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Cannes Gives French Film ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Top Prize

forbes.com The 76th Cannes Film Festival—which annually recognizes international films, directors and actors—concluded Saturday with the French film Anatomy of a Fall being awarded the…

U.S. Justice Department probes California refinery over emissions

investing.com The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a California unit of oil refiner PBF Energy (NYSE: ) Inc over a November emissions release, the company said. PBF Energy's…

The Check-In: Flight bans in France, traveling along the Artichoke Trail, and more

theweek.com Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. To cut carbon emissions, France has banned certain domestic short-haul flights Instead of heading…

Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News, and what matters is why

niemanlab.org It was only 48 hours ago that The New York Times was saying we shouldn’t expect much change in how Fox News operates to come out of its $787.5 million settlement with…

NPR’s Midwest bureau chief, a CNN exec VP, Guardian’s new deputy ed: TBN Ticker for May 26

talkingbiznews.com Ready for the holiday weekend? The start of summer? This week’s ticker kicks off the season with news of top appointments at NPR, CNN Worldwide and The Guardian. We also…

Republican leads Democrats in race for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat: Poll

newsweek.com A new poll shows Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Early taking a lead over Democratic candidates entering the 2024 primary race in California to replace Democratic…

Elon Musk said Ron DeSantis' disastrous campaign launch was the 'top story on Earth.' A quick glance at the global media shows the death of Tina Turner was…

businessinsider.com Elon Musk and Ron DeSantis. Maja Hitij/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Ron DeSantis announced his presidential campaign Wednesday via a glitchy Twitter Spaces. As…

Majority of Californians believe Feinstein isn't fit to serve, poll finds

politico.com Nearly two-thirds of Californians believe Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to serve in office due to her health condition, a new poll found. The respondents, which…

Opinion: Downtown San Francisco had a good run. Can it recover?

siliconvalley.com Downtown San Francisco is in distress. Indicators of urban well-being point in the wrong direction: office occupancy, BART ridership and retail foot traffic are down, as is…

Porter campaign privately pitches Dems to look beyond Schiff’s money

politico.com These people said they worry that otherwise interested groups and elected leaders might sit out on the early jockeying for endorsements and remain noncommittal — and that…

Gerber joins LA Times biz desk as enterprise reporter

talkingbiznews.com Los Angeles Times business editor Jeff Bercovici sent out the following on Wednesday: Marisa Gerber has joined Business as an enterprise reporter who will focus on…

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Lala Kent on Being Right About the #Scandoval: ‘That’s Why I Feel So Vindicated’

variety.com It was an earthquake that broke the pop-cultural Richter scale: the revelation that “Vanderpump Rules” stars Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss were having a secret seven-month…

Capitol Police are trying to block journalists from taking pictures of Dianne Feinstein, photographer says

businessinsider.com Sen. Dianne Feinstein, surrounded by staff and Capitol Police, leaves the Capitol on May 11, 2023. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A Los Angeles Times…

Why Disney Closed the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel

thewrap.com Bob Chapek’s costly parks expansion, a bad bet on fans with money to burn, goes down as one of the company’s biggest blunders ever The 100-room resort, which one…

Opinion: Smartphones take a toll on teens. What choice do parents have?

siliconvalley.com We can’t keep ignoring social media’s harmful effects on the mental health of young people. Across the world, regardless of skin color or language, people are suffering from…

Black Lives Matter risks going bankrupt

newsweek.com Black Lives Matter risks going bankrupt after running an $8.5 million deficit last year, financial disclosures indicate. The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation…

Where does Jay-Z and Beyoncé's new pad rank among priciest homes?

cbsnews.com Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly dropped a cool $200 million on a 30,000-square-foot home in Malibu, California, setting a record for the priciest home ever purchased in…

Why the new Colorado River agreement is a big deal

vox.com Lake Mead, the largest reservoir along the Colorado River, has been shrinking due to climate change and overconsumption of water, exposing boats like this one. | Mario…

California is diverting melting snow to avoid flooding

theweek.com California faced a record level of rain and snowfall this past winter thanks to multiple atmospheric rivers that, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,…

L.A. Times’ new engagement editor, Philly Inquirer adds biz reporter, Athletic hires nat’l features writer

talkingbiznews.com takes the reins as community engagement editor at the Los Angeles Times. The Philly Inquirer has a new GA business reporter, The Athletic a national features scribe … and if…

HBO's 'The Idol' is 'sexist' and The Weeknd is 'a terrible actor,' critics say

theweek.com The latest HBO show from the creator of "Euphoria" is turning out to be as controversial as expected. "The Idol," the new Sam Levinson series starring Lily-Rose Depp and…

LA Times names Anh Do engagement editor

talkingbiznews.com The following excerpt was sent out on behalf of the Los Angeles Times assistant managing editor for culture and talent Angel Jennings: I’m thrilled to announce that Anh Do…

3 Western states agree to cut Colorado River use in breakthrough water pact

theweek.com California, Arizona and Nevada announced an agreement on Monday to cut their use of the Colorado River by another 14% in exchange for $1.2 billion in federal grants. The…

Dodgers Apologize, Reverse Ban on Drag Group the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

hollywoodreporter.com L.A.’s Major League Baseball team whipped up a firestorm of controversy after rescinding an invite made to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — a charitable drag group that…

Female-Led ‘Fast & Furious’ Spinoff In The Works, Vin Diesel Says

forbes.com A female-led Fast & Furious movie is in the works, Vin Diesel, the star of the action movie series, told Variety during the opening weekend of the franchise’s tenth…

The Encampment State

city-journal.org Ask the average Californian his take on homelessness, and he’ll say that it’s gotten much worse. Back in the early 2000s, a visitor to Los Angeles’s Skid Row or San…

Coverage of Jim Brown’s death reveals news outlets’ commitment to telling the whole story

poynter.org Jim Brown is arguably the greatest football player who ever lived. For nine spectacular seasons from 1957 to 1965, the Cleveland Browns running back annihilated opposing…

10 Monday AM Reads

ritholtz.com My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Don’t underestimate the American consumer: As we’ve discussed repeatedly, consumer finances have been in remarkably good shape…

How Moms for Liberty is changing the education debate

theweek.com The conservative group Moms for Liberty plays a surprisingly significant role in the national debate over book bans and classroom discussions of race and gender identity.…

Title 42 is over. Why have border crossings decreased?

theweek.com It was supposed to be a catastrophe. When the Biden administration ended the pandemic-era policy known as Title 42 — which allowed the U.S. to summarily expel migrants in…

Did the Durham report deliver?

theweek.com Special counsel John Durham this week issued his final report after a four-year review of the FBI's decision to investigate the 2016 Trump campaign's possible ties to…

Helmut Berger, Actor Known for His Work With Visconti, Dies at 78

nytimes.com The actor Helmut Berger in 1974. He was known not just for his acting but also for his jet-setting lifestyle. He first made his mark in “The Damned” as a character one…

Popeyes shut down a store after teenage workers said they were asked to skip school and do late weeknight shifts

yahoo.com None Teenage workers at a Popeyes in Oakland, California filed complaints with the state labor department. • None One former employee said she had to skip school after being…

Why more catalytic converters are being stolen than ever before

vox.com Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The nationwide epidemic of catalytic converter thefts, explained. When Josy turned the ignition on her 2010 Prius one morning this February, she…

Disney Pitches 30-Year Expansion Plan, Dubbed DisneylandForward, To Anaheim Leaders; Projects It Will Create 2,200 Jobs

deadline.com In the same week that Disney Parks & Resorts boss Josh D’Amaro announced the company was abandoning a new $1 billion employee campus in Orlando, the president of Disneyland…

Jay-Z & Beyoncé Set California Record With $200 Million Malibu Mansion Purchase

billboard.com Beyoncé and Jay-Z continue to prove that they’re Hollywood’s most iconic couple. The duo recently purchased a more than 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area of…

The Weekender: Making an Impression

thewrap.com Here in L.A., making a first impression is important. There’s an unspoken rule: if you can’t remember who someone is, pretend you know. A friend of mine has a strategy.…

LA Times Studios Partners With ABC News on Randall Emmett Doc Amid #Scandoval Controversy

variety.com The first of three “Vanderpump Rules” #Scandoval reunion episodes will air on May 24, but for fans who can’t wait that long for the fireworks that Bravo has promised,…

Democrats’ intractable Dianne Feinstein problem

vox.com Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) arrives and takes her seat at a business hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2023, in Washington, DC. | Drew…

Billionaire Real Estate Investor Sam Zell Bids Farewell

thestreet.com He was a legend in American capitalism. One of these last self-made billionaires who built his fortune with willpower and determination. Sam Zell is a legendary real estate…

Vice goes bankrupt, Messengee keeps hiring, WaPo’s new ME: TBN Ticker for May 19

talkingbiznews.com The events leading up to Vice Media filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy were chaotic as many members were let go and the flagship “Vice News Tonight” was shuttered. News…

Cannes: The 5 Best Books About the Festival

hollywoodreporter.com Cannes Cinema, Citizen Cannes: The Man Behind the Cannes Film Festival, Hollywood on the Riviera: The Inside Story of the Cannes Film Festival, Hype and Glory, Two Weeks in…

AOC says Biden should 'absolutely' consider bypassing the GOP to solve the debt ceiling crisis: 'It's a question of saving our economy from potential disaster'

businessinsider.com Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a hearing on Capitol Hill in December 2022. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Rep. Alexandria…