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The Nevada swimming instructor who was viciously attacked by a “ruthless” otter in Lake Tahoe “has taken a bit of a turn” — undergoing surgery after an infection developed in her finger. Less than a week after the attack, Lynnette Bellin was trying to type on her computer when she “realized…
He got snapped on the wrist. An Italian man is being probed for carrying a crocodile head in his luggage — and could face jail time. After the brazen passenger, who arrived at Sandro Pertini airport in Caselle Torinese, Turin, had his bags checked, police officials came across the dead…
The cameras cannot see her face yet, but her tiny shoulders, hitching violently upwards, tell the story. Then the audible sobs fill the room. Inside the Knox County Criminal Court that day, on March 30, 1996, 20-year-old Christa Pike is becoming the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in…
More than one-third of Americans report having ended a relationship over political differences, according to recent research – and experts say those divisions may also be straining some marriages. Some high-profile couples, including Democratic strategist James Carville and his wife, Republican political consultant Mary Matalin, have remained together despite their…
Robert Harris (Doubleday)The author of “Conclave” and “The Cicero Trilogy” returns to Ancient Rome with a book focusing on Emperor Augustus’ right-hand man, Agrippa. Out now Marlon James (Riverhead Books)The recipient of breathless reviews and long-listed for the Booker Prize, this crime story is set in Kingston, Jamaica, in the…
He’s cut from a different cloth. Max Alexander, a 10-year-old fashion prodigy who is the youngest person ever to design a runway show, has been making dresses since he was 4. The talented fifth grader, who learned to sew and launched his own fashion label at age 5, has amassed…
Meet the world’s only armless racing driver who steers with his feet and dreams of becoming the first disabled competitor at Le Mans. Callum Smith, 23, was born without arms but has already hit speeds of more than 110 mph on track thanks to a custom foot-steering plate. The finance…
DEAR ABBY: About 15 years ago, my nephew gave me a birthday gift of a baseball bat signed by a top player. I love baseball, so it was a lovely gift. After I thanked him, he said, “When my son is older, I would like you to give it to…
Your dog may be your best friend, but that doesn’t mean everyone wants to see them: Workplaces, coffee shops and grocery stores are among the top places Americans don’t want pets, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research found that while plenty of people love…
Meet the world’s only armless racing driver who steers with his feet and dreams of becoming the first disabled competitor at Le Mans. Callum Smith, 23, was born without arms but has already hit speeds of more than 110 mph on track thanks to a custom foot-steering plate. The finance…
The Most Magical Place on Earth is swapping out a little bit of its kick. Tabasco is being phased out of restaurants across Walt Disney World — with Tapatio taking its place in the House of Mouse condiment lineup. The switch was recently spotted at ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood…
Malibu’s weather woes keep piling up. The headline-making sinkhole threatening to swallow a string of luxury homes on the city’s star-studded E. Sea Level Dr. has now claimed another casualty — public access to one of the LA area’s best, secret beaches. Long overlooked by most visitors to the elite SoCal…
Football season is back, and ahead of SoFi Stadium’s first game of the season on Sunday September 13, we got an early taste of its new menu, which is surprisingly exotic and gourmet. Sofi is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. Featuring Mexican, Italian, Asian and American options,…
Meet the world’s only armless racing driver who steers with his feet and dreams of becoming the first disabled competitor at Le Mans. Callum Smith, 23, was born without arms but has already hit speeds of more than 110 mph on track thanks to a custom foot-steering plate. The finance…
The animals are loose. The LA Zoo announced it has released more than 650 endangered frogs into area wilds — as part of an ongoing species conservation effort in Southern California. Scores of southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into streams in their natural habitat in the San Gabriel mountains on…
Frantically dumping out your forgotten water bottle at airport security may soon be a thing of the past. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) might be axing the rule for certain travelers as airport technology continues to update. According to ABC and CBS, some travelers will see new 3-D CT scanners…
DEAR ABBY: My friend “Ben” and I had many ups and downs in our 30-year friendship. Three years ago, we had one of our periodic blowouts and stopped speaking. I found out recently that he passed away a year later, and I was never informed. The obituary I found online…
Meet the world’s only armless racing driver who steers with his feet and dreams of becoming the first disabled competitor at Le Mans. Callum Smith, 23, was born without arms but has already hit speeds of more than 110 mph on track thanks to a custom foot-steering plate. The finance…
The games will be played, but the workers won’t be paid. Whistleblowers across the world wide web are wailing in outrage against LA28, the nonprofit organizing committee overseeing the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which is seeking a staggering 60,000 volunteers to perform unpaid labor during the international sporting spectacular. The highfalutin…
On Saturday nights in downtown Los Angeles, one warehouse party is trading EDM for ambient music, and glow sticks for blankets. At the “Remember Those Quiet Evenings” on July 11, guests arrived with pillows, settled onto the floor and spent the night listening to Tibetan singing bowls, modular synthesizers and…
Two California hotels –– Appellation Healdsburg and Rosewood Miramar Beach –– have claimed the top spots as the best resorts in America. Appellation Healdsburg, launched less than a year ago in Sonoma County, was ranked No. 1 resort in the US in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, followed by the…




















