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Trump and Harris vocabularies signal their different frames of mind
In their campaigns, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris project different emotions and moods. The contrast between them was particularly sharp during their debate on Sept. 10, 2024.
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Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures
A few weeks before Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey, announced in May 2024 that they were expecting, the pop icon posted a selfie where he appears tearful and distraught.
While media attention quickly pivoted ...Read more
Rite Aid's answer to retail theft at Compton store: Lock up all its products
COMPTON, California — For years, stores across Southern California have been putting high-priced items behind lock and key to deter thieves.
The Rite Aid on the corner of Long Beach and Compton boulevards, though, takes...Read more
Las Vegas casinos are seeing a shortage of armed security guards
LAS VEGAS — The importance of casino safety and a quick response was illustrated in early August when a man who stabbed two Red Rock Resort employees with a knife was apprehended after a confrontation in the casino.
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Auto review: Bountiful Buick Enclave is a lotta SUV for your cheddar
TILLAMOOK, Oregon— As Monty Python reminds us, cheddar is the most popular cheese in the world. Tillamook makes some of the world’s best, and its flagship creamery is on Oregon’s Pacific coast. It’s a great ...Read more
Auto review: 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition that's not so final
When I saw the price of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition, I was astounded by its $91,545 base price and MSRP of $108,475.
I looked twice. Then I considered all of the other cars I could put in my garage ...Read more
Brian Jordan Alvarez explains FX's 'English Teacher'
ATLANTA — The perils of working at a high school in 2024 are on full display in the new FX on Hulu comedy “English Teacher,” set in Austin, Texas, but shot in metro Atlanta earlier this year.
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'The Wild Robot' finds inspiration in director's Colorado childhood
DENVER — The idea behind “The Wild Robot” sounds like a paradox: An artificially intelligent machine transforms itself into an emotional creature after exposure to the wilderness.
Those emotions are not a ...Read more
Iliza Shlesinger is cracking wise, but also has a few serious things to share
Iliza Shlesinger began her comedy career as a sassy, smart stand-up comic who won the NBC reality show “Last Comic Standing” in 2008 at 25.
Over the past 16 years, she has become a mom of two, with an array of comedy ...Read more
As Hollywood and streaming go global, US State Department leans on power of film
LOS ANGELES — Wherever filmmaker Becky Muikia goes, she brings the stories of her native Kenya with her.
They came with her to the NBA All-Star weekend, where her media and communications company showed its short film "...Read more
Neil Finn says Crowded House has something so strong with his sons in group
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For many years, Crowded House had singer-guitarist Neil Finn and bassist Nick Seymour as its only permanent members, with hired guns coming and going as needed for tours and recording sessions.
But in ...Read more
Lara Williams: Yes, bats carry disease. They also make us healthier
From ticks and mosquitoes to pangolins and raccoon dogs (two species accused of being the animal origin of COVID-19), the conversation around wildlife and health often hinges on the idea that animals can make us sick.
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan
Editors Note: September is Healthy Aging Awareness Month
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot lately about healthspan versus lifespan when it comes to aging. What do they each mean? And what is the difference? ...Read more
What's on the November ballot in California?
LOS ANGELES — While the Golden State's Democratic leanings in the presidential contest are well known, California is home to several swing districts that make the state critical this year in determining which party ...Read more
Editorial: Mexican 'rapists' seems so mild compared to what Trump says about immigrants today
In 2015, Donald Trump shocked the political establishment and many Americans when he came down the escalator at Trump Tower to announce his first presidential candidacy and attacked Mexican migrants:
“They’re bringing...Read more
Climate disasters can elicit despair when they go viral. These activists found inspiration
Imagine this: You receive a warning about a raging wildfire near your home. The air won’t stop filling with acrid smoke, and the sky has turned from blue to an eerie orange.
Or this: You’ve heard about a massive coal ...Read more
What you need to know about Earth's new, temporary mini-moon
LOS ANGELES — Earth is about to get a new neighbor in the form of an asteroid. But this one won't be making an impact.
Instead, it'll be what space enthusiasts have dubbed a mini-moon, and it will stick around to orbit...Read more
Don Johnson recalls his wild level of fame during 'Miami Vice': 'Security 24/7'
MIAMI — It’s been 40 years since “Miami Vice” first took custody of our TV sets, but Don Johnson remembers starring in the iconic show like it was yesterday.
Mostly, he remembers the fans. Especially the female ...Read more
Burns and bison and bears, oh my! Yellowstone warns about hazards after woman falls into thermal pool
A New Hampshire woman suffered third-degree burns at Yellowstone National Park this week after accidentally breaking the crust of a thermal pool and plunging her leg into the scalding hot water, according to the National ...Read more
Scientists become a source of hope and information on TikTok, Instagram
Peter Neff understands the allure of the world’s fifth-largest continent.
The camera roll on his phone is brimming with videos and photos of his trips to Antarctica, where the glaciologist and climate scientist has ...Read more
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