Can the merger of two oil giants benefit the climate?
Welcome to Boiling Point! My name is Tony Briscoe. I’m the air quality and environmental health reporter at the L.A. Times. I’m filling in for…
Did Trump literally threaten a 'bloodbath'? No, and claiming he did only helps his campaign
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) (Jeff Dean…
The inside story of a rotten Hewlett Packard deal to be told in trial of fallen British tech star
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Michael LiedtkePublished Mar 18, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An $11…
Camila Mendes talks ‘Música,’ Brazilian American representation and becoming a producer
Since booking her breakout role in The CW drama “Riverdale” in 2017, Camila Mendes has skyrocketed to fame as one the most prominent Brazilian American…
‘Frida’ doc on Amazon Prime Video captures painter’s voice
It’s the weekend and I’m dreaming about sushi from Waka Sakura in Gardena. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and design columnist at the Los Angeles…
How ‘One of the Good Ones’ made Pasadena Playhouse history
The pillows are fluffed, the cocktails are mixed, the enchiladas are warming in the oven. Ilana and Enrique Gomez have done everything to ready their…
Ekin-Su shut down as she blames 'edit' for not showing full story behind Celebrity Big Brother outburst
On Thursday night, the Love Island star was angered when Marisha Wallace chose her for nominations on Celebrity Big Brother. After getting evicted, she blamed…
Water is life. It’s also energy — whether you like dams or hate them
The rain and snow that have drenched California and much of the American West over the last few months — at least relative to some…
The story of I Will Always Love You, 50 years on – from Dolly Parton to Whitney and Elvis
That tender second track, released 50 years ago this week, remains one of her lesser-known credits, despite soundtracking love and heartbreak for half a century.…
Last Of Us love story to Doctor Who reveal – fans can pick TV's most memorable moments
TV fans can select from a shortlist of six that has been whittled down by a panel of 12 TV experts including myself and Love…
Will RFK Jr. pick Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura as running mate?
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has developed a reputation as a conspiracy theorist. He could be conspiring to get another such person on…
Biden’s State of the Union address should give us hope on climate
If I were a pessimist, I might start today’s newsletter by telling you that Earth just wrapped up its ninth straight month of record-breaking temperatures.…
Katie Britt’s lie tells a truth about the Republican Party
The youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate, and the first from Alabama, chose a long-sleeved green blouse for the biggest speech of her…
Russell Banks found the heart of Trumpism
Book Review American Spirits: Stories By Russell Banks Knopf: 240 pages, $28If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…
How 2024 Oscar noms ‘Barbie’ and ‘Poor Things’ use design
It’s that time again! The blocks around the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood have been transformed into a security zone worthy of Baghdad in wartime in…
Are utilities heroes or villains of the climate change saga?
“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” So says Aaron Eckhart’s Harvey Dent in the epic…
Native Americans and the movies: A hidden history of Hollywood and my family
The critical success of the FX series “Reservation Dogs” and the spotlight on performers like Lily Gladstone, an Academy Award nominee for “Killers of the…
From Boko Haram Combatant To Peace Advocate: Chilling Story Of A Female Fighter
Five young women embarked on a one-way journey from a remote location not far away from the Sambisa forest area, each carrying deadly explosives and…
The week’s bestselling books, March 10
Hardcover fiction 1. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press: $30) An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an…
It’s California election day. If you care about climate, vote
As a journalist, it’s not my job to tell you whom to vote for. But if you care about global warming, voting in today’s California’s…