Democrats call for review of Paramount’s Middle Eastern financial backers
Democratic lawmakers are demanding scrutiny into Paramount Skydance’s financial backers amid rising concerns about potential foreign influence of…
‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees
Epic Games, the developer of the popular video game “Fortnite,” is laying off more than 1,000 employees and…
Walmart delivery by Google company drone may soon be coming to the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area residents who want food, groceries or other small items sent to their homes will…
Banc of California, Inc. Extends $300 Million Stock Repurchase Program and Announces Intent to Redeem Outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031
LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Banc of California, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BANC) announced today that its Board…
CBS News shuts down radio unit amid division-wide cuts
In a stunning move, CBS News is shutting down its radio division, bringing to an end one of…
White House moves to strip California and other states of AI regulation power
The White House said on Friday that Congress should “preempt state AI laws” that it views as too…
Pentagon’s attempt to strong-arm Anthropic rouses resistance and reflection in Silicon Valley
Artificial intelligence powerhouse Anthropic’s battle with the Pentagon has sparked some soul-searching in Silicon Valley that could reshape…
Uber and Rivian plan to bring robotaxis to California
Uber is expanding its role in the robotaxi industry through a new partnership with Rivian, the Irvine-based electric-vehicle…
2,400 Kaiser mental health professionals strike in Northern California over AI concerns
About 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals were striking Wednesday in Northern California over concerns that the health…
FCC approves $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger day after CA lawsuit was filed
A blockbuster merger between broadcast powerhouses Nexstar Media Group and Tegna has been approved by the Federal Communications…
Rep. Swalwell, candidate for California governor, has an AI side gig
SACRAMENTO — During the Los Angeles writers’ strike in 2023, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell wanted to reach out to his…
Netflix doubles down on original storytelling in 2026
Rather than chasing sequels and reboots, Netflix is betting its 2026 film strategy on a massive investment in…