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Los Angeles mayor declares emergency to fight Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Karen Bass declares emergency to ensure city gets resources to combat potential biohazard

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Shrinking star, 75, reveals secret to youthful looks

Filming for season four of Apple TV series is underway in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Jun 20

“Eric Clapton isn’t God. Jack Bruce is. When I was 14 I sprayed his name on my bedroom wall in luminous paint to remind me who the greatest bass player in the world is”: Jeff Berlin on meeting his bass hero – and playing White Room alongside him

According to bass virtuoso Jeff Berlin, Jack Bruce is still the bass guitar’s most underrated innovator

Guitar World · Jun 20

Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar

Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA Takeshi and OMORI Akari also struck gold. AGHAYEV Balabay defeated world champion NAGAYAMA Ryuju for -60kg gold.

Euronews · Jun 19

Did Los Angeles City Hall Blink by Delaying the Olympic Wage?

Business groups threatened a ballot measure targeting a key city revenue source, raising fears of layoffs and charges of “shakedown.”

Capital & Main · Jun 19

Iran Lodges Formal Complaint With FIFA Over World Cup Treatment

Iranian players have been subjected to strict travel regulations during this summer’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

‘I paid $800 for my ticket but it was worth it’: England fans enjoying early World Cup vibe

Some supporters are breaking the bank to follow Thomas Tuchel’s team and early indications are that it’s worth it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

“I’d given up hope. Then Wendy Dio called me. She asked how I’d feel playing in front of 20,000 people”: Rowan Robertson was 17 years old when he joined Dio. He looks back on how he got the gig – and why it all came to an end after one album

The English guitarist recalls the advice Ronnie James Dio gave him, the demo tape that landed him the role, and why he never reunited with the iconic singer

Guitar World · Jun 19

Add to playlist: the wild club-pop of Zara Larsson cowriter Helena Gao and the week’s best new tracks

The Chinese-Danish artist wrote nine 10ths of Larsson’s breakout album then got a Grammy nod. It’s a fine springboard for her own revelatory pop

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Iran to lodge complaint over United States travel restrictions at World Cup

The Iranian team have been forced to set up their base in Mexico despite playing all their group games in the United States

The Independent UK · Jun 19