On This Day, Aug. 30: Guion Bluford becomes 1st Black American in space
1 of 7 | On August 30, 1983, Guion Bluford became the first Black astronaut in space. File Photo courtesy of NASA Aug. 30 (UPI)…
Jeff Goldblum is one of the best reasons to watch Netflix’s ‘Kaos’
I am sorry to disappoint anyone who, hearing of the new series “Kaos,” which Netflix styles as “KAOS,” is expecting a “Get Smart” spinoff. We…
These day hikes in Kings Canyon National Park are uncrowded and serene
Hiking in and around L.A. can often feel like its own mini-vacation. Our local public lands offer many different types of escape, whether you want…
Israel ramps up military assault on occupied West Bank for second day | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Israeli military called in reinforcements as it escalated its assault on the occupied West Bank for a second day. At least 18 people have…
Fuerza Regida talks ‘Pero No Te Enamores’ and Jersey corridos
What a difference two years can make.In March 2022, Fuerza Regida embarked on a guerilla marketing campaign to promote an upcoming show at the Toyota…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 916 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 916th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Fighting At least 14 people…
Jack Flaherty good, but Dodgers need great in loss to Orioles
Jack Flaherty has been good for the Dodgers since coming over in a deadline trade last month. He has three wins in five starts. He…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 915 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 915th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Fighting At least six people…
Summer travel fuels California’s COVID surge. Labor Day will be a test
CHICAGO — Summer travel is helping fuel a COVID surge across California and other parts of the country.There are growing reports of attendees at the Democratic…
What to watch during the Paralympic Games in Paris
PARIS — Let the games begin again.The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to…
Double bankrupt Katie Price fuels engagement rumours with close up pic of MASSIVE diamond ring after day in court
KATIE Price tried to distract fans from her court drama today by flashing a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.The bankrupt star was forced…
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both wrong about unity
The single most abused, misused and misunderstood word in American politics is “unity.”All presidential candidates vow to unite Americans. Nearly every pundit and public intellectual…
Kamala Harris surpasses Gavin Newsom and the governor is not happy
The Democratic National Convention was a pageant of California love. There were glimpses of its abundant natural beauty. Tupac Shakur and Kendrick Lamar contributed to…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 914 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 914th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Fighting At least seven people…
Mariah Carey’s sister Alison ‘got hospice care’ in last three weeks of her life before dying on same day as mom Patricia
MARIAH Carey's sister Alison went into hospice care just weeks before her death, a source has revealed. On Monday, the Hero hitmaker announced that her…
Babe Ruth ‘called shot’ Yankees jersey sells for record $24 million
Babe Ruth’s New York Yankees jersey from his supposed “called shot” home run in the 1932 World Series has sold for $24 million, cementing its…
Under sea and over land, the Paris Paralympics flame is lit
Two weeks after French star swimmer Léon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is now on its Paralympic counterpart.British…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 913 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 913th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Monday, August 26, 2024. Fighting At least 18 people…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 912 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the main developments as the war enters its 912th day.Here is the situation on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Fighting Russia launched several missiles…
Flight attendant explains 'best time of day to fly' to avoid airport delays
A flight attendant has revealed how you can avoid delays by flying at a specific time of day, as she said there's one flight that…