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National Burrito Day is observed every year on the first Thursday of April, and in 2025, it falls on April 3. The annual celebration of the widespread Mexican and Tex-Mex staple known as the burrito takes place every April 3. The burrito evolved substantially as it traveled from Mexico to become thriving in the United States.

Kim Kardashian has announced her next project, a satirical comedy show Group Chat, which has been signed on by streaming platform Hulu. Hulu has officially handed a pilot order for Group Chat, which will be executive produced and led by La La Anthony, Deadline reported. The show will be written by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, who will also serve as its executive producer along with Kardashian. Apart from that, the reality TV star will also feature in it.

Planet Hollywood in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had become second nature. He had spent years in the service industry, ensuring that customers had a pleasant dining experience before catching their flights. But on March 21, what started as a routine shift took an unexpected and disheartening turn. According to a report from KTLA, toward the end of his shift, Ortiz was serving a couple who, at first, seemed no different from any other travelers passing through the bustling airport restaurant. He greeted them with his usual warmth, took their order, and provided the kind of attentive service he had perfected over the years. But something about their demeanor felt off. “The way they were looking at me—you can tell when something isn’t right,” Ortiz later recalled.

Home Depot has caused a storm online. Claims were made in a report that the home improvement giant will be soon charging for parking in its stores across the United States. The initiative was introduced to combat inflation. Media reports stated that the fees will be varying from location to location with parking costing $5 per day in Los Angeles to $2 cost for two hours in Florida. As the report started going viral, the customers were quick to express their frustration with the new policy change.

Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star, got notified being elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He was among the 17 finalists that were announced by the Hall of Fame in February this year. His induction was leaked ahead of the full class of 2025 that is all set to be made official at the Men's Final Four in San Antonio on Saturday, CBS Sports reported.

Carlos Duran moved to the Oakland Athletics when the team acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Oakland Athletics designated 26-year-old Ruiz for assignment before completing his transfer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers added Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics after moving Kyle Hurt to the 60-day injured list to recover from his Tommy John procedure.

Lance Lynn officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Tuesday during an episode of his wife’s podcast, Dymin in the Rough. The St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher has decided to stop playing professional baseball at age 37 after representing the team throughout 13 successful seasons.

R Praggnanandhaa, known for his sharp strategies on the chessboard, recently took on a completely different challenge—cooking dosa. In a moment captured and shared on social media, his coach, Ramachandran Ramesh, posted a picture of the young grandmaster attempting to make the iconic South Indian dish for the first time.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On a balmy mid-November evening in 2023, billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel threw a birthday party for his husband at YESS, an avant-garde Japanese restaurant located in a century-old converted bank building in Los Angeles’s Arts District. Seated next to him was his friend Sam Altman.

Legend of Zelda? The video game franchise is now being adapted for a live-action film, with the makers announcing its theatrical release date on Friday, March 28. The release date was shared on Nintendo Today, Nintendo’s new app, Variety reported. This comes after a gap of roughly a year-and-a-half when the official announcement of Zelda film was made back in November 2023.

Maxine Waters suggested that US President Donald Trump consider deporting his wife, Melania Trump, while criticizing his administration's immigration policies. Waters went after the First Lady of the United States at a Los Angeles rally protesting DOGE cuts, where she referenced Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, which confers citizenship status on people born here. Trump has vowed to remove millions of migrants without legal status from the United States as part of his mass deportation program. «If he wants to start looking so closely to find those who were born here and their parents were undocumented, maybe he ought to first look at Melania,' she said, personalizing the political attack. When he [Trump] talks about birthright, and he's going to undo the fact that the Constitution allows those who are born here, even if the parents are undocumented, they have a right to stay in America,» she said at the rally. ALSO READ: 'I am almost done...': Elon Musk to step down from DOGE and quit Washington DC after $1 trillion in US govt cuts «We don't know whether or not her parents were documented. And maybe we better just take a look,» said Waters, who was among the first House Democrats calling to impeach Trump during his first term.

Lakers made a formal decision to remove guard Jordan Goodwin from the two-way contract system so he can now play full-time for the main roster before the playoffs begin. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision signaled their confidence in his impact ahead of the postseason. The team dismissed forward Cam Reddish from its roster as they needed the open spot to sign guard Goodwin. The Lakers promoted Goodwin because of his significant contributions since joining the team in January, with particular strength in defense and energy.

Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting Detroit Tigers in an MLB opening day clash on Thursday at the Dodger Stadium in California. Among the major stars to remain available during the game include Freddie Freeman and Riley Greene, with Tigers being looked upon as +152 moneyline underdogs in comparison to the Dodgers (-182), Fox Sports reported. The Dodgers are 1.5-run favorite at +122 odds, while the over/under is 6.5 runs for the matchup, as per latest predictions.

Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements to buy them in kits online. Ghost guns were found at crime scenes in soaring numbers across the US before the regulation went into place, rising from fewer than 1,700 recovered by law enforcement in 2017 to more than 27,000 in 2023, according to Justice Department data. Since the federal rule was finalised, ghost gun numbers have flattened out or declined in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Baltimore, according to court documents. Manufacturing of miscellaneous gun parts also dropped 36 per cent overall, the Justice Department has said. Ghost guns are any privately made firearms without the serial numbers that allow police to trace weapons used in crime. The 2022 regulation was focused on kits sold online with everything needed to build a functioning firearm — sometimes in less than 30 minutes, according to court documents. ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests Ghost guns have been used in high-profile crimes, including a mass shooting carried out with an AR-15-style ghost gun in Philadelphia that left five people dead. Police believe a ghost gun used in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in Manhattan was made on a 3D printer rather than assembled from a kit.

Jennifer Lopez started afresh with her new residence after her divorce from Ben Affleck. Lopez, aged 55, made a major purchase of a $18 million Los Angeles property to live with her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme. The house purchase takes place after Lopez and Affleck finalized their divorce in a respectful manner.

Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) came under fire from Republicans on Tuesday for referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ®, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels.” The remarks were made by Jasmine Crockett at a Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles as part of a broader dig at the Texas governor, according to The Washington Post. Greg Abbott, 67, was paralyzed at 26 after a tree fell on him while he was on a run, damaging his spinal cord. ALSO READ: Mega Million jackpot soars to $344 million: A lucky ticket hits the massive lottery luck

Mel Gibson has reportedly ruled out a run for California Governor despite leading a recent Republican straw poll. The poll, conducted by The Lost Coast Outpost, showed Gibson with 12% support among GOP voters, ahead of Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (11%). However, a source close to the actor confirmed he is “flattered” but has no interest in the role. The poll surveyed 2,640 respondents, with Democrats Kamala Harris and Katie Porter securing 20% and 25%, respectively.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are showing that their relationship is still going strong. The Hollywood power couple was spotted recently vacationing in Rome with their kids, silencing divorce rumors. Their trip comes in the wake of speculation regarding Ashton's history with music mogul Diddy and rumors of relocating out of Los Angeles. The couple, who have been criticized in the past for controversies, seemed to be very affectionate while exploring the city.

United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was forced to turn around two hours into its journey after a pilot forgot their passport. The flight had to be diverted to San Francisco due to the issue. This caused significant delays for the passengers. As per reports, the flight UA 198 departed from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Saturday, March 22 at around 2 pm local time. The flight was bound for China’s largest city. However, mid-flight it was discovered that one of the pilots did not have their passport, which would make it impossible for the plane to enter China. A People report stated that the aircraft was then diverted to San Francisco, where it landed at 5:05 pm (local time).

George Clooney spoke about government interference in journalism during a ‘60 Minutes’ interview. He warned about efforts to limit press freedom and emphasized the role of journalists in holding power accountable. Clooney also defended his public statements on Joe Biden’s leadership. Donald Trump criticized Clooney’s remarks on social media.

Flight delays and cancellations are usually met with frustration, but one pilot’s refusal to take off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) left passengers not only understanding but actually applauding his decision. His reason? A gut instinct that something just wasn’t right—despite experts giving the green light.