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From bouncing balls to acid-base volcanoes, these Flintridge Prep students bring science to homeless shelter kids
William Krause, 17, of Pasadena, demonstrated how he and others from a nonprofit student group unlock their inner science nerd for the benefit of homeless children. He described the workings of a homemade science experiment that awakened the minds...

New music this week: Songs from Joost, alyona alyona, Guy Sebastian and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

Cornwall funeral notices as beloved son and devoted husband remembered
A beloved son, devoted husband and much loved dad is among those remembered in this week's funeral notices. Jamie (Lee) Pascoe, passed away on Friday, July 25, aged 36 years. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a...

The Best of LA: 11 Timeless Experiences Every Visitor Needs
Los Angeles isn’t just a city, it’s a state of mind wrapped in sunshine, sprinkled with stardust, and served with a side of perfectly ripe avocado. Here are the experiences that capture the real LA, beyond the Hollywood hype. Let’s get one thing...

Things to do in Los Angeles County, Aug. 14-22
Watercolors by Keni "Arts" Davis are part of the exhibit called "Ode to ‘Dena" through Oct. 12, 2025 at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles. The show celebrates the Black artistic and inter-generational legacies in Altadena,...

The Skinny on Jeans
Supply Chain-Wide Denim Innovation on Display at 2025 Kingpins Shows As a unique series of shows dedicated to the denim industry, Kingpins rotates annually between Europe, the USA and Asia, and in 2025 to date, editions have already taken place at...

Revealed — the first William Morris designs in a century
By a curious turn of fate, one of the world’s largest collections of works relating to the British arts and crafts designer and utopian socialist William Morris is kept on American shores. The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Los Angeles County in week ending Aug. 9?
There was a single gas station in cities across Los Angeles County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $3.84 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 15-23
Friday Rumors: The 1988 farce by Neil Simon, performed by the 413 Repertory Theatre, as an immersive audience experience enjoys a full English high tea (dinner), opens 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $75 (high tea dinner); $105 (ticket...

Skip The Crowds And Head To These Destination Dupes
We’ve all seen those Instagram-worthy photos of iconic destinations on social media, but the reality is often a lot less glamorous. Instead of a serene experience, you’re more likely to find yourself stuck in a sea of other tourists, battling for...

Before ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates worried her career was ‘drying up’
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Kathy Bates discusses starring in a hit TV series at 77 with “Matlock,” and Jason Segel explains why he finds the emotional vulnerability of “Shrinking” so creatively fulfilling. Mark Olsen: For...

Eccentrica Unveils Track-Focused “Titano Package” at The Quail
Summary Eccentrica debuts its Pacchetto Titano, a track-focused evolution of its V12 restomod, at The Quail Package adds carbon-fiber aero, stiffer suspension, lighter wheels, ECU remap and Brembo brakes Also showcased: Rose Phoenix in Rose Gold...

10 Best Racing Movies To Watch If You Like Brad Pitt's F1
One of the biggest hits during the summer of 2025 was "F1," starring and produced by Brad Pitt, which dominated the box office upon its theatrical release. Set in the high-octane world of Formula One racing, the movie is supercharged by high-speed...

By 2026, you’ll need this $23 travel document to visit most of Europe
Planning a European getaway in the next few years? You’ll soon need more than just your passport. Starting in late 2026, most travelers from visa-free countries, including the U.S., will be required to obtain a European Travel Information and...

‘They Are Very Slow’ — Sudan Striker Mocks Home Eagles After 4-0 Win
$100k in the mud, lol. When a bunch of very old men claim to be in their teens after debuting in npfl years ago, why will they not truly act their age? Imagine Taofeek is 19 years when he debuted in nnl in 2019. So, Oga was 13 years? Mustapha the...

Prep football: Marin Catholic puts on the pads, prepares for title defense
Marin Catholic head football coach Mazi Moayed talks to players during practice in Kentfield, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) Marin Catholic quarterback Dylan Skrinar warms up his arm during practice in...
<p>Hold on tight. MotoGP 2025 is about to go into overdrive. </p>
Hold on tight. MotoGP 2025 is about to go into overdrive. This weekend’s resumption of hostilities with the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring (August 15-17) marks the start of a headlong rush to the 2025 finish line for the world...

Bulgaria, Loyal Ally of Armenia, Forms Bilateral Chamber of Commerce Hoping for Peace Dividend
Estimates of the community’s size today vary wildly, though the 2011 census put the number at 6,552. That would make Armenians the nation’s fifth largest minority, after Russians. The chief communities are in Plovdiv (3,140 in 2011), Varna...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...