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Auto review: Strapped into the insane, 700-horsepower Ford F-150 Super Lobo
RICHMOND, Michigan — The compact Ford Maverick Lobo street truck is a treat. Lowered chassis, Turbofan wheels, four-wheel-drift mode. All that’s missing is a supercharged Coyote V-8 engine.
EEEEEEAHWWWRRGH! Say hello to big brother, Ford F-150 Lobo with Supercharger Kit.
The Dream Cruise is gonna freak over this beast. I exited Rapid Road ...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox makes EVs seem shockingly normal
At their best, Chevrolets have always been designed for Middle America, where the high school gym is a coliseum, the marching band is a Roman legion, and Friday night lights are worshipped with the fervor of a televangelist after three cans of Mountain Dew. These cars don’t try to impress, because impressing costs money, and Middle America has...Read more
Auto review: Redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness is still a capable family wagon
I don’t want to like this car. Subaru decided to redesign its iconic Outback, a high-riding wagon that virtually invented the crossover segment, with boxy SUV styling that seemingly rejects its wagon origins.
However, if we peel away the new rugged suit, we find the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness doesn’t stray far from what very loyal ...Read more
Nexstar finalizes acquisition of Tegna's TV stations, despite opposition
KTLA-owner Nexstar Media Group said it has closed its deal to acquire rival Tegna’s TV stations, despite opposition from eight state attorneys general who filed a lawsuit to block the merger.
The acquisition was approved by the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau and the Justice Department, Irving, Texas-based Nexstar said ...Read more
SpaceX knocks Boeing from dominant role in NASA moon mission
NASA is revising its moon-landing plans, reducing Boeing Co.’s role while elevating SpaceX’s Starship rocket to do the job of propelling astronauts to lunar orbit, people familiar with the matter said.
Under the original plan set years ago, Boeing’s Space Launch System rocket would have sent a crew of four riding inside the Lockheed ...Read more
Live Nation CEO pay tied to 'solving' DOJ-antitrust problem
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino told a New York jury that his multi-million-dollar compensation is tied in part to his “solving the DOJ problem” — a reference to the threat posed by government antitrust enforcers who want to break up the company.
About 90% of Rapino’s pay comes from a cash bonus ...Read more
'No Tax on Overtime' falls short of expectations for many workers
Workers are discovering that a new overtime tax break is proving less generous — and more complicated — than expected.
In some cases, workers are discovering they can’t even claim the deduction without doing extra legwork. Pittsburgh tax accountant Howard Davis said a client recently came in expecting to write off his overtime pay, only ...Read more
Zillow changes course by allowing posting of homes not yet on MLS
Two online real estate rivals seem to be inching closer to finding common ground.
After a yearlong lawsuit over Zillow’s ban on private and early marketing of homes championed by the real estate brokerage Compass, the standoff came to an end Wednesday.
Compass dropped its lawsuit, just a day after Seattle-based Zillow announced it will allow...Read more
'Nobody wants a strike': LA Unified School District answers back after union leaders announce April 14 walkout
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles school officials defended their contract offers Thursday, saying "nobody wants a strike" — a day after the district's two largest unions set April 14 as a strike date if no agreement is reached.
The Los Angeles Unified School District made its case in a news conference at its downtown headquarters the morning ...Read more
Lone survivor of fiery Cybertruck crash was trapped by electronic doors, lawsuit says
The only survivor of a Cybertruck crash in Piedmont is suing Tesla, saying the vehicle's electronic doors failed to open while he was trapped inside, surrounded by flames.
On Nov. 27, 2024, Jordan Miller was riding in the passenger seat when the driver, who was speeding, lost control and crashed into a tree at Hampton Road and King Avenue. The ...Read more
Eight state attorneys general file suit to block TV station group merger
A group of attorneys general are taking legal action to block Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna's TV stations, calling the deal bad for consumer cable bills and local journalism.
A lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Sacramento says the proposed deal by eight state law enforcers including California ...Read more
Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory. What to know
LOS ANGELES — When the January 2025 firestorms swept through Altadena and Pacific Palisades they not only burned down homes but left thousands still standing riddled with smoke damage.
The disaster set the stage for lawsuits by fire victims who alleged their homes were filled with toxic contaminants, yet insurers refused to do hygienic ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: Do most HOAs prohibit paying residents to lead community classes?
Q: Our community will not pay a resident to provide a service to the community, such as leading an exercise class or instructing an art class. I was told that this is a rule in all HOA communities in the area. Is this true? — Caroline
A: In Florida, where I practice law, there is no general rule banning all homeowners associations from paying...Read more
Corporate landlords own many Las Vegas homes. Could closing a tax loophole change that?
Closing a loophole within the Nevada commerce tax, which exempts real estate investment trusts, could push large corporate entities to divest from the Las Vegas Valley’s residential real estate market.
Two state assembly members — one a Democract, and one a Republican — are a part of a growing chorus of lawmakers pointing at the exemption...Read more
A Section 8 tenant is filing dozens of $100,000 lawsuits. Is it a discrimination fight or a shakedown?
A gaggle of scorned landlords and real estate agents across Los Angeles have a message: If Alexys Watson messages you on Zillow asking if you accept Section 8 vouchers, choose your next words very, very carefully.
Over the last eight months, dozens of landlords and real estate agents have responded to Watson’s inquiries — and dozens have ...Read more
General Mills offloads Brazil business as sales dip
General Mills is continuing to sell off chunks of its business to focus on growing brands while low consumer sentiment jostles its sales.
The company announced Tuesday, March 17, the day before reporting third-quarter financials, it is offloading its Brazilian segment for what’s equivalent to about $154 million when converting from Brazilian ...Read more
Disney's new CEO says his focus is on storytelling and creativity
Disney has a new captain, and his eyes are on the stars.
Taking over the reins from Bob Iger on Wednesday, new chief executive Josh D’Amaro signaled a bold shift for the entertainment giant: a future where emotional storytelling remains the “North Star,” but cutting-edge technology provides the fuel.
From ESPN to the Magic Kingdom, D’...Read more
You could be paying more for groceries than your neighbor. Here's what New Jersey lawmakers are doing about it
You could be paying more for that gallon of milk in your online shopping cart than other customers without knowing it.
New Jersey lawmakers are trying to ban grocery stores from using “surveillance pricing,” a term for when companies change their prices for different customers based on their personal data. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has...Read more
SoCal's defense startups secure vital funding boost
A bill restoring crucial federal funding to defense startups in Southern California is on its way to the president's desk after making it through Congress on Tuesday.
The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act was passed following a months-long impasse over funding the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), the Small Business ...Read more
Edison executive pay soars despite devastating Eaton fire
Edison International boosted the pay of its top executives last year despite their responsibility for the safety of the company's power lines before the devastating Eaton fire, which destroyed a wide swath of Altadena and killed 19 people.
Although the company cut cash bonuses for its senior executives, citing the wildfires, their overall ...Read more
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