Politics | From CNN

California coronavirus: Crowds packed beaches despite shelter in place order

People descended on California beaches, hiking trails and parks over the weekend in open defiance of a state order to shelter in place and avoid close contact with others.

Politics | From CNN

Biden Leads in Tight Texas Race

View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com.

Politics | From CNN

2020 Democratic debate in South Carolina: Live coverage - CNNPolitics

Seven presidential candidates will take the stage at the tenth Democratic debate in South Carolina, just days before the state's primary. Follow here for the latest.

Politics | From CNN

Lawmakers clash over response to Iran missile strike at bases housing US forces - CNNPolitics

Two influential US Republican lawmakers called Iran's decision to launch more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi bases that hold US troops an "act of war" and said the country is under "direct attack," as their Democratic colleagues urged a more measured

Politics | From CNN

Bernie Sanders could actually win this thing - CNNPolitics

With the Iowa caucuses now less than a month away, a realization is setting in among the political class: Bernie Sanders has a very credible chance at winning the 2020 Democratic nomination.

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

James Mattis Denounces Trump as Threat to Constitution - The Atlantic

In an extraordinary condemnation, the former defense secretary backs protesters and says the president is trying to turn Americans against one another.

Politics | Other Politics

GOP sues California over Newsom's vote-by-mail order | TheHill

The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his order to send every registered voter in the state a ballot by mail for the November elections.

Politics | Other Politics

The PPP isn’t working. Here’s an idea: Get paychecks to people, directly

The short-term pain of job losses, furloughed and unemployed workers in food bank lines miles long, may lead to worse long-term effects: a deep, permanent dent on America's competitiveness.

The PPP does not work. Period.

Politics | Other Politics

Biden nabs Klobuchar, Buttigieg backing on Super Tuesday eve

HOUSTON (AP) — Rivals no more, Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg united behind Joe Biden's presidential bid on Monday as the Democratic Party's moderate wing scrambled to boost the former vice...

Politics | Other Politics

Pete Buttigieg to suspend presidential campaign

Buttigieg won the Iowa caucuses but performed poorly in South Carolina.

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.

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Roy Moore Retires From Politics To Spend More Quality Time With Someone's Kid

The Onion – America’s Finest News Source

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The 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America, According to OpenTable

OpenTable released their list of the 100 most scenic restaurants in America.

Food & Drink | LA Spots

The 16 Hottest Restaurants in LA Right Now, November 2019

Where to eat right now in the City of Angels

Food & Drink | LA Spots

The 15 Hottest Brunch Spots in Los Angeles, March 2019

Bacon, eggs benedict, bagels, and fried chicken — because why not

Food & Drink | LA Spots

Moody Chinatown Speakeasy Songbird Cafe Serves Coffee by Day, Cocktails by Night - Eater LA

Songbird offers coffee, cocktails, and live music to Chinatown denizens

Food & Drink | LA Spots

Five brand new eateries to check out in Los Angeles

A new casual Indian restaurant in Palms, and a new Laotian eatery in the Valley

Food & Drink | LA Spots

A Stunning Parisian Salon-Styled Cocktail Bar Opens in Downtown LA

LA’s most ambitious new cocktail spot makes all its own liqueurs

I like the way it looks, but they "make their own liqueurs"? Does LA really need yet another pretentious craft cocktail bar? It sounds SO pretentious.

Sports | Sports

Exploring the Meanings Behind Soccer Club Crests

Why is there a red devil in Man United's crest? How did a shamrock wind up in the center of a Greek power's badge? We take a close look and explain.

Sports | Sports

The Dodgers Have Paid A Huge Price In MLB’s Latest Cheating Scandal

The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw have had their legacies altered by the Astros and Red Sox cheating.

Sports | Sports

Underappreciated Clippers, not Lakers, are the NBA's best

The Clippers are also uniquely suited to attack the Lakers’ biggest defensive weakness, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes.

Sports | Sports

Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after being knocked out

Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after he was knocked out during his bout with Charles Conwell on Saturday night in Chicago.

Sports | Sports

Josh Hader’s Fastball Is Baseball’s Most Mysterious Pitch | FiveThirtyEight

Hitters know it’s coming, but they still can’t hit it.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Why officials aren't alarmed by spiking coronavirus numbers - Los Angeles Times

Bartenders over the weekend began mixing drinks, gyms turned on elliptical machines and nail salons began polishing away as Los Angeles County reopened more of its economy even as coronavirus cases continued to rise.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

LA City Council Moves Forward With Proposed Budget Cuts To LAPD – CBS Los Angeles

The committee voted to send the proposed cuts to the full council, which will consider directing city staff to compile a report that would examine how the reductions could be made without impacting basic policing services.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Here is what can now reopen in L.A. County, and here is what is still closed

Malls? Movie theaters? Hair salons? Here's a look at which L.A. County businesses can now open and which ones are still closed.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

L.A. County Considers If Some Cities Can Reopen Faster Than Others

According to L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, some individuals cities have asked about reopening faster than the rest of the county. Barger has asked both Los Angeles County Counsel and the Dept. of Public Health to provide an analysis on the possib

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Gov. Newsom releases guidelines to reopen dine-in restaurants, malls, offices and more in California

Governor Gavin Newsom released guidelines that dine-in restaurants, office buildings, shopping malls and other businesses across California will be required to follow in order to reopen.

News | In The News

LA City Council votes to cut Los Angeles Police Department budget by $150 million amid calls to 'defund the police'

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a $150 million cut to the LAPD's budget for the next fiscal year, a move that followed activists' mounting calls to "defund the police."

News | In The News

California orders bars closed in seven counties as coronavirus surges

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered seven counties, including Los Angeles, to shutter bars Sunday as new coronavirus cases surge in the state.

News | In The News

Apple temporarily re-closes 14 more Florida stores as COVID-19 numbers surge

After closing stores across four states, this was no doubt a bit of an inevitable: Following reporting earlier today, Apple has confirmed that it will be shutting down an additional 14 stores in Florida, joining the two it closed last week. The company se

News | In The News

George Floyd died from 'asphyxiation from sustained pressure,' independent autopsy says

The attorney for George Floyd's family, Benjamin Crump, will announced the findings of an independent autopsy Monday afternoon.

News | In The News

Coronvirus Impact: Pier 1 Imports to close all stores, cease retail operations - ABC7 Los Angeles

Pier 1 Imports wants to close all its stores for good as it struggles financially during the pandemic.

Entertainment | Entertainment

When Star Trek: The Next Generation Was Bad, It Was Truly Horrendous

There aren’t just a lot of candidates for the worst episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, I would contend there are a lot of worst episodes, period. It’s amazing how much terrible content this show produced while simultaneously reviving the beloved f

Entertainment | Entertainment

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ First Reactions Are In

The folks who attended the premiere of the new "Star Wars" flick have some feelings about it

Entertainment | Entertainment

Not Everything in Disney's Vault Is as Good as You Remember | WIRED

Disney+ gives streaming subscribers access to nearly all of the classic back catalog, but not all of the old movies stand the test of time.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Quentin Tarantino Has Made His Best Movie in a Decade

An epic and melancholy hangout film, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a film star grappling with his looming irrelevance.

I can’t wait!

Entertainment | Entertainment

Drogon's "Game Of Thrones" Ending Is Clearer If You Remember A Key Season Two Moment

By the end of the final episode "Game of Thrones" even Drogon has a conclusion, but it's only clear if you remember a key moment from earlier in the season

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

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.

News | Clean Energy

Thermal Battery Could Power Solar Systems Overnight - Geek

Solar power’s whole MO is converting sunlight into electricity—so nighttime use is usually out of the question. Or is it? Researchers from Curtin University in Australia are developing a thermal battery that would …

News | Clean Energy

BBC - Future - How to rehabilitate old oil supertankers

The enormous ships that ferry crude oil around the world embody the fossil fuel era and its legacy of pollution. But can they be transformed to be good for the environment?

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.

Food & Drink | Food

The best and worst foods for you at Trader Joe's

It's easy to be fooled by Trader Joe's packaging into thinking you're buying something healthy. This handy shopping guide will help you choose the best items.

Food & Drink | Food

How to eat out if you're vegan | Life and style | The Guardian

Which are the best cuisines for vegans? Our chefs and writers’ tips on what to order, what to avoid and what to ask. Plus, the best vegan-friendly restaurants around the country and where to eat on the high street

Food & Drink | Food

The Foolproof Steps to Making a Perfect French Omelette at Home

A classic French omelette has a smooth, silky exterior with little to no browning that cradles a tender, moist, soft-scrambled interior. The technique for making one is something every cook should learn—as long as you know these key steps, it's easy

I love a good omelette!