bl Man called 911 to report 'a black male running down the street’ before Ahmaud Arbery shooting, audio recordings confirm By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:15:19 +0000 Audio recordings of two 911 calls placed moments before Ahmaud Arbery was killed confirm that at least two people were concerned that a black man was running in their Georgia neighborhood. Full Article
bl 2 men arrested in killing of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia after outrage By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:52:05 +0000 Gregory McMichael, 64, and his 34-year-old son Travis have been charged with murdering Arbery. Full Article
bl Up to 190,000 coronavirus deaths possible in Africa in first year of pandemic unless there’s containment: WHO By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:08:02 +0000 Between 83,000 and 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, with 29 million to 44 million infected, in the coronavirus pandemic’s first year if containment measures do not work, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. Full Article
bl April’s jobless rate is highest since Great Depression, hitting 14.7% By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:54:50 +0000 The U.S. unemployment rate suffered its worst monthly loss on record, hitting a startling 14.7% in April as the coronavirus pandemic and the drastic efforts to contain it forced employers to slash more than 20 million jobs. Full Article
bl Lori Vallow’s brother died of blood clot, autopsy shows By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:58:18 +0000 A pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of Lori Vallow, who’s facing charges in the disappearance of her children Full Article
bl California man to plead guilty to conning ‘black-ish’ star By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:49:09 +0000 That's plenty sketchy-ish. Full Article
bl California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:02:45 -0400 A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say. Full Article
bl Having trouble getting a vacation refund? Try a credit card chargeback. Here's how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:22 -0400 Your credit card company can help when goods and services are not received. Be careful though. Full Article
bl Here’s the 2020 Giants regular season schedule; Big Blue opens up on MNF vs. Steelers By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:30:00 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic did not stop the NFL from scheduling a Giants home game in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season. Full Article
bl Bubble popping: USC looks for sharp win over rival UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 20:57:12 -0500 USC has played pretty good basketball for most of the season, but will Trojans be rewarded with a good showing Saturday against a hot UCLA team? Full Article
bl UCLA's Jalen Hill and Cody Riley find redemption after regrettable China incident By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:26:30 -0400 UCLA's Jalen Hill and Cody Riley were involved in a shoplifting incident in China in 2017 that created international headlines. Three years later, they've found redemption. Full Article
bl Fabulous freshman Toby Bailey helped make 1995 Bruins unbeatable By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:00:21 -0400 With Toby Bailey as a starter, UCLA went 13-0 and finished the 1994-95 season on a 19-game winning streak en route to capturing the NCAA title. Full Article
bl Flat fire - Bloomsbury By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:47:15 +0100 Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters attended Full Article
bl Fire at stable - Barking By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:25:50 +0100 Firefighters rescued one cat and led 10 horses to safety Full Article
bl Fire at public house - Sidcup By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:49:31 +0100 The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 13 calls to the fire Full Article
bl Rita Walters, a fierce advocate for equality and trailblazing elected official, dies at 89 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:44:04 -0500 Rita Walters advocated fiercely for equality through school integration and hiring practices, first as a member of the L.A. school board and then on the L.A. City Council Full Article
bl Barbara Neely, creator of black female detective series, dies at 78 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:40:32 -0400 Barbara Neely's novels pushed past mystery and explored racism, class boundaries and violence against women. Full Article
bl Mark Blum, actor in 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' dies at 69 from COVID-19 complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:04:55 -0400 Mark Blum, who was in several recent episodes of 'You' and was known for his role in 'Crocodile Dundee,' died from coronavirus-related complications. Full Article
bl 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
bl 2020 Genesis G90 review: A worthy luxury sedan at a reasonable price By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:58:09 -0500 We drove the 2020 Genesis G90, the latest flagship from Hyundai's luxury arm: It's rich on details and sophisticated systems and discounted on price. Full Article
bl Those Ruggable ads taking over your Instagram feed? We talk to the genius behind it all By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 08:00:15 -0500 Ruggable's two-part rug system is driving social media crazy — in a good way. We talk to the Los Angeles-based entrepreneur behind it all, and she explains how it all started with her dog, and an accident. And a rug empire was born. Full Article
bl All the ways I failed miserably trying to live plastic-free for a week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 09:00:20 -0500 No matter how hard I tried, plastic kept sneaking its way back into my life. Full Article
bl Erskine: My daughter's wedding is on hold. Blame coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:08 -0400 My daughter would've been married this weekend. Like a lot of life events, it was postponed. But when it comes, what a day it will be. Full Article
bl Blood centers begin collecting coronavirus antibodies from COVID-19 survivors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 13:43:06 -0400 Blood centers are ramping up efforts to collect plasma from people who recovered from COVID-19 in hopes their coronavirus antibodies could save lives. Full Article
bl Coronavirus kills some people and hardly affects others: How is that possible? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:00:11 -0400 How can the new coronavirus affect people so differently — killing some while leaving others blissfully unaware that they have been infected at all? Full Article
bl Coronavirus patients can benefit from blood of the recovered, new study shows By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 22:45:02 -0400 A new study of 10 coronavirus patients in China gives further credence to the effectiveness of convalescent plasma therapy. Full Article
bl 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
bl Doctor treating COVID-19 patients gambles on clot-busting drug By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 20:33:31 -0400 Doctors caring for the sickest COVID-19 patients are trying new ways to attack the coronavirus. One theory is that they have blood clots in their lungs. Full Article
bl Do testicles make men more vulnerable to the coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:00:46 -0400 Men contending with coronavirus infection may have a pair of vulnerabilities that could increase their risk of longer, more severe illness: their testicles. Full Article
bl Glowing blue waves lighting up SoCal coastline roll into the South Bay By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:15:08 -0400 Video and photos show an algae bloom in the South Bay producing a neon-blue light along the shoreline at night in Hermosa Beach. Full Article
bl The coronavirus lockdown is miserable. Rushing herd immunity could be worse By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:58:05 -0400 Yes, there are significant health risks associated with lockdown. But returning to normal life too soon and rushing herd immunity would be even worse. Full Article
bl 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
bl Danish brand-of-the-moment Ganni doubles down on Southern California presence By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:22:27 -0500 Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup call their fashion brand's sustainabilty efforts "a moral obligation." Full Article
bl Rowing Blazers pops up in Santa Monica. Just don't call it 'preppy' fashion By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:26:43 -0500 Rowing Blazers' pop-up is sandwiched between Christian Louboutin and beauty brand Space NK — inside a mini-post office called Substation No. 1 at the Brentwood Country Mart. Full Article
bl Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:07:34 -0500 During Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film "The Notebook." Full Article
bl An Unforgettable Evening honors Renée Zellweger, raises $1.8 million for breast cancer efforts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:34:03 -0500 The star-studded event honoring Renée Zellweger featured a performance by the Jonas Brothers. Guests included Tom Ford, Katie Couric, Lisa Rinna and Paris Hilton. Full Article
bl Reusable alternatives to the single-use stuff you use every day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:05:17 -0500 Recycling is good. Not using new material in the first place is better. Reduce single-use plastic and paper products with these sustainable alternatives. Full Article
bl Timeline: Kat Von D's indelible life in ink and numbers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:59:50 -0400 From reality TV to the bestseller's list to a soon-to-drop album, key moments in the life of the woman who became Kat Von D Full Article
bl Looking for more hand sanitizer? Try these L.A. blends to help keep your hands clean By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:51:18 -0400 To supplement soap and water, companies from French luxury giant LVMH to L.A. distillery Amass are getting into the business of hand sanitizers to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
bl Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning looks: 'A covetable combo' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 19:04:56 -0400 Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn offers his thoughts on Episodes 3 and 4 of Amazon's fashion competition "Making the Cut." Full Article
bl Go natural, try a new style or panic? How black women in the coronavirus era deal with their hair By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:00:57 -0400 Some women are giving their hair a break, while others are learning the basics. Full Article
bl The do's and don'ts of wearing a face mask correctly (and comfortably) By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:04:06 -0400 Wearing masks will help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Here's how to do it right. Full Article
bl The best edibles for quarantine, according to SoCal dispensaries By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:47:08 -0400 From a spirited Zoom session to binge-watching "Tiger King," there's a smoke-free option to pair with it. Full Article
bl From Bad Bunny's baubles to hand-sanitizer bottles, this jewelry designer is in demand By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:00:46 -0400 Jewelry designer Georgina Treviño's eccentric designs were featured in Bad Bunny's music video for "Yo Perreo Sola." Full Article
bl San Francisco will close all public schools in response to coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:03:23 -0400 The San Francisco Unified School District is closing all schools for three weeks beginning Monday. Four students and their family members at one campus have shown signs of respiratory illness. Full Article
bl Students hit hard as L.A. community colleges scramble to respond to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:30:09 -0400 An uneven response from schools is disrupting the lives of students who rely on campuses for education and essential services like food and healthcare. Full Article
bl Disability laws finally gave them an education. School-from-home threatens to make that impossible By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:50:41 -0400 Schools have been told they must provide equal learning opportunities to students with disabilities, but the schools and parents say that's not happening during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
bl Public schools expected to remain closed for the rest of the academic year, Newsom says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 15:31:36 -0400 Citing concerns over spreading the coronavirus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced public schools will be closed for the rest of the academic year. Full Article
bl Banks: L.A. schools chief Austin Beutner is performing admirably. But what comes after coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:25 -0400 Austin Beutner has moved quickly to confront the coronavirus crisis in L.A. schools. But the emergency will continue even after the virus fades away. Full Article
bl Why your high school kid may be taking the SAT test at your kitchen table By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:22:27 -0400 SAT tests for high school students may be taken online and at home if coronavirus forces schools to stay closed this fall, the College Board announced. Full Article