Santa Barbara County Lake Fire grows to 37,000 acres
The Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, California's largest so far this year, has grown to 37,742 acres, but firefighters…
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Opinion: What is prolonging the war in Ukraine? The West's policy of appeasement towards Russia
Kyiv, Ukraine — We have been hearing this refrain a lot lately: “The US is only prolonging the war by…
Record temperatures set in the West as heatwave drags on
California and the West are still days away from the end of the current heat wave, which has brought oppressive…
'MaXXXine' Review: A Weak Thriller That Doesn't Deserve Mia Goth
Say hello to Maxine Minx (Mia Goth), the antiheroine of Ti West’s “MaXXXine,” the third installment in her rushed “X”…
Supreme Court rules that cities can enforce laws against homeless encampments
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities in California and the West can enforce laws that restrict homeless encampments…
Regional performance of Europe's leading fashion brands in the first quarter of FY24
European fashion companies posted mixed results in the first quarter of FY24. Hugo Boss saw an 11 percent revenue increase…
Readers remember Jerry West as the Lakers' friendliest superstar
To the editor: Jerry West, who died Wednesday, was an all-time great basketball player and general manager. We all know…
What is the difference between a heat dome and a heat wave?
It sounds like something out of a horror movie, like “The Blob” or “Godzilla.” But “heat domes” are far from…
How does climate change cause heat waves?
Climate change is transforming the character of the West's hottest periods, making them more frequent, more persistent and more deadly.…
Global luxury brands make financial gains in FY24
In FY24, two luxury fashion companies reported positive financial results. Canada Goose saw a 22 per cent increase in fourth-quarter…