Saquon Barkley has eye-popping 302-yard game for Eagles as Giants’ season is falling into despair
Letters to the Editor: Give Coachella Valley locals the Chuckwalla National Monument we want
A Palm Desert City Council member and a military veteran implore the Biden administration to designate the Chuckwalla National Monument.
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Best of “How To”: Spend Time on What You Value
How to make the most of your downtime
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'Wicked' box office proves Hollywood needs to take family films seriously again
Hey, Hollywood, don't throw the baby, or at least the 8-year-old, out with the bathwater. Strong 'Wicked' opening shows family movies are more in demand than ever.
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'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move out
While incoming members pick paint and drapes for their new offices, departing members are shoved into a collective basement space.
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Mike Schur watched a documentary. Next thing, he has a Ted Danson comedy on his hands
Mike Schur found unlikely inspiration for his new Ted Danson comedy in a Chilean documentary. His goal: to make viewers feel like they want to call their moms.
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Why did California 'kill' its booming hemp-derived THC industry?
After banning hemp products that contain THC and other intoxicating compounds, California regulators are starting to crack down — catching some retailers by surprise and upending the lucrative market for cannabis-adjacent drinks and gummies.
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The Hainanese chicken rice wars are heating up in the San Gabriel Valley
If you didn’t grow up eating the dish, it may be difficult to understand the allure of unassuming poached chicken and rice. Here are two new specialists in the SGV to check out now.
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Are California farmers on a collision course with Trump deportation plans?
If Trump's plans for mass deportations penetrate California’s heartland, it almost surely would decimate the workforce farmers rely on to plant and harvest their crops. So, why aren't farmers worried?
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18 books to give toddlers, young readers and teens for the holidays
The gift of a great story starts here, with titles including picture books and YA. Reese Witherspoon and Trevor Noah are here, but so are some non-celeb authors.
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Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Chargers facing the Baltimore Ravens at SoFi Stadium on Monday night, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.
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Jharrel Jerome had much to grapple with in 'Unstoppable' — learning to move, for one
The young Emmy winner had to learn a lot and face some fears over the five years it took to make the story of real-life, one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles.
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How 'The Franchise' balances Hollywood satire and humanity
'The Franchise' showrunner Jon Brown wanted to capture the over-the-top aspects of superhero movies without losing the humanity of those working on them.
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'Enthusiasm unknown to mankind': How the Harbaugh family mantra began
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and his brother John, the Ravens' coach, can thank their parents, who have been married 63 years, for a wealth of memories.
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9 L.A. locals share their favorite walks in the city
L.A. Times readers share their favorite places to walk in Los Angeles, from the Ballona Lagoon nature path to Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown L.A.
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6 ways to prevent holiday illness: Ask a doctor
Holiday gatherings can increase the risk of spreading infections. Doctors share tips to keep from getting sick when spending time with family and friends.
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The quiet 'Small Things Like These' is thematically earth-shaking, says Cillian Murphy
The actor has no real career plan, he says, just 'What’s the next good story? Who’s the next good collaborator?' Which led him to creating his Big Things Films production company.
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NYT changes headline about murdered Dubai rabbi following public outcry: 'Call it for what it is'
The New York Times faced intense backlash on social media over a headline about Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was murdered after he was abducted in Dubai last week.
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Letters to the Editor: Bullying of a transgender member of Congress is a waste of the American people's time
Disgusting. Barbaric. Un-American. These are the words that come to a reader's mind when he thinks of the anti-trans bullying of Rep.-elect Sarah McBride.
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Inside the high-stakes battle for L.A.’s screening rooms during awards season
Behind the scenes of winning over Oscar voters, the fight for L.A.’s best screening rooms has become a critical — and costly — part of awards season campaigns.
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Raoul Peck wants his documentaries to ‘make something shift in your brain’
The Haitian filmmaker’s “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” draws parallels between apartheid South Africa, segregation in the United States and the modern world.
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Hollywood unions are facing an uphill battle against Trump, AI and the slowdown
Video game actors, visual effects artists, animation workers and intimacy coordinators are all making big moves in the Hollywood labor space.
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Groundwater pumping is causing land to sink at record rate in San Joaquin Valley
Groundwater pumping has been causing the land to sink at a record pace in California's San Joaquin Valley. New research suggests ways of addressing the problem.
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Letters to the Editor: Climate change is a global threat, but it isn't the worst one. This is
If humanity is gone in 100 years, it'll be because a few leaders have the power to kill billions of people with nuclear weapons. Let's address that now.
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Letters to the Editor: When Trump talks of a 'resounding' win and a 'mandate,' challenge him
A Trump transition spokesperson said the president-elect had a 'resounding' victory giving him a 'mandate.' A reader challenges that assertion.
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Moo Deng is a worldwide phenomenon. How long can this global love affair last?
Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo who rose to fame on social media, is still attracting visitors and licensing deals, but celebrity can be fleeting. How long will it take for another cute baby animal to wear her crown?
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For the Commanders, it feels like old times in the worst way
The Commanders didn’t look like themselves against the Cowboys. They looked like an ugly vision of the past.
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Saquon Barkley gives another most valuable lesson in Eagles' rout of Rams
The Giants decided not to keep Saquon Barkley, and now the Eagle is an MVP candidate as another spectacular performance, 255 yards rushing, ruins the Rams.
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TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead
Were celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz confirmed to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, his job would involve interacting with giants of the industry that contributed to his wealth.
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NYC Rep. Ritchie Torres torches ‘complicit’ Adams and Hochul admins after serial stabber who killed 3 slipped through the cracks
Enraged Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres slammed the administration of Mayor Eric Adams and Albany-led Gov. Kathy Hochul as "complicit" in madman Ramon Rivera's murderous stabbing spree.
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How I learned to stop worrying about the national debt – even though it’s $35 trillion
When the numbers are sorted out in real terms, Uncle Sam actually has less debt than years past, not more.
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It’s hard to imagine punching-bag Giants sinking any lower
There are low points and then there are low points that leave you wondering if all hope is lost.
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The D.C. Council banned turning right on red citywide. It won’t be enforced.
The D.C. Council voted to make right turns at red lights illegal starting in 2025. But the mayor’s administration is resisting a wholesale ban.
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Where Are You Most Likely to Find a Group of People Called a Claque?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Nov. 25, 2024.
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Slate Crossword: Horror Movie in Which Hugh Grant Mansplains Mormonism (Seven Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Nov. 25, 2024.
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Tears at Reason Why Cat Has to Now Wear a Onesie
"You shouldn't dress your cats up simply for fun, however Bin Bin is a special case," the poster wrote in the caption.
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Everyone on the Internet Is Wrong About Biden and Inflation
Just look at what’s going on around the world.
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Elon Musk Says He Rewatched 'Office Space' To Prepare for DOGE
Elon Musk says he watched the movie "Office Space" while preparing to co-lead DOGE alongside Vivek Ramaswamy.
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I Just Listened to Steve Bannon’s Show for a Week. What’s Coming Is Clear.
He's gloating. But he's also sounding a warning.
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Ukraine War Map Reveals Russia's Rapid Front Line Advances
Since September, Russian forces have made more gains than in the whole of 2023, an independent think tank has said.
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Ukraine Attacks Russian Missile Factory in Drone Strike
Ukraine conducted several drone strikes in Kaluga and Kursk last night, causing fires at a factory and an oil depot.
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Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solution
Negotiations over a U.N. treaty to cut plastics have been bogged down. Environmental groups blame the oil and gas industry.
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DHL plane crashes in Lithuania amid concern over Russian sabotage
A DHL cargo plane crash landed in Lithuania, killing one crew member, but authorities say it's too soon to link it to suspected Russian sabotage operations.
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Russian missile strikes Kharkiv as Zelenskyy calls on allies for 'unwavering' aid
Ukrainian authorities said that at least 19 people were injured and 41 buildings damaged by a Russian missile strike in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
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Glen Powell Gives Amazing Gift to Winner of His Lookalike Contest
On Sunday, hundreds of fans turned up at a park in downtown Austin, Texas, to crown the winner of a Glen Powell lookalike contest.
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'Dodgeball' Actor Suffered Medical Emergency on Film Set
The actor Alan Tudyk almost died and said that, if you watch the movie, you can see him being sick in the scene.
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Cher was ‘shocked’ to discover her legal name after birth certificate error
The "Believe" hitmaker said she was under the impression that her real name was Cherilyn for years -- until she finally went to change her legal name to Cher.
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Alex Wong: What Trump's New National Security Official Has Said About China
Wong made a high-profile visit to Taiwan during Trump's first term and has warned that the U.S. must prepare for tensions not seen since World War II.
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