There’s an old adage that “context is everything” and while it may not apply to all situations, it certainly rings true when it comes to politics and comedy. Both arenas are designed around performers ...

In Southern California, the flooding could be life-threatening in areas burned by wildfires. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a San Francisco-based reporter on The Times’s weather team. California is ...

A satirical petition ostensibly aiming to crowdfund a trillion dollars to allow Denmark to buy California has received more than 200,000 signatures. “Have you ever looked at a map and thought ...

As of Tuesday, the "Denmarkification" petition – which calls for the country of Denmark to buy the state of California – has collected more than 200,000 signatures. The petition comes in ...

THE BUZZ: AVOIDING COURTROOMS — California Democrats tried to turn their state into a safe haven for undocumented immigrants during Donald Trump’s first term. But since returning to office ...

The biggest Japanese title returning in 2025 on Netflix is the third season of Alice in Borderland. The sci-fi thriller, ...

Looking for a way to warm up on a cold night? Try these locally available, affordable juicy red wines in a variety of ...

Now they are going to the University of California, Berkeley. Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried about ...

The BBC has confirmed a schedule shake-up for EastEnders episodes airing during the 40th-anniversary week. Fans of the soap will know that episodes are usually released early, at 6am, on BBC ...

President Donald Trump called the Department of Education a "con job," saying he saw a report that the nation ranks 40th in the world in education but is No. 1 in cost per pupil. Trump spoke with ...

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites North Texans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dallas Blooms, its dazzling annual display of nature and color. The floral festival, which has ...

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