How does LAUSD superintendent see his role in protecting students from ICE?
LAUSD starts its new academic term a week from today. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho talks about student proficiency in math and reading, enrollment, and protecting kids from ICE raids.
Writer Peter Beinart says American Jews need to reckon with Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza, and they should support equality for Palestinians.
Critics review the latest film releases: “Freakier Friday,” “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” “Weapons,” and “Souleymane’s Story.”
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‘The Devil Wears Rothko’ traces Knoedler Gallery fake art scandal
The Trump administration froze UCLA’s roughly 800 grants, covering research into medicine, science, energy, and climate. How are scholars and the university responding?
Luke Farritor, a 23-year-old tech prodigy with no government experience, is at the center of sweeping federal cuts reshaping how government works.
For about a decade, the director of the Knoedler Gallery ended up buying fake art from a Bonnie and Clyde-like duo. An FBI criminal probe and lawsuits ensued.
Garlic brings its unique aroma, pungency, heat, and sometimes mellow nuttiness to each dish you’re making.
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Inside Nobu Matsuhisa’s global sushi empire
Texas lawmakers are trying to gerrymander their way to five more Republican seats in Congress. California Democrats want to retaliate — can they?
Will fully autonomous military machines be the future of war, or will nations like the U.S. abide by certain constraints?
Nobuyuki Matsuhisa — whose signature sushi flavors feature citrus, cilantro, and spice — owns restaurants and hotels worldwide. He’s the focus of a new documentary.
Influencers have been posting videos of themselves sampling Erewhon products, and now the store has become one of LA’s biggest tourist destinations.
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‘He's become untouchable’: Jeff Buckley is star of new documentary
A federal appeals court upholds a ruling that blocks ICE from broad immigration stops in LA, raising questions about what this means for immigrant communities and enforcement moving forward.
President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship is not faring well in court. This time, the Supreme Court may not save him.
COVID ticked up in parts of California and is expected to peak in the LA area in late August. Should you get boosted now?
Jeff Buckley’s vocals drew comparisons to Nina Simone and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant. He died at age 30, but his fan base is still strong today. He’s the subject of Amy Berg’s new documentary.
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Major Western nations recognize Palestinian statehood
France and Canada have promised to formally recognize Palestine at the U.N. General Assembly in September. The U.K. will join them if Israel doesn’t agree to a ceasefire with Hamas.
Humans are extracting fresh water from underground aquifers, accelerating the drying of land all over the world and driving sea level rise, according to a new study.
Critics review the latest film releases: “The Naked Gun,” “Bad Guys 2,” “Together,” and “Folktales.”
Consider these cold soup recipes: One from Eastern Europe, one from Spain, and one starring the summer ingredient corn.
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