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‘These were tough dudes – and notoriously romantic’: why lowrider soul, LA’s music and car subculture, still thrives
Lowriding cars are synonymous with rap, but their Chicano drivers prefer sweet soul music. The scene’s movers and musicians explain how they went from being police targets to esteemed cultural ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
The Bilbaos review – soulful study of a tough guy boxer dealing with emotional baggage
Pedro Speroni’s documentary follows Iván Bilbao’s return from prison to a family full of troubles and tenderness. Fresh out of prison after a five-year stint in maximum security, Iván Bilbao comes ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.
In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
With Spain still mourning Valencia’s flood victims, why did La Liga play on? | Sid Lowe
Games in the region were called off but elsewhere, players and coaches with ties to the area had to push grief aside. Thousands of people were at Mestalla this weekend, huge queues all along ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Music Review: Gwen Stefani's 'Bouquet' is a romantic return to mellow rock — with an ageless voice
Words and phrases like “nostalgia” or “back to her roots” come to mind when listening to Gwen Stefani’s fifth studio album, “Bouquet” — and it is in no way negative, writes The Associated Press' ...Entertainment - ABC News - November 15 -
While Formula 1 Thrives in Las Vegas, Small Businesses Feel the Strain
The construction of the circuit necessitates traffic restrictions and outright road closures that create significant gridlock throughout the city.Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Lowrider cars celebrated as cultural symbol among Mexican Americans | 60 Minutes
For years, lowriders were thought to be tied to gangs and drugs. They’re now being seen more as positive cultural symbols and moving art exhibits as perceptions of them have improved.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Why Space Startups Could Thrive Under Trump
A shift from the cost-plus contract model could push legacy contractors like Boeing and Lockheed to the side as SpaceX and smaller startups use a more nimble approach to profitability.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Dating App Fatigue? In Vermont, Personal Ads Still Thrive.
Small weekly seeks readers looking for love.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Dating App Fatigue? In Vermont, Personal Ads Still Thrive.
Small weekly seeks readers looking for love.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Why Were Trump Voters Laughing?
It’s hard to understand why so many people loved the crudest insults.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
2024 polls were accurate but still underestimated Trump
How accurate were polls of the 2024 election?Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul | Robert Kitson
The visit of New Zealand to Twickenham is always special regardless of changes to stadium names or rules. For those who, for some strange reason, only watch international rugby much has changed ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
'Europe's Detroit' built a thriving car industry. Trump tariffs now threaten to unravel its success
A small landlocked country in the heart of Europe appears to be uniquely exposed to President-elect Donald Trump's "America First" economic agenda.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Why Mexico Will Find It Tough to Heed Trump's Calls to Tame the Cartels
Mexican officials fear relations will suffer as Donald Trump takes aim at the growing power of fentanyl-smuggling gangs.World - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago -
Steelers' DeShon Elliott says Dolphins were 'soft as f---' in 2023, lacked 'mentally tough individuals'
The veteran safety spent last season in MiamiSports - CBS Sports - November 13 -
Why are hundreds of Las Vegas hotel workers on strike?
Around 700 Las Vegas hospitality workers went on strike Friday morning. Members of the Culinary Workers Union are calling for "24/7 picket lines" around Virgin Hotels. CBS News reporter Andres ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
‘An underlying stillness’: the Yinka Shonibare retreat where artists have space to grow and thrive
The earth-brick barn house nestled among cassava and yam fields in southern Nigeria is one of two artists’ residences established by the British-Nigerian artist. Perched on a hilltop and surrounded ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
What Were Your Favorite Movies, TV, Music, Books and Theater in 2024?
We want to know what stuck with you this year. What were the best things you watched, read and heard?Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
Why California Is Still Counting Ballots
Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Why are we still pardoning turkeys?
Turkeys are living, breathing animals, and they don’t deserve the suffering wrought by animal agribusiness.Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago -
When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are
When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are struggling to overcome its lingering impact. Learning loss ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Why American automakers make cheap cars
The average price for a car is nearly $50,000, an increase of close to 30% in the past five years.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Why Shedeur Sanders could thrive in New York, plus the Titans move on from Will Levis
The Giants have to draft a quarterback in the first round of next year's draftSports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
Why these four Oscar contenders go the musical route
Sometimes a song is the only way to express the highs and lows of human emotions, say these film directorsEntertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
Duff McKagan still has an appetite for L.A. and making rock music that lasts
The Guns N' Roses rocker plays the El Rey Theater on Wednesday following the release of his new solo album "Lighthouse"Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12 -
Elizabeth Hurley: ‘If I were Queen, I’d outlaw air fresheners in cars and ban prison for white-collar criminals’
The actor and model answers your questions about bonding with Dennis Potter, corpsing in Austin Powers and her multiple, multicoloured Christmas trees. Why haven’t you done more comedy? You were ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Cars were once a financial engine of America’s middle class. Now they’re a ‘wealth killer.’
Rising vehicle expenses have turned cars into a financial trap for many Americans.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans?
A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 4 -
Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?
Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.Business - The New York Times - November 11 -
Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?
A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Tesco row shows Sundays are still sacred on Hebridean islands
The first Sunday opening of a Tesco has sparked a row and put a part of island culture under the spotlight.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Why were the floods in Spain so bad? A visual guide
Scores of people have died as country is hit by deadliest floods in decades. At least 150 people have died in Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in decades, ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Why Man City were 'too easy to play through' against Brighton
Match of the Day's Alan Shearer and Micah Richards look at how Brighton's brilliant second-half performance gave them a 2-1 win over Manchester City.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly
Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Why Carvana’s CEO Says Used Car Prices Will Drop
Co-founder Ernie Garcia says price declines and interest rate cuts should make used vehicles more affordable.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Spain's transport minister says bodies of dead still trapped in cars left by devastating flash floods
Spain's transport minister says bodies of dead still trapped in cars left by devastating flash floodsWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
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Inflation Is Basically Back to Normal. Why Do Voters Still Feel Blah?
Consumers still give the economy poor marks, though the job market is strong and price increases have faded for months.Business - The New York Times - October 31
