Derek Tran takes a 36 vote lead in CA45

No art to share; Tran has a tiny lead against Rep. Michelle Steel in a race that’s virtually grunted to head to a recount.

Jurors to hear closing arguments in trial of Ohio officer charged in the killing of Ta’Kiya Young
An Ohio officer faces murder, involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault charges in the death of a pregnant black mother.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers quits OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails
The announcement arrived one day after Summers said he’s stepping back from public commitments in the fallout of Jeffrey Epstein revelations.
Migrants thought they were in court for a routine hearing. Instead, it was a deportation trap
For many immigrants, courtrooms have also become deportation traps under the Trump administration.
LeBron James returns with a double-double as Lakers beat Jazz
James has 11 points and 12 assists in the first game of his 23rd NBA season, and Luka Doncic has 37 points and 10 assists as they pull away for a 140-126 win. James plays 30 minutes after missing training camp and their first 14 games due to sciatica.
UCLA men crush Sacramento State, but they’re still searching for a spark
The 19th-ranked Bruins (4-1) cruise to a 79-48 win, but it’s another unconvincing effort against an unconvincing opponent from a team that looks to be in need of a jolt.