Miller Sanford Firefighters arrived quickly on the scene (Photo: AFP) McLaren’s hospitality centre at the Spanish Grand Prix had to be evacuated on Saturday morning after a fire broke out. Smoke was seen pouring out of the motorhome and into the Formula 1 paddock just minutes before the third practice session of the weekend was set to … Read more
California lawmakers reject proposal to curb well-drilling where nearby wells could run dry Over the past several years, California’s water managers have seen a pattern emerge in farming areas of the Central Valley: Even as declining groundwater levels have left thousands of residents with dry wells and caused the ground to sink, counties have continued … Read more
The Conservatives are making strides in the province and believe they can win seats on the island of Montreal. But obstacles remain. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a rally in Mount-Royal riding on Wednesday evening. To make inroads in Quebec, he may need to walk a tightrope, writes Robert Libman.Photo by Christinne Muschi /The … Read more
A high school student look at her phone in 2019. The Los Angeles school board voted on June 18 to ban phones during the school day. (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press) It was killing Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert that united readers in anger earlier this month. Now, our letter writers are once again … Read more
As proud alumni, we are saddened by the escalation of events that have disrupted university life and crossed too many lines. Montreal police made 15 arrests after protesters occupied McGill’s James Administration Building on June 6, 2024.Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette As proud McGill graduates and members of the regional advisory board of McGill … Read more
Willie Mays holds four balls, representing the four runs he hit in a single game, on April 30, 1961. (Associated Press) To the editor: April 17, 1968, was one day at Shea Stadium in New York that I will never forget. All one had to do was see Willie Mays play to know he was … Read more
Wade through over 350 concerts at the city’s biggest music event with these top picks. Take in Haitian Montrealer Dominique Fils-Aimé’s enthralling jazz-soul sounds Saturday, June 29, free on the main stage, at the 44th Montreal International Jazz festival.Photo by Dave Sidaway /Montreal Gazette For 10 straight days, the city’s biggest music fest presents over … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington in 2023. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) To the editor: Just when you think columnist Jonah Goldberg has found his way from the dark side, he goes right back to conservative apologism. Now, he uses some egregious mental gymnastics to say the U.S. Supreme Court … Read more
UCLA students protesting against Proposition 187 in 1994. (Paul Morse / Los Angeles Times) Book Review The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy By Mike MadridSimon & Schuster: 272 pages, $28.99If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Thirty … Read more
Fancy yourself lucky this weekend? (Picture: Omaze / SWNS) Fancy yourself lucky? A luxury London property worth £5,000,000 is up for grabs as part of a giveaway – and it’s been backed by none other than David Beckham. The winner of the Omaze draw will be granted the keys to the four-bedroom, four-bathroom property tucked … Read more
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