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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ dead at 89 Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ dead at 89
Science
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
Technology
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last? From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
World
Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Sports
Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are named to WNBA All-Star team Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are named to WNBA All-Star team
Political
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Health
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Economy
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
Environment
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate
Education
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Local
Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations
Games

Latest From Nahal Garakani

Education|Local|WrittenByLAPost

Are the Kids Thriving? An Inside Look as LAUSD Resumes In-Person Learning

‍As the new school year begins, parents and teachers continue to address the pandemic’s long-term impact on’ kids’ academic, mental, and social-emotional well-being. The lingering question on everyone’s mind is, “Are the kids OK?” The answer is complicated, including problems and accomplishments. Academic Recovery: A Roadmap to Catching Up Academic recovery has no single or universal solution as each student has experienced varying degrees of learning and educators are still in the process of understanding the specific needs of each student.  The leader of the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools, Joseph Bishop, acknowledges that we are still playing

August 23, 2023
Are the Kids Thriving? An Inside Look as LAUSD Resumes In-Person Learning
Environment|WrittenByLAPost

Against all odds: 5 harrowing natural disaster survival stories

When nature shows its wrath, it leaves an impact not only on the land but also on the hearts and lives of those who faced the storm. As we delve into the first-hand accounts of survivors who have stared into the eye of the storm, a common thread emerges a newfound awareness of the critical gaps in their readiness. Paul Sprela, a resident of Long Beach, New York, experienced the fury of a natural disaster during the Hurricane Sandy in 2012.His home and business were inundated, causing significant damage. Sprela, who works in flood insurance, learned a crucial lesson about

April 11, 2024
Against all odds: 5 harrowing natural disaster survival stories
Environment|WrittenByLAPost

Woman Survives Alligator Attack While Snorkeling in Florida. Watch the Video.

A Florida woman was viciously attacked by a 9-foot alligator while snorkeling at a recreation area over the weekend, suffering bite wounds to her forehead. Marissa Carr was swimming at Alexander Springs near Ocala on Sunday when the massive reptile emerged and bit her head before retreating, she recounted to local media. Incredibly, a photographer happened to capture graphic photos of the immediate aftermath showing blood streaming down her face as she exited the water. The terrifying encounter demonstrates the random danger alligators pose to humans even in designated swimming areas within their habitat. Carr said she was snorkeling with

November 07, 2023
Woman Survives Alligator Attack While Snorkeling in Florida. Watch the Video.
Environment|WrittenByLAPost

Dog parks: Are they helping or harming your pet?

Dog parks have become a wildly popular fixture in many communities across the United States. However experts say these off-leash play spaces come with several risks that dog owners should consider before frequenting them. While surveys show that around 90% of Americans view dog parks as beneficial amenities, canine behavior specialists caution that they are not always ideal environments for dogs. Concerns around socialization, injuries, disease transmission and misreading dog body language are frequently cited by professionals. Still, dog parks remain enticing to many urban and suburban owners looking for spaces where their pets can exercise and interact with other

November 01, 2023
Dog parks: Are they helping or harming your pet?
Environment|WrittenByLAPost

A Groundbreaking Probe into UFOs and Ancient Extraterrestrial Clues

In a historic move in Mexico City, the country’s legislature took a bold step into the largely uncharted waters of extraterrestrial phenomena, hosting a hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs. At the forefront of this groundbreaking event was Jaime Maussan, the renowned journalist and a stalwart in the realm of UFO research. Drawing significant attention, Maussan presented two peculiar specimens believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. Discovered near Peru’s ancient Nazca Lines in 2017, these entities, notable for their miniaturized stature, extended craniums, and three-fingered appendages, stirred intrigue and debate. “We are not alone,” proclaimed

September 15, 2023
A Groundbreaking Probe into UFOs and Ancient Extraterrestrial Clues
Environment|WrittenByLAPost

How safe is the air? Here’s how to check and what the numbers mean

How can you check the air quality in your area and what do the numbers mean? The Environmental Protection Agency monitors the air around the country and compiles an air quality index, or AQI. Here’s what to know about the index and how to keep tabs on your area, especially in U.S. regions dealing with smoke from Canadian wildfires. WHAT DOES THE AIR QUALITY INDEX MEASURE? The index rates how clean or polluted the air is each day. The EPA uses this measure to keep tabs on five kinds of air pollutants. The main concern from the wildfire

August 31, 2023
How safe is the air? Here’s how to check and what the numbers mean
Environment|WrittenByLAPost

A Sea Otter's Epic Surfboard Heist

Sea otters, known for their cute appearance and playful antics, have gained national attention for their unusual behavior. Otter 841, a 5-year-old female in Santa Cruz, California, steals surfboards and attacks kayakers, raising public safety concerns. Wildlife officials are working to rehome and capture her, with implications for sea otter conservation. Otter 841, commonly known by her nickname Laverna, has quickly gained the attention of locals and the online community alike due to her audacious surfboard thefts and encounters with water sports enthusiasts. Memes, petitions and merchandise supporting this ungovernable otter have sprouted in support of this charismatic creature; yet

August 10, 2023
A Sea Otter's Epic Surfboard Heist
Economy

California woman picks neighbor’s fruit. Is it OK to pick fruit from someone else's tree?

A summer morning turned unexpectedly tense when a woman picked nectarines from a tree in someone else’s yard without permission, sparking a debate about the ethics and legality of such actions. The story prompted significant reader engagement, with many expressing varying opinions on when, if ever, it is acceptable to pick someone else’s fruit. In a story reported by the Los Angeles Times, located near the sidewalk, the tree was easily accessible, and the owner had envisioned sharing its bounty with passersby. However, the unexpected incident of someone taking fruit without asking challenged this view and raised numerous questions about

June 03, 2024
California woman picks neighbor’s fruit. Is it OK to pick fruit from someone else's tree?
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Can patience and a housing boom ease millennials' homebuying crisis?

Owning a home is proving to be a tough hurdle for millennials. Those born between 1981 and 1996, are facing challenges in purchasing homes. Coming in at 72 million, millennials have now surpassed baby boomers to become the largest generation in the nation. The vast group and high demand for housing has led to inventory shortages and price increases, making homeownership unattainable for many. This tidal wave of demand quickly overwhelmed an already tight housing supply. “Millennials represent a vast pool of new homebuyers at a time when new construction and listings have lagged well behind population growth,” said Ralph

April 18, 2024
Can patience and a housing boom ease millennials' homebuying crisis?
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Car data privacy breach: automakers secretly share driving records with insurers

Do car companies sell your data? A startling revelation has come to light – major automakers and insurance companies have entered into a furtive exchange of consumer driving records. This under-the-radar practice involves car manufacturers discreetly sharing granular details about individuals’ driving habits and vehicle usage patterns with data brokers who cater to the insurance industry’s appetite for such insights. The veil was lifted on this covert data trade when Todd Smith, a software firm owner residing near Seattle, received an eye-opening 258-page dossier from LexisNexis, a global data analytics giant. The document exhaustively chronicled over half a year of

March 22, 2024
Car data privacy breach: automakers secretly share driving records with insurers
Economy|Local|WrittenByLAPost

LA accountant reveals shocking tax deductions IRS accepted from clients

The IRS has approved some shockingly bizarre tax deductions over the years – from breast implants for a stripper to private jets for efficient travel. Even cat food has been claimed as a business expense! While most filers claim basic deductions like mortgage interest, some taxpayers get creative and push the limits with unique write-offs. If they can prove an odd expense was truly essential for their work or medically necessary, the IRS auditors may just accept their questionable arguments. But pursuing fringe deductions is risky business. Without ironclad justification, you could get slapped with penalties and back taxes instead.

March 12, 2024
LA accountant reveals shocking tax deductions IRS accepted from clients
Economy|Local|WrittenByLAPost

California jails grapple with tragedy

California jails face crisis as overdoses skyrocket to alarming levels. Fentanyl flooding the system mainly to blame for the spike in deadly ODs. Early state numbers show at least 59 fatal overdoses last year – more than the prior two years put together. Experts view the dramatic change as a setback following initial progress in enhancing addiction treatment and availability of the overdose rescue medication naloxone. Merely two years ago, a groundbreaking California initiative aimed at reducing overdoses in prisons received recognition nationwide as a blueprint for improvement. The rapid increase of fentanyl, a highly strong synthetic opioid, has surpassed numerous preventative

March 11, 2024
California jails grapple with tragedy
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Will you get a $550 check? Michigan tax rebate payments start arriving soon

Beginning February 13, over 700,000 low and middle-income Michigan families will start receiving tax rebate checks averaging $550 under an expanded state tax credit program. The extra cash comes from $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law last year by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. It represents welcome relief for households facing rising costs of living statewide. The payments originate from enhancements to Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which benefits lower wage earners. The state matched the credit to 30% of the federal EITC amount from just 6%. The change created billions in tax savings that officials now return directly

February 06, 2024
Will you get a $550 check? Michigan tax rebate payments start arriving soon
Education|Economy|WrittenByLAPost

These Associate majors hit $100K

New research reveals associate degree holders in specific lucrative fields like physical science technologies or radiation therapy out-earn the average bachelor’s graduate just a few years after finishing cheaper, shorter two-year programs. Analysis by former Department of Education expert Michael Itzkowitz’s HEA Group spotlights 17 specific majors where mid-career pay surpasses typical four-year degree incomes, defying stereotypes about vocational credentials’ diminished value. Findings emphasize that college major factors as heavily as institutional prestige for many careers, informing cost-benefit calculations amid spiraling university tuition rates. “With associate degrees, oftentimes the major matters more than the institution itself,” Itzkowitz explained of the

January 30, 2024
These Associate majors hit $100K
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

First In-N-Out to close permanently

For the first time in its 75-year history, the iconic West Coast burger chain In-N-Out announced it is permanently closing one of its restaurants – the lone Oakland, California location – on March 24 due to rampant crime plaguing the area. In a statement, In-N-Out Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick cited the alarming frequency of “car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies” victimizing customers and employees as leaving them “no alternative” but to shutter entirely. He confirmed that despite being a busy and profitable venue, the company refuses to “ask [customers or staff] to visit or work in an

January 23, 2024
First In-N-Out to close permanently
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

How an Affordable Beachside Neighborhood Transformed into Billionaire's Row

For decades, Paradise Cove embodied the spirit of a modest middle-class mobile home community. With scenic views attracting families more interested in beach living than gated prestige, neighbors left their doors unlocked, and kids wandered freely to play. There was a real sense of community, where people looked out for each other and appreciated the simple pleasures of beachside living. However, over time, as word spread of this hidden gem, outsiders took interest, and the once under-the-radar park transformed from an affordable offbeat neighborhood to a celebrity battleground saturated with seven-figure wheeled mansions and non-stop drama among rich and famous

January 10, 2024
How an Affordable Beachside Neighborhood Transformed into Billionaire's Row
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

New Visa program offers relief, but leaves families behind

A new pilot program by the State Department enabled H-1B visa holders to extend their work authorizations within the United States, which will conspicuously omit their dependents. This primarily affects the spouses and children of these skilled foreign workers, a significant aspect that has yet to be disclosed. Despite businesses and advocates viewing the pilot as a crucial initial move towards modernizing an antiquated visa renewal system, there is disappointment regarding the necessity for family members to undergo overseas travel, often incurring substantial expenses and causing disruption. The H-1B program has evolved into a crucial avenue for American businesses to

December 20, 2023
New Visa program offers relief, but leaves families behind
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Supreme Court Rejects Outdoor Exercise for Solitary Confinement Prisoners

The Supreme Court made a controversial decision on Monday by choosing not to consider the case of an Illinois inmate who has been kept in solitary confinement and without outdoor exercise for nearly three years. The court’s brief order rejecting the case gave no rationale, as is customary. But three dissenting liberal justices penned a forceful rebuttal, decrying the appalling mistreatment suffered by inmate Michael Johnson. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, described the harrowing conditions imposed on Johnson at Pontiac Correctional Center. “Throughout that period, Johnson occupied a cell without windows, constantly illuminated,

November 16, 2023
Supreme Court Rejects Outdoor Exercise for Solitary Confinement Prisoners
Business|Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Inside the Coordinated Effort to Roll Back State Child Labor Laws

When Iowa legislators voted in April to allow 14-year-olds to work overnight shifts, they advanced an agenda stealthily coordinated by a major conservative advocacy group. The Foundation for Government Accountability has orchestrated a systematic state-level push to weaken child labor regulations, achieving remarkable success in rolling back protections. This lobbying effort comes as the Biden administration scrambles to enforce federal child labor laws amid surging violations. The FGA notched its biggest win in March, playing a key role designing a new Arkansas law eliminating work permits and age verification for workers under 16. The legislation’s sponsor openly acknowledged it “came

November 13, 2023
Inside the Coordinated Effort to Roll Back State Child Labor Laws
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Flight Takes Off With Two Missing Windows at London Airport

A commercial plane departed London’s Stansted Airport and climbed past 10,000 feet before anyone realized two window assemblies were missing, according to a special bulletin from the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The October 4 incident involved an Airbus A321 charter flight heading to Orlando, Florida carrying 21 people. Shortly after takeoff, passengers noticed the cabin seemed colder and noisier than normal, said the AAIB report. The plane continued climbing to 10,000 feet altitude before the seatbelt sign was switched off. At that point, the loadmaster at the rear noticed a loud noise that could “damage your hearing.” He

November 08, 2023
Flight Takes Off With Two Missing Windows at London Airport
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Luxury Brands Develop Digital IDs to Combat Booming Counterfeit Market

High-end fashion houses are turning to new technologies like digital IDs, AI detection, and blockchain tracking to help combat the explosion of counterfeit goods sold online and normalized by social media. But human expertise remains essential as “superfake” knockoffs become harder to distinguish from originals. Powerful AI-driven apps like Entrupy and Ordre’s Authentique system can purportedly spot fake bags and shoes by analyzing a few images. Ordre’s technology creates a unique digital “fingerprint” for each item based on minute manufacturing details. The fingerprint is then registered via blockchain, making it secure yet traceable across an item’s lifecycle. The Aura Blockchain

November 07, 2023
Luxury Brands Develop Digital IDs to Combat Booming Counterfeit Market
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

The End of 5%? Landmark Case Could Reshape Real Estate Commissions

A federal jury in Missouri delivered a $1.8 billion verdict against the National Association of Realtors and three major real estate brokerages on Tuesday, finding them guilty of illegally inflating commissions by conspiring to require home sellers to pay the buyer’s agent. This landmark antitrust case could reshape how homes are bought and sold in America by potentially changing the traditional compensation structure, where seller’s agents split a 5-6% commission with the buyer’s agent. For decades, it has been standard practice for home sellers to pay their listing agent a commission, typically around 3% of the sale price, which is

November 06, 2023
The End of 5%? Landmark Case Could Reshape Real Estate Commissions
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Airbnb Sues New York City Over New Law That Restricts Short-Term Rental Listings

New York City implemented one of the most stringent rules on temporary rentals in the nation this week, effectively prohibiting Airbnb and similar platforms from functioning as they previously did. Local Law 18, which became effective on Tuesday, mandates that all hosts of short-term rentals must register with the city. Only those residing in the unit they rent, and present during a guest’s stay, can qualify. Listings are also limited to having a maximum of two guests. The new rules spell the end of the sleek downtown apartments, two- and three-bedroom homes near museums, and weekend rentals that fueled Airbnb’s

November 02, 2023
Airbnb Sues New York City Over New Law That Restricts Short-Term Rental Listings
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Realtor Association Employees Call for CEO Goldberg's Resignation

The National Association of Realtors continues to confront demands for sweeping changes following sexual harassment and discrimination allegations reported in The New York Times. Internal critics say meaningful reform is still lacking. This week, NAR informed members it was bringing in a third-party HR reporting system and law firm to investigate complaints. Te moves align with proposals from the NAR Accountability Project, a group seeking reforms. “It has been an amazing week,” said group founder Jason Haber. He noted NAR adopted two of their four recommendations, including outside investigations and reporting channels. But NAR still faces skepticism that leadership changes

November 02, 2023
Realtor Association Employees Call for CEO Goldberg's Resignation
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Hackers Ready to Unlock $235 Million Bitcoin Fortune, If Owner Cooperates

A team of hackers says they have developed a method to decrypt a long lost Bitcoin wallet containing 7,002 bitcoins worth about $235 million. But the wallet’s owner remains reluctant to let them try, despite potentially losing access forever. The Bitcoin are stored on an encrypted USB drive known as an IronKey built by the company Kingston. Its owner, San Francisco crypto entrepreneur Stefan Thomas, lost the password years ago after too many failed password attempts. Now hackers at a startup called Unciphered believe they can crack Thomas’ decade-old IronKey model. After reverse engineering the hardware, they found flaws that

November 02, 2023
Hackers Ready to Unlock $235 Million Bitcoin Fortune, If Owner Cooperates

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