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Maggie Cortez, center, hugs a customer during a Cinco De Mayo party at El Patron in Altadena. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) To the editor: I was saddened to see the article in the L.A. Times that reported the federal government has denied cleanup funds for the small businesses that were damaged or destroyed in the … Read more

Justin Bieber used a face distorting filter to talk about a wide range of topics, including religion, rats and previously living in Alaska. On Monday, the “Peaches” singer used a filter that made his voice high-pitched, his eyes bulged and his mouth frowned to recall traveling to Alaska when he was a teenager to go … Read more

Rosamund Pike stood on business when she auditioned for the James Bond franchise. In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, the 46-year-old actress recalled her uncomfortable tryout for the 2002 film “Die Another Day.” “In the Bond audition, I was asked to unzip and drop the dress I was wearing, to just stand there in … Read more

The White House has slashed tariffs on cheap Chinese goods from shopping sites like Temu and Shein — to as low as 30%, below the 54% rate included in President Trump’s executive order earlier this week, according to a report. The 30% tariff – down from 145% – reflects a 10% “reciprocal” duty on China, … Read more

Tesla’s board has reportedly formed a special committee to reconsider CEO Elon Musk’s pay, potentially setting the stage for a new compensation package as the company faces mounting legal and investor pressure. The move comes in response to a Delaware court decision that invalidated Musk’s historic $56 billion stock award from 2018. The committee consists … Read more

The luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet in question is believed to be similar to this jetliner shown taking off from Palm Beach International Airport in February. (Ben Curtis / Associated Press) To the editor: While President Trump is enjoying pomp and display in Saudi Arabia, we are left wondering why we must wait for cars … Read more

Conservative commentator Candace Owens revealed on social media this week that she was allegedly the target of a violent death threat that led to the arrest and guilty plea of a New Jersey man, Haim Braverman. Owens took to X and shared details of the alleged ordeal, which began in September of last year following … Read more

9Travis Kelce blamed Jason Kelce for “trick[ing]” him into a Taylor Swift reference on “New Heights.” GC Images Look what Jason Kelce made him do. Travis Kelce jokingly called out his brother for “trick[ing]” him into referencing girlfriend Taylor Swift on their latest “New Heights” episode. Jason, 37, kicked off Wednesday’s podcast by saying their … Read more

She’s letting the chips fall where they may. Kendall Jenner broke out into a fit of laughter after chipping her tooth on a private jet while en route to a New York Knicks game Monday. The model, 29, was seen holding a small white piece of enamel on her finger while giggling in shock in … Read more

What does he mean? Justin Bieber sparked further health concerns by going on a bizarre rant in an Instagram post Tuesday that he’s since deleted. In the 13-video series, Bieber, 31, used a filter that altered his face and changed his voice to a higher pitch. 10Justin Bieber in his May 13 Instagram video. justinbieber/Instagram … Read more