Humans In America ‘115,000 Years Earlier Than Thought’

High-tech dating of mastodon remains found in southern California has shattered the timeline of human migration to America, pushing the presence of hominins back to 130,000 years ago rather than just 15,000 years, researchers said Wednesday. Teeth and bones of the elephant-like creature unmistakably modified by human hands, along with stone hammers and anvils, leave … Read more

Spielberg Waxes Lyrical On the Joy of Movie Theaters

He has ruffled feathers with his backing of home streaming as a model for watching features, but Steven Spielberg cheered traditionalists with a spirited defense of the movie theater. The iconic “Jaws” and “E. T.” director, who moved to Los Angeles after graduating from high school, fondly recounted his formative years in the industry as … Read more

California Gunman Kills Three ‘in Race Attack’ In Fresno

Three white men were killed and another wounded when a black gunman opened fire in Fresno, California, in a suspected race attack, police have said. Kori Ali Muhammad shot 16 rounds in 90 seconds in the shooting spree on Tuesday, said Police Chief Jerry Dyer. He shouted “God is greatest” in Arabic when arrested but … Read more

From Netherlands To Norway, Klangstof On Dark Rock Journey

When Koen Van Der Wardt was 14, his parents moved with him from their native Netherlands to rural Norway, longing for nature. His musical awakening was an unintended consequence. As the frontman and principal songwriter of the band Klangstof, Van Der Wardt conjures up the dark atmospherics of rural Norway in guitar rock that breaks … Read more

From Netherlands To Norway, Klangstof On Dark Rock Journey

When Koen Van Der Wardt was 14, his parents moved with him from their native Netherlands to rural Norway, longing for nature. His musical awakening was an unintended consequence. As the frontman and principal songwriter of the band Klangstof, Van Der Wardt conjures up the dark atmospherics of rural Norway in guitar rock that breaks … Read more

Qualcomm To Refund BlackBerry $815 Mn In Royalties

US mobile chip giant Qualcomm is to refund BlackBerry $814.9 million in royalties overpaid by the Canadian company, according to a tentative arbitration award announced on Wednesday. A final award expected to include interest and legal fees will be determined in late May at a hearing in Southern California where the arbitration took place. “BlackBerry … Read more

Shooting At California Primary School

At least two people have been shot in a suspected “murder-suicide” at a primary school in southern California, police say. North Park Elementary in the city of San Bernardino is on lockdown after the attack in a classroom, say officials. Two students were transported to hospital, said San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan. Police are … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Readies Album With U2 Credit

Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar is set to release a new album next week with rock veterans U2 on the credits. Lamar recently put out a song in which he boasted about himself and warned rival rappers: “You all got ’til April the 7th to get y’all shit together.” They will apparently have another week. Lamar … Read more

Harrison Ford Won’t Face Discipline In Landing Mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration will not pursue enforcement action against actor Harrison Ford after he mistakenly landed a small plane on a taxiway at a Southern California airport, his attorney said. The veteran actor on February 13 landed his plane on the taxiway of a Santa Ana airport, flying directly over an American Airlines Boeing … Read more

Violence Erupts At Pro-Trump Rally

Violence broke out at a pro-Donald Trump rally in southern California on Saturday when a masked man pepper-sprayed the female organizer before demonstrators tackled him to the ground. Video posted on Facebook from the fracas at Bolsa Chica State Beach, near Los Angeles, shows a man punching the assailant before being pulled away as the … Read more

Netflix’s ‘Death Note’ Accused of ‘whitewashing’

t’s not a good time for Netflix and Asian-adapted projects. On the heels of the streaming giant facing charges of “whitewashing” by casting a white actor to play a martial arts expert in “Iron Fist,” a new controversy has emerged. ‘Iron Fist’ star responds to ‘Oriental’ controversy “Death Note,” a Netflix film based on a … Read more

Desert X Exhibition Reflects Earth, Sky, State of World

A house clad in mirrors pops out of the California desert. It blends into the landscape, reflecting a kaleidoscope of the urban grid and arid valley of Palm Springs — to the delight of photographers and selfie-seekers. This is Doug Aitken’s “Mirage,” one of the showstoppers of Desert X, an exhibition of 16 site-specific monumental … Read more

US Defeat Japan To Reach World Baseball Classic Final

Adam Jones delivered the game-wining RBI in the eighth inning as the US beat Japan 2-1 on Tuesday to reach their first World Baseball Classic final where they will face undefeated Puerto Rico. The Americans reached the final by knocking off a Japanese team accustomed to success as they had a perfect 6-0 record this … Read more

Wastewater Key To Solving Global Water Crisis

Recycling the world’s wastewater, almost all of which goes untreated, would ease global water shortages while protecting the environment, the United Nations said in a major report on Wednesday. “Neglecting the opportunities arising from improved wastewater management is nothing less than unthinkable,” said Irina Bokova, director-general of UNESCO, one of several UN bodies behind the … Read more

An African Trade Conference In US With No Africans

The visa denials made it difficult for them to connect with the guests The 2017 edition of the African Economic and Development Summit on trade, held in the United States, came off with no Africans in attendance. The University of Southern California each year hosts the African Economic and Development Summit, bringing delegations of African … Read more

Closures Along Iconic California Highway Hit Tourism

A series of storms that pounded California this winter have forced the shutdown of the state’s iconic coastal highway in several areas, spelling economic disaster for the region that relies heavily on tourism. The closures along Highway 1, one of America’s most picturesque roads, came after heavy downpours led to a number of mudslides and … Read more

Africa Trade Meeting Has No Africans After US Visa Denials

Each year, the University of Southern California brings delegations from Africa to meet with business leaders, government officials and others in the U. S. But this year, the African summit has no Africans. All were denied visas. Visa issues are not uncommon for people traveling from African nations. During her prior three summits, Mary Flowers … Read more

Africa Trade Meeting Left With No Africans After US Visa Denials

Each year, the University of Southern California brings delegations from Africa to meet with business leaders, government officials and others in the U. S. But this year, the African summit has no Africans. All were denied visas. Visa issues are not uncommon for people travelling from African nations. During her prior three summits, Mary Flowers … Read more