Gov. Gavin Newsom kicks off his campaign for Proposition 1 at Los Angeles General Medical Center on Jan. 3. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: You ask how much Proposition 1 will cost for mental health. What about the costs of doing nothing? What about the costs for a person with … Read more
Cadbury is 200 today (Picture: Newscast/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Today (March 4) marks Cadbury’s 200th anniversary, and to celebrate the occasion a few little-known secrets and facts about the chocolate giant have been released. From Dairy Milk to Bournville, chocolate buttons to Creme Eggs, the brand has produced some really fantastic sweet treats … Read more
An in vitro fertilization embryologist works at a fertility clinic in London. (Sang Tan / Associated Press) The Alabama Supreme Court decision last month determining that frozen embryos have the same rights as children brought the personhood debate to a surreal level that should terrify anyone who supports the right to terminate a pregnancy or … Read more
Development west of USC. L.A. is trying to rapidly expand housing construction but faces pushback from residents in some neighborhoods dominated by single-family homes. (Al Seib / For The Times) Last October, the Los Angeles City Planning Department ditched some of the region’s most ambitious actions to tackle racial and economic segregation and confront the … Read more
A fresh legislative push to hold tech giants accountable for child safety is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill – as public outrage grows over online sex predators and AI-generated “deepfake” nudes whose victims have included Taylor Swift. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is among those calling for a total repeal of Section 230 – a longstanding, controversial … Read more
101 Noodle Express in Alhambra is known for its beef roll. The restaurant also has a location in Arcadia that serves the same roll. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
Can you guess what it is? (Picture: Getty) It’s official – the world’s best travel experiences have been unveiled, and one world-famous event in London has made the list. The UK capital attracts around 30 million tourists each year, many of whom flock to experience some of the city’s most famous attractions – from Big … Read more
Miley Cyrus’ mom, Tish Cyrus, says she would’ve been a “better parent” if she started smoking weed while her kids were still young. Speaking on her “Sorry We’re Stoned” podcast, Tish opened up about motherhood during a conversation with special guest and rapper Wiz Khalifa. “I didn’t smoke pot when I had kids. I didn’t start … Read more
Paddy McGuinness is setting the record straight (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Paddy McGuinness has hit out at reports he demanded estranged wife Christine McGuinness does not publicly speak about their divorce. The former Top Gear host, 50, announced in July 2022 that he and Christine, 35, had parted ways after 11 years of marriage. Their three … Read more
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Zac Efron has opened up about a lie that he’s kept secret for years, and one that still haunts him to this day – and it involves monkeys. The 36-year-old Hollywood star has had his life played … Read more