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Carl’s Jr. Launches $1 Meal Program to Support Families Hit by Federal Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues to strain households across Southern California, Carl’s Jr. has launched a special initiative offering $1 meals to help...

Boogie Bites candy debuts, inspired by boogers

A new jelly treat has grabbed attention: Frida’s Boogie Bites candy, a gummy inspired by the look of boogers. The Boogie Bites candy launch...

42% of Workers Can’t Save as Housing and Healthcare Costs Climb

Many workers say money runs out before the month does. A new survey finds 42% of younger employees—from Gen Z to Gen X—have nothing...

Convenience Store Breakfast Growth Outpaces Fast Food 9% to 1%

Breakfast habits in the United States are shifting as consumers increasingly choose convenience stores over traditional fast food chains for their morning meals. According to...

Koreatown home sales up 10% as mortgage rates ease

Koreatown home sales picked up in Los Angeles Koreatown in September as mortgage rates eased and the market turned more favorable to buyers. A...

Nvidia bets big on Korea’s AI future with 260,000 Blackwell processors

Nvidia will deploy 260,000 Blackwell GPUs across Korean industry and government, advancing AI infrastructure and “physical AI” with Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and Naver Cloud. The plan positions Korea for large-scale AI deployment across factories, vehicles, and research.

Trader Joe’s mini tote craze turns bag into a ‘cult item’

The Trader Joe’s mini tote continues to attract intense demand, with the newly launched Halloween limited edition selling out quickly at several Los Angeles–area...

Tesla Removes Radio from New Budget Models

Tesla is removing built-in AM and FM radio from its new budget models. According to MotorTrend, the 2026 Model 3 Standard and Model Y...

Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai chiefs talk chip sets over chimaek in casual tech meetup worth trillions of won

The chiefs of Nvidia, Samsung, and Hyundai met over Korea’s beloved chimaek on October 30, signaling trillion-won AI and chip partnerships ahead of the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju.

37-Unit Koreatown Affordable Housing Planned on Crenshaw Blvd

A 37-unit Koreatown affordable housing project is planned for a vacant corner lot at 898 S. Crenshaw Blvd., bringing new studio apartments reserved for...