and Unionizing L.A. bus workers and their CEO come together over fighting climate change By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:00:23 -0500 Factory workers at Proterra, a Silicon Valley e-bus startup, have joined a union that also represents L.A. oil refinery workers. Full Article
and Former Tinder CEO Sean Rad accused of secretly recording employees and bosses in new court filing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:00:35 -0500 Tinder's parent company says Sean Rad, the dating app's co-founder and former CEO, illegally recorded conversations with executives. Full Article
and Google's Sundar Pichai becomes Alphabet CEO; Larry Page and Sergey Brin step down By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2019 17:29:55 -0500 Sundar Pichai is ascending at Google's parent, Alphabet, becoming CEO of the entire tech giant as co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin take a step back. Full Article
and Uber's report on sexual assaults and accidents offers some answers, more questions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:00:32 -0500 Uber's first-ever safety transparency report establishes a baseline from which the ride-hailing giant must improve. Full Article
and Looking ahead: In 2020, we look to Mars, fake meat and the allure of wishful thinking By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:33:17 -0500 What will 2020 bring? There'll be plenty to roar about. Concerts and playoffs. Electric highways and robots that bring your pizza. The future is right now. Full Article
and Uber and Postmates call AB 5 unconstitutional in new lawsuit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:18:27 -0500 Uber and Postmates called AB 5 an "irrational and unconstitutional statute" that targets gig economy companies and workers. Full Article
and It's 2020 and you have new privacy rights online. But you might have to show ID By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Jan 2020 03:01:29 -0500 Californians have newfound power over their online information in 2020. Here's how to exercise those new rights. Full Article
and Column: Boeing's board shouldn't escape blame in 737 Max scandal By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Jan 2020 09:00:11 -0500 Boeing will be hobbled by the 737 Max affair for years to come. Yet the board that oversaw this calamity is not being held to task. Full Article
and Major union launches campaign to organize video game and tech workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2020 08:00:37 -0500 One of the country's largest unions is targeting video game and tech companies — and hired a Southern California organizer to spearhead the project Full Article
and Long hours and 'a pile of white dudes': Annual survey looks at game industry working conditions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:29:56 -0500 A rare, insider look at the highly secretive game industry from the Game Developers Conference. Developers share thoughts on working conditions, the need for unionization, attempts to diversify and more. Full Article
and Ring app shares your personal data with Facebook and others, report finds By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:00:11 -0500 The high-tech doorbell maker's app is rife with unlisted third-party trackers that collect data from users' devices, according to a report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Full Article
and AB 5 is already changing how Uber works for California drivers and riders By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:00:56 -0500 Responding to a new California labor law, Uber making concessions drivers have long sought. But it may change the service in ways that displease drivers and riders alike. Full Article
and Bernie Sanders dominates Democrats in donations from tech workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:00:04 -0500 Bernie Sanders, who has criticized Amazon's treatment of its blue-collar workforce, led the field of Democratic presidential hopefuls in donations from Amazon employees, with support from both warehouse workers and software engineers. Full Article
and Column: Uber and Lyft increase traffic and pollution. Why do cities let it happen? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:00:15 -0500 Uber and Lyft bring plenty of drawbacks to cities, but solutions aren't easy to find. Full Article
and The new burger chef makes $3 an hour and never goes home. (It's a robot) By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:19:39 -0500 Robotic arms like Flippy from Miso Robotics are getting cheap enough to make financial sense for low-wage work. But there's an argument in the industry. Full Article
and EBay bans sales of masks and hand sanitizer in response to coronavirus price gouging By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 16:42:02 -0500 EBay is refusing listings for N95 and N100 masks, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes and says it's working to remove listings with inflated prices. Full Article
and How a coronavirus recession could be disastrous for Uber and Lyft drivers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:25 -0400 People who make their living through on-demand platforms face the possibility of a recession aggravated by a drop in demand caused by coronavirus fears. Full Article
and Quibi dared Hollywood directors to make movies for phones. Who bit and what they learned By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:30:53 -0400 Filmmakers often say the last thing they want is for people to watch their movies on a phone. Now, as Quibi launches, some are hoping they do exactly that. It may be the boldest cinematic experiment in memory. Full Article
and How I broke my VR skepticism and found emotional escape during coronavirus sheltering By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:54:21 -0400 Better VR headsets and experiences that respond to you are reasons to isolate inside virtual reality when COVID-19 is the reality outside your door. Full Article
and Changing reality: VR finds its moment with actors, artists and experiences that change the game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:30:38 -0400 Virtual reality isn't just for gamers. Artists, exercise fiends and actors in a new theater form are experimenting now. Full Article
and Apple and Google won't solve coronavirus contact tracing. Here's what will By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:05:51 -0400 Here's why many public health experts are skeptical of contact-tracing tools Apple and Google are rushing to develop. Full Article
and California sues Uber and Lyft, saying drivers are employees By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 14:42:08 -0400 California's suit against Uber and Lyft says the companies have illegally treated drivers as independent contractors, depriving them of benefits. Full Article
and Un retour des Nordiques pourrait être favorisé par la pandémie, selon Pierre Karl Péladeau By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:13:26 EDT Selon Pierre Karl Péladeau, la crise du coronavirus pourrait permettre d’établir les bases du retour d’une équipe de hockey professionnelle à Québec. Full Article
and Jalen Hill withdraws from NBA draft consideration and decides to return to UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 23:20:39 -0400 After declaring his intention to enter the NBA draft earlier this week, forward Jalen Hill changed his mind and decided to return to UCLA. Full Article
and Season Interrupted: Simi Valley's Chase Aurand prepares for his next act By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:00:54 -0400 Simi Valley two-sport athlete Chase Aurand learned a valuable history lesson amid the coronavirus outbreak: 'Don't take going to practice for granted.' Full Article
and 'The Last Dance': The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 5 and 6 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:00:55 -0400 The latest episodes of ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary produce more tales of triumph, but also chip at his image as a teammate and examine his gambling issues. Full Article
and Granderson: Daishen Nix's journey is the latest example of amateur hour at the NCAA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:30:23 -0400 The nation's top high school point guard chose the G League over UCLA. He was scorned. European-born players turn pro as early as 13. They are praised. Full Article
and New ways to show sportsmanship without shaking hands in sports competitions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 18:33:08 -0400 Handshakes are out but here are suggestions on to show sportsmanship in a time of COVID-19. Full Article
and 'The Last Dance' Episodes 5 and 6: NBA players share their reactions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 22:16:16 -0400 NBA players react to Episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Last Dance,' which features the relationship between NBA superstars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Full Article
and Better baseball on TV: What MLB can learn from 'Bachelor' and 'Millionaire' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 19:57:26 -0400 MLB stadiums without fans would be like playing in a giant television studio. TV executives offer ideas on reinventing baseball as entertainment. Full Article
and MLB season startup: Here are the pros and cons of the three most likely scenarios By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:30:14 -0400 MLB can choose from at least three models: allowing teams to operate in their cities; an enclosed operation in Arizona; and a three-state hub. Full Article
and Jamal Crawford on 'The Last Dance' and meeting Michael Jordan By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:00:58 -0400 Former Clippers guard Jamal Crawford shares his thoughts about "The Last Dance" documentary and talks about one of his first meetings with Michael Jordan. Full Article
and Dodgers and Angels say staging games without fans would require extensive personnel By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:14:40 -0400 Team presidents Stan Kasten of the Dodgers and John Carpino of the Angels agree a lot of essential employees are needed to hold games in empty stadiums. Full Article
and Tennis governing bodies and Grand Slam tournaments create player relief program By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:23:08 -0400 The ATP, WTA, ITF and four Grand Slam events have created a program to support players affected by the sport's coronavirus-related shutdown. Full Article
and Tennis player Kristie Ahn delivering aces on social media during pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:43:34 -0400 Kristie Ahn, the 96th-ranked player on the WTA Tour, has brought much-needed comic relief to the tennis world with videos she's posted on TikTok and Instagram. Full Article
and Ducks sign Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year, one-way deals By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 20:12:55 -0400 Ducks defensemen Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa will stay with the team through the 2020-21 season after each signed a one-year, one-way contract extension. Full Article
and Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles will be back with UCLA softball in 2021 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:34:43 -0400 With the Olympics being postponed until 2021, UCLA softball stars Rachel Garcia and Bubble Nickles plan to play for the Bruins next season. Full Article
and Hand sanitizers and temperature checks: LAFC tries to adapt to the new normal By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 21:30:50 -0400 For the first time since Major League Soccer shut down in March because of the coronavirus, LAFC players took part in a league-sanctioned workout. Full Article
and This day in Sports: Fernandomania makes its Broadway debut By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:46 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 8. Full Article
and Taft High honors class of 2020 with music, signs and car parade By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:42:45 -0400 Teachers, wearing masks, stand next to their cars as seniors drive past at Taft High in Woodland Hills. Full Article
and Ant Middleton faces Ofcom probe for Anthea Turner grandma jibe on Who Dares Wins By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:40:46 +0000 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins host Ant Middleton sparked outrage as he dubbed struggling Anthea Turner a 'grandma' Full Article TV News
and Stacey Solomon 'weirded out' as people thought her and Joe Swash were siblings By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:46:10 +0000 The Loose Women panelist admitted on today's show that some people thought they looked like brother and sister Full Article TV News
and Stacey Solomon brands Paddy McGuinness 'Eminem' as he debuts blond hair By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:54:17 +0000 The Take Me Out presenter made a surprise appearance on today's Loose Women and proudly revealed his striking bleach blond hair to the presenters Full Article TV News
and Gogglebox June Bernicoff made poignant change after beloved husband Leon's death By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:53:44 +0000 June Bernicoff passed away on May 5 following a short illness, her husband, Leon died in December 2017 and June never appeared on the show again Full Article TV News
and Coronation Street tragedy as Leanne and Steve's son diagnosed with grim disease By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 23:00:00 +0000 Coronation Street is set to tackle another hard-hitting storyline as Steve McDonald and Leanne Battersby's son Oliver is diagnosed with mitochondrial disorder Full Article TV News
and 'Jurassic Park was wrong': Raptors hunted alone and not in packs By news.sky.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:48:00 +0100 Scientists have challenged a key plot point of the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park with new research suggesting raptors hunted alone rather than in packs. Full Article
and Weather forecasting drops up to 90% due to pandemic By news.sky.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:26:00 +0100 The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the quantity and quality of weather observations and forecasts, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Full Article
and Why do people believe conspiracy theories - and can they ever be convinced not to? By news.sky.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:32:00 +0100 In recent days a new slickly produced video has been circulating on social media, proposing scientifically impossible claims about the coronavirus and how to treat it. Full Article
and Justin and Hailey Bieber share video of 'sanctuary' at Ontario home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:05:49 EDT Justin and Hailey Bieber have shared a video of time spent on Puslinch Lake recently with fans via his Facebook page. Bieber has a song set to be released on Friday. Proceeds from the duet with Ariana Grande will go to first responders. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
and Florian Schneider-Esleben, co-founder of German band Kraftwerk, dead at 73 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:56:09 EDT Florian Schneider-Esleben, a co-founder of German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, has died, record label Sony said Wednesday at age 73. Full Article News/Entertainment