This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Employees of the crucial scientific research arm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been left with more questions than answers as the agency moves to officially wind down the office following months of back-and-forth. On Friday evening, the EPA issued a press release announcing a […]

Visitors to a popular San Diego beach have recently discovered unique, shimmering purple shells scattered along the sand. Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography identified them as Janthina, a rare sea snail known for its violet hue and bubble-like flotation system. Typically found in tropical waters, the snails occasionally drift to Southern […]

It was a win for the Liberty. And a win for Jonquel Jones who looked comfortable throughout her 23 minutes of action following a nine-game absence.

That month in the minors sure seems to be paying dividends for Francisco Alvarez.

I have reached the point in the little book I am currently writing (no title yet) where I have directly raised the question of “Why study Classics?”, or more generally “Why study the humanities?” I suspect that the best answer to that lies in action not explanation, in what we do and write, not how […]

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In his memoir With Borges (2006), Alberto Manguel recalls reading books to Borges in a room that held “one of the largest collections of Anglo-Saxon and Icelandic literature in Latin America” – modelled, perhaps, on his father’s library, where his life as a writer began. Borges said he started to learn Old English in 1955 […]

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Caltrans is warning drivers to expect major delays as it begins a series of extended weekend lane reductions along the 405 freeway through the Sepulveda Pass. Starting Friday, Aug. 22 at 10 p.m. through Monday, Aug. 25 at 5 a.m., the freeway will be reduced to at least three lanes in each direction to accommodate […]

Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. He was 76 years old. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love,” his family said in a statement obtained by […]

Encino residents are demanding officials take action following the murders of an “American Idol” executive and her husband earlier this month, which were followed by a rash of break-ins. More than 500 people packed the Encino Community Center Monday night to share their frustration with the ongoing criminal activity, including five break-ins over the past […]