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.
Brian Jordan Alvarez ...Read more
Staff allows sexual assault of mom with dementia, saying she 'consented,' lawsuit says
A man is suing an assisted living facility, saying staff didn’t protect his mother, who has dementia, from two sexual assaults by a “dangerous” resident — and considered the assaults to be consensual.
Pamela ...Read more
Lebanon says 8 die in Israeli airstrike in Beirut suburb
An Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Iran-backed Hezbollah has a strong presence, killed eight people and wounded at least 59 others, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
The attack raises the ...Read more
Israel widens strikes against Hezbollah in 'new phase' of war
Israel carried out extensive air strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, stepping up hostilities after it declared a “new phase” of war against militant group Hezbollah in the area.
The Israel Defense Forces said...Read more
EU plans new €35 billion loan for Ukraine under G-7 plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a loan of up to €35 billion ($39.1 billion) backed by the profits from immobilized Russian central bank assets to help provide more predictable ...Read more
UC chancellors get big raises, putting them between $785,000 and nearly $1.2 million
LOS ANGELES — University of California chancellors will get big salary boosts — near or exceeding 30% in most cases — as the Board of Regents agreed Thursday that higher pay was needed to bring leaders of the nation'...Read more
Manhattan emergency response times at record highs as congestion worsens: report
NEW YORK — In their most dire moments — waiting for an ambulance, a fire truck or the police — Manhattanites are caught in a literal jam.
That’s the conclusion of a report expected Friday from State Sen. Brad ...Read more
Another California teen girl arrested as school threats spread 'like wildfire'
LOS ANGELES — Police in Riverside arrested a 15-year-old girl Wednesday who they said made violent threats on social media against Ramona High School.
The allegations come in the wake of the Riverside Police Department...Read more
EV startup Lucid marks entry into 'US hub of auto' with southeast Michigan office
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan — Silicon Valley-based Lucid Motors officially opened its Detroit-area offices this week with hopes of hiring local talent as it works to increase sales and launch its coming electric Gravity three-...Read more
'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.
...Read more
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
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