https://www.latimes.com/business Business en-US Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:47:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-22/comcast-job-cuts-broadband-losses-charge Comcast plans layoffs in its broadband and wireless business ahead of spinning off NBCUniversal, after losing 144,000 broadband customers last quarter. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:47:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-22/comcast-job-cuts-broadband-losses-charge https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/how-meta-struck-deal-to-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-despite-looming-billionaire-tax Zuckerberg worried if the tax passed it could reduce how much control he had over his company but Meta's board struck a deal that quelled his concerns. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:44:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/how-meta-struck-deal-to-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-despite-looming-billionaire-tax https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/trader-joes-opens-another-outlet-in-orange-county-as-its-california-expansion-continues Anaheim Hills gets its first Trader Joe's, with three more California locations on the way as part of the chain's nationwide expansion. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:43:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/trader-joes-opens-another-outlet-in-orange-county-as-its-california-expansion-continues https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-22/cnn-international-anchor-bianna-golodryga-is-leaving-network The global affairs analyst says she is departing for "an opportunity I can't pass up." Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:38:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-22/cnn-international-anchor-bianna-golodryga-is-leaving-network https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/as-companies-move-out-of-state-is-californias-4-25-trillion-economy-really-in-trouble California continues to see companies large and small move to Texas and other states, citing taxes, high costs and regulations. Is the business environment really as bad as it seems? Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/as-companies-move-out-of-state-is-californias-4-25-trillion-economy-really-in-trouble https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/legendary-hollywood-recording-studio-is-up-for-sale Founder of legendary Hollywood recording studio plans to sell Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/legendary-hollywood-recording-studio-is-up-for-sale https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/behind-elon-musks-plans-for-mega-merger-of-spacex-tesla Musk said that aerospace firm SpaceX and EV carmaker Tesla were considering a tie-up, confirming speculation that what would be the biggest corporate merger ever is a real possibility. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/behind-elon-musks-plans-for-mega-merger-of-spacex-tesla https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/the-arizona-nevada-california-water-war-is-heating-up-and-all-three-states-will-end-up-parched Arizona and Nevada are claiming their rights to water from the Colorado River, but there simply isn't enough to meet their demands. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/the-arizona-nevada-california-water-war-is-heating-up-and-all-three-states-will-end-up-parched https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-21/meta-hit-with-25-billion-penalty-for-misleading-users-about-privacy The penalty in New Mexico stems from a lawsuit about a data privacy scandal that Facebook faced more than eight years ago. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:43:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-21/meta-hit-with-25-billion-penalty-for-misleading-users-about-privacy https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-21/la-filming-down-third-quarter-tax-credit-projects-grow L.A. logged 4,171 on-location shoot days last quarter, down 4.8% from a year earlier, but tax-credit projects made up a growing share of TV and film work. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-21/la-filming-down-third-quarter-tax-credit-projects-grow https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-22/musk-has-invested-1-billion-in-skydance-report-says Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., the parent of CNN, HBO and other media businesses, in a $110-billion deal that was completed earlier this month. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:08:16 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-22/musk-has-invested-1-billion-in-skydance-report-says https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-22/jj-watt-cbs-nfl-jim-nantz-tony-romo-super-bowl JJ Watt has come to a multiyear agreement with CBS to remain Jim Nantz's NFL booth partner. Watt had been filling in since Tony Romo’s July arrest and subsequent departure from the network. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:20:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-22/jj-watt-cbs-nfl-jim-nantz-tony-romo-super-bowl https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/live-nation-could-be-broken-up-after-jury-finds-it-illegally-monopolized-concerts Live Nation could be broken up after jury finds it illegally monopolized concerts Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:59:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/live-nation-could-be-broken-up-after-jury-finds-it-illegally-monopolized-concerts https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-21/laika-wildwood-pg-13-animation-box-office-test The PG-13 stop-motion epic opens Oct. 23. Can it draw teens and adults when even well-reviewed originals like “Forgotten Island” have struggled? Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-21/laika-wildwood-pg-13-animation-box-office-test https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/a-new-round-of-stories-asks-us-to-feel-sorry-for-families-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-on-500-000-year Why does a family with $500,000 in income feel financially strapped? It's not the price of groceries or gasoline, but lifestyle choices. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/a-new-round-of-stories-asks-us-to-feel-sorry-for-families-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-on-500-000-year https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-16/the-billionaires-campaign-against-california-billionaire-tax-relies-on-conjecture-and-fear-mongering The billionaires' attack on California's wealth tax initiative shows why it's needed. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-16/the-billionaires-campaign-against-california-billionaire-tax-relies-on-conjecture-and-fear-mongering https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-13/of-course-government-should-regulate-ai-but-not-the-way-the-ai-industry-prefers The big AI firms have proposed a system of government regulation that is tantamount to self-regulation. That would be a big mistake Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-13/of-course-government-should-regulate-ai-but-not-the-way-the-ai-industry-prefers https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-10-20/wide-shot-unsolved-mysteries-video-podcast Over the course of nearly four decades, the celebrated show 'Unsolved Mysteries' has evolved amid the changes in the TV business. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-10-20/wide-shot-unsolved-mysteries-video-podcast https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-10-13/wide-shot-skydance-hollywood It's been just about a week since the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal closed. In the months ahead, Hollywood will determine its future. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-10-13/wide-shot-skydance-hollywood https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-10-06/wide-shot-forgotten-island DreamWorks Animation's "Forgotten Island" is a bet on originality at a time when the industry has typically leaned more toward sequels and reboots. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2026-10-06/wide-shot-forgotten-island https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-20/la-hollywood-production-decline-history The story of how L.A. steadily lost much of its homegrown industry to other locales is a tale of hubris, escalating costs, political inaction and fierce competition from states and countries hungry for a piece of the Hollywood pie. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-20/la-hollywood-production-decline-history https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-06-25/hbo-the-pitt-noah-wyle-revive-la-tv-production-business HBO Max's Emmy Award-winning drama has become a much-needed boost for Hollywood after much of the local film and TV industry migrated to regions offering more generous tax rebates. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-06-25/hbo-the-pitt-noah-wyle-revive-la-tv-production-business https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-05-10/why-family-businesses-that-built-hollywood-are-closing Dozens of family businesses that serve Hollywood have closed down in recent years, squeezed by a historic falloff in local production activity. Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-05-10/why-family-businesses-that-built-hollywood-are-closing https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-27/independent-studios-scramble-to-stay-afloat-as-film-tv-production-lags Owners of independent studios across Los Angeles are struggling in the face of a historic downturn in production activity. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-27/independent-studios-scramble-to-stay-afloat-as-film-tv-production-lags https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-15/ai-robots-are-roaming-la-grocery-store-aisles-shoppers-workers-are-worried AI robots are roaming Ralphs in L.A. They are scanning inventory and the union is trying to stop them. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-15/ai-robots-are-roaming-la-grocery-store-aisles-shoppers-workers-are-worried https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-15/after-nearly-buying-warner-bros-netflix-is-laying-off-1-000-workers-what-happened While Netflix continues to lead subscription streaming services, the company has continued to face growing scrutiny over how it plans to grow the Los Gatos company in the future. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-15/after-nearly-buying-warner-bros-netflix-is-laying-off-1-000-workers-what-happened https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-05/la-has-more-driverless-cars-more-crashes-look-at-data As the robotaxi race heats up across the country, key players including Waymo, Zoox and Tesla claim their technology is safer than human drivers. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-05/la-has-more-driverless-cars-more-crashes-look-at-data https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-02/ai-radio-star-dj-chatbots-airwaves-humans-pushing-back AI killed the radio star: DJ chatbots are already chatting up airwaves, humans are pushing back. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-02/ai-radio-star-dj-chatbots-airwaves-humans-pushing-back https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-10-20/inside-the-meteoric-rise-and-cataclysmic-fall-of-neuehouse Chic, private co-working space NeueHouse appeared to be a cool, hip success story, but the celebrity habitué was riven with overspending, financial tensions and management misfires leading to its abrupt bankruptcy filing. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-10-20/inside-the-meteoric-rise-and-cataclysmic-fall-of-neuehouse https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-03-07/paramount-vegas-gambler-cipriani-jeff-shell-ron-meyer-nbcuniversal-patty-glaser-charlotte-kirk-hollywood Surreptitious dealings with a high-stakes Vegas gambler could imperil Jeff Shell's role in Paramount Skydance as it looks to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-03-07/paramount-vegas-gambler-cipriani-jeff-shell-ron-meyer-nbcuniversal-patty-glaser-charlotte-kirk-hollywood https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-02/kanye-west-and-the-story-of-donda-academy-spectacular-spiral Lawsuits and interviews The Times conducted provide a fresh glimpse into the extraordinary dysfunction inside Donda and the erratic behavior of its controversial founder that led to its unraveling. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-02/kanye-west-and-the-story-of-donda-academy-spectacular-spiral https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-21/portos-bakery-to-open-new-location-in-southern-california The longstanding Cuban-American bakery is bringing its signature cheese rolls and potato balls to a 50,000 square foot commercial development in Ontario. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-21/portos-bakery-to-open-new-location-in-southern-california https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/sonys-new-gold-plated-walkman-costs-nearly-6-000 Sony’s first new Walkmans in several years range from $1,900 to $5,900, targeting audiophiles with upgraded screens and technology designed to refine digital music. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:41:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/sonys-new-gold-plated-walkman-costs-nearly-6-000 https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/spacex-touts-possible-tesla-merger-after-profits-soar After a stellar SpaceX earnings announcement, Chief Executive Elon Musk said the rocket company is considering a merger with Tesla, the electric car company he also helms. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:31:15 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/spacex-touts-possible-tesla-merger-after-profits-soar https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-10-19/retired-pilot-helps-historical-society-buy-neil-armstrongs-boyhood-home-for-tours A former military pilot has stepped up to preserve Neil Armstrong's boyhood home in Ohio Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:16:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-10-19/retired-pilot-helps-historical-society-buy-neil-armstrongs-boyhood-home-for-tours https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-02/californias-economic-growth-expected-to-continue-slowly-with-few-jobs The UCLA Anderson Forecast predicts California's economic growth will continue but with only meager jobs gains. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-02/californias-economic-growth-expected-to-continue-slowly-with-few-jobs https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-27/did-your-favorite-local-starbucks-just-close-these-36-socal-locations-are-likely-shuttered Starbucks said it would close 250 locations in North America as the chain battles increased competition. Thirty-six of those locations appear to be in Southern California. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:27:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-27/did-your-favorite-local-starbucks-just-close-these-36-socal-locations-are-likely-shuttered https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-22/california-deal-on-paramount-warner-bros-merger-spurs-frustration Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:10:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-22/california-deal-on-paramount-warner-bros-merger-spurs-frustration https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-21/paramount-settlement-is-less-than-desired-more-than-nothing The company has to keep open and running both the Paramount and Warner Bros. lots — maybe one of the most visible wins for the city. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:26:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-21/paramount-settlement-is-less-than-desired-more-than-nothing https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-21/electronic-arts-to-cut-400-jobs-shut-down-bioware-studio-behind-mass-effect Electronic Arts Inc. said it will lay off staff and shut down BioWare, the long-running development studio behind role-playing games such as "Dragon Age" and "Mass Effect." Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:21:59 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-21/electronic-arts-to-cut-400-jobs-shut-down-bioware-studio-behind-mass-effect https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/home-insurance-now-costs-more-than-property-taxes-in-most-counties Homeowner policies, averaged at the county level, have gone up by an inflation-adjusted 45% in a decade. But some states are seeing much higher jumps — such as Nebraska, with a rise of 79%. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:35:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-20/home-insurance-now-costs-more-than-property-taxes-in-most-counties https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-10-20/la-simple-upgrade-turns-ugly-garage-conversion-into-stunning-studio-city-adu "America's Got Talent" executive producer Sam Donnelly loved her Studio City home but hated her ADU, describing it as "ugly and modern." A modest upgrade transformed it into a warm retreat. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-10-20/la-simple-upgrade-turns-ugly-garage-conversion-into-stunning-studio-city-adu https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-19/nicolas-cage-battles-sinkhole-that-threatened-his-malibu-home After a sinkhole swallowed his driveway in September, Nicolas Cage has received permits to remove debris and guard the home from further damage brought by tropical storms. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:50:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-19/nicolas-cage-battles-sinkhole-that-threatened-his-malibu-home https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-16/bass-vs-raman-who-can-make-housing-more-affordable Karen Bass and Nithya Raman both have plans to help L.A.'s housing crisis. Will either make living here more affordable? Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-16/bass-vs-raman-who-can-make-housing-more-affordable https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-19/self-driving-cars-take-on-paris-chaotic-arc-de-triomphe-roundabout Navigating the massive star-shaped junction around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris is among the most hair-raising experiences in European driving. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:16:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-19/self-driving-cars-take-on-paris-chaotic-arc-de-triomphe-roundabout https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-19/next-generation-of-hybrids-could-make-most-commutes-electric Sara Gray buys gas once a month. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:12:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-19/next-generation-of-hybrids-could-make-most-commutes-electric https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-18/former-ceo-accused-of-fraud-california-still-paid-company-50-million Nikola Corp.'s former CEO was indicted for fraud. His company's vehicles were the most heavily subsidized in California’s $1-billion clean truck incentive program on average. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-18/former-ceo-accused-of-fraud-california-still-paid-company-50-million https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-20/panasonic-speeds-up-efforts-to-turn-windows-into-solar-panels Large-scale production of glass-based perovskite solar cells will begin in April 2029 in Japan. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:04:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-20/panasonic-speeds-up-efforts-to-turn-windows-into-solar-panels https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-17/sky-high-ladwp-bills-light-up-social-media Los Angeles residents have posted bills they called "outrageous," "insane" and "extremely crazy" over the past few weeks as summer charges hit mailboxes. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-17/sky-high-ladwp-bills-light-up-social-media https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-11/taylor-farms-recall-expands-to-jalapenos-pulled-from-trader-joes-target Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ready-to-use food products in multiple grocery stores containing potentially contaminated jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:43:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-11/taylor-farms-recall-expands-to-jalapenos-pulled-from-trader-joes-target https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-29/california-instant-rebates-new-used-electric-cars California is set to roll out its own instant rebate program to assist drivers in purchasing their first new or used EV. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-29/california-instant-rebates-new-used-electric-cars https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/california-can-ticket-robotaxis-that-violate-traffic-laws-heres-how Driverless cars haven't always obeyed the rules of the road but, unlike vehicles with humans behind the wheel, they've gotten away with it. That's about to change in California. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/california-can-ticket-robotaxis-that-violate-traffic-laws-heres-how https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-21/analog-lifestyle-trend Influencers dubbed 2026 as the year of the "analog life." Experts say people are looking to reduce distractibility and related stress. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-21/analog-lifestyle-trend https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-18/should-you-give-your-kids-their-inheritance-early Should you give your kids their inheritance early? Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-18/should-you-give-your-kids-their-inheritance-early https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-11/how-do-you-teach-children-to-handle-money Dear Liz: My daughter (51) blames me (74) almost daily for her financial problems. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-11/how-do-you-teach-children-to-handle-money https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-04/how-do-i-keep-checks-from-being-stolen-in-mail Dear Liz: In response to a reader whose check to the IRS was stolen from the post office, you (again) warned readers that mail theft and check fraud have soared and that electronic payments are now the safest way to send money. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-04/how-do-i-keep-checks-from-being-stolen-in-mail https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-27/can-brokerage-sell-my-shares-without-my-permission Dear Liz: How can I get help after my brokerage’s margin team illegally sold my Tesla and Palantir stock, citing market volatility and not notifying me? Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-27/can-brokerage-sell-my-shares-without-my-permission https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/sharp-drops-for-ai-stocks-overwhelm-markets-worldwide-as-oil-prices-jump The latest shudder for AI stocks pulled markets lower around the world Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:34:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/sharp-drops-for-ai-stocks-overwhelm-markets-worldwide-as-oil-prices-jump https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/health-insurance-costs-keep-climbing-for-american-workers-survey-finds A new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF reveals that people relying on employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage this year Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:34:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/health-insurance-costs-keep-climbing-for-american-workers-survey-finds https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/ai-data-centers-turn-politically-toxic-as-tech-giants-court-skeptical-communities Community opposition has become a bottleneck, and tech giants could face even more challenges if voters elect more public officials who are skeptical of data centers. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:31:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/ai-data-centers-turn-politically-toxic-as-tech-giants-court-skeptical-communities https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/jobless-claims-fell-to-194-000-last-week-lowest-since-july U.S. unemployment claims fell to 194,000 last week, the fewest in three months and another sign that layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy extraordinary job security. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:14:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-22/jobless-claims-fell-to-194-000-last-week-lowest-since-july