Forget the celebrities. Meet L.A.'s small businesses that depend on the Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night is also a huge opportunity for production workers and small businesses around Los Angeles.
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Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA
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The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses
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Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook
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Small Business Owners Are Getting More Pessimistic.
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The Small Business Administration is a failed experiment that should be ended now
The SBA was an experiment that never really succeeded. Considering how everything in the federal government is now being scrutinized, now may be the right time to end that experiment.The Hill - 5d -
Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts
"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.ABC News - 5d -
Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
The February 28 ‘economic blackout’ signals growing frustration with the economy.Inc. - 4d -
In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.CNBC - 3d -
Economic Blackout: Does Paying in Cash Really Help Small Businesses?
A large consumer boycott aims to hit back at big businesses and banks. But many small companies have moved away from cash.Inc. - 3d -
In wake of L.A. wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
When the Los Angeles wildfires swept through Southern California in January, Barbara Shay lost much more than the building housing the cafe she owned.NBC News - 3d -
As New Tariffs Roll Out—or Don’t—Small Businesses Report Confusion and Concern
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and additional tariffs on China, take effect Tuesday. Other taxes could follow.Inc. - 22h -
As Feds and Big Companies Scrap DEI, Most Small Businesses Maintain Their Policies
A new survey indicates a majority of small company owners continue practicing DEI as beneficial to their businesses, even as the list of corporations ending those policies under political pressure ...Inc. - 15h -
Watch: Stars celebrate at glitzy Oscars after party
Award winners and nominees headed for a night of partying across Los Angeles after the Oscars ceremony concluded.BBC News - 20h -
WATCH: LA firefighters honored at 2025 Oscars
Oscars host Conan O'Brien celebrated the firefighters who responded to the Los Angeles fires during the 97th Academy Awards.ABC News - 1d -
WATCH: Interviews of this year's favorite celebrities looking to win an Oscar
ABC News’ Linsey Davis takes a look back at the interviews with a few of the nominees hoping to take home an Oscar Sunday night.ABC News - 1d -
Zoe Saldaña celebrates immigrants in tearful Oscar win: Read the full speech
'I am a proud child of immigrant parents, with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands,' said the 'Emilia Pérez' actor, adding that she's the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Oscar.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Trump Calls Beneficial Ownership Reporting a ‘Disaster’ for Small Businesses as Treasury Kills Enforcement
Turns out procrastination worked out after all for the millions of businesses who held off on submitting their beneficial ownership reports.Inc. - 16h -
Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live
Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and ...The Guardian - 5d -
47-year-old grew up thinking she’d work on a cattle farm—now her company raises millions for small businesses
Hello Alice co-founder Elizabeth Gore has worked with small businesses through the United Nations and Dell. Now she's doing it as an entrepreneur herself.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
Trump’s first full cabinet meeting celebrates government-shrinking effort led by Musk
Tech billionaire, who is not a member of the cabinet and described himself as ‘humble tech support’, warns without evidence that US could ‘go bankrupt’. Donald Trump used his first full cabinet ...The Guardian - 5d -
WATCH: Oscars 2025: All your favorite celebrity couples who hit the red carpet
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell and more celebrity couples hit the red carpet.ABC News - 1d -
Oscars 2025: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, celebrity couples hit red carpet
Celebrities proudly walked the red carpet with their partners at the 97th Academy Awards.ABC News - 1d -
Oscars 2025 red carpet photos: See all the best looks as celebrities arrive
See all the latest Oscars red carpet looks from celebrities attending tonight's ceremony. Follow along as Academy Award nominees arrive at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.NBC News - 18h -
Oscars 2025: Ben Stiller celebrates Knicks' comeback win from 97th Academy Awards
The 'Severance' director took to social media to celebrate the Knicks despite his presenting role at the OscarsCBS Sports - 16h -
The small caps disappoint
Plus how to ‘monetise’ the US balance sheetFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Johnson’s Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern
The Louisiana Republican has made himself subservient to President Trump, whose help he needs to manage his fractious, unpredictable and tiny majority.The New York Times - 5d -
You'll Spend Much More--Or Less--On This Game Depending On The Weather
A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a delightful Sokoban-like puzzle game that challenges you to build a snowman in increasingly complex environments. Originally released in 2015, for the game's ...GameSpot - 4d -
La Quimera | Official Trailer
La Quimera takes place across a breathtaking Latin American megalopolis and lush jungle setting, where the player steps into the customizable exosuit of a down-on-their-luck PMC soldier battling ...GameSpot - 4d -
Marian Turski, Who Refused to Forget the Holocaust, Dies at 98
From influential platforms, Mr. Turski, an Auschwitz survivor from Poland, warned the world of rising antisemitism and the perils of indifference to it.The New York Times - 6d -
I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.BBC News - 6d -
Forget thought crime. People are incarcerated for dream crime in this near-future novel
Although it relies on a speculative technology for its plot, 'The Dream Hotel' is astounding, elegantly constructed, character-driven fiction.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Big Leadership Change Starts Small
Purpose-driven leaders overcome overwhelm and navigate uncertainty one step at a time.Inc. - 5d -
The New Yorker Celebrates 100 Years
A buzzy night spot was the party venue for a magazine that is “the last of its kind.”The New York Times - 5d -
Gazans celebrate Ramadan surrounded by rubble
NBC News crews captured Gazans celebrating Ramadan in Rafah and Khan Younis as Israel plans to halt all humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip on March 2.NBC News - 1d -
Doge versus business
Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attackFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Plaschke: Mick Cronin can coach, but can he chill? His longterm UCLA future may depend on it
Fans increasingly do not like how Mick Cronin behaves on the court, but they would be a lot more forgiving if UCLA was in position to end its championship drought.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Those who depend on aid must embrace Trump’s bombshell and shape their own destiny | Janet Mawiyoo
Trump cutting off USAid reminds us how much power we surrender to those who fund our work. We need a new mindset. About 35 years ago, the radio news announced that the then president of Kenya, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australia’s semi-final hopes against India depend on spin battle, says Smith
Captain believes key is how batters take on ‘middle overs’ Australia still to decide how many spinners to include White-ball cricket is often about the powerplay at the start of an innings and ...The Guardian - 15h -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19
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