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This one goes out to all the freaks in L.A.

Freak City's latest collection is a body of references that calls back to the ideas that shaped the cult brand into what it is: a celebration of irreverence, outcasts, underground culture, music, graffiti and the city that it calls home. #press

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2023-07-11/how-cult-fashion-brand-freak-city-parties-underground-culture-gave-birth-to-first-la-runway-show?utm_source=press.coop

What if a jewelry collection could actually turn your body into a sculpture?

A new collaboration by artists Georgina Treviño and Ozzie Juarez will transport you to another time — whether that’s the future or the past is up to you. #press

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2023-07-28/georgina-trevino-x-ozzie-juarez-new-fred-segal-collection?utm_source=press.coop

18 L.A. pop-ups, exhibitions to add some unnecessary heat to your August calendar

From Givenchy landing on Rodeo to the reopening of CAAM, the Drip Index can be the hot drink to your already blistering days with no shade in the city. #press

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2023-08-02/drip-index-august-issue?utm_source=press.coop

Prep Rally: Bear Bachmeier is a quarterback to keep an eye on this season

Bear Bachmeier is the third brother to distinguish himself in a community that fills its stadium like a Friday night in Texas. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2023-08-07/bear-bachmeier-high-school-football-prep-rally?utm_source=press.coop

What I learned rolling with the Swifties (transit version)

Transit officials prepped for big crowds, but fewer than 5,000 people opted for Metro's enhanced service to the Inglewood stadium for the opening of Swift's six-night Eras tour stint. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-08-07/transit-swifties-sofi-stadium-essential-california?utm_source=press.coop

Her bedroom was 100 degrees during Phoenix heat wave — and her A/C was out

No major U.S. city is more dependent on air conditioning than Phoenix. It's less a matter of comfort than survival. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-03/as-the-planet-warms-can-air-conditioning-save-us?utm_source=press.coop

Britain moves asylum seekers to barge moored off south England in bid to cut costs

Britain has moved some asylum seekers to a barge moored off southern England as it tries to deal with higher-than-forecast numbers of migrants. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-07/britain-moves-asylum-seekers-barge-southern-england?utm_source=press.coop

Former officer unrepentant as he gets nearly 5 years in George Floyd killing

The last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in George Floyd's death is sentenced to nearly five years in prison. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-07/former-officer-tou-thao-sentenced-state-charge-george-floyd?utm_source=press.coop

U.S. turns up pressure in critical ally Niger as region faces threat from Russia-loyal Wagner Group

Niger is the West's last, best ally in Africa's Sahel. A coup there may be a victory for Russia. #press

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-08-05/niger-coup-russia-wagner-group-blinken?utm_source=press.coop

California’s free prison calls are repairing estranged relationships and aiding rehabilitation

California is the second state to mandate free calls in state prisons. The move is restoring frayed family relationships and may reduce recidivism rates. #press

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-07-27/free-calls-restore-inmates-ties-with-the-outside-can-they-reform-californias-prisons-too?utm_source=press.coop

Niger’s new ruling junta shuts airspace, accuses neighbors of planning to invade

Niger’s mutinous soldiers, who took control in a coup, have closed the country’s airspace and accused neighboring nations of preparing an attack. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-07/niger-military-junta-shuts-airspace-accuses-neighbors-invade?utm_source=press.coop

Go underwater with the scientists rushing to rescue coral from the Lower 48's only barrier reef

As climate change heats ocean water around coral reefs, scientists in Florida race to haul coral to safety in gene-bank tanks before they go extinct. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-01/in-florida-a-race-to-rescue-coral-from-hot-water?utm_source=press.coop

El conflicto Mbappé-PSG sigue y Neymar habría pedido irse al Barcelona

PARÍS (AP) — Con la pulseada entre Kylian Mbappé y el Paris Saint-Germain por su transferencia sin resolverse, la continuidad del astro seguía en ascuas previo el primer partido del campeón vigente en la liga francesa este sábado ante Lorient. #press

https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2023-08-07/el-conflicto-mbappe-psg-sigue-y-neymar-habria-pedido-irse-al-barcelona?utm_source=press.coop

Juez desestima demanda de Trump contra mujer que lo acusó de violación

Un juez desestimó la contrademanda que Donald Trump presentó contra la escritora que le ganó una demanda por abuso sexual y dictaminó el lunes que el expresidente no puede alegar que ella lo difamó por seguir diciendo que no solo abusó de ella sexualmente, sino que... #press

https://www.latimes.com/espanol/eeuu/articulo/2023-08-07/juez-desestima-demanda-de-trump-contra-mujer-que-lo-acuso-de-violacion?utm_source=press.coop

Imitación In-N-Out en México se ve como el original, incluidas las papas fritas y las cebollas asadas

Si parece un In-N-Out y huele a In-N-Out, pero está en México, probablemente no sea In-N-Out. #press

https://www.latimes.com/espanol/comida/articulo/2023-08-07/imitacion-in-n-out-en-mexico-se-ve-como-el-original-incluidas-las-papas-fritas-y-las-cebollas-asadas?utm_source=press.coop

Gen Z LatinXers are reinventing regional Mexican music. But your abuelo still might dig it

Regional Mexican music, from mariachi and banda to Norteño and son jarocho, is being taken up and transformed by young artists from places like South L.A., Texas, Arizona and the Inland Empire. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/latino-life/story/2023-08-04/gen-z-latinxers-are-reinventing-regional-mexican-music-but-your-abuelo-still-might-dig-it?utm_source=press.coop

Yahritza y Su Esencia apologize amid backlash over comments about Mexico

'What motivates us every day to write songs and music is the great pride of having Mexican blood in our veins.' #press

https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-08-04/yahritza-y-su-esencia-apologize-amid-backlash-over-comments-about-mexico?utm_source=press.coop

Mookie Betts and Dodgers hitters rescue Tony Gonsolin in win over Padres

The Dodgers overcome a rocky start from Tony Gonsolin thanks to a 15-hit effort highlighted by a Mookie Betts grand slam in a 13-7 win over the Padres. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2023-08-07/mookie-betts-dodgers-hitters-rescue-tony-gonsolin-padres?utm_source=press.coop

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women's soccer, starting with its coach

It seems unlikely U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski will keep his job following the squad's disappointing World Cup performance. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2023-08-07/us-womens-soccer-changes-world-cup?utm_source=press.coop