Plant Found in Obscure Brazilian Rainforest Seems Weirdly Good at Fighting Covid-19
Nearly a quarter of all plant species on Earth—or roughly 55,000 unique flora, by some estimates—currently call Brazil…
Cranks Are Already Peddling Ivermectin for Hantavirus
In the wake of any major crisis these days, there’ll be people looking to hawk their own particular…
Iowa family details struggle to find youth mental health care
As a CEO with a master’s degree, Amanda Wanke is prepared for almost anything. But she says nothing…
California election: Inside battles for governor, L.A. mayor
Election season is upon us, and one major issue on the ballot is the California governor’s race. After…
Disneyland becomes more reliant on facial recognition
Photos are an expected part of almost any visit to Disneyland. Whether it’s first-time international visitors or longtime…
Los Angeles County public schools continue to see enrollment drops
Across the country, shrinking enrollment has been one of the most troubling trends in public education. But it…
The Iran War Oil Shock Markets Are Still Ignoring, Like Covid in 2020?
In the early weeks of the Covid pandemic, in those days when public spaces emptied and hospitals filled…
Misery and malaise cloud L.A. Why it feels so hopeless this time
Even L.A.’s biggest boosters were struggling to spin in the early 1990s. The aerospace industry, an engine of…
Sleepy in the morning? That could be a red flag.
The researchers found that each additional nap per day was associated with a 7 percent higher risk of…
A shakeup at L.A.’s animal services. Is that good news for its 60,000 animals?
L.A. has one of the largest animal shelter systems in the country, and it’s going through a major…