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Commentary: It turns out ranching doesn’t have to destroy the Amazon rainforest

Can ranchers help rescue the Amazon?

Los Angeles Times · Jul 6, 2023

Jackie Calmes: The Supreme Court's just-ended term contained some surprising gifts for Democrats

Even a broken clock is right twice a day, as the saying goes. The same lopsidedly right-wing Supreme Court that since June 2022 has overturned longtime precedents to eliminate a federal abortion right, gun controls, clean water safeguards and now affirmative action has also, surprisingly, ruled twice lately to bolster…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 6, 2023

‘It’s a disaster’: California farmer faces ordeal as pistachio farm sits underwater

CORCORAN, Calif. — A few years ago, Makram Hanna took his savings from years of work in real estate and decided to make a big investment together with relatives and two other families. They bought 1,270 acres of farmland in Kings County, and in 2021 they planted pistachio trees.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 6, 2023

Babysitter charged with first-degree murder after toddler dies from head injury

A Riverside woman has been charged with first-degree murder after a toddler she was babysitting suffered a fatal head injury, according to authorities.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Los Angeles, again, sees drop in air quality after Fourth of July fireworks

Dozens of fireworks shows, and many smaller backyard or neighborhood pyrotechnic displays, lit up Southern California skies throughout the Fourth of July celebration Tuesday — leaving an almost instant negative effect on the region's air quality.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Rosie O'Donnell says pal Madonna is 'very strong' following hospitalization

The Queen of Pop is staying strong nearly two weeks after she was rushed to the hospital for a "serious bacterial infection."

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Meghan Trainor welcomes second child, a 'big boy' who arrived sideways via C-section

It's all about that baby for Meghan Trainor, who has welcomed her second child with husband Daryl Sabara.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

'The Idol' is over for now but the Weeknd urges fans to 'continue to push the vision'

The Weeknd says he's thankful for "The Idol" as the controversial show's fate remains uncertain at HBO.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

LA hotel workers back on the job but say more strikes to come

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of service workers at 19 hotels in Los Angeles and Orange counties returned to work Wednesday after three days of strikes over the busy Fourth of July weekend.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Brian Merchant: California and Canada absolutely must call Google’s and Facebook’s bluff on news

In June, Canada passed a law that will require major tech platforms such as Google and Facebook to pay a small fee when they host news on their platforms, to compensate the journalistic outlets that produced it. A similar bill recently cleared crucial hurdles in California and now has a…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023