Business

Chick-fil-A Offers Free Food Through Mobile Game ‘Code Moo’

Chick-fil-A is giving away free food to customers who play its mobile game ‘Code Moo’, which launched through the chain’s official app on July...

Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Prices as Inflation Pressure Grows

U.S. consumer prices are beginning to reflect the full impact of Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with rising costs now visible in daily goods ranging...

Trump Reverses 1099-K Rule, Raises Payment App Reporting Limit to $20,000

Tax reporting requirements for users of third-party payment apps like Venmo and PayPal are being significantly relaxed under new federal legislation.   On July 4, President...

Korean-Style Burger Spot Opens at USC Village

A Korean-style burger restaurant operated by Korean American owners has opened near the University of Southern California.   According to the Los Angeles Times, Softie’s Burger,...

Sibling Home Buying Jumps 5X as Housing Costs Rise

Faced with rising home prices and high mortgage rates, more siblings are buying homes together to split costs and qualify for loans—especially among younger...

Crescent Heights Proposes LA’s Largest Condo Conversion in 52 Years

A 40-story luxury tower in Century City could soon undergo the largest condo conversion Los Angeles has seen in more than five decades, if...

Gen Z Drives Surge in Superfake Market Amid Luxury Brand Skepticism

A growing number of Gen Z consumers are turning to “superfakes”—highly convincing counterfeit luxury goods that closely resemble authentic products. These items, once dismissed...

Koreatown Apartment Project Approved After Appeal Denied

A new Koreatown apartment development has received final approval from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, despite opposition. According to Urbanize LA, the commission dismissed...

California Housing Demand Outpaces Supply 4 to 1

California’s housing shortage has reached critical levels, with demand far exceeding available units in major cities like Los Angeles, according to a new report...

Hanmi Bank Adds Wire Transfers, Biometric Login to Business Accounts

Hanmi Bank has significantly upgraded its digital banking services for business checking account holders, introducing expanded online functionality and enhanced security tools. With the latest...