A gunman delivered a hurtful message, saying “this is where I do business” to a group of people in downtown Los Angeles before shooting them Thursday night, the Los Angeles Police Department told the California Post. The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Street and San Julian Street, and the search … Read more
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking AI, Heather Cox Richardson, knives, and more. Your letters: Bryan: How many people would it take to storm Mar-a-Lago? … Read more
Despite threats—by an editor who shall go unnamed, but who does not have my best interests in mind—to ship me off to Aintree Racecourse to cover the event in person, I am once again conducting an ethnography of English horse race attendees from the safe remove of Getty Images. By year three, one begins to … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Residents in an east Houston neighborhood woke up early Tuesday morning as a large-scale law enforcement operation unfolded across several properties. According to neighbors in Clinton Park, at least four homes were raided by a combination of federal agents, state troopers, and local law enforcement officers. While officials have not confirmed … Read more
Language in Egypt has evolved regularly with technology, and now, artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, are shaping the written and spoken language in Egypt and around the world. The sweeping linguistic shift appears in academic and Professional writingAnd in digital spaces as well. Egyptians, to this day, say “LOL,” … Read more
Spring jackets are often overlooked as a wardrobe category where trends come into play, but they can really make quite the impact. The silhouettes rarely change overnight, but every season, a few key styles suddenly start appearing everywhere—on the runway, in street style photos, and eventually in everyone’s wardrobes. A few viral of-the-moment trends here, … Read more
Boston Marathon “Joslin Diabetes Center was the reason I didn’t lose hope.” Written by Kelly Chan March 14, 2026 | 12:00 noon 1 minute to read On our websiteWhy am I running?“, Boston Marathon athletes share what inspires them to take on the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. Looking for more race day content? … Read more
In today’s world, it is easy to scroll through constant updates on the war from Lebanon and the wider region, and feel helpless or overwhelmed. However, instead of just consuming headlines, you can directly support displaced families, create jobs for refugees, preserve a centuries-old culture, and help others understand the deep history of the region. … Read more
Local news This new “social experiment” is the work of a biotech company that says it aims to close generational gaps and improve happiness. Matter Neuroscience has set up a “Call a Boomer” phone near the Boston University campus. Neuroscience issue As Bostonians move out this spring, those walking along Commonwealth Avenue near Boston University’s … Read more
William Shatner is preparing to release a heavy metal album, and a source tells Closer the longtime actor is eager to showcase his musical side as he approaches his 95th birthday. “William is so excited to show people what he can do musically,” the source says. “Ever since he was a little kid, he wanted … Read more