Disneyland’s secret and private Club 33 is undergoing a monthlong refurbishment that will add “sparkle and shine” to the New Orleans Square hangout for the rich and famous ahead of the 55th anniversary of the members-only club steeped in mystique. The Club 33 refurbishment will keep Salon Nouveau closed through April 15 – with the…
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By ACACIA CORONADO and PAUL J. WEBER SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Former Trump administration officials are pressing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to declare an “invasion” along the U.S.-Mexico border and give thousands of state troopers and National Guard members sweeping new authority to turn back migrants, essentially bestowing enforcement powers that have been a federal…
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Ready to leave California? The pandemic era has certainly created tons of buzz about Californians moving to greener pastures, with household pocketbooks in mind. Or maybe they’re seeking redder pastures, politically speaking. So as a public service, my trusty spreadsheet composed a 2022 quality-of-life scorecard that’s designed for Californians who are considering a new home…
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Through the Miami Dolphins’ busy offseason, they still haven’t filled one vacant opening: Punter. The Dolphins took a step toward that on Wednesday by bringing in longtime New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead to Miami Gardens for a visit on Wednesday, according to a league source. Morstead, 36, spent the first 12 of his 13…
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Trey Benson may be a newcomer to Florida State, but the transfer running back is already feeling confident in his return to the football field. Benson joined the Seminoles program after two challenging seasons at Oregon, where he struggled to return to form after a significant knee injury in December 2020. He redshirted his first…
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA Stocks fell in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday and bond yields rose as investors try to estimate how quickly the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates and take other steps to fight inflation. The S&P 500 was 1% lower as of 1:40 p.m. Eastern, adding to losses…
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By AAMER MADHANI, SAMUEL PETREQUIN and JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia that President Joe Biden said would place a lasting penalty on the country’s economy. The United Kingdom quickly followed suit, and more pain was coming from the European Union as…
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In most instances I prefer a big, fat, juicy hamburger patty, at least a third pound but preferably more. I detest thin hamburger patties, especially the prepackaged and frozen type. But I’ve also known for a long time that a thin burger can also be delicious, especially when that patty starts as a ball of…
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It’s been a long time since we’ve been out in Indio for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (three years, to be exact). Whether you’re a first-timer, a veteran who can tell the tales of the Daft Punk pyramid or someone who just celebrates Couchella (aka watching the Coachella livestream from your couch), we’ve…
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Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd will team up to replace Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) as the Sunday headliner at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the festival announced via social media Wednesday, April 6. The news comes two days after Ye pulled out of the festival’s Sunday night spot. The…
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