Formula One's darkest moments and fatal crashes made the sport much safer

This article is part of our 75 Years of Speed series, an inside look at the backstories of the clubs, drivers, and people fueling the sport Formula One is safer today than it ever has been in the storied and illustrious 75-year history of its...

The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments

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Planning a date night in Southern California? Here’s where to go and what to do

Evening strolls, candlelit gardens, and quiet escapes from the everyday — Southern California offers a variety of charming spots for a memorable date night. From serene gardens to starlit observatories and romantic waterways, there’s no shortage...

Avoid the crowds: The 8 most overrun tourist destinations and when to visit

Imagine stepping into a postcard of magnificent historical cities encircled by ancient walls, pristine island shores flanked by crystal waters, and exclusive cities oozing charm and exclusivity. Yet behind the allure lies a hidden challenge:...

What is a sonic boom? Loud bang heard over Essex

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25 Things You Still Have Time To Do in Southern California in 2025

Editor's Note: As this article goes to press, Southern California is battling some of the most devastating fires in its history. Our hearts go out to the communities, families, and first responders affected by this tragedy. Many of the cherished...

Trump Cabinet Targets Offshore Wind With Multi-Agency Review

U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon attend a...

Sonic boom heard over Essex as RAF intercept private jet

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Trump agencies team up to review offshore wind, Kennedy says

(Reuters) -A group of U.S. federal agencies, including the departments of defense, energy and commerce, are working together to review offshore wind farms approved by the Biden administration along the Atlantic coast, U.S. Health and Human...

State Senator Takes Ceremonial Oath in Pasadena Saturday As Immigration, Housing Crises Escalate

Sasha Renée Pérez [File photo]When Senator Sasha Renée Pérez takes her ceremonial oath of office Saturday at Pasadena City College for California’s 25th State Senate District, she will do so as one of California’s most progressive voices on...

Sheikh Abdullah welcomes intent of several nations to recognise Palestine, urges broader international support

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the intention of Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise the State of...

The famously large corpse flower is in bloom at the Huntington. Beware the stench of rotting flesh

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. As the corpse flower blooms at the Huntington...

Long a colorful local celebrity, roses offer hope out of the ashes

In the aftermath of the Eaton fire in January, much of Altadena, Calif., was left in ruins. Nineteen people were killed, and more than 4,400 homes were reduced to ash and toxic rubble. But as Altadena has started its recovery, a surprising sign of...

Coulthard reveals one-lap gap to Max Verstappen as F1 physical demands laid bare

David Coulthard has recalled lapping five seconds slower than Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in a one-lap shootout at Imola two years ago. Coulthard, a winner of 13 grands prix, used that to highlight the physical demands which come with competing...

The Complete Los Angeles Guide: Museums, Beaches, and Hollywood Magic

Los Angeles skyline at sunset, framed by the city's iconic palm trees. Photo by chonesstock via Canva Los Angeles, the largest city in California, is a fascinating place to visit with a bouquet of sights to offer to a short or long-term visitor....

Strive to ensure a longer life expectancy for people

Based on projected global population data for 2024 released by the United Nations, an international organization reported that people from Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong have the longest life expectancy in the world. According to the data,...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 23-30

Friday Scenic Route – A Half-Century of California Discovery, 1900-1950: American Legacy Fine Arts presents a curated exhibit of almost 30 California landscape paintings that “capture the essence of the Golden State.” Exhibit is by...

Just 2 states are home to all 10 of the country's priciest neighborhoods: See the list

Zillow predicted a more active market with additional inventory for 2025, giving buyers more room to negotiate. However, homebuyers should expect some turbulence with fluctuating mortgage rates, even as more homes become available. Alana Mann,...

Gaza changes the traditional balances in Europe, but who can stop the war?

From London to Madrid, Berlin to Dublin, hundreds of thousands are marching week after week demanding a cease-fire, recognition of Palestine, and accountability for Israeli actions. These are not fringe protests; they are reshaping political...

Popular country pub situated in beauty spot set to reopen TODAY

The Yew Tree Inn, Heath Charnock, near Rivington, closed earlier this year with a new landlord set to take over and from today guests will be able to book a table for food via the Yew Tree website. The Yew Tree Inn (Image: Adam Chapman) The pub...