Comment on Illinois: State Of Embarrassment

Two hundred Utah ski patrollers returned to work Thursday after voting to accept a new labor contract and end a nearly two-week strike that closed many trails and caused long lift lines at the ones that remained open during a busy time of year at the country’s biggest ski resort. The Park City Ski Professional Ski Patrol Association claimed victory, saying in a statement that Broomfield-based Vail Resorts, which owns Park City Mountain Resort, acceded to its key demands including a $2-an-hour base-pay increase and raises for senior ski patrollers. “This contract is more than just a win for our team — it’s a groundbreaking success in the ski and mountain worker industry.

Ella Purnell in "Fallout."Amazon Prime VideoWildfires have torn through Los Angeles, destroying homes and displacing residents. Major Hollywood productions have paused shooting. They include "Fallout," one Amazon's biggest hits last year, and "Grey's Anatomy."As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to tear through swathes of the city, Hollywood has responded by pausing multiple TV and film productions.

While exploring Florida's 30A, I spent time at Seaside, Rosemary Beach, and Alys Beach. Terri PetersI spent time along Florida's 30A in three towns: Seaside, Rosemary Beach, and Alys Beach. Each beach town was very different, and the one I liked best felt the most "Florida" to me. The 30A beach town I'd recommend for a first-time visitor is Seaside for its great food and vibes.

Chinese leader Xi JinpingLi Xueren/Xinhua via Getty Images; iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIChinese bond investors have grown increasingly pessimistic in recent weeks. Yields on the 10-year government bond have plunged to all-time lows. Analysts are likening the situation to Japan's "lost decades," a deflationary era marked by a steep economic slowdown. Yields on China's government bonds are tanking, triggering worries that the world's second-biggest economy could be facing a multiyear economic downturn.

Cherie Rohn took up fencing at home at 75. Now she trains every week as well as doing ballroom dancing. Cherie RohnCherie Rohn, 79, took up fencing at 75. She also works out and does ballroom dancing. She shared some of her secrets to staying so active at almost 80.

The view from a flight passing over the Palisades fire on Tuesday. Mark Viniello/Mark Viniello via REUTERSAir travel is being disrupted by strong winds and wildfires in Los Angeles. Several airlines have waived change fees for flights to Los Angeles and Orange County. Some flights to Burbank were diverted, and passengers photographed the fires from the skies.