Hiltzik: Alan Simpson’s legacy was tainted by his attacks on Social Security
Reading the obituaries for former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), who died at 93 on March 14, you would think he was a pleasure to have…
The week’s bestselling books, March 16
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Source link
Apple to fix iPhone dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’
LONDON — Apple is fixing a bug within the dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an R consonant…
The week’s bestselling books, March 2
Hardcover fiction1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The God of the Woods by Liz…
EastEnders' Louisa Lytton's moving three word message for Martin Fowler actor James Bye
Martin Fowler - played by James Bye - was killed off during the live episode of EastEnders for its 40th anniversary, with Ruby Allen -…
Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe explains arrest over Huntington Beach MAGA plaque
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe made national headlines more than a decade ago for his vocal support of same-sex marriage while playing for the Minnesota…
U.S. Park Service erases ‘transgender’ from Stonewall riot website
References to transgender people were removed Thursday from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument, a park and visitor center in New…
The week’s bestselling books, Feb. 16
Hardcover fiction1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan…
Flight attendants explain exactly what secret code word 'Bob' means
If you hear a flight attendant refer to a 'Bob' on a flight it might not be what it seems. Source link
Flight attendants' secret code word for passengers and how they gossip about you
If you're a frequent flyer then you might want to listen out for a code word that could mean a flight attendant has a secret…
Clippers fail to heed Tyronn Lue’s words in loss to Pacers
The message was clear from Clippers coach Tyronn Lue to his group: Play hard and compete.After seeing his players struggle in the last three games…
The week’s bestselling books, Feb. 9
Hardcover fiction1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled: Red…
How will a US aid freeze impact countries around the word? | NGO News
The US stops nearly all foreign aid as Trump pushes America-First policy.For decades, the United States has been the largest single donor of aid globally.…
Packers were stringing NFL titles before the Chiefs became super
We need the Super Bowl for more than multimillion-dollar TV ads and sexy extravaganza halftime shows. We also need it to happily prod us into…
Invincible? After historic offseason, the Dodgers sure seem like it
Invincible.The word first came to mind Wednesday afternoon when the Dodgers held a news conference to introduce a nervous kid who has never played a…
You have the brain of a genius if you can find the 8 hidden words in this tricky word search puzzle in just 180 seconds
YOU officially have the brain of a genius if you can find the eight hidden words in this tricky word search in just 180 seconds.The…
The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 19
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Source link
Kawhi Leonard starts and Clippers rally to defeat Miami Heat
Clippers players wore T-shirts with the words “L.A. STRONG” on them, and Clippers public address announcer Eric Smith delivered a pregame speech, offering encouragement to…
Female WW2 spy betrayed by double agent shouted single word of defiance before death
A new Sky History docu-drama, The Lost Women Spies, uncovers the incredible stories of the brave women who were recruited as secret agents during World…
The week’s bestselling books, Jan. 12
Hardcover fiction1. All Fours by Miranda July (Riverhead Books: $29) A woman upends her domestic life in this irreverent and tender novel. 2. James by…