Lakers solve one problem in Game 2 win, but about the other?
Hey everyone, it’s L.A. Times writer Dan Woike, welcome to the Lakers newsletter, a once-a-week look into the team Netflix comedy “Running Point” is loosely…
Better to leave with something: More immigrants opt to self-deport
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NBA insiders break down the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff series
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times Lakers newsletter, a weekly look into the slow descent madness of a writer who attended…
As Hollywood faces tariff trouble, don’t downplay the China problem
If you’ve been reading this newsletter, you know that Hollywood is already in a tough spot. President Trump’s tariffs, the resulting stock market volatility and…
Canadians are boycotting Palm Springs due to Trump provocations
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Why Hollywood is not alarmed enough about Gen Z
Last week, people from all over the film industry descended on Las Vegas to debate the future of the theatrical experience at CinemaCon, the annual…
Woman trying for baby ends up with triplets after her family was hit by Covid
A WOMAN trying for a baby ended up pregnant with triplets — after her family was hit by Covid.Sarah Floyd, 37, and partner David, 41,…
No, Adam Devine is not dying from stiff person syndrome
Adam Devine is dying. Adam Devine is not dying. Adam Devine has had a devil of a time the last few years with doctors trying…
Lakers newsletter: In defense of LeBron James amid a playoff push
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we can see the end of a long 82-game season only to…
Top movie theater lobbyist wants a minimum 45-day theatrical window
LAS VEGAS — As movie theaters struggle to consistently bring back audiences, the nation’s top cinema lobbyist called on Hollywood studios to hold back movies longer from…
Huge change to pub rules set to come into force in HOURS and punters are fuming – check how it will affect you
A MAJOR change to pub licensing laws is coming into effect in just hours, with punters left fuming by the change.During the pandemic, the government relaxed…
Lakers newsletter: How a free throw turned LeBron James’ night around and led to a win
INDIANAPOLIS — Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we check in every week on a team that’s had such a…
Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessPMN Real EstateAuthor of the article:The Canadian PressSammy HudesPublished Mar 26, 2025 • 2 minute read You can save this article by…
The 2025 box office is off to a terrible start. Is the problem supply or demand?
The first quarter of 2025 has been bleak for the movie theater business. The year that many analysts thought would be the one when the…
Lakers newsletter: There’s no place like home for the Lakers
Hey everyone and welcome to the Times’ Lakers newsletter, a little something I’m able to write in between the continuous quarters of basketball that the…
Paramount+ gains altitude from streaming bets. Can it compete long term?
When Paramount+ launched in 2021, there were plenty of reasons to believe the service with the self-proclaimed “mountain of entertainment” would end up relegated to…
Dodgers receive rock star welcome in Tokyo as opening day nears
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Wildflower season has arrived in Southern California
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Lakers newsletter: What’s going on with all the Lakers’ injuries?
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ latest Lakers Newsletter, a weekly reminder to our most loyal readers that I am not…
Mayor Karen Bass’ deleted text messages raise eyebrows and questions
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