A cash shortage in the Gaza Strip has given rise to money repair shops and money brokers. In Deir al Balah, a parallel money market has emerged where people go from broker to broker trying to find the one who will cash their paycheck with the lowest commission. (Bilal Shbair / Los Angeles Times) The … Read more
The month, get out and see a holiday play, take in festive Christmas music, or check out the twinkling lights and holiday displays. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Local performances and events spread Christmas cheer through … Read more
On this day in 1949, students at the School of Agriculture worked in the school’s reading room. From the StarPhoenix archives: This is the new School of Agriculture on the University of Saskatchewan campus. It is not to be confused with the College of Agriculture, which confers degrees following a full-length course. The School of … Read more
Despite being 100 kilos heavier, Electrogenic’s battery-powered Miata shaves 3 seconds off the original’s zero-to-97-km/h time Electrogenic’s Mazda MX-5 Miata EV conversionPhoto by Electrogenic Electrogenic’s new EV conversion kit for the first-gen Mazda Miata has the bonus of being totally reversible But why would you switch back when the EV’s zero-to-97-km/h sprint is 3.0 seconds … Read more
(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) 1 Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 16-0 (1.000); season 131-64 (.672). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 11-5 (.686); … Read more
The Chargers’ Justin Herbert (10) embraces Patrick Mahomes (15) after a 17-10 Chiefs win at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers’ quarterback claims the team has changed plenty since that September meeting. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Justin Herbert’s haircut isn’t the only thing that’s changed since the Chargers last played the kings of the AFC … Read more
Despite a Rams victory, quarterback Matthew Stafford took quite a beating from Bryan Bresee (90) and the Saints defense last week. (Associated Press) Matthew Stafford has played nearly 16 NFL seasons, absorbing hits that resulted in broken bones, strains, sprains and bruises. Has the Rams quarterback played a full season without an injury? “No,” Stafford … Read more
Why the Forest Service is encouraging people to cut Christmas trees on public lands (with permits) When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree, William Lyon has it down to a science. Every year, Lyon downloads official maps of U.S. Forest Service roads — Apple and Google maps never have them all — and … Read more
Bird flu outbreaks at dairy farms are sparking fears of a major threat to human health. Above, cows at a dairy farm in Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press) To the editor: As a retired public health and emergency medicine physician, I want to thank you for your recent articles about the bird flu (H5N1), … Read more
Tulsi Gabbard speaks at a Trump campaign rally in Pittsburgh on Nov. 4. (Matt Freed / Associated Press) To the editor: Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to oversee the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies is typical of President-elect Donald Trump’s lackadaisical approach to governing. (“Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence czar? The Trump Cabinet pick most likely to … Read more
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