Erica Nitschke

What’s really going on with inflation? Economists weigh in

by Jaimie Ding Los Angeles Times January 13, 2022January 13, 2022

Consumers are eager to spend, and suppliers aren’t able to keep up with the demand.

Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press January 9, 2022January 10, 2022

The embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association proceeded with its film awards Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream.

Arts & Entertainment

Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65

by LYNN ELBER Associated Press January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

The comedian and actor best known for his starring role in ‘Full House’ died on Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment

Michael Lang, Woodstock festival co-creator, dies at 77

by DAVID PORTER Associated Press January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

Along with partners Artie Kornfeld, John Roberts and Joel Rosenman, Lang put together the festival billed as “three days of peace and music” in the summer of 1969.

Business, Nation & World

Stay home or work sick? For workers without sick leave, omicron poses a conundrum

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.

Nation & World

Kazakhstan says 164 killed in last week’s protests

by JIM HEINTZ Associated Press January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

The demonstrations, which began in the western part of Kazakhstan, began Jan. 2. over a sharp rise in fuel prices and spread throughout the country, apparently reflecting wider discontent with the authoritarian government.

Nation & World

Prospects dim as U.S., Russia prepare to meet over Ukraine

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

With much at risk and both warning of dire consequences of failure, the two sides have been positioning themselves for what will be a nearly unprecedented flurry of activity in Europe this week.