On bottlenose dolphins and the insidious presence of microplastics
I’m Susanne Rust, staff writer for the L.A. Times; I’m filling in for Sammy Roth today. For the last few months, I’ve been largely covering…
Peruvian ex-president sentenced to more than 20 years in bribery case | Courts News
Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal.Peruvian ex-President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to more than…
First Blind Date couple to get married renew vows 33 years after tying knot for first time
More than 17 million people watched Alex and Sue get married on Cilla Black's iconic ITV show Blind Date in 1991, and the couple are…
An American Southwest road trip to find the political soul of Latinos
Good morning. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a Metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to express opinions. Like:The American Southwest is cool.But before I…
Take a break. Here are 11 Southern California staycation ideas
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 20. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
India vs New Zealand: Tourists claim first Test win in country for 36 years
It was a resounding first win as full-time captain for the 32-year-old, who replaced Tim Southee earlier this month.India skipper Rohit Sharma took positives from…
How a Late Cancer Diagnosis Caused Four Years of Struggle
Image discretion warning: This story contains descriptions of a medical condition and includes an image of a tumour removed during surgery, which may disturb some…
Peruvian man gets 8 years in prison in fraud scheme targeting U.S. immigrants
Oct. 18 (UPI) -- A Peruvian national was sentenced Thursday to more than eight years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $700,000 in restitution…
80s movie pin-up, 62, looks unrecognisable 39 years after smash hit movies and new career
IN the mid 80s she was part of a formidable group of emerging talent that was, perhaps unfairly, dubbed The Brat Pack.Though Charli XCX has…
Guatemalan journalist receives house arrest after two years behind bars | Freedom of the Press News
A prominent investigative journalist has been released to house arrest in Guatemala, after his case shone a light on questions of democratic backsliding in the…
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris provides Jordan Henderson transfer update 13 years after £20m departure to Liverpool
REGIS LE BRIS refused to rule out Jordan Henderson making a romantic return to Sunderland in January - but says no transfer talks are underway.The…
Strictly's Sarah Hadland looks so different in TV roles years before Miranda fame
Strictly Come Dancing star Sarah Hadland has been a fan favourite on the dance floor this series, but she's also had a successful TV and…
Water giants want even more cash from hard-pressed customers – by adding £100 to bills over five years
WATER giants want to flush out even more cash from hard-pressed customers by adding another £100 to bills over five years.The biggest suppliers in England…
Emmerdale's original Tina Dingle star now as actress Jacqueline Pirie replaced after 28 years
Emmerdale actress Jacqueline Pirie also starred in Coronation Street - but rejected a two-year contract renewal worth a reported £250,000 Source link
Something is rotten in SoCal’s Metropolitan Water District
There are few government agencies more central to daily life in Los Angeles than the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which spends billions of…
EastEnders legend completely unrecognisable as she returns to TV in terrifying new role 36 years after leaving BBC soap
ONE of EastEnders' best-loved actresses has returned to TV, but it won't be what fans expect.Anita Dobson has fully transformed for a new role as…
M&S brings back retro crisps two years after disappearing from shelves
M&S has brought back an iconic retro crisps flavour two years after they disappeared from shelves.The major retailer confirmed it has both listened and answered…
Huge BBC star 'eyeing up' Celebrity Traitors after turning down reality shows for years
Popular BBC sports commentator and presenter Clare Balding is reportedly set to join the cast of Celebrity Traitors as a spin-off to the hit show…
Burrowing owls and solar farms will need to coexist
If you don’t love burrowing owls, you’ve probably never seen a burrowing owl. They’re 7 to 10 inches tall, with bright yellow eyes and long,…
Russia jails French researcher Laurent Vinatier for three years | Courts News
Vinatier, who works for a Swiss conflict mediation group, was detained as ties between France and Russia deteriorated.A Russian court has sentenced French researcher Laurent…