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Mercedes-Benz sued for ‘false advertising’ after EV battery controversy

A group of Mercedes-Benz EV owners in Korea filed a class-action lawsuit against the German luxury carmaker asserting that it had deceived consumers with...

Homeowners building ADUs are advised to look out for unexpected fees and taxes

A resident of Buena Park, Orange County, is building a 1,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to provide him with a stable income in retirement....

LA County opens Home Kitchen permits, raising concerns over program’s effectiveness

Los Angeles County is officially permitting people to operate small-scale restaurants out of their homes. This means that so-called “mini-restaurants” can now be operated...

Tips to lower car insurance rate might not work for everyone

Despite several ways to save on car insurance, it may not be as simple as it sounds. It was early September when I started searching...

Korean authorities accuse TikTok of violating communications and privacy laws

Korean authorities are cracking down on TikTok for the potential violation of regulations related to personal data and telecommunications, according to industry officials Monday. The...

Samsung to unite its TVs, fridges and Galaxy phones under One UI brand

Samsung Electronics will unify the name of the software that runs through its smartphones as well as home appliances for a more integrated user...

California’s soju market set to grow with new law permitting U.S.-produced sales

Businesses in California with a “Beer & Wine License” are now allowed to sell soju products that are produced in the United States. Previously, establishments...

LG Chem develops material to solve EV battery overheating

LG Chem developed a temperature-responsive material to suppress thermal runaway in batteries, the chemical company announced Tuesday. The Safety Reinforced Layer (SRL) is a composite...

California housing market at significant ‘risk’ as escrows fall through due to costly insurance

California's homeowner's insurance crisis is hitting real estate transactions hard. “There is no problem with home appraisals and inspections, but there are quite a few...

Case of Yong Yang, fatally shot by LAPD, heads to court with jury trial request

The case of Yong Yang, who was fatally shot by a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, is now headed to court. Yang's parents, Min...