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Facing cancer and blindness, L.A.'s Alex Duong fights to keep his sight and stand-up spirit
The comic, who has also been a Door Guy at the Comedy Store, was told that his rare cancer has a low survival rate, five years. Recently the L.A. comedy scene rallied behind him with a GoFundMe to ...Los Angeles Times - 19h -
Olivia Munn nearly quit acting. Then came 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' cancer and recovery
The actor spoke about joining the cast of Apple TV+'s drama series that she co-stars in with Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet just as she was learning she had breast cancer.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans
Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games.CNBC - 3d -
Teddi Mellencamp and dad John get real about burial plans as she battles Stage 4 cancer
As Teddi Mellencamp's cancer saga continues, dad John Mellencamp is planning her funeral — or at least making sure he's clear on where she wants to be interred.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
The US Is Turning a Blind Eye to Crypto Crimes
Under the Trump administration, federal authorities are declining to charge crypto firms with a range of offenses, raising questions about which rules apply—and who will enforce them.Wired - 4d -
Amy Dowden reflects on life after cancer treatment
The dancer found a lump on her breast in April 2023, the day before her honeymoon to the Maldives.BBC News - 3d -
“We created enough to win” – Maresca blind to team’s major issues again
Enzo Maresca spoke to Sky Sports’ cameras after yesterday afternoon’s draw with Ipswich, and was asked to try and explain how his team had once again fumbled a great chance to take a step towards ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NHS signs deal with Scancell in ambitious skin cancer trial
Move comes as government seeks to boost UK’s standing as drugs research leaderFinancial Times - 2d -
A Dartmoor village is paying Prince William £1.5m-a-year for an abandoned prison - and former inmates say it gave them cancer
As ex-prisoners sue over claims that high levels of radon gas have led to serious illnesses, taxpayers continue to foot the rental bill. The village of Princetown sits surrounded by the desolate ...The Guardian - 4d -
How an N.B.A. Team Made a Sick Boy’s Dream Come True
Nitin Ramachandran calls his visit with the team the “turning point” in his fight against brain cancer.The New York Times - 3d -
Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'
She says her husband, who has been receiving cancer treatment for over a year, wants to do "more and more".BBC News - 3d -
‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption. Almost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around ...The Guardian - 5d -
Andrea Nevins, documentary filmmaker, dies at 63
Andrea Nevins, wife of former Showtime chairman David Nevins, died Saturday after battling breast cancer. She directed documentary films, including 'Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Lakers player grades: L.A. drops meaningless regular-season finale
With the three seed locked in, the Lakers rested most of their regular rotation players and got blown out by the Trail Blazers on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Celebrating the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books: Full coverage
Ahead of the festival's 30th edition, we look back on the books, authors, genres and organizations that have defined the last 30 years in literature.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Wiffen wins Irish title with 2025's fastest time
Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen set the fastest time in the world this year as he won the 800m freestyle at the Irish Championships.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Piastri on pole and Norris only sixth in qualifying for F1's Bahrain Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri took pole in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday as his McLaren teammate and standings leader Lando Norris could only manage sixthABC News - 3d -
Mountains of trash and 'cat-size' rats as garbage workers strike in U.K.'s second-largest city
In Britain's second largest city of Birmingham, a long running strike by garbage truck workers has led to huge piles of trash and a rat infestation.NBC News - 3d -
Nasdaq set to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher on tech tariff pause amid mixed signals
Nasdaq-100 futures indicated tech stocks would lead U.S. stocks higher as a new week of trading got under way Sunday night, though investors noted confusion remained after mixed signals from the ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Baldur's Gate 3's Final Patch Notes Add Cross-Play, Photo Mode, And 12 New Subclasses
Over a year after its August 2023 launch date, Baldur's Gate 3 is still being updated, and its latest (and last major) patch is one of its biggest--and arguably best--updates yet. Patch 8 is ...GameSpot - 21h -
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Stocks Post Modest Gains Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty
The Trump administration’s chaotic tariff rollout continues to spur volatility in the markets.The New York Times - 18h -
Trump’s Tariffs Shroud Wall Street’s Earnings Outlook
S&P 500 companies face high uncertainty amid trade war and recession fears.Inc. - 5d -
Stocks Post Gain for the Week Amid Trump Tariff Volatility, but Investors Remain Anxious
While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.The New York Times - 4d -
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters
Ken Griffey Jr.’s wife Melissa asked him if he could do some chores around the house this weekendABC News - 3d -
GTA 5 And Enhanced Version Out Now On Game Pass
Following its debut in March, GTA 5's new Enhanced edition is now available through PC Game Pass. Additionally, GTA 5 for Xbox Series X|S is out now on Game Pass , and not just the more ...GameSpot - 19h -
Paige Bueckers: A Basketball Star is Born
Paige Bueckers became a college sensation for her skill and her style. Now she’s about to join the W.N.B.A.’s growing constellation of stars.The New York Times - 1d -
Bernie Sanders surprises Coachella, warns fans against ignoring Trump: 'Turn away at your own peril'
Fresh off a packed rally in downtown L.A. that drew tens of thousands, Sanders (flanked by Congressman Maxwell Frost) spoke ahead of Clairo's Saturday night set.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
From 'Infinite Jest' to Oprah's Book Club, 1996 changed the (literary) world
The year the L.A. Times Festival of Books debuted was also a landmark year in American letters, shaping literary culture in ways that remain with us nearly three decades on.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Stocks Fall as Tariff Pause Fails to Quell Wall Street’s Worries
A day after recording its best gain since 2008, the S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent on Thursday, showing that fears about tariffs hampering economic growth were still alive.The New York Times - 5d -
Former FDA vaccine chief on RFK Jr. and autism cause: Giving people false hope is 'wrong'
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks weighed in on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks about finding a cause ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab
Ethical doubts over role of campaign backers and investors with financial ties to president worth hundreds of millions. Some of Donald Trump ’s biggest campaign donors and investors, who ...The Guardian - 1d -
Palia Launches For PS5 And Xbox In May Alongside Elderwood Expansion
Singularity 6 has announced that Palia will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 13. It feature full cross-platform support alongside the release of the Elderwood expansion.. Those who ...GameSpot - 19h -
Apple airlifted iPhones worth $2bn from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed
Tech giant stepped up production and chartered cargo flights with at least six jets to ensure sufficient inventory. Apple ’s main Indian suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2bn worth of ...The Guardian - 19h -
Coachella livestream: How to watch Green Day, Charli XCX, Travis Scott and more
Performances by Travis Scott, Charli XCX, Green Day, Weezer, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil and more will be livestreamed from Coachella 2025. Here's how you can watch.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Menendez brothers' family blames graphic courtroom photo for aunt's hospitalization
The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is calling for the L.A. County DA's Office to be removed from the brothers' case after they claimed the use of a graphic photo in a court hearing caused the ...NBC News - 2d -
The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years
To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best nonfiction books since the festival was inaugurated.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years
To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated.Los Angeles Times - 2d
