"Southern California – and South Bay in particular – is experiencing its biggest tech renaissance since the Cold War, with record setting venture investments generating hundreds of new businesses."
In a major win for Southern California's aerospace industry, the U.S. Space Force will establish its acquisitions and technology division in the Los Angeles area this summer. Contributor Sarah Favot has the details.
Twitch takes additional steps to punish "off-Twitch" user harassment.
Perseverance snaps a Mars selfie with its buddy Ingenuity.
Universal Music launches a new label focusing on Arabic music.
Discovery Plus is now available on Comcast Xfinity set-top boxes.
Rocket Lab's next reusable rocket mission will test a new heat shield.
Major outage takes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down.
Disneyland's Avengers Campus will open June 4.
Votes are still being counted in Amazon union drive.
SEC official warns of SPAC disclosure issues.
Uber axes price-naming feature as rideshare companies recruit new drivers.
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Dr. B Lands in LA to Make Sure Extra Vaccine Doses Don't Go To Waste
Dr. B aims to lessen vaccine waste and the chaos that comes with it by matching vaccine providers with prospective patients within hours. It's secured three providers in the region so far. Read more>>
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