The Progress Pride flag flies outside the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: As regular readers of The Times’ letters section know, I identify as transgender. I also had a long run as a public transportation advocate — going back to the 1990s … Read more
Bitcoin’s value rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. (Salvador Melendez / Associated Press) Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 for the first time last week. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. Now, bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000, just two years after … Read more
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to impose tariffs on imports when he takes office, now might be the time to buy new appliances. (zimmytws/Getty Images/iStockphoto) Dear Liz: President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs have me wondering if now is the time to purchase new kitchen appliances, something I have long delayed doing. If he follows through … Read more
From Billie Eilish to Metallica: 10 must-see concerts this holiday season Considering that the weather outside isn’t exactly frightful during the winter months in SoCal, our concert calendar manages to keep our social lives plenty warm in between all the extra meals and family gatherings scheduled to descend upon us in the coming days. It’s … Read more
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has been seeking out Elon Musk’s advice about President-elect Trump’s approaching second term, according to a report. Musk endorsed Trump last summer and has been close with the president-elect since, even staying at Mar-a-Lago after the election and joining him on calls with leaders like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Chew has … Read more
Country music star Jason Aldean‘s wife, Brittany Aldean, is blaming “woke” politics for why her husband was left off Billboard Magazine’s “100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time” list this week. Billboard published its staff-selected list this week of the 100 best country artists spanning over the past 100 years. The list drew criticism on … Read more
Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83. Woolery’s death was announced by his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young in an X post. “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. … Read more
“Real Housewives of Miami” star Lisa Hochstein and ex Lenny have finalized their divorce following a two-year divorce battle. Lisa’s “RHOM” co-star Adriana de Moura announced the news at Saturday’s Bravo Fan Fest event in Miami during the “Bravo Besties” panel. According to court documents obtained by People. a judge signed off on the divorce … Read more
“Real Time” host Bill Maher clashed with liberal scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson over his refusal to say that men have a physical advantage over women in sports, insisting he’s “part of the problem.” The exchange began when Maher put a spotlight on the ousting of Scientific American’s editor-in-chief over her viral attacks on Trump voters. However, Maher … Read more
Zayn Malik paid tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during opening night of his Stairway to the Sky Tour in Leeds, England on Saturday. In a photo posted by a fan, a projection that read, “Liam Payne 1993-2024 Love you bro” could be seen displayed across the screen on stage. He also … Read more
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