INDUSTRY UPDATES
Los Angeles-based Verde Bioresins Inc. agreed to be acquired by Nxu Inc. from Humanitario Capital for $16.2 million on Oct. 23.
World & Nation
Former President Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he snapped at a reporter asking about it.
California
Newsom signed into law a bill that requires subscription services to provide a one-click option to unsubscribe, among other consumer protections.
Sports
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. snapped a 65-race NASCAR losing streak by winning in OT at Talladega after a late crash collected eight of 12 championship contenders.
Dodgers
Mookie Betts is at a loss for words as he begins another postseason mired in a slump that threatens to derail the Dodgers’ World Series aspirations.
Business
Snap, which created the social media app Snapchat, has agreed to pay $15 million to settle allegations of rampant sex-based discrimination and harassment.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba took office last week as Fumio Kishida resigned after corruption scandals.
Tech giants including Meta, Snap, Google and others are racing to build smart glasses. It could change our lives for the better or worse.
Alhambra-based Astrana Health Inc. agreed to acquire Prospect Medical Systems Inc. from Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. for $745 million on November 8.
Updates
Long Beach-based Molina Healthcare Inc. agreed to acquire Connecticare Holding Co. Inc. for $350 million on July 23.