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Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics, and city near 'fiscal emergency' has no margin for error in 2028
Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics. The 2028 Summer Games may come up short, and leave taxpayers on the hook.CNBC - 4h -
‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America
Students at the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar fear having to return to their Taliban-ruled homeland after aid and visa cutoffs by the Trump administration.The New York Times - 14h -
Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78
Her L.A. Eyeworks boutique, which she opened with a friend and fellow optician, was a pioneer in turning ordinary frames into bold, artistic accessories.The New York Times - 1d -
23andMe bankruptcy: With America's DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new twist
Genetic testing company 23andMe's bankruptcy has led to a new consumer privacy issue: what happens to the DNA of millions of Americans when it goes on sale?CNBC - 11h -
Jim Jarmusch gets dark: Indie filmmaker reveals his latest artistic turn in L.A. show
A new exhibition of indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's newspaper collages will open March 29 at the James Fuentes gallery in Los Angeles, showing off a darker side.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Can U.S. figure skating carry this momentum to the Olympics?
With less than a year until the Olympics, the world titles from Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock and Evan Bates have even more weight.ESPN - 26m -
Bernardo: Winning FA Cup won't redeem season
Bernardo Silva has said he believes even winning the FA Cup won't redeem Manchester City's season.ESPN - 4h -
Tony Hawk Hopes Enthusiasm for Vert Skating Can Bring it Back to Olympics
With the help of social media, a new generation is resurrecting the sport’s most spectacular form. Tony Hawk hopes Olympic organizers are paying attention.The New York Times - 8h -
Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout
Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Special Olympics state basketball tournament celebrates 40th year
Mar. 30—MITCHELL — For the 40th year, athletes from across South Dakota gathered in Mitchell for the Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament, an event that brought together more than 1,000 ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Jets GM Darren Mougey declares that Justin Fields is New York's starting QB, won't face competition
Fields won't face competition from veteran backup Tyrod Taylor or anyone else in training camp, according to Mougey.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.The New York Times - 2d -
Key Takeaways From America’s Secret Military Partnership With Ukraine
An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that America was woven into the war far more than previously known.The New York Times - 23h -
The history of Voice of America
The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...CBS News - 3h -
ESPN's L.A.-based 'SportsCenter' is leaving and heading east
ESPN employees will have the option to go to the company's studios in Bristol, Conn., if they want to keep their jobs.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas MotoGP after Marc Márquez crash
Marquez crashes while leading race Álex Márquez tops riders’ championship Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia won a chaotic Americas Grand Prix ahead of Gresini Racing’s Álex Márquez on Sunday after ...The Guardian - 6h -
Voice of America journalists speak out after Trump shuts down network
Voice of America is silent after President Trump effectively shut down the broadcaster. VOA journalists are speaking out about what this could mean for an audience of 360 million around the world.CBS News - 3h -
3/30/2025: Hostages; Voice of America; Left Behind
First, freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas speaks out. Then, a report on what Trump's silencing of Voice of America means for listeners worldwide. And, a look at California wildfires cleanup ...CBS News - 27m -
Australia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain
Football Australia on Monday opened the door for Sam Kerr's return as Matildas captain, saying they would take no further action over a drunken altercation that landed her in a UK court.Football ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push
The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.The New York Times - 2d -
Fantasy Baseball Week 2 Preview: Top 10 sleeper pitchers feature Chris Paddack, Casey Mize
Week 2 makes for a good occasion to pick on the White Sox lineupCBS Sports - 5h -
Lee holds off Scheffler & Woodland to win Houston Open
Australia's Min Woo Lee claims his first PGA Tour win with victory at the Houston Open in a dramatic finish.BBC News - 4h -
CoreWeave Disappoints on Opening of Trading
The start-up, which provides the processing power to help develop A.I. systems, faces questions about its debt and the overall economy.The New York Times - 2d -
Singer Johnny Mathis is retiring from touring, citing age and 'memory issues'
It's time to get a little "Misty": Johnny Mathis, the singer who has entertained audiences since the 1950s, is retiring from touring, his team announced Wednesday.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC for DEI practices
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Disney and ABC's DEI programs, marking the second investigation of a major media company.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers
An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.BBC News - 4h -
Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster series
The latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week, the biggest opening ever for Suzanne Collins’ blockbuster seriesABC News - 3d -
Three takeaways from the Twins’ opening series in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — The Twins kicked off their season on Thursday in St. Louis, falling 5-3 to the Cardinals on Opening Day. Things didn’t get much better over the weekend. They finished with three hits in ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday stressed the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying it could determine “the future of America and Western Civilization.” Musk reposted a report ...The Hill - 4h -
What to know about Myanmar's natural disasters and civil war complicating relief efforts
The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called BurmaABC News - 16h -
Bob Baker Day to bring healing (and SpongeBob) to 25,000 puppet lovers in L.A.
Watch a parade, enjoy art activities and see David Arquette as Bozo the Clown at the puppetry extravaganza, which returns this April to Los Angeles State Historic Park.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Appreciation: Joe Goode beautifully blurred the lines of the art world
Painter Joe Goode was instrumental in establishing the 1960s L.A. art scene — and challenged conventions along the way.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
'The White Lotus' girls' trip is a disaster—these 3 red flags mean yours might be, too
If your friend isn't as comfortable going to museums or eating meals by themselves as you are, you probably won't travel well together.CNBC - 14h -
Tsunami warning issued after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near country of Tonga
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island countryABC News - 14h -
Min Woo Lee takes over 12 minutes after hitting ball into bush; Alejandro Tosti reportedly takes issue
According to NBC reporter Jim "Bones" Mackay, Tosti complained about Lee's lengthy drop on the eighth hole Sunday in Houston to an official and later started playing at a "glacially slow" pace.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
'Snow White' opens with $43 million at box office, 'Alto Knights' a total misfire
The Walt Disney Co.’s live-action, controversy-bedeviled “Snow White” opened in theaters with a sleepy $43 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates SundayABC News - Mar. 23 -
Min Woo Lee confidently bombs his way to 2025 Houston Open title, first PGA Tour win
Min Woo Lee bombed it around Memorial Park, taking advantage of non-penal rough en route to his first PGA Tour victory at the Houston Open.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Takeaways as the White Sox get soaked in Sunday’s loss, drop opening series to the Angels
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox had a lead or were tied entering the eighth inning in each of the three games of the season-opening series against the Los Angeles Angels. But they have a 1-2 record ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
'His swagger is back' but Villa won't 'waste time' on Rashford future
Aston Villa loanee Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Aston Villa in the FA Cup quarter-final win at Preston as he continues to show some of his old swagger.BBC News - 10h
