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Will that love letter help seal the deal — or add to housing discrimination?

If you’re like most people, you wouldn’t think of writing a love letter to a person you’ve never met.

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022

Stephen A. Smith has a bold suggestion for LeBron James

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made an "announcement" about LeBron James and the Lakers that some fans may not like.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022

Many homeless people resist group shelters even as LA mayoral candidates push to build more

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles mayoral primary has seen candidates throwing big numbers around concerning how much shelter they’d like to see built for homeless people.

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022

Commentary: COVID won’t become endemic until we have a vaccine for kids under 5

Last week, Moderna became the first manufacturer to officially ask the Food and Drug Administration to approve its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 years old. One of three companies with authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, Moderna made the request a month after saying its data showed efficacy…

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022

Gucci Jumps on the Crypto Bandwagon with US Project

Gucci's high-end handbags and other luxury products can now be bought using cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, in some US stores, the Italian company said, as digital currencies move to broader acceptance. Starting later this month, customers can pay with crypto at some of Gucci's flagship stores, including Rodeo Drive in Los…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

Dave Chappelle’s attack worsens safety fears around standup – but don’t blame Will Smith

The assault on the controversial comedian this week is further proof that comics are no longer safe. But violence as spectacle runs deeper than the recent Oscars, says Louis Chilton

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

'I'm not doing anything wrong': Pot-smoking moms on parenting while high

LOS ANGELES -- From the outside, the moms gathered in a Santa Monica, California, living room could have been conferring about carpools, school boards or fundraisers, any of the myriad mundane meet-ups that come with parenting.

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022

Jesy Nelson stuns in red bikini for poolside photoshoot in LA sunshine

The former Little Mix star may have driven her fans slightly too wild as she stripped down to a bright red two piece and dipped herself in a pool for a seductive shoot

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Tommy Fury 'can't wait' to start a family with Molly-Mae Hague as he reveals baby plans

Tommy Fury has revealed he'd love to have four children with Molly-Mae Hague and hopes to start a family in the near future

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

AP News Digest 3 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022