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Articles from the March 26, 2025 edition


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  • BREAKING NEWS: WOW Creations Oscar Gifting Suite 2025 Where Celebrities and A-List Guests Hang Out to Sample Luxury Brands!

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 27, 2025

    On Friday, February 28, 2025, WOW! Creations, a celebrity marketing agency established in 2004 in Los Angeles, hosted their annual Oscar Gifting Suite at the Universal Hilton Hotel, 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 99608 This was a fabulous tribute to celebrate the 97th Oscars! WOW! Creations Media is owned by the dashing identical twins "Mark and Matt Harris", are known for their appearances on A&E Storage Wars and their radio show The Tastemakers on...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Police Chase Ends in a Crash at the Santa Monica Pier

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 26, 2025

    Tonight, March 26, 2025, a police chase that began in Simi Valley ended near the Santa Monica Pier with a crash and the suspect's surrender. The pursuit started when Simi Valley Police chased a stolen work van through Ventura County into Los Angeles County. The driver led officers on a high-speed chase along freeways, reaching speeds over 100 mph, before moving to surface streets in Santa Monica. In Santa Monica, the suspect rear-ended a vehicle-reportedly hitting a Prius,...

  • Los Angeles County Residents have Automatic Tax Extensions And Need Not File For One With the IRS

    Stacker, Tony Molina, CPA, for Range|Updated Mar 28, 2025

    The article about income tax return extensions is misleading: the IRS and CA Franchise Tax Board POSTPONED for every resident of LA County all income tax returns and all income tax payments due between January 7 and October 15 until October 15. While an extension request may be advisable in some circumstances, it is simply not required (for LA County Residents), and there will be no penalty or interest assessed for the postponed filing and payment.--Kip Dellinger, CPA With...

  • Who are the 26 million Americans without health insurance?

    Stacker, Evan Wyloge|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    Many ominous ills are likely curable, especially if you have insurance. Without it, patients can find themselves facing life-threatening consequences, as physician Ricardo Nuila, an associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, told Public Health Watch. Nuila had a stage 1 cancer patient who lost his insurance just as he was to receive treatment. "Without insurance, [my patient] was given the run-around for months by his doctors," Nuila said. By...

  • 6 science-backed tips to boost your energy levels without caffeine

    Stacker, Hadley Mendelsohn for Hers|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    Life can get incredibly busy, and keeping up often hinges on having enough energy. But energy isn't always in high supply, leaving many wondering how to boost their energy. Recent data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) revealed that 13.5 percent of U.S. adults feel exhausted most days—and among women, it's closer to 20 percent. While it might be comforting to know others are struggling, persistent feelings of fatigue can be frustrating. So, what g...

  • How to find eco-friendly options for custom cabinetry

    Stacker, Jeanne Duvall for Conestoga Wood Specialties|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    As the awareness of environmental issues grows, more homeowners are prioritizing eco-friendly renovations and designs. Located in essential parts of the home, including kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and laundry rooms, cabinets are a fantastic place to start when making a home more sustainable. Cabinetry offers numerous opportunities for incorporating green practices, allowing homeowners to reduce their environmental impact without compromising style or functionality....

  • How businesses can navigate the challenges of 'tipflation'

    Stacker, Shari Simpson for Paylocity|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    Tipping culture in the U.S. has undergone a dramatic transformation. What was once a voluntary gesture of appreciation has evolved into an expectation, often leaving customers frustrated, employees financially uncertain, and businesses struggling to manage the implications. As tipping practices expand into new industries and digital payment platforms increase gratuity prompts, consumers must adapt to a new norm. The phenomenon known as "tipflation"—or "tip creep"—has cre...

  • Is Ozempic a game-changer for insulin resistance? What you need to know

    Stacker, Nima Mehran for SaveHealth|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    Insulin resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Alzheimer's disease, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disorders. As medical professionals and researchers continue searching for effective treatments, a drug called Ozempic (semaglutide) has emerged as a potential therapy. Originally approved for type 2 diabetes management, Ozempic has shown promising results in improving...

  • Why workplace disconnection is driving turnover-and how companies can fix it

    Stacker, Dennis S. Holland for Quantum Connections|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    As workplaces become more complex, companies have tried to improve employee retention through higher salaries, better benefits, and flexible work arrangements. But despite these efforts, turnover remains a significant challenge. A 2024 Gallup report found that only 23% of employees worldwide feel engaged at work, with U.S. businesses losing an estimated $1 trillion annually due to voluntary turnover. Meanwhile, workplace stress has reached record highs—41% of employees say t...

  • As anxiety and isolation take a toll on employee mental health, here's how managers improve workplace culture

    Stacker, Elena Cox|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    As more Americans become aware of the importance of mental health, work-life balance has become a priority for many working individuals. This makes sense, considering Americans working a traditional 40-hour workweek spend nearly 2,000 hours at work annually. Technological advances like smartphones, email, and work-messaging platforms have allowed for near-constant contact between bosses and employees. At the same time, the rise of remote work and working with colleagues...

  • You might be a landlord (and not even know it)

    Stacker, Ryan Squires for TurboTenant|Updated Mar 25, 2025

    Ask people who rent out rooms in their homes what they call themselves, and you're unlikely to hear the term "landlord." That's because many people who rent rooms think of their tenants as "roommates." For room renters and house hackers (those who intentionally rent out one or more rooms to cover expenses), the arrangement doesn't feel like a traditional landlord-tenant relationship where the landlord lives in a separate residence. The two share the same property, TurboTenant...