Comedy Central extends Jon Stewart's 'The Daily Show' run through 2026
Stewart, who built 'The Daily Show' into a cultural juggernaut, has hosted the Monday night installment since February 2024.
Disney asks YouTube TV to restore ABC for election coverage
ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels have not been available on YouTube TV since Thursday because of an impasse in contract talks for a new distribution deal. YouTube TV subscribers could miss election coverage and "Monday Night Football."
Waymo killed KitKat. California neighborhood mourns a corner-store cat
One mourner called KitKat 'the best city bodega cat anyone could ever ask for. His lil pet requests meant a lot for some of us.'
Court matters postponed over expected Monday traffic to Dodgers' victory parade
Several L.A. courthouses will be closed Monday due to large crowds expected for the Dodgers' victory parade. Officials encourage those who can to work remotely.
Driverless freight trains on Southern California rails? This L.A. startup is already testing them
Parallel Systems, a Los Angeles-based company that launched in 2020, is developing an autonomous, battery-powered train to move freight.
Inside the race to train AI robots how to act human in the real world
Humanoid robot training is booming around the world. Tech companies are rushing to build the robots for a market projected to reach $38 billion within the next decade.
Meta opens flagship store in West Hollywood to showcase AI glasses, VR headsets
The new flagship store in West Hollywood highlights Los Angeles skate culture and allows people to try out Meta's smart glasses and VR headsets.
'Our stomping ground': Demolition of historic Valley Plaza mall begins
One of the San Fernando Valley's oldest outdoor shopping malls, Valley Plaza opened in the early 1950s but has fallen on hard times in recent years, prompting complaints from neighbors.
Why your local Gold's Gym may be getting a new name
The operators of more than 20 Gold's Gym locations in and around Los Angeles are selling most of the gyms to Eōs Fitness.
Hiltzik: Meme stocks are still with us, offering new temptations for novice and unwary investors
The meme stock trade that made GameStop famous has new candidates, including Krispy Kreme and Beyond Meat, but it's still dangerous ground for newbies.
ESPN, Disney channels blacked out on YouTube TV in contract dispute
About 10 million YouTube TV customers lost access to ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels amid a busy sports calendar that includes college football and a "Monday Night Football" game between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.
SpaceX defends progress developing Starship craft capable of moon landing
Elon Musk's SpaceX defended its progress developing a Moon lander in a blog post Thursday, following NASA's decision to reopen the program to other companies.
Edison increases compensation for Eaton fire victims, but some say it's not enough
Southern California Edison increased the number of Eaton fire victims that are eligible to file claims for damages in its final compensation proposal, but some Altadena residents say it still does not go far enough.
Universal Music Group settles with AI music startup Udio
Universal Music Group reached a settlement with AI startup Udio, ending a legal battle in which UMG had accused Udio of taking copyrighted music to train its AI model.
Warner Bros. Discovery is up for sale. Why CEO David Zaslav isn't ready to give up the reins
After hustling for decades to get to the big stage, Zaslav is eager to prove critics wrong and complete a turnaround after three painful years of setbacks and cost cuts to reduce the company's mountain of debt.
Why prices keep going up for streaming services
Streaming subscriptions are getting more expensive as services from HBO Max to Netflix have increased their prices as they aim to become more profitable. Cash-strapped consumers are looking into ways to save money, including through bundling services or watching with ads.
Disneyland Resort lays off 100 people in Anaheim
Disneyland Resort has laid off about 100 people. Walt Disney Co. is the latest media and entertainment company to cut positions.
Paramount signs 10-year lease for a New Jersey production facility
Paramount has signed a 10-year lease to occupy a production facility currently under construction in New Jersey. The move will allow the media company to qualify for the state's tax incentives.
Cameo sues OpenAI for trademark infringement
Chicago-based tech startup Cameo sued OpenAI on Tuesday, accusing the AI business of trademark infringement.
Leading AI company to ban kids from long chats with its bots amid growing concern about the technology
Parents, child safety groups and politicians have been putting pressure on tech companies to make AI chatbots safer.
