Hollywood lauds and challenges Newsom’s film tax credit plan

Amid mounting pressure from Hollywood to bring production and entertainment jobs back to California, Gov. Gavin…

Here’s how immigration really affects the U.S. economy

If you’re a physician and a neighbor asks you a medical question, you’re probably happy to…

Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores; its stock price surges

Walgreens plans to close about 1,200 stores over the next three years in an effort to…

One nation’s plan for success: Work less and make more babies

SEOUL —  Less than a generation ago, South Korea held an unenviable distinction it has since tried…

Walmart embarks on ‘style tour’ to prove it is a fashion destination, with two stops in L.A.

Zara. Shein. Walmart? In its latest bid to be seen as an affordable fashion destination, Walmart…

In Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts

LAS VEGAS —  Vice President Kamala Harris has never met Maria Rodriguez. She probably never will. But…

You can’t buy a Chinese EV in U.S. But they dominate in Southeast Asia

TANGERANG, Indonesia —  Late last year Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of…

This country banned TikTok. What became of its influencers?

Is there life after TikTok? The question is front of mind for U.S. influencers and many…

Antonio Villaraigosa joins cryptocurrency firm Coinbase as paid advisor

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa doesn’t own any cryptocurrency — at least, not yet. But…