Movies
Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.
Opinion
The former president’s campaign disavows the Heritage Foundation’s agenda for Trump 2.0. Be skeptical. Be very skeptical.
California
Even as the annual Southern California musical adventure spurs some to wonder if its pull is waning, others have unearthed a bit of the old magic.
Even on divisive issues such as guns and abortion, the court’s recent rulings were driven less by ideology than by Congress’ abdication of its legislative role.
While the pandemic hit SF hard, there are signs of a gradual comeback in the works.
Television
Whoopi Goldberg comes to the defense of comedian Hasan Minhaj, who was the subject of debate after he admitted to embellishing harrowing stories for laughs.
‘Am I embarrassed to have inflated my own record when my record is pretty good on its own? Yes, it makes me cringe,’ legendary swimmer Diana Nyad told The Times, days before the premiere of ‘Nyad.’
Entertainment & Arts
“Currently, he has no intention of retiring,†a representative for Woody Allen said after the director hinted at retirement in an interview.
A former State Department analyst eases fears that the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will once again put the U.S. at great risk.
Letters to the Editor
State Controller Betty Yee responds to a Times article that puts her near the center of a no-bid mask deal that went south.