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Mass deportations, LA’s homelessness spendings, Hannah Gadsby

NOV 21, 2024

Mass deportations, LA’s homelessness spendings, Hannah Gadsby

<div class="content clearfix"> <p>For nearly a decade, President-elect Trump has praised a 1954 program known as “Operation Wetback.” Now he’s proposing using the U.S. military to carry out larger mass deportations.</p> <p>A new LA City controller audit has found that less than $600 million was spent to fight homelessness in the last fiscal year. That includes state and federal grants, as well as tax dollars. </p> <p>Standup comedian Hannah Gadsby talks about the complexity of fame and the importance of connecting to audiences. They say their latest show is the funniest one they’ve ever done.</p> <p>A stew is cooked in less liquid than a soup, so its broth is reduced, sometimes thickened, and more flavorful. Try recipes from authors of “Autentico” and “My Everyday Lagos.”</p> </div> <p> </p> <section id="portlets-below-article" class="row-portlet-manager" role="complementary"></section>

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Under Trump, what could the war in Ukraine and mass deportations look like?

NOV 20, 2024

Under Trump, what could the war in Ukraine and mass deportations look like?

<p>Ukraine fired the first U.S.-supplied long-range missiles at Russia, which has threatened a potential nuclear response. The dynamics of the war will likely change under Trump. </p> <p>President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll declare a national emergency on immigration and use the military to carry out mass deportations. Advocates for undocumented immigrants are preparing. </p> <p>“Say Nothing,” a new limited series on FX, follows the decades of violence in Northern Ireland through the eyes of the Price sisters, who went from protesting peacefully to planting bombs. </p> <p>Spatulas and other utensils made from black plastic are potentially toxic to human health, even more so than regular plastic items, researchers say. Also problematic: black food containers like sushi to-go trays.</p>

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Election conspiracy theories, friendship among LA’s unhoused moms

NOV 19, 2024

Election conspiracy theories, friendship among LA’s unhoused moms

<p>President-elect Trump has suggested bypassing the Senate’s constitutional role providing “Advice and Consent” — to quickly install his Cabinet secretaries. </p> <p>Post-election claims of voter fraud, amplified by Republican leaders, continue on the right. Some on the left are also making claims online.</p> <p>The number 47 is sacrosanct for Pomona alumni, who revere it as part of campus tradition. But what are the political implications of wearing 47 during Trump’s second presidency?</p> <p>A new documentary explores the life and work of Rudolph Schindler, a Frank Lloyd Wright protege who cemented California as a global hub for modern architecture. </p> <p>Grammy winner Arooj Aftab teamed up with filmmaker Josephine Decker to create “Rise, Again,” which follows women and their children living on the fringes of LA after being evicted.</p>

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Trump cabinet picks, Thanksgiving takeout spots, film reviews

NOV 15, 2024

Trump cabinet picks, Thanksgiving takeout spots, film reviews

<p dir="ltr">President-elect Trump has nominated former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice, the most notable in a string of controversial Cabinet picks.</p> <p dir="ltr">Republicans now control the White House, Senate, and the House of Representatives. Two grassroots Democrats offer their advice on how to move forward.</p> <p dir="ltr">Critics review the latest film releases: “Red One,” “The World According to Allee Willis,” “All We Imagine as Light,” and “Hot Frosty.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you’re not sure about your culinary skills, or are just too exhausted, we’ve got your Turkey Day options.</p>

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Destination Crenshaw, why some CA voters have shifted right

NOV 14, 2024

Destination Crenshaw, why some CA voters have shifted right

<p>A 1.3 mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard is supposed to be a future hub of Black arts and culture in LA. Residents are torn over what it’ll do to the neighborhood’s legacy and future. </p> <p>On Tuesday, President-elect Trump made good on a campaign promise to appoint Elon Musk head of what’ll be known as the Department of Government Efficiency — or “DOGE.” </p> <p>California’s 2024 election results show a political shift to the right. Support for President-elect Trump has risen since 2020, and voters have approved tough-on-crime measures</p> <p>Artist Doug Aitken’s new project “<a href="https://www.lightscapeart.org/">Lightscape</a>” is a collaboration with the LA Philharmonic and LA Master Chorale that weaves music and film to create an ethereal and visual soundscape.</p>

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53 MIN