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Nahal Garakani

Nahal Garakani

Staff Writer

Nahal is a Digital Content Editor with experience in digital strategy and social media. She began her career with internships at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and later worked as a digital and social media planner for Wizard World Comic Con. Currently, she serves as a Digital Content Editor at the L.A. Post, overseeing digital narratives and strategies. Nahal holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Cal State Northridge and enjoys staying active through dance and fitness.

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Travel

Brace for Thanksgiving Travel Chaos at These Airports

As millions of Americans prepare to traverse the country for Thanksgiving celebrations, a comprehensive new report from Jettly has shed light on which airports might prove most challenging for holiday travelers. The study, which analyzed data from the 2023 Thanksgiving period, offers crucial insights for passengers planning their holiday journeys. Security Wait Times: The Long and Short of It According to the Thrillist, Miami International Airport continues to hold its position as the nation’s leader in security wait times, with passengers spending an average of 54.1 minutes in security queues. This figure, while daunting, provides essential context for travelers planning

Brace for Thanksgiving Travel Chaos at These Airports
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L.A. Auto Show Opens Friday With Record Number of Test Drives

More than 1,000 vehicles will fill the Los Angeles Convention Center when the L.A. Auto Show opens Friday, for its 10-day run through Dec. 1. The show began in 1907 at Morley’s Skating Rink, where it displayed just 99 vehicles. Today, it stands as the largest auto show west of Chicago and has become a holiday staple for Southern California residents. Interactive Experiences and Attractions The L.A. Auto Show will feature its largest number of test-drive experiences this year. Visitors can drive vehicles through downtown L.A. in the “City Ride” experience or test electric vehicles on a one-mile track at

L.A. Auto Show Opens Friday With Record Number of Test Drives
Environment|WrittenByLAPost

A Sea Otter's Epic Surfboard Heist

Sea otters, known for their cute appearance and playful antics, have gained national attention for their unusual behavior. Otter 841, a 5-year-old female in Santa Cruz, California, steals surfboards and attacks kayakers, raising public safety concerns. Wildlife officials are working to rehome and capture her, with implications for sea otter conservation. Otter 841, commonly known by her nickname Laverna, has quickly gained the attention of locals and the online community alike due to her audacious surfboard thefts and encounters with water sports enthusiasts. Memes, petitions and merchandise supporting this ungovernable otter have sprouted in support of this charismatic creature; yet

A Sea Otter's Epic Surfboard Heist
Technology|WrittenByLAPost

Unmasking Deceit: Thrilling Insights into the World of Online Romance Scams

Dating apps and websites make finding potential romantic partners online much simpler than ever, but as romance frauds have become increasingly prevalent this ease is also fraught with risks. Scammers prey upon those vulnerable emotionally by taking advantage of them by exploiting trust issues and manipulating their emotions; we will examine scammers’ methods for creating these con games along with precautionary steps you can take to prevent becoming their victim. In this article, we’ll also look at practical measures you can take against becoming their target. Attracting Victims by Offering Appealing ProfilesScammers create false profiles on dating apps in order

Unmasking Deceit: Thrilling Insights into the World of Online Romance Scams
Food|Health|WrittenByLAPost

Irresistible and Nutritious Dinner Ideas for a Flavor-Packed Night!

A balanced dinner is essential for maintaining good health since it boosts our immune systems, gives us the energy we need for optimal performance, and helps us avoid chronic illnesses. Moreover, a wholesome dinner benefits our mental and emotional health. It might make us feel better, make our sleep better, and make us more productive and focused. When we feed our bodies nutritious foods, we feel reenergized and prepared to take on any activity. Finding the time and energy to prepare wholesome meals can be difficult especially for those with busy schedules. All it needs is a little preplanning and

Irresistible and Nutritious Dinner Ideas for a Flavor-Packed Night!
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Doctors alarmed: What's causing girls' puberty to start earlier?

Girls navigating first bras before first crushes. Students getting their periods before fourth grade. Recent findings sound an alarming wake-up call around early puberty acceleration in young females. Mounting research implicates a prominent culprit – the obesity epidemic. This public health juggernaut not only strains kids’ hearts and joints but also appears to spur sexual maturation prematurely. By scrutinizing the interplay between weight factors and developmental timing, scientists shed light on an unsettling culture shift. Girls blossom into womanhood years quicker than their mothers, often sorely unprepared. This cultural fast-forward summons profound individual psyches and societal ripples. As clinicians race

Doctors alarmed: What's causing girls' puberty to start earlier?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Ozempic Alternatives: Are they safe?

In recent years, pharmaceuticals like Ozempic and Mounjaro have seen an increase in popularity, showing promise in regulating blood sugar and assisting with weight loss. Social media influencers have also jumped on the bandwagon, promoting Berberine as an “all-natural” version of Ozempic. But is Berberine truly a viable alternative? In this article we will dive into its potential advantages and drawbacks as an Ozempic alternative.  Berberine is a bioactive compound found in various shrubs such as barberry, Oregon grape, goldthread and tree turmeric. Despite being little known in the US, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine have traditionally used Berberine and many

Ozempic Alternatives: Are they safe?
Technology|WrittenByLAPost

Update to iPhone Software: A Small Change with a Big Effect

Even the slightest changes can have a big effects on our everyday lives in the fast-paced world of technology. With the imminent launch of iOS 17, Apple, renowned for its innovative goods and software updates, is creating a stir once more. The Red Button Moves The largest change coming to iOS 17 is the redesigned call screen, which aims to enhance the user experience and functionality for iPhone users. More features will be available on the new screen, and the “end call” button will now be located in the bottom right corner. The new call screen design has already sparked

Update to iPhone Software: A Small Change with a Big Effect
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Vaccination Strategy: The Surprising Impact of Choosing Your Injection Arm

Why Same-Arm Vaccinations May Be More Effective When it comes to vaccines, it seems that picking which arm to receive the dose in can have a big impact on how effective the vaccine is. The controversy surrounds the notion that individuals who receive all of their immunizations in one arm react more strongly to infection than others who get them split between both arms. This article dives into the potential benefits of giving vaccines in a focused and exact manner, which was published in the prestigious journal eBioMedicine. About 300 people without a history of COVID-19 infection participated in this

Vaccination Strategy: The Surprising Impact of Choosing Your Injection Arm
Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Is Your Money Safe? Here's How to Secure Your Finances

Recent turmoil in the banking industry may have you worried about your money. Shares of PacWest, a small regional bank based in Los Angeles, plunged almost 40% Thursday after the company confirmed it may put itself up for sale. Anxiety over potential bank runs has sent shares of smaller banks tumbling. A bank run is when large numbers of people withdraw their money from a bank all at once. Since March, three regional banks have failed — Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank. If the recent bank collapses have you worried about the safety of your money, here’s what you

Is Your Money Safe? Here's How to Secure Your Finances
Food|Health|WrittenByLAPost

The Rise of Pantry Porn: A Fascination with Organized Abundance

In our digital age, social media has become a platform for showcasing various aspects of our lives. From food photography to travel experiences, users are constantly sharing and consuming visually captivating content. One emerging trend is the fascination with perfectly organized pantries, AKA “pantry porn.” This article dives into the allure and obsession behind extremely organized pantries. From Hidden Storage to a Obvious Gem The concept of a pantry dates back to the late 1800s when it was primarily a functional space for storing food. However, with the emergence of the butler’s pantry among the elite, it became a status

The Rise of Pantry Porn: A Fascination with Organized Abundance
Technology|WrittenByLAPost

iPhone Battery Secrets Unlocked

The iPhone has become an integral and an essential part of our daily lives. We can’t leave the house without it. But there’s nothing more aggravating than needing your phone only to discover it’s out of juice.. Here, we’ll delve into 10 methods to help conserve your iPhone’s battery to last longer. Be conscious of your phone’s settings and status. Regularly monitoring iPhone battery usage can optimize battery life.

iPhone Battery Secrets Unlocked
Education|Local|WrittenByLAPost

Are the Kids Thriving? An Inside Look as LAUSD Resumes In-Person Learning

‍As the new school year begins, parents and teachers continue to address the pandemic’s long-term impact on’ kids’ academic, mental, and social-emotional well-being. The lingering question on everyone’s mind is, “Are the kids OK?” The answer is complicated, including problems and accomplishments. Academic Recovery: A Roadmap to Catching Up Academic recovery has no single or universal solution as each student has experienced varying degrees of learning and educators are still in the process of understanding the specific needs of each student.  The leader of the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools, Joseph Bishop, acknowledges that we are still playing

Are the Kids Thriving? An Inside Look as LAUSD Resumes In-Person Learning

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