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Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauds NYC Council bills requiring pay hikes for local workers

Elizabeth Warren touted her own “universal workers’ bill of rights" and said of New Yorkers, "I’m glad to see people who are picking up this idea at the state level."




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‘Farm-like’ dust microbes may protect kids from asthma, even in the city

Urban infants who spend their first year of life around microbes like those found on farms are less likely to develop asthma.




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Like us, fish experience the ‘dreaming’ stage of sleep

Deep sleep and REM sleep could be universal among vertebrates, stretching 450 million years back in evolutionary time.




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Cheeseburgers give urban crows higher cholesterol—just like us

But it’s not clear whether elevated cholesterol is bad for birds.




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Study finds kittens bond with their human caregivers like babies do

They’re not as aloof as some think.




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Vampire bats form lasting bonds of ‘friendship,’ just like us

The relationships these winged mammals forge in captivity are strong enough to survive the jarring transition back into the wild.




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Like Neanderthals, early modern humans used their teeth as tools

New findings bolster the argument that the two groups of early humans had a lot of behavioral similarities.




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How Has COVID-19 Impacted Bike Retail in North America & Beyond?



With the world in the throes of a global pandemic, bicycle retailers have come up with solutions to continue business and keep riders on their bikes as best they can.
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Details Announced for New Mountain Bike Board Game 'Send It!'



Cross-Country Carrie "replaces all the bolts on her bike with titanium ones and refuses to wear a hydration pack" and Downhill Derek "loves techy rock gardens and jumping but HATES pedaling.”
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Forbidden Bike Co. Introduce Ziggy Link For Mullet Conversions



The Ziggy Link recalibrates the Druid’s geometry for a smaller rear wheel.
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Pinkbike Poll: How Often Do You Drive to Your Local Trails?



Are you lucky enough to have trails in your backyard, or do you need to drive to ride?
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Specialized Diverge EVO: Gravel Shredder, High-End Hybrid, or Just a Rigid Mountain Bike?



Does a flat-bar gravel bike appeal to you, or is this just a mountain bike with not enough tire clearance?
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Editorial: Closing LAUSD schools in the face of coronavirus sounds like a reasonable decision. Is it?

LAUSD's decision to temporarily shut down schools causes an enormous disruption. And it's not clear how helpful the move will be in slowing coronavirus spread.




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Best Game Ever: Anthony Davis had never been in a zone like this one

Anthony Davis never felt quite the way he did in a game four years ago, the kind of place that's almost indescribable, when he had 59 points and 20 rebounds.




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LeBron James proud of Lakers' season, but he would like closure

Lakers star LeBron James tells reporters Wednesday that he's "proud of what we were able to accomplish to this point." He hopes to resume title chase if it's safe.




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They're getting ready to toast and serve L.A. hikers again. And the drinks really are free

As you prepare to lace up the hiking boots again, be on the lookout for these lads in the bow ties and suspenders. More than hikers, they're also bartenders.




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White House could join NCAA search for solution to name, image, likeness issue

The White House says in a statement that it wants to make sure "NCAA student athletes are treated fairly without harming the integrity of college sports."




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USC's Michael Pittman Jr. on NFL combine: 'This is just like a little starting place'

Even after four seasons at USC, Michael Pittman Jr. hasn't gotten much attention in a deep group of wide receivers at the NFL scouting combine.




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How USC and Mike Bohn managed an unprecedented situation with coronavirus outbreak

Athletic director Mike Bohn's steady hand and guiding principle, according to administrators and coaches, helped USC through trying times this week.




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Mike Bohn, Clay Helton and Andy Enfield giving USC back combined $1 million in salary

USC athletic director Mike Bohn and coaches Clay Helton and Andy Enfield are giving back a combined $1 million in salary to help the school during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Op-Ed: John Cho: Coronavirus reminds Asian Americans like me that our belonging is conditional

I've learned that a moment always comes along to remind you that your race defines you above all else.




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Column: Feeling sad? Lethargic? Fearful? Happiness is just a bike ride away

Stuck in coronavirus lockdown, all I wanted to do was sleep in and eat toast. And then I rediscovered my bike.




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Mike Trout on Astros' sign-stealing scandal: 'I lost some respect for some guys'

Angels star Mike Trout did not hold back his opinion on the Houston Astros cheating scandal when he spoke to reporters at Angels spring training.




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Angels left-handed reliever Ryan Buchter likes pitching to right-handed hitters

Ryan Buchter was signed to a minor league deal after being non-tendered by the Oakland Athletics. He could fill an essential role in the Angels' bullpen




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Jaime Barría makes his case for Angels rotation by throwing strikes

Jaime Barría is back to throwing his sinking fastball again, and the early results are encouraging as the young pitcher hopes to crack the Angels' rotation.




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Mike Trout and his wife announce they are expecting a baby with an adorable video

Angels star Mike Trout and his wife, Jessica, announced they are expecting their first child in August with an adorable video on social media.




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Hard-throwing Angels reliever Mike Mayers tries to recapture 2018 form

New Angels reliever Mike Mayers was effective for the Cardinals two years ago but struggled in 2019. He's now a front-runner for a spot in the bullpen.




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Angels star Mike Trout talks about being stuck at home like everybody else

Except for workouts in Albert Pujols' home gym and throwing at a youth field, Mike Trout is home with his pregnant wife, Jessica, due to the coronavirus.




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Senate returns to Washington despite city's coronavirus spike and Congress' stalemate

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls the Senate back as Washington, D.C.'s coronavirus numbers rise.




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Chief Medical Officer's Handling Of Coronavirus Inspires Alaskans To #ThinkLikeZink

Dr. Anne Zink works from a yurt 40 miles north of Anchorage. She has the ear of the Republican governor and has helped keep the state's number of COVID-19 deaths the lowest in the nation.




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Dislike a comment? The button is back

By popular demand, the "dislike" button is back as a feature in the comments sections of latimes.com. 




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Armed robbers stealing e-bikes from Manhattan deliverymen strike again, this time slicing one victim’s hand with a knife

The 36-year-old Domino’s Pizza deliveryman was dropping off a pie to a building on Fort George Hill near Fairview Ave on Sunday about 9 p.m. when the crew of crooks took his $1400 bike at knifepoint and cut the man’s hand. He refused medical attention, cops said.




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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Dodgers fans cheer Mike Fiers, who blew the whistle on the Astros' sign stealing

Oakland A's pitcher Mike Fiers is a hero to some, but others believe he waited too long to go public with the Astros' sign-stealing scheme.




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David Price strikes out seven as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-1

The Dodgers beat the Rockies 7-1 on Saturday at Camelback Ranch to improve to 8-6 in Cactus League play.




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Astros want pitcher Mike Bolsinger's lawsuit dismissed or moved to Texas

The Astros asked a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge to throw out pitcher Mike Bolsinger's lawsuit or, at least, to move the case to Texas.




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Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauds NYC Council bills requiring pay hikes for local workers

Elizabeth Warren touted her own “universal workers’ bill of rights" and said of New Yorkers, "I’m glad to see people who are picking up this idea at the state level."




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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Boeing 737 fatally strikes pedestrian on Texas runway

A Boeing 737 ran over a man who was on an Austin, TX runway




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Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how

Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns.




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Due to coronavirus, hikers advised to leave the Pacific Crest Trail. Some refuse

Thousands sign up to hike the California-Oregon-Washington trail every spring. Most have given up amid coronavirus, but some remain, amid controversy.




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Flying during coronavirus is nothing like it used to be. Who's doing it?

Airline passenger volume is down 95%. So who is in that remaining 5%?




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After coronavirus: Your next hotel stay may look like this

In the pandemic aftermath, what will hotels do differently?




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After coronavirus: Your next road trip may look like this

When we venture out again, will we first turn to the all-American road trip? Will it be safe? Here's what effect the coronavirus will have.




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L.A. County beaches likely to reopen Wednesday or Thursday

Officials say many restrictions will be in place, to change in four phases.




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Former ABA commissioner Mike Storen, dad of ESPN’s Hannah Storm, dies at 84

Known for his hearty laugh and creative mind, Storen rose to executive spots in basketball, football, baseball and tennis during a four-decade career in sports.




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Shop like a celeb, eat like a royal and party like a rock star on the Sunset Strip: Four Hours

Within four hours you will get to shop at one of L.A.'s most seminal retail stores, eat at a swanky Parisian-chic plant-based restaurant, browse a storied bookstore and see a live show at a renegade music spot along the Sunset Strip.




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Is it safe to hike Runyon Canyon? Or work out at the gym?

Feeling housebound? Get out and hike, an expert says, as long as you keep your six-foot distance.




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What will 'back-to-normal' look like for California? Some businesses could restart before others

After the coronavirus pandemic cools down, how will California start getting back to normal? Slowly, methodically and in stages.