Today: November 23, 2024
Today: November 23, 2024

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Travel|Local

Ditch the beach crowds and discover L.A.'s mountain paradise

The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is an expansive wilderness area on the outskirts of Los Angeles.

Ditch the beach crowds and discover L.A.'s mountain paradise
Lifestyle|Fashion and Beauty

Beauty on a budget pros share ingenious hacks using household items

Discover unconventional beauty hacks from experts for hair, skin, and nail care using everyday items.

Beauty on a budget pros share ingenious hacks using household items
Lifestyle

The 'red pill' phenomenon gains traction from young men online

Explore the rise of Red Pill ideology among young men, its impact on relationships, and the concerns it raises about gender dynamics in modern society.

The 'red pill' phenomenon gains traction from young men online
Travel

14-hour flight nightmare ends in permanent ban for couple

Cathay Pacific permanently bans couple for disruptive behavior over reclined seat on Hong Kong to London flight.

14-hour flight nightmare ends in permanent ban for couple
Travel

Delta tightens grip on flight attendant image

ATLANTA—Delta Air Lines has issued a detailed memo outlining appearance requirements for flight attendants, including a stipulation on proper undergarments, which has raised eyebrows in the aviation industry. The two-page document, obtained by multiple news outlets, provides comprehensive guidelines for grooming, attire, and personal presentation for both prospective and current flight attendants. Among the various appearance standards, the memo specifically states that flight attendants must wear “proper undergarments” which “must not be visible.” This directive has drawn particular attention from industry observers and labor advocates. Speaking to the Daily Mail, a Delta spokesperson characterized the underwear rule as part of

Delta tightens grip on flight attendant image
Crime

"The Timepiece Gentleman" faces time behind bars after pleading guilty to multi-million dollar watch fraud

LOS ANGELES — A luxury watch dealer pleaded guilty to defrauding customers of $5.6 million through a Ponzi-like scheme involving high-end timepieces. Anthony Farrer, 36, known as “The Timepiece Gentleman,” admitted to one count each of wire fraud and mail fraud in federal court. Farrer, who has been in custody since November 2023, operated a consignment business in Beverly Hills that connected buyers and sellers of luxury watches. According to court documents, Farrer’s scheme ran from November 2022 to November 2023. Clients shipped expensive watches from brands like Rolex, Richard Mille, and Patek Philippe to Farrer, who agreed to sell

"The Timepiece Gentleman" faces time behind bars after pleading guilty to multi-million dollar watch fraud
Crime

Multiple women accuse Marilyn Manson of abuse, Lawsuits Filed

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing a sex crimes case involving musician Brian Warner, known professionally as Marilyn Manson, according to a statement from District Attorney George Gascón. Prosecutors in the Sex Crimes Division are examining new evidence recently provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations against Warner. “It is our office’s responsibility to ensure that we have a complete picture of the admissible evidence available before making a filing decision,” Gascón said in the statement. He noted that senior staff members have met

Multiple women accuse Marilyn Manson of abuse, Lawsuits Filed
Education

Hidden legacy loophole ends for California's elite universities

SACRAMENTO, Calif.: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Sept. 30 banning legacy and donor admissions at private universities in the state. The move aims to promote equal educational opportunities in higher education. The new legislation, set to take effect Sept. 1, 2025, will impact a small number of private institutions in California that currently consider family connections in their admissions processes. Notable schools affected include the University of Southern California, Stanford University, Santa Clara University, Claremont McKenna College, and Harvey Mudd College. Under the law, private universities in California will no longer be allowed to give preference to

Hidden legacy loophole ends for California's elite universities
Election|Local

Massive outreach aims to unlock 2 million votes in 2024 election

LOS ANGELES — Over two million Americans with felony convictions may be unaware they have regained their right to vote, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles. The results, published in the October issue of Punishment and Society, underscore the persistent obstacles that individuals with felony records encounter when attempting to exercise their voting rights, even though eligibility requirements have been broadened in numerous states. UCLA sociology professor Naomi Sugie and colleagues from UC Irvine, UC Berkeley School of Law, and Stanford University analyzed voting obstacles for this population during the November

Massive outreach aims to unlock 2 million votes in 2024 election
Lifestyle

Hotels offering specialized packages catering to solo bachelorette travelers

Discover the growing Solorette trend as brides opt for solo adventures over traditional group bachelorette parties. Explore this new pre-wedding ritual.

Hotels offering specialized packages catering to solo bachelorette travelers
Science

Lab-grown embryos push scientific boundaries, ethical limits

Embryo models created from stem cells without eggs or sperm push the boundaries of developmental biology, raising ethical questions.

Lab-grown embryos push scientific boundaries, ethical limits
Crime

Wife found hidden in home after European trip turns tragic

Philadelphia woman found dead in closet after returning from Europe. Husband arrested for corpse abuse. Police investigate possible link to son's death 20 years ago.

Wife found hidden in home after European trip turns tragic
News

Pregnant teen waits hours as Idaho law requires consent from jailed guardian

Idaho's new parental consent law forces hospitals to seek permission from jailed guardian for teen's prenatal care, highlighting healthcare access challenges for minors.

Pregnant teen waits hours as Idaho law requires consent from jailed guardian
Crime

Scammers use AI to mimic L.A. man's son leading to $25K loss

A Los Angeles man lost $25,000 to fraudsters who used artificial intelligence technology to clone his son's voice in an elaborate telephone scam, highlighting the growing sophistication of AI-enabled fraud schemes.

Scammers use AI to mimic L.A. man's son leading to $25K loss
Lifestyle

Parents unlock hidden pattern behind afternoon meltdowns

New research shows how parent-managed school day routines affect student success and their meltdowns after school.

Parents unlock hidden pattern behind afternoon meltdowns
Environment|Local

Remote-controlled marine robot cleans trash from Long Beach waters

Long Beach debuts Jellyfishbot, an autonomous marine cleaning robot capable of collecting 100 pounds of debris per mission.

Remote-controlled marine robot cleans trash from Long Beach waters
News|Political

Sexual assault allegations against State rep prompt Attorney General investigation

Investigation into Michigan State Rep. Neil Friske transfers to AG Dana Nessel's office following June incident involving allegations of sexual assault and weapons violations.

Sexual assault allegations against State rep prompt Attorney General investigation
Health|Local|Science

Hidden brain genes link ADHD and Parkinson's disease

Groundbreaking brain genetics study identifies 254 genetic variants affecting brain structure, revealing new connections to Parkinson's disease and ADHD.

Hidden brain genes link ADHD and Parkinson's disease
Local

Digital driver's licenses hit iPhones as California expands program

California digital driver's license integration with Apple Wallet lets residents store IDs on iPhones.

Digital driver's licenses hit iPhones as California expands program
Political|Local

California brings Amsterdam coffee shop culture to local cannabis shop

New California law allows cannabis cafes to serve food and host entertainment, transforming dispensaries into Amsterdam-style establishments.

California brings Amsterdam coffee shop culture to local cannabis shop
Local|Political

Proposition 36 support grows from California voters

New Berkeley poll shows 60% of California voters support Proposition 36, which would toughen penalties for retail theft and fentanyl crimes.

Proposition 36 support grows from California voters
Local

California DMV eliminates written test rule for seniors

California DMV written test requirement eliminated for drivers 70 and older with clean records. New policy starts October 2024.

California DMV eliminates written test rule for seniors
News|Science

Unregulated smoke compounds more dangerous than cancer-causing chemical

LOS ANGELES — New research suggests several chemicals released during fires may pose a greater cancer risk than previously recognized, according to a study led by a Los Angeles County firefighter-turned-scientist. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that six polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) showed stronger potential for cancer-causing DNA damage than the only PAH, benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), currently classified as a known human carcinogen. Derek Urwin, a UCLA adjunct professor of chemistry and full-time L.A. County Fire Department firefighter, collaborated with UCLA researchers to examine how these chemicals interact with DNA sequences commonly linked

Unregulated smoke compounds more dangerous than cancer-causing chemical
Local|Education

Undocumented students file lawsuit against UC over campus job ban

LOS ANGELES — A legal advocacy group representing undocumented students filed a lawsuit against the University of California, challenging the system’s policy that prevents students without legal immigration status from holding campus jobs. The lawsuit alleges the University of California, a public system, discriminates against undocumented students by denying them employment opportunities available to other enrolled students, violating the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. The legal action follows UC President Michael Drake’s January decision to block the implementation of a policy approved by the UC Board of Regents in April 2023 that would have allowed undocumented students to work

Undocumented students file lawsuit against UC over campus job ban
Lifestyle

Helicopter Parenting vs. Hummingbird Parenting: Finding the right balance

Modern parenting styles are shifting from constant supervision to strategic support as new research reveals the downsides of overprotective parenting approaches. The once-popular helicopter parenting style faces growing scrutiny as child development experts point to the benefits of a more measured approach called hummingbird parenting. While both approaches stem from a desire to support and nurture children, they differ significantly in execution and impact. Understanding these styles can help parents navigate their roles more effectively and foster healthier, more independent children. Research labels were identified back in the 1960s by Diana Baumrind, a clinical and developmental psychologist. The three distinct

Helicopter Parenting vs. Hummingbird Parenting: Finding the right balance

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