Studio owners revise plans for $1-billion update of Television City
The owners of Television City have scaled back their plans to enlarge and modernize the landmark Los Angeles studio where CBS began making shows to…
Rep. Katie Porter says she regrets calling the California Senate primary ‘rigged’
The outspoken Rep. Katie Porter is cleaning up after a controversial comment she made in the aftermath of her California Senate primary loss to fellow…
Why Biden can’t get California gig worker law to go national
WASHINGTON — San Francisco’s city attorney last month reached the kind of settlement many gig workers have been seeking for years: An app-based hospitality company called…
Japan’s Nissan, Honda to partner on EVs to challenge Chinese, reports say | Automotive Industry
Japanese carmakers have struggled to keep up with their Chinese rivals in the fast-growing EV market. Japan’s Nissan is seeking a business partnership with Honda…
Nuclear power industry launch drive to double workforce – as Chancellor gives backing in Budget
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt backed nuclear power in his Budget as the solution to spiralling energy costs. He unveiled plans to introduce cutting-edge technology called Small…
Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023 | Fossil Fuels News
Emissions of greenhouse gas responsible for a third of global warming ‘unacceptably high’, says energy watchdog. Methane emissions from the energy sector approached record highs…
Oscars 2024: Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue
Weeks before the 96th Academy Awards, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel told The Times, “I’m not always classy and pristine.” His opening monologue Sunday reflected just…
RESTAURANTS CANADA APPLAUDS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR CAPPING THE ALCOHOL EXCISE TAX AT 2%; A MAJOR WIN FOR RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AND CONSUMERS.
Article contentToronto, March 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada is expressing gratitude to the Federal government for maintaining the alcohol excise tax at 2%.…
Why California election results may take longer to tally in many races
Forget election night. Election season has been upon us for weeks, and it won’t be over anytime soon. California’s prodigious adoption of vote-by-mail balloting has…
Cost of early super withdrawals expected to reach $85 billion, cost future taxpayers $3,000, warn industry funds
In short: Industry super funds estimate that $38 billion of early withdrawals during the pandemic will cost super fund members $85 billion in retirement savings.They…
Loss of qualified skippers to mining industry sparks call for more maritime tourism recruits
In short: Marine tourism businesses in WA say staff shortages are as bad as they have ever been.They say eligible workers are being drawn to the…
Column: Trump’s tariff plan would amount to a huge tax hike
WASHINGTON — If Donald Trump becomes president again, one of his first moves will take money out of your pocket just as a tax hike would.…
Ukraine vows more self-reliance as war enters third year – POLITICO
Ukrainians have questions On the anniversary of Putin's aggression, however, uncertainty and irritation were undisguised in Kyiv. Ukrainians wanted to know why Western sanctions on…
New Houthi attack risks ‘environmental disaster,’ US says – POLITICO
While the crew of 24 has been safely evacuated, the cargo of fertilizer "could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster," it…
The latest industry upset with the use of AI: Fashion | Technology
New York City, USA – Last week, the fashion world descended on New York City for New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The bi-annual event celebrated…
Prickly paddy melon weed enzymes show potential as sustainable cement alternative
In short: A world-first study has found enzymes from the prickly paddy melon weed can create a sustainable alternative to cement.The weed costs the agricultural industry millions of…
How is Israel’s arms industry profiting from the war on Gaza? | TV Shows
Made in Israel, tested in Palestine. The war on Gaza seems to be a testing ground for Israel’s new weaponry, with devastating effect. Despite the…
NATO is ‘All for one, and one for all!’ says Poland’s Tusk after Trump’s attack – POLITICO
Neither Tusk nor Macron made specific reference to the comments from the Republican presidential front-runner, but both argued for solidarity in their statements to the…
The EU is trusting fossil fuel firms to help clean up the carbon – POLITICO
In 2009, as part of a recession recovery package, the European Commission launched a €1 billion program to support eight projects in the hope of…
Layoffs in the Global Tech Industry
Has the tech industry’s rapid growth come at the cost of its workforce? Contrary to general perception, in recent years, the tech sector has entered…