‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, the creator of the internationally popular “Dragon Ball” series and character designer on the “Dragon Quest” video games, died Friday…
I work in a nursery – five things parents do that really annoy me, bringing in toys from home is just asking for trouble
A NURSERY worker has revealed their top five pet peeves parents commit. It doesn't matter what job you do - there's always parts of it…
Charity football match pits MPs against retired pro to highlight Women’s Aid’s work stamping out domestic violence
A CHARITY football match pitted MPs against a retired pro to highlight Women’s Aid’s incredible work in stamping out domestic violence. The organisation picked a…
L.A. Times sports staff wins fourth consecutive APSE grand slam
The Los Angeles Times staff won the prestigious Associated Press Sports Editors’ grand slam, a best-in-show award presented to publications that place in the top…
Liberal MP admits ‘work to do’ on women, calls out ‘disgraceful’ colleagues
In short: Liberal MP Keith Wolahan tells Q+A "we're falling short of the target" on female representation and has "significant work to do".Minister for Women Katy…
Oscars rewind — 2004: Why the makeup winners apologized
Many of the Academy Awards categories have long histories that stretch back nearly 100 years. That’s not true for the hair and makeup artisans, though.…
The Tasmanian Liberals have promised to ‘ban’ ambulance ramping, but will it work?
In short: The Liberals faced months of scrutiny over hospital ramping, now its health spokesperson believes the problem can effectively be 'banned'.Guy Barnett said ambulances…
I’m 66 and always admired Tina Turner’s powerful legs – that’s why I work mine out twice a week to look good in a bikini
A 66-YEAR-OLD fitness fan has shared her inspiration to keep herself active and strong. She thanked Tina Turner for motivating her to be at the…
Appreciation: Richard Lewis, The Prince of Pain, will rule forever
I really thought Richard Lewis had 10 more years left to live. Even after four back surgeries and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, my friend and fellow…
L.A. design is focus of New York Review of Architecture edition
In these trying, rainy times, I’ve been eating all the comfort foods, but I have developed special reverence for the oyster and mushroom porridge at…
New high-speed rail from Las Vegas to SoCal: Will it work?
MIAMI — When Simon Akinwolere, a 27-year-old cruise director, needed to commute from Orlando to Miami, he sorted through his travel options. He could drive the…
India’s Urban Company revolutionised gig work for women. Then it bled them | Business and Economy
Bengaluru, India — After years of working at a salon in Bengaluru, Shakeela Banu made a major life change in 2018 and joined Urban Company…
Hunter Biden tells Republicans he didn’t involve his father in work
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden appeared Wednesday on Capitol Hill for a closed-door deposition with lawmakers, a critical moment for Republicans as their impeachment inquiry into his…
Children work as street sellers in Gaza | Newsfeed
NewsFeedHundreds of children in Gaza are trying to sell what they can on the street to earn money to survive. UNICEF warns that children in…
US tech giants refuse to work with Britain’s top secret military censorship board – POLITICO
Over the past several years, its scope has grown to include cyber incidents — such as when an MoD supplier was hit by a ransomware…
China broadens law on state secrets to include ‘work secrets’ | Espionage News
Revised law requires government agencies to protect pieces of information ‘that are not state secrets but will cause certain adverse effects if leaked,’ state media…
South Korea sets deadline for striking doctors to return to work | Health News
Officials say striking young doctors have until the end of February to return to work or risk being punished. South Korea’s government has given striking…
Exact number of days Brits need to work to cover household bills this year revealed – and it’s LATER than last year
THE number of days a person needs to work just to cover their household bills arrives this week. So-called Bills Freedom Day is on Wednesday…
Hollywood homeless encampments fuel neighborhood frustration
The fire that broke out on Franklin Avenue last month was, by some measures, a modest one. But with winds blowing in the Cahuenga Pass…
‘Big Data’ downloads humor and humanity in a play about tech
Full disclosure: I used numerous technological devices to build this newsletter spotlighting a new play about our use of technological devices. I’m entertainment reporter Ashley…