Ariel Award-winning animated short SHIMMER by director Andrés Palma premieres on Short of the Week. A stunning exploration of fatherhood and regret created with Unreal Engine 5. Watch now.

Do electric cars have fuses? In a recent episode of The Neighborhood, Marty claims electric cars don’t have fuses — but that’s technically incorrect and out of character for an engineer. STM Daily New...

Discover the history of Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, from its South L.A. origins to its rise through immigrant entrepreneurship and Cajun-inspired flavor.

White Castle's House of Crave has the ultimate White Elephant gifts for 2025—from viral Crocs to nostalgic plush dragons. Find steal-worthy, laugh-inducing gifts that'll win your holiday exchange. Fre...

A fifth-grade assignment took a strange turn when a substitute teacher asked students to draw schematics of their homes. What followed — a wildly fictional floor plan and a priceless reaction from my ...

Chasing Virality: A commentary on the rising dangers of chasing viral fame, examining the DoorDash TikTok incident and the LA freeway music-video stunt. Explore how reckless social-media behavior lead...

A DoorDash driver who claimed she was sexually assaulted during a delivery is now facing felony charges after police say her viral video showed an unconscious, partially nude customer without consent....

Public outrage is rising after a Campbell’s executive was allegedly recorded making offensive remarks about the company’s products and the customers who buy them. While no formal boycott exists, the c...

A personal look at the Butterball vs Jennie-O turkey debate, reflecting on family traditions, taste, and the idea that the cook—not the brand—makes the holiday meal special.

Atmospheric River Slams Southern California: A powerful atmospheric river dropped record rainfall across Southern California on November 15, 2025, with Oxnard hitting 3.18 inches and inland areas exce...

Driving Out of the Storm: Driving east on Interstate 10 from Ontario to Phoenix during the November 15 storm, we witnessed more than ten accidents caused largely by reckless driving in severe weather....

3 Ways You Can Help Tackle Hunger and Strengthen Communities This Holiday Season (Family Features) The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection and celebration. For millions of families across the country, however, it is also a season of uncertainty, wondering how to put food on the table or meet other essential needs. According to the USDA, more than 47.4 million people in the United States experience food insecurity each year. That’s why, each holiday season, thousands of Charles Schwab employees come together to fight hunger and strengthen the communities where they live and work.

Balance Fall Comfort Foods with a Lighter Bite (Family Features) Before turning your attention to the comfort of filling soups and slow-cooked meals, give warmer weather one last hurrah. If you have any garden veggies leftover, this Cucumber and Tomato Salad offers a light, tasty dish that’s perfect for packing to the office. Discover more recipe ideas for any season at Culinary.net. Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6 3          medium or large cucumbers 2-3       vine tomatoes 1/2       cup chopped red onion (optional)

Diana Gregory Outreach Services’ latest Veggies for Veterans event at the Phoenix VA saw record demand, with 700 veterans receiving fresh produce—an increase linked to SNAP benefit delays following the recent government shutdown.

Tips for Parents to Minimize Stress and Maximize Joy During the Holidays (Family Features) Stress and parenting go hand in hand, but during the holiday season, many parents find their stress levels rising to new heights. Between coordinating schedules, shopping, traveling and managing children’s expectations – plus the disruption to the school routine that everyone had finally settled into – the season can feel more like mayhem than merry. However, by thoughtfully planning and implementing a few practical strategies, parents can protect their well-being and support their families. Early childhood experts from…

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Offers New Hope for Veterans (Family Features) For generations, America’s veterans have borne not only the visible scars of battle but also the hidden wounds of war. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, traumatic brain injury and anxiety have long haunted those who served, often with devastating effects on their quality of life and their families. While traditional treatments have helped, many veterans continue to suffer in silence – left behind by a system struggling to meet their needs. However, science is now reopening doors once closed, and therapies previously dismissed are being reconsidered with fresh eyes.

How to Naturally Sweeten Your Thanksgiving Feast (Family Features) During this season of Thanksgiving, people are focused on family, friends and, of course, food. This honey-roasted turkey breast recipe is the perfect main dish when gathering your loved ones for a comforting meal you can feed good about. The secret ingredient is Busy Bee Raw Honey, sourced entirely in the U.S., tested for safety, quality and three times for purity. Each bottle comes with a peel-away back label and Real Honey Code so you can trace your honey’s journey from flower to hive to your holiday table.

The all-new 2026 Nissan Sentra starts at $22,400 with dual 12.3-inch displays, ProPILOT Assist, and class-exclusive tech. Discover why it's redefining value.

ACA Subsidy Question: Eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to help end the U.S. government shutdown — progressives are calling for leadership change while the fate of the ACA premium-subsidies now hangs in the balance.

NASA’s X-59 QueSST “flying swordfish” made its first test flight from Palmdale, California, marking a breakthrough in quiet supersonic technology designed to reduce the sonic boom and reshape the future of air travel.

Master Fall Hosting with a Medley of Color (Family Features) Make fall entertaining a breeze this year, regardless of the occasion, with warm, satisfying sides that serve a crowd. Whether you’re enjoying roasted chicken, tender turkey or grilled fish for the main course, Sheet Pan Roasted Grapes and Sweet Potatoes provide a medley of color and taste that call to mind the flavors of the season. As an effortless solution to please guests, this one-pan recipe lets the oven do the work while you enjoy the gathering and mingle with loved ones.

Gizmodo premieres Shimmer, the award-winning animated short film by Andrés Palma. Winner of Mexico’s 2025 Ariel Award, the visually stunning story explores fatherhood, regret, and redemption through cutting-edge animation created in Unreal Engine 5.

The Foundation of Healthy Living: Why Now is the Time to Double Down on Leafy Greens (Family Features) As concerns about childhood obesity and chronic disease reach crisis levels, public health experts are urging Americans to eat more fresh produce. For the first time in history, more children worldwide are obese than underweight – a reversal driven largely by diets dominated by ultra-processed foods and a shortage of fresh fruits and vegetables, according to UNICEF. It’s not just an issue impacting children. In the United States, adult obesity rates have hovered at approximately 40% from 2021-2023, 

Archer Aviation’s LA airport acquisition could make flying taxis a reality just in time for the 2028 Olympics.

Make Homemade Pizza the Centerpiece of Holiday Parties (Family Features) During a season of turkey dinners and festive cocktails, those rich holiday staples may start feeling heavy. When it’s time to reset with a lighter, delicious homemade dinner, try a seasonally appropriate pizza as a simple solution for returning to routine. In fact, regardless of season, pizza remains one of the most popular food choices in the country. According to Current’s “Pizza Wars” survey, which explored preferences and habits among 6,500 respondents in America’s most populous metropolitan areas, the average respondent ordered nearly five pizzas per month.