Last week, several Orange County food spots had to close their doors temporarily after health inspectors found serious problems. Most issues were related to pest control, like cockroaches and rodents, which are major red flags in food safety. A breakfast buffet in Anaheim had to shut down for a day
Lithuania’s ruling Social Democrats have decided to kick out Nemunas Dawn, a smaller coalition partner with a controversial past, after its leader got in legal trouble for spreading hate online. Instead, they’re eyeing a shift toward a more moderate party called For Lithuania to keep their fragile m
Last year in New Orleans, a group of medical professionals found themselves in an unexpected situation. During a major diabetes conference organized by a respected health association, local police arrived and removed several attendees. The reason? These attendees were handing out a document that cri
Leah Masika stood at the Mpondwe crossing, clutching a bundle of ripe plantains that had already begun to sweat in the humid heat. The trucks she worked with were stuck on either side of the Uganda‑Congo frontier, unable to move because authorities had shut the border to curb a feared Ebola outbreak
LEGOLAND is showing how a theme park can stay fresh by always adding new ideas. Instead of just building bigger rides, the company focuses on letting kids join in and shape their own adventure. Before they board the big new space‑shuttle coaster, children build and paint their own spacecraft.
Livingston Parish deputies found a registered sex offender in his home using a voice‑changing app to pretend he was a teenage girl while chatting with a real child on Roblox, the game that many kids love to play. The suspect was caught right in the act of luring a 14‑year‑old through a phone convers
Lawmakers are considering changes to how taxes apply to cryptocurrency staking and trading. A proposed rule now lets people wait until they sell newly created tokens before reporting them as income. Until now, earning tokens through staking or mining usually meant paying taxes on them right away, ev
Last week, Tripoli saw its largest protest in years. Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside a U. N. building, angry at migrants moving through the country. Some blamed newcomers for making life harder in a place already struggling after 15 years of chaos. But the real issue behind the anger might not
Long Beach is about to welcome music lovers with a brand‑new outdoor amphitheater on its downtown waterfront. The venue, which can hold up to 11, 000 people, sits close to the historic Queen Mary ship and will offer a mix of seating options, food trucks, and easy public transport. City leaders say t
Life moves fast these days. Between work, school, and endless notifications, it’s easy to feel like nothing you do makes a difference. But what if celebrating small achievements could change that? Research shows that recognizing tiny wins boosts motivation more than waiting for big milestones. It he
