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David Lazarus

@davidlaz.bsky.social
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Emmy-winning money guy for KTLA Channel 5. Former LA Times. I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine.

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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: The Biden administration introduced fuel efficiency standards aimed at promoting EV development and addressing climate change. The Trump administration today abandoned those standards and steered the nation back toward fossil fuels
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Fred Baliad @fredbaliad.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Best buds for life.....
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Fred Baliad @fredbaliad.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Coming up on the KTLA 5 News at 1:00 @davidlaz.bsky.social with Consumer Confidential Live right here on LA's very own.........
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I posted this yesterday. I remain in awe of how close the boys are
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: As AI gobbles up entry-level jobs, recent college grads say they're encountering openings that require several years of work experience. That makes it hard to gain a foothold in the workforce
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Economic turmoil is bad news for the nation's charities. Donations are down as families struggle to get by
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You’ve got a friend in me
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Susie @susixq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If you could see him in my eyes,…
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Rent Controller OG @alisonb916.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It’s a day of rest. Let’s just hang out together.
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You’ve got a friend in me
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I watched 'Backrooms' last night. It shows that a movie based on an internet meme can be creepy and intriguing yet still make no sense whatsoever
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Susie @susixq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Lupin(note to self) Do not fall asleep during State dinner.
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
‘Actually, Lupin, if you hold a state dinner for the lizards, you’ll just make them stronger’
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I watched 'Backrooms' last night. It shows that a movie based on an internet meme can be creepy and intriguing yet still make no sense whatsoever
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
‘Actually, Lupin, if you hold a state dinner for the lizards, you’ll just make them stronger’
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: From Los Angeles to Paris, scorching heat this summer shows how travel is changing in the era of climate change. Will people choose to stay home? Will travel insurance accommodate crazy weather?
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Teddy isn’t so sure about Lupin’s plan to build an AI data center in the backyard
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Fred Baliad @fredbaliad.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Watch Consumer Confidential With your host @davidlaz.bsky.social Saturday at 2pm on the KTLA+ app.
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Fred Baliad @fredbaliad.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Coming up on the KTLA 5 News at 1:00 @davidlaz.bsky.social with Consumer Confidential Live right here on LA's very own.............
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Treasury yields continued rising today. History tells us that when rates rise this fast, bad things happen. What kind of bad? Think stock market crashes and bank failures
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: American farmers are getting hammered by soaring diesel and fertilizer costs. Some are saying they can't survive such economic conditions
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Teddy isn’t so sure about Lupin’s plan to build an AI data center in the backyard
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Here's my #KTLA report on how AI represents a bigger economic bet than the railroads and the national highway system www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofb8...
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A.I. buildout becoming biggest economic bet
YouTube video by KTLA 5
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I reported this morning that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was running about 7.3%, the highest level in two years. It's now at 7.45%
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: This country has seen a number of mega-projects -- the railroads, for example, the nationwide highway system. According to a new estimate, AI is on track to be the biggest economic bet in the nation's history
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Note the bowl of cat water conveniently nearby. People water is better
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Fred Baliad @fredbaliad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Coming up on the KTLA 5 News at 1:00 @davidlaz.bsky.social with Consumer Confidential Live right here on LA's very own................
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Remember when Starbucks had a shop on virtually every corner? The company, now engaged in a wide-ranging restructuring, is closing about 250 North American stores
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Susie @susixq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fortunately people do not feel the same about cat water.
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Would you turn down a decent job that comes with a lengthy commute? About half of survey respondents say this would be a deal breaker, especially with gas prices so high
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here's my #KTLA report on how Gen Z ghosts people they date to avoid picking up a share of the check www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yVH...
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Gen Z ghosting dates over splitting the bill, survey finds
YouTube video by KTLA 5
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Note the bowl of cat water conveniently nearby. People water is better
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Disney is raising the monthly price of its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services above the $20 level, the fourth price hike in four years. Expect streamflation among leading providers to soon test the $25 level
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We had workers at the house yesterday. Teddy might be a senior citizen, but he made sure everyone knew he takes his guard-dog job seriously
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: McDonald's plans major upgrades in its menu, restaurants and technology (yes, AI is being served) as it seeks to lure back value-minded consumers
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Streamflation continues. This time it's Disney+/Hulu jacking up rates by 13% for ad-free service, nearly three times the inflation rate
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Susie @susixq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Secret agent dog! ( singing at the top of my lungs)
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🏳️‍🌈🗽 @quinstep.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
😍
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Phineas T. Moneybags 💰💰💰 @phineastmoneybags.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Heeere’s Johnny!” 🪓
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Here's my #KTLA report on how AI shopping bots can be a fast track to Fraudville www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cu7...
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AI shopping bots could increase chances for fraud
YouTube video by KTLA 5
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We had workers at the house yesterday. Teddy might be a senior citizen, but he made sure everyone knew he takes his guard-dog job seriously
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Euphoric @tracyreps.blacksky.app · 22/09/2026
The one time I agree with banks.
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Is it safe to entrust an AI agent with your online shopping? The AI industry says yes. Banks say you're all but inviting scammers to rip you off
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Here's my #KTLA report on how landlords, deep in debt from a building spree, may now raise rents to keep creditors at bay www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygMM...
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Apartment landlords face big payments in $2 trillion debt
YouTube video by KTLA 5
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Fred Baliad @fredbaliad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Coming up on the KTLA 5 News at 1:00 @davidlaz.bsky.social with Consumer Confidential Live right here on LA's very own...........
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: The AI industry says chatbots can make online shopping much easier. Banks say this has scammers excited
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Here's my #KTLA report on how landlords, deep in debt from a building spree, may now raise rents to keep creditors at bay www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygMM...
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Apartment landlords face big payments in $2 trillion debt
YouTube video by KTLA 5
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Here's my #KTLA report on the Paramount settlement, clearing the way for the studio's takeover of Warner Bros Discovery www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmwV...
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Here's how the Paramount settlement will impact Hollywood, movies
YouTube video by KTLA 5
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
If you didn't see it yesterday, here's a pic of Lupin helping out as the Lovely Mrs Laz works in the garden. She had just untangled some of the tree branches. Lupin apparently felt more adjustments were needed
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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Coming up on #KTLA: Paramount settles with California and other states over its Warner Bros takeover. That means the deal will probably go through. But the financials still don't pencil out
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