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Los Angeles County will lift its indoor masking requirement at K-12 schools and childcare sites beginning March 12, in line with the state’s announcement on Monday, Feb. 28, that California will lift its indoor mandate beginning the same date, citing falling coronavirus case and hospitalization rates, officials said. The county’s shift is, like the state’s, fueled by “improving conditions in many communities,” according to a state from L.A. County Public Health on Monday, not long after the state’s announcement. Gov. Gavin Newsom said California, Oregon and Washington are moving in tandem to lift the statewide rules, and instead only “strongly...

From Law & Order and Judge Judy to Netflix’s “Making A Murderer” that glued people to the screen for two whole seasons, our fascination with law (mystery and crime too, for that matter!) is stronger than ever. You can’t help but wonder what really happens behind the closed court doors. But thanks to one Redditor who asked “Lawyers of Reddit, what was your 'oh hold on' moment in court?” we may get some answers from people who have been there, done that. Below, we wrapped up some of the most interesting stories lawyers shared in the thread, so scroll down...

Over the last five weeks, Trigger Point has had fans on the edge of their seats, as Lana Washington and her team try to find out who is behind a series of co-ordinated terror attacks in London. Undoubtedly one of ITV’s most ambitious thrillers in recent times, it has featured stunts, explosions and some seriously technical props and costumes.  With the final episode now upon us, we’re taking a look behind the scenes of the hit drama to uncover all the secrets from set... 1. Trigger Point was conceived after the writer fell down a YouTube hole Writer Daniel Brierley was...

  By Steven Valvano On November 9, 1961, 27-year-old Brian Epstein stepped out of his Chapel Road record shop in Liverpool, England to check out a lunchtime appearance of the band he was hearing a lot about. He was questioning if a man his age should be visiting a place known as a club for the local “kids.” He had visited the Cavern Club when it was a jazz venue, but now it had become a non-alcohol teenage/early 20s club for Rock and Roll. The Beatles were the house band, only 200 steps away from his front door. The Cavern...

For many years pole dancing has had somewhat of a negative press with its associations with lured stripping clubs. In recent years, however, an increasing number of people are viewing pole dancing differently, seeing the great health benefits particularly in terms of toning and conditioning. The rise of using a pole at home as a workout is becoming a fitness phenomenon. As a result of the demand, a market has grown for poles that can be easily fitted in the comfort of your own home. But are the best poles for home use currently available in the market? This article...