Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón lost his bid for reelection to challenger Nathan Hochman. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s election defeat was one more reminder that despite what those of us in progressive states say we want (criminal justice reform), our feelings about crime and safety … Read more
A woman walks near Howard University as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on the campus Nov. 6. (Nathan Howard / Associated Press) The Democrats have some tough choices in front of them. With Vice President Kamala Harris, they ran a very strong candidate in an incredibly well-resourced … Read more
Which workout offers the best bang for the buck for anyone wanting to reduce cardiovascular risk factors and loss of muscle associated with aging? The debate on which is best centres around the belief aerobic exercise is superior at improving cardiovascular health and fitness, while strength training excels at improving body composition and muscular strength, … Read more
Mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Environment Canada is forecasting mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon and a high of 8.Photo by Dario Ayala /The Gazette Mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 8 with the UV index at 2, … Read more
Here are three things to know about Santé Québec. Santé Québec CEO Geneviève Biron says her first job is to find $1 billion in savings.Photo by Propulia Capital Starting next month, Quebec’s entire health-care system, currently managed by more than two dozen organizations, will come under the control of a single agency: Santé Québec. Santé … Read more
speaks to Transgender youth and elders about their experiences (Picture: Getty) ‘When I first came out, there was no internet, mobile phone, or knowledge available. I didn’t know much about myself,’ Bobbi Pickard, 55, tells Metro. Instead, she recalls, it was a childhood filled with isolation and fear. ‘I knew I was trans from the … Read more
Jon Kenny has died aged 66 (Picture: Alamy) Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny has died aged 66. He was best known for playing multiple roles in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, plus his parts in The Banshees of Inisherin, The Van, and Angela’s Ashes. Kenny was also one half of the comedy duo … Read more
(Picture: Netflix/Kobal/Shutterstock) Michael Kelly, best known for playing Doug Stamper in the Netflix series House of Cards has revealed that he still finds the way the series ended ‘heartbreaking’. Netflix’s first original series in 2013 was the political drama House of Cards which ended abruptly with a cut-short final season in 2018 when the star … Read more
1/31 Aurora Carrillo-Vincent, 5, and Matthew Carrillo-Vincent, 35, read together during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC on Sunday. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) 2/31 Chris Homandberg, 35, of Los Angeles chats while holding 11 books he plans to buy at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC … Read more
The L.A. County supervisors, from left, are Janice Hahn, Hilda L. Solis, Lindsey P. Horvath, Kathryn Barger and Holly J. Mitchell. (Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors) Good morning. It is Saturday, Nov. 16. Let’s look back at the week in Opinion. If you seek hope at the end of this dismal election season, look … Read more