It’s lights out for another popular retailer as over 100 stores are set to close. Cato Fashions — a North Carolina-based women’s retail chain — has just announced it will shut down roughly 120 stores by the end of 2026. The 80-year-old value retailer revealed in a press release that it will axe only the … Read more
Say it ain’t so. Burbank’s spooky ‘clown house’ won’t return this Halloween, much to the horror of the attraction’s dedicated fans. “We here at Burbank Clown House are sad to announce that we will be dark for the 2026 season,” organizers shared in late September Instagram post. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter … Read more
New York City may have a new state of emergency: There’s no Diet Coke. In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, fizzy diehards point to particularly egregious offenders like Amazon Fresh, which allegedly has been dry for nearly a month, with dis-honorable mentions for Fresh Direct, Costco and Target. Resources are low, and the danger is … Read more
It’s not such sweet news. Diet and mental health are linked, with research showing that what we eat is linked to the development of issues like depression and anxiety. And one study in particular has found early exposure to a popular food could cause anxiety later in life. Diet and mental health are linked, and … Read more
Call it mad cow. After over 100 years, the iconic cheese brand known for its guffaw has officially wiped the smile off its face. The century-old company, Laughing Cow, has just announced a huge packaging change to replace its main character’s smile. Shoppers in the cheese aisle will spot an abrupt mood shift as the … Read more
Fur-ever immortalized. Archaeologists have unearthed a mosaic a Roman household commissioned to honor its beloved dog and cat nearly 2,000 years ago. The artwork, believed to date to the late second or third century AD, was found inside the remains of a Roman villa beneath the ancient harbor city of Adramytteion on Turkey’s Aegean coast, … Read more
The tamale was once a familiar presence on Mexican restaurant menus in the United States, sharing space with tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Increasingly, though, diners looking for one may have to search. Tamale entrées have dropped 7.8% from menus over the past five years, according to Technomic’s Ignite Menu data comparing the second quarters of … Read more
Olive Garden is good for more than just unlimited breadsticks, and a recent survey found the Italian restaurant chain is a top choice among baby boomers. YouGov’s U.S. restaurant brand rankings asked 7,500 adults ages 65 and older which casual dining chain they would consider visiting next. Of those 7,500 adults, 33.8% responded that they would choose … Read more
Another day, another Downtown Los Angeles business shuttered. The latest sad news for the long-struggling section of the city is the closure of Rossoblu — a celebrated Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian restaurant that toughed it out for nearly a decade in the Fashion District. Known for handmade pasta and Bolognese specialties, the beloved-by-many eatery will serve … Read more
It’s time to say goodbye. Labor Day marked the end of the 2027 summer season for the South-Central Pennsylvania park, which seasonally closed down for the 120th summer. And with that, the sweet amusement park has said sayonara to a fan favorite ride — the Tidal Force. The 32-year-old water ride is setting sail, leaving … Read more
A beloved Los Angeles pizza joint is closing up shop at its Las Vegas Strip outpost — prompting devastated fans to beg the shop to open another in Sin City. Mulberry Street Pizzeria is wrapping up a five-year run at Resorts World Las Vegas, serving its last slices on Sept. 14, they announced on Instagram … Read more
For decades, Labor Day in the Hamptons meant the crowds left, shared houses emptied and locals reclaimed their towns from chaotic summer tourists. Known colloquially as “Tumbleweed Tuesday,” the day after Labor Day once marked a real economic and cultural cutoff between the frenetic summer season and the quiet months that followed. But that timeline … Read more
Last stop. Electric Owl, the railway-themed West Hollywood haunt beloved for its retro train-car aesthetics and happy hour hangs, has abruptly hit the brakes after nearly a decade in business. Located just off Sunset Boulevard, the restaurant and bar announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday. Electric Owl in West Hollywood is closing after 10 … Read more
Bahama Breeze is about to blow away for good. Earlier this year, parent company — Darden Restaurants — announced all Bahama Breeze locations would close down for good, sailing away after 30 years. The Orlando-based chain revealed 14 of its restaurants would shut down while 28 would be converted into other Darden brand eateries (Olive … Read more
Los Angeles Dodgers fans have fallen in love with SportsNet LA sideline reporter Kirsten Watson. But it seems that Watson’s romantic love is elsewhere. Watson, who has been on the Dodgers’ broadcast team as a reporter and host since 2021, made an Instagram post on Monday that included a mirror selfie video of her being … Read more
As with the changing of the leaves, so too has Trader Joe’s restocked their fall favorites. It’s time to say goodbye to Patio Potato Chips, Beach Day Gummy Candy, Watermelon Lemonade Sparkling Water and other summer staples at Trader Joe’s. As warm weather drifts away, autumn’s cozy vibes are just days away. To help gear … Read more
Go ahead and pour another cup. While some may find extra padding more attractive, too much body fat can be harmful to health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and more. However, a leaner physique could be one drink away, according to research out of Finland, and it’s one of the … Read more
Hundreds of fans lined the streets of a seaside Welsh village on Saturday to bid farewell to late singer Bonnie Tyler as her coffin was brought home. The Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star, beloved worldwide for her 1983 chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” died last month in a hospital in Portugal. She was 75. Tyler … Read more
It’s a touchy subject. A “devoted” 21-year Walmart employee walked into work, allegedly received a hug from a frequent shopper, and was then fired. Kenneth Schmitz, who goes by Kenny, has been working at the Manitowoc Walmart location in Wisconsin for over 20 years. He recently celebrated his 21st anniversary back in May when a … Read more
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