In 1887, Black inventor Alexander Miles patented an improved mechanism for operating elevator car and shaft doors, helping make elevator...
When did water vending machines appear in America? Explore their history from a 1908 penny water vendor to the refill machines of the 1970s and 1980s.
Construction continues to expand along Interstate 15 as Brightline West moves closer to connecting Southern California and Las Vegas with 200 mph electric trains, though the...
LOS ANGELES — After years of delays, construction disputes and rising costs, the long-awaited train that promises to transform how passengers move through Los Angeles International...
Born Sarah Breedlove to formerly enslaved parents, Madam C. J. Walker rose from poverty to build a national beauty business and create economic opportunities for thousands...
My wife Rebecca said she thought a sweat bee stung her. I thought she was making it up. Turns out, sweat bees are very real—and their...
Marian Croak helped pioneer the technology behind internet calling and text-to-donate fundraising. With more than 200 U.S. patents, her innovations have transformed how millions of people...
From the Arts District and Little Tokyo to the Historic Core and Bunker Hill, discover the best neighborhoods in Downtown Los Angeles and what makes each...
Some states send Washington more money than they receive, while others receive considerably more federal spending. Here’s what “donor state” really means—and why the numbers don't...
On December 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant, opening a remarkable new chapter in medical history.
