Trump’s immigration raids roil LA. How it plays out could matter in other cities.

Los Angeles has become ground zero for America’s immigration face-off. Continuing confrontations on the streets over deportation enforcement have advanced to the courtroom. Last week, the Trump administration sued the city over its “sanctuary” policy. Immigrant advocates, joined by the city, are suing to challenge the legality of the federalContinue Reading

What causes flash floods? Here’s how they get so destructive so quickly

ByChristina Nunez and Domonique Tolliver Flooding is one of the most common, and most destructive, natural disasters in the world. Triggered by heavy rains, storm surges, or rapid snowmelt, floods can strike with little to no warning. Climate change is fueling more intense storms, leading to heavier, faster rainstorms.  RecentContinue Reading

The story behind Caesar salad

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Crisp, fresh and satisfying, Caesar salad is a dish that’s conquered dining outlets the world over, from your neighbourhood bistro and Pret A Manger to Michelin-starred marvels like Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles. While mayonnaise-heavy iterations haunt room-service menus in hotelsContinue Reading