Sad news out of the world of sports today. Broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel has passed away at 78. News of Gumbel’s death comes courtesy of a statement issued by his wife, Marcy Gumbel, and his daughter, Michelle Gumbel. Sportscaster Greg Gumbel is interviewed prior to the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four at NRG Stadium on … Read more
The California prickly phlox (Linanthus californicus) grows abundantly on the hillsides around Highway 39 on May 8 in the Angeles National Forest north of Azusa. (Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times) 1 If you thought the wildflower season was over in Southern California, think again. The easily accessible Highway 39, also known as San Gabriel … Read more
Plug-in vehicles at a Tesla Supercharger location in Santa Monica. The Trump administration has signaled that it plans to end a $7,500 federal tax credit that helps consumers afford electric cars. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) President-elect Donald Trump‘s transition team is planning to eliminate a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit that helps … Read more
Chrissy Teigen has posted a formal apology to former target Courtney Stodden. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press) Chrissy Teigen has apologized for bullying Courtney Stodden a decade ago. But that doesn’t mean the two are all buddy-buddy now. Stodden suspects Teigen is acting out of self-interest rather than sincere regret over sending comments like “I … Read more
Whether you consider it a year to remember — or one you’d rather forget — 2024 was packed with surprises and wild characters: from Olympic scandals to royals in crises, roasted Tom Brady to record-setting Mets salaries, Moo Deng to the “Hawk Tuah” girl. Test your memory with these 100 questions:
1 Licorice root, reishi mushrooms and vitamin B-6 are often among the ingredients listed in adaptogenic drinks. (Rebecca Peloquin / For The Times) It’s not enough for a drink just to taste good anymore. Most specialty grocery or liquor stores now offer colorful cans and bottles that advertise so-called adaptogens, ingredients that beverage companies claim … Read more
Express Scripts prescription medication bottles. (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press) A big shopping deadline is drawing near for some people, and it has nothing to do with the holidays. Millions of people use flexible spending accounts to help pay for healthcare, and some may lose money left in those accounts if they don’t spend it … Read more
When the sale of a house brings a cash windfall to an elderly person, questions arise about what to do with the money. (Lazy_Bear / stock.adobe.com) Dear Liz: I am out of work and taking a pause on my job search. While I have plenty of savings in a diversified portfolio, enough to last many … Read more
Ewan McGregor in “A Gentleman in Moscow.” (Ben Blackall / Paramount+ with Showtime) Premiering Friday on the confusingly named Paramount+ with Showtime, “A Gentleman in Moscow” is quite unlike anything else on television. Created by Ben Vanstone (“All Creatures Great and Small”) and largely directed by Sam Miller (“I May Destroy You”) from the 2016 … Read more
Analysts have credited such family-friendly films as “Wicked,” starring Cynthia Erivo, left, and and Ariana Grande, with helping out this year’s box office. (Universal Pictures) It wasn’t good, but it could’ve been a lot worse. Given the lingering effects of last year’s Hollywood labor strikes, the relative lack of big movies and a dismal first … Read more
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