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.
A new trend is making waves in the ever-changing world of modern romance. Presenting "pebbling," a fun and flirtatious manner of expressing love that's blowing over the online dating market.
7-Eleven to bring Japanese snacks and meals to US stores. LA might soon enjoy onigiri and egg sandwiches. Will this konbini trend catch on?
Former Silk Road 2.0 boss pitches new crypto venture at San Francisco tech meetup, openly discussing his controversial past to woo potential investors.
California's diverse landscapes offer a wealth of wildlife viewing opportunities. From towering redwoods to coastal dunes, the state's natural areas are home to a wide variety of animals, ranging from tiny insects to large mammals.
A bridesmaid shares her outrage after the bride demands each member of the bridal party pay $300 for an extravagant bridal shower at a winery venue, sparking debate over reasonable wedding costs and obligations.
A young freelancer’s attempt to take a sneaky personal trip backfired when she unexpectedly encountered her manager while boarding the same flight. The moment, shared on TikTok, has drawn over 33,000 likes and plenty of sympathetic comments from others who have experienced similar workplace predicaments. In the video posted by user @grachevaaleidya on June 21, she recounts calling out sick from work to catch a flight, only to find her boss was also a passenger on the plane. “Me taking a sick day from work just to end up on the same airplane as my manager,” the 23-year-old captioned the
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
“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kourtney Kardashian's new "GLP-1" supplement raises concerns: Not FDA-approved, misleading marketing, and questionable efficacy compared to real weight loss drugs.
A New York woman's life changed forever after a pool party dive left her paralyzed.
Former L.A. Councilman José Huizar begins 13-year prison sentence for corruption. His fall exposes City Hall's pay-to-play culture.
Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
