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Industrial accidents in poor neighborhoods are so L.A. And it’s nothing new
It’s been feeling practically biblical around here lately — and it’s not the feeling of holiness. Those odors coming from the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights aren’t the odors of sanctity. They’re the stench of smoke and soot and chlorine, and of burning, rotting, rat-besieged food. They’re from melting insulation foam and whatever it is…
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‘Step down now!’ MAGA rages at Amy Coney Barrett over security plea
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett testified on the need for greater security funding for the Supreme Court, a development that comes after years of threats of violence against judges and occasional horrific murders. But MAGA activists’ reaction to the news was to call for Barrett to resign from the bench and accuse her of…
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15 international streaming series to keep your World Cup fever alive
The biggest gift of the streaming revolution is subtitles. Which is to say, international series (for maximum viewing pleasure, always choose original language and subtitles). Everyone likely already has a favorite or two — “Narcos,” “Call My Agent,” “Borgen,” “Dark” and, of course, “Squid Game” — but for those looking to keep up the global…
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Surprise guests to punch Todd Blanche’s ‘pressure point’ at confirmation hearing: report
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to appear before the Senate Wednesday for a high-stakes confirmation hearing, but according to Punchbowl News, a number of guests are expected to attend the proceeding who could cast a spotlight on an uncomfortable “pressure point” of Blanche’s. Blanche was nominated for attorney general by President Donald Trump…
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LA homeless policy: If this isn’t peak failure, what is?
Has LA homeless policy reached peak absurdity? The California Post reported that a city homeless initiative championed by Councilwoman Nithya Raman has spent more than $60 million to fill three subsidized apartments with homeless Angelenos. Meanwhile, City Hall still pumps hundreds of millions of taxpayers’ dollars into the scandal-marred LA Homeless Services Authority –– despite…
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L7 rocker Jennifer Finch goes public with aggressive cancer diagnosis, reveals gnarly brain surgery scar
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch is battling “an aggressive form of brain cancer” and “may have more good days behind her than ahead.” The rocker’s bandmates revealed her diagnosis on Monday while launching a GoFundMe to help the 59-year-old following “multiple surgeries and serious complications.” “Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support,”…
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They just completed all of L.A. Times’ 101 Best California Experiences — and we’ve got questions!
By December of 2023, Paul Preston realized that his girlfriend Susan Huckle was a big fan of road trips and lists. So for Christmas, he gave her L.A. Times’ ”101 Best California Experiences” zine, a traveler’s bucket list highlighting my top destinations throughout my four decades of traveling the state. The gift, I’m delighted to…
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The most surprising winner of the World Cup was American public transit
Much like its indifference toward soccer, America’s aversion to public transport has made it a global anomaly, an oddity encapsulated by the nation’s sacred pre-game pastime: the tailgate. Here in the US, celebrating sports means driving your big car to a colossal suburban gridiron football stadium, where you’ll grill, baby, grill until the smoky scents…
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Kids forced to beat classmate and scrub floors at state-funded private school
At her private school just beyond the city limits of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Mary “Tracy” Morrison demanded the attention of the 19 students seated on the floor in a circle. She then directed a skinny 13-year-old boy wearing a cartoon Mario shirt to sit in the center. “Raise your hand if he’s ever been mean to…
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10 Mistakes That Can Make Diarrhea Worse
—Juana Mari Moya—Getty Images Nobody wants to talk about diarrhea—until they can’t think about anything else. This summer’s multistate Cyclospora outbreak has a lot of people suddenly paying closer attention to their guts. Unlike the typical 24-hour stomach bug, the parasite can keep people sick for weeks—but once it’s identified and treated with the right…