Politics | From CNN

Biden’s debate performance sets off alarm bells for Democrats | CNN Politics

Alarm bells are ringing among top Democrats over the 2024 presidential race and President Joe Biden’s political future, with the president’s debate performance leaving some to openly question whether Biden can stay atop of the Democratic ticket.

I’m a democrat, and this was embarrassing.

Politics | From CNN

On Election Eve, Dems Confront Nightmare Scenario

Democrats close their midterm election campaign Monday facing the nightmare scenario they always feared -- with Republicans staging a gleeful referendum on Joe Biden's struggling presidency and failure to tame inflation.

Politics | From CNN

SoFi Stadium and the Super Bowl: 6 cool features of the NFL's newest venue | CNN Travel

Like the Super Bowl itself, the new SoFi Stadium is full of superlatives. It's got a six-acre lake and an enormous videoboard hovering over the field. Find out what else makes it unique.

Politics | From CNN

Tropical Storm Henri: Crews work to restore power for more than 60,000 in the Northeast - CNN

Utility crews are working to restore power to more than 56,000 customers throughout the Northeast after Tropical Storm Henri tore through the region Sunday, causing more than 100,000 customers to lose power at its peak.

Politics | From CNN

Roosevelt Hotel in New York to close after nearly 100 years due to the coronavirus pandemic

The Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan cites the coronavirus pandemic and slowdown in the hospitality industry as reasons for the closure.

Politics | From the HuffPost

'Mass Murder': Trump's Coronavirus Confession Is Already Being Used In Attack Ads | HuffPost

New videos hit the president for saying he asked his advisers to slow testing for coronavirus.

Politics | From the HuffPost

The Heartbreak Of Elizabeth Warren | HuffPost

As the senator exits the 2020 presidential race, her supporters wonder if they’ll ever see a woman president.

Politics | From the HuffPost

Ocasio-Cortez's Clapback At Ted Cruz's Croissant Tweet Exposes GOP's Hypocrisy | HuffPost

The New York congresswoman told the Texas senator the GOP's policies treat people as disposable.

Politics | From the HuffPost

Elizabeth Warren Suggests Trump May Be In Prison By 2020 | HuffPost

“By the time we get to 2020, Donald Trump may not even be president. In fact, he may not even be a free person,” she said to applause.

Politics | From the HuffPost

Donald Trump Says You Need A Picture ID To Buy Groceries In America | HuffPost

The president made the comment while pushing for voter ID laws at a Florida rally.

Politics | Other Politics

Chuck Grassley: Congress 'delegated too much authority' to president on trade

Chuck Grassley, who co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to limit President Donald Trump’s trade authority, said he thinks Congress has “delegated too much authority to the president.”

Politics | Other Politics

Jamie Dimon, Bill Ackman, Larry Fink weigh in on Trump's tariffs

As US stocks tumble after Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, some key finance figures have issued caution over the trade policies' economic impact.

Politics | Other Politics

Mayor Bass Rescinds Garcetti's Final Executive Order to Light Hollywood Sign - MyNewsLA.com

Mayor Karen Bass rescinded former Mayor Eric Garcetti’s final executive directive that would have created a program to illuminate the Hollywood sign, a representative for Bass confirmed Friday. The Los Angeles Times first reported that Bass shut down the

Politics | Other Politics

Trump's awful night

Happy Wednesday. Smart Brevity™ count: 1,497 words ... 5½ minutes. Edited by Noah Bressner.

Politics | Other Politics

The Democrats Are Not Dead Yet | The New Republic

Despite conventional wisdom, the party is not doomed in November’s midterm elections. The economy, Covid-19, the invasion of Ukraine, and the January 6 insurrection are all wild cards.

Miscellaneous | Other Interesting Stories

What Do the Numbers on Gas Pump Buttons Mean?

Whether you automatically press the 87 button at the gas pump or opt for a higher grade, this is what your fuel's octane rating measures.

Miscellaneous | Other Interesting Stories

Big Cars Are Killing Americans - The Atlantic

The government can no longer allow the auto industry to treat walkers and bikers like collateral damage.

Clearly, the people buying these huge trucks either are narcissistically or extremely insecure. These is absolutely no reason to buy a truck that’s as huge as every truck on the market. SUV’s we’re already bad enough. Now another stupid trend is killing Americans while most people think it’s totally ok.

Miscellaneous | Other Interesting Stories

McDonald’s French Fries May Cure Baldness

The oil used to cook the fast food fries may hold the cure for baldness.

Miscellaneous | Other Interesting Stories

7 awkward situations people didn't have to worry about 30 years ago

Awkward moments are a given if you're a human being who works, dates, and has friends. But some of the most awkward situations possible have to do with digital technology and would have been unimaginable to previous generations.

Miscellaneous | Other Interesting Stories

The Secret to Winning HQ Trivia, According to Host Scott Rogowsky

Listen up, HQties.

Food & Drink | LA Spots

The ultimate fried-chicken crawl in L.A. Here's where to go

The goal was to hit as many female-run restaurants serving fried chicken in a day as possible. We made it to 10.

Food & Drink | LA Spots

A New All-Day Restaurant Grows at Downtown’s Historic Ace Hotel

The incoming Loam will pull from the rich soil of LA culinary influence, with lots of vegetables available from breakfast to dinner

Food & Drink | LA Spots

Inside El Cholo: How the old-school Mexican restaurant thrived in LA for almost a century

Eighty-seven-year-old Ron Salisbury is the keeper of tortilla culture in Southern California by both pedigree and life experience.

Food & Drink | LA Spots

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warns of possible new stay-at-home order

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is warning of another set of stay-at-home orders if COVID-19 hospitalization and infection rates continue to rise.

Food & Drink | LA Spots

The 16 Hottest Restaurants in LA Right Now, November 2019

Where to eat right now in the City of Angels

Sports | Sports

Final Four: With both teams still standing, UConn and NC State are in unpredecedented territory

2024 is the first time that two schools have both teams in the Final Four in the same season.

Sports | Sports

Dodgers' Lux out for season with torn ACL

Trending News & Rumors for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer & More

Sports | Sports

Pac-12 realignment, expansion live updates: 'More than a dozen' want to join conference

According to a report, 'more than a dozen' schools have inquired about joining the Pac-12 Conference in possible expansion.

Sports | Sports

Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully dies at age 94

"We have lost an icon," said Dodger President and CEO Stan Kasten. "Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports."

He is irreplaceable.

Sports | Sports

Cardinals all-star pitcher Andrew Miller retires from MLB after 16 seasons - Sports Illustrated

The two-time All-Star revolutionized relief pitching, especially in the postseason.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Yamashiro restaurant, surrounding property in Hollywood is now on sale

The famous Yamashiro restaurant and its surrounding property in Hollywood is on the market with a hefty price tag.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Larry H. Parker, famed LA accident attorney, dies at 75

Billed as one of the early adopters of TV advertising by lawyers, he made a name for himself, insisting that “We’ll fight for you!”

He was a fixture of L.A. my whole life.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Apartment under LA bridge on market for $250,000, in high demand

This Alhambra apartment under a bridge is one of the 10 Los Angeles County properties under $250,000.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Beloved L.A. video store Vidiots set to reopen in June with bar, theater - CBS Los Angeles

The store closed in 2017, but is set to return after a number of celebrities assisted in fundraising efforts, including Aubrey Plaza, Elijah Wood and Patton Oswalt.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

10 Facts About the Hollywood Sign

When developers put up a larger-than-life advertisement for their new L.A. housing development in 1923, they had no idea it would become one of the most iconic landmarks of all time.

News | In The News

Asking rents skyrocket as LA fires destroy homes | LAist

For one listing, rent jumped nearly 86% since September. In an interview with LAist, the agent said she told her client, “People are desperate, and you can probably get good money.”

News | In The News

Hilary track and updates: 1st ever tropical storm watch issued in Southern California

Hilary, now a powerful Category 4 hurricane, is expected to make landfall in Mexico's Baja California on Sunday.

News | In The News

The historically iconic Westwood Fox Village Theatre is listed for sale

This post was updated July at 9:27 p.m. Newmark Capital Markets published an updated sale listing for the Fox Village Theatre in Westwood on June 20.

News | In The News

Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan dies at 92

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has died at the age of 92.

News | In The News

Vladimir Putin's Doctor Mysteriously Dies Soon After Identity Was Made Public

Earlier last month, the doctor was named as the obstetrician who helped deliver Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva’s two children.

That is mysterious.

Entertainment | Entertainment

‘Cobra Kai’ to Close With One Final Clash in Trailer for Final Episodes

In the trailer for the final episodes of Cobra Kai, Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence team up for a final round, releasing on Netflix Feb. 13.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Chris Pine's Star Trek 4 Pitch Is Exactly What The Franchise Needs

Chris Pine has a pretty good idea for how to make a new Star Trek movie.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Cobra Kai’s Ralph Macchio Breaks Down Daniel’s Reaction to That Miyagi Bombshell

Cobra Kai's Ralph Macchio breaks down Daniel's big discovery in Season 6, Episode 3 and how Miyagi's secrets will affect Daniel going forward.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Ralph Macchio & Jackie Chan’s Karate Kid Movie Means Another Character Return Is Now Way More Likely

Since Ralph Macchio & Jackie Chan have been confirmed as cast members for the new Karate Kid film, another franchise character's return seems likely.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Star Wars Is About to Get its Biggest Reboot Since 2015

The Rey-centric New Jedi Order Star Wars movie is using a similar time jump the saga has tried before. But this time, in a whole new way.

News | Health Care

Appeals courts differ on Obamacare; Supreme Court case likely

The battle over Obamacare took a dramatic turn, with two federal appeals courts handing down opposite rulings.

This is unfortunate. I was hoping that they would throw the whole thing out. We need Obamacare!

News | Health Care

Supreme Court Exempts Religious Companies From Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate

By a 5-4 vote in the case of Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, the Supreme Court ruled this morning that the federal government cannot require

News | Health Care

Obamacare’s Enrollment Figures Just Got Even Better

At least 8 million people have signed up for health insurance through Obamacare, President Obama announced this afternoon in what amounted to his second ACA-themed victory lap at the White House this month. The total number of enrollees has been serving l

News | Health Care

Obamacare Is On a Winning Streak

Strong enrollment and falling costs are giving the White House a lot of positive headlines.

News | Health Care

Four Charts On How Health Care Has Changed Since 'Mad Men'

News | Clean Energy

Revolutionary new solar panels don’t need sunlight to generate energy

New solar panels that don't need sunlight have been invented and could revolutionize the green energy initiative.

News | Clean Energy

Scientists Finally Uncovered a Major Efficiency Flaw Holding Back Solar Cells

Perovskite has a lot going for it in our search for a cheap, efficient way to harvest solar energy. With a dusting of organic molecules, these crystalline structures have been able to convert more than a quarter of the light falling onto them into

News | Clean Energy

Futuristic Solar Plants Plagued by Glitches, Poor Training - Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

News | Clean Energy

After 40 Years of Hunting, Scientists Identify a Key Flaw in Solar Panel Efficiency

Solar panels are fantastic pieces of technology, but we need to work out how to make them even more efficient – and last year, scientists solved a 40-year-old mystery around one of the key obstacles to increased efficiency.

News | Clean Energy

The Hydrogen Economy Is Within Grasp And Progressive Energy Companies Know It

The hydrogen economy is within grasp — the type of progress that can rollback the effects of climate change. The goal is to produce hydrogen from a carbon-free source and in doing so, displaces fossil fuels.

Food & Drink | Food

LaCroix, Bai and beyond: Are fruit-flavored waters good for you?

We break down what's really in these trendy, enhanced beverages.