Return of the ‘90s divas: Why Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani, back with new albums, still deserve ‘Real Love’ — no doubt!

From Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, 2024 has been the year of the diva. And two of the biggest female pop stars of the ’90s — Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani — are still keeping it relevant three decades after they first rocked the music … Read more

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

Shoppers peruse merchandise at a Kohl’s department store in Ramsey, N.J. (Seth Wenig / Associated Press) Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth. Retail sales rose 0.4% from September to October, the Commerce Department said Friday, a solid increase … Read more

General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market

An auto worker inspects finished SUVs coming off the assembly line at the General Motors auto plant in Arlington, Texas. (LM Otero / Associated Press) General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market. The workers, mostly white collar, were notified about … Read more

Commentary: L.A. new-music groups tackle election angst with a chance to let it all out

Wild Up performs a “Democracy Bardo” as part of the ensemble’s “Democracy Session” at Geffen Contemporary on Sunday. (Evelina Gabreille / MOCA) Ahead of the 1952 election. Democrats were alarmed by President Harry S. Truman’s age (66), diminished abilities and unpopularity for his handling of the Korean War, but Truman insisted on running — until … Read more

GM slashing 1K white-collar jobs in cost-cutting move to ‘focus on top priorities’

General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market. The workers, mostly white-collar, were notified about the decisions early Friday. The company confirmed the layoffs in a statement but gave few details. 3GM and other automakers have been navigating an uncertain transition … Read more

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