# warner (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover warner. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why have private equity firms taken an interest in buying professional sports teams?](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-08-21/private-equity-firms-buying-professional-sports-teams) _2026-08-21 · Thuc Nhi Nguyen · Business_ The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race. ## [Billionaire tax or not, California still dominates venture funding](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/billionaire-tax-or-not-california-still-dominates-venture-funding) _2026-08-21 · Nilesh Christopher · Business_ A record $366 billion was invested in California startups, fueled largely by the AI mania ## [Shaky future of Spectrum's Lakers channel adds more drama to the team's sale](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-21/shaky-future-of-spectrums-lakers-channel-adds-more-drama-to-teams-sale) _2026-08-21 · Meg James · Business_ Spectrum, which closed its deal to buy Cox this week, would like to exit the regional sports channel business. ## [Hiltzik: Baseball labor talks may look like a battle among millionaires, but it's really about billionaires vs. peons](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-21/baseball-labor-negotiations-may-look-like-millionaires-vs-millionaires-but-its-really-about-billionaires-vs-peons) _2026-08-21 · Michael Hiltzik · Business_ In their labor talks, baseball owners want to get richer and players want to hold on to their gains ## [Dr. Phil's longtime publicist is suing him over claims of wrongful termination and discrimination](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-21/dr-phils-longtime-publicist-is-suing-him-over-claims-of-wrongful-termination-discrimination) _2026-08-21 · Stacy Perman · Business_ Jerry Sharell alleges in a lawsuit that he was 'intentionally excluded" from a group of 20 employees who migrated to Texas because he is openly "homosexual" and was later singled out before being put on hiatus. ## [Aisha Wahab wins election to complete former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-20/aisha-wahab-wins-election-to-complete-former-rep-eric-swalwells-term) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Nixon · Politics_ Wahab, a progressive state senator from the East Bay, defeated BART President Melissa Hernandez in a special election to complete Swalwell's term. ## [Eric Swalwell briefly detained as feds seize his phone at San Francisco airport, source says](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-20/eric-swalwell-briefly-detained-as-feds-seize-his-phone-at-s-f-airport-source-says) _2026-08-20 · Richard Winton, Dakota Smith, Michael Wilner · Politics_ The latest developments in the federal inquiry come four months after Swalwell dropped his gubernatorial bid, denying allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. ## [Charter finalizes $34.5-billion Cox takeover, bringing Spectrum to millions more customers](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-20/spectrum-owner-charter-finalizes-34-5-billion-cox-takeover) _2026-08-20 · Meg James · Business_ With the $34.5-billion purchase, Cox customers in San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix will soon get Spectrum service — and the Dodgers channel, ending a long TV drought. ## [Cox customers can finally watch the Dodgers on SportsNet LA](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-20/cox-customers-can-finally-watch-dodgers-on-sportsnet-la) _2026-08-20 · Bill Shaikin · Business_ After 4,560 days, the Dodgers blackout for Cox Communications customers is over. Fans subscribing to the network will be able to watch SportsNet LA. ## [Key takeaways from investigation into Edison's role in the deadly Eaton fire](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-20/key-takeaways-from-investigation-into-edisons-role-in-eaton-fire) _2026-08-20 · Melody Petersen · Business_ New evidence from government investigators and court filings raise questions about Southern California Edison's claim that it operated its electrical system safely before last year's deadly Eaton fire. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rII7HQfBd3Ub) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Hiltzik: The LAX people mover wasn't ready for the 2026 World Cup. Will it even be ready for the 2028 Olympics?](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-20/the-lax-people-mover-wasnt-ready-for-world-cup-will-it-even-be-ready-for-olympics) _2026-08-20 · Michael Hiltzik · Business_ Legal disputes and financial chaos have made the LAX people mover train a construction fiasco, raising doubts about when it will ever be finished. ## [San Francisco Bay Area dethroned as largest tech talent market](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-20/san-francisco-bay-area-dethroned-as-largest-tech-talent-market) _2026-08-20 · Queenie Wong · Business_ The size of New York's tech talent workforce surpassed the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time as tech companies lay off workers, a new report from CBRE shows. ## [Californians are more concerned about Trump interference in midterm than fraud, poll finds](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-20/poll-californians-trump-midterms-interference-election-fraud) _2026-08-20 · Kevin Rector · Politics_ Californians are more concerned about the Trump administration interfering in the state's midterm elections than they are about voter fraud, noncitizens voting illegally or foreign interference, according to a new poll. ## [Arellano: In Karen Bass' bad debate night, she even trashed taco vendors](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-20/karen-bass-nithya-raman-mayor-debate-sherman-oaks-analysis) _2026-08-20 · Gustavo Arellano · Politics_ Again and again, Bass went after Raman in the pettiest, most personal ways. She kept mocking her as a supposed egghead with no real-life governing experience. ## [Report warns Paramount-Warner merger could erase 4,500 jobs in L.A.](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-19/paramount-warner-merger-4500-lost-la-jobs) _2026-08-19 · Meg James · Business_ Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery could lead to massive job losses, battering an already fragile L.A. entertainment economy. ## [Trump-backed candidates struggle, and other takeaways from Florida, Wyoming, Alaska primaries](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-19/trump-backed-candidates-struggle-other-takeaways-from-florida-wyoming-alaska-primaries) _2026-08-19 · Christopher Buchanan · Politics_ A democratic socialist won the Democratic nomination in a Florida Senate race over a moderate favored by the party establishment. ## [Insured with State Farm? It may have a $100 check for you](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-19/insured-with-state-farm-they-may-owe-you-100-or-more) _2026-08-19 · Caroline Petrow-Cohen · Business_ State Farm is paying roughly $100 to millions of auto insurance holders as part of a $5-billion cash-back dividend. ## [MS NOW will launch direct-to-consumer streaming service on Sept. 9](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-19/ms-now-will-launch-direct-to-consumer-streaming-service-on-sept-9) _2026-08-19 · Stephen Battaglio · Politics_ MS NOW is calling subscribers "members" and is promising a more connective experience with its content and talent. ## [Orange County investor accused of criminal fraud denied bail by judge, citing witness death threat](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-19/orange-county-investor-accused-of-criminal-fraud-denied-bail-by-judge-citing-witness-death-threat) _2026-08-19 · Laurence Darmiento · Business_ Mahender Makhijani, an Orange County real estate investor accused of criminal bank fraud, will remain in jail pending trial after a judge found he made death threats against a witness. ## [CAA boss warns of threat to California's film and TV jobs program](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-19/caa-urges-state-leaders-to-exempt-film-tv-projects-from-corporate-tax-credit-cap) _2026-08-19 · Wendy Lee · Business_ CAA's chief executive warned state leaders that a corporate tax credit cap threatens the state's film and TV jobs program. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QkynFEWRFec2) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [How to save $2,000 a month in L.A.: rent](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-19/how-to-save-2-000-month-in-l-a-rent) _2026-08-19 · Annika Duneja · Business_ Buying a home costs more than $2,000 a month more than renting in the L.A. area ## [California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll finds](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-19/california-voters-are-split-on-democratic-socialism-poll-finds) _2026-08-19 · Justine McDaniel · Politics_ California voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp. ## [Becerra pledges to debate Hilton — more than once — between now and Nov. 3](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-19/becerra-debate-hilton-governors-race) _2026-08-19 · Seema Mehta · Politics_ Democrat Xavier Becerra pledged on Tuesday to participate in more than one debate against Steve Hilton, his GOP rival in the California governor's race. ## [Anxiety grips Pacific allies as Trump pulls back](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-19/anxiety-grips-pacific-allies-as-trump-pulls-back) _2026-08-19 · Michael Wilner · Politics_ President Trump's move to curtail military drills with South Korea has stoked anxiety in Asia, as the region's sole U.S. aircraft carrier heads to the Mideast. ## [Arellano: Why Catholics must take the lead to rebuke MAGA in the midterms](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-19/catholic-voters-2026-midterms) _2026-08-19 · Gustavo Arellano · Politics_ Trump is a walking manifestation of the seven deadly sins, to the point that he has depicted himself as Jesus and a pope on social media. ## [The fake L.A. mayor poll adds to challenges facing the public opinion industry](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-18/fake-la-mayor-poll-adds-to-challenges-facing-public-opinion-industry) _2026-08-18 · Ben Wieder · Politics_ The fake opinion survey showing Karen Bass with a commanding lead in the L.A. mayoral race comes amid a wave of low-quality polls that have missed the mark in marquee races. ## [Supreme Court is urged to block Trump's huge new ballroom so Congress can decide](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-18/justices-urged-to-block-trumps-new-ballroom-so-congress-can-decide) _2026-08-18 · David G. Savage · Politics_ The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to block the ballroom, arguing that the president lacks authority to erect new buildings on government property. ## [Last-minute state legislation could help Stan Kroenke-backed San Diego arena, prompting outcry](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-18/last-minute-state-legislation-could-help-stan-kroenke-backed-san-diego-arena-prompting-outcry) _2026-08-18 · Dakota Smith · Politics_ A state lawmaker from San Diego has proposed fast-tracking the construction of an arena and housing project, drawing criticism from opponents who argue the site is not suitable for large-scale development because of flooding. ## ['Brazen act of self-dealing': Democrats seek to block a Trump-linked crypto bank](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-18/democrats-seek-to-block-trump-linked-crypto-bank) _2026-08-18 · Ana Ceballos · Business_ The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval for the Trump family's World Liberty Trust Co. to become a bank handling cryptocurrency and digital assets. ## ['The young ones are the best ones': Meta on trial for alleged effort to hook kids](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-18/california-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-meta) _2026-08-18 · Sonja Sharp · Business_ A trial got underway Tuesday in California's multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta, a case that experts say could have major implications for how social media companies operate and target young users. ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1aURpaqneBOq) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Dodgers' owner Mark Walter to buy $6.5 billion in assets from troubled insurer](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-18/dodgers-owner-mark-walter-to-buy-6-5-billion-in-assets-from-troubled-insurer) _2026-08-18 · Laurence Darmiento · Business_ Dodgers' owner Mark Walter plans to buy $6.5 billion in assets from a troubled insurer he controls that is under federal investigation ## [OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' as AI safety concerns mount](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-18/openai-introduces-chatgpt-for-teens-as-ai-safety-concerns-mount) _2026-08-18 · Queenie Wong · Business_ The San Francisco tech company has faced lawsuits that allege ChatGPT is harming young people. OpenAI said its product for teens will have more safety protections. ## [ABC sues FCC, alleging Trump-fueled retaliation in TV license fight](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-18/abc-files-suit-to-stop-fccs-early-tv-license-reviews) _2026-08-18 · Stephen Battaglio · Business_ The Disney-owned network asked a U.S. District Court to issue a temporary restraining order to stop the FCC's action. The agency says it is investigating ABC stations over whether the company's diversity and inclusion policies are in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. ## [Skyscrapers for seniors scheduled to sprout over Warner Center](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-18/massive-high-rise-senior-housing-complex-proposed-in-warner-center) _2026-08-18 · Roger Vincent · Business_ A $2-billion high-rise affordable housing complex is set to change the skyline of Warner Center and set a new precedent for assisted senior living in Los Angeles. ## [Hiltzik: A political farewell to one of the best friends Social Security ever had in Congress](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-18/farewell-rep-larson-hero-of-the-social-security-wars) _2026-08-18 · Michael Hiltzik · Business_ Rep. John Larson fought hard in Congress to protect Social Security. Will his much younger successor play the same role? ## [House Ethics Committee announces sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-17/house-ethics-committee-announces-sexual-misconduct-investigation-into-rep-jimmy-gomez) _2026-08-17 · Ben Wieder · Politics_ The committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez engaged in "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer." He said he did not violate the law or House ethics rules. ## [Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub after Uber exit](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-17/robot-delivery-company-serve-partners-with-grubhub-after-uber-exit) _2026-08-17 · Nilesh Christopher · Business_ Consumers from the Los Angeles region who order through Grubhub will soon have some of their orders delivered by four-wheeled robots. ## [Paramount demands $1.9 billion from states, citing Warner deal delays](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-17/paramount-demands-states-post-2-billion-bond-warner-deal-delays) _2026-08-17 · Meg James · Business_ Tech scion David Ellison's company wants the coalition of 12 states and the WGA to cover the 'ticking fees' that Paramount could incur due to Warner deal delays. ## [Business and labor square off in West Valley's 3rd District L.A. City Council race](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-17/business-labor-square-off-in-west-valleys-3rd-district-la-city-council-race) _2026-08-17 · Gavin J. Quinton · Politics_ Tim Gaspar touts his work as a small business owner, while Barri Worth Girvan says her time in the public sector will make her a stronger advocate for Valley constituents. ## [Hollywood strikes first AI copyright truce with ByteDance](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-17/motion-picture-association-reaches-agreement-with-bytedance-over-ai-guardrails) _2026-08-17 · Wendy Lee · Business_ The Motion Picture Assn. said it reached an agreement with ByteDance over its AI tools. ## [Hydrogen failed as car fuel. Now California's big dollar bet on it for green energy is fading, too](https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-17/hydrogen-failed-as-car-fuel-now-californias-bet-on-it-for-green-energy-is-fading-too) _2026-08-17 · Blanca Begert · Business_ Green hydrogen has gone bust in California, with project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions and station build-outs at a standstill. ## [How Disney's partnership with the makers of 'Fortnite' is transforming the Magic Kingdom](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-17/how-makers-of-fortnite-are-putting-their-stamp-on-magic-kingdom) _2026-08-17 · Samantha Masunaga · Business_ As Disney looks to keep fans engaged, the company increasingly is turning to a video game technology across its theme parks and film and TV production. ## [California backtracks on good-government policies in divided Trump era](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-17/california-good-government-measures-threat-trump-redistricting-top-two-primary) _2026-08-17 · Seema Mehta · Politics_ In an era of even more bitter divisions in the state and nation, political and governmental reforms face severe threats. ## [Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-16/meta-youth-safety-trial-judge-rules-star-witness-evidence) _2026-08-16 · Sonja Sharp · Business_ A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children. ## [California planned a nuclear exit. Now it's reconsidering](https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-16/california-planned-nuclear-exit-now-its-reconsidering) _2026-08-16 · Hayley Smith · Business_ Diablo Canyon doesn't look like a nuclear power plant that's getting ready to retire. ## [What's at stake for Dodgers' owner Mark Walter as authorities probe his businesses](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-16/whats-at-stake-for-dodgers-owner-mark-walter-as-authorities-probe-his-businesses) _2026-08-16 · Laurence Darmiento · Business_ With the Department of Justice, the SEC and state insurance regulators probing Mark Walter's businesses, the Dodgers owner has a lot on the line. ## [Trump turns to containing the fallout from setbacks in Iran](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-16/trump-turns-to-containing-fallout-from-setbacks-in-iran) _2026-08-16 · Michael Wilner · Politics_ The current approach — an economic choke hold on Iran — is being led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. ## [Inside the bitter war over cows and wilderness at Point Reyes](https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-16/inside-bitter-war-over-cows-wilderness-at-point-reyes) _2026-08-16 · Susanne Rust · Politics_ Dairy farmers grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave, but now they want back in. They claim the park needs grazing to keep a lid on invasive species. The Trump administration is sympathetic. ## [Palisades Village shopping center reopens, marking milestone for fire-weary community](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-15/palisades-village-reopens-19-months-after-devastating-fires) _2026-08-15 · Laurence Darmiento · Business_ Palisades Village shopping center reopens 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires, marking a major milestone in local recovery. ## [Josh D'Amaro pledges new stories and experiences in first address as CEO to Disney faithful](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-15/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-keynote-d23) _2026-08-15 · Samantha Masunaga · Business_ In a star-studded presentation Friday night of Disney's upcoming films and TV shows, new Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro thanked Disney's super fans at the D23 fan event.