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In a category dominated by the likes of BeyoncΓ©, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, Jacob Collier is unquestionably the least famous musician nominated for album of the year at Sundayβs 67th Grammy Awards. Yet the English singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist is actually a familiar contender for the Grammysβ flagship prize: His dark-horse nod for…
This weekend marks five years since the UK finally managed to “take back control” and leave the European Union. The referendum vote to leave was on 23 June 2016. It took three and half years after that, of negotiations with Brussels, political and legal arguments at Westminster, and three British prime ministerial careers, before Boris…
Jordan Chiles danced with the crowd before cheering for Brooklyn Moors as she completed her floor routine. The UCLA crowd wanted, pleaded for a perfect 10. They got a 9.975. Chiles did the same as Chae Campbellβs interactive floor routine kept the crowd engaged as Pauley Pavilion roared, begging for perfection. They got a 9.975…
SAN DIEGOΒ βΒ In 2009, as the couple that owned the Dodgers announced their separation, the attorney for Frank McCourt said he did not anticipate a legal battle over the team. The attorney said documents would prove the Dodgers were owned solely by McCourt, not jointly by the couple, and said there was βnot a chanceβ the…
MEXICO CITYΒ βΒ President Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, sending shock waves through the global supply chain and sparking fears of a disruptive trade war. Trump signed executive orders placing duties of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, except for a 10% rate on Canadian oil, and 10%…
Deadheads mixed with bigwigs Friday night at the annual MusiCares Persons of the Year gala, where the members of the Grateful Dead were honored by the Recording Academy for their philanthropy and cultural impact 60 years after the iconic jam band formed in 1965. βLongevity was never a major concern of ours,β the Deadβs Bobby…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week confirmed government support for dozens of big projects to boost growth, on top of Labour’s existing promise to build 1.5 million new homes. Major planning system reforms are under way in a bid to meet targets, but among the challenges the government faces in delivery is who will build them….
The Clippers have traded forward P.J. Tucker, backup center Mo Bamba, a future second-round draft pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Patty Mills and Drew Eubanks, people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter confirmed to The Times. Tucker, 39, who is making $11.5 million this season, has not been with the…
With its leading goal scorer, Jonathan Rabinovitch, sidelined because of an ankle injury, El Camino Real lacked a scoring threat and was beaten by Birmingham 1-0 in a West Valley League boysβ soccer rematch on Friday night. Rabinovitch scored two goals in a 3-0 ECR defeat of the Patriots earlier this season. By winning, Birmingham…
Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China. The expected move raises fears of price increases for US consumers as the American president suggested he would try to blunt the impact on oil imports. He has been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater…
