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Massively popular LA burger joint shut down for vermin infestation
That secret sauce might just have come with whiskers. Hipster burger lovers in Los Angeles got a stomach-churning surprise Tuesday, after trendy hotspot The Win-Dow was slapped with a closure order by pubic health inspectors for a rodent and vermin…
Depressing new map shows how far $20 of gas gets you in LA after price hikes
Drive across town? In this economy? A depressing new map reveals just how far Los Angeles drivers can go on $20 worth of gas today — and the results are beyond pathetic. Using metro-area average pump prices mapped over the local road network, plus an average…
Woman’s vacation request sparks fiery debate about workplace priority for parents
A woman’s annual leave request has highlighted a fiery debate that has long created tension in workplaces: Should employees with young children have priority? The argument once again erupted online this week after a worker in the UK, Chloe, asked for time off…
California’s new jury duty loophole that excuses you forever
Californians can now skip jury duty forever — but there’s a catch. Signed into law on Monday, Assembly Bill 1359 allows Golden Staters aged 80 and up to request a permanent excuse from jury duty due to a health condition — without a note from a doctor. The…
Famous historical saying about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire’s vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, “All roads lead to Rome.” The study, published Sept. 15 in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the…
Ex-engineer challenging 150-year-old homeade liquor ban hopes Supreme Court will hear his case
Americans can brew beer in their kitchens and make wine at home, but just try making a bottle of whiskey or gin — and people can run afoul of a federal law that dates back more than 150 years. That distinction caught the attention of Ohio resident John Ream…
Breast milk-blasting bra bashed during London Fashion Week:” ‘Holy f- -k, what is this?’
Her cups really runneth over. Squirting in style came effortlessly to a pregnant Leigh-Ann Pinnock while modeling lactation-inspired couture at the Di Petsa show during London Fashion Week on Monday. The 34-year-old mommy-to-be, formerly of pop girl group…
Drilling begins at ‘Noah’s Ark’ site as researchers probe Turkey’s controversial Durupinar formation
Researchers have begun drilling into a mysterious, boat-shaped formation in the mountains of eastern Turkey, hoping an underground robot will unearth the answer to one of biblical history’s biggest mysteries. Members of the Noah’s Ark Scans expedition believe…
Dear Abby: I’m upset my friends gave excuses for not attending my mother’s funeral
DEAR ABBY: My mom died of extreme old age recently. She was a sweet woman everyone loved. I sent invitations to her memorial, and I’m getting a lot of excuses for why my friends can’t attend. I am upset. In my circle of friends (all similar ages), I was the…
Krispy Kreme takes aim at Costco with new churro treat
Move over Costco, Krispy Kreme is coming for your churro groupies. Krispy Kreme is taking on fall with a brand new debut — Churro Doughnut Dots. The new, poppable treat is made with its signature light and airy dough and tossed in a cinnamon and sugar…