July 21, 2026 1:12 pm, EDT Honda’s CR-V was one of the best-selling vehicles in California in the second quarter. (Honda) key takeaways: Hybrid vehicles accounted for nearly one in four California registrations in the second quarter, outpacing EV market share growth in the state. EV registrations fell 8.2% from a year earlier as affordability
Private jets followed a fairly predictable timeline. You built something, sold it, waited a respectable amount of time, and eventually bought Gulfstream. The new generation of AI and tech assets are skipping most of those steps. Across the United States, private aviation companies are reporting increased demand for AI founders, spacex Employees and venture capital
A containership at the Port of Los Angeles. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg) June 16, 2026 11:31 am, EDT key takeaways: U.S. import prices rose 1.9% in May, matching April’s increase, with the increase driven by higher costs of plastics, air travel and computer equipment, BLS data showed on June 16. The surge reflects inflationary pressures linked to
The Alan Smithee Roundtable Podcast concludes its fourth season with a discussion focused on the evolving landscape of the film and post-production industry amid technological advancements and economic challenges. Hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinson and Michael Comes consider recent AI-powered trends and their implications for creative professionals and the broader industry. The trio discussed recent