Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the smooth-voiced singer who helped popularize the reggae genre, has died at age 81, his wife announced on ...

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

The tension is personal for Almendares: He’s a Honduran immigrant who is protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. “I’m choosing not to live fearful or scared, I ...

Why wildfire survivors are trying so hard to relight ‘Altadena’s beautiful little beacon’ for the holidays

In the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, a 35-foot-tall structure made of bright lights and giant metal crossbeams withstood the deadly Eaton Fire’s flames. Its story reached back nearly a ...

Underscored’s Guide to Emergency Preparation

It’s vital to stay prepared for extreme weather, emergencies and natural disasters. Here’s the best gear we’ve tested, including emergency radios, first aid kits, bug out bags and more.