Amazon MGM Studios executive solicited kickbacks for postproduction contracts, lawsuit alleges
<p>A newly filed lawsuit alleges that an Amazon MGM Studios executive solicited kickback payments in exchange for postproduction contracts on shows.</p>
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General Motors to pay $12.5 million to settle claims that it illegally sold California driver data
<p>The settlement is the largest California Consumer Privacy Act penalty in the state's history.</p>
NFL and referees avoid work stoppage with new collective bargaining agreement
<p>The NFL and its referees association have a new collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a work stoppage and hopefully anything like 2012's botched 'Fail Mary' call.</p>
Disney's ABC challenges FCC, escalating fight over free speech
<p>The Walt Disney Co. owned network's salvo sets the stage for a 1st Amendment fight</p>
Mattel investor campaigns to take the company private
<p>Southeastern Asset Management, which manages 4% of Mattel's stock, said the company should sell to a competitor or a private equity firm in an open letter Thursday.</p>
Press freedom groups challenge Larry Ellison's reported promise to fire CNN anchors
<p>The groups say they need to look at Paramount's internal documents, citing Delaware law.</p>
'That's what we need': Austin Reaves bounces back in Lakers' Game 2 loss
<p>After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.</p>
Why Kelsey Plum, who left a dynasty to build her own, believes this is the Sparks' year
<p>Kelsey Plum left the champion Aces for the struggling Sparks. After a challenging stretch, she believes the team is ready to make a playoff run.</p>
Swanson: Blame the Clippers for creating this Thunder monster
<p>When the Clippers tried to rebuild the team around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Oklahoma City not only acquired SGA but a host of draft picks that led to a powerhouse.</p>
Nordstrom Rack expands in Southern California with new stores
<p>The Seattle-based fashion retailer will open storefronts in Marina del Rey and Torrance in 2027, following a boom for bargain outlets in the state.</p>
Ships at L.A.'s ports face a fuel shock that's shaking the economy
<p>Shipping companies are imposing fuel surcharges and avoiding expensive routes as the cost for container ship fuel rises amid the war in Iran.</p>
Plaschke: Turn out the lights on the Lakers; after second loss to Oklahoma City, it's over
<p>The Lakers played hard, played tough, played the Thunder from baseline to baseline, played strong enough to fly home with pride. But it's not enough.</p>
Why MLS may move Whitecaps to Las Vegas despite backlash from Vancouver fans
<p>The Whitecaps are up for sale and MLS may accept a bid to move the team to Las Vegas because of a bleak financial forecast in Vancouver.</p>
High school baseball and softball: Thursday's City Section scores
<p>CIF City Section baseball and softball results from Thursday, May 7.</p>
High school boys' volleyball: City Section playoff scores
<p>CIF City Section boys' volleyball playoff scores</p>
Lakers whine about officials after dropping Game 2 to Thunder
<p>Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the Lakers are not happy with the officiating as they fell behind 2-0 to the defending champions.</p>
California tech company Cloudflare to lay off more than 1,000 workers, cites AI
<p>The company's stock plunged roughly 18% after it announced the job cuts and forecasted revenue that fell short of expectations.</p>
Dirty mind? Study suggests gut movement may flush excess material from our brains
<p>Research on mice suggests movement in the abdomen moves fluid through the brain.</p>
Physicians, politicians, activists call for emergency declaration on the Tijuana River
<p>Activists and experts say the time is ripe to activate bipartisan legislation to address pollution in the Tijuana River.</p>
NBA Playoffs 2026: Lakers progress past Rockets; Pistons, Raptors survive
NBA Playoffs 2026: Lakers progress past Rockets; Pistons, Raptors surviveThe top-seeded Detroit Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination with an astounding comeback against Orlando as the Los Angeles Lakers finally saw off Houston at the third time of asking in the NBA playoffs Friday.The Pistons’ come-from-behind win took their series with the Magic to a decisive game seven, while the Toronto Raptors also set up a decider against Cleveland thanks to an…NBA Playoffs 2026: Lakers progress