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Ranked: Countries With the Fewest Children in 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Fewest Children in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

This tax-funded native habitat is finally opening to the public after 5-year wait
Welcome to July, the second anniversary of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, which started with roughly 3,000 readers back in 2023 and now has more than 12,000 subscribers, strong evidence that Southern Californians care deeply about plants,...

The 12 Best Racing Movies Of All Time, Ranked
The race car driver is an inherently intriguing figure — and an inherently cinematic one. Like any great film protagonist, they are obsessed, focused, and single-minded on their one goal. They've got lots of high-stakes obstacles in their way, and...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier, June 27-July 4
Friday Laugh Factory Covina: Pablo Francisco, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. June 27. Aaron Branch and Herman Wrice – Dysfunctional Friends Tour, 7 and 9:30 p.m. June 28. Rich Little, legendary impressionist, 6 p.m. June 29 (special event:...

WELCOME TO OUR HOME: CDO Opens Its Doors in Celebration of 50 Years of Food that Brings You Home
Malvar, Batangas — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, CDO Foodsphere, Inc. welcomed media stakeholders to its Malvar, Batangas manufacturing plant for a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the company’s legacy and future. The event, aptly...

7 California faults that could produce among the most devastating earthquakes
In earthquake country, the meandering paths of quake faults easily get seared into memory in the same way as a California freeway map. An earthquake fault is a fracture in the ground between two blocks of rock. They allow blocks of rock to move...

Huntington Library Announces Modernization Plans
The Huntington will begin an extensive renovation of its Library building in spring 2026 to revitalize the Library’s exhibition halls and replace outdated back-of-house space with modern facilities serving both the Library and Art Museum. The...

“F1” is a Well-Tooled Engine of Entertainment
In “F1,” a snazzy piece of blockbuster engineering, Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a devotee of fast cars, beautiful women, and simple living. A professional gambler and an occasional speed demon for hire, he lives in a beat-up van that he hauls...

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Louane, Alessandra, Andrei Ursu and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman thrilled with huge win
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman said his team "couldn't do any better" after the thrashing 8-0 win over Malta on Tuesday. The win was the Netherlands' biggest since beating San Marino 11-0 in 2011 and put them on a maximum of six points after...
Steve Rider interview: Gary Lineker’s downfall was inevitable
Quietly, gracefully, the curtain is falling on one of the consummate broadcasting careers. Steve Rider, known to millions for his balance of levity and gravity, for deftly handling everything from Peter Alliss’ quips at Augusta to Ayrton Senna’s...

Ranked: Countries With the Highest Share of Seniors
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Highest Share of Seniors This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Red Sebastian, Victoria De Angelis, Hatari and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Los Angeles Unified School District welcomed most students in Los Angeles County in 2023-24 school year
Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles 528,476 Long Beach Unified School District Long Beach 63,858 Glendale Unified School District Glendale 25,007 Antelope Valley Union High School District Lancaster 22,579 Downey Unified School...

Girls basketball: Branson tabs Korst, Levine to help build Bulls program
Marin Catholic girls basketball head coach Kayden Korst holds their plaque defeating Justin-Siena 65-54 at the NorCal Division III girls basketball championship game at Marin Catholic in Kentfield, Calif. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Sherry...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, June 20-26
Upcoming Laugh Factory Covina: Jamie Lissow Better Off Dad Tour, 6 and 8 p.m., June 20; 6 and 8 p.m., June 21 and 6 p.m., June 22. Jeff Dye, 7:30 p.m., June 26. Minimum age: 18. Check the website for lineup (subject to change) and ticket prices...

Bahrain's Valo Aviation adds Falcon 8X to AOC, builds hangar
Valo Aviation (VLW) has announced the addition of a first Falcon 8X to its air operator's certificate (AOC). The company has also confirmed plans to develop a new 6,000-square-metre hangar at Bahrain International. The trijet, configured for up to...

British sandwiches banned from Mallorca
Ever since Britain left the European Union, travel, besides many other things, has become increasingly complicated and now Britons travelling to Mallorca or anywhere else in the EU have to watch what food items they take with and that includes...

Sadness as another adored personality is remembered in latest Cornwall death notices
Another much-loved personality and member of a Cornish community has passed away. Pat Begley, of Newquay, was widely known for his extensive charity work and advocacy for mental health, working with countless organisations. His death comes after...

Barbara Eden recalls painful rejection over looks in Hollywood career
Barbara Eden remains a touchstone of television and Hollywood, one of the most beloved stars of the classic era of sitcoms. But there was a point when it all felt like it wasn't worth it. The actress, 93, made a recent appearance on Jennie Garth's...