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Tesla Diner Menu Cuts Leave Just a Handful of Items

Tesla’s new Hollywood diner, which opened in late July as a high-profile combination of EV charging station and restaurant, is facing criticism just two...

Norovirus Oyster Recall Linked to Korean Imports Prompts FDA Warning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public warning about a potential norovirus oyster recall involving frozen half-shell oysters imported from...

Dynamic Ticket Pricing Drives Concert Tickets to $10,000 Amid Backlash

Concertgoers are seeing ticket prices soar as platforms increasingly rely on dynamic ticket pricing — a system that adjusts prices in real time based...

Right Now Might Be the Last Chance to Save Big on Buying EV

Electric vehicles (EVs) are often seen as expensive upfront, but their lower fuel and maintenance costs, along with long battery warranties, make them an...

Delivery Robots in Los Angeles Displace Gig Workers as Expansion Grows

Delivery robots are rapidly expanding across Los Angeles, with growing support from restaurants—but also rising concern among gig workers who fear losing jobs. According to...

Over 10 Korean Businesses in LA Shut Down for Health Code Violations

More than 10 Korean-run businesses across Southern California were temporarily shut down between April and July, according to data from the Los Angeles County...

$7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Ends in September, Buyers Must Rush to Save

The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, introduced under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is set to end on September 30 as part of...

Korean American Chef’s Pizzeria Ranks 44th Best in the World

William Joo, owner and chef of Pizzeria Sei in Beverly Hills, has earned international acclaim in 2025, landing the 44th spot on the World’s...

70% of Workers Over 50 Delay Retirement Amid Economic Uncertainty

A new survey shows that 70% of workers aged 50 and older have either postponed retirement or are considering delaying it due to ongoing...

2026 Tax Cuts to Save U.S. Households an Average of $2,900

Most U.S. taxpayers will pay less in taxes starting in 2026, with average savings estimated at $2,900 under the One Big Beautiful Budget Act...