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L.A. Grand hotel guard allegedly assaults striking workers

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Striking hotel workers allege they were assaulted by a security guard while picketing outside L.A. Grand Hotel on Friday morning. ...

Magic Johnson is the fourth athlete to become a billionaire, Forbes says

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Magic Johnson became a superstar through basketball, winning a national championship with Michigan State in 1979 and five NBA titles ...

How are high interest rates affecting your real estate plans?

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Earlier this year, mortgage interest rates came off their 2022 highs and settled in the 6% range, providing a small ...

Hiltzik: UAW’s auto deals show organized labor is back

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More than 30 years ago, Chicago labor lawyer Thomas Geoghegan penned what he thought was an obituary for organized labor. ...

Best gifts for people who love tech

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The world of gadgets can be overwhelming sometimes, with new items and yet another upgrade for your phone available at ...

Hiltzik: The complexities of taking a stand on the Mideast

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“Disappointing at best, disastrous at worst”: That’s how Anti-Defamation League Chief Executive Jonathan Greenblatt described the response of American corporate ...

High court leans against trademark in Trump T-shirt case

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WASHINGTON —  Supreme Court justices on Wednesday sounded ready to rule that a T-shirt with the phrase “Trump Too Small” cannot ...

Antisemitic graffiti at Canter’s Deli investigated as possible hate crime

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Antisemitic messages found painted outside Canter’s Deli in the Fairfax District early Wednesday are being investigated as a possible hate ...

Disney to pay at least $8.6 billion for Comcast’s Hulu stake

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The Walt Disney Co. is proceeding with its buyout of Comcast Corp.’s stake in streaming service Hulu — a major ...

DoorDash warns non-tippers their deliveries may be slower

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Americans are tipping their delivery drivers less often than they did last year. DoorDash is seeking to reverse that trend ...