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On March 28, several talented performers will walk away with a small gold statue, but for those who don't, a luxurious gift bag worth six figures is just waiting in demand. Being nominated for an Oscar has its perks. Inside you will…

In the summer, Big Sky Country can feel like "the whole world is coming to town," says Lauren Pratapas. Vendors, rental cars, hotel rooms are all pre-booked. But that didn't stop Lauren and her current husband, John Legittino, from…

Biddy Mason Memorial Park in downtown Los Angeles hides behind a parking lot, a dark place dedicated to a local icon most Angelenos don't know. "We don't know much about the history of African Americans and women," says Brenda Stevenson,…

Federal agents arrested a couple in New York Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein and Heather Rhiannon Morgan yesterday accused of conspiring to launder $4.5 billion worth of Bitcoin stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, which allegedly used the…

Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: My sister, who was a bright, happy star to everyone and everyone, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was removed with margins of almost 100% several years ago. Our family feels incredibly blessed that…

Joy Thomas and her husband, Steve, were ready to celebrate their 30th birthday this weekend. Although no plans were set in stone, the couple had considered going to the Outer Banks, a place Steve had always wanted to…

Photo submitted Have you ever noticed how some of your best ideas popped into your head while you were watching an old black and white movie,…

In summary Loans of less than $10,000 with rates of over 100% have swelled to nearly one-third of California’s non-bank consumer lending market. Consumer advocates say that lenders are profiting off of borrowers’ desperation or lack of…

DEAR ABBY:I have a friend, "Tara", whom I have known for a long time. At the start of our friendship, when we made plans, she would bring her boyfriend (without asking or telling me). When she started dating her husband, it continued. I…

Elk Nonagenarian Series - 'Rae Wisdom: Our Village Flower Fairy'By Kristi Hahn with Melissa Hays In September, Rae Wisdom became Elk's newest 90. She threw a little party with friends at her charming century old home in blufftop north of…

Christmas is just around the corner and we've worked with some of our favorite unique brands to bring you the best ready-made gift ideas. inside a box with our annual THE Weekly Vacation care package. From delicious treats to personal…

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How does that sound when you're dead?"There are strange high-pitched noises", writes a character in Sarah Ruhl's play "Eurydice" to her daughter, who is still in the land of the living, "like an overflowing kettle".Slippery, stony sounds,…

Because marriage is an ever-changing experience, we are constantly changing, changing, and in some cases, constantly starting over. In It's No Secret, couples share their thoughts on engagement and tell us what they've learned, revealing…

Bill Prady and Jessica Queller both remember almost every twist of their nearly two-decade trip together. The details of their relationship trajectory line up like those of a good romantic comedy. It's the subplot that trips them up.The…

Who gets the engagement ring if the wedding never takes place?A Los Angeles man asking for the return of a…

What had happened between the first me and the second? (Hannah Agosta / For the Times)I never expected to see Emma again, but she was there, inside the USPS package at my door in suburban Los Angeles, stamped with New Jersey. "I know you…

Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 drama "There Will Be Blood" is considered an unforgettable gem of modern cinema. So it's no surprise that the Daniel Day-Lewis star has won several prestigious accolades,…

The UAB Piano Series will present Asiya Korepanova on October 10, Marina Lomazov on January 23, 2022 and Kenny Broberg on March 27, 2022. Assiya Korepanova Photography: Emil MatveevThe UAB Piano Series at the…

Wheelhouse CIO Ann Berry discusses ideas for people looking to start their own businesses. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are no longer looking for traditional jobs as before. A new entrepreneurial spirit has emerged, with an…

Actor Tom Selleck and his longtime wife Jillie Mack have enjoyed a long-standing relationship and successful careers. However, rather than talking about the city wedding, they made an unpopular choice.Tom!--Article>…

Sayed Omer Sadat, 35, an Afghan refugee, with his two daughters Asma, 11, left, and Aqsa, 6, are seen in his new apartment in El Cajon, Calif., Monday August 23, 2021 (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)…

Caroline Moss is author and host of the podcast "Thanks, I just bought it" that helps people find the products they need to make life easier, better and more productive. Now, with this column, "Ask a Friend", she is helping people with…

In the age of TikTok, just about anything has the potential to go viral, including wedding planning. Take, for example, the woman who sewed her own wedding dress in the subway. Or again, the notorious case of the bride who drew up a…

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