
Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Debate Homelessness Response
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman have sparred over their respective approaches to addressing the rising homelessness crisis in the city.
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Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman have sparred over their respective approaches to addressing the rising homelessness crisis in the city.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman expressed frustration with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, citing a 'lack of urgency' in addressing city issues, as the two Democrats prepare to face each other.

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications is unlawful. This decision has been welcomed by Indian diaspora groups and impacts the application process for these work visas.

Nine days after the election, LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman has unexpectedly overtaken former reality TV personality Pratt in the LA Mayoral vote count, leading to questions about the sudden shift.
Nithya Raman is reportedly closing the gap on Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles Mayor race, with hundreds of thousands of ballots still awaiting tabulation.

The Los Angeles mayoral race heads toward a likely runoff as Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman make final pitches before Election Day on Tuesday.

France's national football team coach Didier Deschamps revealed the 26-player squad for the upcoming World Cup. Star players Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele are set to lead the team.

Nithya Raman, the first Asian American woman and first South Asian to serve on the Los Angeles City Council, is making waves in the city's mayoral race. She has been noted for her strong backing from urban voters.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has become the first major American school district to restrict students' screen time during classwork. This new policy aims to reduce digital distractions and promote more traditional learning methods.

Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has publicly criticized Nithya Raman, accusing her campaign of being a 'scam' and claiming she 'disappeared into the crowd' like a 'pickpocket' after being elected.

Jimmy Kimmel publicly trolled Spencer Pratt by renting him a U-Haul after Pratt's loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race, jokingly encouraging him to leave the city.

Israel and Iran have temporarily ceased counterstrikes following a plea from Donald Trump, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel's right to self-defense and warned of continued conflict with Iran and Hezbollah. Netanyahu also confirmed a ceasefire but threatened a strong response to any new attacks, indicating that the war with Iran and Hezbollah is not over.
The Los Angeles mayoral race has narrowed to candidates Bass and Raman, following the loss of Spencer Pratt. Reality star Spencer Pratt is currently in third place, trailing behind Nithya Raman, indicating his campaign has not secured a leading position.

California held its primary elections to select candidates for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and various congressional seats, with results offering clues for the battle for control of Congress. Notable candidates included Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles Mayor, among others.

L.A. Councilwoman Nithya Raman has called upon gubernatorial candidates to back uncapped tax incentives for film and TV production, appearing with entertainment figures to advocate for the measure ahead of the election.

Reality star Spencer Pratt's campaign for LA mayor has drawn controversy after he was accused of misleading voters about living in a trailer while actually staying at the luxurious Hotel Bel-Air. Pratt has since defended his actions amid the heated race.

Mayoral candidate Karen Bass has announced her support for unlimited film tax credits, aligning with her rival Nithya Raman. She also expressed concerns about a potential Paramount-WBD merger if it leads to massive job losses.

Highly rated councilmember makes last-minute entry after endorsing former ally Karen Bass – can she build a campaign to win? Nithya Raman, a progressive urban planner, entered Los Angeles politics with a bang when she was elected to city council in 2020, defeating an incumbent Democrat endorsed by Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton. More than five years on, the 44-year-old is making waves again with her last-minute entry into the LA mayoral race. Raman filed to run just hours before the deadlin...

Nithya Raman has condemned the killing of a dog named Jameson by LAPD officers in a Canoga Park apartment complex on June 13, calling for the immediate release of bodycam footage.

Nithya Raman has advanced to the runoff election for Los Angeles mayor, while former reality TV star and Trump-backed candidate Spencer Pratt was eliminated from the race. Raman will now face Karen Bass in the final contest.

Peru's presidential election is heading for a close finish, with candidates Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori in a neck-and-neck race as vote counting continues. The tight results indicate a highly polarized political landscape and potential for complex governance.
The mayoral vote count between Nithya Raman and former MTV star Spencer Pratt has become a dramatic affair, with Raman closing in on Pratt.

Spencer Pratt has gained voter attention by releasing a controversial video of a homeless man near a ballot box, using it to criticize politicians Karen Bass and Nithya Raman over the issue of homelessness.
The upcoming primary for Mayor of Los Angeles features incumbent Karen Bass defending her position against two frontrunning challengers: conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt and progressive city council member Nithya Raman.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman addressed various critical issues, including the production crisis, political attacks, and the Paramount-WBD merger, in an interview.
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has criticized L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, alleging she has not adequately addressed the city's production crisis despite Hollywood's support for her.