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☆ Has the LA scene fizzled? SoCal has fallen further behind the Bay Area, NYC and Boston for startup funding: 'People deep in AI are just not in LA'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But last year, the LA tech scene stalled, according to Carta data. Startup funding plummeted everywhere, but nowhere experienced a steeper decline than LA, where funding declined 65% from 2022. CartaLA's startup funding dropped 65% last year, a steeper decline than the Bay Area, New York or Boston. "They're very deep AI companies, but they're being applied to a vertical, which is one of the strengths of LA," Ingersoll said. Bird goes bust and Snap snaps backThere was more bad news for LA's startup scene in 2023 than just the dismal funding numbers.

Persons: Ethan Aldrich, Aldrich, there's, Andreessen Horowitz, a16z, Katia Ameri, Ameri, VCs, Nikita Bier, Bier, Mark Suster, Suster, LA's, we're, Palmer Luckey, Minnie Ingersoll, Ingersoll, Bird, Zillow, Spencer Rascoff, Evan Spiegel ERIC PIERMONT, Ishan Singh, Singh Organizations: Stanford, Business, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coatue Management, LA Tech, LA, Carta, Honest Company, New, Boston, Microsoft, Clark, SpaceX Locations: Santa Monica, Southern California, LA, Santa, Hayes, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York, New York, Boston, Carta, San Diego, Seattle, Hawthorne , CA, Costa, Bay

☆ Tongue tie surgeries are on the rise, but experts say try other solutions first for baby's breastfeeding issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google searches for "tongue tie release" have been climbing since 2004, reaching an all-time high in 2023. Oftentimes, infants are evaluated for a tongue tie after a nursing parent reports pain or other feeding difficulties. Tongue tie revisions shouldn't be the first stepIf you believe your child might have a tongue tie and need a revision, Oster recommends getting multiple opinions. AdvertisementA severe tongue tie can cause challenges beyond breastfeeding, Pellman notes, including speech problems, orthodontic issues, and trouble with the tongue sweeping through the mouth to keep teeth clean. "Ultimately, the decision of whether to proceed with a tongue tie revision should be made on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with a healthcare professional who understands your child's individual needs," he said.

Persons: —, It's, Emily Oster, Daniel Ganjian, latching, Harry Pellman, Oster, Ganjian, Pellman Organizations: Service, Google, Business, Providence Saint John's Health, Santa Monica . Research, Children's Hospital of Orange, Care Locations: Santa Monica, Children's Hospital of Orange County's, frenotomy

☆ Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton have 2 children. Here's what you need to know about the 'Succession' star's family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read preview"Succession" star Kieran Culkin asked his wife, Jazz Charton, for more children following his first Emmy win on Monday night. Jazz Charton met Kieran Culkin in 2012 after an "impulsive" move to New York City. Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton at the season 4 premiere of "Succession." Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton attend the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024, in Santa Monica, California. In April 2022, Charton wrote in one post that she got a tattoo based on one of her daughter's drawings.

Persons: —, Kieran Culkin, Roman Roy, Culkin, — Kinsey, Wilder Wolf, Charton, Jazz Charton, Matt Sayles, Invision, Coco Charton, We've, Charton's, Kinsey, Steve Granitz, Instagram, Nina Westervelt, Kinsey Sioux, Zissou, I've, we've, Kieran, Emma McIntyre, Wolf, The Beverly Hilton, Bauer, Griffin, Taika Waiti, I'd Organizations: Service, Business, Jazz, Warner Bros, Beverly Hilton Hotel, King's College, Hollywood, Globe, Golden Globe, Barker, Choice, The Beverly, Axelle Locations: New York City, Beverly Hills , California, London, Iowa, Santa Monica , California, Instagram

☆ The best and most daring looks celebrities wore to the Critics' Choice Awards 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Critics' Choice Awards were held on Sunday. Celebrities including Margot Robbie and Emily Blunt attended the event. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe 29th annual Critics' Choice Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday. Celebrities including Margot Robbie, Emily Blunt, and Jennifer Aniston walked the red carpet ahead of the event, which celebrated the biggest names in TV and film.

Persons: Margot Robbie, Emily Blunt, —, Jennifer Aniston Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Santa Monica , California

☆ 10 celebrity looks from the 2024 Critics Choice Awards that missed the mark — sorry
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Critics Choice Awards were held on Sunday. AdvertisementThe 29th annual Critics Choice Awards were held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday. Many celebrities took risks with their Critics Choice Awards outfits, opting for glamorous gowns and bold prints. However, other celebrities missed the mark in shapeless looks and confusing style choices. Here are the Critics Choice looks that missed the mark, in our opinion.

Persons: Margot Robbie, Pedro Pascal, — Organizations: Service, Barker Locations: Santa Monica , California

☆ A Florida boomer said he 'can't move back to California fast enough' due to better weather and a calmer lifestyle
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Prevesk moved to Florida in 2018 for a business opportunity after his mother died. The constant heat and "disingenuous" lifestyle he's experienced in Florida have pushed him to look for residences in California once again — and he's willing to pay up. He knew as a kid that moving to Florida or California would be the goal. Still, neither Florida nor California has given him the sense of community he had in New York. AdvertisementIn addition to Southern California, Prevesk is also potentially looking to move to Colorado or Utah for their nature and similar cost of living to Florida.

Persons: —, Steve Prevesk, Prevesk, I've, California Prevesk, he's, He's, staters, haven't Organizations: Service, Sarasota, Business, Santa Monica, Studio Locations: Los Angeles, Western New York, Florida, California, —, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, New York, Sarasota, Studio City, Santa, Southern California, Prevesk, Colorado, Utah

And the stars appear to be out in force again for the 29th Critics Choice Awards, which this year returns to Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hangar. “I’m not always playing dark characters.” Michael Tran/AFP/Getty ImagesTracee Ellis Ross in Fendi. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesMargot Robbie in custom Balmain. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images“May December” actor Charles Melton wore a red Valentino suit paired with a black skinny tie featuring a V-shaped metallic accent. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesTyler James Williams Jordan Strauss/Invision/APVanessa Morgan Michael Tran/AFP/Getty ImagesBrit Marling Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesTatanka Means Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Persons: Santa Monica, Barker, Margot Robbie, Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, “ Rustin ”, Colman Domingo, Rosamund Pike Jordan Strauss, Jeremy Allen White Amy Sussman, WireImage, Jennifer Aniston Jordan Strauss, Lily Gladstone Michael Tran, Rustin, Valentino, ”, “ I’m, ” Michael Tran, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jordan Strauss, Pedro Pascal Frazer Harrison, Greta Lee Jordan Strauss, Allison Williams Jordan Strauss, Moorjani Christopher Polk, Moorjani Gilbert Flores, Rachel Brosnahan Alberto Rodriguez, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt Matt Winkelmeyer, Billie Eilish, Thom Browne, Michael Tran, Christina Ricci Frazer Harrison, Kieran Culkin, Martin Katz, Danielle Brooks, Monsoori, Frazer Harrison, Matt Winkelmeyer, Charles Melton, Chelsea Handler, Alex Perry, Quinta Brunson Frazer Harrison, Dominic Sessa Jordan Strauss, Singer Dua Lipa, Tyler James Williams Jordan Strauss, Vanessa Morgan Michael Tran Organizations: CNN, Globes, Hollywood, Santa, Golden Globes, Getty, Variety, Singer Dua, Tiffany Locations: AFP, Fendi, Balmain

Song’s quietly romantic film, starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo as childhood friends who reconnect later in life, earned nominations for her direction, script and for both actors. “May December,” about an actress preparing to play a Mary Kay Letourneau-like role got nods for Natalie Portman, Charles Melton and screenwriter Samy Burch. MGM’s “American Fiction,” featuring Jeffrey Wright as a frustrated novelist, got recognition for Wright, Erika Alexander and Sterling K. Brown. Josh Welsh, the president of Film Independent, said the spirit awards look for films and shows that, “demonstrate the uniqueness of vision, original, provocative subject matter, economy of means and diversity, both on screen and off.”The Spirit Awards also recognize television series. Billie Eilish was also nominated for “Swarm.”Saturday Night Live’s Aidy Bryant is hosting the show, which will take place on Feb. 25 in Santa Monica, California.

Persons: Song’s, Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, “, Mary Kay Letourneau, Natalie Portman, Charles Melton, Samy Burch, MGM’s, Jeffrey Wright, Wright, Erika Alexander, Sterling K, Brown . Jefferson, ”, ” Kelly Reichardt’s, Robert Altman, Michelle Williams, André Benjamin, Hong Chau, Judd Hirsch, Amanda Plummer, Alexander Payne's “, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Payne, Giamatti, Andrew Haigh, Ira Sachs, William Oldroyd, Eileen, Haynes, Song, “ Oppenheimer, Maestro ”, Lee, Yoo, Portman, Jessica Chastain, Monica, Judy Reyes, Andrew Scott, Franz Rogowski, Teyana Taylor, Noah Galvin, Anne Hathaway, Glenn Howerton, Marin Ireland, Catalina Saavedra, Ben Whishaw, Brown, Alexander, Marshawn Lynch, Sandra Hüller, Justine Triet’s “, Jonathan Glazer’s, Iceland’s, Wata, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Josh Welsh, Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Bella Ramsey, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, Billie Eilish, Live’s Aidy Bryant Organizations: NFL, ”, Film, “, YouTube Locations: Hong, Melton, Randolph, Poland, Denmark, Santa Monica , California

☆ Schwarzenegger lends support to families of Israeli hostages
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Omar Younis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Schwarzenegger gave bronze eagle sculptures to his visitors at a video production company in Santa Monica, just west of Los Angeles. In turn they presented Schwarzenegger with "Bring Them Home" dog tags. Declaring himself "a big friend of the Jewish people and Israel," Schwarzenegger said he wanted to amplify the message not to abandon those who remain captive. Israel says Hamas, the militant group that rules Gaza, took 240 hostages in the Oct. 7 attack that also killed 1,200 people and set off a Middle East war. Among those meeting the "Terminator" star was Bar Rudaeff, 27, whose father Lior Rudaeff, 61, was taken from the Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak.

Persons: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Schwarzenegger, Rudaeff, Lior Rudaeff, Nir Yitzchak, Jacob Bohbot, Elkana Bohbot, Ella Shani, Amit Shani, Ella's, Itzik Kozin, Omar Younis, Daniel Trotta, Lincoln Organizations: California, Hamas, Nova, Be'eri, Museum, Tolerance, Thomson Locations: SANTA MONICA , California, Israel, Gaza, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Tolerance Jerusalem

☆ Schwarzenegger Lends Support to Families of Israeli Hostages
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Dec. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

Persons: Omar Younis SANTA, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Schwarzenegger, Rudaeff, Lior Rudaeff, Nir Yitzchak, Jacob Bohbot, Elkana Bohbot, Ella Shani, Amit Shani, Ella's, Itzik Kozin, Omar Younis, Daniel Trotta, Lincoln Organizations: California, Hamas, Nova, Be'eri, Museum, Tolerance Locations: Omar Younis SANTA MONICA , California, Israel, Gaza, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Tolerance Jerusalem

☆ 4 ways to maximize your tax break for charitable donations on Giving Tuesday, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Getty ImagesWhen filing your taxes, you claim the larger of the standard deduction or your total itemized deductions. In 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act nearly doubled the standard deduction, slashing the number of filers who itemized. For 2023, the standard deduction is $13,850 for single filers and $27,700 for married couples filing jointly. Give profitable assetsWhether you're transferring money to a donor-advised fund or giving directly to a charity, experts recommend sending profitable assets, rather than cash. Bunching donationsAnother way to exceed the higher standard deduction is by bunching donations, which is a popular strategy for donor-advised funds, experts say.

Persons: Juan Ros, Michael Maye, Maye, bunching, Mitchell Kraus Organizations: Financial Management, Financial, MJM Financial, Capital Intelligence Associates Locations: Thousand Oaks , California, Gillette , New Jersey, Santa Monica , California

☆ Los Angeles is defined by its deep-rooted car culture. Could the recent I-10 freeway fire make Angelenos rethink that relationship?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Officials encouraged people to switch to public transit to alleviate bad traffic from road closures. For native Angelenos and the millions of visitors who've traveled to the area, Los Angeles car culture is simply a way of life. According to The Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority saw a 10% bump in ridership on the E Line light rail train that runs through downtown Los Angeles on the first two workdays after the incident. While it's too early to know if public transit ridership will be up in November, a reimagined vision of traversing Los Angeles has long been overdue. The transit system simply isn't woven into the fabric of Los Angeles compared to cities like New York and Chicago.

Persons: —, who've, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, it's, Damian Dovarganes Organizations: Service, Los Angeles Mayor, Los Angeles Times, Los, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro Transit Authority, TAP, California Department of Transportation, Caltrans, Wall Street, LA Transit, AP, LA Metro Rail Locations: LA, Los Angeles, California, Angelenos, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica, Inglewood, Angeles, New York, Chicago, Santa, Southern California

☆ Practicing gratitude: Turns out sometimes less is more, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Faye Chiu | Jessica Dulong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

You don’t have to look far to find countless recommendations for a gratitude practice as a key to happiness. For people who like to write, an effective gratitude practice could be writing thank-you notes to friends and family, Lyubomrisky said. Lyubomirsky: There are circumstances in which a gratitude practice can backfire. How to get help Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. CNN: What advice do you have for avoiding pitfalls while engaging in a gratitude practice?

Persons: Sonja Lyubomirsky, “, you’re, Lyubomrisky, towfiqu, Jessica DuLong, ” Organizations: CNN, University of California, Getty, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Locations: Riverside, Santa Monica, Canada, Brooklyn , New York

☆ Tesla is planning a 24-hour diner and drive-in theater. Check out the latest image.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla plans to open a futuristic diner and drive-in theater in California. AdvertisementNearly six years after Elon Musk first announced his plans for a futuristic Supercharger station, Tesla has finally broken ground on the project. Last year, Tesla submitted plans to the city of Los Angeles for a charging station equipped with a 24-hour diner and drive-in theater. By reimagining charging stations, Tesla and other electric-car makers could combat EV adoption hesitancy. To date, several Tesla charging stations already include several amenities, including lounges, vending machines, and Tesla merchandise.

Persons: Tesla, —, Elon Musk, Musk, Forbes, Tesla hasn't Organizations: Service, Elon, Santa Monica, Bloomberg, Tesla EV Locations: California, LA, Los Angeles, Hollywood, North America

☆ Gaza’s economy is in ruins as Israel-Hamas war sets development back decades
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Mahmud Hams | Afp | Getty ImagesWar-battered Gaza's already fragile economy lies in ruins, much like its buildings, following more than a month of bombings by Israel after Hamas militants attacked the country in October. "Gaza's economy is 100% dependent on two sources of revenue: foreign aid and access to Israel's labor market. According to the United Nations, during the 1970s and 1980s, the Palestinian economy saw relatively strong capital inflows, largely due to remittances from Palestinian workers in Israel and the Gulf countries. Things changed after Hamas gained power in Gaza in 2006 when Israel relinquished its control of the enclave. The U.N. classifies Israel as an occupier state over the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza.

Persons: Khan Younis, Mahmud Hams, Gazans, Marko Papic, Kevin Klowden Milken, Kevin Klowden, Israel, Raja Khalidi, Klowden, Khalidi Organizations: Afp, Getty, United Nations, Food, Clocktower, CNBC, West Bank, Economic Policy Research, International Labor Organization, United Nations Development, Milken Institute, Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute, Hamas, Palestinian Authority Locations: Gaza, Mahmud, Israel, Ramallah, West, Santa Monica , California, Egypt, Palestine, Saudi, Palestinian

☆ 30-year-old works ‘2 hours a day’ on her side hustle and makes $22,000/month in passive income—here’s her typical week
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Domonique Brown | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

I make $22,000 a month in passive income from online sales through my website, Etsy, Society6, and retailers like Target and Home Goods. The best part is that I spend an average of just two hours a day on DomoINK. On Wednesdays, I typically work on a new art piece and film the entire process to post online. Photo: Domonique BrownMy work was featured in Target's 2023 Black History Month collection. My artwork will also be featured on stationary for Walmart's Black History Month collection.

Persons: I've, Martens, Domonique Brown, Domonique, I'm, Goody, Fleur Organizations: Target, Goods, Disney, Samsung, Lowe's, Adobe, Santa, NASCAR, Walmart, Broad Museum, Angeles County Museum of Art Locations: Santa Monica , California

Overall, Adobe estimates one in five Americans plan to use buy now, pay later plans to purchase holiday gifts. Retailers have found that customers offered a buy now, pay later option are more likely to have bigger cart sizes or to convert from browsing to checking out. In its report, the Fed cites research that finds that customers spend 20% more when buy now, pay later is available. LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides many buy now, pay later lenders with alternative credit scores for assessing consumers seeking loans, including those who may not have a traditional credit score. In the past two years, Williams has used buy now, pay later plans at stores including Target, BoxLunch, EyeBuyDirect, and Skims.

Persons: Vivek Pandya, Demishia Alford, Alford, “, ”, she’ll, I’ll, I’m, ” Kevin King, Kevin, ” Alford, Jessica Sarceda, ” Sarceda, Sarceda, Allison Williams, Williams, —, ” Jinal Shah, Charles Schwab Organizations: —, Federal Reserve Bank of New, Adobe, Adobe Digital, ”, Retailers, Fed, Consumers, Walmart, LexisNexis, Solutions, Nike, Target, Zip, Associated Press, Charles, Charles Schwab Foundation, Inc, AP Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Greensboro , North Carolina, Santa Monica , California, Amelia , Ohio

☆ I'm a housekeeper at a hotel where a 1-night stay costs more than I make in 2 weeks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Two housekeepers at luxury hotels told BI they're after fair wages and humane working conditions. One said a single-night stay at the hotel where she works costs more than she makes in two weeks. "I want them to understand and to realize that we have families," Reyes told Business Insider through a translator, Maria Hernandez, with the communications department of Unite Here Local 11. Those that have reached agreements have provided hotel workers with wage increases, staffing agreements to prevent shortages, as well as pension increases that Unite Here Local 11 says will help workers "retire with dignity." "Everybody is very enthusiastic," Galindo told Business Insider.

Persons: —, They've, Maribel Reyes, she's, Reyes, Maria Hernandez, Elizabeth Galindo, Galindo Organizations: Service, Workers, Waldorf, Le, Westin Bonaventure, Biltmore, Loews Hollywood, Cliffs, Hilton Anaheim, Business Locations: Los Angeles, Los Angeles , California, Beverly Hills, Unite, Santa Monica, Dana Point, Anaheim

☆ Los Angeles freeway damaged by arson reopens ahead of schedule
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A view following a fire erupted over the weekend, shutting down a heavily trafficked corridor in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Garcia/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 20 (Reuters) - A section of a freeway running through downtown Los Angeles that had been heavily damaged by fire earlier this month reopened on Monday, weeks ahead of initial forecasts, city officials said, offering a pleasant surprise for Southern California commuters. Officials said arson was the cause of a Nov. 11 fire that damaged Interstate 10 in Los Angeles, forcing a closure of the busy east-west road in both directions. "Our city is grateful for the 24/7 efforts of construction crews who have worked tirelessly to ensure that the 10 freeway will be safe to drive on by Monday," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday evening. Reporting by Gabriella Borter Editing by Bill BerkrotOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jorge Garcia, Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Gabriella Borter, Bill Berkrot Organizations: REUTERS, California, Los Angeles Mayor, Santa, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Los Angeles, Southern California, Santa Monica

☆ A Stressful World Drives the Return of Zodiac Jewelry
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Jill Newman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Perhaps the most famous are the bold gold zodiac medallions the house introduced in the 1950s and again in the 1970s. Those vintage pieces are in high demand again, along with its latest series of statement-making hard stone and gold pendants carved with the signs of the zodiac. It’s a sign of the times: Designers and retailers say zodiac symbols are now among the most popular modern jewelry talismans. During these tumultuous times, more people are turning to jewelry with meaning and pieces that are personal and lasting, said Briony Raymond, a fine jewelry designer in New York who offers both vintage astrological pieces and her own designs. “These talismanic jewels can be comforting and put things in the context of the bigger universe,” she said.

Persons: David Webb, Briony Raymond, ”, Laura Freedman Locations: New York, Santa Monica, Calif

☆ Soon you’ll be able to buy a Hyundai on Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

People will be able to shop for Hyundai vehicles on Amazon through an agreement with the South Korean automaker. Laws in most US states protect auto dealerships from automakers who might want to sell directly to consumers. Amazon customers will be able to search dealership inventories through the Amazon website, see pricing for vehicles, and click a button to initiate a purchase. This arrangement was announced as part of a package of deals between Hyundai and Amazon, including that Amazon will provide data storage for Hyundai and that future Hyundai models will include the Alexa voice assistant. Hyundai dealers won’t have to participate in the program, but can opt-in.

Persons: you’ve, Tesla, “ It’s, ”, Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds.com, Caldwell, Jose Muñoz, Mike Sullivan, weren’t, “ I’ve, ” Sullivan Organizations: CNN, Hyundai, South Korean, Hyundai Santa Fe, Edmunds.com, Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai Santa Monica Locations: Hyundai Santa

☆ Anthony Farrer of LA’s The Timepiece Gentleman accused of scamming $3 million from customers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

According to federal court documents, Farrer’s life started unraveling months before his arrest. His watch business started in Dallas and moved to LAIn court documents, federal agents detailed Farrer’s downfall from luxury watch seller to alleged scammer. Investigators said Farrer pocketed customers’ money from the watch sales and used it to maintain his lavish lifestyle. At times, court documents said, Farrer would send customers pieces that were different from what they’d requested. Court documents state the Rolex actually belonged to another customer who’d given it to Farrer to sell on consignment.

Persons: CNN — Anthony Farrer’s, Farrer, ”, Erica Choi, scammer, “, Anthony Farrer, they’d, who’d, he’d, “ I’ve, I’ve, …, Ciaran McEvoy, he’s Organizations: CNN, Lamborghini, Ducati, Business, YouTube, Office, Central, Central District of, Rolex, US Locations: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Las Vegas, Central District, Central District of California, Dallas, LA, Los Angeles, California, South Carolina , Colorado , Texas, Florida, Beverly, Swiss, Texas

☆ Snap employees say CEO Evan Spiegel is in his 'Elon era' and promoting a 'hardcore' work culture
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Evan Spiegel is having an "Elon moment," according to a report from the The Information citing staff. The 33-year-old Snap CEO is taking a hands-on approach and asking employees to work harder. Business Insider reported in October that staff in Snap's ad business are struggling with nitpicking and micromanagement. Several employees who left the company recently told The Information that Snap's 33-year-old cofounder and CEO Evan Spiegel is in his "Elon era" or "Elon moment," as he makes decisions emulating the billionaire's "hardcore" work culture at X — formerly Twitter. Snap's advertising business makes up a huge chunk of its revenue.

Persons: Evan Spiegel, Elon, —, Elon Musk, Spiegel hasn't, Musk, Spiegel, Nima Khajehnouri, Jeremi Gorman, Peter Naylor, Snap's, Jerry Hunter, we're Organizations: Business, Service, Employees, Santa Locations: Santa Monica

☆ 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, 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.

Persons: Gavin Newsom, Newsom, Daniel Berlant, Berlant, Karen Bass, Laura Rubio, Rubio, Cornejo, Jorge Garcia, Bass, Steve Gorman, Daniel Trotta, Rich McKay, Lisa Baertlein, Jonathan Oatis, Stephen Coates, Miral Organizations: ANGELES, downtown, Transportation Department, REUTERS, Engineers, Apex Development Inc, Apex, Sunday, Los Angeles Times, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles, California, Santa Monica, downtown L.A, Los Angeles , California, U.S, Calabasas , California, Los Angeles County, Carlsbad , California, Atlanta

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