SoCal News NOW
A smoky wildfire churning through a Los Angeles canyon community had burned about 1,325 acres Sunday as about a thousand residents in the Topanga Canyon area remained under evacuation orders while others were warned they should get ready to leave, authorities said. The cause of the fire near Topanga State Park has been deemed “suspicious”… [...]
The Israeli military unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Monday, saying it destroyed 15 kilometers (9 miles) of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders, as international diplomats worked to end the week of fighting that has killed hundreds of people. The latest attacks killed a local Gaza… [...]
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday defended the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines. “I’m delivering the science as the science is delivered to the medical journals. And it evolved," CDC… [...]
More than a dozen states quickly embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most cases. But other states and cities and some major businesses hesitated amid doubts about whether the approach is safe or even workable. As many business owners pointed out, there… [...]
A fading coronavirus crisis and an astounding windfall of tax dollars have reshuffled California’s emerging recall election, allowing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newscom to talk about an end to most COVID-19 restrictions and propose billions in new spending as he looks to fend off Republicans who depict him as a foppish failure. The governor spent much… [...]
It took nearly 15 years for police to arrest New York real estate heir Robert Durst in the killing of his best friend and another five to bring him to trial. After just two days of testimony, jurors were sent home when the coronavirus closed courthouses. On Monday, more than 14 months later, the jury… [...]
An investigation is underway after three people were shot in Chatsworth early Sunday morning, officials said. The shooting was reported just before 1 a.m. in the 20900 block of Lassen Street, a Los Angeles Police Department official said. The gunman was "upset" and he shot two security guards and a customer, LAPD said. All three… [...]
An Anaheim man was arrested after he chased his estranged wife onto a field with kitchen knives during her child's sporting event in Garden Grove, police said Saturday. The mother was watching the child warm up at the fields at Chapman Sports Complex on 11701 Knott Street around 7 p.m. Friday when the child alerted… [...]
The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic. “COVID-19 has shown a bright light on our own society’s failings,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a graduation… [...]
A small plane carrying two people crashed into the side of a mountain near Lake Arrowhead Saturday afternoon, officials said. The single-engine Cessna 210 was flying from Chino to Big Bear City when it went down in Cedar Glen around 3:15 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.… [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza tunnels, homes of 9 Hamas commanders as diplomats work for truce May 17, 2021The Israeli military unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Monday, saying it destroyed 15 kilometers (9 miles) of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders, as international diplomats worked to end the week of fighting that has killed hundreds of people. The latest attacks killed a local Gaza […]
- Arson suspects detained in 1,325-acre Palisades Fire; evacuations in place for Topanga Canyon area May 17, 2021A smoky wildfire churning through a Los Angeles canyon community had burned about 1,325 acres Sunday as about a thousand residents in the Topanga Canyon area remained under evacuation orders while others were warned they should get ready to leave, authorities said. The cause of the fire near Topanga State Park has been deemed “suspicious” […]
Media
The telecommunications giant will spin off WarnerMedia in a transaction that will combine HBO and CNN with Oprah Winfrey’s OWN and HGTV. [...]
How hundreds of “Jeopardy!” contestants talked themselves into a baseless conspiracy theory — and won’t be talked out of it. [...]
A merger could be announced as soon as Monday, in a deal that would offload the media business that AT&T fought to buy. [...]
A booming, renegade private intelligence industry is increasingly shaping (and misshaping) the news. [...]
The comedian is ending her daytime talk show after 19 years. Her segment “Ellen’s Wonderful Web of Wonderment” was the start of a new kind of fame. [...]
A filing on Friday marked the end of a long dispute between the company and the once-powerful executive, who was fired in 2018 after accusations of sexual misconduct. [...]
Music-filled — and Spotify-exclusive — shows like “Black Girl Songbook” and “60 Songs That Explain the ’90s” dance around copyright constraints. [...]
As sexual assault cases proliferate, judges must weigh accusers’ requests for anonymity against the tradition of open courts and fairness toward defendants. [...]
Misinformation has flourished on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and other social media about the violence between Israelis and Palestinians. [...]
Authorities have detained journalists without charges and revoked the accreditation of a reporter for The New York Times. [...]
Media
- AT&T, in Abrupt Turn, Will Shed Media Business in Deal With Discovery May 17, 2021The telecommunications giant will spin off WarnerMedia in a transaction that will combine HBO and CNN with Oprah Winfrey’s OWN and HGTV.
- AT&T-Discovery Deal Would Create a Media Juggernaut May 17, 2021A merger could be announced as soon as Monday, in a deal that would offload the media business that AT&T fought to buy.
- How Lies on Social Media Are Inflaming the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict May 17, 2021Misinformation has flourished on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and other social media about the violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
- How a Jeopardy! Contestant's Hand Gesture Became Part of a Conspiracy May 17, 2021How hundreds of “Jeopardy!” contestants talked themselves into a baseless conspiracy theory — and won’t be talked out of it.
- Leslie Moonves Receives Nothing From CBS Exit Package May 16, 2021A filing on Friday marked the end of a long dispute between the company and the once-powerful executive, who was fired in 2018 after accusations of sexual misconduct.
Health
Colorado Mesa University and the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard have spent the last year exploring new approaches to managing outbreaks. [...]
Two scientific findings altered the calculus: Vaccinated people rarely transmit the virus, and the shots are effective against variants. [...]
The country has managed to avoid a variant-fueled spike in coronavirus cases. Scientists say we were lucky. [...]
Tossing their masks, jumping on side-by-side treadmills, sharing peanuts next to fellow sports fans, the vaccinated find special freedoms await. [...]
The C.D.C. said Thursday that vaccinated Americans no longer needed masks in most places. Other disease experts recently had a different message: that masks were necessary in public. [...]
Issues of access and fears of employment and immigration consequences have kept their Covid vaccination rates low, the findings suggest. [...]
The researchers issued a call to action to improve indoor air quality as a safeguard against the spread of contagions like the coronavirus. [...]
The shots may also have benefits for infants and do not seem to damage the placenta, according to the latest research. [...]
Even short-term exposure to polluted air may impair mental ability in the elderly. Aspirin and other NSAIDs showed some protective effects. [...]
The secret to a happy and vibrant old age? Strive to do what you love for as long as you can do it. [...]
Health
- A Jane Brody Birthday Milestone: 80! May 17, 2021The secret to a happy and vibrant old age? Strive to do what you love for as long as you can do it.
- How a Colorado Campus Became a Pandemic Laboratory May 17, 2021Colorado Mesa University and the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard have spent the last year exploring new approaches to managing outbreaks.
- Aspirin May Help Protect the Brain From Pollution's Toll, Study Suggests May 17, 2021Even short-term exposure to polluted air may impair mental ability in the elderly. Aspirin and other NSAIDs showed some protective effects.
- Eula Hall, One-Woman Relief Agency in Appalachia, Dies at 93 May 17, 2021Calling herself a “hillbilly activist,” she started a health care clinic and offered other services in chronically underserved eastern Kentucky.
- Things To Do At Home May 16, 2021This week, discover the cultural and societal impact of sneakers, practice your math skills or explore what a net zero climate might look like.
Science
The success establishes China as a principal contender in what some see as a new era of space competition. [...]
Scientists found that the fish were gradually domesticated like dog breeds into the beautiful shapes and colors that turn up today in pet stores. [...]
Japanese scientists who studied an unusual method of delivering oxygen in mammals hope to one day try it in people. [...]
The rare form of the element found on the Pacific seabed points to its violent birth in colliding stars. [...]
Researchers urge an open mind, saying lack of evidence leaves theories of natural spillover and laboratory leak both viable. [...]
The royal matchmaking service may help these insects avoid inbreeding. [...]
Changes to the atmosphere caused by carbon dioxide emissions could increase the amount of debris that stays in orbit. [...]
Scientists are concerned about unregulated feeding of ocean wildlife by tour operators. [...]
Researchers want to learn more about the connections between humans and the feeding of birds, beasts and other fauna. [...]
Colorado Mesa University and the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard have spent the last year exploring new approaches to managing outbreaks. [...]
Science
- Should We Wear Masks for Cold and Flu Season? May 17, 2021Wearing a mask when you’re sick is common in East Asia, but there’s no tidy scientific consensus on how much it limits the spread of respiratory illnesses.
- How a Colorado Campus Became a Pandemic Laboratory May 17, 2021Colorado Mesa University and the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard have spent the last year exploring new approaches to managing outbreaks.
- What We Know About China’s Mars Rover Zhurong Landing May 17, 2021The success establishes China as a principal contender in what some see as a new era of space competition.
- Things To Do At Home May 16, 2021This week, discover the cultural and societal impact of sneakers, practice your math skills or explore what a net zero climate might look like.
- Plant Wrapper Activity May 16, 2021Revisit your childhood gum-wrapper-folding skills to add a crowning touch to a flowerpot.
World of Tech
With remote work more common now, tax apps that track your location have become relevant for professionals who want to work wherever they want to live. [...]
The free task-reminder app on your phone can keep you and your projects on track. [...]
Don’t let its familiar look fool you. Apple’s new tracking accessory is a precursor to better wireless gadgets to come. [...]
With Apple’s latest mobile software update, we can decide whether apps monitor and share our activities with others. Here’s what to know. [...]
Even as vaccines make it safer to travel, planning a trip is becoming increasingly complicated. [...]
A virtual assistant is just one tool that lets you use your voice to share your thoughts, capture a moment or just get things done. [...]
It took luxury brands years to get used to the internet — but just months to start talking on the audio chat site. Are they a fit? [...]
In this techno-satire, a woman tagged with a chip by her mogul husband tries to break the (block)chains of love. [...]
A new crop of internet browsers from Brave, DuckDuckGo and others offer stronger privacy protections than what you might be used to. [...]
We can survive a world of ever-changing tech if we remember these principles. [...]
World of Tech
- When It Comes to Taxes, Being Tracked Can Be a Good Thing May 11, 2021With remote work more common now, tax apps that track your location have become relevant for professionals who want to work wherever they want to live.
- How to Get a Peloton-Style Workout Without Splurging May 5, 2021Don’t want to pay $1,900 for a Peloton bike, plus a subscription fee for classes? Here are ways to reduce the cost of using tech to exercise at home.
- How to Power Up Your To-Do List May 5, 2021The free task-reminder app on your phone can keep you and your projects on track.
- Apple AirTag Review: Next-Generation Tech in a Humble Tracker April 28, 2021Don’t let its familiar look fool you. Apple’s new tracking accessory is a precursor to better wireless gadgets to come.
- To Be Tracked or Not? Apple Is Now Giving Us the Choice. April 27, 2021With Apple’s latest mobile software update, we can decide whether apps monitor and share our activities with others. Here’s what to know.
Innovation
- 8 essential tech gadgets, gear and games for your kids this summer May 14, 2021Kids around the world are looking forward to the summer of 2021 and here are a bevy of interesting tech games and gear that will keep them occupied throughout the months of freedom from schoolwork.
- Best platforms for buying crypto including Bonfire, Dogecoin and SafeMoon May 14, 2021Some coins are so new that they are only available on a few exchanges, but there are more options.
- NFTs cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about non-fungible tokens May 14, 2021NFTs are the hottest new thing in the world of the blockchain. But what are non-fungible tokens, how are NFTs different from cryptocurrency, and what are their practical uses for businesses?
- The 7 best meditation apps to add some self-care to the daily grind May 14, 2021Finding time for mindfulness amid a busy workday can be challenging. These meditation apps help professionals refocus, reset and make time for self-care.
- AI under the sea: Autonomous robot to collect data from new depths May 14, 2021Terradepth CEO talks about a project to map out and collect data from all the oceans of the world. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to gather and make sense of the data.
Artificial Intelligence
- Alexa for Business: Cheat sheet May 14, 2021Having conquered the home, Amazon takes on the office by using its voice platform to streamline corporate tasks.
- 8 essential tech gadgets, gear and games for your kids this summer May 14, 2021Kids around the world are looking forward to the summer of 2021 and here are a bevy of interesting tech games and gear that will keep them occupied throughout the months of freedom from schoolwork.
- 7 best practices for implementing data-driven technologies, like AI and machine learning May 14, 2021Data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence are key enabling capabilities in today's business world but few executives know how to deploy them effectively.
- AI under the sea: Autonomous robot to collect data from new depths May 14, 2021Terradepth CEO talks about a project to map out and collect data from all the oceans of the world. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to gather and make sense of the data.
- These four forces are key to disrupting industry trends May 12, 2021Ready for the future? Combining science and technology with policy and regulation and a few other ingredients is the only way to reach true change according to one new book.