On ‘New Heights,’ Taylor Swift reveals ‘Life of a Showgirl’ release date
Taylor Swift will enter her latest era in a matter of months. The ubiquitous “Shake It Off” pop star announced her upcoming album, “The Life…
Hiltzik: Social Security is all about your own future
Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a clear mind about the value of Social Security on Aug. 14, 1935, the day he signed it into law. “The…
3 highlights from this week’s issue of The Envelope
If you’re feeling a little peckish as you open this week’s letter from the editor, our latest cover subject, “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder, has a…
Chance the Rapper talks about life after divorce, ‘Star Line’ release
Chance the Rapper is opening up about co-parenting with his ex-wife as he prepares to release a new album and go on a national tour.The…
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce says he’s ready to tone down ‘party guy’ image
Travis Kelce is done fighting for his right to party.Or at least the 35-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end is ready to start toning down…
Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe dies 2 months after being shot during a rally
BOGOTA, Colombia — A Colombian senator and presidential hopeful whose shooting at a political rally in June recalled some of the darkest chapters of the country’s drug-fueled…
Cruise ship worker shares reality of life onboard and ‘common’ secret
A British woman who is obsessed with travelling has now revealed what it is like working on a cruise ship – from no days off…
A few slices of life from the future Los Angeles
Aug. 10, 2025 3 AM PT Ham and CheeseBy Steph Cha Author Steph Cha in the kitchen at Louisa’s Trattoria in Larchmont Village. (Genaro Molina…
Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades
CHICAGO — During Donald Trump’s campaign for president last year, he sought to ease the concerns of voters alarmed that the Supreme Court he helped shape during…
Iran’s triple crisis is reshaping daily life | Climate Crisis News
Tehran, Iran – Every morning at 6am, Sara reaches for her phone – not to check messages, but to see when the day’s blackout will…
What if L.A.’s so-called flaws were underappreciated assets rather than liabilities?
In the wake of January’s horrific fires, detractors of Los Angeles — an urban reality often seen as a toxic mixture of unsustainable resource planning…
A taste of Swedish island life – but on the mainland, near Stockholm | Sweden holidays
I moved to Stockholm from London for work a decade ago. As a newcomer with a passion for nature, I remember being eager to soak…
I was 68 and thought I’d never retire due to £13k debt but one quick phone call changed my life
LYING in bed at night 68-year-old Melanie O’Reilly lay awake worrying about how she couldn't afford to quit her £23,500 a year, 37.5-hour a week…
‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’ review: An unsettled life finds focus
Short, pained lives marked by achievement and promise and then abruptly gone leave a restless afterglow. Youth is supposed to fade away, not become one’s…
‘Wednesday’ bosses talk Season 2, plus what to stream this weekend
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who channels Wednesday Addams’ contemptuous energy every day of the week. After a nearly three-year absence, everyone’s…
The secret to a long healthy life? | Travel
Today on The Stream, five ‘Blue Zones’ host some of the healthiest, longest-living people. What’s behind their longevity?Blue Zones are five diverse regions where people live…
In my Gaza maternity ward, life and death coexist, but so does hope | Gaza News
It is 2am in the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency department of Assahaba Medical Complex in Gaza City. Through the open windows, I can hear the…
I’d tried diets but with Mounjaro shed 5.5st in 7 months to save my son’s life – I’ve only gained 3kg since stopping
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Considering a life change? Brace for higher ACA costs
Consumers contemplating an early retirement or starting a business should calculate how Trump administration and congressional policy changes could increase their health insurance costs —…
Flaco Jiménez, titan of Tex-Mex, knew how to beat back la migra with humor
The accordionist commands the stage, his eyes staring off as if in a trance, his fingers trilling out the opening notes of a tune. It’s…