t 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
t What's on TV Friday: L.A. Phil's 100th birthday; coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 20:00:07 -0400 What's on TV Friday, May 8: Great Performances: L.A. Phil's 100th Birthday in PBS; Coronavirus; Movies on TV; TV Talk Shows Full Article
t Bob Dylan releases another single — and announces a new double album, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 00:40:55 -0400 Bob Dylan will release 'Rough and Rowdy Ways,' his first collection of original material in eight years, on June 19. Listen to a new song, 'False Prophet.' Full Article
t Podcasts from Steve Austin and Shaquille O'Neal are big draws. Why this L.A. company wants in By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:24 -0400 L.A.-based live music video streaming service LiveXLive said it plans to acquire PodcastOne, a Beverly Hills-based podcast production company. The all-stock transaction is the latest sign of growth in the podcast industry. Full Article
t 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
t Love is love: How do you go on without your 'little darling'? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:00:57 -0400 What happened to Pat Henschel after the end of Netflix's documentary "A Secret Love"? Full Article
t Review: Jerry Brown gets the biography he deserves By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:30:16 -0400 Veteran Times journalist Jim Newton's graceful "Man of Tomorrow: The Relentless Life of Jerry Brown" doubles as a history of postwar California. Full Article
t 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
t For Mother's Day, Michelle Obama asks her own mom for the secret to raising kids By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:22:41 -0400 Former First Lady Michelle Obama paid a personal tribute to her mother, Marian Robinson, on Instagram ahead of Mother's Day this weekend. Full Article
t Queen's Brian May hospitalized for butt injury after 'over-enthusiastic gardening' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:59:17 -0400 "I managed to rip my Gluteus Maximus to shreds," Queen guitarist Brian May shared on Instagram, along with a photo of himself sporting a mask in the hospital. Full Article
t Movies on TV this week: Sunday, May 10, 2020 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:08:59 -0400 Movies on TV this week: Sunday, May 10, 2020 Full Article
t What's on TV This Week: Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker' and more By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:12:06 -0400 TV highlights for May 10-16 include Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker" plus the "Feeding America Comedy Festival," "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume 2" and "Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020" Full Article
t Tekashi 6ix9ine shares 'Gooba,' first song since prison release By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:36:36 -0400 "Gooba" is 6ix9ine's first single since being granted an early release from prison due to the spread of COVID-19. Full Article
t Rough week? Let these puppy portraits from Beverly Hills Dog Show make your day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:45:58 -0400 Long before coronavirus, we attended the Beverly Hills Dog Show to shoot portraits of the pups and their owners. Let them brighten your Friday. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t What's on TV Saturday plus Sunday Talk Shows: 'Downton Abbey' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:00:55 -0400 What's on TV Saturday, May 9, plus Sunday Talk Shows: Downton Abbey; coronavirus; movies on TV and more Full Article
t 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
t His Ahmaud Arbery portrait went viral. How an L.A. artist finds power in art By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:00:36 -0400 Artivist Nikkolas Smith combines personal storytelling with issues of national significance in his work. Full Article
t Kobo launches waterproof e-reader By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:00:00 EDT Latest iteration of the electronic library can be taken to the beach or into the bath. Full Article
t End of the iPod: Goodbye to the little box that changed everything By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EDT Full Article
t 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
t 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
t Toronto man looking for Elizabeth Gallagher inspires new ticket-sharing website By www.thestar.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:49:08 EST Connections allows users to post spare plane tickets and the name of the person the ticket is registered to in hopes of finding a traveler with the same name. Full Article
t Reposting your first profile picture is the latest Facebook craze By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:00:00 EST Essentially, you surface your first-ever Facebook profile picture — and then nominate three friends to do the same. Full Article
t Hello Barbie: Internet connection the latest trend in toys By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:55:06 EST New version of the classic doll, which can chat with children, makes her debut at New York Toy Fair. Full Article
t 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
t Facebook still teens’ most-used website: report By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:00:27 EDT In the U.S. almost three quarters use it, along with others such as Instagram and Snapchat. Twenty-four per cent say they’re online almost constantly. Full Article
t Has Earth entered the anthropocene epoch? By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:08:34 EDT Two recent papers argue over when the anthropocene began and if it should become an official geological time period. Full Article
t How-old.net guesses your age at your own peril By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:41:17 EDT The insult-triggering website was built by Microsoft as an exercise in machine learning. Full Article
t The 5 best grocery stores in Toronto to find your soul mate By www.thestar.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 17:51:02 EDT If you’re lucky, you’ll find something besides avocados to squeeze in these grocery stores. Full Article
t 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
t Cat clings to wing of plane during flight By www.thestar.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:04:59 EDT A stowaway cat shocked small-plane pilot and passenger. Full Article
t 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
t YouTube prank sparks discussion of online teen safety By www.thestar.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:21:43 EDT Coby Persin, whose YouTube channel is known for prank videos with a touch of social commentary, tricked teenage girls he met online to meet him in person. Full Article
t Party’s back on if a new source of helium pans out By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:05:23 EDT Used in balloons and industry, gas is hard to capture and supplies are diminishing and its price rising. Researchers think it may be found under ground. Full Article
t How I survived my two-week digital diet By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:00:00 EST No Smartphone. No Google. No Twitter. No texting and no music — except for a Walkman. Full Article
t The Dare: A week without emojis By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:00:00 EST Carli Stephens-Rothman ditches the :) and shows some real emotion. Full Article
t Marine heat waves are lasting longer and hitting more often, research shows By www.thestar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:57:14 EDT Dalhousie professor says the heat has been altering marine ecosystems, harming fisheries and killing various species — and the phenomenon is likely to continue. Full Article
t Should we reopen? A Texas town relaxes coronavirus restrictions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:25:08 -0400 Colleyville city leaders went further than the Texas governor, allowing restaurants and salons to reopen this week. Residents remain conflicted. Full Article
t 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
t Trump uses coronavirus crisis to push other policy priorities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:42:19 -0400 Trump is using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity — or as political cover — to make sweeping changes to regulations and push controversial new policies. Full Article
t What job protection does Europe offer, and how, as coronavirus rages? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:54:16 -0400 Unemployment and coronavirus: How do European countries protect jobs? Full Article
t 'This is a siege': Inside the NYPD depot at the heart of New York's coronavirus fight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:17 -0400 Since coronavirus outbreak started, the NYPD has used at least 1.5 million surgical masks, 1.2 million gloves and 400,000 disinfectant wipes. Full Article
t 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
t Dying doctors. Too many coffins. Indonesia late in battle against coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:40:54 -0400 Indonesia's government dithered for nearly two months before enacting social restrictions. Tens of thousands could die of COVID-19. Full Article
t Georgia reopens hair salons and gyms, offering a preview of life after lockdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:01:50 -0400 Georgia lifts many coronavirus-related restrictions, allowing gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys to reopen Friday. Full Article
t $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
t COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 in the U.S. as states push ahead with reopenings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:02:16 -0400 Amid the coronavirus outbreak as the U.S. death toll passes 50,000, some governors push ahead with reopening their states' economies. Full Article
t 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