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Olympics-Dion makes return to live stage in Paris opening ceremony Olympics-Dion makes return to live stage in Paris opening ceremony Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing Joyce DiDonato stars in `Eden in Olympia' coinciding with Paris Games, a call to climate action Joyce DiDonato stars in `Eden in Olympia' coinciding with Paris Games, a call to climate action
Science
SpaceX, NASA to launch Crew-9 mission next month SpaceX, NASA to launch Crew-9 mission next month Perseverance rover finds evidence that suggests ancient microbial life might have existed on Mars Browns RB Chubb does post-practice sprints as he continues rapid recovery from gruesome knee injury
Technology
New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system Senators call on Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers' sale of driving data to brokers SpaceX, NASA to launch Crew-9 mission next month SpaceX, NASA to launch Crew-9 mission next month
World
Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, ASEAN top diplomat meetings joined by US, China Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, ASEAN top diplomat meetings joined by US, China Air defences down 12 Ukrainian drones in the space of an hour in southern region, governor says Biden, Jordan's king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks Biden, Jordan's king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks
Sports
Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here’s what to know Framber Valdez strikes out 10 over 6 1/3 innings and Astros beat Dodgers, 5-0 Profar homers twice to lift San Diego to its 6th straight win, 6-4 over Baltimore
Political
'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters 'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters Trump returns to Minnesota with Midwesterner Vance to try to swing Democrat-leaning state Trump returns to Minnesota with Midwesterner Vance to try to swing Democrat-leaning state With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills
Health
Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here’s what to know Arizona judge rejects wording for state abortion ballot measure. Republicans to appeal Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom's order Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom's order
Economy
Japan touts G20 reaffirmation of forex commitments as key achievement Japan touts G20 reaffirmation of forex commitments as key achievement Senators call on Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers' sale of driving data to brokers Brazil seeks support for tropical forest preservation fund Brazil seeks support for tropical forest preservation fund
Environment
Northern Wyoming plane crash causes fatalities, sparks wildfire Brazil seeks support for tropical forest preservation fund Brazil seeks support for tropical forest preservation fund Video shows escape through flames and smoke as wildfire begins burning the outskirts of Idaho town
Education
The NCAA has agreed to settle a major lawsuit. It still faces a number of challenges Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement State Superintendent explains why reading test cut score was lowered for Alabama third graders
Entertainment
Marvel returns to Comic-Con with hotly anticipated panel about its post-'Deadpool & Wolverine' plans Marvel returns to Comic-Con with hotly anticipated panel about its post-'Deadpool & Wolverine' plans 'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets 'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets Jon Stewart pushes VA to cover troops sickened by uranium after 9/11. Again, they are told to wait Jon Stewart pushes VA to cover troops sickened by uranium after 9/11. Again, they are told to wait
Local
New study debunks myths regarding California homelessness New study debunks myths regarding California homelessness New Hollywood Bowl Museum exhibit explores the origins of the venue New Hollywood Bowl Museum exhibit explores the origins of the venue Neighborhood hopping in LA: Where to eat, play, and stay Neighborhood hopping in LA: Where to eat, play, and stay
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Rum, relaxation, and retro vibes: LA's tiki scene makes a comeback

Tiki bars, known for their tropical décor and fruity cocktails, first emerged in Los Angeles. Now, a resurgence might be on the horizon. These bars create a relaxed atmosphere with thatched roofs, tropical drinks, and Polynesian decor. Tiki bars were popular for offering patrons an exotic escape, a tradition that finds new relevance today. The new documentary, “The Donn of Tiki,” explores the birth of tiki culture and its mysterious founder, Donn the Beachcomber. The film premiered at the Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles. Filmmaker Alex Lamb said, “As I started interviewing people, everyone was talking about Donn

July 26, 2024
Rum, relaxation, and retro vibes: LA's tiki scene makes a comeback
Local

New Hollywood Bowl Museum exhibit explores the origins of the venue

The Hollywood Bowl Museum recently opened an exhibit that showcases the Bowl’s history since it was built over a century ago. “Building the Bowl: From Dream to Destination”, explores into the early days of the venues and those that made it what it is today. According to Hollywood Bowl Museum director Ljiljana Grubisic, these individuals brought diverse perspectives and sometimes conflicting visions to the project. “The spirit of the Hollywood Bowl survived because people believe in the dream,” Grubisic said. “The founders never talked about the Hollywood Bowl as just a venue. They described it as our project, our great

July 25, 2024
New Hollywood Bowl Museum exhibit explores the origins of the venue
Local

From parking to produce, the ultimate guide to LA survival

Because Los Angeles is so large and densely populated, living here can be quite challenging. Many Angelenos pick up life hacks to streamline their daily routines. These tips can help save time, find the best spots to eat, and manage expenses effectively. They are valuable for anyone wanting to thrive in the city. Perhaps the most crucial life hack is conquering the city’s notoriously miserable parking situation. Insiders utilize apps like ParkMobile or PaybyPhone to easily feed meters from their phones and get reminders when time is about to expire. Finding coveted free street spots requires carefully studying neighborhood signs

July 25, 2024
From parking to produce, the ultimate guide to LA survival
Local

New study debunks myths regarding California homelessness

The study found that 91% of participants were California residents who were homeless, and 75% resided in the same county that they had a previous home in. Furthermore, 66% of them were from California, and 87% were from the United States.

July 25, 2024
New study debunks myths regarding California homelessness
Environment|Arts

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

An environmentally themed mural by elusive street artist Banksy that appeared last week on a London street has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism

March 27, 2024
Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism
News|Arts

Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

Chicago's so-called “rat hole” is gone

April 24, 2024
Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
Sports|Arts|Entertainment

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say

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April 29, 2024
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say
News|Political

Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

Democrats believe young Florida voters will go to the polls in November because of the abortion and marijuana measures on the ballot

April 30, 2024
Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm
Entertainment|Arts

'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity's spark

Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday

April 30, 2024
'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity's spark
News|Political

Kazakhstan arrests a former interior minister over crackdown on unrest that left 238 dead

Local media in Kazakhstan say authorities have arrested a former interior minister in connection with a deadly police crackdown on unrest that gripped the country in 2022

April 30, 2024
Kazakhstan arrests a former interior minister over crackdown on unrest that left 238 dead
News|Travel

Zebras get loose near highway exit, gallop into Washington community before most are corralled

There were many people doing double takes Sunday in North Bend, Washington, after four zebras got loose from their trailer and galloped into a neighborhood

April 29, 2024
Zebras get loose near highway exit, gallop into Washington community before most are corralled
News|Sports

Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience

April 30, 2024
Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans
News

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists

April 30, 2024
To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
News|Sports

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision, AP source says

The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter their second round playoff series against defending champion Denver with an unsettled bench because coach Chris Finch will be recovering from knee surgery

April 30, 2024
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision, AP source says
News|Political

Fugitive task forces face dangerous scenarios every day. Here's what to know about how they operate.

A fugitive task force attempting to serve a warrant Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, ended in the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement in a single incident since 2016

April 30, 2024
Fugitive task forces face dangerous scenarios every day. Here's what to know about how they operate.
News|Political

The 4 officers killed in North Carolina were tough but kind and loved their jobs, friends say

Four officers were killed Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since 2016

April 30, 2024
The 4 officers killed in North Carolina were tough but kind and loved their jobs, friends say
News|Political

Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man

The Mexican consul general in Nogales says his foreign ministry is displeased with the decision not to retry an Arizona rancher accused in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property

April 30, 2024
Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
News|Business|Economy

Australian bank Westpac extends moratorium on regional branch closures till 2027

Westpac Banking Corp has pushed back the closures of its regional branches until at least 2027 and will invest more than A$150 million over the next two years to improve services at these

May 15, 2024
Australian bank Westpac extends moratorium on regional branch closures till 2027
News|World

Dutch scale down World War II remembrance to keep ceremony safe

The city of Amsterdam on Tuesday said it would severely restrict attendance to the annual national World War II remembrance on May 4, in a bid to keep the ceremony safe and to

May 15, 2024
Dutch scale down World War II remembrance to keep ceremony safe
News|Economy|Political|World

Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis

Zimbabwe has started circulating a new currency to replace one that has been battered by depreciation and often outright rejection by the people

April 30, 2024
Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis
News|Environment

1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas

Authorities say one person died when a tornado ripped through the small northeastern Kansas city of Westmoreland and destroyed houses, RVs and outbuildings

May 01, 2024
1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas
News|World

Greece convicts six and clears 15 over deadly blaze, victims' families protest

A man was convicted of involuntary arson on Monday for his role in Greece's deadliest wildfire in memory, and five former fire officials found guilty of misdemeanours linked to

May 14, 2024
Greece convicts six and clears 15 over deadly blaze, victims' families protest
Economy|Lifestyle

Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is often considered to be the kick-start to summer and, for car shoppers looking for the best finance and lease deals, a great opportunity to take advantage of a marketplace finally returning to normalcy

May 01, 2024
Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day Weekend
News

Suspect detained after Polish synagogue escapes major damage in firebomb attack

Warsaw authorities detained a teen-ager on Wednesday after a historic synagogue in Poland's capital was hit by a bottle containing a flammable substance, police said, in an incident

May 16, 2024
Suspect detained after Polish synagogue escapes major damage in firebomb attack

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