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What were Dior and Chanel’s connections to Nazis in France?

Dior — known for sumptuous gowns — and Chanel — think the little black dress — are both respected...

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Metal thieves turn to cemeteries, historical markers

Thieves stole hundreds of bronze headstones and plaques from LA County cemeteries. The metal used...

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Biggest fight over music catalogs is happening on TikTok

If you scroll through TikTok, videos by major artists like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Mariah...

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When will eagle eggs hatch? Big Bear residents wait on edge

Tens of thousands of curious bird lovers have their eyes on a particular nest in Big Bear Valley....

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Prevention in Uganda

On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have...

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‘Re-sparkling’: The science behind embracing variety and rejecting habituation

While good habits and rituals are beneficial, brain scientists and psychologists also say the key...

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Author Sam Wasson takes us into the life of iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola

Writer Sam Wasson’s books take readers inside some of the most important moments and...

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Oscar nominee Colman Domingo reflects on Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’

Actor Colman Domingo appears in some of the buzziest projects of the past year. In addition to...

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Amy Schumer on ‘Life (& Beth’) in the director’s chair

Comedian, actress, and director Amy Schumer is wearing all the hats in her series Life & Beth,...

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Yess: 'The most quietly ambitious cooking to emerge in LA'

New Japanese restaurant Yess displays "the most quietly ambitious cooking to emerge in Los...

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Why is the US so devoted to corn-based ethanol when there are better ways to produce energy?

There may not be much on which Donald Trump and Joe Biden agree but one thing unites them (and...

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Chai is empathy in liquid form says Kevin Wilson

Saying "chai tea" is like saying the La Brea Tar Pits. It's redundant, explains Kevin Wilson ,...

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Let's explore food preservation through condiments!

The word "condiment" comes from the Latin "condire," meaning to preserve or season, explains...

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How the gene-editing technology CRISPR is changing tomatoes, grapes and cattle

You've probably heard about the gene-editing technology CRISPR . The massive biotech...

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Market Report: Chef Deau Arpapornnopparat finds his cilantro roots

Holy Basil started as a Thai takeout window in Downtown LA. In February 2024, chef Deau...

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The immiseration of the American worker is a bipartisan political scam

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer and Les Leopold discuss Leopold’s new...

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Have we hit peak Boomer cinema?

Dan Lin is set to replace Scott Stuber as film head at Netflix, and Disney is tapping Searchlight...

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Composer Laura Karpman on ‘American Fiction,’ Marvel, and hard-won success

Composer Laura Karpman , now Oscar-nominated for her work on American Fiction , has managed to...

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Dune: Part 2,’ ‘Spaceman,’ ‘Shayda’

The latest film releases are Dune: Part 2, Spaceman, Shayda, and Problemista. Weighing in are...

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Senate Minority Leader McConnell — from power to resignation

What lasting impact will Mitch McConnell leave on Senate leadership? Plus, will Biden or Trump...

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