Hiltzik: With slate of anti-vaccine moves, RFK Jr. steps up his assault on public health Hiltzik: With slate of anti-vaccine moves, RFK Jr. steps up his assault on public health

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. places anti-vaxxers in control of U.S. vaccine policy, slandering an actual expert along the way.

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As college graduates hit the job market, here are the lowest- and highest-paying majors As college graduates hit the job market, here are the lowest- and highest-paying majors

Surveys show that job prospects and future pay are major parts of college decisions for students. New data reveal which majors make the most money as debates over the value of higher education degrees continue.

yesterday, 12:00
TV milestone: Streaming is now bigger than cable and broadcast combined TV milestone: Streaming is now bigger than cable and broadcast combined

Streaming services reached a milestone in May as their share of television usage surpassed broadcast and cable TV for the first time, according to Nielsen.

yesterday, 14:00
What's new at SoCal theme parks this summer — from lively night shows to 'Jaws' doughnuts What's new at SoCal theme parks this summer — from lively night shows to 'Jaws' doughnuts

The party vibes are strong this season at Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood.

yesterday, 12:00
Britney, Taylor and Beyoncé defined the 2000s. How they changed pop culture forever Britney, Taylor and Beyoncé defined the 2000s. How they changed pop culture forever

'Hit Girls' thoroughly examines the 2000s through the lens of some of the decade's music icons, including Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Rihanna.

yesterday, 12:00
Talking Heads — and '70s N.Y. music scene — deserve better than 'Burning Down the House' Talking Heads — and '70s N.Y. music scene — deserve better than 'Burning Down the House'

Jonathan Gould's Talking Heads biography provides little illumination about the seminal band — and displays surprising contempt for the New York music scene of the late '70s.

yesterday, 12:00
Man who allegedly shot paintballs at officer during protest is charged Man who allegedly shot paintballs at officer during protest is charged

Edwin Osvaldo Manriquez is accused of dispersing multiple paintball rounds at a helmeted officer who was struck on the head, an FBI affidavit states.

yesterday, 12:00
Contributor: What kids need — and adults need to know — to combat the youth mental health crisis Contributor: What kids need — and adults need to know — to combat the youth mental health crisis

Research shows that deep-seated, complex social trends are contributing to depression and anxiety in young people.

yesterday, 12:00
Community garden or 'rich person's playground'? Santa Monica gardeners fear 200% price hike Community garden or 'rich person's playground'? Santa Monica gardeners fear 200% price hike

Santa Monica officials are moving to triple the prices of community garden plots as they tackle a $60-million budget shortfall; organizers say 'they panicked.'

yesterday, 12:00
What's inside the Netflix House locations opening later this year What's inside the Netflix House locations opening later this year

Netflix will open two retail locations in the Philadelphia and Dallas areas later this year. On Tuesday, the streamer said a third location will open in Las Vegas in 2027.

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