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An unusual legal challenge may upend the future of a Chicago ballot measure that would hike a real estate tax on high-end properties sales to pay for services for homeless people

California regulators have authorized Waymo to expand services of its fleet of robotaxis into Los Angeles and to cities on the peninsula south of San Francisco

Sarah Bahbah, has publicly accused Selena Gomez of plagiarizing her work for the second time. In a detailed Instagram video released on March 1, 2024, Bahbah presents a side-by-side analysis, drawing parallels between Gomez's recent music video, Love On, and her own artistic creations, as per a report by Sportskeeda.

LeBron James on Saturday became the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points, hitting a scoop layup off the glass in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Denver Nuggets. James, who entered the game needing nine points to reach the milestone, used a spin move to create separation from Denver's Michael Porter Jr. and put the ball in with his left hand as the all-time scoring leader continues to put his record further out of reach. The sold-out crowd in downtown Los Angeles roared with approval when James made the highly-anticipated shot to reach 40,000 points and gave him a standing ovation when he went to the bench at the next break.

Netflix has chosen to cancel The Brothers Sun despite its initial success and positive reception from both critics and audiences. The decision comes as a disappointment to fans who were eagerly anticipating a second season of the Triads drama series, especially given its promising narrative and the inclusion of acclaimed actress Michelle Yeoh.

Grammy-winning Latin artist Karol G faced a nerve-wracking situation as her private jet encountered smoke in the cockpit, leading to an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles on March 1. The incident, which occurred during her journey to Guatemala City for the Mañana Sera Bonito LATM Tour, sparked concerns about the singer's safety. However, Karol G promptly addressed the situation, reassuring fans through her social media platform.

Haresh Jogani to pay his brothers Shashikant, Rajesh, Chetan and Shailesh Jogani more than $2.5 billion in damages and to divide up shares of their Southern California property empire — about 17,000 apartments worth billions more. The trial, over allegations that Haresh breached a longstanding partnership with his siblings, continues with a punitive damages hearing Monday that could add to the award. The 2003 lawsuit already has been through 18 appeals, generations of attorneys and five judges in Los Angeles Superior Court.

“I WEAR EVERYTHING to work out," said Dr. Jaime Knopman, a Manhattan reproductive endocrinologist, describing her jewelry strategy for morning group workouts and private training sessions at the Limit, a high-end studio. By “everything" she means a haul of gold and precious stones: a pair of diamond studs plus two additional Foundrae fob earrings in her left ear; an emerald pendant and a gold chain necklace; a stack of five gold, diamond, and ruby bracelets; and, on her fingers, four gold and diamond bands plus a Spinelli Kilcollin ring.

B. Riley Financial Inc. posted a wider quarterly loss, halved its dividend and delayed filing its annual report, citing a review of transactions with a key client that have drawn attacks by short sellers. Shares of the boutique investment bank fell 15% in late trading Thursday.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth week in a row, another affordability setback for prospective homebuyers just as the spring homebuying season gets going

Vanderpump Rules star Rachel (formerly Raquel) Leviss is taking the cheating scandal to a court of law.In a new lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Leviss, 29, accused co-stars Tom Sandoval, 40, and Ariana Madix, 38, of revenge porn, eavesdropping, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.According to entertainment publication US Weekly, which obtained and viewed the legal filing, Leviss alleges that Sandoval recorded a sex tape of her without her consent.Leviss and Sandoval infamously had a bombshell affair that came to light during Season 10 of Vanderpump Rules, when Sandoval was in a nearly decade-long relationship with Madix. The affair — which would go on to be known as “Scandoval” among the show’s fans — grabbed international headlines in March 2023 and brought record-breaking viewership to the show.

legal feud involving five brothers from India who’ve amassed a fortune in diamonds and Los Angeles real estate burst into public view this week with a multibillion-dollar US verdict that may be among the largest of the decade. After a five-month trial, a jury ordered Haresh Jogani to pay his brothers Shashikant, Rajesh, Chetan and Shailesh Jogani more than $2.5 billion in damages and to divide up shares of their Southern California property empire —about 17,000 apartments worth billions more.

Los Angeles Lakers will play Kyle Kuzma's Washington Wizards on Thursday. The NBA game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Lakers vs Wizards game will tip off at 10.30 pm (ET) on February 29. The live streaming will be available on fubo TV in the US.

Oscars just got an infusion of Kenergy. Ryan Gosling will sing the pop power ballad " I'm Just Ken " at the show on March 10, the show's producers announced Wednesday. Others set to perform their nominated original songs include Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, Jon Batiste, Scott George and the Osage Singers and Becky G. Gosling is also nominated for best supporting actor that evening. While in character as Ken in a promo for the show with Jimmy Kimmel, he shrugged that he's not going to win. In fairness, even if it was a joke, he might not be wrong: His fellow nominee Robert Downey Jr. has been sweeping the season.

By Aditya Kalra, Munsif Vengattil and Dawn Chmielewski

The more you look at the Canada Revenue Agency’s case against Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares, the more concern it raises.

Eugene Levy is the latest addition to the cast of season four of the popular Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building". Levy joins the lead trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in the upcoming chapter of the show, reported entertainment news outlet Variety. Meryl Streep, Eva Longoria and Molly Shannon will also star in the fourth season of «Only Murders in the Building» in recurring roles. The new installment of the hit crime comedy will begin with Martin, Short, and Gomez's characters taking a trip to Los Angeles before the action returns to its central location, The Arconia apartments, in New York City.

Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017

Two of the biggest grocery chains in the United States had hoped to complete the largest supermarket merger in the country’s history this year

Miami's next match is against Orlando City. Miami's game against Orlando City on March 2. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4.30 pm.