me Selena Gomez is bringing a quarantine cooking show to HBO Max By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 14:43:09 -0400 Pop star Selena Gomez will executive produce and star in a quarantine cooking show on HBO Max, alongside master chefs who will join remotely. Full Article
me Our critics take another look at 'The Avengers' in the #UltimateSummerMovie Showdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:53:33 -0400 Times critics Justin Chang and Glenn Whipp discuss Marvel's "The Avengers," winner of the #UltimateSummerMovie Showdown, Week 1. Full Article
me Commentary: U.S. should build a memorial 'plague column' for COVID-19, but where? Hint: Trump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:58:04 -0400 Sculptures commemorating plagues were common in Europe. Our art critic suggests America could build its own, and Trump provides inspiration for where. Full Article
me We're choosing the ultimate summer movie. This week 'Bridesmaids' and 15 more compete By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 16:02:38 -0400 "Short Circuit," "Twister" and "Crimson Tide" are also in the running for this week's crown in the #UltimateSummerMovie Showdown. Full Article
me Disney theme parks take a $1-billion hit amid coronavirus closures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 17:02:33 -0400 Walt Disney Co. reported earnings for the first time since its U.S. parks closed amid the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
me Anderson Cooper is co-parenting baby Wyatt with a former partner By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:21:44 -0400 Anderson Cooper says he and ex-partner Benjamin Maisani are not back together, but they will co-parent new baby Wyatt Morgan Cooper. Full Article
me James Earl Jones as King Lear: Your free quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 09:30:13 -0400 A 1974 "King Lear" will be streamed for free. The amazing cast led by James Earl Jones also includes Raul Julia, Rosalind Cash and Paul Sorvino. Full Article
me 85 years ago, FDR saved American writers. Could it ever happen again? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 10:30:59 -0400 On the anniversary of the birth of the Works Progress Administration, it's worth asking what a post-COVID Federal Writers Project might look like. Full Article
me Meghan Markle reads baby Archie a story on his first birthday in adorable video By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:32:20 -0400 Prince Harry shot the sweet video of Meghan Markle reading a book to their son, Archie, for #SaveWithStories, a coronavirus-relief initiative. Full Article
me Grimes explains her baby's outlandish name — and Elon Musk corrects her By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:13:19 -0400 "I am recovering from surgery and barely alive so may my typos b forgiven," Grimes replied to boyfriend Elon Musk after tweeting the inspiration for baby name X Æ A-12. Full Article
me How accurate is 'Mrs. America's' portrayal of Republican women? We investigated By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:11:36 -0400 What Hulu's 'Mrs. America' gets right and wrong about Republican congresswoman Jill Ruckelshaus and evangelical activist Lottie Beth Hobbs in Episode 6. Full Article
me Review: Liam Hemsworth helps make crime dramedy 'Arkansas' worth a visit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:35:52 -0400 The feature directing debut for actor Clark Duke, "Arkansas" amiably places Liam Hemsworth in a dangerous world of low-level criminals. Full Article
me Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon coming to YouTube TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:18:59 -0400 ViacomCBS' first-quarter earnings beat expectations, leading to a stock rally. Full Article
me The L.A. Times Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:26:57 -0400 Justin Chang's Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown votes on films for 16 weeks to reveal an all-time line-up for the season starting with "The Avengers." Full Article
me ABC will air some of your favorite Disney movies this summer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:53:03 -0400 ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney" summer movie programming includes "Moana," "Thor: The Dark World," "Up" and "Big Hero 6." Full Article
me Review: 'On a Magical Night' asks what if all your ex-lovers came for a visit? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:56:13 -0400 More pensive than lively fun, Christophe Honoré's "On a Magical Night" casts Chiara Mastroianni as a woman rethinking her marriage after 20 years of her own infidelity. Full Article
me Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly living in a Tyler Perry-owned L.A. mansion By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:16:37 -0400 According to reports, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are quarantining in a Beverly Hills home owned by "Madea" franchise mastermind Tyler Perry. Full Article
me You can play video games with your cat — yes, your cat! Here's how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:35:16 -0400 'Mew and Me' is a game designed for cats. Well, cats and humans. The surprising lessons the game's creator learned from cats. Full Article
me How indigenous zombie horror film 'Blood Quantum' became prescient in the pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:25:03 -0400 Jeff Barnaby's indigenous zombie movie 'Blood Quantum' drew on history for its horrors, but became eerily prescient amid the pandemic. Full Article
me Netflix's 'Dead to Me' killed off James Marsden. In Season 2, he steals the show By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:00:55 -0400 James Marsden and "Dead to Me" creator Liz Feldman explain how they kept him around in Season 2 — after offing his character in the Season 1 finale. Full Article
me Even Elon Musk and Grimes can't decide how to pronounce their baby's name By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:27:47 -0400 Is the "Æ" in the name X Æ A-12 pronounced "A-I" or "ash"? Depends on which parent (Elon Musk or Grimes) you ask. Full Article
me Unions praised coronavirus aid for Hollywood workers. Now they say it falls short for some By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:56:04 -0400 In March, Hollywood unions applauded a government package to help entertainment gig workers. Flaws in the rollout meant many couldn't access it. Full Article
me Gamergate: Videogame industry speaks out against harassment By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:57:00 EDT ‘Gamergate’ controversy shines spotlight on the ugliest part of gaming culture. Full Article
me YouTube stars get screen time at Buffer Festival By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:27:52 EDT Matt Santoro is one of numerous Canadian YouTube celebrities who will be in town for the second annual event. Full Article
me The newest way to check the time: on your wrist By www.thestar.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:00:00 EDT At the posh watch show Baselworld, the talk will be about Apple’s entry into the market. Full Article
me 10 words that just got added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 15:57:04 EDT The dictionary has added more than 1,700 entries. Full Article
me When it comes to climate change not all opinions are valid, scientists say By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:25:00 EDT While featuring all sides of an issue is a hallmark of good journalism, many in the scientific community feel that the media should do a better job of separating facts from opinions. Full Article
me As some coronavirus closures lift in the U.S., studies suggest more and earlier infections By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:49:01 -0400 Studies suggest that coronavirus infections were spreading in the United States farther, faster and earlier than initially thought. Full Article
me Coronavirus chokes the drug trade — from Wuhan, through Mexico and onto U.S. streets By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:28 -0400 The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many industries, both legal and illicit. Production of fentanyl, which relies on chemical ingredients sourced mainly from Wuhan, China, has been particularly hard hit. Full Article
me $8-billion effort aims to speed development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:30:19 -0400 The World Health Organization joined with global leaders to accelerate production of vaccines and treatments aimed at stamping out the coronavirus. Full Article
me Trump's improvised medicine show prompts frantic health warnings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:32:35 -0400 The FDA warns that President Trump's much-touted coronavirus drugs could cause deaths. The White House says media 'irresponsibly' reported his words. Full Article
me Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:55:15 -0400 Officials say the top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending an email pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
me Trump's message to Central America: Want ventilators? Help us with immigration By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:27:02 -0400 The Trump administration appears to be conditioning coronavirus assistance in Central America on immigration policy Full Article
me Cuomo on coronavirus stay-home sacrifices: 'What you're doing is actually saving lives' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:17:29 -0400 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged frustration with coronavirus stay-at-home orders but compared them with past sacrifices during national crises. Full Article
me Supreme Court rules insurers can collect $12 billion under Obamacare By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:24:17 -0400 The Supreme Court says insurance companies can collect $12 billion from the U.S. government to cover losses in the early years of Obamacare. Full Article
me Supreme Court declines to make 2nd Amendment ruling in New York gun case By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:56:30 -0400 Gun rights advocates had hoped Supreme Court would uphold a right to carry a gun in public, but justices said the case was moot. Full Article
me Coronavirus, stay-home restrictions and pets By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:22:45 -0400 Pet adoption is booming amid the coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions. Full Article
me COVID-19 has now killed more Americans than the Vietnam War By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:36:14 -0400 Trump has lauded states that have eased restrictions. But as cases reached 1 million in the U.S., several governors extended restrictions. Full Article
me Trump team scrambles to refocus message after bleach debacle By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:38:43 -0400 The new White House communications team is scrambling to keep Trump on TV but limit his ability to offer dangerous medical advice. The goal is to show him as a leader and push his reelection message. The problem is that Trump almost certainly will sabotage the plan. Full Article
me Photo gallery | Americans killed from COVID-19 surpass fatalities in Vietnam War By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:39:45 -0400 More Americans killed from virus than in Vietnam War Full Article
me Over 60,000 lives claimed by COVID-19 in U.S. — a tally some models predicted for late summer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:00:09 -0400 New York sees a dip in deaths, and Louisiana governor meets Trump, as each state in the union thinks about how to move forward amid coronavirus. Full Article
me Trump administration skimps on coronavirus aid for Medicaid providers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:12:38 -0400 Medicaid and other parts of the healthcare safety net get left behind in the Trump administration's plans for distributing aid to battle the coronavirus. Full Article
me The U.S. is pushing Mexico to reopen factories even as workers die of COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:32:13 -0400 The United States wants Mexico to reopen its border factories, even as the coronavirus spreads and worker deaths rise. Full Article
me Why you should avoid some cough syrups if you think you've got the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:14:41 -0400 A common cough syrup ingredient has pro-viral properties and should be avoided by people infected by the coronavirus, scientists warn. Full Article
me 'It's too soon': In small towns and big cities, Georgia's experiment in reopening moves slowly By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 20:48:50 -0400 A week after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plunged Georgia into the middle of a national social experiment — rolling back restrictions on businesses in an effort to restart the economy after a monthlong shutdown to halt the spread of COVID-19 — some restaurants, salons and tattoo parlors remain shuttered. Most that are opening are proceeding cautiously. Full Article
me Philippine nurses, long treated like exports, now told to stay home to fight coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 21:32:56 -0400 The Philippines is promising better pay for its nurses to lure them to the front lines against COVID-19, but a legacy of exploitation and poor working conditions in the nation's hospitals has dampened the enthusiasm to answer the call. Full Article
me Drugs for heartburn, gout and depression now being tested as coronavirus treatments By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:00:10 -0400 The search for existing drugs that may help treat coronavirus infections now has researchers testing the heartburn drug Pepcid, among others. Full Article
me Coronavirus leaves Washington farmers with a big problem: What do you do with a billion pounds of potatoes? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 18:57:08 -0400 Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination Full Article
me Coronavirus and downturn slam America's oil patch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 07:00:14 -0400 When Texas' energy-dependent economy stalled, mass layoffs hit skilled middle-class workers. Full Article
me L.A. Times wins Pulitzer Prizes for art criticism, immigration reporting By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 15:34:53 -0400 Los Angeles Times journalists Christopher Knight and Molly O'Toole won Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, bringing the newspaper's total to 47. Full Article