Los Angeles Times
Making a buzz in science, on the page
'Ologies' podcaster Alie Ward picks five books that show why knowledge is power.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Industrial heritage rejuvenation drives new consumption trends in Chengdu
Chengdu City, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has transformed many of its industrial heritage sites into tourist attractions, providing refreshing consumption scenes for a growing number of visitors.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Hainan's new tourism regulations take effect as opening-up drive deepens
South China's tropical island province of Hainan -- a popular tourist destination -- is advancing its opening-up policy as new tourism regulations come into force on Monday.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
China's northern regions fuel winter economy with ice-snow tourism
As temperatures continue to fall, northern China is transforming its rich \"cold resources\" into hot consumer attractions from slow-travel experiences in Heilongjiang's frost-covered forests to snowy holidays for schoolchildren in Xinjiang.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Scenic spots in Gansu offer half-price entry in off-peak season
Dunhuang City in northwest China's Gansu Province officially launched 2025-2026 winter-spring off-peak season tourism discount program on Monday, offering half-price admission for renowned local attractions.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Indoor, outdoor skiing ignite winter tourism boom in Sichuan
A winter tourism boom is taking hold in southwest China's Sichuan Province, fueled by a mix of large-scale indoor ski facilities and high-altitude outdoor resorts.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Thousands of black-necked cranes return to southwest China's nature reserve for winter
A growing number of black-necked cranes have returned to a nature reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province to spend the winter, thanks to the ongoing ecological protection efforts.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Endangered snub-nosed monkey population climbs to 350 in southwest China reserve
The population of endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys in the Yunlong Tianchi National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province has risen to 350, reflecting steady growth and improved habitat conditions, according to a recent ecological survey.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Low temperatures bring picturesque frosted scenery in northeast China
As temperatures plunged in the Greater Khingan Range in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Ganhe National Park has transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Colorful late autumn foliage lights up China's Longtan River
Trees along the banks of the Longtan River in Nanyang City, in central China's Henan Province, are resplendent in their late autumn foliage, with leaves turning a myriad shades of red, gold and green.
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December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Your book stack knows you best
Forget Spotify Wrapped. Reading helps us navigate our reality in this city.
5 min |
December 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. unveils $10-billion package of arms sales to Taiwan
President Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'The Housemaid' is the best kind of trash
Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney face off with dirty secrets, all in good soapy fun.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Prosecutor claims massive Medicaid fraud in Minnesota
He cites ‘staggering’ grift in the state, possibly helping back the president’s claims.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump allies vote to rename Kennedy Center
The legality of the move is unclear, as the venue was established by a federal statute.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Close to home in 'Fire Country'
It’s been a poignant season for the real-life L.A. inhabitants of the CBS firefighter drama.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Noise machines at Home Depot worsen the stress for day laborers
A pair of blue and yellow earplugs dangle on Jose’s neck while he waits for work as a day laborer outside the Home Depot in Cypress Park.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Storm could deliver white Christmas, soak Southland
The peak of the incoming atmospheric river system will probably start Tuesday, say meteorologists, who are also monitoring for possible risks
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Lifeline extended to county homeless programs
Nearly $11.5 million in agency funds could help keep at-risk tenants off the streets.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood's big new player? Saudi Arabia
The oil-rich kingdom, a pariah not long ago, spends lavishly to entice studios, stars.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Reiner slayings rattle small-town Brentwood
Celebrity enclave gets unwanted spotlight as it mourns
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Seeking green card, she was taken by ICE
Longtime Long Beach restaurateur garners support as lawmaker calls for her release.
7 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Pickleball? NFL? They can be Christmas
Movies from Lifetime and Hallmark put a niche spin on holiday comfort viewing.
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
TRANS CARE TARGET OF BILL
House passes GOP measures to end gender-affirming treatment for minors.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Feds target gang linked to Mexican Mafia; 16 arrested
Federal agents arrested 16 alleged members of Puente-13 — a violent San Gabriel Valley-based gang known for carrying out killings “green-lighted” by the Mexican Mafia, kidnapping enemies and trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl, authorities said.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Las Vegas Museum of Art draws from nature
New look at structure reveals design inspired by Nevada canyons and African savanna.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Dent shows new life in UCLA's win
Guard finally looks like someone who could carry a team against Arizona State.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Multiple violations causes for Smith’s firing, records show
Brian Smith was fired as Ohio University’s head football coach for multiple violations of his contract, including an extramarital affair with an undergraduate student, according to records obtained Thursday by the Associated Press through a public records request.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Nickerson makes history as JSerra’s new football coach
Verbum Dei graduate is first Black leader in Trinity League since its formation in 2008.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
In Mexico, 'invisible crime' of extortion exacts heavy toll
A shop owner facing threats shutters the clothing store that had been in his family for generations.
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