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'60 Minutes' veteran Scott Pelley says CBS News bosses are 'murdering' the program
Pelley also attacked the credentials of Nick Bilton, a former New York Times tech reporter and documentary filmmaker who has never run a TV news operation.
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Pelley also attacked the credentials of Nick Bilton, a former New York Times tech reporter and documentary filmmaker who has never run a TV news operation.
Technology
The AI boom that has funneled more than $250 billion into OpenAI and Anthropic has left hundreds of startups built before ChatGPT's arrival in 2022 stranded.
California
'Euphoria' is officially over after three seasons. 'It's a tragic one in the end, but it's the truth,' creator Sam Levinson said of the series finale.
California
'Love Island USA' will be down one contestant heading into its newest season this week: Vasana Montgomery will no longer appear amid a scandal over a racial slur.
California
In an essay for The Envelope, Debora Cahn explains why a 'baller move' she planned for 'The Diplomat' turned out to be the wrong one — and how she changed course.
California
Our must-read books for June include gripping new fiction from Dave Eggers and James Ellroy, buzzy celebrity memoirs, thrilling true stories and a few escapist beach reads.
California
After a show in Los Angeles, musician and former Vampire Weekend member chats about some of his LP's themes and inspirations (and also Coldplay).
Technology
The luxury shirtmaker expects the 650-square-foot store at 36 Savile Row to debut in October.
Bay Area
Celebrate their success with the top graduation gifts of 2026.
Bay Area
Williams teased the comeback on her social media page with the caption "Guess everybody heard the news" on Monday morning.
Technology
'Euphoria' is the latest TV series to kill off a major character. Here are some of the biggest small-screen fatalities over the decades.
California
We hear from three recent graduates in the Bay Area about their thoughts on AI, how it affected their education, and how they feel about their futures.
Culture
These books enlist art as a portal to another world: the culture wars of the 1980s, modernist Parisian salons, or the Weimar Republic.
Technology
Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country
Culture
Gentler in concentration and focused on preventative skincare, the best Korean vitamin C serums come in lightweight, fast-absorbing formulas to brighten skin.
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From Michelin-starred kitchens to guest starring on Sesame Street, chef Melissa King has done it all, including breaking records on Top Chef. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on food, identity and the family recipes behind her debut book, "Cook Like a King."
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Rasheed Newson's 'There's Only One Sin in Hollywood' maps 1950s studio politics, secret desires and the cost of defiance.
Technology
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
Technology
The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer
Technology
Tones, oddball sounds and words can spark brain cell responses, hinting at nuanced processing without consciousness.
California
Anthropic, the company behind the powerful artificial intelligence chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, the company said Monday.
Technology
Some report burning through their whole monthly "AI credit" allotment in a single day.
Technology
Today I’m talking with Harvey Mason Jr., who is CEO of the Recording Academy — that’s the outfit that puts on the Grammy Awards. I last talked to Harvey in 2024, when it was obvious that generative AI would upend the music industry, but still not exactly clear how that would happen.  Well, it’s been […] Today I’m talking with Harvey Mason Jr., who is CEO of the Recording Academy — that’s the outfit that puts on the Grammy Awards. I last talked to Harvey in 2024, when it was obvious that generative AI would upend the music industry, but still not exactly clear how that would happen. Well, it’s been 18 months since that conversation, and you’re going to hear Harvey say that AI is now “omnipresent” in music production. And Harvey knows what he’s talking about — he is himself a legendary producer who’s worked with everyone from Janet Jackson to Beyoncé. Harvey has said that
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Eric Andersen landed a job that most insurance executives would have long considered too good to be true: leading a strong AIG. Thanks to a dramatic turnaround under his predecessor, Peter Zaffino, American International Group Inc. is no longer battling …
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The 5800X3D returns at $349, while the 7700X3D debuts at $329.
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Computex 2026 is underway in Taiwan, and we're expecting all manner of flashy computers with jaw-dropping pricetags (or no pricetags at all) as the entire industry navigates RAMageddon. But for desktop PC gamers, AMD has a different pitch. It's relaunching three old components alongside a big new promise: you won't need to buy a new […] AMD CEO Lisa Su holds a Ryzen chip. | Image: AMD Computex 2026 is underway in Taiwan, and we're expecting all manner of flashy computers with jaw-dropping pricetags (or no pricetags at all) as the entire industry navigates RAMageddon . But for desktop PC gamers, AMD has a different pitch. It's relaunching three old components alongside a big new promise: you won't need to buy a new motherboard until 2030. Today, AMD is promising it will keep supporting its AM5 desktop motherboard socket with new Ryzen processors through 2029, which likely means you
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The potential retreat is a recognition of the legal setbacks the fund has encountered since it was announced two weeks ago.
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Workers who go at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise can miss out on thousands of dollars in earnings, researchers found.
Bay Area
Drag queen activist Pattie Gonia is asking Patagonia to drop a trademark lawsuit, saying the case could threaten her name, brand and activism while costing millions in legal fees.
Technology
Insurance company Voya Financial Inc. is facing increased pressure from activist investor Toms Capital Investment Management to take M&A action and make changes. Toms Capital said in a letter to Voya’s board Monday that Voya should explore options, including a …
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The film is described as a psychological drama.
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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “In God We Trust,” the Season 3 finale of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Alamo Brown lives up to his name in the Season 3 finale of “Euphoria.” After fighting off enemies from all sides — from the DEA to a Nazi drug gang to traitorous employees […]
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Coach Kyle Shanahan expects rookie Kaelon Black and second-year running back Jordan James to provide versatility behind McCaffrey in 2026.
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Left-handed pitchers Carson Whisenhunt and Joe Whitman could be next in line if Buster Posey is interested in making changes to his rotation.
Technology
Salomon CEO Guillaume Meyzenq and GM of Americas Steve Doolan give FN an inside look at the brand's playbook.
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VINI News founder Vinita Duniphin says Palo Alto police impounded her RV for expired tags on June 1, 2026 after she asked for a few hours to move it, go to DMV, drive it, or arrange AAA towing. New reporting raises questions about towing costs, release barriers, disability, vehicle homes, and whether reasonable alternatives were available before a home-on-wheels was removed.
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The gathering offers a fresh look at one of America’s greatest music cities.
Technology
Gianfranco D'Attis, who most recently led the Prada brand, starts on Wednesday and reports to Kering CEO Luca de Meo.
Technology
Berkshire Hathaway is buying Alphabet’s stock at a discount as part of a newly announced equity offering.
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A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
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Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response and what it portends should a pandemic similar to or worse than covid occur.
Technology
I tried to explain OpenAI’s solution more clearly than OpenAI did.
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There are many solid Bluetooth trackers for iPhones that tap into Apple’s expansive Find My network. Some are thin, some are a bit chunkier. And, evidently, some look like tiny soccer balls. Ugreen’s FineTrack 2 glows in the dark, and it has a loud 110-decibel alarm when you need to find it. It’s just $14.99 […] Gaze into the orb. | Image: The Verge There are many solid Bluetooth trackers for iPhones that tap into Apple’s expansive Find My network. Some are thin, some are a bit chunkier. And, evidently, some look like tiny soccer balls. Ugreen’s FineTrack 2 glows in the dark, and it has a loud 110-decibel alarm when you need to find it. It’s just $14.99 at Amazon for Prime members (originally $19.99). Ugreen also sells it for $14.99 through its site. Ugreen FineTrack 2 Bluetooth tracker Where to Buy: $19.99 $14.99 at Amazon (for Prime members) $19.99 $14.99 at Ugreen Instead of off
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Beginning in August 1962, when Monroe’s death dominated the media, Warhol created more than 50 paintings of her
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Don’t expect a baby boom to save Social Security.
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Anthropic said it confidentially filed its IPO prospectus with the SEC, setting up a potentially historic share sale for investors ready to jump into AI.
Technology
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
Technology
After months of speculation about whether OpenAI or Anthropic would be first in their race to IPO, Anthropic on Monday reached a key milestone: filing to kick off the process with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing sets the stage for what's sure to be a massive IPO. As of its fundraise last […] After months of speculation about whether OpenAI or Anthropic would be first in their race to IPO, Anthropic on Monday reached a key milestone: filing to kick off the process with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing sets the stage for what's sure to be a massive IPO. As of its fundraise last week, Anthropic is being called the world's most valuable startup, with a post-money valuation of $965 billion. That tops the $852 billion post-money valuation of OpenAI, which is its biggest rival. Anthropic chose to submit its draft registration statement to the
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SpaceX is gearing up for its listing, and OpenAI is expected to soon file confidentially for its own IPO.
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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion.
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After starring in the same show for nearly a decade, Antoni Porowski — who says he “gets off” on the unknown — finds himself in a remarkable transition period in his career. In his first post-”Queer Eye” adventure, he traveled the world to Mexico City, London, Paris and New York City as part of his […]
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The festival will take place Nov. 28 and 29 in Mexico City, also featuring Grupo Frontera, Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez & others.
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The darkly comedic Christian Breslauer clip finds the supposedly dead-and-buried singer everywhere Long goes
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Read about the latest plans to upgrade California Ave. and the school district’s efforts to adjust to recent departures from its leadership ranks.
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Hilde Lynn Helphenstein had run a gallery before launching the popular account satirizing the art world.
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The FDA has missed a self-imposed deadline to ban the use of electrical shock devices in people with intellectual disabilities.
Technology
Micron stands to benefit from a favorable pricing environment, low competition — and now a new Nvidia chip, analysts say.
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With titles like 'The Madison' and 'All Her Fault,' newer streamers are hoping to replicate the Emmy playbook that helped put Netflix and Amazon Prime Video on the map.
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Think book club, but instead of chapters, it's albums. And instead of strangers, the participants are friends who just haven't met.
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The business of managing celebrity estates has changed exponentially in the 15 years since Authentic Brands Group became the caretakers of Marilyn Monroe. The emergence of a global content marketplace has greatly expanded opportunity to create TV shows, movies, documentaries, games and more for those who control the life rights of legends such as Monroe, […]
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There has been a sharp rise in so-called "nudification" technology. These AI-powered tools can generate realistic fake images and videos that depict people as undressed, often without their knowledge or consent. William Brangham reports on the growing concern over the technology and the efforts underway to rein it in.
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The FBI's top agent in Los Angeles warned that drone operators will be working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce temporary flight restrictions over the stadium that will host games for the U.S. national team and Iran and related fan events.
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Patients’ experiences encapsulate breakdowns in a healthcare system that traps patients in debt. The industry’s key players blame one another.
California
Election workers in L.A. County reported incidents of vandalism ahead of election day including burned ballots in a downtown Los Angeles ballot drop box.
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Diller said that MGM's properties, such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, can't be easily replaced by AI.
Technology
Barry Diller's People Inc. extended an offer for MGM Resorts at $48.30 per share.
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Las Vegas has suffered from uneven tourism trends as well as sports-betting competition, but analysts say there’s reason to believe things are looking up for Sin City.
Bay Area
Napa County and Berkeley animal shelters say dogs they sent to a rescue in Northern California have now been returned after the rescue has been accused of killing dogs. Records show that at least eight dogs were found buried on the property in April, some with bullet holes in their heads.
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It was the biggest opening ever for an original horror film.
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* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Now through 5 AM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
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* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Now through 5 AM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
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Berkshire Hathaway has finally cracked open its wallet. A little.
Technology
The acquisition marks one of the first major strategic deals under Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in the beginning of 2026.
Technology
Analysts say the deal between Berkshire Hathaway and Taylor Morrison signals that the housing market may have bottomed.
California
Pride Night at Angel Stadium, Marilyn Monroe at 100, Stop Making Sense and more of the best things to do this week.
Culture
Drake still dominates the top 10 of the Hot 100, but can Olivia Rodrigo’s debut entry, “The Cure,” or Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” sweep Drake from his No. 1 spot this week? Tetris Kelly: Does Olivia Rodrigo have what it takes to overcome the Drake takeover? This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for […]
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The chief operating officer at Bluesky spoke at SXSW London with journalist Amit Katwala about the value of community-led connection — and where their rivals have gone wrong.
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A song from their new album, Inferno, plays at the end of the A24 horror film
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Charli XCX has announced 'Music, Fashion, Film,' an 11-track album arriving July 24, with cover art featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese as its titular muses.
Culture
A Brooklyn man was charged today with threatening to assault and murder a U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) officer outside an ICE detention facility.
Culture
Researchers say the cemetery is particularly important because it remained in use during the transition from the Roman period to the early Christian era.
Markets
A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five people and injuring dozens, including the driver, authorities said. The crash happened at about 2:35 a.m. on southbound I-95 in Stafford …
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Court records show a bus driver accused of causing a fatal chain-reaction crash in Virginia had been cited twice for speeding in the last two years
Technology
The Trump administration disregards infectious disease playbook, CEPI offers vaccine funding, and other health news from Morning Rounds
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Chinese companies are increasingly seeking Nvidia alternatives to develop self-sufficient systems, even if their own tech remains in the early stages.
California
California regulators overhauled the state's carbon market, potentially steering billions in free pollution permits to oil companies.
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California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.
Culture
American has never had an Indigenous woman as governor. The question Haaland’s campaign poses is: What might that mean?
Bay Area
The Carnival Corporation said a social engineering attack enabled hackers to access sensitive information, such as passengers' dates of birth and passport numbers.
Culture
The collection includes phone cases, earbud pouches and more.
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Some news: The Vergecast is now a daily podcast! Starting today, we'll be posting every weekday, with even more gadgets and rankings and conversations and feelings and podcasts-within-podcasts. We're excited for all the ways this new schedule lets us tell new kinds of stories, experiment with new tech and new formats, and involve you even […] Some news: The Vergecast is now a daily podcast ! Starting today, we'll be posting every weekday, with even more gadgets and rankings and conversations and feelings and podcasts-within-podcasts. We're excited for all the ways this new schedule lets us tell new kinds of stories, experiment with new tech and new formats, and involve you even more in the show. (The other immediate change to know about: We'll be publishing the show in the afternoons going forward, so we can include the day's biggest news in our 90 Seconds on The Verge segment. The
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Kin Coedel collaborated with Meti and Hijra women in Nepal in the creation of Between Reverence and Refusal, giving them recognition and exposing the paradox of a culture that venerates femininity in myth but doesn’t acknowledge those who embody it in everyday life.
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The singer. one of the inaugural honorees of the Elton John Impact Awards, also spoke with John about why it's important to spread positivity and how to support the LGBTQ+ community.
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With a cover featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese
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The album cover features a photo of Martin Scorsese, Marc Jacobs, and the Velvet Underground’s John Cale
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In a warehouse on Chicago's Southwest Side, old bicycles are getting a second chance and so are the people who ride them.
Technology
China’s manufacturing activity expanded faster than expected in May, according to a private survey released Monday, although growth slowed from April.
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Liu is accused of accepting nearly $700,000 in bribes and embezzling about $45,000.
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Peters served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentence.
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A new poll sheds light on where voters get their information
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Primm was a once-bustling gambling pit stop. Now, a Las Vegas-based company wants to step in and revamp it. The family who owns the land says, however, they're weighing their options.
Technology
Computex 2026 is kicking off in Taipei, Taiwan this week, where Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, and other tech brands are announcing new laptops, handhelds, chips, and more.  Nvidia unveiled RTX Spark, its first family of consumer PC chips, arriving in laptops and mini PCs starting this fall. Intel is launching two new custom chips made […] Computex 2026 is kicking off in Taipei, Taiwan this week, where Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, and other tech brands are announcing new laptops, handhelds, chips, and more. Nvidia unveiled RTX Spark , its first family of consumer PC chips, arriving in laptops and mini PCs starting this fall. Intel is launching two new custom chips made for handheld gaming devices, the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme , which will power the upcoming Acer Predator Atlas 8. Qualcomm is taking aim at the MacBook Neo with its new entry-level Snapdragon C platform .
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Corpus Christi City Council is set to discuss Tuesday whether to revive a controversial and ambitious endeavor to build a desalination plant to convert seawater into drinkable water — a project the council rejected nine months ago over high costs …
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Actress Dakota Johnson is selling her West Hollywood home that she has lived in for the last 10 years—having purchased it with the money she made from starring in “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
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Firefighters responding to reports of a gas leak at a Dallas apartment complex had already arrived and were preparing to evacuate residents when the building exploded in a massive fireball, killing three people and injuring several more, the city’s fire …
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50,000 people evacuated. A chemical not covered by the state's toughest safety rules. How did this happen?
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Genesco is kicking off footwear market week in New York by looking forward.
Technology
Anyone who has downloaded affected Red Hat packages should investigate immediately.
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Irmer and the museum at large are accused of misusing funds intended for the education program.
Culture
After two years of dating, the couple tied the knot in one of London's most historic locations.
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The singer wore Schiaparelli for her civil wedding ceremony to Callum Turner, undoubtedly sparking a new bridal trend.
Culture
The musician Dua Lipa wore Schiaparelli for her intimate wedding today to Callum Turner at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall.
Culture
Naïma Menxhiqi steps into the role June 1, with a Paris office expected to open in the coming months.
Markets
The European Commission may propose leaving the G7 price cap on Russian crude unchanged at its July review, in an effort to curb Moscow’s windfall from the Iran war and the ensuing oil price shock, EU diplomats said on Monday. …
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$1 from each purchase from the collection will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Technology
The Michelin-starred chef has designed a botanical-inspired menu for the outdoor Le Café Dior and his Monsieur Dior summer pop-up restaurant.
Technology
The model and entrepreneur fronts a new campaign for Anua’s PDRN Collagen Glow Facial Serum Spray.
Technology
The Spanish brand turns 180 this year, and is marking the milestone with a capsule collection and new images by Talia Chetrit.
Bay Area
East Palo Alto has secured $2.6 million in federal funding for two projects aimed at improving public safety, infrastructure, and flood resilience, city officials announced Tuesday.
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Also in today’s Power Play: Join a post-election debriefing with your two favorite journalists named Joe.
Technology
Hunt stars in the new Mindy Kaling-created show "Not Suitable For Work," which premieres Tuesday.
Culture
Enforcement of on street and off-street parking time limits downtown starts July 1 Image The City of Hayward will begin enforcing parking time limits on streets and in City parking lots and garages in the downtown area starting July 1. While parking is free on City streets and in City lots and garages, please observe time limits where posted—and keep in mind that overnight parking is prohibited in City lots and garages. The enforcement is beginning on July 1 to provide adequate conveniently located parking for customers patronizing local businesses and for people visiting downtown Hayward. As a next phase, the City plans to introduce a parking permit program to meet the longer-term parking needs of people who live and work in downtown. Citations for violations of parking time limits on streets and in City parking lots and garages carry a $79 fine for non-commercial vehicles and a $129.50
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As the 2026 hurricane season blows in today and a state-funded wind-mitigation program remains as popular as ever, a Florida entrepreneur named John Smith wants a word. The My Safe Florida Home program, providing matching grants for window and door …
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The film is set to open in Australia and New Zealand on June 18.
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She often wears pieces by the American designer.
Bay Area
The family of 16-year-old high school student Maurice Williams filed a legal claim against the Solano County city after a viral video showed an officer repeatedly striking him in the head.
California
After a fatal shooting near Universal Studios Hollywood, the gunman fled the scene in an unknown direction, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
California
A 37-year-old father of two died from extreme heat after climbing into a police patrol vehicle outside the Azusa Police Department, according to authorities.
Technology
Jerome Powell said White House pressure on the Fed will damage public trust in the U.S. central bank.
California
Author Allie Rowbottom joins the Valley arts canon with 'Lovers XXX,' a thrilling new examination of the 1980s adult film industry.
Technology
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing Altman of leading a company that prioritized profits over protecting its users’ safety. In the 83-page complaint filed in Florida circuit court, the state claimed OpenAI’s rise was backed by “a web of deceit and the exploitation of users (including Floridians), leveraging […]
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The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
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The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks
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Altman has an "utter disregard" for human lives, Florida AG says.
Culture
Jermaine Sturgis, 41, a former lieutenant at Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) in Westover, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, Maryland to 33 months in prison and one year of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to obstruct an investigation into the assault of an inmate.
Technology
The group was established in 2023 and consists of members who are passionate about fashion and giving back.
Technology
From CFD and FEA to digital twins, carmaking now involves a lot of virtualization.
Culture
Hov returned to the stage on Saturday night (May 30) in Philly.
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AN EAST SAN JOSE YOUTH CENTER that burned to the ground last year has only made the community more determined to raise it from the ashes. The Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees on Thursday voted 4-1 to enter an exclusive negotiating agreement with SOMOS Mayfair and the School of Arts and Culture, which represent […] The post From ashes to action: MACSA youth center destroyed in E. San Jose fire could rise again appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Google's new "24/7" AI agent, Gemini Spark, can be shockingly good at doing things on your behalf. But I'm not sure it's worth the financial cost and potential privacy tradeoffs. The company gave me access to Spark last week. Google advertises Spark as an AI agent that can take on tasks and work on them […] Google's new "24/7" AI agent, Gemini Spark, can be shockingly good at doing things on your behalf. But I'm not sure it's worth the financial cost and potential privacy tradeoffs. The company gave me access to Spark last week. Google advertises Spark as an AI agent that can take on tasks and work on them in the background - even tasks that have multiple steps - allowing you to put your phone down or walk away from your computer. It also advertises at the very top of the Spark website that it's "always under your direction," that "you choose to turn it on," and that "it's designed
Bay Area
Bay Area civil rights hero Clarence B. Jones died last month at 95 in an assisted living facility in Cupertino. Most coverage rightly focused on how he helped draft Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. But reducing Jones to that single moment misses what his life represented. Yes, he was a witness... The post Genzel: We must take action to honor local hero Clarence B. Jones appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
U.S. and global oil prices were surging Monday after Iran reportedly suspended talks with the U.S. and closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
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Governor Newsom issues legislative update 6.1.26
Bay Area
The Grammy Museum is celebrating songwriters with a new exhibit called, Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters and Recordings.
Bay Area
A bride is mourning her husband just hours after they exchanged vows. The couple were headed to their honeymoon when their helicopter crashed.
Technology
HPE's blowout second-quarter earnings report was highlighted by a strong Cloud & AI segment that showed soaring server revenue.
Technology
Pricey Instagram handles were stolen and resold before Meta patched the exploit.
Technology
With a crop of summer launches and big growth goals, Rhode is putting more strength behind global expansion.
Technology
The expansion is part of a larger drop, featuring new limited-edition shades of the Peptide Lip Tint, a Bronze Peptide Lip Shape, a Highlight Milk and more.
Technology
The intersection of technology and culture may be the main focus of SXSW London, but that’s not to say there isn’t room for a splash of old fashioned period rom-com in the lineup. On the first day of the Austin spinoff’s second edition in London, “Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day” served as the opening night […]
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With five seasons aired and two more in the can, the Oscar winner has hit his stride as dissolute spymaster Jackson Lamb. 'Murderous' diet notwithstanding.
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And a teaser trailer.
Bay Area
The team behind Mountain View’s Sushi Jin debuted a new sushi restaurant in downtown Los Altos May 22.
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The team behind Mountain View’s Sushi Jin debuted a new sushi restaurant in downtown Los Altos May 22.
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The team behind Mountain View’s Sushi Jin debuted a new sushi restaurant in downtown Los Altos May 22.
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The team behind Mountain View’s Sushi Jin debuted a new sushi restaurant in downtown Los Altos May 22.
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Update: This story has been updated following a statement from the U.K. Home Office. The U.K. home secretary Shabana Mahmood has barred controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and his uncle, broadcaster Cenk Uygur, from entering the U.K. The move means they will be unable to attend SXSW London, where they were scheduled to be speaking. […]
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Just hours after a wedding in north Georgia, a helicopter carrying the newlyweds crashed in Dawson County late Friday night, killing the pilot and the groom while injuring the bride, news sites reported. The groom, 25-year-old Dave Fiji, of Snellville, …
Culture
Take advantage of these streaming services, so you don't have to splurge on a cable package — watch online for free.
California
The Trump administration downplayed the decline in homelessness, contending far more people are on the streets today than a decade ago.
California
The Duffer brothers, actor Jamie Campbell Bower and more from the 'Stranger Things' creative team talk about turning the series' archvillain into a multifaceted figure.
Technology
Jason Momoa can’t turn on his Zoom camera. The superstar actor is not tech illiterate; he’s just on the set of “A Minecraft Movie Squared,” the highly anticipated sequel to 2025’s family blockbuster — and, as he puts it, looks “absolutely ridiculous.” “You just have to trust me, I look pretty silly,” Momoa says, laughing […]
Technology
Among the first people to arrive on set at “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are RuPaul and her makeup artist, David Petruschin, better known as “Raven.” During the show’s FYC event, which included a set visit to the location where “Drag Race” films, Petruschin explained what it takes to transform RuPaul. He said, “We spend about six […]
Culture
Do I owe anyone an explanation about how or why I got on GLP-1s?
California
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tied the knot over the weekend in London. They were seen hand-in-hand leaving the historic Old Marylebone Town Hall in Westminster.
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Children born after 2013 are the first generation to grow up fully immersed in digital systems, which weren’t designed with them in mind. One‑third of the world’s Internet users are younger than 18, according to UNICEF , yet these systems shaping their daily lives were built for adults. They were optimized for engagement and designed long before people understood how profoundly digital environments influence children. For engineers and technical professionals, online safety is not an abstract policy debate. It is a design challenge that demands rigor, systems thinking, and ethical foresight. Governments around the world are also beginning to recognize the problem. Policymakers from across Australia, Brazil, the European Union, Indonesia, and the United States are responding to risks engineers have long understood: Addictive features, inappropriate content, opaque data practices, and algo
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Admiral Theatre, Inc., an exotic dance club providing adult entertainment services, will pay $200,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit for sex and race discrimination and retaliation filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal …
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Mindy Kaling's latest comedy series features an ensemble cast of 20-somethings in New York, centering on roommates Abby (Avantika) and AJ (Ella Hunt) as they navigate love and work.
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A top Indian trade official said the country is getting closer to finalizing an interim trade deal with the United States, with three days of discussions between the countries to begin on Tuesday.
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The showrunner discusses raising the stakes for Rue, leaning into comedy and adopting a more cinematic style to explore the “Wild West of adulthood.”
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AI insurance platform Corgi said on May 28 it raised $106 million in a funding round led by investment firm TCV that valued it at $2.6 billion. The funding round underscores strong investor appetite for startups using artificial intelligence to …
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Nvidia’s new PC CPU changes the competitive landscape, an analyst says, but the company still has a ways to go before it gains serious traction.
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Crescent Island is an air-cooled chip that uses LPDDR5 memory.
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Investors’ aggressive buying of bullish call options has become yet another indication of just how frothy the U.S. equity market is becoming.
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The measure has become the latest signal of a growing anti-big tech and anti-billionaire narrative emerging nationwide.
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Israel expanded its ground assault in Lebanon with its broadest incursion into the country in a quarter-century as Hezbollah — Iran’s most powerful regional ally — stepped up attacks on Israel’s north. According to the Israeli military, Hezbollah fired more …
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No front-runner: Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV's Spencer Pratt are locked in a three-way battle for the two top slots on Tuesday.
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The rare commercial humanoid deployment will target repetitive sorting and packing work at a Reno facility that saw a $40 million upgrade in 2024.
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Japanese bond yields have reached the highest levels in 40 years. The budget and a 'red flag' from Prime Minister Takaichi have made markets nervous.
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Ahead of his Yankee Stadium shows, we're looking back on Jay-Z's classic debut album.
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Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston
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The award also honored residents of Minnesota's Twin Cities for their actions during a federal immigration crackdown that led to thousands of arrests and two deaths.
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Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping down from his post earlier this month.
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At the Beverly Hills ceremony, the late-night host mocked and also thanked Donald Trump for "inspiring us to fight for our freedom of speech."
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“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was among the 34 winners chosen by the Peabody Awards jury to win this year’s prizes, and Kimmel joked that he “never felt dumber” being awarded along side documentaries and news programs that “exposed the horrors of ice, prison abuse and a teacher who took on Putin.” But the audience at Sunday night’s ceremony […]
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Jimmy Kimmel, "Andor," "Dying for Sex," ABC News and more Walt Disney Company programs were recognized for their impactful work at Peabody Awards!
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The HBO host commissioned a poster from a Ghanaian artist that will be displayed on a Sunset Boulevard billboard in Los Angeles for one night between 2 and 6 a.m.
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Like his fellow HBO host Bill Maher, John Oliver dedicated the opening portion of his hit show “Last Week Tonight” with a takedown of President Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series celebrating America’s 250th birthday that initially boasted a lineup of not-so-relevant acts like Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory and Milli Vanilli. “It is a stacked […]
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The producer will headline Lollapalooza later this summer.
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Join us for National Ocean Month Celebrate the ocean and its resources that inspire, nourish and benefit local economies The island of Nihoa in Hawaii's Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as seen from aboard a Polynesian canoe. Photo: Office of Hawaiian Affairs. (Image credit: Brad Kaʻaleleo Wong/OHA.org) Download Image June 1, 2026 Ocean & Coasts National Ocean Month ocean facts World Ocean Day 0 Off
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Democratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."
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Talking to Elton John for the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards, the 'Wicked' star shares his journey from realizing he was gay to becoming aware of the possible impact on his acting career.
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Variety has announced the presenters for the inaugural Power of Women London taking place on June 3. The event, in partnership with A+E Global Media’s Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each be featured on five different Variety covers of the accompanying issue. “Saturday Night Live UK” cast member and “Weekend Update” […]
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A Utah judge is set to decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
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Here are obscure but very important L.A. County races in the 2026 election. What you need to know about Superior Court judges, the County Sheriff race and healthcare tax measure.
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The Australian artist will play shows across North America this fall, then head to Europe and the UK in February of next year
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The special concert event in New York City, which will also be livestreamed, supports standing "in unity against the authoritarian shifts threatening our democracy today."
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Julia Roberts, Lily Gladstone, Wilson Cruz and Peppermint will participate in next month’s “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment,” organized by the Jane Fonda-led Committee for the First Amendment. The quartet joins an all-star lineup that already boasts performances and special appearances by Fonda, Bette Midler, Patti Smith, Joy Reid, Rufus […]
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The Centre Pompidou-Metz has lost its banana.
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana upheld the Forest Service’s Mud Creek Project in the Bitterroot National Forest in southwest Montana. Continuing over the course of several years, the project will reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire affecting nearby communities through prescribed burns and other noncommercial fuel reduction treatments and by providing up to 13,700 acres of commercial timber harvest. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Ravalli County, Montana, joined the federal government in the case to defend the project.
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The Warriors, along with the Cavs, the Knicks, and maybe a few other teams, would probably be on LeBron James’ short list of potential destinations.
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'The Lowdown' star discusses playing private investigator Marty Brunner, his chemistry with Ethan Hawke and the improvised finale scene that became a season standout.
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She also shared “Point Blank,” her latest New Avatar single
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The former ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ social media strategist is bringing her two decades of digital platforms expertise to the major agency.
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Reporters and the public will be allowed to attend a key upcoming hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, after a Utah judge on Monday denied a defense request to restrict access.
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The album is dedicated to Moore's mentor, songwriter-producer Brett James, who died in September.
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Kuwait says its air defenses have opened fire to intercept drones and missiles
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The French luxury group will take part in a takeover of the Avenue des Champs-Elysées on June 14.
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The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will begin construction June 1 on a levee improvement project designed to strengthen flood protection around the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District wastewater treatment plant in Martinez, according to county officials.  The project, scheduled to continue through Dec. 31, will raise the western levee along […] The post Levee improvement project near Martinez treatment plant begins June 1 appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Local residents who have died recently include Alan Douglass Fitch, Robert Leon, Lawrence Wreden Liston, Dorothy “Dot” Margaret Mary Lloyd, Elinor “Lolly” Osborne and Clare Frischmuth Smith.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in the spring, nearly 30 people — mostly women — gathered in a circle at the base of the steps leading to the Los Angeles Federal Building, where immigration court and services are held. They call themselves the […]
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An interfaith group known as the "godmothers of the disappeared" meets weekly at the federal courthouse in Los Angeles to remember and advocate for the people detained by immigration authorities over the last year.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in the spring, nearly 30 people — mostly women — gathered in a circle at the base of the steps leading to the Los Angeles Federal Building, where immigration court and services are held. They call themselves the […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in the spring, nearly 30 people — mostly women — gathered in a circle at the base of the steps leading to the Los Angeles Federal Building, where immigration court and services are held. They call themselves the […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in the spring, nearly 30 people — mostly women — gathered in a circle at the base of the steps leading to the Los Angeles Federal Building, where immigration court and services are held. They call themselves the […]
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Starz has tapped longtime Disney exec Jim Kapenstein to serve as the company’s new chief legal and strategy officer. Kapenstein will join Starz next week and report to president/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch, who announced the news on Monday. According to the company, Kapenstein “will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction of business and legal affairs […]
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The mayor avoided the layoffs unions feared, thanks to a surprise surplus and a hiring freeze. A $1B deficit by 2029 may not be so kind.
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She claims he caused Live Nation to breach the contract, in which she was owed $2,805,000
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The "Paper Planes" rapper says she was legally allowed to speak her mind, but that Cudi fired her anyway to "generate publicity" for a struggling tour.
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run accident in the unincorporated community of Ladera, near Portola Valley. (California Highway Patrol via Bay City News) A hit-and-run driver struck three bicyclists in Ladera on May 28, before she and her passengers fled the scene abandoned a BMW car and fled on foot, according to California […]
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run accident in the unincorporated community of Ladera, near Portola Valley. (California Highway Patrol via Bay City News) A hit-and-run driver struck three bicyclists in Ladera on May 28, before she and her passengers fled the scene abandoned a BMW car and fled on foot, according to California […]
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Malaysia has begun enforcing its ban on children under 16 having social media accounts
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A North Dakota man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for his role in a kidnapping for ransom resulting in the beating of the victim, holding him at gunpoint, and transporting him across states lines to Minnesota to collect an unpaid drug debt.
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There’s doubt massive tankers, once the backbone of global crude flows, will be returning in quite the same numbers to the Middle East.
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The authors of "The Marilyn Monroe Century" discuss the legacy of Bruno Bernard, the photographer who discovered Norma Jeane Dougherty and helped turn her into Marilyn Monroe.
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What is it — even still — about Marilyn Monroe? A century after her birth, the woman born Norma Jeane still has American culture hanging on her every breathy vocalization. Monroe remains the ultimate standard-bearer of Hollywood glamour — a woman who died (in 1962, at the tragically premature age of 36) before the sexual […]
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Here’s a Marilyn gallery we hope is of value to everyone — to those young enough not to have seen these films before (in which case we envy you!), or to those who’ve seen every one of them, since they’re all movies you can watch again and again. A crucial question: Are Marilyn’s five greatest roles […]
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Navium Marine, the marine-focused specialty MGA operating through The Fidelis Partnership’s (TFP’s) Pine Walk platform, announced it has partnered with the supply chain platform Overhaul, to launch a first-of-its-kind insurance solution built on real-time visibility of AI infrastructure cargo. The …
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The announcement arrives alongside a newly released collaboration with Tom Waits, "Boots on the Ground."
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The reality TV star had battled addiction, unexpectedly left the show in 2019 and was found dead in the Okanogan River in Washington State.
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McDonald's new growth plan comes as inflation and high gas prices mean restaurants are competing for a smaller pool of customers.
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Skip Mallorca and head for the wild, rugged island of Menorca, where a growing wine scene is reason enough for a visit.
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The creative director and CEO spoke to Nicole Phelps at the Vogue Business Global Summit in Chantilly about “new luxury”, the role of the archives, and who the Marni man and woman are today.
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Jim Shepherd, who had been Snap's senior director of content partnerships, will help the Instagram and Facebook owner court celebrities and creators for its wearable products.
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Meta's AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a video shared on Telegram, a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta's chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else's profile and then reset the password. The issue, which Meta says has […] Meta's AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media . In a video shared on Telegram , a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta's chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else's profile and then reset the password. The issue, which Meta says has since been patched, cropped up around the same time Barack Obama's White House account on Instagram was hacked. On Sunday, users noticed that the @obamawhitehouse account began posting images containing Iranian propaganda. Hackers a
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Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sat in silence at the Hay Festival after Meta obtained a legal order barring her from promoting her memoir.
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Amid continued buzz for the Michael biopic, the late King of Pop is the first artist to have debuted new entries on the Hot 100 in each decade since the ‘70s.
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The interview arrives ahead of the band's 25th studio album Foreign Tongues , due July 10 via Polydor/Universal Music
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The musician confirmed a tour won't happen in 2026, but will be "as soon as possible"
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Coding tools are becoming an increasingly big target for Google and Microsoft as they try to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI.
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Microsoft is heading to San Francisco this week in a bid to win back developers at its Build conference. I've been attending Build since the days when Microsoft called it the Professional Developers Conference, and I can't remember a more pivotal moment. As Microsoft continues to reshuffle its entire business around AI, it's moving Build […] Microsoft is heading to San Francisco this week in a bid to win back developers at its Build conference. I've been attending Build since the days when Microsoft called it the Professional Developers Conference, and I can't remember a more pivotal moment. As Microsoft continues to reshuffle its entire business around AI, it's moving Build into a smaller, more intimate venue. Trust in Windows and GitHub is at an all-time low, and this is Microsoft's chance to reconnect with developers and outline the future. Sources tell me that we'll hear about
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It's Microsoft's least-weird attempt at a high-end mobile workstation.
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Software stocks are shaking off AI jitters as Microsoft shares break above their 200-day moving average.
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Ever wonder what a top model wears? Jacqui Hooper shares what's in her closet—from cheeky graphic tees to Chloé Paddington bags.
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Amid a raging Ebola outbreak, officials "urgently accelerate development" of vaccines.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When a candidate invests their personal fortune in running for public office, does it represent a rich person trying to buy a seat or does it grant them independence from powerful special interests? Voters will decide on Tuesday in an election that has […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When a candidate invests their personal fortune in running for public office, does it represent a rich person trying to buy a seat or does it grant them independence from powerful special interests? Voters will decide on Tuesday in an election that has […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When a candidate invests their personal fortune in running for public office, does it represent a rich person trying to buy a seat or does it grant them independence from powerful special interests? Voters will decide on Tuesday in an election that has […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When a candidate invests their personal fortune in running for public office, does it represent a rich person trying to buy a seat or does it grant them independence from powerful special interests? Voters will decide on Tuesday in an election that has […]
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All eyes are on one billionaire’s spending for governor. A CalMatters analysis shows the story may lie in the millions spent by down-ballot candidates.
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A new survey estimates 8 million young people use AI chatbots for help when stressed, angry or sad, an increase from 2024.
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For years, Mountain View has been making progress in combating greenhouse gas emissions with a goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2045. But that target is shaping up to be more challenging than anticipated, as shifting political winds have altered federal and state policies that the city once counted on to help reach its decarbonization goals. “The last time the... The post Mountain View grapples with carbon neutrality goal as support wanes appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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Taking a cue from neighboring jurisdictions, Mountain View is considering adopting a policy that would ban federal immigration authorities from using city property.
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Taking a cue from neighboring jurisdictions, Mountain View is considering adopting a policy that would ban federal immigration authorities from using city property.
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Cinema that highlights the darker and grimmer aspects of human nature and the human condition, from Hollywood noir to arthouse miserabilism, is the focus of upcoming series boasting killer lineups. “Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair,” a global series organized by American Cinematheque, is coming to the Roxie Theater in San Francisco on Friday with a seven-day […] The post Movies: Dark delights, French film noir, ‘Time and Water’ appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Starting on or around June 10, the bridge will be closed in both directions The post Murray Street Bridge to close for summer appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
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Fresh off his tour stop in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lestat de Lioncourt opens up—reluctantly—about music, fame, and fandom
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After choosing NBC over MS NOW, Steve Kornacki is livestreaming his appearances with the big board on significant election nights.
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He's breaking with a decades-long political custom.
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National Ocean Month Celebrate the wonder and importance of our ocean! Monitor National Marine Sanctuary tugboat. (Image credit: NOAA Sanctuaries/Bruce Sudweeks) Download Image June 1, 2026 Did you know that June is National Ocean Month? As America’s leader in coastal and ocean science, technology, and management, we’re celebrating the ocean and its countless resources that inspire us, nourish us, and benefit our local economies. Education Office of Education 0 Off
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Nearly 180 affordable apartments have opened in North Fair Oaks less than two years after an eight-alarm fire destroyed the Middlefield Junction construction site, county officials announced on Friday.
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Nearly 180 affordable apartments have opened in North Fair Oaks less than two years after an eight-alarm fire destroyed the Middlefield Junction construction site, county officials announced on Friday.
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Nearly 180 affordable apartments have opened in North Fair Oaks less than two years after an eight-alarm fire destroyed the Middlefield Junction construction site, county officials announced. County officials, housing advocates, and the developer joined residents last month to celebrate the completion of the housing complex, which aims to help families remain in one of […] The post Nearly 180 affordable homes open at Middlefield Junction after devastating fire appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The 2nd Congressional District now includes parts of Northern California that have long voted Republican.
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The state of New Hampshire is getting tougher with drivers using smartphones or other electronic devices while driving. Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed into law a measure that hikes the financial penalties and adds license suspension for repeat offenses involving …
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The pressure is ratcheting up in the 7th Congressional District as Democrats are hoping to unseat Kean in their bid to regain control of Congress.
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A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months
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Even Danish researchers think it's bizarre.
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The Emerson College poll found former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is leading the field with 28% support. Steyer followed with 22%, while Hilton was close behind at 21%. The results differ from a closely watched Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll released Friday. That survey showed Becerra leading with 25%, Hilton in second at 21% and Steyer at 19%.
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New rules proposed by the U.S. Postal Service would make states give data on voters who receive mail-in ballots for federal elections. This after President Trump tightened mail-in voting rules with a stated goal of making more secure elections. But a new report says election security threats are more likely something else. Arron Rose of Check Point Software Technologies joins Liz Lander for more.
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“60 Minutes” is on the clock — in more ways than its new leader might realize. When Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, named Nick Bilton last week to lead the venerable newsmagazine into its 59th season, she did so at a critical moment. Bilton, a technology reporter who made a move into screenwriting […]
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The mayor of Newark has imposed a curfew around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protesters and police
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In our new wrap Monday, police in New Jersey arrested more protestors for breaking a curfew around an ICE detention facility, election denier Tina Peters was released from prison, Colombia's presidential election is set for a runoff, protesters in Kenya demonstrated against plans by the U.S. government to set up an Ebola quarantine facility and Serena Williams is returning to the tennis court.
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The Irish singer-songwriter stopped by our kitchen to cook spaghetti and share the story behind his new album.
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The men's brand has opened a community-focused space, complete with a skate bowl, kitchen, courtyard and cultural programming.
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A new tenant protection ordinance aimed at reducing displacement and strengthening housing stability for renters has taken effect in Novato, city officials announced Friday. Approved by the Novato City Council on April 28, the ordinance expands protections for tenants who are forced to leave their homes through no fault of their own, including cases involving […] The post Novato tenant protection ordinance takes effect, expanding renter safeguards appeared first on Local News Matters .
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY VOTERS will decide several local races in the June 2 primary, including two contested seats on the Board of Supervisors and a countywide challenge for assessor-recorder-county clerk. In District 2, incumbent Supervisor Paul Canepa faces challenger Lauren Cardinalli. In District 4, Supervisor Steve Ding is being challenged by Travis Castle. Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk […] The post November won’t matter for some races that San Joaquin County voters will settle Tuesday appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Nvidia's new chips will power laptop workstations and mini desktop PCs at first.
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This fall, Nvidia will officially become a consumer PC chipmaker like Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm, putting a complete computing chip - not just graphics - into the very heart of laptops and mini-PCs. After many months of leaks, it's finally announcing the RTX Spark, the first in a family of chips that will meet […] This fall, Nvidia will officially become a consumer PC chipmaker like Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm, putting a complete computing chip - not just graphics - into the very heart of laptops and mini-PCs. After many months of leaks , it's finally announcing the RTX Spark, the first in a family of chips that will meet or beat the most powerful thin-and-light Windows machines ever, it claims. "This is the most efficient PC chip ever built," says Nvidia senior director of product management Mark Aevermann - without sharing so much as a single statistic or chart to back t
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a long-awaited Arm-based PC chip, breaking into PCs for the first time on new laptops by Dell, Microsoft, HP, ASUS and others.
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Nvidia unveiled new powerful chips that would bring advanced AI functions to laptops and desktop computers, with PC models from brands including Microsoft and Dell.
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Runway follows U.S. AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI in announcing big London growth plans.
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Local residents who have died recently include Alan Douglass Fitch, Robert Leon, Lawrence Wreden Liston, Dorothy “Dot” Margaret Mary Lloyd, Elinor “Lolly” Osborne and Clare Frischmuth Smith.
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Here are the official rules for all current ABC7 sweepstakes and promotions.
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Authorities recovered an adult-sized humerus from the site.
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U.S. stock-index futures rose slightly on Sunday, as Wall Street looks to stretch the market’s record-setting rally into June.
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Costume designer Hachy Mendez-Smith explains how the scholastic mockumentary balanced 'authentic' with 'comedic' in a hilarious shout-out to Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.'
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI for putting children at risk, and said other states will likely also launch legal actions.
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Dylan Mulvaney, Alex Newell, Julianne Hough and more will also be part of the tribute.
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President Trump once said he would be involved in the Warner Bros. sale but Paramount lawyer Makan Delrahim said the company has "no deals" with the president
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If you’re planning to travel this summer, both a Bluetooth tracker and a personal safety device can come in handy, especially if you’ll be exploring on your own. The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen. […] If you’re planning to travel this summer, both a Bluetooth tracker and a personal safety device can come in handy, especially if you’ll be exploring on your own. The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon , which is the best price we’ve seen. Amazon is also throwing in a fourth Halo for free when you buy three as a part of a limited time promotion . Pebblebee Halo Where to Buy: $59.99 $49.99 at Amazon Whether you’re touring a new city or heading back to your h
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A Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday.
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This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurers Beazley and Santam. A summary of these new hires follows here. Beazley Names Wunderlich Head of Alternative Risk Transfer in New Bermuda Office Beazley, the leading specialty insurer, announced …
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Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group announced the appointment of Felix Gallagher, PharmD, as Chair of its Board of Directors. Gallagher succeeds Sue Sutter, who has served as Board Chair since 2024 and concludes 21 years of service on the Board. Gallagher …
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The songwriter continues her run of pop-up performances on June 4
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A writer returns home to a city with weirdness to share.
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A 30-piece run of ultra-thin Altiplano Ultimate Automatic in the platform’s signature blue drops on Monday, priced at 45,000 euros.
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Voters in the city of Pinole will decide Tuesday whether the city should change the way it selects its mayor by directly electing the position to a term of either two or four years.  Currently, the five city councilmembers select the mayor through a majority vote, and that councilmember serves in the position for one […] The post Pinole voters to decide whether mayor should be directly elected for longer terms appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Iceage, Bassvictim, and Charlotte Adigery & Bolis Pupul are among the headliners, while Pitchfork London has revealed its 2026 dates
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From Woody's new bald spot, to Buzz's new high-tech design, here's how Pixar is updating their toys for "Toy Story 5"! Watch the film in theaters June 19.
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The beloved character actor says that his interest in hosting a food-centric program accelerated, ironically, when he couldn't eat at all due to treatment for oral cancer: "It was a really scary time. I lost 30 pounds. I could barely walk. You're on morphine for a while because the pain in your mouth is so excrutiating. It was horrible."
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign a check for $39,200 last Friday, just days before voters decide which two candidates move on to the general election in November. Meanwhile, the company’s marketplace gives Becerra a 74% chance of […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign a check for $39,200 last Friday, just days before voters decide which two candidates move on to the general election in November. Meanwhile, the company’s marketplace gives Becerra a 74% chance of […]
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The company gave Becerra’s campaign $39,200 just days before the primary while giving the former attorney general a three-in-four chance of winning the office.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign a check for $39,200 last Friday, just days before voters decide which two candidates move on to the general election in November. Meanwhile, the company’s marketplace gives Becerra a 74% chance of […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Online prediction marketplace company Kalshi cut gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra’s campaign a check for $39,200 last Friday, just days before voters decide which two candidates move on to the general election in November. Meanwhile, the company’s marketplace gives Becerra a 74% chance of […]
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De la Espriella, whose rise reflects a shift in Latin America towards leaders favoring heavy-handed crime policies, is expected to gain more support in the June 21 runoff.
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A medical breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer is showing promising results after decades of research. The experimental drug, taken once a day, extends patients' lives by slowing the progression of one of the deadliest cancers. Dr. Rachna Shroff, associate director of clinical investigations at the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins Stephanie Sy for more.
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Critics say the decision to give Mandelson the key diplomatic job shows poor judgment by Starmer, who is under pressure to resign.
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But the hardware refresh is tethered to a bundle with pricey AR glasses.
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Francheska Pujols sued Rainbow on May 22, then dropped the case a week after.
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Jake Dexter has joined Range Sports in the role of vice president of sports content, Variety has learned. Dexter joins Range Sports — a division of Range Media Partners — from Paradigm, where he was a founding member of the Paradigm Sports Group. “Range Sports is a full-service talent representation firm and in parallel with […]
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The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that blocked their way out.
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The retail industry saw strong first-quarter sales and profits, but high tax refunds and buy now, pay later helped mask underlying consumer weakness.
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The house was designed in 1962.
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The key to the lowkey look, as Rihanna knows, is copious accessorizing. After all, even the humble errands outfit deserves a touch of glamour.
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The singer is endorsing them as the 2026 summer shoe.
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The Los Angeles native details his ICEMAN placements and love for The Sopranos , plus what it's like in the studio with Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey.
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Ronald LaPread, bassist on Commodores songs like 'Easy,' 'Three Times a Lady' and 'Brick House,' has died. He was 75.
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Hail volatility and aging roofs are driving higher residential replacement severity, a new study by data analytics and technology provider Verisk finds. Roof losses didn’t slow despite a 20 percent decline in overall claims volume in 2025. Data showed that …
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Vice President Vance has seen his odds slip since the start of the year, as the secretary of State's chances have been buoyed by international conflicts.
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to formally kill rules it’s now calling a “dramatic overreach” of its own authority that would have required public companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks to their operations. The 2024 …
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A summer reading challenge from the San Francisco Public Library will return this year with a slate of events and activities starting Monday. The Library’s SummerMobile will also return to make trips at four locations around the city throughout the summer starting June 8. The Summer Stride Challenge encourages participants to finish 20 hours of […] The post SF Public Library launches Summer Stride challenge with reading, events across city appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Surveillance video captured the moment a sedan veered off the roadway and slammed into the front of Café Mystique in San Francisco, after first plowing through a streetside parklet belonging to Castro Indian Restaurant and Bar.
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman have announced resources and reforms to strengthen historic preservation and celebrate the unique legacy of San Francisco’s neighborhoods. The plan includes funding to survey historic properties and legislation to speed up the landmark designation process, according to city officials.  Additionally, the package includes […] The post SF preservation plan could designate 2,500 historic landmarks over 5 years appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Supervisor Alan Wong has introduced a legislation that would strengthen enforcement against the illegal discharge of fireworks in San Francisco. The legislation would increase local penalties and give law enforcement officers the authority to issue citations, authorities said.  Under the legislation, a first offense would be treated as an infraction carrying a fine of $125 […] The post SF supervisor proposes ‘practical’ approach to cracking down on illegal fireworks appeared first on Local News Matters .
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An officer was rushed to the hospital on Sunday after a shooting in San Francisco.
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Here is some of what you may have missed from the world's largest cancer research meeting.
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At the world's largest cancer research meeting, new data were plentiful. But this year, there was also a focus on grief.
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With no licensed vaccines available to protect against the Ebola virus currently spreading in the Congo, efforts are underway to fast-track development of at least three vaccines.
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Older adults on Medicare can get Wegovy and Zepbound for $50 a month, starting in July. But the agency still is not sharing how much this will cost taxpayers.
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States are racing to implement the new requirements by the start of next year.
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Castmembers Haley Bennett, Jack Whitehall and Sally Phillips, sans co-stars Jennifer Saunders and Lily Allen, caught up with The Hollywood Reporter on the pink carpet.
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The company is on track to be on much firmer footing when it reemerges from bankruptcy and finally completes its transformation.
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She attended Day Eight at Roland Garros with husband François-Henri Pinault in a lug-soled Bottega Veneta silhouette.
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Shortly after the third season's shocking finale was released, Levinson and HBO confirmed the series would not return for season four and that it concluded with Sunday's night episode.
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The San Francisco Police Officers Association said their colleague was in surgery on Monday morning and expected to survive.
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In San Francisco’s latest real estate boom, renters are paying cash up front, multimillion-dollar houses are selling auction-style and AI company stock can buy a sprawling hilltop estate. It’s a reflection of the new wave of wealth from the artificial …
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San Jose is poised to bring back virtual public comments during its meetings, two years after the city cut the option due to hate speech concerns. The reintroduction of remote participation, which could come as soon as the June 8 budget hearing, is a response to a new state law mandating digital access for a... The post San Jose poised to restore virtual public comment appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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The San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is offering free weekday admission for children ages 11 and younger throughout June as part of a summer promotion aimed at making the zoo more accessible to families.  The offer runs from June 1 through June 30 and applies to weekdays only. Up to five children may receive free […] The post School’s out, and kids get in free at San Francisco Zoo on weekdays this month appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Opposition to the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund, which critics call a "slush fund," helped grind Senate floor action to a halt last month.
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The film adaptation of Sega’s iconic “Streets of Rage” video game is alive and well at Lionsgate and has found its new writers: Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog” film franchise masterminds, Pat Casey and Josh Miller. In addition to the “Sonic” duo, “The Harder They Fall” filmmaker Jeymes Samuel has joined the project to direct. […]
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai heads the main competition jury for the 28th edition of China's premier cinema event, running June 12-21.
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Quick hits from the menswear world.
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“Cyberselfish” author says tech elite believe that taxes are for “little people.”
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Experts explain how doing small exercises throughout the day, like jumping jacks and planks, can positively contribute to your overall health.
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The Japanese tech giant plans to develop and operate 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, with an initial 3.1 GW of facilities in the country's north.
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In reality, little was lost in the scuffle over the conceptual work.
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Sony is sharing new details about some of its upcoming gaming-focused hardware, including pricing and August launch dates for its FlexStrike fight stick and its 27-inch monitor. The FlexStrike fight stick will be available starting August 6th - the same day as the new PlayStation-published fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - and will cost […] Sony is sharing new details about some of its upcoming gaming-focused hardware, including pricing and August launch dates for its FlexStrike fight stick and its 27-inch monitor. The FlexStrike fight stick will be available starting August 6th - the same day as the new PlayStation-published fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - and will cost $199.99. Preorders begin on June 12th at 10AM ET. Initially, the FlexStrike will work just on PS5, but Sony says that PC support will be rolled out sometime after launch. The stick
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Leading the artworks is a $1.2 million Richard Prince, while the design pieces are led by a $180,000 Jean Prouvé sideboard.
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Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday as investors monitored lingering uncertainty around U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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In a new filing, the company also clarified the nature of its multibillion-dollar deal with rival Anthropic.
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In an updated IPO prospectus, SpaceX said that up to 5% of stock being offered by the company in the offering will be available in a direct share program.
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Senate Republicans say they won't have the votes for the immigration spending bill until the White House works with them to put some parameters on a new $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate Trump's allies — or scrap it altogether.
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On Sunday—one week out from the 79th Tony Awards—Wintour and Carrozzini welcomed some 50 members of New York’s theater set for cocktails, dinner, and cake to celebrate rich variety of the current Broadway season.
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SB 79 will put taller apartment buildings near transit stops. But there’s been confusion over which sites qualify. Now, the official map is here.
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Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer and GOP strategist Steve Hilton are battling for second place in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary after former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra surged to the front of the field.
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MIAMI, FL — As Florida enters another active hurricane season, StormArmour®, a Florida-based resiliency company focused on mitigating wind-driven rain water intrusion through the tracks of sliding glass doors, is raising concerns about what industry experts describe as one of …
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Strategy’s stock slid Monday after the company disclosed a rare bitcoin sale, rattling investors who have long treated the company as a one-way bet on the cryptocurrency.
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The popular fitness-tracking platform, Strava, is restricting access to its API as part of efforts to clamp down on AI scraping, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Developers who want to build an app using Strava's data now need to pay for a flat $11.99 / month subscription. In an update on its developer hub, Strava […] The popular fitness-tracking platform, Strava, is restricting access to its API as part of efforts to clamp down on AI scraping, as reported earlier by TechCrunch . Developers who want to build an app using Strava's data now need to pay for a flat $11.99 / month subscription. In an update on its developer hub , Strava blames the change on "zero-code AI tools" that allow users to quickly create apps that "hammer" APIs. "We have felt this firsthand - developer applications to our program are up 448% year-to-date, API intermediaries have violated policy terms, and scra
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Get ready for some gaming news. It’s officially June, which means splashy new events from PlayStation, Xbox, and gaming hype man Geoff Keighley. But this season doesn’t just feature the big tentpole shows; there will be a bunch of smaller events, too, and they might feature some promising games as well. But this year’s events […] Get ready for some gaming news. It’s officially June, which means splashy new events from PlayStation, Xbox, and gaming hype man Geoff Keighley. But this season doesn’t just feature the big tentpole shows; there will be a bunch of smaller events, too, and they might feature some promising games as well. But this year’s events are taking place at a difficult time for the industry. The prices of consoles and gaming hardware have skyrocketed, with all of the three major console players announcing price hikes and PC handheld
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Sarah Staundinger and George Augusto, co-founders of Los Angeles based label Staud, jetted off to Italy’s Amalfi Coast to host their own official start to the season.
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The latest polls suggest it’s a three-way competition for the top-two spots in the California governor’s race, and a big reason that we don’t have a clear sense of who’s ahead is that many Democratic voters are waiting until the last minute to choose a candidate. In roughly 24 hours, voters across the state will […]
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In FN's new "Icebreakers" video series, the track star gets real on shoe trends and her go-to food orders.
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The pregnant New Balance star is taking time off the track as she prepares to claim her biggest title yet: mom.
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NPR's Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's control of congressional Republicans, partisan politics and Freedom 250.
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“I’ve always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5 year old kid watching the first Toy Story movie,” Swift says
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Taylor Swift has returned to her country roots with her new song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for 'Toy Story 5,' inspired by the character Jessie.
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On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie & Keith are discussing everything we know about "I Knew It, I Knew You" so far.
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Actors Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson are selling one of the most significant homes in their property portfolio, where they hosted A-list guests, including Tom Hanks and President Bill Clinton.
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The media mogul, who died May 6 at age 87, kickstarted a new era of news when he launched CNN in 1980.
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A Camaro with four teenagers flew off Interstate 80 in San Francisco on Saturday.
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A teenage girl was arrested this weekend after authorities say she injured three competition horses at a barn in Las Vegas
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Many telehealth companies have emerged in recent years offering easy access to GLP-1 weight loss drugs as demand has exploded. Meanwhile, researchers and doctors are concerned that some of these online companies aren't properly screening or monitoring patients. “It gives a black eye to telemedicine,” one researcher said.
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To truly understand the scale of this AI rally, look no further than South Korea.
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Watch a model screen test for a spoof soft-drink ad in Jonathan Zawada’s accompanying video
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Wedding photographer Anne Rhett and Matthew Appleby married at his family’s moss-draped farm on the South Carolina coast—the same place where his parents and maternal grandparents also said their vows.
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We may just have gotten an early look at the Google Pixel Watch 5 - and from an unusual source. Randy Pitchford, the creator of the Borderlands game franchise, posted a pair of images of a watch on X, saying that his friend found it underwater while scuba diving near Saint Martin, as reported earlier […] We may just have gotten an early look at the Google Pixel Watch 5 - and from an unusual source. Randy Pitchford, the creator of the Borderlands game franchise, posted a pair of images of a watch on X, saying that his friend found it underwater while scuba diving near Saint Martin, as reported earlier by Kotaku . "He noted that the reverse of the watch indicates that it is a Google Pixel 5, which has not yet been announced, let alone released," Pitchford writes . "It seems to be fine. The face indicates an empty battery, but seems to have enough reserve power to display the correct
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Derms say that a good hand cream for older women protects the skin barrier, improves hydration, and is elegant enough to use consistently. Shop our favorite formulas.
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The Japanese towel roll method promises to fix your posture, strengthen your core, help you lose weight, and give you an emotional reset. Here, Vogue investigates what's true and what's not.
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Marilyn Monroe still casts a long shadow across Hollywood. The highs and lows of her life and work are a constant source of comparison for fast-rising female stars. Especially if they happen to be young, talented and blonde. Monroe’s indelible image defines what it means for an actor to achieve a transcendent level of celebrity […]
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It’s been said that the movie stars of Hollywood’s golden age were our version of the Greek gods. That’s how much they towered over our imaginations (and still do). Humphrey Bogart was the god of cynical valor, Bette Davis the goddess of tough love, James Stewart the god of aw-shucks decency, and so on. But […]
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From under-the-radar Greek islands to beachy New England retreats, here are the trips that the Vogue team has booked this summer.
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The Department of Labor’s proposal suggests six factors employers should consider when offering alternative investments in workplace retirement plans.
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Physicist Richard Feynman turned a lunch dilemma into a math problem. Researchers finally cracked his notes and found people approximate his solution on their own.
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Xavier Becerra was polling at around 4% in numerous polls taken in February, March and early April. Then, he surged.
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Though Gen Z has developed a reputation for being so disinterested in sex that they don't even want to see it on TV, the popularity of series like Heated Rivalry and The Summer I Turned Pretty has made it very clear that more than a few young people do, in fact, like their entertainment a […] Though Gen Z has developed a reputation for being so disinterested in sex that they don't even want to see it on TV , the popularity of series like Heated Rivalry and The Summer I Turned Pretty has made it very clear that more than a few young people do, in fact, like their entertainment a little steamy . However prudish you might think today's twentysomethings are, they've helped turn these sexually charged shows into breakout hits by participating in rabid fandoms . And women-focused audio erotica platform Quinn is trying to channel some of that intense fan energy into success for itself. Fo
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Who’s running and what they said The post The procrastinator’s guide to the June 2 election in Santa Cruz County appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
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Surging stock performance in May was concentrated in the AI adjacent.
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Residents of impoverished San Francisco streets turn the camera on themselves and learn to find the beauty of their neighborhood.
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Nvidia's announcement that it's getting into the consumer laptop chip space with RTX Spark is huge. Apple has proved for years that Arm-based chips can perform incredibly well while also delivering great battery life - at least on the Mac. In the Windows world, performance hasn't fully matched up under Qualcomm chips, mostly in the […] Nvidia's announcement that it's getting into the consumer laptop chip space with RTX Spark is huge. Apple has proved for years that Arm-based chips can perform incredibly well while also delivering great battery life - at least on the Mac. In the Windows world, performance hasn't fully matched up under Qualcomm chips, mostly in the graphics department. There's clearly still untapped potential, and Nvidia seems to be promising to deliver it. This could be Windows' moment to blow us away with a new generation of supremely capable chips, much like Apple
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Once upon a time, Microsoft had to write off $900 million betting an Arm-based Nvidia chip could power its first flagship Windows portable, the original Microsoft Surface. But today, it's trying again. Microsoft and Nvidia have just announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a computer with a new Arm-based Nvidia chip at its core. There's a […] This shadowy render is the best glimpse Microsoft is giving us so far. | Image: Microsoft Once upon a time, Microsoft had to write off $900 million betting an Arm-based Nvidia chip could power its first flagship Windows portable, the original Microsoft Surface . But today, it's trying again. Microsoft and Nvidia have just announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a computer with a new Arm-based Nvidia chip at its core. There's a lot we don't know about the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra, such as its final specs or the foggiest idea of what it might cost.
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The National Barrel Horse Assn. identified the suspect as one of the event competitors. Officers found three horses had been stabbed multiple times.
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Tim Curry will return in an expanded role in “Stream 2: Sudden Death.” The sequel is being produced by Fuzz on the Lens Productions, the team behind “Terrifier 2,” “Terrifier 3” and “Screamboat.” The screenplay was written by “Impractical Jokers” star Brian “Q” Quinn and longtime “Impractical Jokers” producer Joe Imburgio. Michael Leavy, who oversaw […]
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Another skydiver was critically injured in Perris, California.
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The Trump administration isn’t taking the Court of International Trade’s (CIT) order to issue $166 billion in tariff refunds lying down.
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he was launching an effort to kill "slush fund" by forcing Republicans to vote on it.
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Trump administration officials on Monday confirmed reports that they’re retreating on their controversial “anti-weaponization fund,” after a significant portion of the Republican-run Senate voiced objections and held off on passing a bill to provide money to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agencies.
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The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump's government.
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Trump's Truth Social post comes as air strikes between the U.S. and Iran resumed over the weekend.
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The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government
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President Trump spoke with CNBC's Eamon Javers about the latest with the Iran war in an interview Monday.
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President Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund established by the Department of Justice has hit a setback. The DOJ said Monday they will abide by a court ruling temporarily pausing payouts that could have gone to Jan. 6 defendants and other Trump supporters. This comes amid political pressure from Republicans who are upset about the fund. Liz Landers joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.
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New rules allow 529 plan funds to pay for eligible career training, certifications, licensing fees and continuing education costs.
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The second annual Sound Investments report from trade association Music Technology U.K., which will be in focus at SXSW London, highlights a 90 percent growth-stage funding plunge from 2020 to 2025.
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There were conflicting signals Monday from the U.S. and Iran over the status of negotiations to extend the ceasefire and begin talks on ending the war. Meantime, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been all but shattered as Israel pressed deep into Lebanon. Ali Rogin reports.
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Oil prices rose on Monday after Israel instructed troops to push deeper into Lebanon amid renewed clashes with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
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Jenkins joined BMG Music Publishing International in 1993 as Vice President.
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The San Francisco Police Officers Association has identified the officer who was shot and injured during a call on Sunday and the union has organized a fundraiser for her family. Officer Brittney Taylor is recovering from life-threatening gunshot wounds she received in the line of duty, the police union said Monday. Norris Reed III, 36, […] The post UPDATE: SF officer expected to survive after shootout with suspect; fundraiser organized appeared first on Local News Matters .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Durante seis días, en un fin de semana festivo, un tanque de productos químicos en una planta aeroespacial del condado de Orange estuvo a punto de explotar, y más de 50,000 personas tuvieron […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Durante seis días, en un fin de semana festivo, un tanque de productos químicos en una planta aeroespacial del condado de Orange estuvo a punto de explotar, y más de 50,000 personas tuvieron […]
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Un tanque en una planta aeroespacial de Garden Grove estuvo a punto de explotar y liberar una nube química tóxica sobre 50,000 residentes evacuados; esto es lo que sabían los reguladores antes de que sucediera.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Durante seis días, en un fin de semana festivo, un tanque de productos químicos en una planta aeroespacial del condado de Orange estuvo a punto de explotar, y más de 50,000 personas tuvieron […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Durante seis días, en un fin de semana festivo, un tanque de productos químicos en una planta aeroespacial del condado de Orange estuvo a punto de explotar, y más de 50,000 personas tuvieron […]
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A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat.
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Find all the best travel products for your next trip in our summer guide.
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“It is a great time to be British in the entertainment industry,” Variety’s publisher and co-president Dea Lawrence told an enthusiastic crowd in London Monday as she explained why the publication was bringing Power of Women, one of its tentpole franchises, to the U.K. capital. Lawrence was in conversation with Katy Wickremesinghe, creator of content […]
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Hackers are still trying to trick people to exploit an organization’s systems, but more breaches now with software vulnerabilities Stolen passwords, or credential abuse, are no longer the top way hackers breach systems, according to Verizon’s latest annual Data Breach …
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Rōz’s Wave Texturizing Mist is here. With a combination of mineral-rich salt and microalgae extract, a generous mist helps keep hair lightly textured, lived-in, and never crunchy.
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Voting begins in Ethiopia where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to win a majority of seats
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South Carolina's Republican candidates for governor will take part in a debate hosted by public media station SCETV Monday.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated Monday he was hopeful the White House would move to drop the $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate Trump's allies.
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WWD CEO Talks: Danessa Myricks
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Wall Street is poised to open with gains and oil prices jumped again as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated
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The singer plays a revenge-seeking ghost in the “Hate That I Made You Love Me” short
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Kalshi and Polymarket have promoted themselves as more accurate alternatives to opinion polls. But just how good are prediction markets — and what can they tell us that opinion polls can’t?
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In Osogbo, a city in southwestern Nigeria, an unexpected art movement arose in the 1960s
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The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
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What is on the California and Los Angeles ballots? Here is a guide to the 2026 June election in California.
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The suave singer has had hit duets with such world-class vocalists as Roberta Flack and Celine Dion.
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Here's how to catch the action as it unfolds live.
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"This is just a chronic pattern of contempt for the next wave of cultural production," an industry insider tells The Hollywood Reporter about baseless online conspiracies surrounding the horror hits.
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Keanu Reeves' L.A.-based alt-rock band reunited for a 2023 album. Now it's just released another.
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“Not in my backyard” is the rallying cry of citizens everywhere resisting projects proposed for their locality. Whether it’s affordable housing, a waste treatment plant, or a new data center, they may recognize the benefit of the activity. They just don’t want it near them. And the roots of that resistance differ from place to place. When it comes to the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewables, companies and policymakers need to know where, exactly, people are coming from. The Italian island of Sardinia is a textbook example. As IEEE Spectrum ’s power and energy editor Emily Waltz discovered when she traveled there last October, Sardinian opposition to wind and solar projects runs deep. It spurred a quarter of the voting population to queue up in public squares in 2024 to sign a petition banning all construction of renewable energy. Waltz was surprised. She went there to see a
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Check Point, a cyber security company, found that in January of this year, approximately 1,300 newly registered domains contained the keyword "election," and approximately 2,957 contained "vote."
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In the latest battle over the future of gambling in California, privately run cardrooms notched a temporary victory over tribal casinos when a judge blocked state regulators from banning blackjack at the gambling halls. The regulations from Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Bureau of […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In the latest battle over the future of gambling in California, privately run cardrooms notched a temporary victory over tribal casinos when a judge blocked state regulators from banning blackjack at the gambling halls. The regulations from Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Bureau of […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In the latest battle over the future of gambling in California, privately run cardrooms notched a temporary victory over tribal casinos when a judge blocked state regulators from banning blackjack at the gambling halls. The regulations from Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Bureau of […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In the latest battle over the future of gambling in California, privately run cardrooms notched a temporary victory over tribal casinos when a judge blocked state regulators from banning blackjack at the gambling halls. The regulations from Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Bureau of […]
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Prehistoric mining in the Pyrenees, a new species of tiny blue octopus, slapstick acoustics, and more.
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The announcement of a successful late-stage treatment that nearly doubles the survival for patients with deadly pancreatic cancer brought an audience of doctors and other global oncology professions to their feet on Sunday.
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Across the Peninsula, more homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing homes instead of putting them on the market.The trend has become increasingly visible in communities such as Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos and Mountain View, where longtime homeowners are investing in additions, ADUs and large-scale remodels rather than competing for another property nearby.
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Across the Peninsula, more homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing homes instead of putting them on the market.The trend has become increasingly visible in communities such as Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos and Mountain View, where longtime homeowners are investing in additions, ADUs and large-scale remodels rather than competing for another property nearby. The post Why more Peninsula homeowners are choosing to remodel instead of move appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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The Huntington Beach City Council is slated to vote Tuesday on a housing plan — after years of resistance.
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s proposal aims to narrow the city’s budget shortfall by around $300 million.
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Just days before the civil trial on claims against the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali was to begin, Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine settled wrongful death suits with the families of the six construction workers killed when …
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World's 4th mass coral-bleaching event likely ended in 2025 A large section of bleached coral as seen in Cheeca Rocks of the Florida Keys in 2023. (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image June 1, 2026 Satellites Ocean & Coasts 0 Off
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The box-office bonanza over the weekend of YouTube-generated horror films “Backrooms” and “Obsession” is being viewed as a possible sea-change moment for Tinseltown.
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It's early June, which means it's video game event season once again. Now that E3 has been gone for a few years, a bunch of showcases and presentations have started to fill the void, including big productions like Summer Game Fest Live and smaller affairs like Wholesome Games Direct. If you love following gaming news, […] It's early June, which means it's video game event season once again. Now that E3 has been gone for a few years , a bunch of showcases and presentations have started to fill the void, including big productions like Summer Game Fest Live and smaller affairs like Wholesome Games Direct. If you love following gaming news, it's a good time of year. There will be a lot to take in that will set the stage for the rest of the year's gaming releases. But without a big centralized conference like E3, it can be difficult to keep track of the many different events that will b
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What you need to know about in-person voting for the 2026 election: poll hours, same-day registration and more.
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Canadian filmmaker Jason James talks to THR about his dreamlike neo-noir-thriller-meets-rom-com, which premieres at SXSW London, about people doing "all the wrong things for all the right reasons."
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“I have never gotten so many calls with interest in my company,” Chris Ferguson says, as the A24 picture surpasses all tracking projections by tens of millions.
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Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 1, 2026, which means it’s 10 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 21 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 37 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 8. And looking far ahead, it’s 105 days until the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 on NBC. Welcome to June! That’s it, nothing else can premiere — […]
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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “In God We Trust,” the Season 3 finale of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Rue Bennett is gone. But to those whose lives she touched, she’s vividly present. That’s among the takeaways from the Season 3 finale of “Euphoria,” an episode that brought its primary characters to […]
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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “In God We Trust,” the Season 3 finale of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. It all ends with Ali. Played by Colman Domingo, Ali has been a constant source of light in “Euphoria,” despite only appearing in 11 of the HBO series’ 26 episodes. As an addict […]
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News that Sam Levinson's hit series concluded came just hours after the season three finale premiered.
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"As long as Sam Levinson's directing, I'll revisit Faye anytime in my life," the 'Euphoria' star says.
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After seven years, three seasons and 26 episodes, “Euphoria” is officially over. Sam Levinson — the HBO show’s creator, writer and director — made the announcement on Popcast, New York Times’ music podcast, speaking with its hosts Joe Coscarelli and Jon Caramanica. HBO also confirmed Levinson’s announcement to Variety. Thus, the Season 3 closer, titled […]
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At a screening of the finale in New York City on Sunday night, the HBO series' creator dedicated his opening remarks to the late actor, who died at age 25 in 2023 from an accidental overdose.
Culture
Am I allowed to say I’m kind of glad this show is over?
Bay Area
In Livermore, where median household income tops $160K, rising rents are pushing longtime residents — many of them seniors — onto the streets.
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“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Season 2 has set its premiere date at Starz. The second season of the romantic epic prequel series will launch on Sept. 18. Starz has also released the first teaser for the new season, which can be seen below. Season 1 of the show introduced fans to both Claire and […]
Technology
One of the biggest differences between this season and the past three seasons is that this is now a global audition.
Technology
In a SXSW London conversation with U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, he also discussed AI: "The people who are responsible for lots of these tech things need to understand that they're human too, and they've got a responsibility."
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It stars a mix of emerging and established queer comedians, a roster led by ‘All-Stars’ contestant Salina EsTitties with Kaycee Conlee, Percy Rustomji, Lady Bushra, Marval A. Rex, Pressure K and others.
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The debut shop features pieces from the author’s personal collections by Manolo Blahnik, Prada, Marc Jacobs and more.
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Adam Shankman directs this campy descendant of ‘Airplane!’ and its movie-parody stepchildren, about a runaway high-speed passenger train headed into the path of a “stormaganza.”
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Lex Luthor is not messing around in the “Superman” sequel. Director James Gunn has revealed a first look at the villain’s iconic warsuit, worn by star Nicholas Hoult as production on the “Man of Tomorrow” sequel is underway. “Fit check. Live from the set of ‘Man of Tomorrow,'” Gunn wrote in the caption. In the […]
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Last year, Michael Arden turned a musical about two robots into a Tony Award winner for best musical. This year, he’s taking on vampires. The Tony-winning director is at the helm of “The Lost Boys,” a pricey stage adaptation of the 1987 cult-classic film. With 12 Tony nominations, including two for Arden himself (as a […]
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The actor also reflects on his character’s emotionally taxing season four and the one scene he “hated” playing.
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A.C.Bradley ('What...if?') and Rodrigo Blaas ('Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia') are on board for the series from Tencent Video and Coolabi based on the best-selling children's fantasy novels.