Arthur Frommer championed travel for all, not just the wealthy
The president was Eisenhower. The Dodgers belonged to Brooklyn. The cost of a Los Angeles-London round-trip flight was $720 — a staggering amount in 1956.…
Arizona governor says she’ll work with Trump on border if it won’t harm families
PHOENIX — Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she is willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration on border security issues like stopping…
‘Waiting for Godot,’ ‘Star Wars’ in concert, Usher and more LA arts
The crowd was jubilant on the opening night of “Waiting for Godot” at the Geffen Playhouse last Thursday. Starring Aasif Mandvi and Rainn Wilson, Samuel…
The UK’s NHS to roll out free antismoking pill. Will it work? | Health News
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is rolling out a free antismoking pill called varenicline for British smokers. Research has shown that varenicline is more…
Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged to work with incoming President Donald Trump in his final meeting with current US leader Joe Biden.The two met…
At APEC 2024, Chinese leader Xi tells Biden he’s ‘ready to work’ with Trump | Politics News
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held his final meeting with his outgoing counterpart in the United States, Democrat Joe Biden. But Xi’s words on Saturday…
‘Kiss Me, Kate’ screenings and more L.A. arts events this weekend
This weekend’s Essential Arts events are all about big screens and bold ideas. I’m staff writer Ashley Lee, here with my colleague Jessica Gelt to…
Senate will block Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz, predicts Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted that President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz to be attorney general would be rejected by the Republican…
Labour Minister slaps down civil servants demanding to work four-day week
A LABOUR Minister has slapped down civil servants demanding to work a four-day week.Emma Reynolds accused them of trying to drag Britain back to the…
Trump pick Matt Gaetz would be the anti-attorney general
How detrimental will President-elect Donald Trump’s second term be to the rule of law? We got the answer with Wednesday’s announcement of his intent to…
In California’s close House races, campaigns work to ensure every ballot counts
The election is over, and no more ballots can be cast. But campaigns in tight congressional races across California are scrambling to make sure their…
Download fans ‘work out’ another massive rock band have ‘signed up to headline’ after album announcement
DOWNLOAD fans have ‘worked out’ that another massive rock band have ‘signed up to headline’ after their album announcement.My Chemical Romance sent their supporters into…
Rams takeaways: Offense has work to do, defensive line shows sparks
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws an incomplete pass as Dolphins defensive tackle Neil Farrell puts pressure on. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Offensive linemen…
One star, two very different films and the costumes that make them work
No matter the century, Saoirse Ronan is going to dance. When the four-time Academy Award nominee moves to the music in her two films this…
Ella Jenkins dead: ‘First Lady of Children’s Music’ was 100
Ella Jenkins, the prolific, multigenerational musical pioneer who became known as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” died Saturday. She was 100. The lifetime achievement…
Israel’s Smotrich orders prep work for annexation of occupied West Bank | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedIsrael’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says he has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank in the hope that “2025 will…
Air hostess claims tried and tested method for couples to get flight upgrades actually DOES work
A former flight attendant who worked at Emirates Airlines for several years has confirmed one age-old hack to bag a free upgrade to business class…
Grammy nominations for Gustavo Dudamel, L.A. Phil, Gabriela Ortiz
Recordings by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic nabbed six 2025 Grammy nominations Friday, with Dudamel and the orchestra picking one up for orchestral…
“My non-monogamous situationship cried when I told her I started doing sex work”
Welcome to A Polyamorous Perspective, an advice column where I, Leanne Yau – a bisexual, polyamorous, and neurodivergent educator, writer, advocate, and expert at Taimi…
How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?
“Can we talk?” Joan Rivers’ stand-up tagline had a way of turning audiences into confidants.Rivers may be remembered for her relentless jokes about Elizabeth Taylor’s…