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DC sports mogul Ted Leonsis could buy Washington Nationals: Report

Ted Leonsis, the owner of Washington's NBA, NHL, and WNBA teams, could be stepping up to the plate in the bidding for the Washington Nationals.




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House GOP leaders concerned for slim majority with Trump poaching members

House Republican leaders are preparing for temporary losses to their slim majority as President-elect Donald Trump recruits members to serve in his Cabinet, chipping away at the party’s already narrow margins in the lower chamber.  So far, Trump has nominated two House lawmakers to service in his administration: House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), […]




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McConnell successor shrouded in uncertainty ahead of monumental Senate vote

Republican senators emerged Tuesday night from a candidate forum largely tight-lipped on which of their colleagues they would support to replace Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the eve of a secret ballot vote and President-elect Donald Trump’s visit to Washington. Two hours of huddling behind closed doors with the trio of contenders fielding […]




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Bradley Beal, Cartier Martin have face-to-face collision in practice

With the Jordan Crawford situation taken care of, the Wizards can turn their attention back to the court, where Bradley Beal and Cartier Martin both aren’t expected to miss any time following a yucky face-to-face collision during Thursday’s practice.




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US Open: Inside the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club drawing the sporting world's attention this weekend

The U.S. Open is being hosted at the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club for the first time in the club's history, with the world getting an up-close look at one of the most mysterious golf courses in the country.




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Two PGA officials to testify to Senate committee over LIV Golf merger

Two PGA Tour golf officials will testify as witnesses in front of a Senate subcommittee hearing on the LIV Golf merger next week, the committee's leaders announced Monday.




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Off-duty California deputy shot dead by police on golf course

An off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was shot and killed by police at a golf course on Tuesday after he allegedly started shooting his gun following a domestic situation.




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Pro-Palestinian activists protest at Google developer conference amid Israel-Hamas war

A group of protesters blocked the entrance of Google's developer conference in Mountain View, Calif. The demonstrators have condemned the tech giant's cloud computing contract with Israel's government.




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How YouTube became must-see TV: Shorts, sports and Coachella livestreams

YouTube said more people are watching live events like Coachella and short form videos on TV sets. Sports, including the NFL, are also boosting viewership.




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Sony Music warns tech companies: Don't use our music to train your AI

Sony Music Group is sending more than 700 letters to tech companies and music streaming services, calling on them to not use its music to train AI without authorization from the label.




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Opinion: AI and privacy rules meant for Big Tech could hurt small businesses most

Knee-jerk regulations of AI and privacy issues could end up serving the biggest companies and hurting consumers by stifling future competition.




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OpenAI forms safety and security committee as concerns mount about AI

The company said it formed a safety and security committee, which is expected to make recommendations within 90 days. The move comes after a number of controversies, including a dustup with actor Scarlett Johansson.




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Trump plans to raise money in California in the aftermath of felony conviction

Former President Trump is scheduled to headline fundraisers in San Francisco, Beverly Hills and Newport Beach next week after his felony convictions.




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Op-comic: What one doctor learned as a guinea pig for AI

I was skeptical of bringing artificial intelligence into the exam room, but it promised to reduce my screen time and shift the focus back to the patients.




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In Silicon Valley, more support for Trump is trickling in. Is it a big threat to Biden?

In the deeply Democratic Silicon Valley, there are some defectors. They're setting their sights — and their money — on Trump in the 2024 election.




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Trump raises millions in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills in post-conviction appearances

Former President Trump, in his first post-conviction fundraising swing, raises millions of dollars throughout California.




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Phishing attack hits L.A. County public health agency, jeopardizing 200,000-plus residents' personal info

The personal information of more than 200,000 people in Los Angeles County was potentially exposed after a hacker used a phishing email to steal login credentials.




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How Santa Clara chipmaker Nvidia became one of the world's most valuable companies in the AI boom

Santa Clara chipmaker Nvidia has ridden the AI revolution to briefly vault over Microsoft and Apple and become the world's most valuable company.




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Supreme Court puts off ruling on whether state social media laws violate the 1st Amendment

Supreme Court sidesteps a ruling on laws in Florida and Texas that would regulate social media platforms.




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Keke Palmer defends Angela Simmons over controversial post with Oreo-filled bathtub

Keke Palmer defends Angela Simmons after the reality TV star faces scrutiny for her promotional post featuring a video of her lounging in an Oreo-filled bathtub.




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This country banned TikTok. What became of its influencers?

Worried about a TikTok ban? Here's how one country dealt with it




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Why some Silicon Valley investors are backing the Trump-Vance campaign

Some Silicon Valley investors are vocally backing Trump due to concerns about how the government is regulating cryptocurrency, its policies on AI and the threat of an increase in capital gains taxes.




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California lawmakers continue push to regulate social media despite legal hurdles

California's efforts to protect children from the harms of social media have faced legal challenges from the tech industry.




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Get paid or sue? How the news business is combating the threat of AI

Many news outlets are already dealing with declining revenue from digital ads and subscriptions. Now, their business models are poised to be disrupted again by AI.




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U.S. Olympian couldn't pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian took care of it

Veronica Fraley, a U.S. discus thrower at the Paris Olympics, was having financial trouble back home. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian helped pay off her rent for the year.




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Will this California bill to regulate AI protect consumers or gut tech?

Legislation from State Sen. Scott Wiener would introduce standards for product safety testing and liability.




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After a glitchy start, Trump encounters a sympathetic interviewer in Elon Musk

Former President Trump returned to X, formerly Twitter, posting multiple videos as he seeks to rebuild momentum for his flagging campaign.




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This controversial California AI bill was amended to quell Silicon Valley fears. Here's what changed

SB 1047 would require AI firms to share their safety plans with the attorney general upon request and face penalties if catastrophic events happen.




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Opinion: How bringing back the woolly mammoth could save species that still walk the Earth

The 'de-extinction' company Colossal and the conservation group Re:wild found common ground in the potential of genetic technology to rescue today's disappearing creatures.




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Opinion: Silicon Valley is maximizing profit at everyone's expense. It doesn't have to be this way

Big Tech titans such as Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman are divided between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump but all too united in their selfish aims. We need a new model.




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Yelp versus Google: An antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco

After years of complaining about Google's dominance in search, Yelp sued after a federal judge recently ruled that Google has an illegal monopoly in search.




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California is racing to combat deepfakes ahead of the election

California lawmakers want to strengthen protections against digitally altered media ahead of the Nov. 5 election, but questions about enforcement linger.




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This is what's missing in our sex lives in 2024, according to Esther Perel

In "Mating in Captivity" and "The State of Affairs," Esther Perel dissects our hidden desires and impulses with intellectual rigor.




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How to navigate the green economy: Here are four success stories

Given the crush of bad news on our changing climate, choosing a 'green' career just might be a matter of survival.




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'How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter' authors say platform is 'a tool for controlling political discourse'

'Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter' explores what went wrong under the entrepreneur's ownership of the social media platform.




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'A stab in the back.' How Elon Musk's decision to move X from San Francisco is stirring mixed emotions

X, formerly known as Twitter, is closing its headquarters in San Francisco and moving some of its San Francisco employees to San José and Palo Alto. The departure is another blow to a city that has been buffeted by high-profile business departures.




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In 'liberal' San Francisco, the sole progressive vying for mayor is an underdog

San Franciscans have rejected the city's far-left image in recent years, pulling it toward the center. Aaron Peskin says he wants to be the next "progressive" mayor.




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A computer on your face? Snap and others still trying to make augmented reality glasses a reality

Tech giants including Meta, Snap, Google and others are racing to build smart glasses. It could change our lives for the better or worse.




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Elon Musk's X says it's policing harmful content as scrutiny of the platform grows

X, formerly Twitter, released a formal global transparency report Wednesday for the first time since Musk took over the social media platform.




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Southern California's hottest commercial real estate market is for tenants that aren't human

As artificial intelligence and cloud storage hoover up more and more space on the nation's computer servers, real estate developers are racing to build new data centers or convert existing buildings to data uses.




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Opinion: Desperate for good news about climate change? Consider the pace of clean energy growth

Solar, wind, hydrogen and other renewable technologies are likely to become cheaper and available at a rapid clip, creating huge business and political opportunities.




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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AI safety bill SB-1047, which was opposed by tech companies including ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Facebook parent company Meta.




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Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber, Lyft

The Supreme Court refuses to shield Uber and Lyft from California state labor lawsuits that seek back pay for tens of thousands of drivers.




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Opinion: The risks of sharing your DNA with online companies aren't a future concern. They're here now

Turmoil at 23andMe, and a lawsuit alleging that GEDmatch shares data with Facebook, highlights how far your genetic information could travel without your consent.




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'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Elon Musk, Warner Bros. Discovery over Tesla Cybercab launch

'Blade Runner 2049' production company Alcon Entertainment sued Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery for copyright infringement. Here's why.




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Abcarian: Former California Rep. Devin Nunes once sued media companies. Now he's struggling to run one

The former California congressman, consummate Donald Trump lackey and Trump Media chief executive is being accused of mismanagement and cronyism.




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Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech

Trump's views on artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, electric vehicles and other issues could reshape the tech industry.




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AI startup funding hit a record in the L.A. area last quarter. Here's who got the most money

L.A.-area startups received $1.8 billion in the third quarter, the highest quarterly amount for the region, according to CB Insights. Most of it went to a single company.




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Haslett press conference highlights: Excitement over the rookies

Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time this offseason. The main topic: the three rookie defensive backs and what to expect at safety. Here are some highlights:




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Smelling Illness: Volatile Organic Compounds as Neurological Disease Biomarkers

Scientists advance Parkinson’s disease biomarker research one sniff at a time.