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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
KTLA+ expands consumer coverage with new streaming show featuring David Lazarus
Californians have a powerful new tool in their fight for fair deals and informed buying decisions. David Lazarus, known for his daily consumer reports on KTLA 5 News, has a new weekly program, 'Consumer Confidential with David Lazarus,' streaming exclusively on the free KTLA+ app for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TVs. This weekly program takes the consumer advocacy that Lazarus is known for to the next level, with a comprehensive look at the latest trends impacting U.S. consumers, in-depth analysis of unfair business practices, and insight into personal finances matters. 'Our streaming show provides a great way for viewers to catch up on some of the daily Consumer Confidential segments they may have missed,' Lazarus explained. 'It's also a chance to see more in-depth reports on a wide variety of topics.' The show also features unique and exclusive content viewers won't see anywhere else. This includes segments like 'Laz's Top 3,' where he breaks down big topics and offers his expert tips on the issue, and 'Ask Laz,' providing viewers a direct opportunity to send their questions to David. 'I'm really proud of this. KTLA has the best consumer/financial coverage among local TV stations, and the streaming show serves as a showcase for the news and information we bring to viewers. And if we serve up a few laughs as well, that just ices the cake,' Lazarus said. 'Consumer Confidential with David Lazarus' streams on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays at 5 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You can also watch segments and full episodes on demand on KTLA+. Before joining KTLA, David Lazarus was a business columnist for the Los Angeles Times from August 2007 to January 2022, specializing in consumer issues. Prior to that, he served as a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and a nightly talk radio host for San Francisco's KGO Radio, also working for The San Francisco Examiner, The Bangkok Post, and The Japan Times. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lazarus Episode 9: Schneider Hires An Assassin—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In ' Unforgettable Fire,' Chris is captured by her former Russian spy unit, led by ex-lover Inga. At Lazarus HQ, the team confronts Hersch, who admits she worked for the NSA under Skinner. The team infiltrates the Barents Sea oil rig where Chris is held. Doug creates a fiery diversion, enabling Axel to breach the rig and help Chris escape. Inga confronts Chris, who reveals she faked her death to protect Inga. When another agent attacks, Inga takes the bullet. Axel and Chris escape as the rig burns. Expected plot in Lazarus Episode 9 Lazarus Episode 9 will see Abel, the NSA director and founder of Lazarus, is summoned to a disciplinary hearing questioning team Lazarus's actions. During the session, Army Intelligence officer Schneider realizes that Lazarus's real objective is not public knowledge. To counter them, he will seek out an infamous assassin known only as Twin Dragons through a broker named HQ. However, HQ will demand an outrageous payment, and will arrange a demonstration. During this, the cold, emotionless killer Twin Dragons will be seen effortlessly slaughtering a unit of special forces. It is certain that a deadly confrontation lies ahead for the team. Lazarus Episode 9: Release date and where to stream Titled 'Death on Two Legs,' Lazarus Episode 9 will be airing in Japan on June 2, 2025, at 11:45 pm JST. The episode will be broadcast on Tokyo TV, Osaka TV, TV Aichi, Hokkaido TV, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu. Animax will also be airing the episode at a later date in June. For international viewers, Lazarus Episode 9 will be available through Toonami and Adult Swim, allowing global fans to keep up with the series shortly after its Japanese release. Keep an eye on Pinkvilla for more updates from the Lazarus anime.
Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Another TV Spinoff of ‘The Batman' Is On the Way
Crystal Lake expands its mysterious cast. Sam Raimi and Danny Elfman are teaming up once more. Gareth Edwards talks the majesty of Jurassic World: Rebirth's dinosaurs. Plus, what's coming on Lazarus. Spoilers now! Brides Deadline reports Olivia Cooke has replaced Maika Monroe as the lead of Brides, Chloe Okuna's upcoming film about the three brides of Dracula at NEON. The story follows 'Sally Bishop (Cooke) and her husband, who travel to a remote Italian villa whose owner, a mysterious count, takes a peculiar interest in Sally.' Superman A pair of tie-in FunkoPop figurines shared by Comic Book seemingly confirm that Ultraman and the golden-armored Hammer of Boravia are the same character. Head over there to have a look. Send Help According to Fangoria, Danny Elfman is attached to score Sam Raimi's return to the horror genre, Send Help. Jurassic World Rebirth Gareth Roberts states 'there's something very primal about dinosaurs, you can't dismiss them' in a new Jurassic World Rebirth featurette. Jimmy and Stiggs A 'down-on-his-luck filmmaker' promises to take down the aliens who abducted him in the trailer for Jimmy and Stiggs, the first feature from Eli Roth's new label, The Horror Section. Crystal Lake According to Deadline, William Catlett has joined the cast of Crystal Lake as a character named Levon Brooks. The Penguin/Matt Reeves' The Batman During a recent interview with Deadline, The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc revealed her team is 'in [the] early stages' of a developing another spinoff series based on Matt Reeves' The Batman. Lazarus Finally, Adult Swim has released a clip from this week's new episode of Lazarus.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Strangers coming to the house': California woman wants answers after her home was used in a fake rental scam
A Rosemead, California, woman says she's had strangers arrive at her front door after a scammer falsely listed her home as a short-term rental online. 'We found out our house was listed on Alexis Cavish told KTLA 5 News in a story published May 16. 'We are not renting out our house.' Cavish says she doesn't even have an account with the website. The address on the listing was hers, however, it included photos of another property, and was priced at nearly $400 per night. She's had to turn away visitors looking to check in with booking confirmation emails in hand. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) 'Luckily, so far, the people have been really nice,' Cavish said. 'But they're strangers coming to the house where I have kids.' She criticized for publishing listings without any verification. 'I'm frustrated because the company is not doing its due diligence,' she said. 'Why doesn't the owner have to prove some ownership before charging people money to stay?' According to KTLA 5 News consumer reporter David Lazarus, this type of fraud is becoming more frequent. 'It's a common enough scam that there's a name for it — short-term rental scams — and it's most common on Airbnb and Lazarus said in the report. These scams can involve criminals creating fake listings using either stolen or generic photos and attaching them to real addresses. Some booking platforms rely on automated systems, which can allow fraudulent listings to go live without being flagged or verified. The rise of digital platforms and third-party payment apps has made it easier for scammers to exploit homeowners and renters. In cases like Cavish's, the fraud is a financial and safety concern. Read more: This is how American car dealers use the '4-square method' to make big profits off you — and how you can ensure you pay a fair price for all your vehicle costs Lazarus warned travelers to proceed cautiously when booking short-term stays online. 'In terms of any payment, communication, don't leave the platform,' Lazarus said. 'So, if the listing says they want you to pay with Zelle or Venmo or some other digital payment plan, and especially if they ask for crypto, walk away.' Another simple precaution is to cross-reference the property's address with Google Maps. If there are exterior photos of the building in the listing and they look different, that's a major red flag. One more tip is to verify hosts and read reviews carefully. When a listing lacks reviews or seems too good to be true, it just might be. For homeowners, checking periodically to ensure their property isn't being misused online and setting up Google alerts for their home's address may help catch scams early. Meanwhile, if you find a suspicious listing, consider reporting it to the platform. Some platforms have dedicated channels for reporting fraud, and flagging a suspicious listing can prevent others from falling victim. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
The 'gazillions' of lizards in Cincinnati could actually guard us from Lyme disease
For more than 70 years, thousands of common wall lizards, known as Lazarus lizards, have scurried across sidewalks and lurked in gardens in Cincinnati. They're all over the city, but the reptiles aren't from here. They're an invasive species and native to Europe. The lizards came to the Midwest thanks to a 10-year-old boy from Walnut Hills and a sock full of lizards. In 1951, George Rau Jr., the stepson of Fred Lazarus Jr. (who founded the retail chain Lazarus, which would later become Macy's), smuggled 10 Italian lizards home from a family trip in Lake Garda, Italy. He then set them loose in his backyard. Many pass off the origin story as local lore, but in 1989, when Rau Jr. was an adult, he wrote to the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History explaining his role in the eventual lizard population boom. That same year, he also told The Enquirer he smuggled the lizards through customs and brought them back to his East Side home. Cincinnati's vast lizard population has attracted researchers, such as Ohio Wesleyan University biology professor Eric Gangloff. He and his team of student researchers, dubbed the Lizard League, have studied Lazarus lizards since 2020, and they've learned the population isn't just getting larger, but so are the lizards. Gangloff and his team traveled to Cincinnati this month for a four-day research outing. They typically observe lizards at Alms, Ault, Mt. Storm and Mt. Echo parks. Here's what they have learned about the lizards. One question many may have is whether Rau Jr.'s smuggled lizards actually sparked the population. Gangloff said it's true that all of Cincinnati's lizards came from the initial introduction of 10 back in the 1950s, calling the phenomenon "remarkable." "We do know from our analysis of their DNA, to genomic analyses, that all of the lizards here are the result of a single introduction. So they all stem from that one origin. It doesn't look like there are multiple introductions or anything like that. They're all pretty closely related," he said. As for how many lizards make up the total population: Gangloff and his team can't quite nail that down. "Oh, God. I wish I had a better population estimate − the gazillions, to use a scientific number," he said. His team is estimating the population by using the capture-mark-recapture method, meaning a portion of the population is captured, marked and released. Later, another portion will be captured, and the number of marked individuals within the sample will be counted. "Every year they're moving out. There were some studies done in the 1990s on population densities, and they can achieve remarkably high densities. To give you an honest answer, it's in the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, across the city," Gangloff said. National Geographic, which interviewed Gangloff, first reported the lizards are getting bigger in size. "Not only are they absolutely bigger, but they proportionally have longer limbs as well, and that's true for both males and females," Gangloff told The Enquirer. It's not necessarily unusual to see this pattern in lizards. Gangloff said the Italian wall lizard, another species that has been introduced to North America, has also since changed its body size. "So it seems like it's not necessarily unique to just this species. It's not like a one-off kind of thing," he said. "It seems like there's some broader pattern there whereby these European lizards are introduced in places in North America. And then there are subsequent changes that are not exactly the same, but similar across these differentials." Since the lizards have gradually gotten larger, it's unlikely the growth has been a noticeable change for Cincinnati residents. However, if you vacation in France and spot wall lizards there, Gangloff said the size difference will be increasingly noticeable. He said these changes could be an evolutionary result to help them better escape house cats and other urban predators. Aside from the apparent size change, Gangloff and his students have noticed a difference in how the reptiles respond to different environmental conditions. In March, the team told National Geographic they found during experiments that despite the"prolonged exposure to heavy metals in the city, the lizards seem unaffected." Gangloff and his collaborator, Tulane University School of Science & Engineering Assistant Professor Alex Gunderson, even found at Tulane that these lizards are like "world champion lead toxicity tolerators." "We found levels of lead in lizard blood that are way higher than what would land you or me or any other mammal really sick in the hospital or lethal," he said. Gangloff and Gunderson, along with other contributors, published a study in January showing the amount of lead in the lizards' blood didn't really affect their ability to run long distances or their cognitive function. The researchers put the lizards on "little lizard treadmills" and tested how long they could run without getting exhausted, and to much surprise, there was no effect. They also tested the reptiles' ability to run on a balance beam, due to lead affecting cognitive function, and even though that's a cognitively demanding task, the team found no effect again. Gangloff said the lizards are likely exhibiting adult neurogenesis or the process of generating new neurons from neural stem cells. He currently has students in the lab experimenting with their hypothesis that, unlike humans or other mammals, adult lizard brains can regenerate neurons. "A few parts of our brain, you can generate neurons, but mostly for us, if a neuron is gone, it's gone," he said. The experiment involves students dosing animals with known quantities of lead to increase the levels, and then they'll look at "neuro death" and the lizards' capacity to regenerate those neurons. Although adult neurogenesis is a hypothetical explanation for the Cincinnati lizards' lead resistance, since not many have been tested for this specific trait, Gangloff mentioned that the Anole lizard also thrives in urban environments. Those are also being studied by researchers in Chile because they are "super, super resistant to lead" and even have higher levels of lead than Cincinnati's lizards. But how are the Cincinnati-based lizards getting lead in their bloodstream? According to Gangloff, it's easier than you'd think. Lead levels are ubiquitous in urban environments, such as the ones Lazarus lizards thrive in due to industrial processes, lead gasoline and, obviously, lead paint on homes. Gangloff also noticed higher levels of lead were found in lizards found alongside roads than in parks. "Suggesting that roads are definitely part of this, the thing about lead is it just doesn't go away. It gets into the environment, just like it's inert, and it just stays. Even if we stopped using gasoline 20 years ago on these roadways, there's still going to be lead there," Gangloff said. The findings and data that researchers are collecting from the Queen City could also lead to lessening serious health implications, such as Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that's transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. "Out West, there's a lizard species where if a tick bites the lizard and the tick carries the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, the lizard can neutralize that bacterium, so it makes the tick less harmful if they go and bite the human," Gangloff said. Sean Giery, an assistant professor at Ohio University, worked alongside Gangloff in May and tested this with the Lazarus wall lizards. The lizards were "super effective" at killing off the bacterium that causes the disease because of a protein within the lizards, per Gangloff. Gangloff's team also found the lizards from Cincinnati prefer "much, much higher temperatures" (about 3-4 degrees Celsius warmer) than any of the populations they've studied. The team puts the lizards in thermal gradients with cool and warm ends, and sees what temperatures the lizards select. "(It's) really kind of intriguing and surprising, because the weather, the climate in Cincinnati, isn't necessarily warmer, so there's something going on there that suggests they're preferring warmer temperatures," he said. According to the National Geographic article, Cincinnati has the "perfect lizard habitat," noting the city's hilly geography and weather as contributing factors for the lizards becoming "permanent residents," as declared by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Gangloff and his team of students observe the lizards all over the city. The reptiles can be found throughout Cincinnati's luscious parks, but they can also be found on random stone walls. "There's one site where it used to be an old schoolhouse that's torn down, and there's like a city block that's just this old stone wall that's great," Gangloff said. "There's just no shortage of places to find these guys in the city." However, Gangloff saw the most lizards close to downtown Cincinnati. "There's an abandoned lot along River Road, kind of west of downtown, and there's this stone wall that's probably about two meters high, and maybe not even 40-50 meters long, if that," he said. "And it's just this random place that's packed with lizards and it backs up to a forest. I couldn't tell you exactly why, but that one site has this huge density of lizards, and if you go out there in the morning, the sun comes up, and it just seems like the wall is coming alive as the animals emerge from it. It's pretty neat." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati has 'gazillions' of lizards that could fight Lyme disease
