At a time when most of their peers have retired, threatened to call it quits or died, the Beach Boys continue to perform 120 shows per year. Led by original singer Mike Love and longtime multi-instrumentalist Bruce Johnston, this version of the Beach Boys performs the sounds of Southern California to three generations of fans,…
HAVANAΒ βΒ After another nationwide blackout debilitated Cuba, electricity began flickering back on in parts of Havana on a recent Sunday afternoon. As cell signal returned, Alberto GonzΓ‘lezβs phone buzzed nonstop with messages. βWill you open today?β βIs there power?β βGood afternoon, brother. Will there be dancing?β Until now, it wasnβt a question people needed to ask….
Heβs never held public office or donned a judgeβs robes, but an arch-conservative Los Angeles County attorney is racing toward confirmation on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, accelerating the once-liberal courtβs sharp rightward turn under President Trump. A competitive target shooter with a background in a cryptocurrency, Eric Tung was approached by the White…
Walt Disney Co. is expected to announce the NFL is taking an equity stake in its sports media property ESPN, according to people familiar with the plan. Disney may reveal the deal during its earnings call Wednesday. Representatives at the NFL and ESPN declined comment Friday. In return for the equity stake, ESPN is expected…
SEATTLEΒ βΒ The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well into the second run of group play, with every team still eager to post wins as they look to secure a place in the knockout stage. Hereβs everything you need to know about matches being played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the 48-team tournament across the U.S.,…
Eric Obrokta put millions into The First Academy as he tried to propel his son to a college career. Elite players transferred to the team, but it ended in disaster.
π Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app π The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch gave one of her best speeches this week – is it enough to save her, or is it delaying the inevitable? Fresh from the conference in Manchester, Beth gives Ruth and Harriet the inside track on…
Nothing says βawards seasonβ like a fall film festival. The Timesβ reporters, critics, videographers and photographers are on the ground at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, bringing you all the news from TIFFβs 50th edition. Our coverage includes our TIFF Daily newsletter, along with photo and video highlights from the Los Angeles Times Studio….
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Reform’s immigration policy is “racist”, Sir Keir Starmer has said. He was reacting after Nigel Farage‘s party said it would axe the right of migrants to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), ban anyone who is not a UK citizen from claiming benefits, and force those applying for UK citizenship to renounce other citizenship….