Los Angeles is one of the most densely populated cities in the country. It also sits atop some of the largest oil fields in the country. That dynamic has long pitted residents of Los Angeles against the ever-encroaching oil industry — a third of Los Angeles residents live within a quarter-mile of an oil drilling site. … [Read more...]
Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Fall is the perfect time of year for a little seasonal pumpkin with a little extra "spice" from just the right spices to compliment it. This soup is easy to make and totally satisfying. If you are looking to cozy up with a nice bowl of soup, this recipe is what you've been waiting for. … [Read more...]
Global Economy Has Hand in Asian Stock Losses
Asian stock markets extended losses Tuesday as investors fretted over the fragile outlook for global growth and the Federal Reserve's plan to raise U.S. interest rates soon. … [Read more...]
Dancing With the Stars Goes Undercover
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are known to the world as fast-trotting pros on “Dancing With the Stars,” but when the pair went undercover in a New York City dance class, all bets were off. … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Flooded With Class Action Cases
The Supreme Court on Tuesday completes an extraordinary run of oral arguments in cases that could jeopardize the ability of workers and consumers to join forces in lawsuits against companies. Three times in the past four weeks, the justices have considered petitions from companies seeking to overturn lower court rulings that allowed such lawsuits to proceed. … [Read more...]
D.R. Horton’s Profit Increases Almost 44%
D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder, reported a near 44 percent jump in profit for the fourth quarter as the company sold more homes and it said orders rose 19 percent. Orders, an indicator of future revenue for homebuilders, rose to 8,477 homes, increasing in all regions except the U.S. Midwest, where they fell by one unit. … [Read more...]
A Volcano in Space
This three day loop shows Mt. Rinjani erupting from November 4-6 using true color imagery from Japan’s Himawari-8 geostationary satellite, according to NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service. … [Read more...]
New Poster to Sequel of Finding Nemo Released
I's been 12 years since Finding Nemo, and another year will pass by the time Finding Dory hits theaters. But no matter: The first promotional poster for the Disney/Pixar sequel is enough to stir up excitement for this film, which turns the spotlight onto one of the studio's most beloved characters. … [Read more...]
Pebble Time Smartwatch, Beautiful but Limited
Six months after the release of the Pebble Time smartwatch, Pebble is back with another new smartwatch: The Pebble Time Round. The watch — which goes on sale next week for $249 — is the third watch the company has released this year. It's also its most attractive. … [Read more...]
True-crime Series, Making a Murderer, Releases on Netflix in December
On the heels of success stories like Serial and HBO's The Jinx, Netflix is releasing its own documentary crime series: Making A Murderer. Directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos delve into the story of Steven Avery, who spent 18 years in prison for assault, possession of a firearm, and a sexual assault for which he was eventually exonerated. … [Read more...]