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Disney’s appointment of Chapek to replace Bob Iger surprised Hollywood and Wall Street. But his background may make him well-suited for the job.
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On Malibu’s Broad Beach, comedian-actress Mindy Kaling has shelled out $9.55 million for the stylish home of Frank and Barbara Sinatra. -
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NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. is asking $3.7 million for his custom Florida home with a pirate-themed kitchen and hidden hatch door.
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AMC’s presence in the Los Angeles region has grown to 34 theaters and 461 screens since it opened its first West Coast location more than 50 years ago.
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At Apple’s annual shareholders meeting, CEO Tim Cook acknowledged the problems posed by coronavirus. A shareholder proposal requiring the company to disclose its cooperation with the Chinese government was voted down despite significant support.
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California motorists may see gas prices rise modestly as a result of the fire at a refinery in Carson on Tuesday night.
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Hong Kong’s government unveiled a budget packed with giveaways including a one-time cash handout that economists said isn’t likely to spur growth, as the city struggles to stabilize an economy battered by political unrest and the coronavirus.
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Tesla and Panasonic plan to end their solar partnership at the electric-car maker’s state-subsidized factory in New York.
The Times found a rising number of death investigations across the country were complicated or upended after transplantable body parts were taken before a coroner’s autopsy.
How firms helped rewrite a law to make it difficult for coroners to stop them from harvesting body parts.
The Times found dozens of cases in which autopsy investigations were hindered or delayed by the procurement of tissues or organs — something the industry claims never happens.
Executives coached coroners on how to keep body parts harvesting records secret
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Kim Raver and her husband, director Manu Boyer, have sold their Venice home for $2.7 million.
In the Beverly Hills Post Office area, a massive Midcentury compound owned by Charlton Heston for nearly 50 years is on the market for $14.9 million.
Supermodel-actress Rachel Hunter has sold her longtime home in the Hollywood Hills for $3.45 million, records show.
Football Hall of Famer and former USC athletic director Lynn Swann has put his Hancock Park home up for sale at $3.595 million.
Veteran NFL linebacker Jarret Johnson is asking $2.695 million for his northern Florida home with a private dock.
Company Town
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday that his company is only interested in original content and not reruns of shows such as ‘Friends.’
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Even extensive preparation by the network could not keep the candidates in line as crucial primaries loom.
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Bob Iger transformed Disney during his 15-year tenure as CEO; now he’s handing the reins to Bob Chapek, who led the company’s parks division for nearly five years.More Coverage
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The change is effective immediately, the company said. Iger assumes the role of executive chairman and will direct the company’s creative endeavors.
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Walt Disney Co. has been reshaping Hulu’s leadership since the Burbank entertainment company consolidated its ownership stake.
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Salesforce.com Inc. raised its annual revenue forecast, but the strong results were overshadowed by the news that co-Chief Executive Officer Keith Block had stepped down.
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Telecom companies will do everything possible to protect shareholder value. That means offsetting losses in TV subscribers by increasing revenue from internet-only customers.
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The Supreme Court denied Apple’s petition arguing that a judgment in a patent infringement case brought by VirnetX Holding Corp. was “grossly excessive.”
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The Pentagon is preparing to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence technology on the battlefield.
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Insurers have succeeded in watering down a Washington state bill that would have made a firm’s surplus cash a factor in any rate increase.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rocks the Southern California realty world with the mega-million-dollar purchase of David Geffen’s Beverly Hills estate.
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But it could take years for Inovio’s synthetic vaccine to clear the testing required by regulators before it can join the fight against the novel COVID-19.
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On Malibu’s Broad Beach, comedian-actress Mindy Kaling has shelled out $9.55 million for the stylish home of Frank and Barbara Sinatra.
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In the Beverly Hills Post Office area, a massive Midcentury compound owned by Charlton Heston for nearly 50 years is on the market for $14.9 million.
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Kim Raver and her husband, director Manu Boyer, have sold their Venice home for $2.7 million.
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National Transportation Safety Board chairman blasts Tesla and ‘government regulators’ for jeopardizing traffic safety over Tesla’s Autopilot feature.
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Tesla’s Autopilot and other driver-assist systems might enhance safety, but manufacturers can keep the data under wraps.
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May Mobility Inc.’s boxy white-and-green self-driving shuttle pulls up to a damp corner in downtown Detroit.
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The Ferrari 488 Pista brings race-track performance to California freeways.
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The U.S. Supreme Court sided with workers on the deadlines for suing their retirement plans, saying a three-year clock for suits doesn’t start to run just because the plan sends emails offering details about how the money is invested.
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Economists are closely watching how the spread of the coronavirus affects corporate earnings, consumer spending and interest rates.
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This week’s sharp sell-off on Wall Street eased Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow notching smaller declines and the Nasdaq gaining back a little ground.
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Businesses and governments haven’t been prepared for the coronavirus, so neither are we.
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A retiree needs to consider whether it’s time to transition away from active investing and individual stocks and move into a more passive portfolio.
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California is “unapologetically pro-employee,” judge says. When it comes to enforcing AB 5, “the handwriting is on the wall.”
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Ben Meng, a U.S. citizen who grew up in China, is in the crosshairs of a debate over immigration, national security and who is a “real American.”
How I Made It
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If it wasn’t for the professional wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, El Segundo Brewing Co. and it’s founder, Rob Croxall, wouldn’t be where they are today.
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At Universal Studios Hollywood, Jon Corfino gets to spend his days creating new attractions, including Jurassic World — The Ride. At lunch, he likes to blend in with parkgoers to see what’s working and what isn’t.
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Matt Pohlson and Omaze team up with celebrities to offer one-of-a-kind experiences for raffle contestants, with a substantial chunk of the proceeds going to charity.
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Health-Ade Kombucha Chief Executive Daina Trout likes science, health and fermenting. She’s combined them all into a business run with her husband and her best friend.
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Kadakia turned her own frustration over finding dance classes into a successful business model
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