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2 months, 1 week ago

Parole board halts early release of serial rapist, heir to cosmetics fortune

LA Times

Convicted rapist Andrew Luster is led out of the U.S. Customs building after arriving at LAX in federal custody in June 2003 after being caught in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The California Board of Parole Hearings reversed a decision made in August to allow the early release of Andrew Stuart Luster, a serial rapist who drugged young women in college bars …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU’s first ACC game against Florida State loses some luster with Seminoles’ struggles

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP SMU QB Kevin Jennings vs. Florida State’s pass rush. Uiagalelei has yet to lead the offense to 300 yards total offense in a game in his Florida State debut coming off stints at Clemson and Oregon State. The Seminoles do still have one streak …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Joan Vassos help restore luster to Bachelor Nation?

LA Times

Joan Vassos was wide-eyed as she stood in front of the Agoura Hills mansion that is the setting for ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise. A large crew of technicians and producers worked nearby, preparing to film Vassos’ introduction as “The Golden Bachelorette.” “I’m having all the feels,” she declared, waving her arms as she faced host Jesse Palmer. As for “The …

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4 months, 1 week ago

The U.S. men’s basketball team’s road to gold, the U.S. women’s soccer team’s return to glory, and whether the 2024 Games restored the Olympics’ luster.

Slate

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Dream Team’s close calls en route to another gold medal, and the U.S. women’s narrow victory, too. They break down the quick overhaul of the U.S. women’s soccer team, which won gold for the first time since 2012. Read Joel Anderson’s work in Slate and listen to his Slow Burn podcasts, “Biggie and …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pink adds unique luster to new crystal designs

China Daily

New designs of an Iconics Rose Nebula series and classic works of Lalique are on show in Beijing. Just as Audrey Hepburn once said, "I believe in pink," this beautiful color not only signifies the romance of love but also embodies the power of peace, belief, understanding, and compassion, serving as a universal language to unite people from diverse cultural …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Are Men With Beards So Much More Attractive? We Have Answers.

Huff Post

Instagram//Mike Rundle/X A viral photo of Mark Zuckerberg with a "beard" has people talking about how facial hair elevates a man's look. If anyone is wondering whether or not they should grow a beard, I just spent more than half a second considering a man on a dating app bc his beard was so good before noticing he has FAMILY …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Best Polycab fans: Redefining cooling efficiency with the top 6 air circulation champions

Hindustan Times

As summer approaches, finding economical methods to stay cool becomes more essential for many. Specifications of Polycab Charisma Plus 1200 mm High Speed 52 Watt Ceiling Fan Model: Charisma Plus Sweep Size: 1200 mm Speed: High-Speed Energy Rating: 1 Star Wattage: 52 Watts Blade Type: G-Tech Blades Colour: Luster Brown Warranty: 2 years Reasons to Buy Reasons to Avoid Energy-efficient …

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1 year, 1 month ago

MLB free agent tracker: Have new Dodgers Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost luster?

LA Times

The calendar flipped to April and one of the two unsigned free agents on our list of the top 35 reached an agreement — starter Mike Clevinger returning to the Chicago White Sox on a paltry one-year, $3-million contract. The Giants signed Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman to a one-year, $18-million deal on March 3 and National League Cy …

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1 year, 3 months ago

A celebrity-studded L.A. water district has a very big drought idea: Seafloor desalination

LA Times

The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is looking to harvest drinking water from desalination pods placed on the ocean floor. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District recently partnered with California-based OceanWell to study the feasibility of harvesting drinking water from desalination pods placed on the ocean floor, several miles off the coast of California. The pilot project, which will begin …

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1 year, 6 months ago

As high-rise offices lose their luster, can this part of downtown L.A. find a way forward?

LA Times

As the pandemic shut down office life in Los Angeles’ downtown financial district, Claude Cognian tried to keep his gastropub Public School 213 open. “If the homeless situation doesn’t get solved in some fashion that allows tourists, office workers and businesses to operate, it’s just going to bring down the area.” Real estate broker Derrick Moore of CBRE, who specializes …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Commentary: LAFC-Galaxy hope rivalry’s luster shines when they meet again in U.S. Open Cup

LA Times

Kellyn Acosta was still on the practice field when U.S. Soccer held the random draw for the next round of Open Cup games. Tuesday’s Open Cup game will mark the 19th edition of the El Tráfico derby since LAFC joined MLS in 2018. But just because you enjoy chocolate ice cream for dessert doesn’t necessarily mean you want it every …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Nine books that got women’s desire right

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Through the contrasting idiosyncrasies of the women’s experiences, Taddeo reveals that there is no one …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Garbage tarnishes Paris luster as pension strike continues

Associated Press

PARIS — The City of Light is losing its luster with tons of garbage piling up on Paris sidewalks as sanitation workers were on strike for a ninth day Tuesday. “It’s a bit too much because it was even hard to navigate” some streets, said 24-year-old British visitor Nadiia Turkay after touring the French capital. The smell.” Turkay nevertheless sympathized …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Could a buffer shield Californian homes from wildfire?

BBC

Could a buffer shield Californian homes from wildfire? Alamy/Stephen Lam The Camp Fire destroyed more than 19,000 buildings in Northern California, including the Starks's home in Paradise In the immediate aftermath of the Camp Fire, Dan Efseaff, the district manager for the Paradise Recreation and Park District, found himself wondering, if you had two hours, days, weeks, months, years or …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Rams lose luster but not game, blowing big lead before holding on to beat Falcons

LA Times

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp runs past Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins on a touchdown catch in the third quarter. It was last February when an inebriated group of Rams players and coaches stood on a stage after a Super Bowl parade and proclaimed their desire to “run it back” and become the first team in nearly two decades to repeat as …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Bronze Watches Quickly Lose Their Luster. That’s Why People Like Them

Bloomberg

It takes education and imagination to look at a brand-new bronze watch and envision what it might look like months or years from now. People more familiar with chemically inert case materials such as stainless steel or gold, which continue to glisten in perpetuity, may be drawn to the initial untouched beauty of bronze. But a distinct patina develops on …

2 years, 5 months ago

As China tightens grip, Hong Kong’s luster as ‘world city’ dims

Al Jazeera

Tens of thousands of residents are exiting the former British colony as Beijing reshapes life in the city. In a survey carried out by the American Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong last year, more than 40 percent of expats said they were planning to leave or considering it, mostly due to concerns over a draconian national security law imposed …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Hong Kong burnishes China ties as luster as global hub fades

Associated Press

HONG KONG — Every few generations, Hong Kong transforms itself, evolving from a swampy fishing village to 19th century colonial port, to capitalist outpost and factory after China’s 1949 revolution, to 21st century financial center. “There are great opportunities in the Greater Bay Area that haven’t been realized yet,” said David Graham, executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Freezing woman survives floating for two days on inflatable mattress after getting stuck on lake

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A stranded woman was …

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3 years ago

Golden Globes nominees avoid obvious pitfalls, but won't restore awards' luster

NPR

Golden Globes nominees avoid obvious pitfalls, but won't restore awards' luster Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kevin Winter/Getty Images In perhaps a sign of just how long the road will be for the Golden Globes to crawl back into Hollywood's good graces, the nominations announcement was led by a famous face who isn't primarily known for work …

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3 years ago

Black Friday lacks luster as pandemic shopping habits stick

LA Times

Black Friday brought crowds to the Citadel Outlets, where the lines to get into some stores were long, while foot traffic was light at other malls. It doesn’t feel like Black Friday,” said Shelby Coleman, who was shopping at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance with two friends Friday morning. Traditionally, seasonal shopping begins in earnest with Black Friday, …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Barack Obama reveals his favourite books of 2020: From ‘Luster’ to ‘Missionaries’

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barack Obama has released a list of his favourite …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Has the Golden State lost its luster? California population shrinks for the first time ever

LA Times

California’s historic one-year population decline has some wondering if the Golden State has lost its luster. “California has been a magical landscape for the rest of the world,” said Dana Gioia, former poet laureate for the state. Now it is a place that represents the dream of the elite and the affluent, and that’s an enormous loss for the state.” …

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3 years, 8 months ago

The best books of the year 2021

BBC

The best books of the year 2021 From award-winning fiction to moving memoir, here are BBC Culture's top reading picks of 2021. The New York Times praises the novelist's "sentences of unusual beauty and clarity," adding that he is "gifted at atmospheric, sensory description that transports the reader." The New York Times called Tóibín's sweeping biographical tome "a symphonic and …

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Parole board halts early release of serial rapist, heir to cosmetics fortune

SMU’s first ACC game against Florida State loses some luster with Seminoles’ struggles

Can ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Joan Vassos help restore luster to Bachelor Nation?

The U.S. men’s basketball team’s road to gold, the U.S. women’s soccer team’s return to glory, and whether the 2024 Games restored the Olympics’ luster.

Pink adds unique luster to new crystal designs

Why Are Men With Beards So Much More Attractive? We Have Answers.

Best Polycab fans: Redefining cooling efficiency with the top 6 air circulation champions

MLB free agent tracker: Have new Dodgers Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost luster?

A celebrity-studded L.A. water district has a very big drought idea: Seafloor desalination

As high-rise offices lose their luster, can this part of downtown L.A. find a way forward?

Commentary: LAFC-Galaxy hope rivalry’s luster shines when they meet again in U.S. Open Cup

Nine books that got women’s desire right

Garbage tarnishes Paris luster as pension strike continues

Could a buffer shield Californian homes from wildfire?

Rams lose luster but not game, blowing big lead before holding on to beat Falcons

Bronze Watches Quickly Lose Their Luster. That’s Why People Like Them

As China tightens grip, Hong Kong’s luster as ‘world city’ dims

Hong Kong burnishes China ties as luster as global hub fades

Freezing woman survives floating for two days on inflatable mattress after getting stuck on lake

Golden Globes nominees avoid obvious pitfalls, but won't restore awards' luster

Black Friday lacks luster as pandemic shopping habits stick

Barack Obama reveals his favourite books of 2020: From ‘Luster’ to ‘Missionaries’

Has the Golden State lost its luster? California population shrinks for the first time ever

The best books of the year 2021