As Gaza Enters ‘Worst-Case Scenario of Famine,’ States Call for Palestinian Self-Determination at General Assembly

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USDA withdraws proposed rule on salmonella-contaminated poultry

YOUR PLATE? SAN MARINO IS A SALMONELLA THAT IS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. YET THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BACKED OFF A PROPOSED RULE TO STRENGTHEN SAFETY STANDARDS FOR RAW POULTRY. THIS AFTERNOON, CONSUMER REPORTS BREAKS DOWN WHAT...

Planning a date night in Southern California? Here’s where to go and what to do

Evening strolls, candlelit gardens, and quiet escapes from the everyday — Southern California offers a variety of charming spots for a memorable date night. From serene gardens to starlit observatories and romantic waterways, there’s no shortage...

Ranked: The 20 Most Densely Populated Countries and Territories

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Nations and Territories With the Highest Population Density This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

State Senator Takes Ceremonial Oath in Pasadena Saturday As Immigration, Housing Crises Escalate

Sasha Renée Pérez [File photo]When Senator Sasha Renée Pérez takes her ceremonial oath of office Saturday at Pasadena City College for California’s 25th State Senate District, she will do so as one of California’s most progressive voices on...

Adrift in Betye Saar’s Crepuscular Dreamscape

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Formula One's darkest moments and fatal crashes made the sport much safer

This article is part of our 75 Years of Speed series, an inside look at the backstories of the clubs, drivers, and people fueling the sport Formula One is safer today than it ever has been in the storied and illustrious 75-year history of its...

25 Things You Still Have Time To Do in Southern California in 2025

Editor's Note: As this article goes to press, Southern California is battling some of the most devastating fires in its history. Our hearts go out to the communities, families, and first responders affected by this tragedy. Many of the cherished...

Avoid the crowds: The 8 most overrun tourist destinations and when to visit

Imagine stepping into a postcard of magnificent historical cities encircled by ancient walls, pristine island shores flanked by crystal waters, and exclusive cities oozing charm and exclusivity. Yet behind the allure lies a hidden challenge:...

Trump Cabinet Targets Offshore Wind With Multi-Agency Review

U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon attend a...

Trump agencies team up to review offshore wind, Kennedy says

(Reuters) -A group of U.S. federal agencies, including the departments of defense, energy and commerce, are working together to review offshore wind farms approved by the Biden administration along the Atlantic coast, U.S. Health and Human...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 23-30

Friday Scenic Route – A Half-Century of California Discovery, 1900-1950: American Legacy Fine Arts presents a curated exhibit of almost 30 California landscape paintings that “capture the essence of the Golden State.” Exhibit is by...

Coulthard reveals one-lap gap to Max Verstappen as F1 physical demands laid bare

David Coulthard has recalled lapping five seconds slower than Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in a one-lap shootout at Imola two years ago. Coulthard, a winner of 13 grands prix, used that to highlight the physical demands which come with competing...

Long a colorful local celebrity, roses offer hope out of the ashes

In the aftermath of the Eaton fire in January, much of Altadena, Calif., was left in ruins. Nineteen people were killed, and more than 4,400 homes were reduced to ash and toxic rubble. But as Altadena has started its recovery, a surprising sign of...

Ridiculous phone roaming bills and how to avoid them

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

The Complete Los Angeles Guide: Museums, Beaches, and Hollywood Magic

Los Angeles skyline at sunset, framed by the city's iconic palm trees. Photo by chonesstock via Canva Los Angeles, the largest city in California, is a fascinating place to visit with a bouquet of sights to offer to a short or long-term visitor....

San Diego’s Frozen Zoo welcomes endangered oak as first cryopreserved plant in biological bank

For the first time, a plant specimen has been cryopreserved and placed into the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Frozen Zoo, a step scientists believe could help the endangered scrub oak species survive — and save other plants. Samples from 18...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

The Skinny on Jeans

Supply Chain-Wide Denim Innovation on Display at 2025 Kingpins Shows As a unique series of shows dedicated to the denim industry, Kingpins rotates annually between Europe, the USA and Asia, and in 2025 to date, editions have already taken place at...

20th Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta Preview

by Palermo-Montecarlo 18 Aug 07:23 PDT 19-24 August 2025 The days of the Palermo-Montecarlo are back, the offshore sailing regatta that unites Sicily and the Monaco Principality and represents an ever-changing challenge for all sailors, from...