D’Angelo Dies at 51, California Storm Warnings, Shutdown Fallout, CA Ballot False Conspiracy Theory, Newsom Signs Wildfire Relief Law, New CA AI Laws, Long Beach Self-Checkout Law

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🗓️ 15 October 2025

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R&B legend D’Angelo has died at 51 after a battle with cancer, remembered as a defining voice of neo-soul with albums like Voodoo and Black Messiah. A major storm is soaking Southern California, bringing flash flood warnings and dangerous driving conditions across the region. The federal shutdown enters a third week as thousands of government workers face layoffs and pay uncertainty. California’s secretary of state is refuting false claims that mail-in ballots expose voters’ choices. Governor Newsom has signed new wildfire insurance laws to speed relief for victims. In business, Newsom signs new AI safety rules into law to protect minors and Long Beach enforces the nation’s first staffing requirements for self-checkout lanes to reduce retail theft.

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0:00.0	This is an LA Times Studios podcast.
0:09.8	Hi, I'm Faith Pino, and you're listening to Headlines from LA Times Studios.
0:14.7	Here's some of today's top stories from the Los Angeles Times.
0:19.4	R&B legend DiAngelo has died at the age of 51.
0:23.8	His family confirmed the news Tuesday, saying the singer passed away after a brave battle
0:28.8	with cancer.
0:30.4	Reporter August Brown reflected on the artist's legacy.
0:34.0	Born Michael DiAngelo Archer, he helped define the Neo Soul era with his groundbreaking
0:39.0	albums, Brown Sugar, and Voodoo, using his smooth voice and raw emotion to reshape R&B in
0:46.4	the late 90s and early 2000s.
0:49.5	Over his career, DeAngelo earned four Grammys, including Best R&B Album for Voodoo and Black Messiah.
0:57.3	To this day, his hit, Untitled How Does It Feel, remains one of the most iconic soul tracks
1:03.0	ever recorded.
1:04.5	His family called him, quote, the shining star of their lives, and asked for privacy as
1:10.0	fans around the world celebrate the timeless music
1:13.6	he left behind.
1:14.6	And a powerful October storm is drenching Southern California this week, the strongest one in years.
1:22.6	Forecasters warn it could bring flooding, mudslides, and dangerous driving conditions across the region.
1:29.5	Experts say it takes just six inches of water to stall a car and two feet to sweep one away.
1:36.0	If a road is flooded, turn around, don't risk it.
1:39.9	Drivers are also urged to slow down, keep headlights on when wipers are running, and give
1:45.5	extra space between vehicles.
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