Downtown Los Angeles’ dining scene just suffered another crushing blow. Sora Craft Kitchen, the intimate Turkish restaurant recognized as one of the best new restaurants in America by Esquire and spotlighted by the Michelin Guide, is closing its doors after a nightmare ordeal behind the scenes. Chef and owner Okay Inak announced on Sunday that … Read more
Kroger employees must wear company uniforms as the grocery giant updates its dress code for the first time in a decade. Nearly 400,000 in-store workers are required to wear company-issued shirts featuring Kroger’s shopping-cart logo, according to Bloomberg. Employees will wear T-shirts or polos while managers will get button-down shirts or quarter-zip jackets, all in … Read more
Thousands of bottles of a popular blood pressure medication are being recalled over concerns about effectiveness. Inventia Healthcare Limited is voluntarily recalling 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg (NDC: 64980-599-01, Batch No. RISA24002, expiration date April 2027) after they failed dissolution testing, which measures how the drug dissolves in the body. This is … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 70 now, and many of my friends and family spend our time together complaining about their various ailments. I, too, have had some problems but do not make them a part of our visits unless I’m asked about them. How can I rethink how to make these times more positive for everyone … Read more
Americans traveling to Cambodia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department as officials flag security and safety risks across parts of the country. The department issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for Cambodia on Sept. 15, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance. Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia shares borders with Thailand, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A good friend in our prayer circle, “Diane,” has a friend, “Suzy,” with whom several of us once socialized. We’ve all distanced ourselves because Suzy has anger and stability issues that have become increasingly frequent since her former spouse has begun dating again. Diane allows Suzy to verbalize all kinds of half-truths and … Read more
Have a change of heart. Research shows a simple swap in your daily life could keep your heart healthy. That’s important when every 34 seconds, someone in the US dies of heart disease. It’s the leading cause of death across sexes and racial groups in this country. One of the biggest risk factors is not … Read more
The 2026 NFL season kickoff continues on Thursday with the first international game of the season in Australia, though many fans have been complaining about a specific aspect of the Netflix stream. After Wednesday’s first game of the season between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, the Los Angeles Rams headed Down Under to … Read more
The quest for longevity is leaving some in worse shape than when they started. The FDA has issued a warning about a trendy supplement nicknamed the “master detoxifier” after receiving reports that it triggered scary sepsis-like symptoms in some people. At least 30 patients experienced side effects like fever, chills, pain, dizziness and signs of … Read more
Marcellus Wiley is no longer facing domestic violence charges in Florida, and to celebrate, the former NFL star called his accuser and estranged wife, Annemarie, a liar in a scathing statement on his X page. “The illusion is OVER,” the one-time Chargers Pro Bowler said just hours after Orange County, Fla. prosecutors revealed they were … Read more
It’s putting the “rent” in parent. A college student who lives with her mom recalled the shocking moment she received a contract outlining rules she had to follow — or be forced to pay a $500 fine. “This was left for me without any conversation first,” the woman, who goes by Kayla, captioned a TikTok … Read more
When it comes to medicine, not enough men are choosing to be safe rather than sorry. Dr. David Shusterman, a board-certified urologist and founder of UroLongevity and Modern Urologist, said there are a handful of health issues men regularly ignore — and they may pay for it down the line. “Ignoring symptoms is not toughness, … Read more
Burned waffles. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular European destination. On July 23, officials issued a Level 2 advisory urging Americans to “exercise increased caution” in Belgium due to crime, terrorism and unrest. The agency noted that petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations, and urged visitors to stay aware … Read more
Hold the bacon. Over 12,000 pounds of the pork product from Canada have been recalled after federal regulators slapped it with their highest-risk alert. The US Department of Agriculture issued the recall affecting product from Maple Leaf Foods of Mississauga, Ontario, on grounds it never underwent “import reinspection into the United States.” The US government … Read more
Aussies heading to this popular Italian hotspot have been warned not to break this shirtless and bikini rule — or they’ll cop a hefty fine. Varenna, a fishing village by Lake Como, is cracking down on tourists who wander the town wearing only their bikinis, and men flaunting their bare chests, fining them between €50 … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have four children, two of whom have congenital health issues we’ve been managing. One child is leading a “normal” life and is a spunky little kid. Our other child may be more impacted down the road, and we continue to seek answers. If people ask how either one of … Read more
America’s love affair with the Blizzard is on ice. Since early 2025, Dairy Queen has been in a franchise meltdown, closing at least 46 locations nationwide, with Texas taking the biggest hit after the chain operator, Project Lonestar, refused to renovate its restaurants, which got them iced out of the DQ family. Between February and … Read more
Turks and Caicos Islands regularly draw Americans with their white-sand beaches — but US officials are renewing safety warnings for travelers. The US State Department on Tuesday updated its Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for the British Overseas Territory. The islands are best known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs and luxury resorts, while Grand … Read more
Matt Damon’s dramatic transformation for “The Odyssey” came with an unexpected payoff. The Oscar winner revealed during the latest episode of Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast that he has permanently cut gluten from his diet after discovering how much it had been affecting him, calling the change life-altering as he underwent an intense physical transformation for Christopher … Read more
Congrats, you just had a baby — now what? New moms know to expect sleep deprivation, a sudden shift in hormones and a challenging physical recovery in the initial weeks after delivery. The postpartum period can actually bring a wide range of temporary and long-lasting effects on the body — some are painful, others are … Read more