Ohio Supreme Court halts gerrymandering cases in Ohio and MichiganLos Angeles Times - David G. SavageThe Supreme Court agreed Friday to put on hold partisan gerrymandering cases from Ohio and Michigan, temporarily sparing Republican lawmakers in those states of the need to redraw congressional districts
Business The botched new ‘Catch-22’ adaptation reminds us that some novels are unfilmableLos Angeles Times - Michael HiltzikThe George Clooney-produced miniseries of “Catch-22” began streaming last week on Hulu, and as I watched the first three of its five episodes, an unsettled feeling crept over me. The advance publicity
Minnesota Twins Why the Minnesota Twins could sustain their astounding startLos Angeles Times - Andy McCulloughThe question was condescending, but Derek Falvey mustered a chuckle. Falvey and his lieutenants in the Minnesota Twins baseball operations department had spent the last two months pondering the question
Swimming Pools Writer-producer Wellesley Wild seeks a scene change on the WestsideLos Angeles Times - Neal J. LeiteregIt’s no Quahog, R.I., but longtime “Family Guy” writer-producer Wellesley Wild has put his East Coast-inspired home in the Beverly Hills Post Office area up for sale at $5.995 million. The Traditional
Earthquakes What is the Quakebot and how does it work?Los Angeles TimesQuakebot is a software application developed by The Times to report the latest earthquakes as fast as possible. The computer program reviews earthquake notices from the U.S. Geological Survey and, if meet
Southern California Record snowfall blankets Mammoth Mountain, just in time for Memorial DayLos Angeles Times - Colleen ShalbyCalifornia’s strange spring weather continues to stun the state, now setting a record for the snowiest May at Mammoth Mountain. The resort got a record 29 inches of snow this month, giving those in Southern
Boeing 737 MAX Boeing pays $2,000 a month to park each 737 Max while it waits for a fixLos Angeles Times - Julie JohnssonWhile regulators contemplate whether Boeing Co.’s 737 Max can safely return to the skies, workers in a California airplane-storage yard keep a careful vigil against earthier concerns. Crews have sealed
Donovan McNabb Donovan McNabb thinks he ‘absolutely’ belongs in the Hall of Fame. Is he right?Los Angeles Times - By Chuck SchilkenDonovan McNabb has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame every year since he became eligible in 2017, and all three times he has not made the cut. McNabb was asked by TMZ Sports if he feels
Lifestyle 7 highly anticipated books for summer readingLos Angeles Times - By Michael SchaubSummer is coming up fast, and it's never too early to plan which books you'll be taking with you to the beach or the swimming pool. While there's never any shortage of light, breezy books to choose from,
John Wick IMDb file: From ‘The Wire’ to ‘John Wick,’ Lance Reddick always looks for new challenges.Los Angeles Times - By Emily Zemler“Range is always what I’m striving for,” says Lance Reddick, an actor known for the wide variety of his roles. “I never want anybody to say ‘Oh, this is who he is.’ Although the characters I play, even
Play buttonAladdin Jasmine won’t go ‘Speechless’ in new ‘Aladdin’ song. But is it ‘Let It Go’?Los Angeles Times - Nardine SaadPrincess Jasmine sang only one song in Disney’s 1992 animated version of “Aladdin.” And it was a duet. Sure, it was “A Whole New World,” arguably the film’s most famous song. But it wasn’t her own. Now
Lifestyle George Packer chronicles Richard Holbrooke’s brilliance, ambition and arroganceLos Angeles Times - By Norman PearlstineThe first six times I met Richard Holbrooke, I needed to introduce myself. The seventh time we met was in 1983, shortly after I had been named the Wall Street Journal’s managing editor. He not only knew
Lyon Blast in French city of Lyon wounds 7Los Angeles Times - By Associated PressAn explosion Friday on a busy street in the French city of Lyon injured seven people, local officials said. The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known, said Kamel Amerouche, the regional authority's
Clothing Yearbook photos of Spanish teachers in sombreros raise eyebrows in EscondidoLos Angeles Times - By Colleen ShalbyWhen the Golden Legend yearbook was passed out to seniors at San Pasqual High School in Escondido, it was the photos of the six Spanish teachers that raised eyebrows. The educators were dressed in ponchos
TV This Week, May 26-June 1: ‘Deadwood,’ ‘Harry & Meghan’ and moreLos Angeles Times - Matt CooperHost Dean Cain counts down “The Top 10 Greatest Animal Movies of All Time” in this new special. 8 p.m. The CW The National Symphony Orchestra and R&B diva Patti LaBelle are among the performers for this
Movies Robert Eggers, director of the smart and scary ‘The Lighthouse,’ sees comfort in horrorLos Angeles Times - By Kenneth TuranWhat is it about horror movies? Why do we seek them out? What is this thing called fear? In truth, I’m hardly the person to answer those questions. Horror terrifies me, and I tend to stay away. But this
Boeing Boeing reportedly facing SEC probe over investor disclosures related to 737 MaxLos Angeles Times - Samantha MasunagaEmbattled aerospace giant Boeing Co. is reportedly facing a probe by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about whether the company properly disclosed issues related to its 737 Max airplanes. Citing
Suspiria ‘Suspiria’ producer Bradley Fischer hooks a buyer in Hollywood HillsLos Angeles Times - Jack FlemmingAfter eight years on and off the market, Bradley Fischer finally found a winning offer in the Hollywood Hills. The “Suspiria” and “Slender Man” producer has sold his commanding contemporary-style home
Abortion Missouri governor signs bill banning abortions at 8 weeksLos Angeles Times - By Associated PressMissouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for cases of rape or incest, making it among the most restrictive abortion
Nipsey Hussle Nipsey Hussle’s plan to rebuild South L.A. and fight gentrification lives on at U.S. CapitolLos Angeles Times - Angel JenningsInside the U.S. Capitol, in a historic room where Abraham Lincoln forged friendships with colleagues from both parties, members of the Congressional Black Caucus huddled Wednesday with an unlikely coalition
Movies In Netflix's 'The Perfection,' Allison Williams and Logan Browning are destined for greatnessLos Angeles Times - Sonaiya KelleyWarning: The following article contains minor plot spoilers for the Netflix thriller “The Perfection.” You’ll see another warning before discussion of the film’s last act. In order to portray a pair of
Democrats Lone GOP House member blocks $19-billion disaster aid billLos Angeles Times - Associated PressA House GOP conservative complaining of Washington’s free-spending and opaque ways blocked a long-overdue $19-billion disaster aid bill on Friday, extending a tempest over a measure that includes money
Play buttonAdam Levine Adam Levine quits ‘The Voice’ but can't hide his love for Blake SheltonLos Angeles Times - Christie D'ZurillaThe Maroon 5 lead singer is leaving the coaching ranks of NBC’s “The Voice” after 16 seasons, host Carson Daly announced Friday on the “Today” show. “About 8 years ago, Mark Burnett convinced us to sign
Iran Trump administration to send 1,500 troops to Middle EastLos Angeles Times - Associated PressU.S. officials said Friday that the Trump administration has notified Congress it plans to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran. Officials said members of Congress were
Business Beijing is committed to trade deal but also ready to retaliate, Chinese envoy saysLos Angeles Times - By Shawn Donnan and Andrew MayedaBeijing is committed to striking a trade deal with the U.S. but it’s ready to respond with more countermeasures, said Chinese envoy Cui Tiankai, as he called the blacklisting of Huawei by the United States
Amy Sedaris channels her vintage aesthetic in her Trump-free analog show ‘At Home’Los Angeles Times - By Meredith BlakeAmy Sedaris’ apartment, tucked away on a quiet block in Greenwich Village, is a riot of flea-market whimsy, decorated with paintings of her pet bunny rabbits, paper-flower garlands and a lamp made of color
Stuart Review: Abortion. Gay marriage. Race. The conversation gets rough 'At the Table'Los Angeles Times - F. Kathleen FoleyMale white privilege is the focus of “At the Table” at the Road Theatre on Lankershim. Or at least it’s one of the subjects Michael Perlman tackles in his provocative but thematically confused play, an
Policing Casanova charmed women on dating apps and then stole their money, police sayLos Angeles Times - Alejandra Reyes-VelardePolice are seeking the public’s help in finding additional victims of a man they say courted women on dating apps before scamming them. Wilson Edward Jackson, 37, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of
World News Hundreds of same-sex couples marry in Taiwan on first day it’s legalLos Angeles Times - Ralph JenningsAmber Wang and Kristin Huang felt a little nervous about showing their faces Friday. Then it hit them that they were making history. “I think maybe in [the] future our picture will show up in some sources,
Winter Olympics Italian cities appear to hold lead in bidding for 2026 Winter OlympicsLos Angeles Times - David WhartonItaly’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics appears to hold an edge over a competing effort from Sweden, according to an analysis issued Friday by the International Olympic Committee. The 144-page evaluation
