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Jasmin Jose

Jasmin Jose

Staff Writer

Jasmin Jose is a staff writer for the L.A. Post. She writes and edits news, and researches content for the company. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai and her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Asian College of Journalism in Chennai she started working as a digital journalist with CNBC-TV18. She has also worked as a sub-editor with NDTV. Her beat is science & technology but she currently covers general news for the LA Post. Jasmin spends her free time reading, traveling, and writing.

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Entertainment|Sports

Hallmark and Kansas City Chiefs team up for festive romance movie

In a unique partnership, Hallmark Channel is joining forces with the Kansas City Chiefs for a festive football-themed movie. “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” will premiere during Hallmark’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas event later this year. The original film stars Tyler Hynes, Hunter King, and Ed Begley Jr. Production kicks off next month, with the entire movie being filmed in Kansas City, Missouri. It will make history as the first Hallmark production to film at the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. “With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there

Hallmark and Kansas City Chiefs team up for festive romance movie
Lifestyle

TikTok therapist sparks conversation on 'eldest daughter syndrome'

“Eldest daughter syndrome,” a term describing common traits among oldest female siblings, has gained attention after a therapist’s viral TikTok video highlighted eight key signs. Licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton shared insights on the phenomenon during a recent appearance on NBC’s TODAY show. While not an official mental health diagnosis, Morton defined it as “the unique pressures and responsibilities placed onto the oldest daughter in the family.” The eight signs Morton identified include: 1. Intense feelings of responsibility 2. Overachieving and driven personality 3. Excessive worry and anxiety 4. People-pleasing behaviors 5. Difficulty setting boundaries 6. Resentment toward

TikTok therapist sparks conversation on 'eldest daughter syndrome'
Lifestyle

Mom's shopping cart decision challenges social norms

A psychologist's video claiming she doesn't return shopping carts to avoid leaving her kids unattended sparked heated debate over the shopping cart return etiquette.

Mom's shopping cart decision challenges social norms
Uncategorized

Time running out on Harry's royal future, expert warns

Royal expert warns Prince Harry and Meghan's chances of rejoining royals are rapidly diminishing - they need to reconcile with King Charles soon or risk being shut out permanently.

Time running out on Harry's royal future, expert warns
Uncategorized|Entertainment|Travel

Some travelers are ditching in-flight entertainment for nothing

An odd new "raw dogging" travel trend sees flyers purposely avoiding all food, water, entertainment and even sleep during flights to test their mental fortitude - but experts caution against it.

Some travelers are ditching in-flight entertainment for nothing
Uncategorized

Mental health calls challenge LAPD as shootings persist

Alarming data shows nearly a third of LAPD shootings since 2017 involved individuals perceived to be in a mental health crisis, prompting calls for increased investment in community-based services and unarmed crisis response teams.

Mental health calls challenge LAPD as shootings persist
Crime

Is your mail safe? Viral video captures mail carrier's controversial move

A viral TikTok shows a postal worker throwing mail in a dumpster, sparking outrage and questions about mail theft. A TikToker named Mrs. Denton (@mrscandyladyy21) caught a USPS employee red-handed, tossing loads of mail into a green dumpster. This suspicious activity occurred early Saturday, around 7:15 in the morning. “This mailman is throwing away people’s mail!” she exclaims. “I swear I’m not making this up. He is dumping mail. Federal mail… in the dumpster!” The video shows the postal worker repeatedly returning to a white USPS-marked van, retrieving containers of mail, and emptying them into the dumpster. The TikToker notes

Is your mail safe? Viral video captures mail carrier's controversial move
Uncategorized

Hidden link between youth stress and vaping habits exposed

Aussie teens who vape may be more prone to mental health issues, a new study out of Sydney suggests. The research, published in Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry on Sept. 2, found a worrying one in five students had signs of serious depression. They asked over 5,000 kids aged 12-14 from across NSW, Queensland and WA about their habits and feelings. Kids feeling more stressed were way more likely to have tried vaping or be regular users. Moderately stressed teens vaped 74% more, while the most stressed ones vaped 64% more than their peers. Dr. Emily Stockings, who

Hidden link between youth stress and vaping habits exposed
Health

'Trojan horse' weight loss drug outperforms Ozempic in mice

A revolutionary new approach to weight loss could rise above medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. By combining the appetite-suppressing hormone GLP-1 with special molecules that zero in on the brain’s appetite control center, this “Trojan horse” therapy achieved remarkable weight loss in mice – up to twice as much as GLP-1 alone in some cases. The drug co-developed by scientists at the University of Copenhagen and Novo Nordisk smuggles in molecules that directly regulate hunger alongside GLP-1. While currently approved GLP-1 medications just make people feel fuller, this two-pronged offensive strikes the appetite at its neurological roots. “The effect of

'Trojan horse' weight loss drug outperforms Ozempic in mice
Health

Are you taking iron supplements wrong? Expert shares tips

A sports nutritionist in Australia says iron pills can help, but you have to take them correctly to see results. In an article for the Conversation on Tuesday, Alannah McKay from Australian Catholic University broke down the ins and outs of iron supplements. “The body needs iron to make new red blood cells, and to support energy production, the immune system and cognitive function,” McKay wrote. She noted that iron deficiency can cause symptoms including fatigue, weakness and reduced concentration. While most Americans get sufficient iron through diet, certain groups are at higher risk for deficiency. These include menstruating or

Are you taking iron supplements wrong? Expert shares tips
Health

Body neutrality emerges as antidote to toxic beauty culture

In our looks-obsessed culture, it’s a sad truth that many people, especially young folks, develop negative feelings about their bodies. The body positivity movement tried to tackle this by encouraging self-love and acceptance of diverse body types. However, more experts now argue that body neutrality may be a more realistic and mentally healthy approach. The core idea behind body neutrality is rejecting the flawed notion that our bodies carry some inherent moral value based purely on their physical appearance. Rather than pushing for an idealized vision of loving one’s body unconditionally, neutrality encourages appreciating our bodies for their incredible capabilities

Body neutrality emerges as antidote to toxic beauty culture
Local

Hidden hope for pandemic learning loss emerges from California classrooms

A new study offers hope that schools can make meaningful progress in addressing pandemic learning loss, especially in foundational skills like reading. The research examined a California program that invested around $1,000 per student annually to train teachers in the science of reading – the study found positive impacts on third graders’ test scores in 70 high-poverty schools. While the full implications remain unclear, the approach of collaborating with educators instead of dictating reforms may be a key insight for policymakers. The study compared the 70 California schools participating in the Early Literacy Support Block Grant program to a set

Hidden hope for pandemic learning loss emerges from California classrooms
Technology

Basement time machines revive VHS era for nostalgic Gen Xers

There’s a VHS renaissance bubbling up, with Gen Xers, Gen Zers, and millennials re-embracing the medium that went extinct in 2005 following the VHS release of “A History of Violence.” Fueled by nostalgia and a craving for something tangible, this VHS renaissance has video tape buffs scouring sites like eBay and local thrift stores, searching for rare tapes and still-working VCRs before sharing their “hauls” on social media. At the forefront of this movement are a pair of VHS aficionados who have transformed their basements into private, retro video stores – complete with thousands of tapes, neon lights, and promotional

Basement time machines revive VHS era for nostalgic Gen Xers
Health

Your makeup bag might reveal more than you think, warns new study

Forget what you thought you knew about makeup and personality – a new study out of São Paulo is turning heads with its surprising link between psychopathic women and their cosmetic habits. The São Paulo team quizzed over 1,400 Brazilian ladies on their makeup routines, from lazy days at home to high-stakes first dates and business meetings. They also had the women fill out surveys to measure their levels of the “Dark Triad” – you know, the nasty trio of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. Published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, the study found that women with psychopathic tendencies were less

Your makeup bag might reveal more than you think, warns new study
World

Hidden flaw in world happiness rankings exposed by researchers

According to a new study, the World Happiness Report, which rates countries based on how happy their residents are, may have a major flaw in determining who comes out on top. The article heavily depends on something known as the Cantril Ladder, which is really simply one question that asks people to imagine a ladder numbered zero to 10. Ten is supposed to be the best life possible, and zero is the pits. Then, people have to say where they think they land on this ladder. However, researchers from Scandinavia and the United States discovered that this question may reveal

Hidden flaw in world happiness rankings exposed by researchers
News

Purple apple picture confuses thousands of fruit lovers

A viral social media trend featuring purple apples has sparked curiosity and confusion among fruit enthusiasts, leading to an influx of inquiries at Saskatchewan orchards. However, the images circulating online are not real but artificially generated. Rachelle Hofmeister, a horticulturist at Dutch Growers in Regina, confirmed the nonexistence of these purple apples. “It looks amazing. It would be so fun. But, unfortunately, it is not real,” Hofmeister told CTV News. The artificial images, originally posted on Instagram by user Unnaturalist AI, depict vibrant purple apples with violet interiors. The post claimed the apples originated from Saskatchewan, thriving in the cold

Purple apple picture confuses thousands of fruit lovers
Health

Kardashian's weight loss drug raises red flags among health experts

Kourtney Kardashian's new "GLP-1" supplement raises concerns: Not FDA-approved, misleading marketing, and questionable efficacy compared to real weight loss drugs.

Kardashian's weight loss drug raises red flags among health experts
Health

Carefree pool dive at party leaves woman paralyzed from neck down

A New York woman's life changed forever after a pool party dive left her paralyzed.

Carefree pool dive at party leaves woman paralyzed from neck down
Crime

Jose Huizar sentenced to 13 years in prison

Former L.A. Councilman José Huizar begins 13-year prison sentence for corruption. His fall exposes City Hall's pay-to-play culture.

Jose Huizar sentenced to 13 years in prison
Local|Lifestyle

Why Coffee Meets Bagel is captivating singles and redefining dating

Move over Tinder; there's a new king of dating apps in California: Coffee Meets Bagel. Californians are turning away from hookups and seeking something real, which is why Coffee Meets Bagel is gaining popularity.

Why Coffee Meets Bagel is captivating singles and redefining dating
Fashion and Beauty

East L.A.'s cholo culture, fashion becomes trend

From East L.A.'s streets to the world stage, cholo and Chicano culture's got everyone talking - and dressing the part.

East L.A.'s cholo culture, fashion becomes trend
Environment

Scientists sound alarm on unstoppable microplastic pollution

New research reveals the alarming spread of microplastics worldwide, from mountaintops to human bodies.

Scientists sound alarm on unstoppable microplastic pollution
Uncategorized

Winter romance blooms as cuffing season takes hold

Discover the science behind "cuffing season" - why people seek winter relationships. Learn how biology, psychology, and dating apps contribute to this cold-weather dating phenomenon.

Winter romance blooms as cuffing season takes hold
Fashion and Beauty

Sephora kids phenomenon divides parents and beauty retailers

A growing number of preteens are embracing elaborate skin care routines and shopping at high-end beauty retailers, sparking concern among some adults and dermatologists. Ten-year-old Naiya White is part of this trend. She posts TikTok videos about her twice-daily beauty regimen and shopping trips to Sephora. In one video, White recommends products like a $28 avocado cleanser and hyaluronic lip balm. “For all the cranky, musty, dusty adults out there who think little kids shouldn’t be using skin care … get it together!” White says in the video. Experts say this obsession with skin care among Generation Alpha, typically defined

Sephora kids phenomenon divides parents and beauty retailers
Lifestyle

15 million DNA samples in limbo as 23andMe faces potential buyout

23andMe, the personal genomics and biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California might be up for grabs soon, and folks are worried about what will happen to all the DNA info that the company has collected. Things aren’t looking great for 23andMe – their stock’s tanking and they’ve had to axe their drug research team. In September 2024, all board members except for Anne Wojcicki, the co-founder and the company’s CEO resigned. Wojcicki has stated she’s considering selling the company, which could put the genetic information of 15 million customers on the market. 23andMe’s genetic database is likely its

15 million DNA samples in limbo as 23andMe faces potential buyout

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