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Mask mandates are making a comeback at public schools in Louisville. They could return to Los Angeles, after a possible decision this week ... Show more https://wapo.st/3PZSFOm
Detroit native Robert McTyre Jr. was fired from LAX, lived in his car before job on 'Nope'
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Lottery hopefuls flock to 'lucky' California store as $1bn jackpot looms
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How ‘The One’ Was Won: The Saga Behind What Could Have Been America’s Priciest Home
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Detroit native Robert McTyre Jr. was fired from LAX, lived in his car before job on 'Nope'
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Lottery hopefuls flock to 'lucky' California store as $1bn jackpot looms
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A Golden Age of Renewables Is Beginning, and California Is Leading the Way: California has hit record-breaking milestones in renewable electricity generation ...
scientificamerican.com/article/a-golden-age-of-renewables-is-beginning-and-california-is-leading-the-way/
Zendaya's tennis movie, 'Challengers,' tests friendship bonds of complex trio: When Zendaya first read the script for director Luca Guadagnino’s romantic sports ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/zendayas-tennis-movie-challengers-tests-friendship-bonds-complex-trio-2024-04-25/
Security concerns after protests: California university cancels graduation ceremony with 65,000 participants
spiegel.de/ausland/gaza-proteste-kalifornische-uni-sagt-abschlussfeier-mit-65-000-teilnehmern-ab-a-6f085923-35ce-40ca-87d5-8d1bcccf14ac
A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
huffpost.com/entry/why-do-millennials-write-lol-after-everything_n_6622dd3be4b0167f7bf4e2d0
Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/rail-spikes-hammered-bullet-train-being-built-from-sin-city-to-the-city-of-angels/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Cat hides in Amazon return package – then ends up in California 700 miles from home
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/26/cat-hides-in-amazon-return-package---then-ends-up-in-california-700-miles-from-home
Arrests at University of Southern California amid Gaza war protests nationwide; campus closed
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/24/university-of-southern-california-gaza-war-protesters-arrested/73447200007/
Quick Glance: Protests at USC Lead to Cancellation of Commencement Ceremony
- The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony, prompting students at other locations with protests to wonder if their ceremonies will be disrupted next.
- USC's cancellation raised concerns among Columbia students, fearing their commencement could be disrupted. Other universities remain silent on potential adjustments to their ceremonies. Some students fear a domino effect following the protests at Columbia.
- Students who missed high school graduation ceremonies due to the pandemic expressed concerns about their upcoming college commencement. USC announced the cancellation of its main ceremony, while Columbia contemplates potential disruptions to ensure campus community safety.
- Universities like Yale and Michigan are addressing the possibility of protests during commencement activities. Columbia students report a rise in animosity on campus, particularly between Jewish and pro-Palestinian groups.
Mega Millions player wins big in California. Where was the winning ticket sold?: A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Harbor City, California matched five ...
sacbee.com/news/california/article287968540.html
#GirlsinICT: Two women take on male-dominated Electronics Engineering at UWI: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Engineering is a historically male-dominated career ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/girlsinict-two-women-take-male-dominated-electronics-engineering-uwi/
American Airlines forecasts upbeat Q2 profit as business travel rebounds: American Airlines forecast current-quarter profit largely above analysts' expectations ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/american-airlines-forecasts-second-quarter-profit-largely-above-estimates-2024-04-25/
Map Shows New California High-Speed Rail Routes: The high-speed rail route would bring travelers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less than three hours.
newsweek.com/california-high-speed-rail-map-project-delayed-1893828
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex, was unfairly fired
apnews.com/article/megan-thee-stallion-photographer-lawsuit-56fa11e5c1e7423086fd2f0660d1b391
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sets HR record for Japan-born players: The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani set the major league home run record for ...
reuters.com/sports/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-sets-hr-record-japan-born-players-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
PHOTOS: Stars support their favorite sports teams: The main action may be on the court, field or pitch, but that doesn't mean we're not interested in ...
nydailynews.com/2023/04/30/stars-support-their-favorite-sports-teams/
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass safe after suspect breaks into official residence, police say
apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-intruder-breakin-d4ef7e9452615729a797f6e883235177
Quick Glance: Barnard College Protest: Student Sanctioned and Homeless
- Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, details campus protest violence and sanctions.
- Hirsi and fellow students suspended after pro-Palestinian protest, left without housing and food.
- Suspended students, like Hirsi, struggle with homelessness and lack of support after sanctions.
- Barnard College's response to the protest sparks free speech debate and criticism.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash after demolishing a historic home to build a mega-mansion
nypost.com/2024/04/22/real-estate/critics-rip-chris-pratt-for-tearing-down-beloved-la-home/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Demolition of Historic Home in LA
- Actor Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash for demolishing a historic home to make way for a massive mansion.
- The 1950 Zimmerman house designed by Craig Ellwood with landscaping by Garrett Eckbo was purchased for $12.5 million and torn down.
- Despite being a potential historic site, the house was demolished to make room for a modern farmhouse, sparking regret and criticism from architecture enthusiasts.
- The Los Angeles Conservancy and Eichler Network raised concerns and lamented the loss of the architectural gem, while designers and Mid-Century architecture fans expressed frustration over the demolition.
Tabitha Brown Expands Lifestyle Empire Into Children’s Digital Edutainment : The beloved mogul has recently announced the launch all-new app version of her ...
essence.com/news/money-career/tabitha-brown-childrens-app-edutainment/
Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.: As electricity prices go negative, the Golden State is struggling to offload a glut of ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/22/california-solar-duck-curve-rooftop/
Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/california-minimum-wage-restaurants-fast-food-raise-prices/73332922007/
Pizza City Fest returns to downtown LA with 40 Southern California pizzamakers: Every kind of pizza imaginable will be coming out of the ovens and into your ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/23/pizza-city-fest-returns-to-downtown-la-with-40-southern-california-pizzamakers/
PG&E’s CEO gets paid $17 million. Compare to other utility leaders: PG&E CEO Patricia Poppe made $17 million in 2023. See how she compares to other top utility ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/pge-ceo-pay-poppe-19403878.php
Gunnar Henderson reaches base 5 times to lead Orioles in 6-5 win over Angels: Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson moved into the AL lead for OPS (1 ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/24/orioles-angels-gunnar-henderson-dean-kremer/
Edwin Allen, Hydel impressive in 4x400m heats at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — Former winners Edwin Allen High and defending champions Hydel High ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/edwin-allen-hydel-impressive-4x400m-heats-penn-relays/
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line: Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas ...
apnews.com/article/high-speed-train-vegas-los-angeles-brightline-595913ff2fa3d9001fb89bfab4e6c4d2
Jamaica formally recognizes the state of Palestine - War on Gaza - War on Gaza: Jamaica announced on Wednesday recognition of the State of Palestine ...
english.ahram.org.eg/News/522533.aspx
Here's where the world's top 0.001% are putting their money, according to wealth experts
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/heres-where-the-worlds-0point001percent-are-putting-their-money-according-to-wealth-experts.html
Baker McKenzie lands 17-lawyer transactions team from Munger Tolles: Munger, Tolles & Olson is losing roughly 10% of its partnership to mega-firm Baker McKenzie ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/baker-mckenzie-lands-17-lawyer-transactions-team-munger-tolles-2024-04-24/
Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/fatal-metro-stabbing-universal-city
Groundbreaking ceremony held for high-speed train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles: Federal, transportation and union leaders gathered in Las Vegas Monday to drive ...
thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4613210-groundbreaking-ceremony-held-for-high-speed-train-from-las-vegas-to-los-angeles/
Three Jamaican teams advance to Girls 4x800m final at 128th Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Former champions Edwin Allen High, Holmwood Technical ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/three-jamaican-teams-advance-girls-4x800m-final-128th-penn-relays/
Pro-Palestinian encampments, protests grow at California universities: Encampments and protests took place at UC Berkeley and Cal Poly Humboldt ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-24/pro-palestinian-protests-berkeley-california-colleges
Boys accuse Jamaican school for troubled teens of rampant abuse, starvation: Former students of Atlantis Leadership Academy in Jamaica, along with parents and ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jamaica-school-troubled-teens-abuse-starvation-rcna147605
Bolt named ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been named an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/bolt-named-ambassador-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024/
Girl who hid she was bitten by a dog dies of rabies two months later: Jamaica Star Seraspe died of rabies two months after being bitten by a dog in Manilla in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/girl-hid-bitten-a-dog-dies-rabies-two-months-later-20695350/
Gavin Newsom targets Republican abortion policies with plan to help Arizonans, ads in Alabama
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287884335.html
URGENT: Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, has died: LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-21/urgent-terry-anderson-ap-reporter-held-captive-for-years-has-died
Portmore JUTC fleet receives 12 new buses: KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet serving commuters in Portmore ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/portmore-jutc-fleet-receives-12-new-buses/
How one L.A. woman built a giant social club from just one TikTok: Los Angeles Friends is a growing cohort of native Angelenos and recent transplants searching ...
latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-04-24/los-angeles-friends-social-club-tiktok
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox step out for stylish girls' night out at swanky restaurant
pagesix.com/2024/04/20/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-and-courteney-cox-step-out-for-a-stylish-girls-night-out/
Will there be a ‘superbloom’ this year in California? Here’s what to know: Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover stretches of ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/will-there-be-a-superbloom-this-year-in-california-heres-what-to-know/
Tesla's fix for the Cybertruck's slipping pedal takes just 35 seconds to install
thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/teslas-fix-for-the-cybertrucks-slipping-pedal-takes-just-35-seconds-to-install-
Woman speaks out after dust devil lifts inflatable jumper 100 feet: A California homeowner is speaking out after a dust devil sent a backyard bounce jumper up in ...
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/woman-speaks-after-dust-devil-lifts-inflatable-jumper-109527843
California lawmakers approve bill that would make you show ID before looking at porn
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287906590.html
Kanye West: Scandal rapper beat up the wrong man: A few days ago, Kanye West attacked a man who is said to have harassed his wife Bianca ...
stern.de/lifestyle/leute/kanye-west--skandal-rapper-verpruegelte-den-falschen-mann-34646382.html
I helped write UCLA's high school data course. What critics miss: High school students who take data science learn something they can use in their everyday lives ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-23/ucla-high-school-data-science-course
LA-to-Las Vegas high-speed rail line breaks ground: The high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles promises to shuttle passengers between cities in ...
theweek.com/transport/high-speed-rail-line-los-angeles-vegas
A Brief But Spectacular take on giving climate activism a shot: Kevin J. Patel is a climate activist from Los Angeles. After experiencing heart issues due to ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-giving-climate-activism-a-shot
Why the abundance of personal injury lawyer billboards? : Experts say there are good reasons for the abundance of personal injury law firm billboards in Los ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-24/personal-injury-law-firm-billboards-in-los-angeles
Bump Watch: All The Black Celebrity Women Pregnant In 2024: A new year, new babies on the way! From Gabourey Sidibe to Ashanti, check out a growing list of ...
essence.com/gallery/celebrity-women-pregnant-in-2024/
Duncan Wood is named president of the Pacific Council: Pacific Council board unanimously chooses Duncan Wood as its new president and CEO to replace Jerrold D ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/duncan-wood-named-president-of-pacific-council
The King of Queens? A $5.775 Million Tudor is One of the Borough’s Priciest: The ornate house in would become the priciest home ever sold in the borough if it ...
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Restaurants that raised menu prices in California after new wage law: Restaurant owners from two-store operators to some of the state's biggest have upped menu ...
businessinsider.com/restaurants-that-raised-menu-prices-california-after-new-wage-law-2024-4
FBI chief warns on TikTok as US Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/fbi-chief-warns-tiktok-us-senate-set-back-ban/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
‘The Inkwell’ Turns 30: See The Cast Then And Now: This 1994 classic featured a star-studded list of actors and told the story of Black affluence on Martha’s ...
essence.com/gallery/the-inkwell-30-cast-then-and-now/
Democrats are taking Black voters for granted. It will cost them: Black Californians play an outsized role in which party will control the House this upcoming ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/black-california-voter-democrat-19403943.php
Two injured in collision on Washington Boulevard: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Two people were rushed to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Washington Boulevard ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/two-injured-collision-washington-boulevard/
Los Bitchos Return With Glittery Disco Rocker (And Tour Dates): Los Bitchos have released their new track, "La Bomba," inspired by Nile Rodgers and ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/los-bitchos-new-track-la-bomba-tour-dates-1235009763/
Father in custody following suspected drowning of 8-y-o in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica — A man has been taken into custody in relation to the suspected drowning of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/father-custody-following-suspected-drowning-8-y-o-st-ann/
Quintanilla family shuts down California businesses' Selena beer: Two California-based businesses launched a Selena tribute beer ahead of the late musician's ...
expressnews.com/news/article/quintanilla-family-shuts-california-businesses-19414585.php
Editorial: L.A. officials despicable in seizing homeless people's items: In a court case, L.A. officials changed records to justify taking homeless people's ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-21/los-angeles-officials-altered-records-to-justify-seizing-homeless-peoples-belongings-thats-despicable
Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know: Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover Southern ...
ctvnews.ca/world/will-there-be-a-superbloom-this-year-in-california-here-s-what-to-know-1.6855873
Residents draft community transformation plan for Savanna-la-Mar: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Residents and stakeholders of the Savanna-la-Mar communities of Cooke ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/residents-draft-community-transformation-plan-savanna-la-mar/
Sea creature puts on ‘rare’ show for California tour boat and beachgoers. ‘What a day!’
sacbee.com/news/california/article287951110.html
The week’s bestselling books, April 28: The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, April 28, 2024, including hardcover and ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-04-24/the-weeks-bestselling-books-april-28
Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defence lawyer in Vegas says
ctvnews.ca/entertainment/ex-gang-leader-s-account-of-tupac-shakur-killing-is-fiction-defence-lawyer-in-vegas-says-1.6858962
Interim DPP to be named Monday: An interim Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is to be named by the Public Service Commission on Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/interim-dpp-named-monday/
Angels announcers tear umpires to shreds after game-ending-call controversy: 'Garbage'
nypost.com/2024/04/24/sports/angels-announcers-rip-umpires-after-garbage-game-ending-call/
Editorial: The criminal justice system worked well in Venice assaults: Reaction to two brutal assaults in Venice demonstrates how emotion and politics twist the ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-23/editorial-venice-assault
Haiti gangs ramp up violence, hope to block governing council’s inauguration: PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s coalition criminal gangs have decided to ramp ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/haiti-gangs-ramp-violence-hope-block-governing-councils-inauguration/
Mayor Bass' ambitious housing program calls on L.A.'s wealthy. Can she pull it off?
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-21/bass-ambitious-housing-program
‘Lass’ charged with wounding with intent: ST ANN, Jamaica — A man whose alias is “Lass” has been charged by the police after he allegedly used a machete to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/lass-charged-wounding-intent/
Three injured in Lawrence Tavern drive-by shooting: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Three men were shot and injured during a drive-by gun attack at Burn Shop district in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/three-injured-lawrence-tavern-drive-shooting/
Ted Russell Kamp’s Been Shooter Jennings’ Secret Weapon for Years. He Steps Out on New Solo Album
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/ted-russell-kamp-california-son-shooter-jennings-1235007525/
PHOTOS: Zendaya’s stylish fashion moments: Zendaya, born on Sept. 1, 1996, in Oakland, Calif., has not only made a name for herself on screen with her acting ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/zendaya-stylish-fashion-moments/
Imagine Dragons sets area concert date in support of new album 'Loom': Tickets for the show go on sale this week.
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/22/imagine-dragons-to-perform-area-concert-in-support-of-new-album-loom/73412239007/
CDB mum on Dr Gene Leon’s ‘immediate effect’ resignation: BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Tuesday remained mum on the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/cdb-mum-dr-gene-leons-immediate-effect-resignation/
United Airlines flight diverted to SFO after smoke detected in cabin: The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was grounded at SFO for 47 hours following the incident Friday.
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/united-airlines-flight-diverted-to-sfo-smoke-cabin-19415990.php
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Members of Haiti’s CPT to be sworn in on Thursday: PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The members of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) will be sworn into ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/members-haitis-cpt-sworn-thursday/
Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue plane company. What that means for Sacramento
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article287786215.html
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