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LOS ANGELES — Daniel landed in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and a hard drive containing $350,000 in bitcoin.

The 17-year-old’s lifestyle was intended to draw attention: Parties at the hottest clubs. Rented sports cars. Cuban link chains. Imitation Richard Mille watches.

California is full of young people who were transformed into ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — When she drove off in her car for the first time last month, my daughter had a smile as wide as I’d ever seen.

That first drive is freedom. It’s bliss. It’s exciting.

While she beamed, however, I froze. The next hour or so seemed surreal.

It had been almost 25 years since I’d had that same feeling — albeit after a ...Read more

'THEY WILL KILL YOU'

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, language and brief sexual content/nudity.

What it’s about: A woman infiltrates a mysterious Manhattan apartment building in hopes of rescuing her sister.

The kid attractor factor: This is an extremely violent horror action comedy — not for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Don...Read more

Q. My ex just told me in one breath that he is getting married and then, with the next breath, invited me to the wedding. As good as we all get along, I was a little shocked -- and I really don’t want to go. Our daughter will be the flower girl and I’m concerned she may be uncomfortable. How do I decline the invitation without offending him?...Read more

Grandma is close at heart. Literally. And permanently.

A picture was in this morning’s paper of a young man proudly showing a tattoo of his beloved late grandma on his chest, along with a quote from her.

Sweet. Very, very sweet.

Naturally, with 11 grands, I ask myself, “What are the chances?”

At this stage of the game, the best I could...Read more

Money buys silence. Status buys patience … And reputation? Well, that buys second chances.

The following novels understand this all too well, and dismantle the privileged systems without mercy. Set among rehab centers built to protect the famous, towns that quietly adjusted to old crimes and communities governed by image and inheritance, ...Read more

CHICAGO — Planned Parenthood of Illinois has agreed to pay $500,000 following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission into allegations that its white employees faced harassment and discrimination, according to the federal agency.

The EEOC investigated charges made by multiple employees and found “reasonable ...Read more

'PROJECT HAIL MARY'

Rated PG-13 for some thematic material and suggestive references.

What it’s about: An unassuming science teacher finds himself alone in space trying to save the world and befriending an alien.

The kid attractor factor: This sweet and heartwarming sci-fi epic appeals mostly to adults but might draw kids as well with its ...Read more

Q. I see my daughter every other weekend, and it's not enough. I saw her more often before I took my current job, but I now work the swing shift and get home at 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. I'm thinking about changing jobs to an 8-5, moving to another county, and then applying for full custody. Her mother can have every other weekend and see ...Read more

In this Age of Review and Return, almost 93% of all shoppers read reviews before making a purchase. Even though we review before we buy, we often return the purchase after it arrives.

There was a time when returns were a rarity. Oh, there were exceptions, but you had to face a stern clerk, who often consulted a stern manager. Now, you just ...Read more