What does it take to transform a moment of personal loss into a lifelong mission? For JD Slajchert, it was the friendship with a 10-year-old boy named Luc Bodden that drove him to his lifelong ...

A look into why teens rely on rituals: wishes, lucky charms, knocking on wood and how these small habits help us cope with uncertainty.

The National Tour of “SIX The Musical” kicked off its opening night on Feb. 19 at the Pantages Theatre. Watching this show definitely blew my head off, and coming from a show about six wives who know ...

The L.A. Times High School Insider youth journalism program is calling for ambitious student journalists to apply for the 11th High School Insider summer internship cohort. Join a team of passionate ...

As many high school students prepare to submit their applications to attend programs this upcoming summer, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. If you're looking for a program that challenges ...

Did you know that by eating avocados drenched in fermented peach juice you can increase your fertility by 73%? No? Well, probably because that’s not true. It is no secret that social media is a host ...

Ibiyemi “Shindara” Oyindamola is a mental health advocate, educator, and public speaker who also writes and creates content to further her passion. In speaking on the podcast, Keep Calm and Mental ...

China’s U23 men’s national team secured their place in the U23 Asian Cup final with a hard-fought victory over Vietnam, marking a historic achievement for Chinese football. This triumph feels even ...

Assad’s fall in Syria symbolizes not only a political overturn, but also comes with geopolitical ramifications and even potential dangers to the Middle East power dynamics. Despite the obvious ...

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As I mentioned in my first column, I fell in love with Rush in middle school kind of by accident. My dad was working from home because of COVID and was quietly playing some Rush tunes in the ...

The lights focus on the stage. As an actor, you stand amid a crowd of more than 2,000 people as the spotlight finds you. You hear the audience erupt in sounds of applause, filling the theater, which ...