Jackie Robinson is rebuilt in bronze after theft of statue from Kansas park
LOVELAND, Colo. — As he coats a mold of Jackie Robinson with wax, metalsmith Alex Haines reflected on the extra importance of a project that will…
'I flew with Ryanair and saw so many people making the same £46 mistake'
Passengers at the Birmingham Airport gate were getting pulled from the queue and a dozen rule-breakers were made to cough up Source link
Marin caps short-term rentals, saying coastal communities are dying
DILLON BEACH, Calif. — A stay in Brian Maggi’s house, per the Airbnb listing, is what coastal California dreams are made of. “Bathed in natural sunlight,”…
South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape it | Elections News
South Africans are gearing up for watershed general elections on May 29 that could see the ruling African National Congress (ANC) fail to clinch a…
Honoring Skid Row’s other side — a home to artists, activists, community
Hundreds of artists are set to parade through the streets of Skid Row on Saturday, a brass band booming behind them, in a biennial celebration…
Granderson: Bring on the cannabis cafes, California. Nation needs them
More Americans now consume marijuana on a daily basis than drink alcohol every day, according to a recent study. That’s welcome news for an industry…
Two people dead, another rushed to hospital after firearm incident in Floreat
Two people have died and a third has been rushed to hospital after a shooting incident in Perth's western suburbs.A WA Police spokesperson said emergency…
Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan? | Politics News
Taipei, Taiwan – Protests are expected to resume in Taiwan on Friday over a divisive bill that would greatly expand the investigative powers of parliament…
Trump and GOP echo Nazi, far-right ideology ahead of election
He’s dined with a white supremacist. He’s invoked theories espoused by Nazis in their quest for racial purity. His response to white supremacists marching in…
DOJ sues Live Nation to break up alleged Ticketmaster monopoly
The Justice Department on Thursday announced it has filed a suit against Ticketmaster’s L.A.-based parent company Live Nation Entertainment, seeking to break up the company…
Ratings for streaming movies driven by women and people of color
Amid today’s heated streaming wars, it appears diversity is the secret weapon. Women and people of color played a pivotal role in driving ratings for…
How ‘Sesame Street’ can prepare kids for climate disasters
Twenty-three years ago, “Sesame Street” aired a remarkable series of episodes during which the iconic puppets and their human friends must recover from a hurricane.…
Undocumented immigrants could lose assistance for elderly and disabled
In Bell Gardens, Raquel Martinez said she has relied for nearly three years on a program that pays an assistant to help her make it…
People flocking to 'Maldives of Europe' with crystal clear waters and stunning resorts
For those who don't want to fork out thousands on a Maldives holiday, they might want to add this gorgeous European location to their travel…
Walton Goggins on ‘Fallout’ success and his role in ‘The White Lotus’
A wave of dread swept over Walton Goggins on the first day of work on Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic drama “Fallout.” He was on location by…
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden, beating Trump’s pace
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Biden’s tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark…
How Laci Kaye Booth survived Nashville to make a killer country album
Laci Kaye Booth clearly recalls the career path she’d envisioned in her head. After finishing in fourth place on “American Idol” in 2019, the smoky-voiced…
School, jobs, family: Why Cal State L.A. isn’t roiling with protest
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, the Cal State L.A. student union buzzed with people eating lunch. Outside, students took graduation photos wearing caps and gowns…
Some of California’s most outdoorsy people are moving to…Las Vegas?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — For many, the lure of Las Vegas is the near complete immersion in a man-made world. Visitors bury themselves deep inside temperature-controlled…
LALIFF 2024: What to expect at this year’s film festival
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival kicks off May 29, featuring five days of programming that will pay tribute to women filmmakers and below-the-line…