We all buy into a suspension of disbelief in certain areas of our lives. We play the lottery (someone’s gonna win), channel what our dogs and cats are thinking (I …
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Men are getting real about the emotional toll of losing their hair
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJohn-Jonne Smith enjoyed a flourishing head of hair for much of his life. The young millennial rocked different hairstyles and loved switching it up: a curly Afro one week, two-strand …
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Opinion: To give great gifts, stop thinking like a gift giver
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe idyllic holiday scene — piles of presents, smiles all around — rarely matches reality. Who among us hasn’t faced the awkward silence of a gift that falls flat? Who …
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White House scrapping pending regulations in bid to slow Trump changes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Biden is abandoning his efforts to provide some protections for transgender student athletes and cancel student loans for more than 38 million Americans, the first steps in an …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kyle Mooney
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNow that he has a baby, Kyle Mooney doesn’t leave a certain L.A. radius much if he doesn’t have to. And he’s content with that. The “Saturday Night Live” alum …
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Meet the queer Gen Z women giving billiards a rebrand in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the summer of 2023, Alix Max, new to town with a cigarette in their mouth, was shooting pool on the patio of 4100 Bar in Silver Lake. They were …
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Most affordable restaurants in Los Angeles from 2024 101 guide
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBrick-sized Nicaraguan tamales, known as nacatamal, are superior to just about every other steamed leaf- or husk-wrapped tamale. I’m confident that you’ll reach the same conclusion with your first bite …
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I was seeing a rock star. But was I cool enough to be with him?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe met at a boba shop on Santa Monica Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue perfectly situated between our apartments in the lively heart of West Hollywood. I wore light-wash jeans with …
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Looking for the L.A. Times crossword puzzle? Try our News Quiz first
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhat role is generating Oscar buzz for Timothée Chalamet? What chemical compound is the L.A. City Council thinking about banning? Who is making “Squid Game” merch? If you know the …
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These are the 9 coolest dog parks in Southern California — fur real!
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA well-designed dog park offers plenty of opportunities for pups and people alike when it comes to exercising, chatting and sniffing. (OK, maybe that last one is just for the …