Appreciation: Frank Gehry was the architect who changed music
The street was very quiet. The moon, full. The ocean in the background, calm. All the lights inside…
Lawmakers flag concerns about World Cup visas, high ticket prices
WASHINGTON — With the World Cup just six months away and the tournament draw unfolding Friday, members of California’s congressional…
Sacramento’s Afghan community fearful amid immigration enforcement
Afghan community members in Sacramento are expressing fear as immigration authorities begin targeting Afghan asylum applicants in the…
Wagner Moura is the burning heart of Brazil’s ‘The Secret Agent’
The stakes are high for the characters that Brazilian actor Wagner Moura takes on. Caught in the grip…
L.A.’s 2026 World Cup planning hits overdrive this week
For organizers of the 2026 World Cup, Friday’s tournament draw is a like the bell lap of a…
Governments endorse greater protections for sharks
Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for more than 70 species of sharks and…
USC beat UCLA, but it is still losing the battle for relevance
The most important college football story in these parts is about the downtrodden program from Westwood and whether…
U.S. halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports,…
Why Pope Leo XIV’s Lebanon visit matters amid Israeli bombardment
BEIRUT — When Pope Leo XIV visits the Middle East this week, he comes to a conflict-weary region struggling…
Thanksgiving holiday air travel expected to hit 15-year high, FAA says
Make sure to pack some patience in your carry-on. This Thanksgiving holiday travel period is expected to be…
‘Wicked’: Man who accosted Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
For officials in Singapore, one Australian man’s actions at the “Wicked: For Good” premiere earlier this month wrought…
Sinclair Broadcast Group makes bid for Scripps TV stations
Sinclair Broadcast Group has made an unsolicited bid to buy rival station owner E.W. Scripps just a week…