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Two federal judges in the same courthouse came to different opinions on whether AI firms are breaching copyrights, signaling more legal confusion.

Congress needs to catch up to the industry to ensure safeguards are in place as AI agents become more common and powerful.

Asian American leaders on Thursday rallied their communities to speak out against the federal immigration sweeps that have largely targeted Latino neighborhoods, warning that areas frequented by Asian immigrants could be next.

California Fourth of July cookouts will cost nearly 27% more than the national average at $90 for 10 guests. Inflation and tariffs drive higher grocery prices statewide.

The average taxpayer's piece of the $37-trillion federal debt is about $240,000, or six years of the median income.

Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen has invested in Hollywood with the $69-million purchase of retail property near the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

RFK Jr. turned the CDC's vaccine committee into an anti-vaccine panel, but it still heard evidence that his campaign against vaccinating pregnant women was a huge mistake.

Park County -- the business entity behind the long-running satirical cartoon -- alleged that RedBird executive Jeff Shell crossed a line by interfering with its negotiations with other companies. A representative for Shell denied the accusation.

As ICE agents raided L.A. workplaces, triggering violent protests in parts of downtown, Chamber of Commerce leader Maria S. Salinas chose to speak out.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ruled that the California FAIR Plan's smoke-damage policy, which limits claims payments by the insurer of last resort, is a violation of state insurance law.