I went to the UK’s poshest farm shop — one thing stood out well before I set foot inside
The farm shop is in the news again this week because US vice president JD Vance arrived with a huge entourage of security and police…
A hike into horror and an act of courage
Glacier National Park, Mont. — JOHAN looked up. Jenna was running toward him. She had yelled something, he wasn’t sure what. Then he saw it. The open…
Max Muncy is back with four RBI’s in Dodgers’ rout of Cardinals
It might be a cliché this time of year, how injured players who return after the trade deadline can serve as de facto deadline acquisitions…
Blake Snell is sharp in Dodgers return, but Rays get the win
TAMPA, Fla. — Blake Snell nearly had a flawless return from the injured list on Saturday afternoon.If only the Tampa Bay Rays didn’t have slugger Yandy Díaz,…
Scottie Scheffler closes second round with 64, leads British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open.…
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher to win Home Run Derby
ATLANTA — Seattle’s Cal Raleigh won his first Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay’s Junior…
Griffith Park Pool, dry since 2020, to be replaced
The historic Griffith Park Pool, built in 1927 and once the largest aquatic facility in Los Angeles, has been dry since 2020. Now, as summer…
Commentary: Lake Tahoe tragedy provides a life-or-death lesson
TAHOE CITY — Today I offer boating tips for Lake Tahoe — actually, for any body of water.That’s not one of my usual column topics. Normally I…
‘I’ll never set foot on a plane again after hearing Ryanair pilot’s announcement’
The dad was on his way to Morocco with his girlfriend and best pal when the pilot's announcement left him feeling terrified - and it…
Can MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander make Converse a force again?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puzzled people when he debuted his signature Converse shoe during All-Star weekend. Converse? Where Chuck Taylor retros reside? Sure, Gilgeous-Alexander — known simply…
Bombing in Iran sparks concern for historic Isfahan architecture
While military strategists scramble to learn the damage done by U.S. bombs and missiles in Iran, many scholars and Iranian Americans are wondering what this…
‘Noah Davis’ at UCLA Hammer Museum reveals artist’s brilliance
The modest but pungent survey of paintings by Noah Davis at the UCLA Hammer Museum is a welcome event. It goes a long way toward…
USC women finish second at NCAA track and field championships
EUGENE, Ore. — Buoyed by top performances in the hammer throw, high jump and 400 meters, the Georgia women’s track and field squad distanced itself from the…
Sam Burns holds 1-shot lead heading into final round of U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. — Sam Burns only wobbled twice on a soggy Oakmont course Saturday and held his nerve with a great lag from just inside 60 feet…
UK’s ‘most walkable’ seaside resort is perfect for exploring on foot
Experts looked at various factors such as the number of beaches and average hours of sunshine to determine which place in the UK is the…
Beautiful European city that’s ‘an open air museum’ is best explored on foot
Walking holidays don't need to involve remote landscapes and hiking boots - there's one beautiful European city that you'll want on the radar as it's…
Long Beach Poly boys’ 4×400 relay shines at state track championships
CLOVIS, Calif. — The stars close the show and Long Beach Poly’s 4x400-meter relay brought the crowd to its feet with a stunning performance in the final…
‘100 Foot Wave,’ ‘Tylenol Murders’ and ‘Mormon Wives’ for your holiday weekend streaming
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who longs for the expansion of dirty soda chain Swig so we can feel better equipped to…
Birmingham’s Antrell Harris captures City Section titles in 100 and 200
Competing in the same stadium he trains at every day, Antrell Harris sought to defend his home turf Thursday at the City Section Track and…
Why you should visit California’s largest city park right now
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