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Why Melbourne's global food scene feels like home
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (630+ words) Sliced tomatoes in several shades and sizes had been piled onto bread, one falling into the other like drunk pals. Combined, their flavor was syrupy-tart. They had a bursting, late summer density. Potent garnishes intensified every bite: dark anchovy fillets,…...
Review: Turning 90, Philip Glass gets revelatory tributes that show his work in new light
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (644+ words) Philip Glass doesn't turn 90 until the end of January. But the Glass year is already officially underway with two curiously enlightening projects this month. . Paris Opera has mounted a shocking new "noir" production of Glass' luminous "Satyagraha" that the company…...
A heist mastermind got caught and kept on stealing " then one job ended in murder
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1761+ words) Johnny Johnson was at a friend's birthday party in Hollywood when he got a message on Instagram. Johnson didn't recognize the account that sent the message early that Friday morning in 2023, but it conveyed an offer he found hard to…...
Ruby Rose vs. Katy Perry: Australia police confirm investigation into reported 2010 incident
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (272+ words) Actor Ruby Rose's public allegations of sexual assault against pop star Katy Perry have made their way to Australian officials, days after the former raised her claims on social media. "As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to…...
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (766+ words) MELBOURNE, Australia'Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday. Police have not confirmed the name of the…...
Meta, Snapchat, Tik Tok and You Tube aren't complying with child account ban, Australia says
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (605+ words) Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok and You Tube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts…...
Kickoff time set for Rams' season opener against 49ers in Australia
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (275+ words) The date and kickoff time for the Rams" season opener in Australia is set. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Rams will play the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground at 10: 35 a. m. Australian Eastern Time. Because…...
Q&A: Coach Michael Chen discusses Learner Tien's potential, passion for the game and more
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1451+ words) INDIAN WELLS'When Learner Tien began working with Michael Chang midway through last season, the partnership immediately drew buzz. Chang, the Hall of Famer who won the 1989 French Open at age 17 and later rose to No. 2 in the world, has rarely…...
How Michael Chang is molding Learner Tien into a contender at Indian Wells
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1102+ words) INDIAN WELLS'Learner Tien's first trip to the BNP Paribas Open a year ago barely registered a curious outcome for what was essentially his hometown tournament debut. Feeling unwell and still adjusting to the weekly grind of the ATP Tour, the…...
The taqueria that gave us soft tacos to become L. A. historic site
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (917+ words) The Los Angeles taqueria where soft tacos were popularized starting 50 years ago is poised to become a city-designated historic-cultural site. The original King Taco sparked interest for generations of Angelenos in more varieties of Mexican cuisine and eventually influenced taco…...