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Jewelers victimized in Brink’s heist describe devastation: ‘I was torn apart’

LOS ANGELES — The jewelry industry isn’t as glitzy as it seems, especially for those on the trade show circuit.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 2, 2022

This college Latinx Lab won't X-out Chicanos. It plans to preserve Chicano history, embrace inclusion

LOS ANGELES — With more than 50 years of experience under the program’s belt, Cal State Fullerton’s Chicana and Chicano Studies Department is pioneering a new era of Latin American studies.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 2, 2022

‘Did Will Smith hurt me? He played Ali!’ – Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle live

They are arguably the two greatest US standups of their generation – and both topical for not always lovely reasons. Could this double whammy possibly live up to the hype?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022

Love Island's Ekin-Su gives reason for separation from Davide as huge new deal announced

She has been in Los Angeles for the last week

Nottingham Post · Sep 2, 2022

Gutsy to Wedding Season: the seven best shows to stream this week

A former First Lady finds the funny side of being famous and female, while a nuptial nightmare adds murder to the usual long list of wedding party anxieties

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022

Love Island's Ekin-Su to meet Irish fans after announcing signing with major fashion brand

The Turkish actress looks sensational as she modelled some of her peices from the label

Irish Mirror · Sep 2, 2022

Dan Woike: Can the Donovan Mitchell trade help solve the Lakers’ Russell Westbrook problem? Maybe.

LOS ANGELES — Maybe someday there will be a clear-eyed explanation for why the Lakers decided to push in for Russell Westbrook, to trust their stars’ desires for another All-NBA type instead of a more minor alteration in the form of Buddy Hield.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 2, 2022

Tom Krasovic: Ex-NFL standouts tout Chargers as Super Bowl contender

If blue-and-gold Kool-Aid were available, many NFL analysts would've chugged several pints by now. These folks love themselves some Chargers. Pick your media outlet. This week it was CBS. Tony Romo's crew and Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher championed the Chargers — even when not asked about them.

Tribune News Service · Sep 2, 2022

Parents in California demand schools provide shade after one playground hits 145F in brutal heatwave

Parts of state are dealing with worst heatwave of the year

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Tiffany Haddish's reps dismiss sexual abuse allegations against her and Aries Spears

LOS ANGELES — Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are being sued after being accused of child sexual abuse.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 2, 2022