For a 5-year-old, walking into Jack’s Candy in downtown Los Angeles is equal parts dream come true and sensory overload. The downtown LA candy store, believed to be the largest in America, spans a massive 42,000 square feet and carries roughly 10,000 items, with aisle after aisle of chocolate, gummies, lollipops, Mexican sweets, nostalgic favorites, … Read more
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July, has now been detected in Georgia, Tennessee … Read more
To survive the back-to-school mom group chat, you’ve gotta be one tough cookie. Sweet text message exchanges between parents have gone sour thanks to a sugary snack that was packed in a small child’s lunchbox, causing one mommy friend group to crumble into chocolatey dust. And the internet is eating it up. The viral mama drama, a … Read more
At least one in four NFL players who died in a five-year span had CTE, a new study found — but researchers say the number could actually be much higher. The condition results in cognitive decline including dementia, and disturbing personality shifts including aggression, confusion depression, impulse control and impaired judgement. CTE can only be … Read more
Anyone visiting Disney California Adventure in Anaheim will soon be able to experience a new oceanic world inspired by “Avatar.” At the recent D23 Disney fan event, Disneyland offered new details about what the Avatar experience will look like, unveiling physical models of the planned attractions. The California version will be a very different kind … 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
A popular humpback whale known as “Chompers” has been spotted in the waters off the Southern California coast as she delights fans once again, this time bringing along a new baby calf. The giant whale was seen in the waters of Newport Beach with the majestic mammal enjoying her time alongside the new calf, according … Read more
Roger Federer’s wallet is the new hot topic. As the tennis legend dipped out of billionaire status Tuesday after sneaker brand On suffered a share price collapse due to softer sales numbers than expected, questions arose about Federer’s finances. According to Forbes, there is no big reason for the Swiss great to fret as Federer … Read more
NFL analyst Damien Woody confirmed that ESPN did not renew his contract after 15 years amid widespread cuts of on-air talent at the Worldwide Leader. “Being at ESPN for 15 years, it’s been an absolute joy,” Woody, 48, told The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. The former two-time Super Bowl champion offensive lineman with the Patriots and … Read more
A first look at the highly anticipated In-N-Out coming to Irvine’s sprawling Great Park shows the burger joint looking nearly ready to start flipping Double-Doubles — as the surrounding former military base undergoes a staggering $1-billion transformation. New drone footage posted to Instagram by Orange County realtor Tina Tan gives a birds eye view of … Read more
Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with metal slivers, federal regulators said. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the recalled products were sold in Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia, as well as through Department of … Read more
Enough is enough. There’s no denying that tipping culture in America has gotten out of hand. It doesn’t matter if it’s a $7 coffee or a hefty bill at a bougie restaurant — everyone’s hands are extended out asking for a gratuity. It’s a hot topic that everyone seems to have an opinion on, including … Read more
Giving your grade-schooler a cellphone could be hurting their ability to read—even if the device never leaves the house, according to a new study. Researchers found elementary school children who owned their own phones consistently scored worse on reading comprehension tests than classmates without one, with the gap showing up whether the devices were sitting … Read more
Theater review LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Two hours and 45 minutes with one 20-minute intermission. Through Aug. 9 at Radio City Music Hall. With a musical like “Les Misérables,” as a rule les isn’t more. It’s a big honkin’ show. Très grand. Set amidst France’s bloody June Rebellion, common sights include smoking muskets, … Read more
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert used quite the ring to propose to Madison Beer. The “make you mine” songstress showed in a TikTok video on Tuesday that Herbert gave her a massive diamond when he asked her to marry him. Beer flaunted the new jewelry repeatedly in the footage, and judging by her smile … Read more
Another one bites the dust at ESPN. The Worldwide Leader’s lead baseball play-by-play man, Karl Ravech, is set to be let go by the network amid a round of company layoffs, according to multiple reports. Ravech’s departure from ESPN comes one day after the company moved on from former NFL player and lightning rod Ryan … Read more
To live like the Sports Pope costs a pretty penny. Legendary ex-WFAN host Mike Francesa’s Long Island home sold for $7.5 million, according to Newsday, with a Zillow listing matching the property’s description stating the transaction happened Wednesday. Francesa, 72, made a nice profit on the sale, having purchased the Manhasset residence for $5.2 million … Read more
The flyer wasn’t having it. Whether or not you’re a parent, it’s fair to admit that one of the worst things to deal with on a flight is a misbehaved, unruly tot. Oftentimes, it’s a situation out of the defeated parents’ control — but sometimes, the unbothered mother or father could be to blame if … Read more
A smitten boyfriend proposed to his girlfriend by having a giant picture of her engagement ring carved onto their favorite beach. Matt Morris, 31, secretly hired an artist to create the sand drawing before surprising long-term girlfriend Rebekah Gardner. The supermarket manager had to persuade Rebekah, 32, to get out of bed at 6 am … Read more
M&M’s are entering their Make America Healthy Again era. But as a result, two historic colors may end up in the can. As the iconic candy marks its 85th year this summer and in a broader effort to remove artificial dyes, M&M’s will debut a natural-ingredient version. And while the brand can figure out how … Read more