Notre Dame High’s Aja Johnson is thriving in shotput, discus
Nick Garcia, the throws coach at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, calls shotputter and discus thrower Aja Johnson “the dragon slayer.”She’s only 5 feet 3 but…
‘Mark Twain’ review: New bio explores iconic writer’s highs and lows
Book Review Mark Twain By Ron ChernowPenguin Press: 1,200 pages, $45If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from…
Santa Margarita High’s Teagan O’Dell sets 2 swimming records
On a day in Southern California when temperatures exceeded 100 degrees in many locations, Teagan O’Dell of Santa Margarita High turned the pool at Mt.…
Tennis players unite to pay tribute to Loyola High’s Braun Levi
On a scorching Friday afternoon at L.A. Valley College, Loyola and Harvard-Westlake High tennis players gathered for a moment of silence wearing T-shirts that read…
European markets repeatedly reach new highs despite risks of a US-EU trade war
The European stock markets have been exceptional this year, with both the Euro Stoxx 600 Index and the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs, despite the…
European gas prices spike to 2-year highs as storage levels falter
European gas prices have surged 30% in the past month as colder weather, weak renewables, and supply concerns strain storage levels, now at their lowest…
European equities surge to 24-year highs, DAX sets new record
European stock markets continued their rally on Friday, with large-cap indices reaching levels unseen in over two decades. ADVERTISEMENTInvestors are increasingly optimistic about further interest…
Buena High’s Karisma Lewis living up to her name
Southern California is home to many of the top 2026 high school girls basketball prospects in the country.In Ventura County no junior is being more…
UK bond yields soar to multi-decade highs: Is it a new ‘Truss moment’?
UK gilt yields hit multi-decade highs, with 10-year yields at 4.90% and 30-year at 5.40%. The pound slumped to a 14-month low. Analysts debate if…
Defense, Novo and Nestle: 2024 Highs and Lows in European Stocks
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessA big rally in defense stocks, deal-fueled gains in banks and a surge in Siemens Energy AG shares were among the main…
Column: Damien High’s Nate Garcia is latest 7-foot basketball star
Standing next to 7-foot center Nate Garcia of Damien High is like reaching the top of a mountain. You feel in awe, especially when you…
Coffee prices at record highs – there’s not so much coffee in Brazil
There are growing concerns about the crop in Brazil and Vietnam, the world's biggest coffee producers. ADVERTISEMENTCoffee prices have hit a 47-year high. That is as…
Why have European natural gas prices soared to more than 1-year highs?
European natural gas prices hit €46/MWh in November, spiking 16% on the month due to a cold snap, reduced wind output, and Russia-Ukraine tensions. LNG…
Weekly recap: Uncertainty moves markets into retreat from all-time highs
Global markets are set to finish the week lower due to uncertainties surrounding the economic and political landscape ahead of the US presidential election and…
Germany’s economic sentiment improves, DAX index hits record highs
October's rise was driven by interest rate cut expectations and export optimism, despite a worsening current outlook. The DAX hit record highs, boosted by falling…
Hart High’s Zach Rogozik sets school record with seven touchdowns
The Hart-versus-Canyon football rivalry has produced some terrific individual performances through the years, and senior running back Zach Rogozik of Hart put his name in…
Oscar Rios is Downey High’s go-to guy in key moment
When the Downey High football team has the ball and is trailing, coach Jack Williams holds his trust in one student: 17-year-old quarterback Oscar Rios.“They…
Gold nears record highs ahead of crucial rate decisions by central banks
Gold continues to hover near all-time highs, driven by a weakened US dollar, uncertain global economic outlooks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally shows no…
Japanese stock market sees record highs, beating March as U.S. dollar drops in Tokyo
1 of 2 | The Nikkei Stock Average closed Thursday at 332.89 points while the broader Topix index finished 26.29 points going over its last…
Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record highs in 2023, industry report says | Energy
Renewables’ share of global energy consumption reaches nearly 15 percent, an all-time high. Global fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions hit record highs last…