Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee and Katie Porter are Democratic representatives in Congress. They have similar voting records, boast their progressive bona fides and are running for California’s U.S. Senate seat. When it comes to their voting records, Porter and Schiff agree 98% of the time so far this Congress while Schiff and Lee and Porter…
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Virtue signaling is the bane of contemporary civic life. Politicians, political parties, nonprofit organizations and even corporations loudly proclaim support for whatever cause is either trendy or beloved by a certain segment of the population – while lacking the ability, or often even intention, to see it prevail. While such expressions of moral support may…
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Q. Do you have any information or opinions on how square dancing affects aging? L.D. Indeed, there is a body of research that examines the impact of square dancing on aging and particularly on cognitive functioning in later life. The findings are positive. Note that dance in almost any form is considered a plus that…
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The guy whose naked skull is pale and shiny — save that discolored mole shaped like Cuba near his ear, which inexplicably bristles with hair — may harbor an antidote to baldness. Researchers at UC Irvine say they’ve zeroed in on the molecule responsible for hair strands sprouting from moles like that. Their peer-reviewed study,…
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Clearly, the deprivation of sunshine was affecting me. I actually started to giggle with delight on my recent walk in Descanso Gardens after weeks of May Gray and June Gloom. It was the kind of day that called to me to drop to the ground and do a salute to the sun right there in…
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Hunter Biden threw his dad’s name around in a July 2017 WhatsApp message to Chinese businessman Henry Zhao, according to an IRS whistleblower. “I am sitting here with my father and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled,” the message began, warning that it must be resolved “now,” and…
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DENVER — The Angels added another big bat and additional depth at first base and third base by acquiring Mike Moustakas from the Colorado Rockies in a trade that was announced shortly after the Angels’ record-setting 25-1 victory over the Rockies on Saturday night. The Angels sent the Rockies minor league right-handed pitcher Connor Van…
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Los Angeles FC defender Erik Dueñas, center, tries to recover the ball defended by Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andrés Cubas during the second half of an MLS soccer match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The Vancouver Whitecaps won 3-2. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) A Los Angeles FC…
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LSU’s Gavin Dugas (8) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against Florida during the third inning of Game 1 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz) LSU starting pitcher Ty Floyd throws against Florida in the first inning of Game…
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Jamaica midfielder Leon Bailey (7) misses on a penalty kick against the United States during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks) United States forward Brandon Vazquez (19) celebrates his game-tying goal against Jamaica with forward Cade Cowell (11) during the second half…
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