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Former California mayor sentenced for sex crimes involving teen exchange student he groomed for months
A former California mayor who groomed a 17-year-old foreign exchange student for months before sexually abusing her is going to prison. Robert Brian Bassett, 58, was sentenced Wednesday to...
Rookie Nick Morabito’s huge night propels Mets past Rays for series win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nick Morabito got the first one out of the way and decided not to stop there. The rookie waited until his 13th major league at-bat...
US Open reckoning with growing cadre of influencers sharing the stage
The response from Jessica Pegula was telling. It also captured a crossroads tucked into the first week of the U.S. Open, the Grand Slam that’s every bit bougie and...
Gibby Fire triggers OC highway closure and shelter-in-place orders
A brush fire exploded Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, threatening a Southern California community and prompting shelter-in-place orders as firefighters scrambled to contain the flames. The so-called Gibby Fire...
The 2026 Defender OCTA’s Premium Price Buys Off-Road Performance, Not Cabin Polish
The OCTA is built for buyers looking to push it to its limits in extreme terrain. Photo: Nick Dimbleby for Land Rover Throughout its decades-long life as a British...
Betches CEO Aleen Dreksler on Staying Ahead of the Internet
From Instagram and podcasts to Netflix specials and women’s sports, Dreksler has spent 15 years making sure Betches evolves before its audience moves on. Courtesy Betches Long before TikTok’s...
Taiwan’s Gallerists Are Rerouting Their Ambitions Away From the Mainland
PALM Gallary in Paris. Courtesy of the gallery Shifting away from a historical reliance on Mainland China, a wave of Taiwanese galleries is establishing outposts across major Western art...
The Venice Biennale and Central Asia’s Rise in the Global Art World
The CCA Tashkent, the first permanent center for contemporary art in Uzbekistan, is set to open this September. © Studio KO. Courtesy of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development...
The Most Exciting Red Carpet Fashion Moments at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Amal Clooney and George Clooney at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. Getty Images The Venice Film Festival has commenced, and it’s already shaping up to be an exceptionally fashionable...
The North American Beach Escapes That Shine in Fall Shoulder Season
Oahu, Hawaii Home to Hawaii’s largest city, Oahu is teeming with tourists seeking a mix of fast-paced Honolulu and restorative beach time in July and August. But even when...
