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L.A. County couples get hitched on Valentine’s Day

Dozens of couples across Los Angeles County are looking to tie the knot Friday – which happens to be Valentine’s Day. They’re taking advantage of same-day licensing and ceremonies at four L.A. County clerk's offices. Ceremonies at these will be offered Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.: -- 14340 W. Sylvan St., Van Nuys; – 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk; -- 4716 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd., building B, East Los Angeles; and -- 9355 Burton Way, fourth floor, Beverly Hills. There were 177 couples who got married at L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's offices o

New Cancer Patterns Signal Major Shift in Women's Health

L.A. breaks rainfall record with 2.8 inches; NWS investigates possible tornado

Food

The science behind picking the perfect cake pan

Baking is both an art and a science, and one of the simplest ways to elevate your cakes from good to great is by choosing the right cake pan. The size, shape, and material of your pan can significantly impact the texture, rise, and overall success of your baked goods. Have you ever had a cake turn out dry around the edges but undercooked in the center? The pan you use might be the culprit. Recent studies from the International Culinary Institute indicate that pan material and shape can alter baking times by up to 25%. The right cake pan ensures even baking, proper heat distribution, and

‘Bank jugging’ burglaries on the rise, according to Burbank police

Newsom launches L.A. fire relief efforts with deadline extensions

Health

L.A. leads nation in plant-based milk alternatives

Los Angeles, renowned for its health-conscious culture and progressive lifestyle choices, has witnessed a significant surge in the consumption of plant-based products. This trend aligns with the city's embrace of veganism and sustainable living, leading to a noticeable increase in the availability and consumption of plant-based milks and meat alternatives. The growing demand for plant-based alternatives in L.A. mirrors national trends. Retail sales of plant-based creamers have grown by 62% in the past year, while plant-based cheese and yogurt have seen increases of 41% and 31%, respectivel

3 scientific methods for thawing meat safely and effectively

Danish petition to buy California gets over 200,000 signatures

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Environment|Political|US

Historic flooding hits Kentucky: Death toll rises to 11 as search and rescue continues

KENTUCKY (WLWT) -- Officials are still in the search and rescue phase after heavy rain caused deadly widespread flooding across Kentucky."This is one of the most serious weather events we've dealt with in at least a decade," Gov. Andy Beshear said.President Donald Trump has approved Beshear’s request for an emergency disaster declaration for the state to make federal resources available."Where we are right now is in the emergency response phase. This is the search and rescue phase," Beshear said.Swift Water Boat Teams and 146 Kentucky National Guard soldiers have bee

Political|US

Legal experts explain why removing Eric Adams is easier said than done

Four top deputies in Eric Adams’ administration submitted their resignations Monday, in the latest sign of the New York City mayor’s cratering support among rank-and-file workers and the city’s elected officials.Maria Torres-Springer, first deputy mayor; Anne Williams-Isom, deputy mayor for health and human services; Meera Joshi, deputy mayor for operations; and Chauncey Parker, deputy mayor for public safety, all notified Adams on Monday that they would step down from their posts.“I am disappointed to see them go, but given the current challenges, I understand their decision and wish

Survivors of Delta plane crash in Toronto describe ‘hanging like bats’ and chaos inside the upside-down aircraft

Trump sending fewer market moving social media posts than previous term, study shows

Election|Political|US

What to know about Trump’s appeal to the Supreme Court

President Donald Trump is heading to the Supreme Court for the first time in his second term, using an emergency appeal to call on the justices to let him fire the head of a government ethics watchdog agency.The case, Bessent v. Dellinger, could eventually help clarify whether Congress may create independent agencies that are protected from the whims of the White House, or whether presidents can fire anyone seen as a potential critic.It arrives at a moment when Trump is attempting to consolidate power within the federal government, summarily dismissing federal officials who might challenge him

Americas|Travel|US

A look at recent aviation disasters in North America

The crash of a Delta Air Lines plane in Toronto is the fourth major aviation disaster in North America in the last month. Here's a look at each of the crashes. Passenger plane flips during landing in Toronto A Delta plane arriving Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport from Minneapolis flipped and landed on its roof, injuring at least 17 people. The airport confirmed that an “incident” occurred Monday with the Delta flight and that all 80 passengers and crew are accounted for. Ornge air ambulance said it was transporti

Trump nominates Ed Martin, an ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, to stay as top DC federal prosecutor

DOGE seeks access to highly sensitive taxpayer data at IRS

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Disconnected helplines, undiagnosed HIV cases and unfinished classrooms: Ukraine counts the costs of USAID suspension

Some 400 calls for help went unanswered when the helpline at Ukraine’s Veteran Hub went silent for a week after key funding from the United States was abruptly cut last month.The Ukrainian NGO gets all sorts of calls. Some come from military families who have just found out their loved one was killed on the frontline. Some are from injured veterans who are struggling to cope with their return to civilian life or need help navigating the bureaucracy.And some calls can save lives.“Just a few days before the freeze, we had a request from a person who declared a suicide attempt and was seeking

Europe|Health|World

Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says

Pope Francis’ respiratory infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization, the Vatican said Monday, as concerns grew about the increasingly frail health of the 88-year-old pontiff. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted in recent days and Monday indicate the pope is suffering from a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection that has necessitated a second change in his drug therapy since being hospitalized Friday. Scientists say polymicrobial diseases are caused by a mix of viruses, bacteria, fungi a

Delta plane flips upside down on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

MidEast|Political|World

Israel will leave troops in 5 locations in Lebanon after Tuesday deadline, military spokesperson says

Israel will keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a February 18 deadline for them to withdraw, a military spokesperson said on Monday, as Israeli leaders sought to reassure northern residents that they can return home safely.Under a truce deal brokered by Washington in November, Israeli troops were granted 60 days to withdraw from southern Lebanon where they had waged a ground offensive against fighters from Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah since early October.That deadline was extended to February 18, but Israeli and Lebanese officials as well as foreign diplomats had anti

MidEast|Political|World

Hamas rejects disarmament, vows to fight ‘Israel’s agents’ in Gaza after the war

A senior Hamas official has said the group will not disarm and may even grow after the war in Gaza, warning other countries against cooperating with Israel in the enclave.“Whoever comes to fill Israel’s place (in Gaza) will be treated like Israel,” Osama Hamdan, a Hamas spokesperson and political bureau member, said on Saturday during a panel discussion at the Al Jazeera Forum in the Qatari capital Doha.“Whoever wants to work as an agent for Israel will bear the consequences of being Israel’s agent,” he told the forum.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reacting to speculati