Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

How You Can Help Victims of the Current California Wildfires

The massive wildfires taking place in Northern California have quickly become the second largest wildfires to take place in California’s history. With the government declaring it a Major Disaster over the weekend, it leaves many Southern California reside

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

The Inventor of Ibuprofen Accidentally Discovered It Could Help a Hangover | Mental Floss

It all started when Dr. Stewart Adams took too many vodka shots the night before speaking at a Moscow conference.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

8 Places From Southern California's Past That We Will Never Stop Missing

These destinations may no longer exist in Southern California, but that sure doesn't stop us from all the fond memories.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

NASA's Offering Online Astronaut Training While You're Stuck in Lockdown

Who hasn't dreamt of escaping to the stars? Especially now, with most of us confined to limited spaces and steeped in tragic news.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

What You Need to Know About Getting Your Real ID Now

Full enforcement is scheduled for the beginning of October.

Science & Technology | Tech

iPhone 13 release date: When can we expect to see the new phones?

It may seem like the iPhone 12 just came out, but Apple is already looking towards the iPhone 13. Here's what we know about a potential release date.

Science & Technology | Tech

Google’s next big Chrome update will rewrite the rules of the web

Google’s impending takedown of third-party cookies in Chrome is a big win for privacy. And Google

Science & Technology | Tech

Beware! Nasty Windows 10 bug can corrupt your hard drive — and it's super easy to trigger

Security researchers have warned about a Windows 10 bug that can cause major damage to your hard drive, and all it takes is to look at a folder it's hiding in.

Science & Technology | Tech

Amazon Might Be Working on an Alexa-Enabled Sleep Apnea Gadget

Amazon might be working on an Alexa-enabled device that could potentially track sleep and detect sleep apnea, according to a Business Insider report.

Science & Technology | Tech

26 great apps for your new 2020 Windows PC

If you’re switching to Windows for the first time or you just want to step up your Microsoft Store game, these are some of the best apps to consider.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Don’t Worry, the Cinerama Dome (Likely) Won’t Get Demolished

The Cinerama Dome, the iconic mid-century theater in Hollywood, is closing due to the pandemic, leaving moviegoers, industry stars, and architecture fans concerned about its fate and rallying to save the building from demolition.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Demolition Begins at the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel | National Trust for Historic Preservation

An update on one significant loss from the 2020 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list and some good news on others.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

An architect’s time capsule midcentury home is for sale in Glendale

Los Angeles architect Gus Stamos built this modest Chevy Chase Canyon home in Glendale for his family in 1968, and its retro interiors have stood the test of time

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Retro Hotel Finds for the Mid Century Road Tripper

This fall, pick a retro hotel that will put you in the middle of true mid century style. From Boston to Florida, there's a mid century paradise to find.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Perfectly preserved midcentury modern asking $2.2M in Pasadena - Curbed LA

It’s on the market for the first time in six decades

Politics | Politics

A president hasn't refused to attend the inauguration of his successor in 152 years. Donald Trump will change that

Trump will join presidents Andrew Johnson, John Adams and John Quincy Adams in choosing not to attend the inauguration of his successor.

Politics | Politics

Trump says he won't participate in virtual debate with Biden

President Trump's next debate with former Vice President Joe Biden will be held virtually, amid concerns about the president's case of COVID-19.

Politics | Politics

Trump says new stimulus checks are finally on the way – here’s everything you need to know – BGR

In an interview Monday with a TV news reporter, Trump seemed to confirm that Americans will be getting a new stimulus check soon. During the interview, which you can watch below, Trump suggests those checks will be part of a "generous" new coron

Politics | Politics

Trump suspends travel between US and Europe for 30 days

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic. Trump...

Politics | Politics

California Lottery officials shortchanged schools by millions, state audit says

The California state controller has also launched a probe into 30,000 scratch-off lottery tickets given to the audience of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

The lottery is corrupt. The schools were always an excuse.

Travel | Travel

Why I (almost) always book one-way flights

Here's why I choose to book one-way flights -- and not round-trip -- when planning future travel.

Travel | Travel

This Hip Hotel's 'Radical' Pricing Model Lets You Pay What You Wish

One of the most frustrating travel experiences is shelling out big bucks for a hotel stay, only to find that the rooms don't quite look like the photos, the amenities aren't as advertised or the...

Travel | Travel

The TWA Hotel Will Start Accepting Reservations Next Week

Starting at noon EST on Feb. 14, the TWA Hotel will begin accepting reservations for stays starting May 15.

Travel | Travel

Forgetting to put your phone on airplane mode could cost you

A passenger on board a flight with the Irish airline Aer Lingus forgot to put his phone in airplane mode and was hit with a high bill.

Travel | Travel

Those Bins in the Airport Security Line Are Germ-Infested Cesspools | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Gross!

Humor | Funny Stuff

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Hilariously Summarized and Made Fun of in 90 seconds

Crude summaries of Star Wars are always great but here’s an especially silly one from Movie Blast. Instead of just simplifying the story (which it does), it also pokes fun of the movie and in turn, skewers all of us at the same time. Rey becomes Ray Rom

Humor | Funny Stuff

Tour De France Won By Rowdy, Tattooed Biker From Harley Davidson Team - The Onion - America's Finest News Source

PARIS—In what many are calling the single most dominant performance in the 112-year history of the event, the 2015 Tour de France was won Sunday by Jason “Scab” Vickerson of the Harley Davidson Team.

Humor | Funny Stuff

25 Things to Look for While Watching the 24-Hour A Christmas Story Marathon

You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart. But can you spot A Christmas Story’s flubs?

Humor | Funny Stuff

10 Party Moments Only Sober People Understand

Humor | Funny Stuff

‘NCIS’ To Cease Print Edition

NEW YORK—Longtime readers are already mourning the end of an era as CBS announced today that at the end of this month it would cease print operations of the popular drama NCIS after several years of diminishing ad revenue and subscription rates.

Home Improvement | Home Improvement

How to Stain Wood Furniture

How to stain wood and wood furniture yourself at home. The best way to apply wood stain, varnish and refinish your vintage furniture.

Home Improvement | Home Improvement

33 Amazing Ideas That Will Make Your House Awesome | Bored Panda

We've all got some sort of idea of how our dream home might look. Some of us have just got to have a pool, while others want clever modern design, sustainability, or integration with natural elements. No matter what it is that makes your dream home unique

History | Historic Los Angeles

The History Los Angeles Has Lost to the Pandemic

The city is opening up, but here are some landmarks and treasures that we miss already.

History | Historic Los Angeles

So Long, Sears. What Comes Next For These Empty Architectural Behemoths?: LAist

In Boyle Heights, the nine-story, Art Deco store that started it all is a strange mix of bustling commerce and yawning, empty space.

History | Historic Los Angeles

How Tarantino's Team Turned LA Back 50 Years For 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'

A tour around the city with location manager Rich Schuler and production designer Barbara Ling

History | Historic Los Angeles

“Picture Book: A Musso & Frank Tribute” on Vimeo

The Musso and Frank Grill has always been a beacon of light for literary Los Angeles. From Hemingway and Fitzgerald to Chandler and Bukowski, think of what’s…

History | Historic Los Angeles

Coffee shop is taking over 1940s gas station in Koreatown - Curbed LA

The company’s founder says "the iconic 1940s Texaco Station will be celebrated and preserved to its original aesthetic as much as possible."

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

15 Feast-Worthy Steakhouses in Los Angeles

Look no further for properly cooked meat, satisfying sides, and well-made drinks

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

First Look: L.A.'s Famed Formosa Cafe Debuts $2.4 Million Refresh | Hollywood Reporter

On June  28, L.A.'s storied Formosa Cafe returns after a two-year redo "to make it look almost exactly the same."

It looks like they (whew) did a great job.

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

Josiah Citrin and Hans Rockenwagner to Open a Throwback Steakhouse in Culver City - Eater LA

The former Frank Sinatra haunt gets new life

What these guys never get is that you can't rip out the carpet, put in modern furniture, play crap music, make the menu pretentious (meaning "signature" anything), add bouncers and charge $18 for a martini and expect ANYONE who actually cares to see the place as authentically "old school."

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

Sorry New York, California Is A Better Place To Eat Now

Iconic mainstays like baked goat cheese at Chez Panisse and new classics like shrimp tacos dorados at Mariscos Jalisco ripple through American dining

Yeah it is!

Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants

The 18 Best New Restaurants in America! - Eater

Where to eat — and what to order — at 2018’s best restaurants across the US

News | The News

Eyewitness Newsmakers: Mayor Eric Garcetti discusses vaccine progress, reopening restaurants in Los Angeles

Mayor Eric Garcetti says Los Angeles COVID-19 case rates are dropping enough that the county may soon leave the state's most restrictive purple tier, letting restaurants reopen indoor dining.

News | The News

Appointments are no longer needed to get tested for COVID-19 at L.A. city-run sites

People interested in getting tested can show up to one of the city’s testing sites during the normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Monday through Saturday, Mayor Eric Garcetti said…

News | The News

Metro considers congestion pricing for DTLA, I-10 Freeway, Santa Monica Mountains

Two years ago, the Metro Board of Directors voted to explore strategies to ease the snarling traffic that famously plague Los Angeles - including congestion pricing.  Now,

This will affect poorer people the most. It will also drive even more people out of Los Angeles. It is another myopic and stupid plan by the officials who “run” Los Angeles.

News | The News

L.A. County to allow outdoor dining Friday after California lifts regional stay-at-home order

After Gov. Gavin Newsom lifted the regional stay-at-home order, Los Angeles County officials on Monday announced many venues can reopen and outdoor dining can resume Friday. The county is aligning with the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, allowing activitie

News | The News

Two Big LA Restaurants Close Because of ‘Draconian’ Outdoor Dining Ban

Plus, how to help the East Hollywood community cookouts, and the LA Times calls the lack of federal funding for restaurants a ‘national disgrace’

Entertainment | Entertainment

At 91, Clint Eastwood throws a punch and rides a horse in his new movie. And he’s not ready to quit

With 'Cry Macho,' Clint Eastwood may be the oldest American to direct and star in a major motion picture. But ask if anything has changed since his start and you get the verbal equivalent of an amused shrug.

Entertainment | Entertainment

We saw a never-before-seen 9 minute clip of 'No Time to Die' and it shows Daniel Craig’s Bond back in his Aston Martin

The clip showcases James Bond's classic Aston Martin once again getting him out of a jam in thrilling fashion.

Entertainment | Entertainment

James Bond: The impact of MGM’s Amazon deal on the 007 movie franchise explained

JAMES BOND studio MGM has been bought by Amazon and now a 007 expert and author has weighed in on the deal's impact on the film franchise going forwards.

Entertainment | Entertainment

AFI Launches Virtual Gallery of Robert Osborne's TCM Intros (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

The beloved TCM host died in 2017, but will live on forever on the website of the AFI, an institution he loved.

This is great.

Entertainment | Entertainment

5 Reasons Why Pulp Fiction Will Always Be Quentin Tarantino's Best Movie

I asked you what the best Quentin Tarantino movie is. And after all these years, there’s only one answer, Pulp Fiction.

Health & Fitness | Health

Is your brain really just a computer? - Business Insider

This is the only way out of the trap this universe puts on your brain.

Health & Fitness | Health

One scientist may have solved a mystery behind brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia

Microglia might hold the key to what causes Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, autism, schizophrenia, and other brain disorders.

Health & Fitness | Health

Science Says You Should Be Eating These Top Foods to Get Ahead at Work

Add these superfoods to your next grocery list right now.

Health & Fitness | Health

The best houseplants to clean the air in your home, as recommended by NASA

asy to care for, resilient, and a quick way to inject some nature into your living room - no wonder houseplants have recently made a comeback. But did you know they also clean the air in your home?

Health & Fitness | Health

The 6 Secrets to Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Because sleep deprivation, beer, and stress aren't doing you any favors.

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Design

An Hour From Atlanta, 'Skyhaven' Offers Mad Men Lifestyle - Curbed Atlanta

Want to live like Don Draper, but away from the rigors of city life? A home in Rome, about 70 miles from downtown Atlanta, offers the quintessential midcentury lifestyle. Even the name of the home, Skyhaven, evokes images of a Bond-esque existence.

News | News

Man dies after being struck by electric scooter in Venice

The victim died at the scene, according to the coroner’s office, which is still working to identify him.

News | News

3 L.A. County DMV employees admit to accepting cash bribes in exchange for licenses – Press Telegram

The employees accepted cash in exchange for giving drivers licenses to people who could not pass the written test, driving test, or both, court records showed.

News | News

L.A. County meets threshold to enter California’s least restrictive yellow tier; widest reopenings could come soon

Los Angeles County has one foot in the most lenient category of the state’s COVID-19 reopening system, a momentous achievement for a region that was once so ravaged by the coronavirus it was considered the epicenter of the pandemic in California. Accordin

News | News

Kroger closes 3 stores in Los Angeles over a $5-per-hour hazard pay mandate

Kroger said it will close three stores in Los Angeles after local officials mandated $5-per-hour hazard pay for grocery and drug store workers.

How do people not get that if you are forced to raise expenses, jobs will be cut?

Food & Drink | Wine

We Asked 10 Wine Pros: What's the Most Common Mistake People Make in Wine Country? | VinePair

To help you avoid making rookie mistakes on your next wine-cation, we asked 10 sommeliers for their top tips when visiting wine country.

Food & Drink | Wine

Today's Wine Glasses Are Almost Seven Times Larger Than They Were in 1700 | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Food & Drink | Wine

This small tweak could solve the biggest problem you have when pouring wine

So simple.

Sports | Sports

Baseball gathers behind home plate to honor Hammerin' Hank

ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Snitker choked back tears as he remembered Hank Aaron’s affection for those who didn’t possess his unparalleled talent on the baseball field. During his post-playing...

Sports | Sports

ESPN showed a graphic of Tom Brady and George Blanda at 43 years old, and NFL fans had so many jokes

ESPN ran a graphic which showed how differently Tom Brady and George Blanda had aged when they were playing in the NFL at 43.

Sports | Sports

Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda dies at 93

Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda has died at the age of 93 after suffering heart failure at his home Thursday night.

Sports | Sports

2020 NBA free agency: An updated look at the top 75 players on the market, from Fred VanVleet to Goran Dragic - CBSSport

It's still unclear exactly when free agency will begin, but here's a primer

Sports | Sports

Where Does Clayton Kershaw Rank Among 50 Best Starting Pitchers in MLB History?

A lack of postseason success was the one blemish on the resume of Clayton Kershaw, who had otherwise cemented his place as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history...