NYC professor who held machete to reporter's neck talks about ‘slitting the master’s throat'
Sarah Finch
When Sarah Finch learned in 2019 that her local government had approved an oil drilling project near her home in southeast England, she was shocked. “I always thought that was something that happened somewhere else,” says the climate activist. Adding to her alarm was the fact that this project had been approved without any consideration…
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Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after fall from horse
Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican who resigned from Congress following a tax fraud conviction, is paralyzed from the chest down.
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Jennifer Granholm
Under Jennifer M. Granholm’s leadership, the U.S. Energy Department has quickly become a powerhouse of the clean energy transition. Across the country, she is helping bring the Biden Administration’s climate goals to life. This includes adding 800 new or expanded clean technology manufacturing facilities, and 60 GW of clean energy capacity this year alone—that’s equal…
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Mads Nipper
Mads Nipper is CEO of Orsted, the world’s largest developer of offshore wind power. In 2009, 85% of Orsted’s energy production came from fossil fuels, but over the last 15 years the company has transformed itself into a leader in renewables. Having already divested its oil and gas business in 2017, this year Orsted shut…
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Mary Jane Melendez
General Mills is consistently recognized as a leader in corporate sustainability efforts – from supporting ambitious climate policy to advancing regenerative agriculture. GM’s Chief Sustainability and Global Impact Officer Mary Jane Melendez is spearheading these efforts. Under her leadership, last year the company reduced its scope 3 emissions by 7% and scope 1 and 2…
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Damilola Ogunbiyi
Damilola Ogunbiyi is working to ensure the energy transition is not only swift, but also equitable and just. Originally from Nigeria, Ogunbiyi has acted as a liaison to bring leaders from the Global South into key climate conversations. Through her roles at the United Nations and Sustainable Energy for All, she has worked on global…
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Wanjira Mathai
Wanjira Mathai is the Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at the World Resources Institute. In this role she is forging strategic alliances that advance nature-based climate solutions and climate justice in some of the most vulnerable communities. This year Mathai announced $17.8 million in funding for 92 local restoration groups as part of…
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Greg Jackson
In the race to curb emissions, Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of U.K.-based Octopus Energy Group, believes the answer lies not in asking consumers to pay more, but in harnessing technology to “align their interests with those of the planet.” At the heart of the group’s strategy is dynamic pricing, enabled by Kraken, its power-grid…
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Mary Powell
While many major residential solar companies have floundered recently, SunRun is not among them. Under CEO Mary Powell’s leadership, the company has become the largest developer of residential solar in the U.S., responsible for a fifth of all home systems installed. And this August, it became the first solar-plus-storage company to surpass one million customers.…
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Megan O’Connor
Megan O’Connor founded Nth Cycle in 2017 to address two problems: a growing volume of electronic waste, and a limited domestic supply of critical minerals needed for the energy transition. Fast forward to 2024, and her company has become the first in the United States to extract nickel and cobalt on a commercial scale from…
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Robert Falck
Robert Falck is CEO and founder of Einride, a Swedish company decarbonizing ground freight. Einride works with some of the world’s largest companies – including Mars, Heineken, PepsiCo, and Maersk – to electrify trucking fleets and make freight movement more efficient. This year it partnered with port operator DP World to start electrifying Dubai’s Jebel…
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Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan warns sanctuary city New York to cooperate with feds: ‘Going to do the job with or without you’
A City Hall spokesperson confirmed that due to existing NYC laws, "we will not be providing any information about the undocumented to the federal government."
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Islanders’ Anders Lee is reaping the benefits of offseason work with NHL Hall of Famer
The start to the season, in which Anders Lee has taken any questions about his game falling off at age 34, crumpled them into a ball and thrown them into the garbage, has not happened by some coincidence.
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She started as a kid reporter, interviewing sports stars. She’s the star now.
As a child, Sam Coffey got an inside look at sports journalism, thanks to her parents’ careers. Years later, she has emerged as a fixture under USWNT coach Emma Hayes.
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Judge to rule whether to throw out Trump’s criminal hush money conviction
If Judge Juan Merchan upholds the conviction, sentencing in the case is scheduled for Nov. 26, less than two months ahead of Trump's inauguration.
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Rams are Monday night no shows in no-touchdown performance against Dolphins
The stage was set with Hollywood stars and other pro athletes on hand to see the Rams make a statement in prime time, except the Dolphins made L.A. look bad.
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Cars bombs. Massacres. A cartel turf war. Mexico's new president confronts a wave of violence
A string of gruesome killings has thrust Mexico's security crisis into the spotlight -- and poses challenges for new President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Grindr targeted nascent union with return-to-office ultimatum, labor board alleges
LGBTQ+ social networking platform Grindr last year told its all-remote staff they had to return to the office or lose their jobs. Now federal labor regulators say the company's return-to-office policy unlawfully targeted unionizing workers.
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Letters to the Editor: 'Wait four years' is a tough message for Democrats to swallow
A lot of damage can be done within a single four-year Trump term, says a reader. Another says this was the election that voters swung the pendulum to 'normal.'
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Saoirse Ronan's two new films are worlds apart. Their costumes? Not so much
Despite being set more than 70 years apart, London nightlife scenes in the World War II drama 'Blitz' and 'The Outrun’s' 21st century tale of alcoholism and recovery each display a 1930s influence on the costumes.
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'Thelma' star June Squibb finally has the spotlight — and she's enjoying every moment
The actor landed her first Oscar nomination in her 80s. Now in her 90s, the 'Thelma' star is enjoying the attention from her first leading role.
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L.A. has some of the best vintage in the game. These finds are a case in point
From Brynn Jones Saban of Aralda Vintage to Clémence Pariente of Le Boudoir, L.A.’s vintage sellers share their most cherished pieces.
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Victorious Republicans are once again falling for the mandate trap
In theory, Trump could solidify and build on his winning coalition, but that would require disappointing the people insisting he has a mandate to do whatever he wants.
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Letters to the Editor: 'I mourn for God's creation' — a Christian biologist on Trump's victory
'God gave us the gift of free will, and it is up to us to protect the world,' says a professor emeritus of biology. 'We must do better.'
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Is this "slow" strength training method the fountain of youth? L.A.'s 90-year-olds say yes
Strength training has many benefits for health and longevity. Now many older Angelenos are seeking out a method called slow motion strength training to protect their joints and heal injuries.
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Prominent USC scientist goes on leave amid research misconduct allegations
USC professor Berislav Zlokovic is on leave after whistleblowers cast doubt on his published work and derailed trials for an experimental stroke treatment.
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Zoox's pill-shaped robotaxis become latest self-driving cars to hit California's streets
Zoox's self-driving vehicles began rolling out in San Francisco this week and are expected to compete with Waymo robotaxis.
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Why so many films are exploring the bonds — and travails — of longtime friends
Friendships are love affairs of a different sort and can be as much of a roller-coaster ride as romantic ones.
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California immigrants prepare for a second Trump administration
Legal aid centers report receiving hundreds of inquiries from immigrants wondering what they should do ahead of Trump's promised mass deportations.
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'You're on the edge of your chair,' Isabella Rossellini says of her 'Conclave'
Working on the thriller of sorts about selecting a new pope, the actor says it fed her brain and was just what she looks for in a role.
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Directors remake 'Sunset Blvd.,' 'Romeo + Juliet' and 'Our Town' for a new Broadway era
New Broadway revivals of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Blvd," Shakespeare's "Romeo + Juliet" and Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" test how far these works can be refashioned for modern sensibilities
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When Joan and Eve were pals: 'Didion & Babitz' explores the unlikely bond between two seminal L.A. writers
Lili Anolik turns a cache of letters between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz into a book about the unlikely friendship between two seminal L.A. writers before they went their separate ways.
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Online vape retailers ignore rules meant to protect minors, new UCSD study finds
Researchers at UC San Diego ordered vaping products to test whether deliveries followed federal and state laws. For the most part, they didn't.
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Wendi McLendon-Covey's side job kept her grounded and fed into her role on 'St. Denis Medical'
After playing overbearing mother Beverly in 'The Goldbergs' for years, Wendi McLendon-Covey was ready for a departure. She found it in NBC's new mockumentary series as an oddball boss.
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Duff McKagan still has an appetite for L.A. and making rock music that lasts
The Guns N' Roses rocker plays the El Rey Theater on Wednesday following the release of his new solo album "Lighthouse"
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Rick Springfield and Richard Marx muse on hit songs, martinis, their meet-cute and psychedelics
The pair of '80s pop rock heartthrobs dish about their decades-old friendship before taking the stage together for three nights of acoustic concerts in SoCal.
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How ‘urgent’ texts pushed these donors to give thousands of times to political candidates
Donors responding to a slew of political text messages from both Republicans and Democrats have given tens of thousands of dollars in small donations. Some without realizing how they were adding up.
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Will L.A. County's sheriff run for reelection in 2026? 'Absolutely,' Robert Luna says
Midway through first term as L.A. County sheriff, Robert Luna told The Times that speculation he might step down is "not true."
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Molly White's message for journalists going freelance — be ready for the pitfalls
Molly White has a message for journalists considering going independent: Beware of the legal pitfalls
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'Why us?': Housing nonprofits are paying millions in 'mansion tax'
Measure ULA has raised hundreds of millions for affordable housing. But some nonprofits that provide affordable housing themselves are being blindsided by the tax.
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The Trump presidency begins to take shape. Immigration is front and center
With a Trump presidency on the horizon, the president-elect is choosing his inner circle.
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Get to the slopes. Everything to know before heading to California’s popular ski resorts
A guide to what's new at Mammoth, Big Bear, Tahoe and other ski resorts across the state for the 2024-25 season.
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Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira, who admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms will be sentenced Tuesday.
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Trump's election says a lot about trust in journalism
Since the rise of Fox News, the industry has failed to earn the public's confidence. We see now where that can lead.
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Her film floors audiences worldwide, even if her home country dropped the ball
With "All We Imagine as Light," Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia captures female friendship in rich, evocative detail. The movie won the Grand Prix at Cannes.
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Letters to the Editor: Leave the country because of Trump? That's a huge overreaction
'Living in California or any state that voted for Vice President Kamala Harris is not going to exempt you from federal laws,' says a reader.
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A record number of teachers are leaving the job. Here's why I'm one of them
I loved my Los Angeles teaching job. But caring for a special needs child made navigating the long, inflexible hours nearly impossible.
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