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Guinness Global Investors Positive On Energy Transition, Asian Equities
As positivity towards Asia and emerging markets shows no signs of abating, and demand for sustainable energy rises, experts at Guinness Global Investors Annual Conference recently discussed the outlook and investment opportunities. The appetite...

Monster Energy's Alex Pereira Defeats Magomed Ankalaev to Reclaim UFC Light Heavyweight World Championship at UFC 320 in Las Vegas
38-Year-Old from Brazil Reclaims Title with First-Round TKO Victory, Earns $50,000 Performance of the Night Bonus 34-Year-Old Merab Dvalishvili from Georgia Defends UFC Bantamweight Championship Title with Unanimous Decision Victory Against...

Former Californian bridesmaid seeks groom, Indians among 2,000 suitors
After years of always being the perpetual bridesmaid, Lisa Catalano of San Mateo, California, laid down her soft-pink bouquet, hung up her strappy blue satin Maid of Honor dress and drafted a text to her friends: “I’m officially announcing my...

Princeton’s AI breakthrough brings fusion energy closer to reality
A team of scientists at Princeton University has developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool that could help solve one of fusion power’s most persistent challenges—maintaining plasma stability inside reactors. The system, known as...

San Francisco sets the table for fine dining's future
It’s lunchtime at Sam’s Grill, and the restaurant is humming as servers dole out oysters and crisp martinis to diners seated around white tablecloths, as they’ve done since 1867. In the furthest-back booth, a roundtable of fine-dining chefs and...

Uber and Lyft Drivers Gain Right to Unionize in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill granting Uber and Lyft drivers the right to unionize, while still being classified as independent contractors. The legislation, known as Assembly Bill 1340, could affect more than 800,000...

Hedge Funds Targeting Fire Insurance Hit a Wall in California
Homes destroyed in the Eaton Fire in Altadena in February. (Bloomberg) -- Hedge funds speculating on wildfire insurance claims in California were just dealt a legal blow, after the state adopted new legislation designed to stifle such bets. Under...

Jeff Siegel, decorated figure in Southern California horse racing scene, has died
Jeff Siegel, a major player on the Southern California horse racing scene for more than half-a-century, died at his home in Duarte on Saturday after an extended battle with cancer. He was 74. There are few roles in horse racing, besides trainer or...

Los Angeles FC vs Atlanta United Prediction and Betting Tips | October 5th 2025
Major League Soccer returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Los Angeles FC and Atlanta United square off at the BMO Stadium on Sunday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since May 2024, when Steven Cherundolo’s men secured a 1-0...

Ahead of special election, California sees shifts in party preference | California Politics 360
Ahead of special election, California sees shifts in party preference | California Politics 360 As of last month, nearly half of all voters are registered with the Democratic Party, while 25% are registered with the Republican Party, and 22% have...

Gavin Newsom Just Gave California’s 800,000 Uber and Lyft Drivers a One-Way Ticket to the Unemployment Line
Credit: Governor Gavin Newsom / X California Governor Gavin Newsom just gave his state’s Uber and Lyft drivers a one way ticket to the unemployment line. Newsom signed a landmark agreement on Friday that would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to form a...

'Haven’t skimped on anything': 1920s Californian bungalow in Malvern East gets a luxe makeover
Owners: Julien Moussi and Ryan Underwood of Moosewood Developments Project timeline: Design and permits six months, construction 12 months Architect and builder: Underwood Biggest expense: Creating a parking space at the side of the house Biggest...
Capital firm relocating from California to Salt Lake City
A Southern California capital firm is relocating its headquarters to Salt Lake City. Next Global Capital also announced it will have former U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart as chief strategy officer. The firm said the Salt Lake City office will house its...

Mariners fans bring energy, hope as playoff baseball returns
The verve. The energy. The hope. You could feel it. The Mariners, for the second time in a quarter-century, are playing playoff baseball. And their fans, waiting in line on Edgar Martinez Drive, at bars on Occidental Avenue, in the concourses of...

California prepares for E15 fuel debut to cut costs and emissions
California will soon see E15, a new gasoline blend with 15% ethanol, at gas stations, offering a potentially cheaper and cleaner fuel option. SAN DIEGO — A new gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol, known as E15, will soon be available at...

California Insurance regulator hits Tesla with enforcement notice
Tesla has been hit with an enforcement action by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) over claims of routinely delaying or denying claims. The enforcement action is coming after years of warnings from the state regulators, according to a...

JJ Redick sounds the alarm after disastrous preseason debut for Los Angeles Lakers
Actualizado 04/10/2025 - 19:48 CDT After an offseason filled with high hopes and headline-grabbing acquisitions, the Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025-26 NBA preseason with renewed expectations. The front office had gone all-in, acquiring...

NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Should Target $85 Million ex-Indiana Pacers Superstar to Form Big 3 With Luka and LeBron
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) and Luka Doncic (77) hug during the NBA basketball team's media day in El Segundo, Calif (Image via AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) The Los Angeles Lakers could be exploring an interesting NBA trade rumor where the team...

Los Angeles Lakers’ Deandre Ayton sets havoc in Phoenix Suns’ blocking and rebounds
Los Angeles Lakers’ Deandre Ayton sets havoc in Phoenix Suns’ blocking and rebounds Deandre Ayton's debut with the Lakers wasn't all about the glitz, but it really showed his attitude. After a tough time in Portland, folks were quick to question...
Chu Slams Trump’s Proposed Film Tariff, Calls for Incentives to Protect Industry Jobs
U.S. Rep. Judy Chu is urging Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on films made outside of the United States, warning the measure could cripple the domestic film industry and jeopardize millions of American...