Todd McLellan’s job might be safe, but Kings must win again

Todd McLellan’s job might be safe, but Kings must win again

More alarming than the Kings squandering another late lead Thursday, more concerning than a losing streak that hit 0-3-4 when Florida’s Sam Reinhart scored on a slick backhander with 0.7 seconds left in overtime at Sunrise, Fla., was Kings captain Anze Kopitar’s postgame assessment of the team’s psyche. “Right now, it feels like we’ve got…

AI, wearables and more — these markets are booming as the world ages

AI, wearables and more — these markets are booming as the world ages

The world is aging rapidly, and there are more and more ways to invest in this theme. Shams Afzal, managing director at Carnegie Investment Counsel, noted that 17% of the U.S. population is now over the age of 65, and that proportion is expected to grow higher. And the demographics of that age group is…

Chargers interview NFL offensive coordinator for head coach

Chargers interview NFL offensive coordinator for head coach

The Chargers announced Friday evening they interviewed Todd Monken for their head-coaching job. Monken, who turns 58 next month and has been in coaching for 3½ decades, is in his first season as Baltimore’s offensive coordinator. Since the Ravens are in the playoffs and don’t play until next week, the Chargers were able to interview…

Clippers’ new arena, Intuit Dome, to host 2026 NBA All-Star Game

Clippers’ new arena, Intuit Dome, to host 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA is planning to hold its 2026 All-Star Game at the Clippers’ future arena in Inglewood, according to a person with knowledge of the decision but not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Intuit Dome, the privately financed arena built by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, will open in August in time for the…

Investors see a biotech comeback in 2024 as rates fall, deal-making picks up. Stocks to watch

Investors see a biotech comeback in 2024 as rates fall, deal-making picks up. Stocks to watch

Many biotech stocks struggled in 2023 despite a robust year for U.S. drug approvals. As these new therapies begin treating patients, some investors see better times ahead next year. “We’ve seen a lot of innovation,” Dan Lyons, portfolio manager on the health-care team at Janus Henderson, said, explaining that he is bullish on 2024 because…

JSerra basketball coach suspended for throwing shoes on court

JSerra basketball coach suspended for throwing shoes on court

JSerra boys’ basketball coach Keith Wilkinson received a six-game suspension from the CIF Southern Section after throwing a couple of shoes on the court last week, one toward an official. Wilkinson apologized in a statement for “allowing my emotions to get the best of me.” He was ejected from the loss to Mater Dei last…

Reckitt Benckiser unit recalls possibly contaminated baby formula powder, FDA says

Reckitt Benckiser unit recalls possibly contaminated baby formula powder, FDA says

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Courtesy: Reckitt/Mead Johnson Baby formula maker Reckitt Benckiser’s Mead Johnson Nutrition has voluntarily chosen to recall certain batches of baby formula powder due to possible bacterial contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The…

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