Storm Babet flooding sees severe warnings as hundreds evacuate
Residents of 500 Nottinghamshire homes are among those told to move, as communities across the UK endure more flooding.
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Family of missing UK teen say she was murdered in Hamas attack
Noiya Sharabi, 16, disappeared after Hamas attacked Kibbutz Be’eri, killing her mother and sister.
Opinion: Ban cars from streets near schools. Children shouldn’t have to risk their lives every morning
By Michael Schneider Aug. 16, 2023 11:40 AM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print As kids go back to school this week in L.A., it’s hard to not think about some of the tragedies that have transpired around our schools — and about how we could prevent the next ones. In…
Tropical system brewing in Pacific expected to bring cooling, lightning, storms to SoCal
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 16, 2023 11:21 AM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print A tropical storm brewing in the Pacific is expected to move north over the next few days, bringing to Southern California increased humidity, cooler temperatures and a chance for significant showers and thunderstorms this weekend. The…
Ex-Merced County sheriff’s deputy arrested after repeatedly kicking DUI suspect in head
By Noah GoldbergStaff Writer Aug. 16, 2023 12:05 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print A Merced County Sheriff’s Office deputy with a troubled history and a misdemeanor conviction was charged Wednesday with assault for repeatedly kicking a DUI suspect in the head numerous times, authorities said. Dustin Witt, 42, a former…
‘Black Godfather’ director Reginald Hudlin on Clarence Avant: ‘His effect is literally immeasurable’
With the passing of media executive Clarence Avant on Monday, Hollywood lost an industry magnate whose impact and reach was unquantifiable. Avant rose to prominence in post-Prohibition New York City, where he met talent manager Joseph G. Glaser, who taught him the ins and outs of the music business. He would go on to be…
L.A. City Council backs effort to block Bulgari development in Benedict Canyon
By Dakota SmithStaff Writer Aug. 16, 2023 1:32 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday moved to try to block a developer’s planned luxury hotel in Benedict Canyon amid opposition from environmental groups and the council member who represents the hillside neighborhood. On a…
Peruvians Are Protesting Their Unelected President
World / August 16, 2023 Peruvians Are Protesting Their Unelected President Thousands have joined demonstrations against Dina Boluarte. Now, progressives in Congress are asking the Biden administration to stop supporting her far-right regime. Aída Chávez Ad Policy Peruvian President Dina Boluarte delivers her annual Message to the Nation on Independence Day, at the Congress in…
The Patronizing Moralism of David Brooks
Society / August 16, 2023 The Patronizing Moralism of David Brooks In a series of recent essays, the New York Times columnist has pronounced all social ills the result of deficient moral fiber among individuals. Chris Lehmann Ad Policy David Brooks delivers remarks at the 2018 Hilton Humanitarian Symposium and Prize Ceremony at the Beverly…
Inflation Is Falling. So Why Are the Fiscal Austerians Back in the Headlines?
Politics Today 5:30 am Inflation Is Falling. So Why Are the Fiscal Austerians Back in the Headlines? Inflation Is Falling. So Why Are the Fiscal Austerians Back in the Headlines? The latest scare was over the Social Security trust fund. The endgame is not to get rid of inflation, or to protect American workers, but…