Joan Didion's words after the 1988 writers' strike still ring true
December 7, 2025 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Since none of your literary commentators on Joan Didion mentioned…
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James Van Der Beek is 'on the mend' amid cancer battle, wife says
There goes the hero of West Canaan High School. “Varsity Blues” actor James Van Der Beek donned a family uniform…
5 Freeway closed in Burbank after suspect shoots police dog
A shooting that injured a police dog led authorities to close the 5 Freeway in Burbank on Saturday. Burbank police…
Tesla Diner chef exits, staff hints at new full-service format
The chef and collaborator behind Tesla Diner, one of the city's most notable and polarizing new restaurants, is leaving the…
Rising H1B Fees in US: Will It Stop Attracting Fashion Talent?
While H-*B visas are often associated with the technology sector, but also support specialized roles beyond Silicon Valley, including fashion…
When imitation becomes intelligence
Copying often sustains creativity rather than destroying it. When a silhouette or motif expands, the margins do not necessarily collapse.…
'The Kitchen' Is Closing: Reactions as Food Talk Show Gets Rejected
It's almost the end of “The Kitchen.” Food Network announced Monday that its long-running weekend culinary talk show “The Kitchen”…
Moderate momentum defines global fashion results in the second quarter of 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, five of nine fashion companies reported “moderate” performance, two were “strong” and two were…
Jimmy Kimmel Says His Haters 'Maliciously Mischaracterized' His Charlie Kirk Comments
Jimmy Kimmel thought his ABC late-night show was ruined during last month's firestorm over his comments following the shooting of…
Declared climber disappeared after searching through the Sierra East Picos
Rescuers in the steep Sierra Este are looking for a Seattle man who has been disappeared since the beginning of…