September 2019

Trump Eyes Crackdown on Homelessness as Aides Visit California

“Simply cracking down on homelessness without providing the housing that people need is not a real solution and will likely only make the situation worse,” said Mayor London Breed of San Francisco, whose city has been an object of the president’s scorn. An estimated 59,000 homeless people live in Los Angeles County, according to a

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My Dad Wrote a Porno: Questions from a pots and pans industry insider

A hundred and eighty million downloads, a world tour, an international TV series. It’s not bad for three friends who started recording their podcast around a kitchen table with cheap microphones. This week sees the launch of series five of the award-winning podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, which will be going on another international

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Around the Pac-12: Slovis a highlight among league newcomers

Freshman Kedon Slovis had fans at the Coliseum chanting “We love Slovis!” in the fourth quarter of his debut as USC’s starting quarterback. He’s just one of several newcomers to make an early impact this season in the Pac-12. Fellow freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels has also shown promise for Arizona State, Oregon linebacker Mase Funa

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California Rent Control Bill Advances, Fueled by Housing Crisis

California’s escalating housing costs have yielded epic commutes and a rising tide of homelessness. Now they are close to producing a political milestone: a vast expansion of tenant-protection laws that would cap rents statewide. On Tuesday, the State Senate voted to advance a bill to limit rent increases to 5 percent a year plus a

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Does Rihanna’s Rumored Fragrance Have The Same ‘Heavenly’ Effect On Mere Mortals?

It was an extremely unsurprising development when, in July, word spread that Rihanna smells incredible. A Twitter thread compiled video after video of various celebrities raving about her “heavenly” scent. Ryan Seacrest, king of the red carpet, went so far as to dub her the “best smelling celeb.” Also unsurprising was our (and everyone else’s)

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‘Ms. Monopoly’ Tips The Scales For Women In Attempt At Feminism

In Hasbro’s latest iteration of Monopoly, you’ll collect $240 when you pass ‘Go,’ but not if you’re a man. Aiming to celebrate women trailblazers who have conquered the odds to achieve success, the game will virtually turn the wage gap on its head and pay female players more than their male competitors.  The toymaker announced

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