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Since its invention, Wall Street has dictated what counts as a “real” investment. Stocks? Absolutely. Property and real estate? Of course. But trading cards? Too sentimental. Too niche. Too “hobbyist.” That outdated perception is shifting fast. As tariffs begin driving up the cost of imported goods, consumers are increasingly turning toward domestic assets already here — resale … Read more

Tech worker Evan Richardson stands beneath an illuminated terrace at City Hall in his hometown of Hayward, Calif. (Paul Kuroda / For The Times) Evan Richardson grew up in Silicon Valley, surrounded by big tech companies that transformed how people live, socialize and work. As a curious kid, Richardson took apart electronics and put them … Read more

Inside the daring L.A. party that’s like Studio 54 for ‘the dreamers and the outcasts’ (Chiara Alexa / For The Times) (Chiara Alexa / For The Times) (Chiara Alexa / For The Times) On the tip of Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood, beyond the vape-scented sidewalks and partygoers waiting for their ride-shares, there’s a velvet-roped portal … Read more

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How ‘The Sixth Sense’ trapped M. Night Shyamalan in a twist ending forever (Spoiler alert: If you’ve somehow never seen “The Sixth Sense,” please refrain from reading this article.) About midway through “The Sixth Sense,” Bruce Willis’ Malcolm, a compassionate child psychologist, attempts to cheer up Haley Joel Osment’s Cole, a disturbed boy struggling with … Read more