Hiltzik: How Big Business killed the 'click-to-cancel' FTC rule, which would have saved consumers billions Hiltzik: How Big Business killed the 'click-to-cancel' FTC rule, which would have saved consumers billions

The FTC's 'click to cancel' rule would have wiped out a practice that allowed some businesses to scam their customers. That's why businesses got it killed

11. 7. 2025 12:00
Amid state inaction, California chef sues to block sales of foam food containers Amid state inaction, California chef sues to block sales of foam food containers

The suit claims Atlanta-based WinCup continues to sell, distribute and market foam products in California despite a state law that was supposed to ban such sales starting Jan. 1.

11. 7. 2025 12:00
Commentary: Can 'Love Island USA' watch parties offer a guide for saving linear television? Commentary: Can 'Love Island USA' watch parties offer a guide for saving linear television?

You don't have to love 'Love Island USA' to appreciate that in this increasingly fractured time of TV viewership, it is drawing people together, our columnist writes.

11. 7. 2025 12:00
300 tons of sand trucked into Intuit Dome to create unique AVP beach volleyball venue 300 tons of sand trucked into Intuit Dome to create unique AVP beach volleyball venue

With the help of 16 truckloads of sand, AVP will host its first beach volleyball event in an NBA arena at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

11. 7. 2025 12:45
'The Aviator and the Showman' untangles Amelia Earhart's fateful marriage — and thrill-seeking ambition 'The Aviator and the Showman' untangles Amelia Earhart's fateful marriage — and thrill-seeking ambition

'The Aviator and the Showman,' Laurie Gwen Shapiro's vibrant account of Amelia Earhart's union with a publicity-seeking publisher, unpacks the mystery surrounding her final flight.

11. 7. 2025 12:00
'American Idol' winner Nick Fradiani channels the gruff brilliance of Neil Diamond in 'A Beautiful Noise' 'American Idol' winner Nick Fradiani channels the gruff brilliance of Neil Diamond in 'A Beautiful Noise'

'The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise' at Hollywood Pantages makes the most of a glorious catalog.

11. 7. 2025 12:00
Contributor: Will Democrats find an anti-Trump to galvanize the left? Contributor: Will Democrats find an anti-Trump to galvanize the left?

The problem with moderates is that they tend to be moderate. In the attention economy, that's a real handicap.

11. 7. 2025 12:00
L.A. Affairs: I boldly gave a fun, mysterious guy my number. Could I refrain from Googling him later? L.A. Affairs: I boldly gave a fun, mysterious guy my number. Could I refrain from Googling him later?

I went to my favorite Hollywood bar to have a cocktail and read my Eve Babitz book. Then I looked across the bar and saw him.

11. 7. 2025 14:00
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Nathan Fillion How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Nathan Fillion

For the "Superman" actor, a nice eggs benny at Sweet Butter, some afternoon decluttering and late-night "Call of Duty" are on the agenda.

11. 7. 2025 12:00
Barabak: He tried to keep Trump from a second term. But six months in, 'I'm very impressed.' Barabak: He tried to keep Trump from a second term. But six months in, 'I'm very impressed.'

Roger Hutson said he's no MAGA acolyte. But Trump's delivery on promises on immigration, Iran and other issues have put the Denver oil and gas executive squarely behind the president.

11. 7. 2025 12:00