CalArts launches L.A.'s newest, nonconformist literary magazine
At times it seems that for every reader, there is born a literary magazine. There are venerated old guards such as Harper’s and the New Yorker,...
Books worth $2.5 million stolen in a daring London heist
Three thieves sliced through skylights with glasscutters, then rappelled into a London warehouse to steal — not jewels or cash — but antique books worth $2.5 million, the...
Aetna, Humana call off $37B merger after court ruling
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Aetna Inc. has ended its 19-month effort to buy Humana Inc., ruling out an appeal of...
In 2017, girls still don’t think they are as smart as boys, research shows
Gender stereotypes live on: Research published in the journal Science found that girls starting at the age of 6 are...
Did you forget to plan for Valentine’s Day? Here are 10 quick fixes
Q: Why did the rooster go only halfway across the road before sitting down to close his little rooster eyes and wait for the...
The unexpected upside to depression
“I’m done,” I announced, as I closed my laptop and curled into a ball in the corner of the couch. My husband put his...
Woman finds a slug in her bag of lettuce
A shopper was stunned to discover an enormous slug hiding in her bag of Aldi spinach.Samantha Farrell, from Birmingham, bought the bag of unwashed...
Heart-shaped mini tacos, other puro treats and deals for your Valentine’s Day in South...
CaptionCloseTaqueria El Compadre, in Weslaco, sells this heartthrob for $28.99. Taqueria El Compadre, in Weslaco, sells this heartthrob for $28.99. Alamo Candy Co.'s heart-shaped containers filled...
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s cottonmouth photo serves as scary reminder about Lone Star waterways
CaptionClose"Dangerous curves going for a swim in the Yegua Creek Sunday afternoon. Looks like this Cottonmouth is not missing many meals.""Dangerous curves going for...
Being single is making you poor
Some bad news for those kissing frogs (or choosing not to): As if the bleak Tinder landscape weren’t enough reason to lament the single...
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Restaurant Industry Looks Forward to 2025 Amidst Slow Traffic and Bankruptcies
After a challenging year for the restaurant industry, executives are eagerly anticipating the arrival of 2025. Despite a significant increase in restaurant bankruptcies and...
