Prince 'didn't want to live past 35'
Prince didn't want to live past 35.The Purple Rain singer's apparent death wish was revealed in a series of chats with ... Read More
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Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the most important day of the year for cannabis enthusiasts.
But this year, a cloud of uncertainty will hang over these ...Read more
'Beef' Season 2: The creator breaks down how he depicted petty revenge with OJ and a wiener dog
LOS ANGELES — There's a couple somewhere in Los Angeles who unknowingly inspired the second season of "Beef."
Lee Sung Jin, the creator of Netflix's anthology drama that swirls in the consequences of class struggles, ...Read more
Xi welcomes slew of world leaders as Trump fights allies
President Xi Jinping is wrapping up what’s been an unusually busy week of diplomacy in Beijing, showcasing the fervent interest of world leaders to develop ties with China while the U.S. is embroiled in a conflict with ...Read more
Dining, lodging businesses struggle in Minnesota as middle class cuts back
This is the season when David Benowitz is mulling a new menu — and higher prices — at his family of Twin Cities neighborhood restaurants.
The twice-yearly refresh has often been a chance to pass rising costs, from ...Read more
Henry Payne: How Nissan plans US comeback with Bronco-fighting Xterra SUV
It’s been a rough decade for Nissan Motor Corp. as sales plummeted 40% in the United States, CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan, and the brand’s planned EV transformation, beginning with the Ariya SUV, flopped.
So...Read more
Auto review: Rivian R1T Quad is a tank turnin', electron burnin', cargo storin' hoot
HOLLY, Michigan — When I was a kid, I’d spin toy tanks in my sandbox, slinging sand while mimicking real tank turns. WHEEE! As I’ve grown older, my sandboxes have gotten bigger.
At Holly Oaks ORV Park, I stopped my ...Read more
Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates in California
It’s been nearly a decade since California voters legalized recreational cannabis, but production and sales remain outlawed in most of the state — and the black market dominates.
In fact, eight times more marijuana is...Read more
LZ Granderson: If you keep listening, Prince's lyrics will keep teaching
It's been a decade since Prince died — though his words are with me every day.
The tattoo on my right biceps reads "rich in personality," borrowed from the opening verse of 1984's "Baby, I'm a Star."
Hey, look me over ...Read more
Coachella Weekend 2 YouTube set times: Your full Couchella schedule
Coachella is back this weekend for Round 2, which means so is Coachella at Home.
The YouTube streaming schedule for the festival — Couchella if you're streaming from the comfort of your living room — is now up, ...Read more
Auto review: The second-cheapest car in America is unexpectedly good, but…
If your recent encounter with the IRS has left you feeling like a medieval peasant who just paid tribute in both coin and dignity, yet you still require modern transportation, take heart. There is a brand-new automobile ...Read more
Used EV sales charge up on high gas prices, even as new EV demand declines
As gas prices soared in California last month, Irvine resident Marc Tan realized his Mercedes SUV was getting too expensive to refuel.
He decided to save money at the pump and purchased a used Tesla last month.
"I had to...Read more
Western Pennsylvania-filmed 'Hershey' movie gets a release date
PITTSBURGH — The story of a famous Pennsylvania chocolatier is coming to the big screen by the end of 2026.
The Western Pennsylvania-filmed “Hershey” will hit theaters on Thanksgiving, distributor Angel announced ...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade is light and bright
A Prius enters Grasso’s Garage this week for the first time ever.
Our 2026 taxi cab, I mean Prius Nightshade, is wrapped in a hip-looking Karashi, a honey-mustard twist on taxi-cab yellow. Two other color options are ...Read more
How Islamophobic rhetoric leaves an impact on the mental health of Muslim Americans
The war with Iran has led to a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric – spilling into political discourse.
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine of Florida posted on X that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,...Read more
Trump’s coercive tactics in Latin America evoke era of gunboat diplomacy – and the rise of anti-imperialism it helped spur
In Latin America, as in other parts of the world, the second Trump administration has adopted an increasingly aggressive policy.
From drone strikes on purported drug traffickers to increased tariffs on imports, ...Read more
Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
Teeth are like tiny biological time capsules. They tell stories about ancient diets and environments long after their owners have died and landscapes have changed.
After bones break down, tooth enamel stays hard...Read more
Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of ...Read more
Israel-Lebanon truce in force as Trump eyes imminent Iran deal
President Donald Trump claimed Iran has made key concessions in an ongoing negotiation to end the seven-week war, while a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon increased the prospect of a broader peace.
Trump...Read more
A year after DOGE, Trump administration is quietly hiring again
During the first year of his second presidency, President Donald Trump dispatched a chainsaw-wielding billionaire to loudly eliminate more than 300,000 federal jobs in an unsparing attempt to shrink the government.
Now, ...Read more
Surging gas prices have hit these US cities the hardest
Gas prices have skyrocketed across the U.S. as a result of the Iran war, but the surge is causing more economic pain in some cities than others.
And it’s not necessarily in the places where gas prices have risen the ...Read more
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