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Conceived in prison, Daiyan Henley was born into the dangerous world of his dad, who put him on a path to the NFL

Daiyan Henley inspired his father to change his life and steer his son away from the L.A. streets and to a life in football that led Daiyan to the Chargers. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2023-08-06/nfl-chargers-daiyan-henley-dad-hip-hop-uncovered-big-u?utm_source=press.coop

Last rookies standing: Why James Outman and Bobby Miller are key to Dodgers' stretch run

Bobby Miller and James Outman are the last Dodgers rookies standing. A look at how they got here, and the roles they’ll play the rest of the season. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2023-08-07/dodgers-rookies-james-outman-bobby-miller-mlb?utm_source=press.coop

William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' dies at 87

Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, known for 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' has died. He was 87. #press

https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2023-08-07/william-friedkin-death-exorcist-director?utm_source=press.coop

These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles

If you're searching for the essential food of L.A., let our critic's 2022 restaurant list be your guide! Find the best vegetarian, Italian, Mexican and more. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/list/101-best-los-angeles-restaurants-ranked-2022?utm_source=press.coop

Inside the char-happy world of Yakitoriguy, L.A.'s — and the world's — yakitori evangelist

The social-media enigma is spreading the gospel of Japanese grilled chicken one skewer, pop-up and video at a time. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-08-02/yakitoriguy-los-angeles-social-media-star-yakitori-evangelist?utm_source=press.coop

South Korean actors in Netflix originals want better pay. The company refuses to meet with their union

Netflix has provided immense opportunity for South Korean actors — but just for those at the top. The company declines to meet with the actors' union. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-07/south-korea-actors-netflix-pay-dispute-union?utm_source=press.coop

Appeals court rules lawsuit by family of San Quentin guard who died of COVID-19 can proceed

A federal appeals court rejected the state’s bid to toss out a lawsuit filed on behalf of a California prison guard killed three years ago by COVID-19. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-07/appeals-court-rules-lawsuit-by-family-of-san-quentin-guard-who-died-of-covid-19-can-proceed?utm_source=press.coop

Buying Taylor Swift tickets at the last minute? Make sure they're real

Scammers are taking advantage of the shortage of tickets and the eagerness of Swifties to defraud fans. Here's how to protect yourself. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-08-07/buying-taylor-swift-tickets-at-the-last-minute-make-sure-theyre-real?utm_source=press.coop

9th Circuit overturns butterfly knife ban, citing Supreme Court 'history' standard on guns

A federal court ruled Hawaii's 30-year ban on butterfly knives is unconstitutional under the U.S. Supreme Court's new "history and tradition" standard. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-07/9th-circuit-overturns-butterfly-knife-ban-citing-supreme-court-history-standard-on-guns?utm_source=press.coop

Prosecutors seek 6-year prison term for Ridley-Thomas: 'This was a shakedown'

Prosecutors want to put veteran Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas in federal prison for six years over USC corruption case #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-07/prosecutors-seek-6-year-prison-term-for-ridley-thomas-this-was-a-shakedown?utm_source=press.coop

Simon & Schuster CEO says there's no need to be 'nervous' about new owner KKR

Paramount announced Monday that it's selling the storied publisher for $1.62 billion, months after a sale to Penguin Random House was blocked by a federal judge. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-08-07/paramount-is-selling-storied-publisher-simon-schuster-to-kkr-for-1-62-billion?utm_source=press.coop

L.A.'s striking hotel workers are being roughed up by employers' security, union says

Hotel strikers have endured violent incidents involving security personnel at three hotels in L.A. and Orange counties, the union said in a complaint. #press

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-07/los-angeles-striking-hotel-workers-are-being-roughed-up-by-employers-security-union-says?utm_source=press.coop

'Big Dog' Marcedes Lewis to set NFL longevity record 21 years after entering UCLA

From Long Beach Poly to UCLA to an 18th NFL season, no tight end has played longer than respected locker-room leader Marcedes Lewis of the Bears. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-08-07/marcedes-lewis-nfl-record-18-years-tight-end-ucla-chicago-bears?utm_source=press.coop

In 'The Exorcist' and beyond, William Friedkin gave the devil his due

Evil took on powerfully cinematic form in "The Exorcist," "Sorcerer" and other films directed by the Oscar-winning William Friedkin, who died Monday at 87. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-08-07/exorcist-william-friedkin-french-connection-appreciation-cruising-sorcerer?utm_source=press.coop

Is Indonesian food finally having its moment in Los Angeles?

Two new Indonesian restaurants indicate that the Southeast Asian cuisine is gaining popularity across Los Angeles. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-08-07/is-indonesian-food-finally-having-its-moment-los-angeles?utm_source=press.coop

The ultimate Taylor Swift karaoke power rankings

Sing whatever Taylor song you want in karaoke. But here are the 22 best of the best, according to pseudoscience. #press

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-08-03/the-official-taylor-swift-karaoke-power-rankings?utm_source=press.coop

What to know about SoFi Stadium before going to the Taylor Swift Eras concert

Before you see Taylor Swift performing at SoFi Stadium for the Los Angeles leg of the Eras tour, here are some things you should know, including the bag and outside food policy, what SoFi Stadium is like and what to eat once you're there. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-07-28/faq-sofi-stadium-taylor-swift-eras-concert?utm_source=press.coop

I left L.A. to live in a cabin in the desert. Here's why I stayed

In Los Angeles, disruptions kept me from my writing. But after a year in a cabin near Joshua Tree, coyotes keep me company and my fearlessness grows. #press

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-06/desert-joshua-tree-writing-books-solitude-los-angeles?utm_source=press.coop

L.A. County could have 1.7 million fewer people by 2060. It's not only because residents are leaving

The state population is expected to be flat over the coming decades for the first time in California history. See which counties will gain and lose people. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-04/l-a-county-in-2060-could-have-1-7-million-fewer-people-amid-california-exodus?utm_source=press.coop

The ultimate guide to seeing Taylor Swift at SoFi Stadium

Parking! Public transit! Fan chants! Friendship bracelets! Everything you need to know before you see Taylor Swift at SoFi Stadium for the L.A. stops of her Eras tour. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-07-31/the-ultimate-guide-to-seeing-taylor-swift-at-sofi-stadium?utm_source=press.coop