What to do if your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays

As parents rush into malls for the final days of Christmas shopping, many will be armed…

Button batteries that power household items can be deadly

The round batteries, small as buttons and shiny as coins, are prized for the energy they…

Trump taps pro-wrestling mogul Linda McMahon for secretary of education

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul…

How ‘CoComelon’ became a mass media juggernaut for preschoolers

Fifty-five years ago, preschoolers were captivated by the TV performance of a fuzzy blue monster, two…

Little kids are spending big money on skin-care products

Fourth grader Naiya White knows what you think about her twice-daily beauty regimen and her Sephora…

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta files lawsuit against TikTok

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and several other state attorneys general filed a coordinated blitz of…

I’m dealing with some things: my marriage and my feelings about L.A.

I’ve been crying a lot lately. I find myself sitting on the couch in my living…

Hedge fund challenges Murdoch family’s longtime control over News Corp.

Activist investor Starboard Value is challenging the ownership structure of media empire News Corp., arguing that…

Hiltzik: Whose tips policy is better for workers, Trump’s or Harris’?

Every four years, the just-toss-an-idea-out-there phase of the presidential race precedes the serious campaigning that starts…