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The vast majority of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, but their traditions vary widely The vast majority of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, but their traditions vary widely
Culture November 22, 2024

The vast majority of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, but their traditions vary widely

Just a few weeks after a divisive presidential election, millions of Americans ... more

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Former L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar sentenced to 13 years in prison in corruption case Former L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar sentenced to 13 years in prison in corruption case
LA January 26, 2024

Former L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar sentenced to 13 years in prison in corruption case

Former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar was sentenced to 13 years ... more

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Human behavior is the cause of catastrophic climate change Human behavior is the cause of catastrophic climate change
Climate Change August 22, 2023

Human behavior is the cause of catastrophic climate change

Human-driven climate change has caused large and concerning temperature decreases in the ... more

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Running for a Cause: The Turkey Trot Returns, Taking to the Streets for Those Who Live on the Streets Running for a Cause: The Turkey Trot Returns, Taking to the Streets for Those Who Live on the Streets
Community November 27, 2024

Running for a Cause: The Turkey Trot Returns, Taking to the Streets for Those Who Live on the Streets

It might seem obvious, but Thanksgiving is about giving thanks. Many have ... more

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José Orozco Pelico: Latino Communities Are Missing Out on Clean Energy Savings José Orozco Pelico: Latino Communities Are Missing Out on Clean Energy Savings
California September 18, 2025

José Orozco Pelico: Latino Communities Are Missing Out on Clean Energy Savings

For José Orozco Pelico, the situation is clear: the Latino community is ... more

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Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID
COVID December 19, 2022

Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID

People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County who contract COVID-19 are more ... more

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Need Rent Help? Here’s How to Apply for LA County’s $15,000 Relief Program Need Rent Help? Here’s How to Apply for LA County’s $15,000 Relief Program
Housing February 10, 2026

Need Rent Help? Here’s How to Apply for LA County’s $15,000 Relief Program

Los Angeles County reopened its Emergency Rent Relief Program, offering up to ... more

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Nurse practitioner requirements are changing Nurse practitioner requirements are changing
Education November 16, 2022

Nurse practitioner requirements are changing

California's nursing agency this week approved rules that will allow nurse practitioners ... more

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency
Health August 15, 2024

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere ... more

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Middle Schoolers’ Plunge to a 50 Year Alarming Low in Reading and Math Scores Middle Schoolers’ Plunge to a 50 Year Alarming Low in Reading and Math Scores
Education June 21, 2023

Middle Schoolers’ Plunge to a 50 Year Alarming Low in Reading and Math Scores

American students' test scores in math and reading got significantly worse last ... more

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Tourists Abandon Trump’s America for Mexico’s Warm Embrace Tourists Abandon Trump’s America for Mexico’s Warm Embrace
Travel April 11, 2025

Tourists Abandon Trump’s America for Mexico’s Warm Embrace

Global survey shows U.S. travel appeal plummeting while Mexico thrives with culture, ... more

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Libraries are enjoying a renaissance in usage Libraries are enjoying a renaissance in usage
Education February 20, 2024

Libraries are enjoying a renaissance in usage

Public libraries have morphed into all-purpose community centers amid soaring demand for ... more

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Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women
cancer October 14, 2023

Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women

Over the last several decades, the rates of new cases of lung ... more

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The challenges of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act The challenges of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act
Education November 7, 2024

The challenges of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act

The implementation of Proposition 28 faces challenges such as shortages of qualified ... more

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Women look for alternatives; use of abortion pills has increased significantly Women look for alternatives; use of abortion pills has increased significantly
Health March 28, 2024

Women look for alternatives; use of abortion pills has increased significantly

On the eve of oral arguments in a Supreme Court case that ... more

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First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents
Education August 15, 2025

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

“We're afraid to go out.” That's how Blanca López sums up what ... more

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Breast cancer rising among younger women, report finds Breast cancer rising among younger women, report finds
Health October 2, 2024

Breast cancer rising among younger women, report finds

Americans have benefited from huge leaps in breast cancer treatment over the ... more

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Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition
Education March 19, 2026

Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition

The LAUSD strike negotiations Los Angeles highlight deep tensions over wages, school ... more