Tap into your inner artist at these 8 chill ‘craft and sip’ (or smoke) events in L.A.
A “paint and sip” event hosted by the Painted Peach in Venice. (The Painted Peach)
Justin Herbert doesn’t have ‘secret’ athleticism. It’s been on display his whole life
The running ability and athleticism of the Chargers’ Justin Herbert is rare for a quarterback his size. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) He’s not just the prototypical passer. To Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, dual-threat quarterback isn’t even the right classification for what Justin Herbert can do. “Justin could play tight end in the National … Read more
Amazon launches new outlet set to rival Temu with ‘crazy low prices’
Products on Haul are all $20 or less (Picture: Getty Images) Shoppers can’t get enough of Temu, which allows them to scroll through a never-ending array of bargain products and ‘shop like a billionaire’. And now, Amazon is getting in on the action. This week, the retail giant announced the launch of Amazon Haul, a … Read more
Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers
USC students attend graduation from Viterbi School of Engineering at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on May 10, 2024. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last week should bring some clarity to Americans with student loans, but probably not in the way they’d hoped. A flurry of Biden administration initiatives … Read more
Lost McDonald’s menu item from the 70s is ‘cursed’ — but fans want it back
The product hasn’t been sold for around 40 years… (Picture: Western Mail Archive/Western Mail Archive/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) McDonald’s is constantly changing up its menu, giving customers new items and bringing back fan-favourites. The fast food chain has just announced the Big Tasty is coming back, which many Maccies lovers believe is the ‘best’ burger … Read more
From mission bells to hidden gems, discover San Juan Capistrano, the O.C. town as old as the U.S.
The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano curates “ecological experiences” such as community table dinners. (The Ecology Center)
How open banking could get you a better mortgage deal
Robert McLister: Open banking is a boon to mortgage competition and efficiency A ‘sold’ sign in front of a home in the York neighbourhood of Toronto, Ont.Photo by Cole Burston/Bloomberg This is a seismic disruption on all sorts of levels — including mortgage lending — and here’s why: Anything that threatens their deposit base is … Read more
UCLA doesn’t want to go hungry in Seattle: Five things to watch vs. Washington
UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers scrambles during a game against Indiana on Sept. 14. Garbers and the Bruins will need to be in top form to beat Washington on the road Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) 1 By the end of their trip to Seattle, UCLA players might feel like playing Nirvana on … Read more
Frances Tiafoe has been fined $120,000 but not suspended for cursing at a tennis umpire
US Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe was fined a total of $120,000 — but will not be suspended — for cursing repeatedly at a chair umpire after losing a match at the Shanghai Masters last month. The ATP said Thursday during its season-ending tournament in Italy that its fines committee handed Tiafoe a penalty of $60,000 … Read more
Ontario teen allegedly attacked by ex who hit her with SUV and severed her hand with sword, family says
‘He used his vehicle to pin her against rocks so that he could get out and mutilate her,’ cousin of the 16-year-old victim says. ‘He was trying to chop her head off’ Family of 16-year-old Kaylie Smith said she was the victim of an alleged attack by her ex-boyfriend in which he hit her with … Read more