Back in 1976, a small meeting in a UCLA Law School classroom planted a seed that grew into today’s biggest gathering of entertainment lawyers, creators, and business minds. Ken Ziffren, a 1965 UCLA Law grad with decades in Hollywood law, kicked off this yearly tradition to help students see the real
Four years ago, a quick search for "finance analyst" in London would pull up over 350 job listings. Today, the same search barely hits 80. That’s not just a small dip—it’s a steep decline in one of the world’s top financial cities. The real question isn’t why this happened, but how quickly it spread
The Emmy countdown has begun, and with it comes a fresh mix of shows that feel both familiar and new. Last year’s season was already crowded, but this year the field has narrowed again, making room for different kinds of stories. In May’s New York upfronts, the old guard—NBC, CBS, HBO—was outpace
Many thought AI would replace call center workers in countries like the Philippines and India. Instead, the opposite happened. Call center jobs in the Philippines nearly doubled from 2016 to 2025, growing to 2 million workers. Unemployment there dropped from 9% to about 4% during the same period. In
April saw American factories bounce back strongly, with output jumping by its biggest margin in over a year. Cars and tech gear led the charge, thanks to heavy spending on artificial intelligence and renewed consumer demand after months of slowdowns. Yet even as production picks up speed, growing su
Some billionaires now say heavy effort at work might not matter in the future. A tech leader recently claimed that hard work could become worthless as machines and artificial intelligence take over tasks. He argued that talent and long hours will no longer guarantee success because smart software an
KKR’s finance chief says that even though many investors are holding back from private credit, the market still offers good opportunities. He told a TV host that firms are asking whether now is the right moment to jump into direct lending. KKR believes the answer is yes, and they are ready to
The Milken Institute meeting in Beverly Hills pulled together a crowd of money movers who talked about wars, markets and new tech. One speaker said the world’s economies keep humming even when big conflicts flare up, pointing to a strong U. S. economy that has survived many crises. Another talked a
Crypto has always felt like a risky playground, but this year the danger feels even bigger. In 2026 alone, attackers have stolen a total of $1. 08 billion across at least 68 separate attacks. The bulk of this loss comes from three huge breaches, two of which happened in April. That month alone has s
The buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) keeps growing, with some experts warning that machines could replace millions of workers across the United States. While fears are real, other voices argue that new tech will also create fresh roles requiring different skills. The question for Maine is ho
