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Byron Allen's Allen Media Group facing layoffs across all divisions of the company
Allen Media Group, the company owned by TV mogul Byron Allen, is set to undergo layoffs that will affect 'all divisions' of the business.
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SAG-AFTRA taps Nielsen for streaming data to enforce new contract
Performers union SAG-AFTRA has tapped audience measurement company Nielsen to provide streaming data that will inform how bonuses are distributed.
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Elon Musk, Argentina's president headline 24th Milken conference
Elon Musk and Javier Milei will headline the 24th annual Milken Global Conference, which has a focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability and other pressing issues.
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Sony and Apollo make formal $26-billion joint bid for Paramount
Adding to the intrigue around Paramount Global, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have formally submitted a bid for the storied studio.
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A slice of tourists hasn't returned since COVID. L.A. wants them back.
Boosting visits from international travelers is crucial to the overall strength of L.A.’s tourism industry. Foreign travelers tend to stay longer and spend more.
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Meta now has an AI chatbot. Experts say get ready for more AI-powered social media
Artificial intelligence experts said social media users can expect to see more of chatbots and other AI technology influencing their experience — for better or possibly worse.
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Washed Out's new music video was created with AI. Is it a watershed moment for Sora?
Washed Out is the first major music artist to commission a music video using OpenAI's Sora text-to-video technology.
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How the GOP — with Democratic Party connivance — has undermined a crucial effort to avert the next pandemic
Republicans and Democrats participated in a bipartisan effort to smear EcoHealth Alliance, which is devoted to helping to avoid another pandemic
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Is Clippers' series over? 'Dallas to Cancun' ad near Crypto.com Arena trolls Mavericks
A billboard across from Crypto.com Arena trolls the Dallas Mavericks before the Clippers host them Wednesday in Game 5 of the first round playoffs.
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Global film and TV production down 7% this year following Hollywood strikes, report says
Global film and TV production in the first quarter of 2024 was down 7% from the same time last year, according to a report by ProdPro.
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Can AI-powered drive-throughs save the day for fast food operators?
In the wake of the new $20 minimum wage for industry workers, quick-service restaurants in California are accelerating and expanding their use of technology.
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DEA's big marijuana shift could be a lifeline for California's troubled pot industry
How will the DEA's decision to reclassify marijuana affect California's ailing pot industry?
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Campaign to erect new city on Solano County ranchland submits signatures for November ballot
The tech titans backing the controversial project promise a livable, energy-efficient city in close proximity to the Bay Area.
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How a negotiation over cable fees could weigh on Paramount's sale
Charter pays Paramount to carry its channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon. The outcome of the negotiations could weigh on Paramount's valuation in the event of a sale.
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Oatmilk dessert, hot honey seasoning, gluten-free items: Walmart launches branded food line
For years, retailers such as Costco and Trader Joe's have built followings for their store-branded items. On Tuesday, Walmart announced a big push into the same space.
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Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joins cryptocurrency company Coinbase as adviser
Villaraigosa will focus on more equitable financial systems for Black and Latino customers, the cryptocurrency trading platform said.
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College costs are beyond absurd. Here's a way to rein them in
Why do universities charge future teachers the same rate as future engineers?
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Calling the police on campus protests show that college presidents haven't learned a thing since the 1960s
Why didn't USC and Columbia administrators understand that bringing police onto campus always makes things worse, not better?
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MLB ghost kitchens to whip up ballpark food for delivery and pickup, courtesy of IHOP
Major League Baseball is behind a venture to offer ballpark food from hundreds of locations, mirroring a NASCAR initiative that also utilizes IHOP kitchens.
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More student loan forgiveness available, but April 30 deadline looms
The Biden administration's most successful effort to forgive student-loan debt will end April 30. Here's what you need to do to qualify.
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Bob Bakish is ousted as CEO of Paramount Global
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish's ouster comes a day after David Ellison's Skydance Media sweetened its offer for Shari Redstone's National Amusements, with money earmarked for Paramount's Class B shareholders
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Hollywood's crew union negotiations have gone well so far. Now the hard part begins
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is scheduled to enter general contract negotiations with the Hollywood studios this week.
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California climbers train for Mt. Everest from the comfort of their own beds
Everest guide Adrian Ballinger is breaking with decades of tradition to create what he believes are better and more ethical ways to climb the world’s tallest mountain.
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Money Talk with Liz Weston: Managing mortgage debt in retirement
Having a mortgage in retirement used to be uncommon, but that’s no longer the case. They key is affordability.
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Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish expected to leave the company
Paramount Global's Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the media giant, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as Paramount considers its future.
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After a years-long pause, the FCC resurrects 'network neutrality,' a boon for consumers
Trump's FCC killed network neutrality, giving internet providers a green light to abuse consumers. Biden's FCC has corrected that error.
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Hollywood, accusers condemn reversal of Weinstein conviction: 'We know what happened'
Harvey Weinstein accusers and others in Hollywood have condemned a New York appeals court's decision to reverse the disgraced producer's rape conviction.
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TikTok to crack down on content that promotes disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss habits
Amid huge demand for Ozempic and other drugs that trigger weight loss, the social media giant announces new community guidelines in an effort to promote positive body image.
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'The bane of retail.' To prevent theft, many big chains now lock up all kinds of merchandise
Security glass once locked up electronics, Sudafed and a few other items. But stores have gotten more aggressive in efforts to confront retail theft.
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How athletes and entertainers like Shohei Ohtani get financially duped by those they trust
Athletes and entertainers lose money because they're inattentive, make risky investments and overspend on loved ones and expensive toys, financial experts say.
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