pro French Satire 'Deerskin' Opens Online — But Will Share Proceeds With Movie Theaters By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:14:00 -0400 French satire Deerskin was scheduled to screen in movie theaters this week. Instead, it is now opening online and will help theaters with the money earned on streaming views. Full Article
pro Small-business loan program resumes with new funding as the Lakers return money received in first tranche By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:42:05 -0400 Despite early glitches and overwhelming demand, the Small Business Administration processed more than 100,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans by more than 4,000 lenders. Full Article
pro Trump's pick for spy chief, Rep. John Ratcliffe, poised for approval after Senate hearing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:53:50 -0400 Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) appears on track for confirmation as director of national intelligence after a Senate Intelligence Commitee hearing Tuesday. Full Article
pro Justice Department moves to drop prosecution of Michael Flynn By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:28:36 -0400 In a stunning reversal, the Justice Department moved to drop its prosecution of Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security advisor and the only White House official charged in the Russia investigation. Full Article
pro The New Federal Rules Will Better Protect Students Accused Of Sexual Assault By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:07:00 -0400 The Trump administration says new rules announced on Wednesday will better protect students accused of sexual assault and harassment, but critics say they will make it harder for survivors to report. Full Article
pro Federal Rules Give More Protection To Students Accused Of Sexual Assault By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:11:00 -0400 Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced what she called historic changes Wednesday to Obama-era guidelines that she said will make the process fairer. Full Article
pro French Education Minister Says School Reopenings Will Be Done 'Very Progressively' By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:39:04 -0400 France's minister of education, Jean-Michel Blanquer, talked with NPR about the gradual reopening of schools, which will be voluntary. Still, many parents and administrators are against the plan. Full Article
pro Anti-Vaccination Activists Join Stay-At-Home Order Protesters By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:00:57 -0400 Among those rallying against state shutdown orders are anti-vaccination activists. They see these protests as a way to form political alliances that promote their movement. Full Article
pro How The Approval Of The Birth Control Pill 60 Years Ago Helped Change Lives By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 Before the pill was approved by the FDA on May 9, 1960, there were few contraceptive options available to young women. It revolutionized family planning and the sex lives of millions of Americans. Full Article
pro A new look, and a new approach, to the Readers' Rep blog By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:19:00 -0400 Welcome to the new online home of the Los Angeles Times readers' representative. Full Article
pro Black tape mystery solved: It's part of the printing process By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:41:00 -0400 Reader Marvyn Lindsey found it "bizarre" that a long piece of black tape was blocking part of the book review he wanted to read. Full Article
pro Readers come to aid of woman profiled in healthcare article By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 1 May 2014 16:30:00 -0400 Never underestimate the power of caring readers. Full Article
pro Staff news: Neal Leitereg joins Times' new Hot Property blog By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:36:00 -0400 Times Business Editor Kimi Yoshino announced the debut of the Hot Property blog, and the addition of reporter Neal Leitereg. Full Article
pro A look at L.A. Times signature projects of 2016 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -0400 The Los Angeles Times' accomplishments in 2016 included winning its 44th Pulitzer Prize, and attaining record growth in digital readership and subscriptions. Full Article
pro Prolonged Stay in Space Affects Astronaut Brain Volume By www.medpagetoday.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:30:00 +0000 (MedPage Today) -- Study Authors: Larry A. Kramer, Khader M. Hasan, et al.; Michael H. Lev Target Audience and Goal Statement: Neurologists, radiologists The goal of this study was to examine the long-term effects of spaceflight on human brain... Full Article
pro HOMETOWN HELPERS: Brooklyn port providing free fruit to community grappling with economic fallout from coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Red Hook Container Terminal and Fifth Avenue Committee teamed up to donate tens of thousands of pieces of fruit to local families. Full Article
pro Father trying to protect daughter from fight with another woman in Brooklyn shot dead by woman’s accomplice: sources By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:12:04 +0000 Rondell Russell, 22, was taken into custody soon after he shot 48-year-old Otis Adams during a confrontation at Russell’s building on Powell St. near Pitkin Ave. in Brownsville, part of NYCHA’s Seth Low Houses, about 10:10 p.m. Thursday. Full Article
pro GREENE: Same profiling, same brutality, same disrespect — social distancing enforcement shows NYC ‘not as far as we think we are’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:23:25 +0000 As much as Mayor de Blasio wants to pretend these arrests are just a drop in the bucket, from the point of view of those being constantly dropped in the bucket, the city’s heavy-handed coronavirus crackdown is just more of the same.Same profiling. Same brutality. Same disrespect. Full Article
pro Elliott: For U.S. women's hockey team, promoting the game is never-ending job By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 23:36:18 -0500 The U.S. and Canadian women's national hockey teams finish their Rivalry Series on Saturday at Honda Center in another chance to showcase their sport. Full Article
pro Kings hope newly acquired prospect Tyler Madden continues to surpass expectations By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:00:41 -0500 Tyler Madden is the newest potential piece of the Kings' future, the biggest prospect they acquired in the trades leading up to the NHL deadline. Full Article
pro Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Staples Center provide millions in aid for arena workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:23:42 -0400 The Clippers, Lakers and Kings, along with Staples Center, have established a fund to provide financial assistance to the arena's hourly employees. Full Article
pro Kings sign prospect Tyler Madden to entry-level contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:41:30 -0400 Tyler Madden, whom the Kings acquired in the trade that sent Tyler Toffoli to Vancouver, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team. Full Article
pro NHL releases prospect rankings ahead of yet-to-be-rescheduled draft By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 17:30:45 -0400 Alexis Lafreniere was ranked as the No. 1 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the draft. Tim Stuetzle is the top international skater. Full Article
pro Dodgers' Gavin Lux must continue to prove he deserves to start at second base By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:17:44 -0500 Gavin Lux spent the bulk of the offseason training at Dodger Stadium in hopes of ensuring a starting spot at second base this season. Full Article
pro Freak injury turned pitcher Jimmy Nelson into a Dodgers reclamation project By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:24:53 -0500 Jimmy Nelson blew out his pitching shoulder in a baserunning mishap in 2017. Now the former Brewers starter is attempting a comeback with the Dodgers. Full Article
pro Zach McKinstry goes from slap-hitting afterthought to Dodgers prospect with pop By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 19:21:46 -0400 The Dodgers drafted Zach McKinstry in the 33rd round in 2016 after he never homered in college. He hit 19 homers in the high minors in 2019 and is on the radar. Full Article
pro Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:21:50 -0400 As the country and sports world confronted the fast spreading of COVID-19, Dodgers officials Wednesday said the organization remained unsure how it will proceed with its season. Full Article
pro SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:14:23 +0000 Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor. Full Article
pro Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:21 +0000 Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic Full Article
pro Protests in Indianapolis after police kill 3 young adults and unborn child in separate incidents By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:36:25 +0000 Officers killed three civilians in three separate incidents within hours of each other. Full Article
pro Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:21 +0000 Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic Full Article
pro California to get $247 million refund after protective mask delivery delayed By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:07 +0000 California is slated to be refunded the $247 million it paid to a Chinese car company under a massive $1 billion deal for face masks, which were not federally certified by the agreed upon deadline. Full Article
pro SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:14:23 +0000 Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor. Full Article
pro Suspect in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:12:20 +0000 A suspect accused in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger killed in a Georgia suburrb more than two months ago, was involved in a previous prosecution of the 26-year-old runner back when he worked for the local district attorney’s office. Full Article
pro Korean soccer league prohibiting players from spitting, talking on field By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:56:39 +0000 Korea's top soccer league will be banning players from talking and excessive spitting on the pitch. Full Article
pro Pac-12 men's basketball tournament will proceed without fans starting Thursday By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:23:50 -0400 Pac-12 officials made the announcement that no fans would be allowed to attend games after similar mandates were made by the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences. Full Article
pro NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for spring athletes, with a catch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:41:12 -0400 NCAA voted Monday to approve an extra year of eligibility for spring athletes who had their seasons canceled because of COVID-19 but some might not get same financial aid. Full Article
pro UCLA lands a high-profile transfer in Kentucky guard Johnny Juzang By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:19:44 -0400 Guard Johnny Juzang adored UCLA while attending Studio City Harvard-Westlake High, but opted for Kentucky. A year later, he is transferring to UCLA. Full Article
pro Cutting college sports programs is a possibility amid economic downturn By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:39:44 -0400 A proposal that would allow Division I sports teams to be cut amid the coronavirus crisis has created concern among coaches and athletics officials. Full Article
pro Stuart Whitman, prolific film and TV actor, star of 'The Comancheros,' dies at 92 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:06:03 -0400 Known for his rugged roles and handsome charm, Whitman had more than 180 film and TV credits Full Article
pro Liyna Anwar, L.A. Times podcast producer who waged a public fight with cancer, dies at 30 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 13:54:04 -0400 Anwar, who had leukemia, struggled to find a donor match, underscoring the frustratingly high odds that people of South Asian descent face in such an endeavor. Full Article
pro Hal Willner, longtime music producer and 'SNL' veteran, dies of COVID-19 complications at 64 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:26:08 -0400 Hal Willner, Grammy-winning record producer and longtime "Saturday Night Live" sketch music producer, has died from complications from COVID-19. He was 64. Full Article
pro Matt Holzman, longtime KCRW host and producer, dies at 56 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:38:02 -0400 Matt Holzman, producer of KCRW programs and podcasts including 'The Business' and 'The Document,' died of Stage 4 metastatic cancer. Full Article
pro Trump administration ended pandemic early-warning program to detect coronaviruses By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 19:35:08 -0400 The program had worked with labs in Wuhan, China, and around the world to detect deadly viruses that could jump from animals to humans. Full Article
pro Faulty masks. Flawed tests. China's quality control problem in leading global COVID-19 fight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:18:18 -0400 Chinese companies producing faulty testing kits and masks are marring Beijing's attempts to assert leadership in the fight against the coronavirus. Full Article
pro Remdesivir shows promise in preliminary coronavirus trial By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:59:14 -0400 A preliminary report on patients infected with the coronavirus suggests the drug remdesivir may lower the risk of death in those with severe cases of COVID-19. Full Article
pro How UV light may protect us from the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:34:26 -0400 Ultraviolet light may become an important tool for fighting the coronavirus by sterilizing masks and other high-touch items. We look at what UV light can and can't do. Full Article
pro Government scientist felt pressured to approve contract for work on drug Trump touted By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:42:36 -0400 A government scientist felt pressure to approve a research contract for a lab investigating hydroxychloroquine, a drug Trump has touted as a coronavirus cure. Full Article
pro They're not really called 'murder hornets.' And they're probably not as bad as you think By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:43:28 -0400 Asian giant hornets in Pacific Northwest are unlikely to attack humans Full Article
pro Got zits? Three new teen acne products from L.A. might offer relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:56 -0500 Skin-care brands are wanting to address an unfilled gap in the beauty space: the challenges of teen skin. Full Article