and controversial artist said he was grateful for “this life-saving creative moment and the safe space we have built together” and the “second chance” that Rosso and Martin Margiela gave him. “My heart overflows with joyous gratitude, and my soul smiles,” he wrote. “For I am 14 years old today — 14 years sober. Living a life better than I ever dreamt possible.” Although Galliano did not say what he plans to do next, the flamboyant and theatrical designer said he would share

A board member of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has been censured for making a racist remark about an Arab American employee. The MWD board of directors voted to censure John Morris, a member representing the city of San Marino, after an investigation found that he used a racist term when he referred to a staff member at a board event last year. The district said the investigation was conducted in response to an anonymous complaint and determined that Morris’ remark violated the MWD’s antidiscrimination policy. Mohsen Mortada, the district’s chief of staff, said in a recent letter that during a December 2023 visit to Gene Camp, a facility in the desert, Mortada overheard an MWD director refer to him as a “camel jockey.” He did not name the board member who uttered the slur, but officials confirmed that the incident he described was the same that led to the public rebuke of Morris. Mortada, an American citizen who emigrated from Syria in 1987, said in the letter that he did not file a formal complaint, but was later interviewed by an investigator.

Dua Lipa on upcoming performance Dua Lipa on big year, upcoming special performance featuring a 53-piece orchestra 06:17 Pop superstar Dua Lipa is having a very big year.  Her third album, “Radical Optimism,” went to No. 1 in 11 countries, she kicked off a world tour, and headlined the Glastonbury Festival. Now, we are getting “An Evening with Dua Lipa,” a special concert that reimagines all of her hit songs performed with a 53-piece orchestra at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. The performance will air Sunday night on CBS and Paramount+. “It was always on the top of my list of places that I’ve been dreaming to perform in. And I just love, you know, the theater element of the venue and how grand it is, but also very intimate,” she told “CBS Mornings” on Thursday. She shared that performing in smaller, more intimate settings allowed her to connect more personally with the audience and engage with her music on a deeper level, something she had missed while focusing on larger shows. Performing with the orchestra was a transformative experience for her.  “It completely helps

Behind Biden’s historic pardons, sentences commuted – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden announced almost 1,500 people would get their sentences commuted and 39 Americans would be pardoned for nonviolent crimes. CBS News’ Willie James Inman reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Trump is Time’s Person of the Year, Patel pushes for FBI post – CBS News Watch CBS News Donald Trump is Time’s Person of the Year. This comes as the president-elect prepares for his second term in the White House, and as his picks for the top posts across federal agencies, including the FBI, continue courting senators for support through the confirmation process. Axios’ Juliegrace Brufke joins CBS News with more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Thursday issued a rule to limit bank and credit union lending fees that it says will save consumers $5 billion annually.  The rule, which applies to the banks and credit unions with more than $10 billion in assets, gives these institutions three options: They can charge an overdraft fee of $5; charge a fee that covers their costs or losses; or continue to charge fees of any amount, so long as they disclose the terms of the overdraft loan and are compliant with lending laws. Banks can currently charge as much as they want in overdraft fees. On average, they charge around $35 each time a customer overdraws funds from their accounts, according to the CFPB. The CFPB expects the rule to save consumers $5 billion annually in overdraft fees, or $225 per household that pays overdraft fees. “For far too long, the largest banks have exploited a legal loophole that has drained billions of dollars from Americans’ deposit accounts,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a statement Thursday. “The CFPB is cracking down on these excessive junk

YouTube TV, the live TV streaming service giant, is raising its prices for current subscribers in the new year. Again. The service announced the price hike on Thursday in the form of emails sent out to subscribers, followed by social media statements. The new price was set at $82.99 per month for the base plan, up from the previous price of $72.99. New subscribers will see that new price as early as Thursday, while the new rate will hit the wallets of current subscribers on Jan. 13. YouTube TV cited the “rising cost of content” for the price raise. “We don’t make these decisions lightly, and we realize this impacts our members,” a statement reads. “With many exciting shows and live events coming up in 2025, we remain committed to bringing you the best of TV, all in one place.” YouTube TV, owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, launched in 2017 for $35 per month as an alternative to traditional cable services. It jumped to $50 after adding Discovery networks in 2019, according to Yahoo Finance. The service announced that it crossed 8 million subscribers

Warner Bros. Discovery announced a major restructuring Thursday, a preliminary step that could lead to the breakup of the battered media company. Investors cheered the news that the company was separating its linear networks — including CNN, TBS, Food Network, Cartoon Network and HGTV — into a distinct unit within the company. The move comes after Warner Bros. Discovery took a $9-billion write-down in August to reflect the diminishing value of its basic cable channels. The other half of the enterprise will be dedicated to producing movies and award-winning television shows and its newer direct-to-consumer businesses. This unit — called Studios & Streaming — will be comprised of the Burbank-based Warner Bros. movie and television studios, premium channel HBO and the Max streaming platform. The move comes less than a month after Comcast announced that it would spin off its linear cable channels, including MSNBC, CNBC and USA Network, into a separate publicly traded company. Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t going that far — at least not yet — because it still heavily depends on the revenue that it receives from distribution fees for its cable

“Conclave” and “Wicked” each earned 11 nominations Thursday for the Critics Choice Awards which will be presented at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and broadcast on E! on Jan. 12. The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards show will be hosted by Chelsea Handler and will be available on the streaming service Peacock on Jan. 13. The Critics Choice Association made the nominations announcement Thursday. “Conclave” is nominated for Best Picture and Best Acting Ensemble, with Ralph Fiennes recognized in the Best Actor category and Isabella Rossellini up for Best Supporting Actress. “Wicked” is up for Best Acting Ensemble, and castmates Cynthia Erivo is nominated for Best Actress and Ariana Grande for Best Supporting Actress. Jon M. Chu is a contender for Best Director, with Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, and Alice Brooks for Best Cinematography. “Dune: Part Two” and “Emilia Perez” received 10 nominations each, and both are up for Best Picture. “A Complete Unknown,” “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Nickel Boys,” “Sing Sing,” and “The Substance” are the other Best Picture nominees. The Critics Choice Awards begin at 7 p.m.