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Best Buy hoping supersize TVs will get more holiday shoppers to splurge on electronics
One of the hottest gifts this holiday season might not fit under the tree.
It might not even fit in some houses.
And Best Buy has decided to lean into the trend.
As prices fall and options grow, more Americans are gravitating toward XXL TVs, which have screens larger than 97 inches — nearly twice the average size of TVs sold in recent years...Read more
Amazon scores another victory in WA warehouse safety trial
Amazon won another victory in its legal battle with Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries over the safety of the e-commerce giant’s warehouses.
The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, a government agency that hears appeals related to L&I decisions, upheld its ruling to drop four citations alleging unsafe working conditions at ...Read more
Report: Californians with higher incomes beating out Nevadans for homes
Californians moving to Nevada earn about a third more than in-state residents who didn’t move, according to a new study by the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
So, it’s pretty clear the data shows the Silver State can’t compete with the Golden State’s purchasing power, said Nicholas Irwin, the report’s author and research director for ...Read more
Netflix adds 5 million subscribers and beats Wall Street's profit expectations
Streaming giant Netflix proved there are still legs left in its membership growth, reporting 5 million new subscribers in its third quarter for a total of 282 million global members.
The Los Gatos, California, company reported revenue of $9.8 billion for the fiscal third quarter ending Sept. 30, an increase of 15% compared with the same period ...Read more
Stellantis dealers 'cautiously optimistic' about turnaround plans after meeting
Leaders of Stellantis NV's U.S. dealer network left meetings this week with the automaker's executives "cautiously optimistic" after a recent leadership overhaul, talk of long-awaited better vehicle incentives, and more clarity on the company's product plans, according to Kevin Farrish, the chairman of the dealer group.
That's a stark shift in ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: Who should pay to fix storm damage caused by neighbor's overgrown tree?
Q: During the recent storm, my neighbor’s overgrown tree was knocked over, destroying our fence and clipping our roof. It will cost quite a bit to repair it, and I think my neighbor should pay for it. I warned him the tree was too large. Also, who should pay to remove the tree from my yard? —Celine
A: Your first step in dealing with this ...Read more
US Jobless claims drop after jump due to storms in week prior
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell after jumping the previous week in Southeastern states affected by Hurricane Helene, and data will probably remain volatile in the coming weeks.
Initial claims decreased by 19,000 to 241,000 in the week ended Oct. 12. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for...Read more
Warehouse advance in Riverside County, California, threatens rural lifestyle: 'Where does it stop?'
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California — Seen from above, the industrial-scale warehouses straddling Interstate 215 where it intersects Mead Valley shimmer like a sprawling lake of white concrete boxes.
In this unincorporated Riverside County community, the big-box distribution hubs responsible for fulfilling online shopping orders have long been ...Read more
Phillips 66 is closing these California refineries after more than a century, marking the end of an era
For more than 100 years, the oil refineries in Wilmington and Carson, California, have pumped out millions of barrels of gasoline, filling the thirsty cars of Southern California's freeway-driving motorists.
Now, in an abrupt move that reflects the tectonic shifts driven by climate change, the transition to electric vehicles and demands for ...Read more
Is nuclear power making a comeback? And could it even happen in California?
For what seems to be the first time in decades, nuclear energy is having a moment.
Recent headlines announcing plans to restart old power plants, along with anticipation of the development of nuclear facilities with more compact designs, plus expected increases in energy demand spurred largely by data centers to meet anticipated growth of ...Read more
You don't need to be a real estate mogul to start a property investment portfolio
Many people have dreams of a HGTV, house-flipping fairytale to earn big profits, but not everyone wants to renovate a fixer-upper or be a landlord.
Luckily, there’s a host of investment options that can be less hands-on so even the most novice wannabe real estate mogul can succeed. Investing several thousand in real estate funds, putting down...Read more
General Mills' marketing boss on reaching consumers in an era of advertising overload
In another life, Doug Martin could have been a stand-up comic.
The charismatic marketing executive instead holds court in conference rooms and Teams calls, quick with a joke to soften the hard truths about selling food in 2024: “People are exposed to more advertisements today than at any point in human history,” Martin said. And yet, “it ...Read more
Hollywood production falls below strike levels as reality TV takes massive hit
Hollywood production was even slower this summer than it was during last year's strikes because of a staggering decline in reality TV shoots, according to a new report.
Overall production levels were down 5% in the third quarter of 2024 compared with the same stretch in 2023, per data released Wednesday by FilmLA, a nonprofit organization that ...Read more
DEA warns Americans to watch out for online pharmacies
Online pharmacies have risen in popularity over the years, especially for some Americans who feel their pharmaceutical needs have not been met by traditional methods. These pharmacies, however, can have hidden dangers.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released a public safety alert at the beginning of the month, warning of an increase ...Read more
Airbnb launches co-host marketplace to boost listing supply
Airbnb Inc. launched a new section of its app and website where homeowners can hire fellow hosts to manage their rentals, underscoring a broader push to increase listings and attract more people to the platform.
The idea is that hosts who may not have the time or inclination to be hands-on can pay preapproved “co-hosts” on the platform to ...Read more
Why Nevada casinos won't use a new gun-detection system being used in other states
A tribal casino in Oklahoma is using an app tied to its surveillance camera system that uses artificial intelligence to detect patrons carrying firearms.
Travis Thompson, director of compliance for the Muskogee Nation Gaming Enterprise in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said it’s believed to be the first casino property to install the ZeroEyes digital ...Read more
After outcry, Greyhound plans to stay at its Chicago station at least a little longer
After pushback at the prospect of Chicago’s Greyhound bus station closing, the company that owns the intercity bus line says it plans to stay at the site a little bit longer.
Greyhound’s lease at the station on Harrison Street near downtown was set to expire Sunday, sparking months of efforts to find a suitable alternate site to serve bus ...Read more
Toyota joins with Hyundai's Boston Dynamics on AI-powered robots
Toyota Motor Corp.’s research unit and Hyundai Motor Co.’s Boston Dynamics are joining forces to speed up development of humanoid robots with artificial intelligence.
The partnership will pair Toyota Research Institute’s expertise in large behavior model learning for machines with Boston Dynamics’ humanoid Atlas robot, they said ...Read more
Delta extends suspension of Israel flights through March
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has further extended its suspension of flights to Israel.
Delta said it would pause its flights between New York and Tel Aviv through March 31, 2025, “due to ongoing conflict in the region.” The airline previously had Israel flights suspended through Dec. 31.
The extension comes as The Associated Press ...Read more
Here's where the next Sphere is going to be built
Within a few years, the Las Vegas Sphere won’t be the only Sphere in the world.
New York-based Sphere Entertainment Co. announced Tuesday that an agreement has been reached by the company with the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi, known as DCT Abu Dhabi, that a second Sphere will be built in the United Arab Emirates.
The company ...Read more
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