Livia Albeck-Ripka
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Chris Printup, Founder of Streetwear Brand Born X Raised, Dies at 42
Mr. Printup, known as “Spanto,” died on Wednesday morning in Albuquerque, N.M., from injuries sustained in a car accident on Sunday, the brand confirmed. → Read More
Leaving Florida for a Home in Los Angeles. What Could These Retirees Afford?
A couple of empty nesters, tired of the humidity and politics in the Sunshine State, headed west to be closer to their children. Which L.A. neighborhood would be right for their retirement years? → Read More
A Couple Decided to Swap Their Family Home in Pennsylvania for a California Rental. Which One Did They Choose?
Wanting to be closer to their adult children, they moved west, knowing they would have to make some compromises to live near Malibu. Here’s what they found. → Read More
A Second Colorado Library Closes Because of Meth Contamination
The Englewood library closed last week after tests found methamphetamine in parts of the building, officials said. The main library in Boulder closed after a similar problem last month. → Read More
Toxic Red Tide Kills ‘Uncountable’ Numbers of Fish in the Bay Area
A harmful algal bloom in the San Francisco Bay is killing fish, sharks and stingrays. Some are washing ashore. → Read More
When Los Angeles Slipped Out of Her Budget, She Looked East for More Space. Which Home Did She Choose?
Without the funds ‘to get into a bidding war,’ a California buyer fled to Upland, in San Bernardino, focusing on the area’s new developments. Here’s what she found. → Read More
He Wanted His Own ‘Little Piece’ of Los Angeles. Which Option Did He Choose?
After stints in Florida, Arizona and Britain, a longtime renter fell in love with Southern California. But would $800,000 be enough for a single-family home? → Read More
Covid-19 Vaccines and Case News: Latest Updates
Researchers say the study provides yet more evidence of the virus’s capacity to evolve and dodge immunity. → Read More
Several Jif Peanut Butter Products Recalled Over Potential Salmonella
The J.M. Smucker Company said it initiated a voluntary recall and advised consumers to dispose of some potentially contaminated products. → Read More
3 Tulsa Massacre Survivors Receive $1 Million Donation
Hughes Van Ellis, 101, Viola Fletcher, 108, and Lessie Benningfield Randle, 107, will split the money equally among themselves, said the donators. → Read More
15-Year-Old Girl Is Fatally Stabbed at California School, Officials Say
The police detained a middle-aged man after the attack outside Stagg High School in Stockton, Calif. → Read More
Women under financial stress are more likely to be abused during the pandemic, researchers find.
Women who experienced financial hardship as a result of the pandemic were also more likely to be abused by their partners, according to an Australian study. → Read More
Covid Live Updates: Australia and New Zealand Move Closer to Full Reopenings
Australia’s prime minister said that the country might allow in international visitors next year, and New Zealand is introducing vaccine passports. A Louisiana health care provider says it will raise insurance fees for employees whose spouses aren’t vaccinated. → Read More
Todd Akin, Whose Senate Bid Collapsed After a Rape Remark, Dies at 74
The former Republican representative from Missouri was widely criticized after saying in 2012 that women’s bodies could reject pregnancies that were the result of a sexual assault. → Read More
Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s Former President, Is Granted Medical Parole
The leader of the political opposition called the move by the country’s correctional department “entirely unlawful.” → Read More
Maki Kaji, ‘Godfather of Sudoku,’ Dies at 69
The university dropout turned a numbers game into one of the world’s most popular logic puzzles. → Read More
Dixie Fire Is Now Second Largest in California History
The fire blazing across Northern California has burned more than 463,000 acres. → Read More
Woman Dies After Driver Hits Crowd in Minneapolis
The group was gathered on Sunday night to protest police brutality. Three other people were injured, the police said. → Read More
Facebook and News Corp Strike Pay Deal for Australian Content
The deal with News Corp follows a standoff over legislation passed by the Australian government to compensate publishers. → Read More
She Made a ‘Soul-Destroying’ Rape Claim. Then 3 Others Came Forward.
Brittany Higgins has filed a formal police report against a former government employee who she said raped her in Australia’s Parliament House in 2019, roiling the government. → Read More