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 CNN

KFC suspends its 'finger lickin' good' slogan because of coronavirus - CNN

Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to pause using its "finger lickin' good" slogan because ... well, that's probably not the best idea right now.

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

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.

Politics | Other Politics

White House proposes $26 billion NASA budget for 2023

Artemis and climate change are among the priorities for the Biden administration in its 2023 NASA budget request.

Politics | Other Politics

Entire NY Democratic congressional delegation now calling for Cuomo's resignation

The entire Democratic congressional delegation of New York has called on Gov.

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

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.

Sports | Sports

Rejoice Braves fans, the World Series championship is real

Atlanta wins its first World Series championship since 1995

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.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Landmark Theatres' Pico Location to Close at End of May

Movie-goers took to Twitter today with sadness and concern for L.A.'s dwindling supply of arthouse film theaters following news that the Landmark Theatres Pico location will close its doors at the end of the month after 15 years.  

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

El Matador State Beach In Malibu Is America's Most Beautiful

El Matador State Beach in Malibu, California, just may be the most beautiful beach in the entire United States.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Long Beach—the coastal city where Los Angeles County meets Orange County.

Long Beach—the coastal city where Los Angeles County meets Orange County.


Birthplace to Snoop Dogg and Frank Ocean, and home to many of Los Angeles' beloved local businesses that contributes to its busy dining and shopping scene, Long Beach is truly a g

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

How and where to get free COVID and Flu test kits in LA County

New program is aimed at expanding access for people unable to make appointments

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.

News | In The News

Headlines: Family-Owned Restaurant in Chinatown Receives $13,000 Gas Bill

Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood Restaurant, the Chinatown-based eatery known for their Chinese turkeys, received a gas bill totaling more than $13,000 in charges for the month of January.

News | In The News

Kremlin will annex 4 regions of Ukraine on Friday

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia confirmed on Thursday it will formally annex parts of Ukraine where occupied areas held Kremlin-orchestrated “referendums” on living under Moscow’s rule that the Ukrainian government and the West denounced as illegal and rigged

News | In The News

Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees to resign

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, his office said Thursday, ending an unprecedented political crisis over his future that has paralyzed Britain's government. An official in Johnson's Downing Street office confirmed the prime

News | In The News

Paddleboard Duo Rescues Swimmer Attacked By Great White Shark Off California Beach

“The shark bite was unlucky. But after that I ... had so much good luck," the survivor said after his horrifying encounter.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The "secret" to Quentin Tarantino's dialogue

Quentin Tarantino's scripts are the stuff of legend. Dialogue is famously hard to get right, but Tarantino's pulses with a certain purity. This is his secret.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Quentin Tarantino's Movies Ranked By Their Excellent Soundtracks

Tarantino is one of the modern masters of the movie soundtrack. Here's how his movies stack up.

Entertainment | Entertainment

10 Great ’80s Comedies You Can Stream Right Now

From Tom Hanks to Rick Moranis, you can find some of the most popular comedic stars of the ’80s on the streaming services of the 2020s.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Cobra Kai Showrunner Explains Why They Didn’t Cross The ‘Point Of No Return’ In Season 5

They almost crossed a line.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Welcome (back) to the party, pal: Bruce Willis returns to 'Die Hard' tower

Welcome (back) to the party, pal: Bruce Willis returns to 'Die Hard' tower

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.