Jax Taylor leaving ‘The Valley’ to focus on sobriety, mental health
Jax Taylor will not be returning to “The Valley” for Season 3.The 46-year-old reality star’s departure follows a fraught second season on the “Vanderpump Rules”…
The week’s bestselling books, July 20
Hardcover fiction1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books: $30) A story of friendship, love and adversity during the 1980s Space Shuttle program.2. Vera, or…
Softies Burger opens bricks-and-mortar in USC Village
Josh Kim and Sam Hong had successful careers in tech — but in 2022, they decided to start making burgers, bought a few portable griddles…
2028 L.A. Olympics schedule: Dates set for several competitions
LA28 released the first look at the 2028 Olympic competition schedule on Monday, exactly three years before the Games open on July 14, 2028. The…
Detainees describe worms in food, sewage near beds inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
MIAMI — Worms in the food. Toilets that don’t flush, flooding floors with fecal waste. Days without a shower or prescription medicine. Mosquitoes and insects everywhere. Lights…
Musician Ray Stevens recovering after heart attack
Singer Ray Stevens has shared his first update since being admitted to the hospital on July 4 for surgery.According to his Instagram, the 86-year-old has…
On This Day, July 10: Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ begins in Tennessee
1 of 8 | Photograph shows William Jennings Bryan (seated, left, with fan) and Clarence Darrow (standing, center, with arms folded) at an outdoor courtroom…
The week’s bestselling books, July 13
Hardcover fiction1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books: $30) A story of friendship, love and adversity during the 1980s Space Shuttle program.2. The Emperor…
Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich fact-checks her engagement: ‘True’
Jacqui Heinrich, senior White House correspondent for Fox News, just vetted the story of her own engagement to U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on Tuesday. The…
Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline: What’s next for global trade? | Donald Trump News
The global economy is on tenterhooks in the run-up to United States President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline for dozens of countries to reach trade…
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ chomps on big $147-million Fourth of July box office weekend
Dinosaurs ruled the box office once again this weekend as “Jurassic World Rebirth” hauled in a strong $147.3 domestically over the five-day Fourth of July…
On This Day, July 6: ‘Forrest Gump’ opens in U.S. theaters
July 6 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1854, the Republican Party was formally established at a meeting in New York City. In…
Where to eat this 4th of July weekend? Our critic has suggestions
However you might be feeling about the state of our country this long holiday weekend (me: angry, troubled, resolute in staying aligned with the progressive…
Trump confirms U.S. tariffs to start when July 9 deadline arrives
July 4 (UPI) -- American tariffs on dozens of countries will come into effect next Wednesday as scheduled, although several deals could still be worked…
Hundreds rally against immigration raids, budget bill in downtown L.A.
Lawrence Herrera started carrying a folded-up copy of his birth certificate in his wallet last week. He also saved a picture of his passport on…
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025: How to watch on July Fourth
We’ve all eaten an extra hot dog at a Fourth of July barbecue — but only the greats can stomach 50 dogs in rapid fire.Nathan’s…
This July 4 holiday comes after a rough year for America
Happy Birthday, America!Today, you turn 249 and, honestly, you don’t look a day over 248. (Ha ha.)Seriously, it’s perfectly understandable why there’s more gray on…
On This Day, July 4: Continental Congress adopts Declaration of Independence
July 4 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain. In…
Fear of immigration raids cancels Los Angeles Fourth of July events
July 3 (UPI) -- Immigration raids and enforcement actions have prompted some Southern California communities to cancel their annual Independence Day fireworks displays, officials announced…
Fourth of July weekend: 12 movies and TV shows to watch
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who needs something to watch while complaining about the annoying people shooting off fireworks well past the…