Counterculture author Tom Robbins has died
Tom Robbins, a 1970s counterculture author hailed as “the most dangerous writer in the world” by a leading Italian critic and named one of the…
Pete Buttigieg can’t talk about three years of his life at McKinsey
By presidential campaign standards, Pete Buttigieg has been pretty much an open book — but with one chapter missing.The Democratic South Bend, Ind., mayor has…
From survivor to detective: A life fighting child sexual abuse | Child Rights
Warning: This story contains references to child sexual abuse that some readers may find disturbing. Lacey, Washington, United States – Robert Shilling has seen many…
The Patreons, Substacks and BookToks every book lover should know
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write shut up and read, a book newsletter. I am also known…
‘Parthenope’ review: Sorrentino returns with surface charms
A softer Paolo Sorrentino (“The Great Beauty”) is still a fertile imagemaker. That means a willing viewer can coast through much of the Italian writer-director’s…
A naughty car park romp rebooted my love life – my tips for the perfect quickie… from ‘sex alarms’ to al-fresco thrills
THINK great sex has to be long? Think again! According to new research, the average daytime quickie now lasts just two minutes… but there’s no reason…
Trump urges U.S. to ‘bring God back into our lives’ at National Prayer Breakfast
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday that his relationship with religion had “changed” after a pair of failed assassination attempts last year, as he advocated at the…
How RaMell Ross made ‘Nickel Boys’ as ‘visceral’ as real life
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, “Nickel Boys” filmmaker RaMell Ross breaks down the film’s distinctive style and costume designer Arianne Phillips…
We asked what smells best represent Los Angeles. Our readers answered
Of our five senses, smell might be the most ignored. And yet the role it plays in our lives is inescapable. Smell activates many parts…
Joan Didion’s diary of therapy notes, ‘Notes to John,’ to be published
Joan Didion kept notes of her therapy sessions. In 46 entries dating back to December 1999, she discussed alcoholism, depression, anxiety and the complex relationship…
Jennifer Finney Boylan on ‘two sexes’ executive order, Caitlyn Jenner
On the Shelf Cleavage By Jennifer Finney BoylanCeladon Books: 256 pages, $29If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…
Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. Announces LIFE Offering of Up to $3,000,000
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Inside Emmerdale's Roxy Shahidi's life from famous actor husband to second career
Roxy Shahidi is reportedly due to exit the Dales as Leyla Harding in upcoming scenes Source link
A new kind of Dr. Spock for a new generation of parents
Every generation has its parent whisperer.My mother and father had Benjamin Spock, the pediatrician who promoted the revolutionary idea that children should be cherished and…
Brave girl, 9, with rare brain disorder that will cause dementia in her teens founds charity in bid to save her life
NINE-YEAR-OLD Hermione de Nocker is a “pocket rocket” who loves dancing and has just completed her latest Brownie badge.But the youngster has a rare brain…
‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ review: Minnelli’s team saluted
One of the casualties of an era centered on ring lights over stage lights is the marginalizing of the all-around “performer,” that blood-sweat-and-tears breed who…
Dragons' Den star Trinny Woodall’s life from tragic loss to multi million pound empire
Trinny Woodall stars on BBC as the guest Dragon on Thursday night's Dragons' Den - earning her seat on the panel with her worldwide multi…
Opinion: The disaster aid California needs shouldn’t come with conditions
Onetime Trump “true believer” Stephanie Grisham, former press secretary to both Donald and Melania, famously told a national TV audience during last summer’s Democratic National…
What’s life like in the Scotland Six Nations camp?
Legendary Scotland and Lions coach Jim Telfer famously used to flog his players in training to get them battle-hardened for the demands of Test match…
Review: Will Arbery’s delectably weird ‘Evanston Salt Costs Climbing’
Will Arbery has a knack for coming up with unmemorable play titles. “Heroes of the Fourth Turning,” his award-winning drama produced by Rogue Machine Theatre…