By Khari Johnson | CalMatters The current frenzy around artificial intelligence has spread like a shockwave. It started among engineers inspired by a 2017 research paper. Next came venture capitalists eager to profit from a new boom. They were followed by government officials racing to impose regulations. Now it’s labor’s turn. More than 200 trade…
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EL SEGUNDO — Just one month after saying he didn’t feel like the Lakers’ lineups featuring two big men were a direction they were looking to move forward with, first-year coach JJ Redick appears to be reversing course. Redick said after Thursday’s practice ahead of Friday’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets that the team…
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A Lyft Inc. driver is seeking dismissal of all claims against him in a lawsuit brought by a passenger who alleges that she jumped out of a car window moments before her unconscious driver crashed into a parked vehicle, saying he suffered a diabetic emergency just before the crash and cannot be liable. Lal Finci’s…
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Organizers announced the first names in a star-studded lineup of a benefit show for wildfire relief, though the biggest surprise is that the previously announced FireAid is now two concerts taking place simultaneously at Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum on Thursday, Jan. 30. The lineup announced Thursday includes Billie Eilish and Finneas, Green Day,…
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By Michelle Chapman | The Associated Press A Toyota division that manufactures trucks will pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty to violations related to the submission of false and fraudulent engine emission testing and fuel consumption data to regulators and the illicit smuggling of engines into the United States. Hino Motors, a subsidiary…
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By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy awards banquets followed in the days after. Related Articles The 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire…
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By Laura McMullen, NerdWallet Natural disasters, whether massive wildfires, hurricanes or floods, can upend lives in an instant, but unwinding the financial damage can take many months. Still, those affected have many sources of help. Here’s how you can get help and be strategic with your resources as you begin to rebuild after a disaster.…
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By Kevin Hardy, Stateline.org The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per hour. Related Articles Business | California abandons diesel truck ban before Trump is sworn in Business | Where to turn when a natural disaster upends your finances Business…
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As Southern California continues to grapple with the devastating wildfires and fallout of the past several days, the UFC comes to town looking to provide a distraction. In its fifth month of existence, Intuit Dome in Inglewood will host its first combat sports event Saturday, with UFC President and CEO Dana White hoping UFC 311…
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By ALBERT STUMM Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we age. Related Articles Health | New noninvasive asthma test may help doctors tailor treatment for kids Health | What…
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