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☆ Larry Fink is concerned about the youth. Here are 5 key takeaways from the BlackRock CEO's letter to investors.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Michelle Abrego | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Fink, the chief executive of BlackRock, used his annual investor letter to warn of a looming "retirement crisis" facing the US and raise his concerns about disillusioned young people. This triggered criticisms on both sides of the aisle and became a major headache for Fink and the firm. He has avoided using the term ESG and repeatedly emphasized that BlackRock works with energy firms. Fink, who is 71 and has kept Wall Street guessing on his own retirement, also got personal with this letter. Fink is focused on "Energy pragmatism"The biggest opportunity in infrastructure, according to Fink, is around energy.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has known, as so many of us have, that the Mayorkas impeachment was doomed to fail from the start. But at its core, impeachment is a political process, not a legal one. Over the past year, Congress’ use of impeachment has gone from merely political to politically gratuitous. House Republicans opened an impeachment inquiry into President Biden himself last year over only the murkiest of corruption charges. The Mayorkas impeachment is, in essence, about policy disagreements that Republicans would like to air to the public in an election year.

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☆ CSU faculty strike: Thousands of Cal State faculty walk off the job, beginning a massive five-day strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Faculty and supporters picket during a strike at the California State University, Northridge campus in Los Angeles, California, US, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Jill Connelly/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesVillanueva Bernal said one of her children attends a Cal State school, one of two public university systems in California. In a statement, Cal State said the CFA’s demand for a 12% raise, along with other economic demands, are “financially unrealistic.”“Their request far surpasses the state funding increase that the CSU received in last year’s state budget ($227 million) and is more than the entire budget of Cal Poly Pomona ($369 million),” Cal State said. The union has been bargaining with Cal State since May, and the university system has offered a 5% raise each year over three years. However, CFA has argued that Cal State can afford their proposals.

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The world also said goodbye to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Nov. 29. Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesAnother political figure who died this year was former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19. Among the entertainers who left the world this year was singer Tina Turner, who died May 24. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Fred White, 67. A Hall of Fame forward who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final.

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☆ Chuck E. Cheese is retiring its robots and it's probably not because of a horror movie
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chuck E. Cheese has officially retired Munch's Make Believe Band. The change was made as part of an update to all Chuck E. Cheese locations. AdvertisementIt's lights out for the unlively characters of Chuck E. Cheese's nostalgic animatronic band, and it probably has nothing to do with "Five Nights at Freddy's." So did Chuck E. Cheese remove the animatronics to avoid scaring the kids? Representatives for Chuck E. Cheese did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider.

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☆ Repairs to arson-damaged Los Angeles freeway expected to take at least 3 weeks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Steve Gorman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Crew members work in the area, where a fire erupted over the weekend, shutting down a heavily trafficked corridor in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Garcia Acquire Licensing RightsLOS ANGELES, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A Los Angeles freeway section heavily damaged by a weekend fire can be salvaged and reopened after extensive repairs rather than having to be demolished and rebuilt, a project that nevertheless will likely take three to five weeks, officials said on Tuesday. The project was expected to commence immediately and continue around the clock until completed, California Governor Gavin Newsom said. Meanwhile, arson investigators were continuing their work seeking to identify the person or persons responsible for setting the fire, Newsom said. Newsom said the state had leased the site to Apex Development Inc, a company based in Calabasas, north of Los Angeles.

Persons: Jorge Garcia, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Newsom, Daniel Berlant, Steve Gorman, Alistair Bell Organizations: REUTERS, Santa, Fire, Apex Development Inc, Apex, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, California, California's, Calabasas

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arson was the cause of a massive weekend fire that charred and indefinitely closed a vital section of a Los Angeles freeway, causing major traffic headaches for hundreds of thousands of commuters, California authorities said. Los Angeles residents were urged to avoid travel to the area Monday and to work from home if possible. Ertugrul Taciroglu, chair of the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of California, Los Angeles, said part of the challenge is how expensive real estate has become. The city and county of Los Angeles in 2020 agreed to provide housing for almost 7,000 people living under freeways and near exit and entrance ramps. Associated Press writer Christopher Weber in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Investigators have determined arson caused the weekend fire that heavily damaged an elevated stretch of a downtown Los Angeles freeway, forcing its indefinite closure and setting the stage for prolonged traffic turmoil, state officials said on Monday. [1/7]Crew members work in the area, where a fire erupted over the weekend, shutting down a heavily trafficked corridor in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 13, 2023. Newsom identified the leaseholder for state-owned property beneath the freeway that burned as Apex Development Inc, based in Calabasas, California, north of Los Angeles. Newsom on Sunday proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles County in order to expedite repairs to the freeway. Reporting by Steve Gorman in Los Angeles and Daniel Trotta in Carlsbad, California; additional reporting by Rich McKay in Atlanta and Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and Stephen Coates and Miral FahmyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles motorists should expect traffic snarls during the Monday commute as crews assess how much damage was caused by a raging fire over the weekend that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown, officials said. Commuters were urged to work from home or take public transportation into downtown Los Angeles. Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon and directed the state Department of Transportation to request assistance from the federal government. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she had also talked with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about any additional resources that may be needed. California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin said storage yards under highways are common statewide and across the country.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles motorists should expect traffic snarls indefinitely as crews assess how much damage was caused by a raging fire that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown, officials said Sunday. Commuters were urged to work from home or take public transportation into downtown Los Angeles. Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon and directed the state Department of Transportation to request assistance from the federal government. California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin said storage yards under highways are common statewide and across the country. At least 16 homeless people living underneath the highway were evacuated and brought to shelters, Mayor Karen Bass said.

Persons: Gavin Newsom, ” Newsom, Kristin M, Crowley, Newsom, ”, Transportation Toks, Karen Bass, Bass Organizations: ANGELES, Gov, Patrol, Flames, Fire, Department of Transportation, Sunday, Transportation Locations: Los Angeles, Alameda Street, Santa Fe, California

The union, SAG-AFTRA, which represents tens of thousands of actors, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of studios, reached the tentative agreement on Wednesday. It followed a bitter standoff that contributed to a near-complete shutdown of production in the entertainment industry. At 118 days, it was the longest movie and television strike in the union’s 90-year history. The actors’ strike, combined with a writers’ strike that started in May and was resolved in September, devastated the entertainment economy. Hundreds of thousands of crew members were idled, with some losing their homes and turning to food banks for groceries.

Persons: ”, Todd Holmes Organizations: SAG, Alliance, Television Producers, California State University, Northridge Locations: Los Angeles, Georgia , New York , New Jersey, New Mexico

☆ John Oliver says the Hollywood writers' strike was no vacation
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Hollywood writers' strike was no vacation for talk show hosts, John Oliver says. Oliver discussed the topic on an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Monday. AdvertisementAdvertisementJohn Oliver, the host of "Last Week Tonight," says the Hollywood writers' strike was no vacation. The writers' strike ended on September 27 when the Writers Guild of America secured a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for stipulations including better pay, AI safeguards, and minimum staffing. The nearly-150-day strike was the second-longest in the guild's history, only surpassed by the writers' strike of 1988.

Persons: John Oliver, Oliver, Seth Meyers, —, Meyers, Todd Holmes, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Organizations: Hollywood, Service, Writers Guild of America, Alliance, Producers, California State University, Northridge, Force

☆ Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's relationship timeline, from dating to marriage and their divorce
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

June 25, 2020: Grande posted her first selfie with GomezGrande posted this photo on June 25. June 26, 2020: Grande shared two photos with Gomez at her 'Midsommar'-themed birthday partyGrande posted these photos on June 26. July 16, 2023: Grande fueled divorce rumors when she appeared in public without her wedding ringJonathan Bailey, Ariana Grande, and Andrew Garfield attend the Wimbledon 2023 men's final. Then, on July 16, 2023, Grande attended a Wimbledon match with her "Wicked" costar Jonathan Bailey. AdvertisementSeptember 18, 2023: Grande and Gomez simultaneously filed for divorceTMZ broke the news that Grande had officially filed for divorce from Gomez, citing "irreconcilable differences."

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☆ Hollywood walkouts have wiped $5 billion from California's economy, exceeding analysts' estimates
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Joseph Wilkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hollywood writers and actors have been on strike for over four months. The impact on California's economy has been enormous – reaching almost $5 billion. Caterers, dry cleaners, drivers, and other small enterprises are among those most affected, says one researcher. Todd Holmes, an entertainment industry professor at Cal State Northridge, had predicted a $3 billion blow to California's economy in the first 100 days of the strike. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs a result, Hollywood studios have begun delaying new releases, as strike rules prohibit actors from promoting their films.

Persons: AFTRA, Kevin Klowden, –, Klowden, Todd Holmes Organizations: Service, Writers Guild of America, SAG, Milken Institute, Financial Times, Yahoo Finance, Cal State Northridge, Hollywood Locations: Wall, Silicon, Los Angeles

☆ Hollywood's 100 days of strikes have likely dealt a $3 billion blow to California's economy, a university professor says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Zahra Tayeb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Hollywood strikes have likely dealt a $3 billion blow to California's economy over the last 100 days. That's according to entertainment industry expert and academic Todd Holmes, per CNBC. Todd Holmes, an entertainment industry professor at Cal State Northridge, based his estimate on economic analysis from the last time writers went on strike in 2007. "A lot of different people are impacted surrounding the industry," Holmes told CNBC, saying the strikes are "causing them a lot of hardship." Holmes expects the strikes could cost California between $4 to $5 billion if they roll on till October.

Persons: Todd Holmes, AFTRA, Holmes, Barbie, Oppenheimer Organizations: Hollywood, CNBC, Service, Writers Guild of America, SAG, Cal State Northridge, Milken Institute Locations: Wall, Silicon, Los Angeles, Local, California, Hollywood

☆ Hollywood strikes have already had a $3 billion impact on California's economy, experts say: It's causing 'a lot of hardship'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

People take selfies beneath the Hollywood sign as the WGA (Writers Guild of America) strike continues on July 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. "A lot of different people are impacted surrounding the industry," Holmes says, "and it's causing them a lot of hardship." How long could the strike lastSome experts say the current strike could set the record for the longest writers' strike in Hollywood history. If strikes last until October, Holmes estimates the economic cost will total closer to $4 billion to $5 billion. The WGA represents 11,500 members, while SAG-AFTRA represents roughly 160,000 members.

Persons: Todd Holmes, Holmes, Lee Ohanian, Billy Porter, Kevin Klowden, Milken, Ohanian, it's Organizations: WGA, Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, Alliance, Television Producers, Cal State Northridge, Milken Institute, Screen, American Federation of Television, Radio Artists, University of California, CNBC, LA Times, Hollywood, Variety, SAG, Disney, Warner Bros Locations: Los Angeles , California, California, LA, Los Angeles

☆ Low-wage parents can help their kids avoid poverty for decades if they get this one tax credit
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Earned Income Tax Credit reduced the likelihood of being in poverty, new research shows. Children exposed to the EITC at early ages were less likely to receive public assistance, such as WIC, as adults. It shows how policies that help keep children out of poverty can have benefits for decades after. How the tax credit can be restructured to assist those who need the benefits the most, though, is murky. These findings suggest, though, that the tax credit improves economic outcomes of both the EITC recipients and their children, as the authors found evidence that these effects drive up income mobility.

Persons: Katherine Michelmore, University of Michigan's Gerald R, Michelmore, Nicardo McInnis Organizations: IRS, Service, National Bureau of Economic Research, University of Michigan's, Ford School of Public Policy, Dynamics, California State University Locations: Wall, Silicon, Northridge

☆ The Tom Brady of Other Jobs
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Francesca Paris | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +17 min

Meet them, and decide for yourself:The Tom Brady of Paramedics Jesse Izaguirre, 70Gardena, Calif.Jesse Izaguirre loves working with younger paramedics. Hopefully never.”The Tom Brady of Bakers Helen Fletcher, 83Clayton, Mo. Chalk it up to a great big fib.”The Tom Brady of Artists Lilian Thomas Burwell, 95Highland Beach, Md. “I should’ve signed them.”The Tom Brady of Biologists Maria Elena Zavala, 72Los AngelesProfessional longevity runs in Maria Elena Zavala’s family. It didn’t vanish when they crossed the border.”The Tom Brady of Loggers Earl Pollock, 82Hamburg, Ark.

☆ Outgoing LA Mayor Eric Garcetti on why his stalled ambassador nomination was a ‘gift’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Maeve Reston | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Reston: So, the other half of the equation – as you talked about – is not under your control as the mayor, and that’s the mental health space. Garcetti: This country is experiencing a mental health crisis and addiction crisis. There are not enough professionals who can treat mental health afflictions, and we have no right to mental health care in this country. … Treating trauma and mental health issues is the biggest gap in the American health care system by far. Garcetti: I was working on a musical a long time ago that I thought would be really interesting in LA.

☆ Jury tells filmmaker Paul Haggis to pay $10M total in rape suit
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

While accuser Haleigh Breest’s lawyers called the verdict just, Haggis insisted that he had been falsely accused and was financially ruined by fighting the civil case. Breest, a publicist, said Haggis raped her and forced her to perform oral sex in his New York apartment on Jan. 31, 2013. Jurors returned to court Monday to hear testimony about Haggis’ finances and decide how much more he’d have to pay. Breest’s lawyers questioned Haggis’ claims of being broke. After the verdict, he said the jury “did the right thing.” Jurors left court without commenting.

☆ Indigenous Latino L.A. residents feel hurt, betrayed by racist remarks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

But the disparaging remarks still deeply hurt the city’s immigrants from Oaxaca, which has one of Mexico’s large indigenous populations. Both growing up in their homeland and after reaching the U.S., they say they’ve become accustomed to hearing such stinging comments — not only from non-Latinos but from lighter skinned Mexican immigrants and their descendants. Martinez used a disparaging term for the Black son of a white council member and called immigrants from Oaxaca ugly. Los Angeles is home to the country’s largest Mexican population and nearly half the city of 4 million people is Latino, census figures show. Informal studies indicate several hundred thousand Oaxacan immigrants live in California, with the largest concentration in Los Angeles, said Gaspar Rivera-Salgado, director of the University of California, Los Angeles Center for Mexican Studies.

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