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Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can't just let them die
COLSTRIP, Montana — In the early morning light, it’s easy to mistake the towering gray mounds for an odd-looking mountain range — pale and dull and devoid of life, some pine trees and shrublands in the foreground ...Read more
Downtown LA is hurting. Frank Gehry thinks arts can lead a revival
With two major expansions of downtown Los Angeles cultural institutions in the works, Bunker Hill is primed to elevate its status as the region's leading arts center even as the area around it struggles with persistent ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: How can I get my HOA to allow car covers?
Q: I recently moved and am now, for the first time, dealing with a homeowners association. I have a classic Cadillac that I used to keep covered at my previous residence. The rules in place at my new residence forbid car ...Read more
Disturbing News for Your Boss
It's the law, or it soon could be.
According to legislation proposed by San Francisco Assembly Member Matt Haney, a new law -- AB 2751 to its friends -- and it has lots of friends -- an employee whose boss disturbs them...Read more
Media groups urge feds to investigate after Google limits California news in search results
Two journalism trade organizations representing thousands of publishers this week called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, ...Read more
Michael Hiltzik: With his Truth Social stock, Trump may be laughing all the way to the bank -- but his investors have reason to weep
With their life savings, childrens' college funds and their own retirement prospects at stake, most people probably view investing in stocks as a serious business. Now and then, however, the markets produce comedy gold.
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Construction paused at VinFast's NC site as carmaker seeks a smaller footprint
Nearly nine months after VinFast broke ground on its planned $4 billion electric vehicle factory in North Carolina, construction at the Chatham County site has stalled while local officials await updated building plans ...Read more
Boeing workers still scared to raise safety concerns, say FAA-appointed experts
After spending a year interviewing Boeing employees and executives, documenting the company’s safety processes and taking stock of changes Boeing made after two deadly 737 Max crashes, an expert panel determined the ...Read more
Boeing hid safety risks in 'criminal cover-up,' whistleblowers tell Senate
In sworn testimony before a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday, a Boeing engineer reiterated his accusation that Boeing has hidden safety risks on the 787 Dreamliner and the 777 widebody jets, rejecting the account Boeing ...Read more
Disneyland costumed staffers from Goofy to Elsa seek union vote
Walt Disney Co. employees who dress up as Goofy and other beloved characters to entertain guests at the company’s California theme parks have taken a key step toward unionizing.
A majority of the staff members who meet...Read more
As other banks report decline in deposits, US Bancorp experiencing a surge
As other banks report declines to their average deposits, Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp, the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, has experienced a surge in that segment despite an uncertain rate environment....Read more
Tech layoffs jolt Bay Area economy with hundreds of new job cuts
SUNNYVALE, California — A high-profile aerospace and defense contractor and a semiconductor company were among the latest tech firms to chop jobs in the Bay Area, cutbacks that will erase more than 200 positions.
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Canada to start taxing tech giants in 2024 despite US complaints
Canada will start applying a proposed tax on the world’s biggest technology companies this year, despite threats from American lawmakers to carry out trade reprisals against a levy that will primarily hit U.S. firms.
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Tesla asks investors to approve Musk's $56 billion pay again
Tesla Inc. will ask shareholders to vote again on the same $56 billion compensation package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk that was voided by a Delaware court early this year.
In its proxy filing issued Wednesday, ...Read more
Social Security and You: Foreign-Born Parents Not Mooching Off the Social Security System
Q: I am sick and tired of all these people who bring their parents over here from foreign countries and then immediately put them on their Social Security account. No wonder Social Security is going broke! I personally ...Read more
Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a new website aims to 'revolutionize' philanthropy
An Minnesota nonprofit leader hopes to "revolutionize" charitable giving with a new platform for people to trade household items they no longer need, resulting in a donation to a nonprofit.
Think Buy Nothing meets ...Read more
Tech review: Dyson is a champ at purifiying the air and keeping you comfortable
I sleep with a fan blowing to move the air in my bedroom.
Over the years I’ve had all sorts of fans, but for the last few years, my choice has been a Dyson fan sitting on a small table.
The Dyson fan I’ve been using ...Read more
Broken and unreliable EV chargers become a business opportunity for LA's ChargerHelp
Right place, right time, with an eye for opportunity, a commitment to economic growth for all, and a will to get things done. That’s entrepreneur Kameale Terry, co-founder of ChargerHelp, a Los Angeles startup.
She’s ...Read more
Ford F-150 Lightnings now shipping after February stop order
Ford Motor Co. says it's shipping 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks, and the vehicles now are available to order online.
The automaker on Feb. 9 had placed a stop-shipment on the all-electric trucks made at the ...Read more
Walgreens embarks on another round of layoffs
Walgreens confirmed Tuesday a new round of layoffs, the latest in a string of job cuts over the past year as the retail pharmacy giant aims to slash costs.
Walgreens spokesman Fraser Engerman said the company is not ...Read more
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