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2026-06-10

593 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.

California

'Doctor Who' Christmas special canceled so BBC can figure out the show's 'long-term future'

The BBC has scrapped its previously announced 'Doctor Who' Christmas special. Russell T Davies and production company Bad Wolf have also exited the franchise.

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California

'It's an injustice': Shrinking state funds could slow fixes for Californians with toxic water

California is set to reduce funding for a program that helps communities with contaminated water. Critics say it will stall progress.

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California

'Michael' hits streamers, $900-million mark. 'The Verdict' also draws viewers, and threats

As biopic 'Michael' crosses $900 million at the global box office, Netflix's molestation trial docuseries 'The Verdict' rises, and a prosecutor reports threats from Michael Jackson fans.

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Bay Area

'Toy Story 5' world premiere: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen talk new Pixar film on red carpet

Watch as Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Taylor Swift and Joan Cusack walk the red carpet at the "Toy Story 5" world premiere.

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Bay Area

16-year-old carriage horse dies in New York City's Central Park

A 16-year-old carriage horse died in Nw York City's Central Park on Tuesday, police confirmed.

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Technology

19 Thoughts I Had About Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ Trailer

Is Sorkin’s upcoming follow-up to ‘The Social Network’ going to meet our uniquely online-addled cultural moment, or will it just be… a lot of white men yelling?

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Technology

2 House Republicans to meet with leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition party

Two leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwan’s opposition leader as she travels to Washington this week

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Culture

2026 Caribbean Music Awards Nominees: Lady Lava, Machel Montano, Ayetian & More

Over 250 individual artists received nods at this year's ceremony.

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Bay Area

5 Central Coast teens killed after car plows into traffic signal

Alcohol and speeding may have been a factor in the crash, investigators said.

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Culture

5 Ways to Style a Short Wedding Dress, According to Your Venue

Planning to go non-traditional for your bridal look? Here, five ways to style a short wedding dress, depending on your venue.

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News

5 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries, with Platner's win and mixed results for Trump support

Tuesday marked an especially significant moment for Graham Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who is fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy.

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California

5 teens killed in crash in Santa Maria; alcohol may have played a role, police say

Police believe that the vehicle may have been speeding and that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

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California

6 music supervisors select their TV shows' best needle drops

We asked the music supervisors from six Emmy contenders to pick the needle drops they love most from their shows' latest seasons.

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Culture

7 Food Combinations That Can Improve Nutrient Absorption

Experts weigh in on which foods are (literally) better together.

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California

A California Program Providing Fruits and Veggies to Low-Income Families Is Running Out

Food justice advocates said that in May alone, the program served 95,520 California households.

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News

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

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Culture

A Prized Lucian Freud Nude, Estimated at $47 M., is Poised to Break Records at Sotheby’s

At its high estimate of £35 million, 'Sleeping by the Lion Carpet' would come within striking distance of Freud’s auction record of £35.9 million.

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California

A Warm World Cup Welcome? US Immigration Policies Have Chilling Effect

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.

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California

A new L.A. Times feature: Now you can save our expert recs for your next adventure

Explore restaurants, shops, museums, unique experiences and more. Then save what piques your interest to make our vast array of guides your own.

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Technology

A new guideline links care for heart, kidney and metabolic diseases

A guideline treats heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and obesity as connected conditions under one umbrella: CKM syndrome.

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Bay Area

A quarter century after her death, Maria Hsiao’s family still waits for answers

Twenty-five years ago tonight, Maria Hsiao stepped outside a downtown Palo Alto nightclub and never went home. Police are still looking for answers.

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Bay Area

A serious diner never leaves seating to chance

There are regular restaurant lovers. And then there are table-number psychopaths.

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Markets

A will isn’t enough: 3 ways to help your loved ones before you die

There are countless ways to mess up estate planning — even if you’re organized.

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News

A ‘secure zone’ stops Knicks fans from gathering outside MSG, rankling die-hards and the team owner

Ahead of the game four of the NBA Finals, the New York Police Department is barring spontaneous fan gatherings from taking place outside Madison Square Garden

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Technology

AMC Theatres Postpones Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Maren Morris Live Concert Simulcasts, Citing Summer Box Office Rebound

AMC Theatres is postponing plans to simulcast a series of live concerts from performers like Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Maren Morris. The cinema chain revised its plans after a series of summer releases such as “Backrooms,” “Scary Movie” and “Obsession” over-performed at the box office, and in advance of the debuts of likely […]

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California

AMC postpones its interactive concert series as summer box office soars

AMC is rescheduling its interactive concert experience for later this year. After a very lucrative start to the summer box office, the movie theater chain said it needed to refocus its June programming.

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California

Academy to honor Glenn Close and Ridley Scott at Governors Awards

Animator Floyd Norman will also receive an honorary Oscar, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.

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Technology

Actor Tyler Mane, Who Played Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween’ Remakes, Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

The 59-year-old, also known for playing Sabretooth in the original 'X-Men' movie, said on Instagram: "It’s super rare. Only 1 percent of breast cancers are men."

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California

Ad nauseam: How message fatigue tanked Tom Steyer's $216-million campaign

Despite spending a record-shattering amount of his wealth on his run for governor, Steyer failed to win enough votes in last week's primary to advance to the November general election.

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Technology

Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet and Coniglio Palm Beach Collaborate on Resort Dressing Capsule

The capsule features elevated vacation staples with vibrant prints, fluid silhouettes and playful detailing.

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Technology

Amazon’s Echo speakers can now help kids wind down and fall asleep

Amazon has launched a new feature for its Echo and Echo Kids smart speakers called Sleep Studio that's designed to make the daily transition to bedtime more enticing for kids and less stressful for parents and caregivers. The feature uses a combination of bedtime stories, relaxing sounds, and guided meditations along with scheduling and customization […] With Sleep Studio the Echo Glow can light up to let kids know when they should be sleeping or can get out of bed. | Image: Amazon Amazon has launched a new feature for its Echo and Echo Kids smart speakers called Sleep Studio that's designed to make the daily transition to bedtime more enticing for kids and less stressful for parents and caregivers. The feature uses a combination of bedtime stories, relaxing sounds, and guided meditations along with scheduling and customization options accessible only to adults. Sleep Studio is now

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News

America's 250th anniversary revives questions about religion and the founders

As the nation nears its 250th anniversary next month, Judy Woodruff reports on how old questions about faith and the founding are once again being pushed to the forefront. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.

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Markets

America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?

The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.

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Technology

American Eagle Unveils First Campaign With Soccer Star Lamine Yamal

The brand signed the 18-year-old from FC Barcelona and the Spain National Team as a global ambassador in January.

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Technology

Analysis: Trump said he loves inflation. Why that should be music to Kevin Warsh's ears

The president said Wednesday he is happy with inflation at 4.2%. That will be welcome news for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

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Technology

Andy Cohen Reveals Jennifer Lawrence ‘Provided Crucial Information’ to Track Down ‘Summer House’ Reunion Leaker: ‘Her Online Sleuthing Helped Solve This Mystery’

Jennifer Lawrence: full-time actress, part-time detective. Andy Cohen revealed on “Watch What Happens Live” on Tuesday night that the Oscar winner played a key role in helping Bravo track down who leaked audio from the highly anticipated “Summer House” reunion. “A Bravo superfan provided some crucial information that helped confirm the source,” Cohen said while […]

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Science

Anguished Parents. Doctors in Tears. Utah’s Long Measles Outbreak Takes a Toll.

Measles has been spreading in Utah for nearly a year, straining hospitals, schools, and parents. The state’s outbreak provides a glimpse into a new era in America’s health, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.

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Technology

Anna Faris Reveals Melania Trump Joke Cut From ‘Scary Movie’

The actress said she's pushed for her character Cindy "to be a classic MAGA rabbit hole" in the film.

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Technology

Apple, Google add support for Thread 1.4

Apple and Google are updating their smart home streaming devices to Thread 1.4. As first spotted by Matter Alpha and 9to5 Google, the latest spec has arrived on compatible Apple TVs in the tvOS 27 developer beta and the Google TV Streamer through a software update. This lays the groundwork for these devices, which serve […] The Google TV Streamer has been updated to Thread 1.4, allowing you to access a way to manually share its Thread credentials. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Apple and Google are updating their smart home streaming devices to Thread 1.4. As first spotted by Matter Alpha and 9to5 Google , the latest spec has arrived on compatible Apple TVs in the tvOS 27 developer beta and the Google TV Streamer through a software update. This lays the groundwork for these devices, which serve as Thread Border Routers , to implement Thread credential sharing , enab

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Technology

Apple’s new Siri AI knows when to shut up

Apple's new Siri AI is finally here, and so far, it seems like it works. I have access and have been messing around with it, and my biggest impression so far is that Siri AI is quite curt - which I mean as a compliment. Many AI chatbots are cheery and wordy. While a more […] Apple's new Siri AI is finally here, and so far, it seems like it works . I have access and have been messing around with it, and my biggest impression so far is that Siri AI is quite curt - which I mean as a compliment. Many AI chatbots are cheery and wordy. While a more verbose and casual personality can make a chatbot seem friendlier and more fun to talk to, there are instances of users becoming extremely attached to their chatbot of choice. People have fallen in love with chatbots . When OpenAI suddenly shut down GPT-4o, users grieved its loss , and the company brought the model back for paid users . And wh

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Technology

Are Republicans turning against medications for treating opioid addiction?

Federal actions and proposals have reignited debate over methadone and buprenorphine, worrying addiction experts and patient groups.

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California

Arellano: Spencer Pratt could have been a real contender. His greatest enemy was himself

Spencer Pratt had a few things going for him when he launched an insurgent campaign to become Los Angeles' next mayor.

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Technology

Arena One, AMC Theatres Lift the Curtain on ‘Next Chapter of Live Shows’ (UPDATED)

Bebe Rexha is the first artist confirmed for the new, interactive concert experience.

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Technology

Art Directors Guild Claps Back at Martin Scorsese’s Promotion of AI Tool

The union, which represents storyboard artists, said the helmer is “turning his back on the human artists who throughout his career have helped him create his most memorable works.”

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Technology

Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership: ‘Turning His Back on the Human Artists’

The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs. In the statement, the guild accused one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors of “turning his back on the human artists who throughout his career have helped him create his most memorable works.” […]

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News

As Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices send inflation to 3-year high

Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a three-year high in May, up 4.2% annually. The Labor Department said the cost of energy was responsible for over 60% of the increase. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, was up a more modest 2.9%. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure.

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Technology

As gold's tumble continues, traders bet the pain may last for two more years

Selling in the precious metal just keeps getting worse, with the GLD ETF now down 25% from its intraday record in February.

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Technology

Asics to Spin Off Its Red-hot Onitsuka Tiger Brand in Company Split

The move is set to take place on Jan. 1, 2027.

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Technology

At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose

Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction

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Culture

Atelier Prabal Gurung Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear

Atelier Prabal Gurung Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear

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Technology

Athos Commerce Launches New AI-Powered Platform for Brands

The platform seeks to help brands improve discoverability and drive conversion.

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Markets

Australia Insurance Broker Steadfast Gets Offer From Amwins, PE Firm Dragoneer

Australian insurance broker Steadfast Group Ltd. received an indicative offer from US specialty insurance distributor Amwins Group Inc., and private equity firm Dragoneer Investment Group LLC, that sent its shares surging by a record 36%. The conditional, non-binding cash offer …

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Technology

BYD to install thousands of 5-minute EV chargers across Europe

Chinese EV colossus BYD has announced plans to speed up its conquest of the European auto market with the rollout of superfast Flash Chargers across the continent. BYD has already installed the first new chargers in Germany and the UK, and plans to roll out 3,000 across Europe by the end of next year. At […] Chinese EV colossus BYD has announced plans to speed up its conquest of the European auto market with the rollout of superfast Flash Chargers across the continent. BYD has already installed the first new chargers in Germany and the UK, and plans to roll out 3,000 across Europe by the end of next year. At an estimated cost of €580,000 (about $670,000) per charger according to the Financial Times , that would mean a total spend of roughly $2 billion to install the network. The 1,500kW charging stations are significantly more powerful than Tesla's 500kW V4 Superchargers , tho

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Bay Area

Bay Area Air District slaps Tesla's Fremont factory with 17 violations in one day

The agency issued Tesla 45 violation notices this year and 369 in the past five.

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Bay Area

Bay Area Faces a Weather ‘Quadfecta’: Heat, Fire Risk, Flooding and Powerful Waves

Triple-digit heat, wildfire danger, sneaker waves and high tides could make for a sunny — and risky — week for the Bay Area.

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Bay Area

Bay Area transit agencies teaming up for the World Cup

Several Bay Area transit agencies announced their plans Tuesday for late-night coordinated services during the FIFA World Cup, with the goal to move people around the region safely and efficiently.

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Bay Area transit agencies teaming up for the World Cup

Several Bay Area transit agencies announced their plans Tuesday for late-night coordinated services during the FIFA World Cup, with the goal to move people around the region safely and efficiently.

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California

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 1:32AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 20 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 9 feet along south-facing beaches. High rip current risk. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be at south-facing beaches and peak through today. Swell and surf will slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain elevated into Friday.

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California

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 1:47PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 20 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 9 feet along south-facing beaches. High rip current risk. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be at south-facing beaches and peak through today. Swell and surf will slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain elevated int

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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 1:49PM PDT until June 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * 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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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 2:34PM PDT until June 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. * WHEN...Through 5 AM Thursday morning. * 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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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 9 at 7:29PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. * WHEN...Through 5 AM Thursday morning. * 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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California

Berkeley approves Sunday parking charges, longer meter hours

Berkeley’s City Council voted Tuesday to adopt some changes to the city’s parking policies that will extend meter times and zones of operation. The city plans to extend parking meter operating hours from 6 to 8 p.m. citywide and start charging for parking on Sundays. The changes will also expand meter zones to more commercial […] The post Berkeley approves Sunday parking charges, longer meter hours appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

Bertani becomes Fairfield’s first Black mayor after Cat Moy resigns amid residency probe

Fairfield Mayor Catherine “Cat” Moy resigned Tuesday on the heels of an ongoing probe ordered by the City Council into her legal home address and a major loss in her bid for Solano County supervisor. In an emotional letter posted to social media on Tuesday morning, Moy wrote: “My days of serving as an elected […] The post Bertani becomes Fairfield’s first Black mayor after Cat Moy resigns amid residency probe appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

Best Bets: Yerba Buena Gardens fest, Beaver Festival, Walnut Creek’s Fiesta Cultural, Handel’s ‘Alcina,’ SF Symphony

Freebie(s) of the week: San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers an interesting mix of free shows Thursday and Friday. Kicking things off at 12:30 p.m. Thursday is San Francisco multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Camellia Boutros, a first-generation Lebanese Palestinian who’s the very definition of a self-made musician. She honed her style for years playing the trumpet, oud and bass […] The post Best Bets: Yerba Buena Gardens fest, Beaver Festival, Walnut Creek’s Fiesta Cultural, Handel’s ‘Alcina,’ SF Symphony appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Technology

Bharathiraja, Pioneer of Tamil Rural Cinema, Dies at 84

Bharathiraja, the Indian filmmaker whose rural dramas reshaped Tamil cinema across nearly five decades, died on Wednesday in Chennai from age-related illness. He was 84. Born Chinnasamy Periyamaya Theva on July 17, 1941, in Allinagaram in what is now Theni district of Tamil Nadu, Bharathiraja worked primarily in India’s Tamil-language film industry as a director, […]

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Technology

Bill Cody, Grand Ole Opry Announcer and Revered WSM Country Radio Personality, Dies at 67

Bill Cody, one of the nation’s most revered country radio personalities from his decades-long roles as an announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and WSM morning show host, died Tuesday in Nashville. He was 67. In recent days, much of Nashville’s country music community had sent out calls for prayer on behalf of Cody, after […]

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Culture

Bill Cody, Longtime WSM Radio Host and Grand Ole Opry Announcer, Dies at 67

"Country music has lost one of its pillars,” remarks Dierks Bentley.

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Technology

Bill Gates to face questions about Jeffrey Epstein from House Oversight panel

Gates reportedly prepared for his testimony with the help of Jake Greenberg, who previously was the Oversight committee's chief investigations counsel.

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Bill Gates will testify in a congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify

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Technology

Billy Ray Cyrus Reveals He Suffered Temporary Vocal Paralysis After a Near-Fatal Battle With Sepsis

The country singer calls his recovery a “miracle,” and credits his 5-year-old grandson with helping him through the scare

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Markets

Bitcoin bulls are still around. These charts show they just moved on to hotter markets.

Traders who once bet on crypto have not stopped gambling on the next big market story — they just are not finding that story in crypto itself.

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Technology

Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over

Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote, Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen that’s an arm’s length away. The Tappy isn’t Boox’s first page-turning remote, but its design takes a much different approach to the company’s slim but boring B.T. Remoter. The Tappy […] Tappy is a tiny wireless remote that doesn’t look like one. Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote , Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen that’s an arm’s length away. The Tappy isn’t Boox’s first page-turning remote , but its design takes a much different approach to the company’s slim but boring B.T. Remoter . The Tappy feels like a mashup of wireless remotes, fidget toys, and macro pads, with a healthy dash of retro charm.  While the Kobo Remote looks like a st

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Technology

Britain’s Garden Habits Are Making Their Homes Harder to Insure

As the UK moves from a record-hot May into an unseasonably wet June, the risk of flooding is being exacerbated by a proliferation of paved gardens, according to the country’s flood insurer of last resort. The trend — often a …

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Markets

Buyer swoops in for actress Dakota Johnson’s $6 million midcentury modern gem in L.A.

“Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinary” midcentury modern Los Angeles retreat is already under offer—mere days after the on-screen star put the property on the market for $6 million.

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California

CA changed how it investigates police shootings. Now, families wait years

From CalMatters justice reporter Nigel Duara: Do you remember the late spring of 2020?  It started with lockdowns, doomscrolling and Zoom birthdays. Then, George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Protests erupted across the state and the country. Protesters wanted changes: To how they were policed, to disparities in enforcement and to how […]

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Technology

CAA and Integrated Media Co. Launching $250 Million Creator Economy Rollup Venture

The new company, Compound Creative Holdings, will seek to acquire, operate and grow companies that operate in the creator economy.

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Markets

CPI for all items rises 0.5% in May; gasoline and shelter up

In May, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 4.2 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in May (SA); up 2.9 percent over the year (NSA).

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Markets

CSU Adjusts Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Due to Emerging El Nino

The growing likelihood of an El Nino to emerge this summer has led Colorado State University hurricane researchers to slightly reduce their original forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season. In the latest forecast published June 10, CSU predicts a below …

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California

California sues Trump administration over planned ICE facility near Gilroy

The lawsuit alleges that the leased land is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that the federal government violated laws requiring state and county notification, as well as procedural steps required before beginning construction.

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California

California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industries

CALIFORNIA’S LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY is sounding the alarm over a proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom that would permanently cap corporate tax credits. The proposal is projected to contribute a few billion dollars in revenue to California annually, but opponents say the state’s life sciences industry would be seriously threatened by having their tax subsidy reduced. Tax credits […] The post California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industries appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

California's e-bike laws and restrictions: A guide on what to know

Here's a quick guide to whether yours or your kid's e-bike is legal under California law and who is legally allowed to ride them.

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Technology

Caltrain Board adopts framework for dealing with long-term budget deficits

Caltrain’s Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently approved a long-term financial plan to address projected budget deficits if the agency does not secure additional external funding via a regional ballot measure.

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Technology

Caltrain board adopts framework for dealing with long-term budget deficits

Caltrain’s Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently approved a long-term financial plan to address projected budget deficits if the agency does not secure additional external funding via a regional ballot measure.

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Bay Area

Caltrain board adopts framework for dealing with long-term budget deficits

Caltrain’s Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently approved a long-term financial plan to address projected budget deficits if the agency does not secure additional external funding via a regional ballot measure.

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California

Caltrain board adopts framework for dealing with long-term budget deficits

Caltrain’s Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently approved a long-term financial plan to address projected budget deficits if the agency does not secure additional external funding via a regional ballot measure. The framework, which was approved at the board’s Thursday budget meeting, is highlighted by the intent to vastly reduce the agency’s operating hours and […] The post Caltrain board adopts framework for dealing with long-term budget deficits appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Can You Dress Like a Spurs Fan in Knicks Land?

As the NBA finals ramp up, wearing San Antonio Spurs merchandise in the Knicks' New York City has gotten a little more complicated.

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Carl Radke Sounds Off on the ‘Summer House’ Reunion and West Wilson: ‘He Got High on His Own Supply’

Carl Radke wants you to know that he’s doing just fine. I’m seated across from the Bravolebrity at Soft Bar, his modish non-alcoholic café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and sipping on a drink called the “Steel Magnolia” — a mix of matcha, lavender Earl Grey tea and salted honey cloud that is, admittedly, quite refreshing. We’re […]

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Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

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Carolina Herrera Resort 2027: From Blue Jeans to Vibrant Gowns

Carolina Herrera's Wes Gordon launched the brand's first pair of blue jeans, expanded his accessories assortment and bridged dressing from day to night through resort.

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CeeLo Green Wants a ‘VERZUZ’ Battle Against Lauryn Hill: ‘That’s My Twin Sister’

He also talked about who his Dungeon Family collective would go up against.

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Chaos and infighting: Inside the implosion of Matt Mahan’s governor’s race

The San Jose mayor entered the race pitching himself to voters as the antidote to Sacramento’s dysfunction. His campaign became its own form of turmoil.

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Cheap Iranian drone downed $25 million US Army helicopter—maybe by chance

The US military struck Iran again after an Iranian drone’s lucky midair strike.

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Child remains missing in Laguna Beach after being swept into ocean by dangerous waves

A mother and two children were swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, and one of the children remains missing, according to officials.

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China May wholesale inflation hits near 4-year high on Iran war, AI boom; CPI misses

Price growth has been boosted by a surge in global commodity costs, as the Middle East conflict disrupted energy and raw material flows.

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Class of 2026: Health challenges don’t faze community-minded M-A graduate

At just 7 months old, Elizabeth Maldonado Soloranzo had her first open heart surgery. A week after graduating from Menlo-Atherton High School, she will be having her second.

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Class of 2026: Health challenges don’t faze community-minded M-A graduate

At just 7 months old, Elizabeth Maldonado Soloranzo had her first open heart surgery. A week after graduating from Menlo-Atherton High School, she will be having her second.

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Class of 2026: TIDE Academy senior finds confidence at Menlo Park high school

Profiles of the Class of 2026: TIDE Academy graduate Kimberly Sanchez Alonzo transferred to the small, STEM-based high school and found a safe space to explore to leadership potential, she said.

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Class of 2026: TIDE Academy senior finds confidence at Menlo Park high school

Profiles of the Class of 2026: TIDE Academy graduate Kimberly Sanchez Alonzo transferred to the small, STEM-based high school and found a safe space to explore to leadership potential, she said.

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Claude Fable won’t answer basic biology questions

Anthropic just released Claude Fable 5, calling it the most powerful AI model it has ever made widely available and praising its skills in biology, among others. But the model won't answer basic biology questions - the kind you'd expect a high schooler to handle. Instead, it hands off the query to the former flagship […] Anthropic just released Claude Fable 5 , calling it the most powerful AI model it has ever made widely available and praising its skills in biology, among others. But the model won't answer basic biology questions - the kind you'd expect a high schooler to handle. Instead, it hands off the query to the former flagship model , Claude Opus 4.8. It isn't because Fable doesn't know the answers. It's because Anthropic won't let it, by design. Fable is a public-facing, Mythos-class model, a family so capable at cybersecurity tasks Anthropic said it was too dangerous to r

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Clear Lake man accused of holding wife captive for years in Houston house will not face charges, records show

A grand jury has declined to indict a man accused of holding his wife captive for years inside their Clear Lake, Texas home, records show.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 1:49PM PDT until June 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions near the San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:51 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft MLLW) at 9:34 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 1:49PM PDT until June 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions of the North Bay along the San Pablo and San Francisco Bays. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.6 ft above normal (6.58 ft MLLW) at 8:11 PM on Wednesday the 10th, 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:51 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft MLLW) at 9:34 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 13 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions near the San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 851 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft MLLW) at 934 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 13 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions of the North Bay along the San Pablo and San Francisco Bays. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.6 ft above normal (6.58 ft MLLW) at 811 PM on Wednesday the 10th, 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 851 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft MLLW) at 934 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

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Coco Rocha’s Return to Fashion Begins With Bags

It's a limited-edition capsule collection and a collaboration involving Baggallini and Xcel Brands.

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College sticker prices top $100,000 at 16 schools — but many students pay significantly less

The cost of attendance at a growing number of colleges is now more than six figures a year, according to data from The Princeton Review.

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Comedian Adam Friedland to Relaunch Show on Spotify, Plus New World Cup-Focused Series With Ringer

Comedian Adam Friedland is set to bring “The Adam Friedland Show” to Spotify in July. The talk show will relaunch with its third season and partner with the streaming service for ad sales and distribution across all podcast platforms. “I couldn’t be more excited. I asked my colleagues at Spotify for a Spotify premium membership, […]

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Communities push for affordable housing as part of Stanford growth plan

As Stanford University prepares to apply for a major campus expansion, residents and city leaders from surrounding communities have been clamoring for the new growth plan to include plenty of affordable housing, according to the university.

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Communities push for affordable housing as part of Stanford growth plan

As Stanford University prepares to apply for a major campus expansion, residents and city leaders from surrounding communities have been clamoring for the new growth plan to include plenty of affordable housing, according to the university.

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Communities push for affordable housing as part of Stanford growth plan

As Stanford University prepares to apply for a major campus expansion, residents and city leaders from surrounding communities have been clamoring for the new growth plan to include plenty of affordable housing, according to the university.

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Communities push for affordable housing as part of Stanford growth plan

As Stanford University prepares to apply for a major campus expansion, residents and city leaders from surrounding communities have been clamoring for the new growth plan to include plenty of affordable housing, according to the university.

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Connecticut Drivers to Lose License for Repeatedly Failing to Stop for School Bus

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed a bill into law mandating a six-month suspension of a driver’s license of any driver who, upon a third or subsequent time, is caught violating the state law on stopping for school buses. Under …

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Consultant Diversity Labs Forced to Shut Down After DEI Investigation by FTC

An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into diversity, equity and inclusion at a consultancy for law firms and legal departments has forced the company to shut down. The FTC said Diversity Lab LLC used “discriminatory DEI employment practices” in …

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Crews make progress battling fire at Camp Pendleton; evacuations lifted

A brush fire at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday threatened structures and temporarily prompted an evacuation order for the base's golf course and evacuation warnings in nearby areas of Oceanside.

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Cush Jumbo Talks ‘Criminal Record’ Season 2, June and Hegarty’s Odd Bond and [SPOILER’S] Shocking Death

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from the Season 2 finale of “Criminal Record” now streaming on Apple TV. In the second season of Apple TV’s captivating crime drama, “Criminal Record,” Detective Sergeant June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) finds herself investigating the horrifying death of a young man at the hands of a right-wing, […]

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DOJ reaches second settlement on youth gender care

A new era of American sunscreen, NIAID taps new acting director, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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David Briscoe, AP journalist who chronicled Philippines' democratic revolution, dies at 82

Longtime Associated Press journalist David Briscoe has died at 82

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David Harbour Says “False” Millie Bobby Brown Harassment Claim Article Triggered “a Breakdown”

Harbour says an inaccurate report concerning his 'Stranger Things' co-star triggered a mental health episode, while also admitting, "Times of extreme stress ... can cause somewhat erratic behavior, and it’s embarrassing, and I’m ashamed of it."

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Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins

She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two of her Senate Republican colleagues their reelection.

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Democrat Fiona Ma, Republican Gloria Romero to face off in race for lieutenant governor

State Treasurer Fiona Ma and former California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero secure spots on the November election ballot in the race for lieutenant governor.

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Deputies called after juveniles ride e-bikes through Walmart aisles in Orange County

Deputies were called after two young riders were spotted driving e-bikes through Walmart aisles in Lake Forest, nearly striking shoppers.

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Diabetes association leader apologizes for expulsion of members, pledges to rebuild trust

Five days after five members of the American Diabetes Association were ushered out of its annual scientific sessions in New Orleans for handing out an editorial criticizing federal research cuts,…

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Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump

For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.

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Director's Guild reaches tentative deal with studios

In striking a tentative deal with major studios, the Directors Guild is the last of the Hollywood unions to do so in this year's negotiation cycle.

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Directors Guild Reaches Four-Year Tentative Deal With Studios, Streamers

The deal will now go to the union’s national board for approval.

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Directors Guild of America Reaches Four-Year Deal With Major Studios

The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s round of major labor negotiations with little drama or fanfare. The DGA did not disclose the terms of the deal, which still must be approved by the union’s board and sent to the members for ratification. […]

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Disney releases new look at Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia in live action 'Moana' trailer

Watch Dwayne Johnson star in the new live action "Moana" trailer alongside Catherine Lagaʻaia. The film sails into theaters July 10.

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Disney+ sets exclusive streaming date for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

Return to Pandora! James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" begins streaming June 24, exclusively on Disney+. Join Jake Sully and Neytiri as they face the Ash People in the third chapter of the franchise.

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Dollar General’s Profitable Delivery Business Spurs Subscription Pilot

The discount retailer is delivering more than 80 percent of its orders from stores in one hour or less, with 40 percent of those orders delivered in under 30 minutes.

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Dozens of Graduate Hotel workers devastated by sudden layoffs

When dozens of service workers at the Graduate Hotel in downtown Palo Alto were suddenly laid off in April, some were told it was because management planned to close down the restaurant on the ground floor.

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Dozens of Immigrant Workers Detained at Carolina Metal Castings Plant After Raid

A two-year investigation into immigrants with fake identity documents led to federal officials detaining 48 workers at a South Carolina metal casting business and six people facing state charges, including two top managers at the plant, authorities announced Thursday. Dozens …

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Drake’s Newest Fragrance Smells Like a Dream & Doubles as Brutalist Decor

Cloudar Eau de Parfum is the second perfume from the Canadian rapper's Better World Fragrance House line — here's where to shop it online.

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Driver smashes into Manhattan Beach laundromat, killing customer inside

A woman was killed Tuesday night after a driver drove into a laundromat in Manhattan Beach, according to police.

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EBMUD approves emergency repairs for punctured Alameda sewer line

The East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors on Tuesday approved an emergency resolution to repair an essential wastewater pipe puncture that occurred in the city of Alameda.  The pipe, known as the Alameda interceptor, sits just below a storm drain and serves as a sewer line for both Alameda Island and Bay Farm […] The post EBMUD approves emergency repairs for punctured Alameda sewer line appeared first on Local News Matters .

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EXCLUSIVE: Alo Launches Summer Atelier Collection Line

The brand launches the summer collection with campaign imagery shot on the French Riviera featuring Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo.

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EXCLUSIVE: Issa Makes a Comeback, Offering Bold Prints, Silky Draped Dresses for a New Generation

The contemporary brand lands at London's Rainbowwave showroom this week, and will launch direct-to-consumer sales in October.

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Earth’s stratosphere is a mysterious superhighway for microbes

Well-known microbes that grow on our crops, our gardens, even our skin have been found thriving at two to three times the flying height of a commercial jetliner.

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El producto químico que provocó las evacuaciones de Garden Grove se almacena en toda California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bomberos desplegados cerca de una instalación aeroespacial en Garden Grove durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos se enfrentaron a dos posibles escenarios catastróficos : o bien un tanque […]

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El producto químico que provocó las evacuaciones de Garden Grove se almacena en toda California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bomberos desplegados cerca de una instalación aeroespacial en Garden Grove durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos se enfrentaron a dos posibles escenarios catastróficos : o bien un tanque […]

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El producto químico que provocó las evacuaciones de Garden Grove se almacena en toda California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bomberos desplegados cerca de una instalación aeroespacial en Garden Grove durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos se enfrentaron a dos posibles escenarios catastróficos : o bien un tanque […]

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El producto químico que provocó las evacuaciones de Garden Grove se almacena en toda California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bomberos desplegados cerca de una instalación aeroespacial en Garden Grove durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos se enfrentaron a dos posibles escenarios catastróficos : o bien un tanque […]

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El producto químico que provocó las evacuaciones de Garden Grove se almacena en toda California

Hay 14 instalaciones en California que almacenan metacrilato de metilo, la sustancia química que estuvo a punto de provocar una catástrofe en Garden Grove. Descubre cuáles hay cerca de ti.

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El republicano Steve Hilton se enfrentará a Becerra en noviembre por la gobernación de California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El republicano Steve Hilton pasará a la segunda vuelta de las elecciones generales de noviembre en la carrera por la gobernación de California, donde se enfrentará al demócrata Xavier Becerra en una contienda […]

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El republicano Steve Hilton se enfrentará a Becerra en noviembre por la gobernación de California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El republicano Steve Hilton pasará a la segunda vuelta de las elecciones generales de noviembre en la carrera por la gobernación de California, donde se enfrentará al demócrata Xavier Becerra en una contienda […]

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El republicano Steve Hilton se enfrentará a Becerra en noviembre por la gobernación de California

Hilton avanza a las elecciones generales de noviembre, donde se enfrentará al veterano político Xavier Becerra.

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El republicano Steve Hilton se enfrentará a Becerra en noviembre por la gobernación de California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El republicano Steve Hilton pasará a la segunda vuelta de las elecciones generales de noviembre en la carrera por la gobernación de California, donde se enfrentará al demócrata Xavier Becerra en una contienda […]

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El republicano Steve Hilton se enfrentará a Becerra en noviembre por la gobernación de California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El republicano Steve Hilton pasará a la segunda vuelta de las elecciones generales de noviembre en la carrera por la gobernación de California, donde se enfrentará al demócrata Xavier Becerra en una contienda […]

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Election update: With 66,000 ballots left to count, Camacho and Canepa declare victory in June primary

A week after Election Day, the San Mateo County Elections Office still has 66,000 primary election ballots to process but several candidates are headed to apparent victories.

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Election update: With 66,000 ballots left to count, Camacho and Canepa declare victory in June primary

A week after Election Day, the San Mateo County Elections Office still has 66,000 primary election ballots to process but several candidates are headed to apparent victories.

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Engineered hookworms could one day dispense drugs from inside your gut

In a first, researchers genetically modified hookworms. It’s a step toward turning the parasites into living pharmacies.

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Ethnic studies teacher swapped approved curriculum for Sydney Sweeney, ‘Nazi’ Musk lessons

A Washington High class’ materials largely replaced the district’s ethnic studies textbook, raising questions about district oversight of classroom instruction.

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Eva Longoria Swaps Cannes Platforms for Sleek Black Mules in Los Angeles

She attended the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Kickoff on Tuesday.

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Extremely rare tick-borne disease resurfaces in California

The rare bacteria was first discovered in Sonoma County.

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FBI executes search warrant at site of Garden Grove chemical meltdown scare

Thousands of residents surrounding the tank had to be evacuated over Memorial Day weekend.

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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

The warrant signed by a federal judge last week approved the seizure of documents and records related to the "storage, use, or disposal" of methyl methacrylate, the chemical inside the affected tank.

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FBI serves search warrants at Contra Costa assessor’s office, outgoing assessor’s home

The FBI served three federal search warrants Tuesday morning at the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office, as well as two residences, including that of the outgoing assessor, as part of an ongoing investigation. Outgoing County Assessor Gus Kramer’s home on West Arlington Street in Martinez was searched by the FBI, as well as a residence […] The post FBI serves search warrants at Contra Costa assessor’s office, outgoing assessor’s home appeared first on Local News Matters .

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FDA’s Greenlight of Old Chemical Offers Chance To Restore Faith in Sunscreen

The FDA has approved the sunscreen chemical bemotrizinol, a UV light filter that has been available in Europe, Asia, and Australia for more than 20 years. Health advocates and skin care industry groups alike are hopeful it can restore faith in sunscreen.

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Fact Brief: Is San Jose home to one of the last three Japantowns in the United States?

The post Fact Brief: Is San Jose home to one of the last three Japantowns in the United States? appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Fans Choose Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ as Best World Cup Song of All Time: Full Results

Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" finished a very close second.

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Federal search warrant served at Garden Grove aerospace facility after chemical tank crisis

A federal search warrant was served at the Garden Grove aerospace facility where a compromised tank carrying a toxic chemical forced evacuations.

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Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists who are accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial tie...

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Film Academy Taps Glenn Close, Floyd Norman and Ridley Scott for Honorary Awards, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler for Thalberg Award

None of this year's five honorees have previously been recognized with a competitive Oscar. Close has been nominated eight times, Scott four and Vachon and Koffler once.

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Flesh-Eating Cattle Parasite Spreads Beyond Texas

Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a resurgent pest that could devastate the nation’s cattle industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced …

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Foreign Investments in Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Under Review by European Union

The Federal Communications Commission is also probing financing from Gulf sovereign wealth funds, which will own nearly half of the combined company.

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Former Fox News Host Steve Hilton Comes in Second in California Primary, Will Challenge Xavier Becerra for Governor

The small-government Republican holds off progressive Tom Steyer and sets up a Fox News vs. Biden-flavored race.

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Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is delayed. The new 13-inch Framework flagship was set to launch in June, but shipments from the first batch are now expected in July - and there's still a chance some shipments could slip to early August. If you're not in the first batch, your Laptop 13 Pro shifts from […] The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is delayed. The new 13-inch Framework flagship was set to launch in June, but shipments from the first batch are now expected in July - and there's still a chance some shipments could slip to early August. If you're not in the first batch, your Laptop 13 Pro shifts from a July shipment to August, though some could be as late as early September. Framework informed customers who preordered a Laptop 13 Pro of the delay via email, outlining the reasons for the extra wait. The main culprits are the new haptic trackpad and custom display. Mainboard preorders and

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French-Italian bistro and wine bar The Rendezvous opens in Palo Alto

Fans of French bistro Pastis, a staple of Palo Alto’s Cal Ave for more than a decade before it closed in 2022, can once again enjoy its signature escargot, mussels and pate at The Rendezvous, a new bistro and wine bar on Page Mill Road.

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French-Italian bistro and wine bar The Rendezvous opens in Palo Alto

Fans of French bistro Pastis, a staple of Palo Alto’s Cal Ave for more than a decade before it closed in 2022, can once again enjoy its signature escargot, mussels and pate at The Rendezvous, a new bistro and wine bar on Page Mill Road.

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French-Italian bistro and wine bar The Rendezvous opens in Palo Alto

Fans of French bistro Pastis, a staple of Palo Alto’s Cal Ave for more than a decade before it closed in 2022, can once again enjoy its signature escargot, mussels and pate at The Rendezvous, a new bistro and wine bar on Page Mill Road.

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Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 3:38AM PDT until June 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. Locally temperatures may drop to near or just below freezing early Wednesday morning. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County and Eastern and South-central Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Central and Eastern Lake County and Klamath Basin. In California, this includes areas east of McCloud, Dorris, Tulelake, Tennant, Newell, Canby, Likely, Alturas, Davis Creek and surrounding areas. In Oregon, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Merrill, Chiloquin, Lakeview, Valley Falls, Silver Lake and surrounding areas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 4:27PM PDT until June 11 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Widespread low temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. Freezing temperatures are expected in the northern portions of Klamath and Lake counties. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties and Modoc County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

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Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 8:13AM PDT until June 11 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...For Thursday morning, this includes areas near Tulelake and Alturas in California and Klamath Falls, Midland, Bonanza, and Winter Rim in Oregon. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Technology

GM Energy introduces V2G support and new energy storage battery chemistry

There are more than a quarter of a million V2G-capable GM EVs on the roads already.

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Gagosian and Olney Gleason to Present Solo Exhibition for Lee Krasner in France

The Paris show, which the galleries say is her first in France, will also be her first show with Gagosian.

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Game on! California mobilizes for a safe and successful FIFA World Cup 2026

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Gap Inc. Achieves Goal for Sustainable Cotton Sourcing

Cotton accounted for 70 percent of the company’s 2025 fiber consumption.

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Garden Grove, California news today: Federal search warrant being served at GKN Aerospace facility after possible chemical spill caused evacuation

There is Garden Grove, California news today. A federal search warrant is being served at the GKN Aerospace facility after a possible chemical spill caused evacuations.

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Getting Ready With Diego Boneta for the ‘Killing Castro’ Premiere Event in New York

The actor's new movie premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was toasted with a cocktail party by Tiffany's.

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Glen Walker is returning to broadcast news, months after being cut from KTLA

Earlier this year, KTLA cut a handful of its veteran broadcasters, including Glen Walker. He is now starting a new role as a rotating anchor on two of Fox's local L.A. news stations.

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Glenn Close, Ridley Scott & More to Receive Honorary Oscars: Full List

The awards will be presented at the 17th Governors Awards in November.

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Gold is in a bear market for the first time since 2022. How it got here.

It’s been 91 days since gold hit its recent peak — making for the quickest entry into a bear market since 2008.

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Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders up Fed rate hike bets

Precious metals were firmly in negative territory, as fears about inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate path weighed on investor sentiment.

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GoodFellas Gang Member Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Using a Firearm During Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering

A Georgia man was sentenced today to 186 months in prison and five years of supervised release for using a firearm during a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex, resulting in multiple victims, including a 6-year-old child. 

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Google DeepMind releases DiffusionGemma, a model that runs local AI 4x faster

Diffusion AI is most common in image generation, but it can make text outputs much faster.

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Google will save your Lens photos, Search Live recordings, and Translate audio for AI training

Google is making some changes to how it saves your interactions with Search. In an email sent to users, Google says it will save the images, files, audio, and video you use to search under a new "Search Services History" setting. That includes the images you search for with Google Lens, recordings from its real-time […] Google is making some changes to how it saves your interactions with Search. In an email sent to users, Google says it will save the images, files, audio, and video you use to search under a new "Search Services History" setting . That includes the images you search for with Google Lens, recordings from its real-time Search Live tool , voice searches, and phrases spoken into Translate, according to an update on the company's website . You can switch off the Search Services History setting and disable the "Save Media" option if you don't want Google to save these int

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Google won’t just admit it’s feeding YouTube creators to its music AI

If you've uploaded a song to YouTube, Google almost certainly considers your video fair game for training its Lyria music AI, it just won't admit it right now. A group of independent musicians is suing Google, claiming that it illegally used songs they uploaded to YouTube to train its Lyria 3 model. Google has filed […] A group of independent musicians is suing Google claiming it trained Lyria on their uploads. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge If you've uploaded a song to YouTube, Google almost certainly considers your video fair game for training its Lyria music AI, it just won't admit it right now. A group of independent musicians is suing Google , claiming that it illegally used songs they uploaded to YouTube to train its Lyria 3 model. Google has filed a motion to dismiss the case, saying: Their lawsuit is based on the unsupported hypothesis that Google trained on their speci

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Governor Newsom proclaims California State Parks Week

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Green Day’s Concert Offer Leads to Wild Road Trip in ‘Nimrods’ Trailer

Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace and Jenna Fischer star in Lee Kirk's comedy feature that hits theaters this summer after premiering at TIFF.

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Greta Lee Develops a Love Affair With Gianvito Rossi’s Heels During the ‘Toy Story 5’ Press Tour

The brand is her stylist's go-to for footwear.

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Guggenheim Museum to Livestream Select World Cup Matches, Screen Art Film on Legendary Football Star Zinédine Zidane

Douglas Gordan and Philippe Parreno’s Zidane, a 21st century portrait marks its 20th anniversary this year.

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HBO Wasn’t Built in a Day, and Neither Was ‘Rome’

The cable network’s period drama chronicling the fall of Julius Caesar earned nine Emmy nominations in 2006 and took home four wins.

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Hail to the Thief Version of Hamlet Heads to London

Radiohead’s 2003 album soundtracks the modern production of Shakespeare’s classic tale

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 10:50AM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 to 105 expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk on Thursday and Friday. * WHERE...The northern and central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in those more sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations as well, though Delta influence will better moderate local temperatures in the remainder of the Valley.

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 10:56AM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...-Moderate Heat Risk

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 11:37AM PDT until June 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...High temperatures between 90 and 103 for interior valleys and higher elevations. High temperatures between 85 and 96 degrees for the Bay Shoreline. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, and San Francisco Bay Shoreline. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 11:37AM PDT until June 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Temperatures between 90 and 95 for most areas, with some readings above 100 degrees. Hottest conditions across the East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, and The East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects primarily those individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 12:42AM PDT until June 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...High temperatures of 96 to 105 expected for most valley locations. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 2:38PM PDT until June 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...High temperatures of 96 to 105 expected for most valley locations. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 3:01AM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...-Moderate Heat Risk

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Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 5:52AM PDT until June 10 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 92 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast and Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

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Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 6:02PM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 to 105 expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk on Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...The northern and central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in those more sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations as well, though Delta influence will better moderate local temperatures in the remainder of the Valley.

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Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 6:41PM PDT until June 10 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 92 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast and Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

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Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 6:49PM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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Helado Tropical to Embark on Debut Tour

Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical are taking their new project across North America

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Here are all the red flags in the SpaceX IPO

You have to give Elon Musk credit for his vision —and chutzpah

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Here comes sunshine: ‘World’s first’ Grateful Dead drag band plays The Guild

The seven-piece Nashville-based BERTHA brings extra sparkle to favorite Grateful Dead songs. The band performs June 11.

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Here comes sunshine: ‘World’s first’ Grateful Dead drag band plays The Guild

The seven-piece Nashville-based BERTHA brings extra sparkle to favorite Grateful Dead songs. The band performs June 11.

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Here comes sunshine: ‘World’s first’ Grateful Dead drag band plays The Guild

The seven-piece Nashville-based BERTHA brings extra sparkle to favorite Grateful Dead songs. The band performs June 11.

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Here comes sunshine: ‘World’s first’ Grateful Dead drag band plays The Guild

The seven-piece Nashville-based BERTHA brings extra sparkle to favorite Grateful Dead songs. The band performs June 11.

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Here’s What This Weekend’s Super New Moon in Gemini Means for Every Star Sign

This powerful super new moon will have a profound effect on our emotions—particularly for this handful of star signs.

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Here’s why shares in SoftBank, no longer Japan’s most valuable, have fallen by a fifth in the last week

Concerns about the funding commitments for OpenAI have been widely circulated this year and it appears potential creditors are worried about the company’s failure to hit ambitious internal growth targets

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High Surf Advisory issued June 10 at 2:34PM PDT until June 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet, except 8 to 12 feet along Malibu. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

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Hiker who died in Runyon Canyon ID'd as Hollywood screenwriter, pal of Caitlyn Jenner

Authorities have identified the hiker who suffered a fatal medical emergency in Runyon Canyon as 78-year-old screenwriter William Hasley, who helped Caitlyn Jenner write a motivational book.

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Hilton advances to November governor’s race to face Becerra

Tuesday’s count concluded a week of ballot processing and settled months of speculation about the crowded field.

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Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Investigation Results in Federal Charges of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracies against Prolific Methamphetamine Trafficker Tied to United Cartels

A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment yesterday against Jaime “Jimmy” Sanchez Soriano, 45, of Mexico, a prolific drug trafficker who imported vast amounts of methamphetamine into the United States.

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Homicides are on decline in LA but shooting deaths of unhoused people remain disproportionately high

LAPD data shows at least 278 unhoused people have been shot and killed in Los Angeles since 2015. An investigation by LAist and The LA Local found that is an undercount.

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Homicides are on decline in LA but shooting deaths of unhoused people remain disproportionately high

LAPD data shows at least 278 unhoused people have been shot and killed in Los Angeles since 2015. An investigation by LAist and The LA Local found that is an undercount.

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Honda recalls 880,000 vehicles over possible rear suspension issue

The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.

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House of Dagmar Resort 2027

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How 1 Oakland Woman Is Building Community in an Increasingly Unaffordable Bay Area

An Oakland retiree responds to rising housing costs, homelessness and isolation by opening her home, helping neighbors and building community.

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How Did the Generational Change Movement Do in California’s Election?

Young Democratic challengers took on their party’s aging congressional representatives, but incumbents largely held on.

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How Music Industry Execs Rest, Relax & Recoup at Some of the Most Musical Venues in America

We’re taking our readers through a few lodging options in cities like Chicago and Nashville, where jazz, blues and country music reign supreme.

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How To Prove You’re Not AI

In a world where everything looks fake, how do we know what’s real?

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How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2020, with the death of George Floyd still dominating the national conversation over police accountability, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law taking away responsibility for investigating fatal police shootings from local authorities and putting it in the hands of the state attorney […]

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How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability

Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can't be decertified or prosecuted, a CalMatters investigation shows.

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How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2020, with the death of George Floyd still dominating the national conversation over police accountability, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law taking away responsibility for investigating fatal police shootings from local authorities and putting it in the hands of the state attorney […]

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How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2020, with the death of George Floyd still dominating the national conversation over police accountability, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law taking away responsibility for investigating fatal police shootings from local authorities and putting it in the hands of the state attorney […]

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How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2020, with the death of George Floyd still dominating the national conversation over police accountability, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law taking away responsibility for investigating fatal police shootings from local authorities and putting it in the hands of the state attorney […]

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How exploding investor euphoria and leveraged ETFs turned one stock-market bull cautious

A Barclays strategist explains why it’s time to turn cautious on U.S. stocks, and what it will take for him to turn bullish again.

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How pandemic car shortages are still making new and used cars expensive

Pandemic-era shortages are still pushing up used car prices, and automakers learned lessons from that time that stands to keep supply tight

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How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. There are growing warnings that, without a stronger response, this Ebola outbreak could become one of the deadliest. William Brangham takes a closer look with Jeremy Konyndyk, the president of Refugees International. In 2014, he ran USAID's foreign disaster assistance when Ebola broke out in Africa.

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How to Explore Muir Woods After Dark (If You Can Get a Ticket)

A free in-demand night tour offers a new take on exploring the old-growth redwood forest — and an unforgettable evening in nature.

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Human-driven sea-level rise increased frequency of extreme coastal flooding: Study

Human-driven sea level rise has increased how often extreme coastal flooding occurs around the world, according to a study released Wednesday

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I Didn't Think I Needed a Scalp Serum Until I Tried These

Better hair starts with scalp care—and the best scalp serums offer easy to apply formulas that hydrate, detox, or promote hair growth (or all of the above).

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California

In Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day,' the aliens are here — but the wonderment isn't

Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor race around the Midwest trying to expose UFOs in a hectic adventure that lacks intelligent life.

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In trial opening, feds accuse man of lighting Palisades fire as 'revenge' on the wealthy

In opening statements, federal prosecutors accuse Jonathan Rinderknecht of starting a fire that reignited as the Palisades Fire to get 'revenge' against society.

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Independent 20th Century Heads to the Breuer With Its Biggest Edition Yet

"It's going to feel activated and engaged every single day," said the fair's founder, Elizabeth Dee.

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Inflation likely reached 3-year high last month as Iran war spikes gas prices

Consumer prices probably jumped in May for the third straight month, heightening concerns for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve and underscoring the threat rising costs pose for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

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Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

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Inflation topped 4% in May as CPI surged to highest level in 3 years

The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.

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Inside Renaissance High: students photograph their school amid threat of closure

Students share why the continuation school is critical to their success The post Inside Renaissance High: students photograph their school amid threat of closure appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .

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Inside ‘Toy Story 5’ World Premiere: Taylor Swift & Randy Newman’s Friendly Duet & More Magical Moments

Billboard takes you inside Tuesday night's Hollywood premiere, where Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" live debut was just part of the story.

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Inszone Acquires Professional Insurance Strategies in Arizona

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Professional Insurance Strategies LLC in Arizona. Founded in 2006 by Gary Hanson, Professional Insurance Strategies was built to serve complex, niche industries. The firm specializes in the construction and public transportation sectors. Sacramento, California-based Inszone is …

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California

Is California’s Election System ‘Crooked’? An Election Integrity Expert Weighs In

An election integrity expert explains why California's vote counting takes so long and whether the state can do anything to improve public trust.

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Is Hollywood Fringe finally becoming the theater festival that L.A. deserves?

After 16 years, Hollywood Fringe is finally becoming the kind of cohesive festival that L.A. deserves. Most surprisingly, the super-powered new version of the massive theater festival was born out of COVID disruption.

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I’m 60, retired with $3 million. My fiancée, 55, only has $1 million and plans to keep working. Are we compatible?

“Although she is quite frugal, she has not been particularly diligent with investing.”

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JI BLUE’s ‘Keshiki’ Hits No. 1 as Arashi Charts Record 24 Songs Simultaneously on Japan Hot 100

Bowing at No. 3 is Lienel's "Melo Collection,” the debut single from the six-member EBiDAN-affiliated group that made its major-label debut on June 3.

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Technology

Jack White Previews New Album ‘Frozen Charlotte’ With Latest Single ‘Dollar Bill’

The musician will release Frozen Charlotte in full on July 10

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Jack White Releasing New Album Next Month

Listen to “Dollar Bill” from No Name follow-up Frozen Charlatan

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Jason Wu Brings Fashion, Heritage and Doll Design Full Circle at LACMA

For “Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity,” Wu customized more than 50 exhibition mannequins and debuts Atomic Lab's inaugural Vault Series doll.

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Jim Cramer says one of SpaceX's biggest risks is this group of investors

CNBC's Jim Cramer said one of the biggest risks facing the SpaceX IPO is speculators who may rush to sell shares shortly after the stock begins trading.

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Jimmy Kimmel Rents Spencer Pratt a U-Haul After He Loses L.A. Mayoral Race: ‘We Are So, So Sorry to See You Go’

Jimmy Kimmel is making sure Spencer Pratt keeps his promise to move out of Los Angeles after losing the mayoral race. During his “Jimmy Kimmel Live” monologue on Tuesday, the late-night host riffed on Pratt’s loss — and even rented the former reality star a U-Haul — after Nithya Raman overtook him and advanced to […]

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Jon Stewart Compares Trump Leaving the White House to Iron Man Exiting the MCU: Will MAGA ‘Buy Someone Else Running That Universe?’

If Donald Trump is the leader of the MAGA-verse, what happens after the credits roll on his presidency? At an intimate FYC event in New York on Tuesday, the hosts of “The Daily Show” got to comparing POTUS’ universe to the MCU. That makes Jordan Klepper, who often interviews (and humiliates) Trump fans outside rallies […]

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José Carreras to Host All-Star Stadium Concert In Australia

Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Katherine Jenkins and Ronan Keating are among the first wave of artists confirmed for the one-off concert in Brisbane, the future Olympic city.

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California

Jury mulls case of Golden Gate Bridge pro-Palestinian protesters facing prison terms

THE FATE OF SEVEN PROTESTERS facing about a decade in prison for stopping traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 during a demonstration against what they said was U.S. support for Israel’s war crimes in Gaza now rests in the hands of a San Francisco jury. Closing arguments concluded on Friday in San Francisco […] The post Jury mulls case of Golden Gate Bridge pro-Palestinian protesters facing prison terms appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Justice Department Finds University of California Davis Medical School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it determined the University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Davis Med), discriminates based on race in its admissions process, violating the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ( SFFA ). The determination follows a six-month investigation by the Department into Davis Med’s admissions practices.

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Justice Department, FBI Disable 13 Websites Backed by Suspected Chinese Agents That Sought Sensitive U.S. Information from Security Clearance Holders

Thirteen internet domains used to target U.S. persons, including current and former security clearance holders with access to classified and sensitive U.S. government information, were seized today by federal authorities.

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Technology

Kalshi adds required employment verification for some prediction market bets

The CFTC is considering its first regulation for prediction markets, as arrests over "insider trading" on everything from military operations to Google Search data continue to stack up. As CoinDesk reports, a notice of proposed rulemaking says "the proposal would establish a structured framework for evaluating whether such contracts involve an activity enumerated in Section […] The CFTC is considering its first regulation for prediction markets, as arrests over "insider trading" on everything from military operations to Google Search data continue to stack up. As CoinDesk reports, a notice of proposed rulemaking says "the proposal would establish a structured framework for evaluating whether such contracts involve an activity enumerated in Section 5c(c)(5)(C) of the Commodity Exchange Act -activity that involves terrorism, assassination, war, gaming, or conduct that is unlawful und

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Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder over Texas track meet stabbing, sentenced to 35 years in prison

Karmelo Anthony, now 19, has been found guilty of murder over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Texas last year.

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Kent State’s School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of New York City Fashion Program

The program immerses 150 students in real-world fashion education alongside working industry professionals for a semester-long experience.

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Kids rely on AI before adults for homework help, health and personal problems, study finds

Many children and teens are turning to artificial intelligence for help with homework, questions about their health and body and personal problems before turning to an adult, according to a new national survey from Common Sense Media.

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L.A. is hosting free World Cup watch parties at county and city parks. Here's where to find them

The L.A. county and city parks and recreation departments are hosting free World Cup watch parties across the region.

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LISTEN: How NBC Created the Broadcast Network Paradigm and Other Firsts; Andy Cohen Reflects on 20 Years of ‘Real Housewives’

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety‘s Michael Schneider discusses Variety’s plans to take a long look at NBC’s centennial and its role in advancing mass media in the electronic age with the creation of the first radio network. And we have highlights from Kate Aurthur’s recent sit-down with Andy Cohen at the Newport […]

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Large south swell brings massive waves to SoCal beaches

A beach hazard is in effect until Thursday afternoon.

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Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds

A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive ICE facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions, even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors.

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Lee Chang-Dong to Receive Malaysian Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Honor

The revered 'Burning' and 'Peppermint Candy' auteur will be feted at the Kuala Lumpur festival, running July 18-25, while he also readies his latest feature, which is backed by Netflix and tipped as a potential Venice Film Festival contender.

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Lela Rose Resort 2027

Lela Rose Resort 2027

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Logitech’s foldable mouse is for people who refuse to carry a mouse with them

The Mobi Fold is an $80 Bluetooth mouse with a silicone-wrapped hinge.

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Logitech’s new Mobi Fold squeezes a lot of functionality into a tiny folding mouse

Logitech finally announced its new ultraportable travel mouse following leaked marketing images that spoiled the surprise last month. As the name implies, the Mobi Fold is a compact mouse that can fold in half using a hinge that can pivot about 130 degrees. At $79.99 in graphite, off-white, lilac, and sand color options, the Mobi […] The Mobi Fold feels like a full-sized mouse when opened and includes a touch panel for scrolling. Logitech finally announced its new ultraportable travel mouse following leaked marketing images that spoiled the surprise last month . As the name implies, the Mobi Fold is a compact mouse that can fold in half using a hinge that can pivot about 130 degrees. At $79.99 in graphite, off-white, lilac, and sand color options, the Mobi Fold isn’t Logitech’s lightest or cheapest mouse, but it’s definitely one of its smallest and a well-featured alternative to yo

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Looming Medicaid Cuts Supercharge California’s Latest Labor-Industry Fight

One of California’s largest healthcare unions is sponsoring two initiatives that would regulate community clinics and cap executive and managerial pay at hospitals and physician groups. In the most recent eruption of a long-standing feud, the measures have drawn fierce opposition from a wide swath of the medical industry.

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Louis Vuitton, UNICEF Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

The French luxury brand is auctioning off a unique Louis Vuitton clock to raise funds for the humanitarian organization.

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LoveShackFancy Resort 2027: Heavy Handed

Designer Rebecca Hessel Cohen didn't hold back on a new range of decadent fabrics, all-out embellishments and rich jewel tones for LoveShackFancy's resort 2027 offering.

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Lurie, Curry, Coppola, and Crenn: SF’s biggest stars drop video ‘love letter’ to the city

The celeb-studded clip, directed by Joe Talbot, features a coyote and Daniel Lurie dropping an F-bomb.

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L’Rain Returns With New Album Fata Morgana

Taja Cheek’s project thunders back to life with infernal single “Soulless Cycle”

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M 4.7 - 23 km E of Pāpa‘ikou, Hawaii

PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - IV DYFI? - IV Time 2026-06-10 08:37:40 UTC 2026-06-10 08:37:40 UTC at epicenter Location 19.784°N 154.866°W Depth 39.18 km (24.35 mi)

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Man fights off bear with a hatchet in Mammoth Lakes

A young bear attacking two humans is "extremely rare," authorities said.

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Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition

Lawsuit: "Police let an error-prone AI system stand in for an investigation."

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Marin County supervisors approve 337-home redevelopment of former seminary property

The Marin County Board of Supervisors has approved a redevelopment plan for the former Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary property in Strawberry. The approval Tuesday clears the way for 337 housing units, with a senior living facility and other amenities on the 101-acre site. The former seminary property, which drapes the upper slopes of the […] The post Marin County supervisors approve 337-home redevelopment of former seminary property appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Massachusetts Cites Worsening Drought Conditions as Summer Arrives

Citing continued below-average rainfall and worsening dry conditions, Massachusetts officials have declared a significant drought (Level 2) in the Southeast, Cape Cod, and Islands regions of the state. Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper said the designation also recognizes …

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Measure ER backers celebrate passage of half-cent sales tax for healthcare

The sales tax increase is expected to raise about $1 billion a year to fund the region's safety net healthcare system.

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Medicaid cuts reignite clash between California health worker unions, hospitals

The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a costly battle between California's medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions.

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Menlo Park resident opens French-Italian bistro and wine bar The Rendezvous

Fans of French bistro Pastis, a staple of Palo Alto’s Cal Ave for more than a decade before it closed in 2022, can once again enjoy its signature escargot, mussels and pate at The Rendezvous, a new bistro and wine bar on Page Mill Road.

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Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe Reunite with Oliver Stone for Drama ‘White Lies’

Ellen Barkin and Homer Gere, the son of Richard Gere, is also in the feature that shot in Italy.

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Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block

Officials in the US and Canada are planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the coming days for a new C$6.4 billion ($4.6 billion) bridge linking Michigan to the province of Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block earlier this year. …

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Microsoft is disabling Office 2019 for Mac next month

Microsoft's Office 2019 apps for Mac will stop working next month, because the company isn't renewing a certificate that validates Office licenses. Owners of Office 2019 for Mac are being warned they'll have to purchase Office 2024 or a Microsoft 365 subscription if they want to continue editing documents. Microsoft previously promised that "all your […] Microsoft's Office 2019 apps for Mac will stop working next month, because the company isn't renewing a certificate that validates Office licenses. Owners of Office 2019 for Mac are being warned they'll have to purchase Office 2024 or a Microsoft 365 subscription if they want to continue editing documents. Microsoft previously promised that "all your Office 2019 apps will continue to function," when it announced end of support in 2023. The company then quietly updated that support note last month to remove the mention of apps conti

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Microsoft restricts Claude Fable for employees over data retention concerns

Anthropic released Claude Fable, its first Mythos-class AI model, yesterday and it's already causing concerns inside Microsoft. Sources tell me that Microsoft is limiting the use of Claude Fable 5 for employees because of Anthropic's new data retention requirements. While Microsoft quickly rolled out Claude Fable 5 to its GitHub Copilot and Foundry customers, I'm […] Anthropic released Claude Fable , its first Mythos-class AI model, yesterday and it's already causing concerns inside Microsoft. Sources tell me that Microsoft is limiting the use of Claude Fable 5 for employees because of Anthropic's new data retention requirements. While Microsoft quickly rolled out Claude Fable 5 to its GitHub Copilot and Foundry customers, I'm told the model isn't available in the model picker that Microsoft employees use for internal versions of GitHub Copilot. All other Claude models are still av

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Microsoft, like, totally gets why students are booing AI-pilled graduation speakers

New college graduates around the country have been booing and heckling commencement speakers who hype up AI. Microsoft would like everyone to talk it out. In a blog post running more than 3,100 words, Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith addressed the recent spate of viral clips from graduation ceremonies, like former Google CEO […] New college graduates around the country have been booing and heckling commencement speakers who hype up AI . Microsoft would like everyone to talk it out. In a blog post running more than 3,100 words, Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith addressed the recent spate of viral clips from graduation ceremonies, like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt getting an earful at the University of Arizona , or the speaker in Florida who seemed surprised when students booed at the mention of AI as "the next industrial revolution." The videos speak to a

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Miriam Margolyes to Receive Raindance Icon Award, Reveals Feature Plans for Oscar-Nominated Short ‘A Friend of Dorothy’: ‘There Is Room to Expand’ (EXCLUSIVE)

British actress Miriam Margolyes will receive this year’s Raindance Icon Award at the Raindance Film Festival, taking place in London between June 17-26. Margolyes will receive her accolade at the festival’s opening gala on June 17 after the U.K. premiere of Michel Parandi’s “April X.” Raindance will give two other Icon Awards this year: to […]

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Model Suing Kanye West Alleges Rapper’s Behavior on Music Video Set ‘Just Felt Wrong’

Jennifer An alleges West assaulted her during the filming of La Roux’s “In for the Kill” video in 2010

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Mold found in walls of shuttered Sebastopol library; closure continues during remediation

The Sebastopol Regional Library will remain closed after its abrupt closure and environmental investigation last week revealed mold within wall cavities. The city of Sebastopol and Sonoma County Library released a joint statement Tuesday providing an update on the environmental investigation. The release said testing was conducted on peeling wallpaper in the staff room and […] The post Mold found in walls of shuttered Sebastopol library; closure continues during remediation appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Mountain View opens cooling centers as temperatures spike

Summer doesn’t officially start until later this month, but hot weather is coming early, with the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for Mountain View on Thursday.

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Moving crowds is the goal: Bay Area transit agencies add late-night World Cup service

Several Bay Area transit agencies have announced their plans for late-night coordinated services during the FIFA World Cup, with the goal to move people around the region safely and efficiently. General managers from BART, Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority gathered in downtown San Francisco’s […] The post Moving crowds is the goal: Bay Area transit agencies add late-night World Cup service appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Musab Balbale Departs CVS Health; Zach Dennett Named Interim Merchandising Leader

After four years as chief merchandising officer, Balbale has departed CVS.

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Museum Rietberg’s A Kind of Paradise: Colonial-Era Photography in Contemporary Art is Balm for the Scars of European Conquest

A new group exhibition in Zurich surveys the state of global photographic heritage through the work of twenty renowned artists.

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My elderly mother and I own a home together. Will Medicaid force its sale?

“My sister thinks Medicaid will take the house my mom and I own together.”

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My plumber charged $160 to fix the cistern on my toilet — but created another problem. Do I pay again?

“The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise.”

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México Canta 2026 Focuses on Regional Music Amid New Restrictions: ‘Glorifying Violence Is a Trend’

The Secretary of Culture explains to Billboard why the government-sponsored contest will focus on traditional Mexican music projects.

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NYC Street Named for Jimi Hendrix After 56-Year Petition

Jimi Hendrix Way sits just down the street from the guitarist’s legendary Electric Lady Studios

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Nancy Mace's political career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary

After a decade of roiling South Carolina and national politics, Rep. Nancy Mace finished a distant fifth in her state's Republican primary for governor.

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Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary

Rep. Nancy Mace has finished a distant fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, leaving her political future uncertain

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Nearly a million passports and photo IDs were left unprotected on the public internet

Typing a few letters and numbers into my web browser, I find myself gaping at the identity documents of complete strangers. The passport of a young woman from Germany. The passport of a man from Spain with glasses resting on his head. The front and back of another man's driver's license, a stereotypically goofy expression […] Typing a few letters and numbers into my web browser, I find myself gaping at the identity documents of complete strangers. The passport of a young woman from Germany. The passport of a man from Spain with glasses resting on his head. The front and back of another man's driver's license, a stereotypically goofy expression on his face. They were all sitting unprotected at public URLs, with no password or access control of any sort. If I sent you a link, you could have looked at someone's passport. "We have to do something about it as fast as possible, because p

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New FDA-approved Sunscreen Ingredient to Hit U.S. Shelves Within Months

Earlier this week, the FDA approved the first new sunscreen ingredient in decades, paving the way for more advanced formulations.

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New Tariffs Could Shift Costs Onto Suppliers and Workers, Cascale Says

The multi-stakeholder organization's Better Buying program warned that how brands and retailers respond to mounting costs could reshape supplier stability, working conditions and long-term business resilience.

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New signals, ramps aim to make Charleston rail crossing safer

The bustling intersection of Alma Street and Charleston Road has many well-documented problems. Drivers stop on the nearby train tracks. Cyclists queue in the no-queue zone. Left-turning cars get trapped when the gate comes down, sometimes with consequences.

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News Wrap: Bill Gates says he made 'grave error' by meeting with Epstein

In our news wrap Wednesday, Bill Gates told a congressional panel he made a "grave error in judgment" by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the government of Cuba not to seek out weapons that could strike the U.S. or its military bases and tensions remain high in Northern Ireland following anti-immigrant violence brought on by a stabbing attack.

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Niall Horan Sets the Table for ‘Dinner Party’ Tour of Australia

The Irish pop star will play arenas in four Australian cities in early 2027.

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Nick Reiner Seeks Release of Trust Funds to Pay for Legal Defense in Parents’ Murders

Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has petitioned a Los Angeles probate court for release of trust funds in order to pay for his legal defense in the murders of his parents. Reiner’s attorneys argue that he should be able access a trust that was set up by his parents shortly after his […]

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Nike’s Big Bubble Air Max 95 Is Becoming an Unexpected Homage to 7-Eleven

Specifically tied to the convenience store in Japan.

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Nobody needs AI to search the Internet, court says in ruling against Google

Google AI Overview court loss in Germany could spell doom for AI search industry.

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OB-GYN association, deviating from CDC guidance, issues its own vaccine recommendations

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a recommended vaccine schedule during pregnancy, one that diverges from CDC guidance.

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OB-GYNs release their own vaccine schedule, rejecting RFK Jr.'s meddling

Thirteen other medical groups have already endorsed the independent schedule.

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Oakland city workers shut down meeting, hold rally to demand fair contract

Hundreds of Oakland city workers disrupted a council meeting Tuesday to demand a fair contract. The workers, represented by IFPTE Local 21, a union that represents more than 1,000 city employees, stormed into the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting at City Hall around noon. They shouted slogans and raised signs calling for fair cost-of-living […] The post Oakland city workers shut down meeting, hold rally to demand fair contract appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently

A local resident who died recently includes: John Dave Eakin.

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Oil Tankers Go Dark to Sneak More Barrels of Oil Through Hormuz

Off the coast of Oman over the weekend, 16 tankers clustered together to transfer millions of barrels of oil that had been stranded in the Persian Gulf. A month ago, that area had been entirely empty. They’re part of a …

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Oil prices jump after Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for failing at peace deal

Oil prices rose after the U.S. launched military strikes against Iran, raising concerns that renewed clashes may threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Olympic ticket sales reopen in August. Here’s what we know about the upcoming drop

LA28 say the second drop will offer tickets across all sports, at a range of price points.

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One Shot: How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' made its climactic battle so 'sinister'

Getting inside Dunk's helmet helped viewers get inside his head during the first season's harrowing 'trial by seven,' explains cinematographer Gustav Danielsson.

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One of L.A.'s most personal theater experiences is disguised as a tarot reading

Koryn Wicks' 'You Must Be Here for the Reading' relies heavily on audience participation and a willingness to be vulnerable.

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OnlyFans creator gets prison after fetish session turns deadly for customer

Michaela Rylaarsdam, an OnlyFans creator who duct taped a man's mouth and put a plastic bag over his head during a fatal fetish recording, was sentenced to four years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

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Op-ed: AAHPI month is over, but the work is not

In May, we celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to honor the contributions, cultures and resilience of our communities. Now that the month has passed, we find ourselves thinking less about celebration and more about responsibility. The responsibility to protect what belonging truly means for every person in Mountain View, Santa... The post Op-ed: AAHPI month is over, but the work is not appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal Team for New Album Doomed!

“Every one of Kenny’s beats is a chunk of ore from a different comet”

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Oracle’s stock slides after earnings, as the steep price of AI spooks investors

Oracle blew past earnings expectations and grew its contract pipeline to $638 billion, but Wall Street is concerned about its rising AI costs.

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PHOTOS: Pope Leo honors Gaudi's Sagrada Familia masterpiece in Barcelona

Leo called Gaudí's unfinished temple, one of the world's most visited monuments, a "sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain," an ongoing building project like the lifelong journey all Christians make to find God.

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Pace Plans to Give Up 8,600-Square-Foot London Gallery as It Continues to Cut Costs

It plans to move to a "less corporate" space.

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Palm Beach Agent Charged With Keeping $90,000 in Surety Bond Payments

A licensed property-casualty insurance agent in Palm Beach Gardens has been charged with keeping payments for contractors’ surety bonds, then using the funds for personal gain. Checree Bryant, 51, of Innovative Bonding Services, was arrested last week and charged with …

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Palo Alto school district tentatively approves pay raises for educators

Palo Alto’s teachers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Palo Alto Unified School District, a deal that calls for a 5% salary increase this year, a 5.4% increase next year and two $5,000 cash bonuses.

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Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

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Paramount+ Signs Matt Shakman to Direct Legal Thriller ‘Discretion’

He'll also be an executive producer of the A24 drama starring Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman.

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Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Cleared in Australia

The mega-merger is "unlikely to have the effect of substantially lessening competition in relation to the wholesale supply of films for theatrical release in Australia."

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People Moves: Willis Re Taps Carpenter’s Summers as CEO of Global Specialties; Arch Names Felisky as Chair of Arch Insurance (UK) and Arch Managing Agency

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Re and Arch Insurance International. A summary of these new hires follows here. Willis Re Taps Carpenter’s Summers as CEO of Global Specialties Willis Re, an international reinsurance broker, announced …

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Perrie Edwards Talks Zayn Malik Moving on With Gigi Hadid After Their Engagement: ‘There Was a Bit of an Overlap’

The Little Mix singer also addressed her frustrations with former bandmate Jesy Nelson.

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Pete Davidson Blends His Love for the New York Knicks and Crocs With Custom Clogs

Davidson was announced as a Crocs ambassador earlier this year.

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Pitchfork Festival Paris Adds More Names for 2026

Quiet Light, Robber Robber, the Femcels, and Worldpeace DMT are among the 55 artists playing the Avant-Garde program this year

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Players of San Jose's new professional women's hockey team excited to build in Bay Area

A new professional women's hockey team in San Jose is beginning to take shape, with the league announcing its first five foundational players tasked with building the expansion franchise. We spoke with some of the players who say they are excited to build up the sport in the Bay Area and connect with their fans.

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Police Blotter: April 26- May 2, 2026

Police Blotter: April 26- May 2, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS April 26 - May 2, 2026              Weekly Arrests  (Includes cite/released):   53 Homicide   0 Weekly Calls for Service:    1,888 Assault—Great Bodily Injury   10 Weekly Reports Taken:   188 Burglary— Non Residential    4 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) :   2 Burglary—Residential    1 Weekly Calls Received:   4,715 Theft    23 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report.  Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations.                                                    &n

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Police Blotter: May 10, 2026- May 16, 2026

Police Blotter: May 10, 2026- May 16, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS May 10 - May 16, 2026              Weekly Arrests  (Includes cite/released):   40 Homicide   0 Weekly Calls for Service:    1,814 Assault—Great Bodily Injury   8 Weekly Reports Taken:   158 Burglary— Non Residential    2 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) :   1 Burglary—Residential    2 Weekly Calls Received:   4,847 Theft    24 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report.  Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations.                                                   

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Police Blotter: May 17, 2026- May 23, 2026

Police Blotter: May 17, 2026- May 23, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS May 17 - May 23, 2026              Weekly Arrests  (Includes cite/released):   44 Homicide   0 Weekly Calls for Service:    2,023 Assault—Great Bodily Injury   9 Weekly Reports Taken:   123 Burglary— Non Residential    1 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) :   0 Burglary—Residential    2 Weekly Calls Received:   5,353 Theft    15 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report.  Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations.                                                   

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Police Blotter: May 3, 2026- May 9, 2026

Police Blotter: May 3, 2026- May 9, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS May 3 - May 9, 2026              Weekly Arrests  (Includes cite/released):   46 Homicide   0 Weekly Calls for Service:    1,895 Assault—Great Bodily Injury   15 Weekly Reports Taken:   186 Burglary— Non Residential    1 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) :   1 Burglary—Residential    3 Weekly Calls Received:   5,509 Theft    28 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report.  Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations.                                                    &n

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Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

A large, burning cross has been discovered at a Chicago park

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Police in the Bahamas arrest 5 cruise ship passengers from the US after a brawl

Authorities in the Bahamas say they have arrested five cruise ship passengers from the United States who were accused of assaulting police officers and resisting arrest in the Caribbean archipelago

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Police investigating large burning cross at Chicago's Grant Park

A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park. Police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind the incident.

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Pooh Shiesty Gets 2027 Trial Date in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case

The rapper is accused of forcing Mane to release him from a 1017 Records label deal at gunpoint.

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Primm is a spooky shell of its former self. But the gambling oasis may have found a savior

The Primm family, owners of the territory that includes three casino resorts and other businesses, announced a deal that allows Las Vegas-based Terrible's, owned by the Herbst family and perhaps most famous for a string of gas stations and convenience stores, to operate the properties.

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Protected: This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Pulte unqualified for DNI role, but FISA must be extended, Rep. McCaul says

Friday is the deadline for Congress to reauthorize a key tool for collecting foreign intelligence. Critics on the left and the right argue that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is prone to abuse. Others say they won't back it until President Trump pulls his pick to oversee the intelligence community. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Republican Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas.

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Puppet power! Summer Puppetry Festival returns to Menlo Park

Library hosts festival with performances, workshops and talks, and even a Zoom call with a puppet legend, June 15-Aug. 26.

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Puppet power! Summer Puppetry Festival returns to Menlo Park

Library hosts festival with performances, workshops and talks, and even a Zoom call with a puppet legend, June 15-Aug. 26.

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Puppet power! Summer Puppetry Festival returns to Menlo Park

Library hosts festival with performances, workshops and talks, and even a Zoom call with a puppet legend, June 15-Aug. 26.

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Puppet power! Summer Puppetry Festival returns to Menlo Park

Library hosts festival with performances, workshops and talks, and even a Zoom call with a puppet legend, June 15-Aug. 26.

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Quentin Tarantino Said He Wouldn’t Watch Past ‘Toy Story 3’ After Film’s “Perfect” Ending. ‘Toy Story 5’ Team Gives Pitch For Continuing the Franchise

The latest 'Toy Story' premiered in L.A. on Tuesday, as Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack unveiled the new story of toys versus tech.

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RAYE Accepts the Indie Spirit Award From Jason Lipshutz | Indie Power Players 2026

RAYE accepts the Indie Spirit Award from Jason Lipshutz at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.

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RAYE, Rubén Blades, Partisan’s Zena White & More Honored at Billboard’s 2026 Indie Power Players Event

RAYE received the Indie Spirit Award, while Rubén Blades took home the Icon Artist award.

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Racist comments targeting politicians tripled since Meta relaxed its rules

Violent threats against lawmakers have also surged on Facebook.

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Radiohead’s ‘Hamlet Hail to the Thief’ Heads to London’s Barbican With ‘Alien: Earth’ Star Samuel Blenkin

Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy will collide with Radiohead’s 2003 album “Hail to the Thief” when “Hamlet Hail to the Thief” opens at London’s Barbican Theatre on Oct. 31, running through Jan. 23, 2027. The production marks the London premiere of the show, which played to sold-out houses at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Aviva Studios, […]

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ AI Remaster, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ Sequel Lead Eros Innovation’s 15-Production, $355 Million U.K. Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Eros Innovation has unveiled a £265 million ($355.2 million) commitment to the U.K., anchoring a 15-production slate that includes the AI remaster of superstar Rajinikanth’s “Kochadaiiyaan,” a continuation of the “Tanu Weds Manu” franchise and a new mythological cinematic universe. The company also announced the licensing of its $1.7 billion cultural dataset to a newly […]

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Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodger should pay nearly $200 million in boys' deaths, jury finds

A civil jury in Van Nuys has found Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson liable in the deaths of two young brothers in a car crash, indicating they should pay the boys' family nearly $200 million in damages.

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Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 1:21PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* AFFECTED AREA...Southeastern Lake County. * WIND...North to northeast winds will increase Wednesday night to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the ridges through Thursday morning. Winds will diminish in the afternoon to around 10 to 20 mph. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries on the ridges are only expected to be around 20 to 40 percent Thursday morning. Thursday afternoon the RH is expected to drop to 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

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Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 1:21PM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* AFFECTED AREA...Southeastern Lake County. * WIND...North to northeast winds will increase Wednesday night to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the ridges through Thursday morning. Winds will diminish to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries on the ridges are only expected to be around 20 to 40 percent Thursday morning. Humidity is expected to drop to around 10 to 20 percent in the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

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Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 1:44PM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY RECOVERY FOR NORTH BAY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS... ....Dry and windy conditions combined with some dry vegetation will lead to a critical fire weather threat late tonight into Thursday morning... * AFFECTED AREA...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * WINDS 20 FOOT...Northerly winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY RECOVERY...Thursday morning relative humidity of less than 40 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire behavior and rapid rates of spread likely on new and existing wildfires. There will be an increased risk for power outages.

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Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 4:50AM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* AFFECTED AREA...Southeastern Lake County. * WIND...North to northeast winds will increase Wednesday night to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the ridges through Thursday morning. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries on the ridges are only expected to be around 20 to 40 percent Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

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Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 5:54AM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH BAY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS... ....Hot, dry, and windy conditions combined with mixed vegetation, such as grass, will lead to critical fire weather conditions Wednesday night into Thursday morning... * AFFECTED AREA...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * WINDS 20 FOOT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge top wind gusts may exceed 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire behavior and rapid rates of spread likely on new and existing wildfires. There will be an increased risk for power outages.

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Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 9:42AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended

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Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 6:43PM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH BAY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS... ....Hot, dry, and windy conditions combined with mixed vegetation, such as grass, will lead to critical fire weather conditions Wednesday night into Thursday morning... * AFFECTED AREA...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * WINDS 20 FOOT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge top wind gusts may exceed 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire behavior and rapid rates of spread likely on new and existing wildfires. There will be an increased risk for power outages.

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Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 9:02PM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 419 and 420. * WIND...North to northeast winds will increase Wednesday night to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the ridges through Thursday morning. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries on the ridges are only expected to be around 20 to 40 percent Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

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Republican Steve Hilton Advances to November General Election, Beating Out Democrat Tom Steyer

Hilton, a Republican with the backing of President Donald Trump, now advances to challenge Democrat Xavier Becerra.

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Republican Steve Hilton advances to CA governor runoff, will face Xavier Becerra in November

Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November general election and face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the California governor's race.

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Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November in race for governor

Hilton advances to the November general election, where he’ll face longtime politician Xavier Becerra.

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Richard Gottehrer Accepts the Lifetime Award From Brad Navin | Indie Power Players 2026

Richard Gottehrer accepts the Lifetime Award from Brad Navin at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.

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Rihanna Proves Monochrome Is Anything but Boring

Rocking up to Tribeca X to support A$AP Rocky, known fashion maximalist Rihanna embraced a more understated bronze moment—well, as understated as Rih gets.

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Rivian begins deliveries of cheaper electric vehicles

Rivian will deliver its first R2 Performance vehicles to public customers this week. The new EV starts at $57,990.

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Rubén Blades Accepts the Lifetime Award From Leila Cobo | Indie Power Players 2026

Rubén Blades accepts the Icon Artist Award from Leila Cobo at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.

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SF parking tickets are back with a vengeance to ruin your Saturdays and nights out

They’re more expensive, and more are issued at night and on weekends than before the pandemic.

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SF school chief survives congressional grilling designed to embarrass her

Summoned over the district’s trans policies and ethnic studies curriculum, Maria Su stuck to a careful script.

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SFUSD Chief Maria Su Defends Trans Student Policies, Ethnic Studies at Heated House Hearing

Superintendent Maria Su faced scrutiny from Republican lawmakers over drag story hour and parental rights, though she largely sidestepped questions about culture war issues.

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SFUSD superintendent defends policies, transgender student issues during Congressional hearing

SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su defended the district's policies Wednesday during a congressional hearing that focused on issues including transgender students and ethnic studies in public schools.

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Sagrada Familia’s Inauguration Day, Influential Curator Valentine Willie Has Died, and More: Morning Links for June 10, 2026

Today, Pope Leo XIV is inaugurating the newly completed and tallest part of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona.

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Saidiya Hartman on Teaming Up with All-Star Artists to Imagine the End of White Supremacy

The writerdiscuss her theatrical debut, shares a museum's wild misuse of her ideas, and teases her next book.

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Salomon Reunites With Parisian Boutique The Broken Arm to Introduce New Savát Sneaker

The style will launch in two colorways, Cosmic Sky and Black Olive, on June 16.

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San Francisco water report: No PFAS detected; all state, federal standards met

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s 30th Annual Water Quality Report released Monday said the city’s drinking water met or exceeded all federal and state standards in 2025 after more than 95,000 tests. The report also said no presence of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” was detected in the […] The post San Francisco water report: No PFAS detected; all state, federal standards met appeared first on Local News Matters .

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San Jose passes budget with millions of dollars in service cuts

The San Jose City Council passed a $5.5 billion budget Tuesday, balancing a $50 million deficit by tapping into reserve funds and making wide ranging service cuts — but no layoffs. Over the course of the four-month-long budgeting process, San Jose leaders have warned the city may need to resort to painful fiscal trimming. However, in... The post San Jose passes budget with millions of dollars in service cuts appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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San José Approves New Immigrant Funding in City Budget, With Cuts and Reserve Spending

The City Council approved a spending plan that fills a $50.3 million shortfall. The blow to the budget was softened by voters’ approval of the Measure A hotel tax hike.

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Santa Clara County sues to stop planned ICE facility

Santa Clara County leaders and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing to stop the construction of an ICE facility near Gilroy, after this news outlet first reported on the federal government’s plans and obtained blueprints showing the building would hold and process detainees. Officials announced the lawsuit Wednesday, naming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement... The post Santa Clara County sues to stop planned ICE facility appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Santa Clara’s special event zone helps businesses, not vendors

Soccer fans from around the world are expected to flood Santa Clara this weekend for the FIFA World Cup, bringing team chants, fan marches and crowds to Levi’s Stadium — but outdoor merchants and food vendors may not benefit from the event at all. Santa Clara has created a “special event zone” to temporarily restrict sidewalk... The post Santa Clara’s special event zone helps businesses, not vendors appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Santa Cruz's Dream Inn is one couple's home away from home... literally

Doug Jarman and his wife have stayed at the Dream Inn, Santa Cruz's only beachfront resort, one week, every month for over twenty-five years.

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Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life

Scientists have unearthed marine communities thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard

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Search expands for a teenage girl swept into the ocean in Southern California

A search has expanded for a teenage girl swept away by a big wave at a Southern California beach

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Sen. Warren calls on SEC to delay SpaceX IPO, flagging concerns about valuation and governance

Sen. Elizabeth Warren noted Elon Musk's "uniquely unchecked" power as SpaceX's majority shareholder and other concerns in a letter to the SEC.

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Sleep and exercise may dampen genetic drivers of heart disease

Over time, immune cells acquire mutations that promote atherosclerosis. Lifestyle changes may offset these DNA glitches, new mouse data suggest.

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Slow Pulp Return With New Album, Song, and Fall Tour Dates

Melodie drops 9/18 on ANTI-

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Social Security is facing a 22% cliff — 4 ways to build an income stream Washington can’t touch

The countdown to insolvency is accelerating — and the rules of retirement planning just broke.

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Social Security is on track to become insolvent by 2032, putting benefits at risk of a cut

More than 62 million Americans receive benefits from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund. But by the end of 2032, the fund will only have the resources to pay out 78% of its scheduled benefits, according to a new federal analysis. Jill Schlesinger explains.

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Sofia Vergara Beats Howie Mandel to ‘AGT’ Golden Buzzer Following ‘Special’ Audition: Watch

"There’s something about you that is very special," Sofia Vergara said of Aussie hopeful Lara D.

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Solano County supervisors advance taxes on wind, gas, solar and battery projects

Solano County is a lure for the energy sector. The county’s windswept hills are dotted with 421 commercial wind turbines, 63 natural gas wells, a handful of solar projects, and at least one proposed battery energy storage system, or BESS. On Tuesday, Solano supervisors voted unanimously to catch up to the rapidly growing industry by […] The post Solano County supervisors advance taxes on wind, gas, solar and battery projects appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Sorry Flip-Flops, All I Want to Wear Is a T-Strap Sandal

The T-strap sandal is having a quiet comeback. Shop the chicest pairs, from decorative styles to minimalist designs.

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Sotheby’s London to Offer Two Monets With Blue-Chip Provenance, Estimated at up to $67 M.

One was previously owned by Houston collector Anne Bass, the other by Peggy and David Rockefeller.

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Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Thousands of Southern Baptists have voted overwhelmingly to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors in the nation’s largest conservative evangelical denomination

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SpaceX is launching a historic IPO — but its biggest risk has nothing to do with rockets

Elon Musk admits he “cannot predict” when his massive venture will make money, even as Starlink revenue tops $11 billion.

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SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know.

When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever

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Spending recs for $3.7 million recovered from Andrew Do scheme to be up to his successor

Residents of Do’s former district urged supervisors to back away from spending the money in other areas, with many equating that to stealing the money twice from residents.

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Split verdict on California health taxes as cost-of-living anxiety takes its toll

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters are delivering a split decision on whether they want to pay more sales tax to support healthcare services: Los Angeles County’s measure is clinging to a narrow lead, while Contra Costa County’s went down in defeat, a divide experts attribute to […]

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Split verdict on California health taxes as cost-of-living anxiety takes its toll

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters are delivering a split decision on whether they want to pay more sales tax to support healthcare services: Los Angeles County’s measure is clinging to a narrow lead, while Contra Costa County’s went down in defeat, a divide experts attribute to […]

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Split verdict on California health taxes as cost-of-living anxiety takes its toll

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters are delivering a split decision on whether they want to pay more sales tax to support healthcare services: Los Angeles County’s measure is clinging to a narrow lead, while Contra Costa County’s went down in defeat, a divide experts attribute to […]

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Split verdict on California health taxes as cost-of-living anxiety takes its toll

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters are delivering a split decision on whether they want to pay more sales tax to support healthcare services: Los Angeles County’s measure is clinging to a narrow lead, while Contra Costa County’s went down in defeat, a divide experts attribute to […]

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Split verdict on taxes to fund health care as cost-of-living anxiety takes its toll

L.A. County voters are poised to approve Measure ER, a half-cent sales tax. A similar measure in Contra Costa is far behind. Santa Clara voters were the first to approve such a sales tax. It’s still not enough to fill the hole left by federal health cuts.

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Stellantis Tells Owners of 1.3 Million Jeeps to Park Outside Over Fire Concerns

Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire concerns and is urging owners to park outside and away from structures or other vehicles until a fix is completed. In a filing with the National …

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Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Movies ‘Constantly Turned Me Down’ and ‘If They Asked Me Now’ to Direct the Answer Would Be: ‘You Can’t Afford Me’

Steven Spielberg joined “The Rest Is Entertainment” podcast on his “Disclosure Day” press tour and opened up about his repeated failed attempts to direct a James Bond movie. The Oscar winner made a personal plea to franchise producer Cubby Broccoli after “Jaws” became a blockbuster sensation, but Spielberg was turned down. “I approached Cubby after ‘Jaws’ […]

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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’: What the Critics Are Saying

The sci-fi thriller, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo and featuring an epic score by the great John Williams, hits theaters on June 12.

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Storage Shed Caused Nashville Parking Garage Fire, Travelers Says in $10M Subro Suit

Nashville residents will likely remember the massive fire—one year ago today—that destroyed the downtown library’s parking garage, totaled dozens of vehicles, and left the library closed for months. Travelers Excess & Surplus Lines, which had provided a multimillion-dollar policy for …

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Super Micro stock plunges as $7 billion equity raise overshadows booming backlog

Super Micro looks to raise equity as it faces staggering AI demand but also an intense cash burn

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Supporters cheer new L.A. County healthcare sales tax: 'It's a lifesaver'

Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region's cash-strapped healthcare system.

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Supporters of L.A. County healthcare sales tax declare victory

Supporters of Measure ER, a proposed L.A. County half-cent healthcare sales tax, declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.

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Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms

A new report from the Pew Research Center says American politics are not as simple as red versus blue. Pew surveyed more than 10,000 people and split the public into nine distinct groups along political and cultural values. Despite a polarized political environment, the report finds a minority of Americans are truly all-in for either party. Amna Nawaz discussed the findings with Jocelyn Kiley.

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Suspect glues 200 doors shut at California high school; $70K in damage reported

A suspect glued 200 doors shut at a California high school, causing $70K in damage.

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Sydney Sweeney on Being Sexualized in ‘Euphoria,’ Crying Over Rue’s Death and Why She’ll Never Be ‘Satisfied With Where Cassie Ended Up’

Cassie Howard’s story has concluded. But Sydney Sweeney isn’t quite ready to let her go. Sweeney, already an Emmy nominee for the second season of “Euphoria” in 2022, dove even deeper into the character for the recent third and final season, and she tells Variety that she still thinks about what else Cassie might get […]

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Sydney Sweeney on Bringing “Sam’s Vision to Life” With Cassie’s OnlyFans Storyline in ‘Euphoria’

"Do I agree with all of Cassie’s decisions? Would I personally make these choices? No, of course not. But I’m an actor and that’s my job and this is Cassie’s life," the actress says of her character.

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Synapse School withdraws expansion proposal in North Fair Oaks

Synapse School is backing off its proposed North Fair Oaks expansion after months of community opposition, withdrawing its county application one day before a final Planning Commission review.

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Synapse School withdraws expansion proposal in North Fair Oaks

Synapse School is backing off its proposed North Fair Oaks expansion after months of community opposition, withdrawing its county application one day before a final Planning Commission review.

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TD Bank Insider Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bribes, Laundering Millions to Colombia

A former retail banker at TD Bank N.A., Leonardo Ayala, 26, of Homestead, Florida, was sentenced today to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for accepting bribes and facilitating the laundering of more than $5.5 million to Colombia.

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TV Ratings: NBA Finals Scores Largest Game 3 Audience Since the Michael Jordan Era

ABC's telecast averaged almost 24 million viewers Monday night.

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Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drill

Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from “shoot and scoot” launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack

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Take a guided stroll through Mare Island's naval history

Located in Vallejo, California, the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation offers visitors docent-led walking tours through the island's naval history.

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Take a peek inside Asia Live, a highly anticipated food emporium opening at Westfield Valley Fair

An ambitious project celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine is opening Tuesday at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara.

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Take a peek inside Asia Live, a highly anticipated food emporium opening at Westfield Valley Fair

An ambitious project celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine is opening Tuesday at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara.

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Take a peek inside Asia Live, a highly anticipated food emporium opening at Westfield Valley Fair

An ambitious project celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine is opening Tuesday at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara.

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Take a peek inside Asia Live, a highly anticipated food emporium opening at Westfield Valley Fair

An ambitious project celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine is opening Tuesday at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara.

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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they mean for November

Voters in four states went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their parties' candidates. The biggest event was in Maine, where Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner had made scandalous headlines in the past weeks. But in South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota, results for governor and congressional races are also coming in. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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Taormina Film Festival Opens With ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Screening in a Greek Theater Dating Back to the 3rd Century B.C.

Italy’s Taormina Film Festival kicked off with a double dose of ancient firepower on Wednesday evening as the first episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 3 was unveiled on a gigantic outdoor screen to a cheering crowd of 5,000 spectators in the Sicilian resort’s Greek theater which dates back to the 3rd century […]

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Taylor Swift Attends ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Swift didn’t do step and repeat but showed up for a big cast photo. Her attendance at the Dolby Theatre festivities comes on the heels of the release of her new song on the soundtrack, […]

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Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Appearance and Performs at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere

The superstar, who wrote original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the new movie, walked the carpet on Tuesday night in L.A.

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Taylor Swift Surprises ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere With Rare Performance & We Were Inside to Tell the Full Story

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie tells Keith all about seeing the pop superstar perform live for the first time since 2024.

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Taylor Swift and Randy Newman Perform Duet of ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere

Swift also delivered a surprise performance of her country hit "I Knew It, I Knew You"

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Taylor Swift upstages the movie at LA premiere of Pixar's 'Toy Story 5'

The pop star performed and gushed over the actors.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere Look Is a Reference to Her Own Superfandom

While we’ve yet to see much method dressing from the “Toy Story 5” cast, Taylor Swift opted for a sweet, subtle sartorial detail in tribute to her fave cowgirl.

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Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

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Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

A Texas couple was sentenced yesterday to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering charges in January 2026.

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Texas Governor Recommends Sweeping Data Center Regulation

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday released sweeping regulatory recommendations on data centers for the Legislature to pass in the 2027 session, as Texas grapples with an explosion of artificial intelligence-driven development and soaring power demands. In a letter to state …

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Thanks to BookTok, authors are the new 'rock stars.' And Hollywood is taking notice

As this year's Emmy race proves, the excitement around popular books as intellectual property for film and TV adaptations shows no signs of slowing.

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The 2026 Honda Prelude review: Didn't expect such a head-turner

Honda's $42,000 hybrid coupe looks great, handles well, and gets 44 mpg.

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The 8 Best World Cup Sneakers

Including past releases and those still to come from Nike, Adidas and more.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 is back to its best price

Apple’s upcoming watchOS 27 update will bring Siri AI and other exciting features to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer Apple Watch models. If you’re contemplating an upgrade, all colorways of the GPS-enabled 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 — the latest model — are on sale for $299 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and […] The Apple Watch Series 11 is $100 off in all colors. Apple’s upcoming watchOS 27 update will bring Siri AI and other exciting features to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer Apple Watch models. If you’re contemplating an upgrade, all colorways of the GPS-enabled 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 — the latest model — are on sale for $299 ($100 off) at Amazon , Walmart , and Target , matching its best price so far. You can customize your look by picking up a discounted Apple Watch band at Woot , starting at $14.99 ($35 off). Apple Watch Series 11 Where to B

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The Bay Area waited 7 years for Ariana Grande. Her return was supernatural.

The pop sensation kicked off her latest tour in Oakland.

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The Best Audible Books to Listen to Right Now: From ‘Famesick’ to the ‘Off Campus’ Series

Many of the biggest names in Hollywood are lending their star power to Audible titles — from Harris Dickinson and Marisa Abela in “Pride and Prejudice” to the bold-faced cast attached to the upcoming “Harry Potter” series, starring Hugh Laurie, Matthew McFayden and Riz Ahmed, among others. Still others have joined forces with the Amazon’s […]

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The Best Long-Distance Walking Shoes (and Why They’re Better Than Running Shoes)

Here’s how purpose-built long-distance walking shoes will improve your exercise jaunts, plus five of the best pairs to buy right now.

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The Best Pickleball Shoes to Shop Online, for Moving Comfortably From Baseline to Kitchen

Keep ankle sprains away with these trending, high-performing styles for men and women.

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The Best Way to See Bhutan? Through the Eyes of These Locally Owned Hotels

Pemako is the first Bhutanese-owned and operated luxury hotel brand, committed to offering an experience rooted in the country’s spiritual customs and traditions.

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The Best White Sneakers for Women in 2026—Vogue Editor Tested & Approved

Vogue’s guide to the best white sneakers for women has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for classic pairs or modern must-haves.

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The Best ’90s Wedding Guest Dresses to Buy Ahead of Summer Ceremonies

From simple slips to cowl-neck styles, ’90s wedding guest dresses are trending—shop our favorites from Khaite, The Row, and more.

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The Cord Necklace Is the ’90s Jewelry Trend Having a Major Revival

Nineties-inspired cord necklaces with metal, stone, shell, and glass pendants are making a major comeback with today’s fashion crowd. Shop our favorites now.

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The FBI serves a search warrant at the Garden Grove chemical plant

The FBI serves a search warrant at the Garden Grove chemical plant

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The Fall Bride to Open a Second Boutique in DUMBO in Brooklyn

The East London-based boutique has established itself as one of the U.K.'s leading contemporary bridal destinations.

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The Pope and Bad Bunny Met in Spain, but the Vatican Says Don’t Expect Photos

The Puerto Rican Singer and his family had a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Monday

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The best events in SF, from Sundown Cinema and Stern Grove to Juneteenth in the Fillmore

Plus, the return of the Sunset Night Market, World Cup watch parties, Pride events, a free Dirtybird rave downtown, and a picnic for three-legged dogs.

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The big question facing SpaceX investors: What are you really buying?

Is SpaceX a rocket company, satellite communications business or AI powerhouse? That’s a key question for investors to assess heading into the IPO.

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The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Fire officials near a Garden Grove aerospace facility stared down two potentially bad outcomes over Memorial Day weekend: Either an industrial tank could explode, or it could unleash large amounts of a toxic chemical into the air. For many, it was the first […]

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The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California

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The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Fire officials near a Garden Grove aerospace facility stared down two potentially bad outcomes over Memorial Day weekend: Either an industrial tank could explode, or it could unleash large amounts of a toxic chemical into the air. For many, it was the first […]

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The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Fire officials near a Garden Grove aerospace facility stared down two potentially bad outcomes over Memorial Day weekend: Either an industrial tank could explode, or it could unleash large amounts of a toxic chemical into the air. For many, it was the first […]

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The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California

Four facilities in California store equal or greater amounts of methyl methacrylate, the chemical that nearly caused an explosion in Garden Grove.

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The coming IPO wave — and SpaceX’s, in particular — is a secret weapon for the U.S. dollar

A remarkable back-of-the-envelope calculation from a currency strategist shows just how big SpaceX’s initial public offering could reverberate in global markets.

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The future of AI regulation is courting the strangest, most anxious bedfellows

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about tech politics, tech influence, and tech shenanigans in Washington, DC. (If you're not a subscriber, you can get on board here.) We're back after a two-week hiatus, during most of which I was gallivanting in the Netherlands for a family wedding, and a trip […] (L-R) Sen. Mike Rounds, Pamela Brown, Chris Malachowsky, Kevin O'Leary, Gabriele Caccia, Tammy Haddad, Michele L. Jawando, Sen. Mark Warner, Michael Kelly and Major General Patrick Ellis attend the Second Annual AI Honors. | Getty Images for Washington AI N Hello and welcome to Regulator , a newsletter for Verge subscribers about tech politics, tech influence, and tech shenanigans in Washington, DC. (If you're not a subscriber, you can get on board here .) We're back after a two-week hiatus, during most of which I was gallivanting in the Netherlands for a

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The week's bestselling books, June 14

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, June 14, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

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These in-demand jobs pay over $100,000 — and offer raises that keep ahead of inflation

U.S. inflation rates outpaced wage gains for a second straight month in May.

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These ‘nerds’ earned millions betting on space years before the SpaceX IPO made it cool

Everyday investors — like a Star Trek fan, an accountant and an engineer — buy satellite imagery, track planes and visit rocket-launch sites

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Thinking about insider trading on prediction markets? Kalshi wants to make an example of you.

Prediction-market companies are identifying hundreds of cases of suspected insider trading.

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This $20 Digital TV Antenna Lets You Access FOX and Telemundo to Watch 2026 World Cup Matches at Home

Watch live sports, entertainment, news and more on TV.

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This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic college professor Randy Villegas will take on Republican Rep. David Valadao in the Central Valley district that Democrats have made a target in their national campaign to win the House. Villegas overcame Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, a physician and moderate Democrat backed by […]

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This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent

Randy Villegas, who earned endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, defied political odds by beat a more moderate Democrat in a traditionally conservative district as a progressive Democrat. But the big test will be against Republican Rep. David Valadao in November.

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This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic college professor Randy Villegas will take on Republican Rep. David Valadao in the Central Valley district that Democrats have made a target in their national campaign to win the House. Villegas overcame Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, a physician and moderate Democrat backed by […]

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This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic college professor Randy Villegas will take on Republican Rep. David Valadao in the Central Valley district that Democrats have made a target in their national campaign to win the House. Villegas overcame Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, a physician and moderate Democrat backed by […]

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This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democratic college professor Randy Villegas will take on Republican Rep. David Valadao in the Central Valley district that Democrats have made a target in their national campaign to win the House. Villegas overcame Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, a physician and moderate Democrat backed by […]

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This Limited-Edition Salomon Collaboration Is Made for Relaxing Outside

The Uchi x Salomon RX-Enro will be released this week.

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This Tesla bull makes a bold claim: The company has solved the ‘self-driving puzzle’

A Piper Sandler analyst says Tesla’s autonomous-driving technologies are more advanced than even the company will say.

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This proposed federal budget cut could eliminate job training for 42,000 vulnerable seniors

A job-training program for low-income older adults is set to lose funding under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2027 — just as more stringent work requirements for food aid and healthcare coverage go into effect.

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Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot Is ‘Stuck’ Because of On-Screen Sons’ ‘Personality Problems’ in Real Life: ‘They’ve Got Their Own Issues’

“Toy Story 5” star Tim Allen says a “Home Improvement” reboot is not likely at the moment due to “personality problems” with the actors who played his on-screen sons on the classic ABC sitcom. “They keep talking about how it could move forward, but they get stuck [because] there are some personality problems right now […]

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Tom Hanks Says Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Was Kept ‘Top Secret’ From the Cast Until Release Day

Even Tom Hanks didn’t know that Taylor Swift recorded an original song for “Toy Story 5” until hours before it dropped. “It was top secret,” Hanks told Variety at the Los Angeles premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Wednesday night. “We did not know until, literally, when the moment came. They ushered us into a […]

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Tom Lee says the tech-stock dip ahead of SpaceX’s IPO will reverse afterwards

The space technology company’s upcoming IPO is currently dragging down tech stocks as investors move to raise cash.

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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Deadly Palisades Fire

A federal arson trial began this week for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire as the area struggles to rebuild and the aftermath reverberates through the Los Angeles mayor’s race. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, appeared in court …

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Trucordia Acquires Illinois’ Hecht-Stout Insurance Agency

Trucordia announced it has acquired the assets of the Hecht-Stout Insurance Agency. This Dunlap, Illinois-based business has deep roots in the Peoria area and a longstanding reputation for helping clients navigate complex insurance decisions with clarity and confidence. Under the …

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Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be.

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Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'

President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years

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Trump keeps saying an Iran deal is close. Markets keep believing it

Analysts still assume that, despite the continued conflict, a deal will eventually be reached that ends the war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking out" Iranian oil

President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.

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Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year high

President Trump suggested that inflation would drop when the U.S. war against Iran ends, and said, "We've been taking out millions of barrels of oil."

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Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' and claims they have 'taken too long' to agree to a deal

The president's comments came after U.S. forces on Tuesday evening launched strikes against Iran.

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Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks, as U.S. and Tehran trade fire

President Donald Trump's warning came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan — all of which host U.S. troops — came under Iranian fire.

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Trump says U.S. secretly moved more than 100 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz

Trump's comments come after Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that oil exports through Hormuz are "rising very meaningfully."

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Trump signs $70 billion immigration funding bill after months of delay

The $70 billion package will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through the end of President Donald Trump's term.

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Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda nearly $70 billion for the rest of his term.

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Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers

A lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad grew more likely on Wednesday as President Donald Trump resisted calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent head of the nation's intelligence agencies.

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Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers

Republicans and Democrats have lobbied President Donald Trump to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence to make it easier to renew a key surveillance authority

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Trump-backed David Flippo wins Nevada Republican primary for U.S. House seat

Democrats also hoped for a Flippo victory, thinking it would make it easier for them to win over less partisan voters in November.

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Two arrested in connection with meth possession

Two people were arrested, and about 20 pounds of meth were seized in a traffic stop on Tuesday, according to the Redwood City Police Department.

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Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 1863, just 13 years after California became a state, its superintendent of public instruction, John Swett, founded the California Educational Society with 100 members, all men. It was the genesis of what became the California Teachers Association, a trade union that achieved, […]

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Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 1863, just 13 years after California became a state, its superintendent of public instruction, John Swett, founded the California Educational Society with 100 members, all men. It was the genesis of what became the California Teachers Association, a trade union that achieved, […]

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Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 1863, just 13 years after California became a state, its superintendent of public instruction, John Swett, founded the California Educational Society with 100 members, all men. It was the genesis of what became the California Teachers Association, a trade union that achieved, […]

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Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 1863, just 13 years after California became a state, its superintendent of public instruction, John Swett, founded the California Educational Society with 100 members, all men. It was the genesis of what became the California Teachers Association, a trade union that achieved, […]

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Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season

A union representing teachers and one representing health care workers took opposing stances on several ballot issues and with candidates for California governor.

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Two reasons for optimism after Tuesday's whipsaw market sell-off

There's reason for optimism, judging by bullish options flows around stocks that do better when interest-rates stay lower, and call-buyers who are prepared for the biggest move in Oracle since Covid.

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Tyla Joins Voice Cast of Sub-Saharan Version of ‘Toy Story 5’ as Inflatable Flamingo: ‘The Story Is So Fire!’

The "Queen of Popiano" will be on the big screen when the film opens on June 19.

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Tyla to Make Voice Acting Debut in Sub-Saharan Edition of ‘Toy Story 5’

The South African pop star and Toy Story fanatic will play an inflatable flamingo in the series’ fifth iteration

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U.S. inflation hits 3-year-high

The U.S. saw its highest inflation since April 2023 in May, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Kelly O'Grady has more.

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U.S. launches new strikes in Iran after missiles target American bases

The U.S. is again striking targets in Iran after missile launches targeting U.S. bases in the region. President Trump revealed the U.S. has been helping stranded vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, asserting American control over the vital waterway. Ali Rogin reports.

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U.S. military launches strikes in retaliation for Iran downing helicopter

The latest clash with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz came as President Donald Trump repeated that a deal with Tehran could be reached within days.

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UK Police Call for Calm After Brutal Knife Attack in Belfast

UK authorities pleaded for calm following a knife attack in Belfast that led to the arrest of a Sudanese national and prompted protest calls from the far right. Video circulating online of the late Monday attack appeared to show the …

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US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's what that means

Catholic bishops from across the U.S. come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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US Customs Agency, Trade Judge to Seek Path to Final Tariff Refunds

Officials from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency head to a federal trade court on Tuesday to try to find a way to refund tens of billions of dollars of tariffs that were collected and later deemed illegal by …

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US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest escalation of tensions

The U.S. military says it's begun another round of strikes against Iran.

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US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

It is not clear whether the Army Apache helicopter collision with the Iranian drone was intentional, and official statements only said the crash is under investigation.

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USDA's Rollins called screwworm a 'little pest' amid U.S. spread. Last year, she called it 'terrifying'

The U.S. agriculture secretary is downplaying the threat posed by the spreading screwworm now compared with her more dire remarks last year.

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Ulla Johnson Resort 2027

Ulla Johnson Resort 2027

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Underground detector unveils first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings

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Unique SpaceX IPO is hedging challenge for Wall Street: 'What are you going to do, short NASA?'

Millbank Dartmoor Portsmouth CIO Dennis Davitt says he hasn't seen anything like the SpaceX IPO since 2004. Investors are nervous about their positions.

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Update: US, Iran Exchange Strikes, Putting Lasting Peace Deal at Risk

The US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, jolting their two-month-old truce and endangering talks aimed at securing lasting peace in the Middle East. President Donald Trump said he retaliated against the Islamic Republic for shooting down an American Apache helicopter …

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VA promise of 800 new homes on West L.A. campus this year shrinks to 260

Veterans Affairs is calling for bids to build up to 260 units of temporary housing on its West L.A. campus, reducing its earlier promise of 750 to 800 units and delaying the deadline.

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Valentine Willie, Visionary Advocate of Southeast Asian Contemporary Art, Dies at 71

Valentine Willie Fine Art opened in Kuala Lumpur in 1996 and eventually had spaces in Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

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Valve kills its retail gift card program due to scammers

Move also cuts off a massive market of legit users who buy cards with physical cash.

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Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users

Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users

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Volatility surge has trader eyeing one 'stable' stock

Mike Khouw is looking for a stable, cash-generating business where he can sell volatility instead of buying drama.

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Vouchers, transit passes to replace Palo Alto’s rideshare service

City leaders have a plan to continue providing subsidized transportation services to residents in need even after Palo Alto Link, the city’s proprietary rideshare service, officially winds down in October.

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WATCH LIVE: Senate Banking Committee holds hearing on artificial intelligence

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Thursday on artificial intelligence, titled "AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance."

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WATCH: 'He's a thug,' Trump says of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner

President Donald Trump spoke at length on Wednesday about Democrat Graham Platner, who clinched Maine's Democratic Senate nomination on Tuesday.

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WATCH: Bill Gates says he hopes Epstein interview is 'helpful' for providing justice to survivors

In an opening statement provided to The Associated Press, Gates said he "should never have met with Epstein in the first place," but that he "never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct."

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WATCH: Trump claims U.S. is taking 'millions of barrels' of oil out of Strait of Hormuz, calls inflation data 'great'

The president said that U.S. forces have been removing millions of barrels of oil on a nightly basis, and he had previously "wanted to say it so badly."

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WATCH: Trump signs the $70 billion Secure America Act for immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.

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WR Berkley Founder and Executive Chairman Dies at 80

W.R. Berkley Corp. said that on June 9 its founder and executive chairman William R. Berkley died at the age of 80. William R. Berkley founded the Greenwich, Connecticut-based commercial property/casualty insurer in 1967, building it into a Fortune 500 …

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Wall Street needs a crash course in the token economy ahead of AI IPOs. SpaceX offers a preview

When OpenAI and Anthropic make their IPO prospectuses available to the public, investors are going to have to learn about a whole new economy.

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Watch Green Day Clown on and Inspire a Band in ‘Nimrods’ Movie Trailer

The film was inspired by band’s early days before Dookie came out

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Watch KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM & ILLIT Join Forces to Thank Their Haters in ‘Iconic by Mistake’ Music Video

The visual arrives ahead of the song's official release on streaming services.

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Watch the Chicks Revisit ‘Not Ready to Make Nice’ on ‘Kimmel’

The trio are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, Taking the Long Way

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Waymo built a virtual driver to study how humans react to surprises on the road

Waymo has a lot of experience building virtual systems to help its autonomous vehicles better understand the real world. It built realistic 3D worlds to better anticipate natural disasters and unpredictable edge cases. It created a virtual representation of a hyperattentive driver to test against its own autonomous vehicles in a series of simulated scenarios […] Waymo has a lot of experience building virtual systems to help its autonomous vehicles better understand the real world. It built realistic 3D worlds to better anticipate natural disasters and unpredictable edge cases. It created a virtual representation of a hyperattentive driver to test against its own autonomous vehicles in a series of simulated scenarios to see which is better at crash avoidance. Now, in a new research paper published today in Nature Communications , Waymo describes a new computer-based cognitive model

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We Are Crowdsourcing the Panopticon

A man raises his phone as police move into a crowd. The video is shaky, loud, immediate. Within minutes, it is online. Within hours, it is everywhere. This is how accountability works now. Something happens, someone records it, and that footage can show what really happened, sometimes contradicting official accounts. It can empower citizens and create consequences for officials. But the footage’s life cycle does not end there. In recent months, civil liberties groups have warned that adding facial recognition to consumer smart glasses could turn everyday recording into something more troubling: real-time facial identification . It reflects a broader shift already underway, where images and videos captured for one purpose can later be searched , matched, and used for another. An ouroboros is an ancient Egyptian symbol, a snake or dragon eating its own tail. As I began to see patterns in m

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We Knew It! Taylor Swift Hits the Red Carpet for ‘Toy Story 5’ L.A. Premiere: See Photos

Swift joined the film’s cast and crew for a group photo and relaxed with life-size versions of the animated characters.

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We managed to glean some interesting details about the Artemis III mission

"I was on the phone with Blue Origin leadership that night, all the next day, all through the weekend."

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Weekly mortgage demand surges nearly 11% higher, despite volatile interest rates

Mortgage demand from both current homeowners and potential buyers rose sharply, even though interest rates rose as well.

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Welcome to the Oscar Race, ‘Toy Story 5’ and Taylor Swift

The latest installment in Disney/Pixar's 31-year-old animated film franchise premiered on Tuesday night and looks well-positioned to make a major impact in the awards season, just like the prior four.

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What ChatGPT maker OpenAI's IPO plans mean for the future

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, filed confidentially for a U.S. public stock listing. It is the first step to start gauging investor interest in an IPO.

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What I Packed for a 4-Day Trip to Mallorca

My summer packing priority? Choosing pieces that are versatile, polished, and—above all—effortless. Here’s what I packed for a four-day trip to Mallorca, Spain.

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What I’d Buy From Bluemercury’s Summer Sale

June 4 to June 14, get up to 30% off when you shop Bluemercury’s Summer Sale, offering incredible markdowns on La Mer, SkinCeuticals, Higherdose, Therabody, and more.

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What to know about Bay Area's 1st Red Flag Warning since 2024

A Red Flag Warning hits the Bay Area as heat, high winds and dry brush raise extreme wildfire risk. Officials urge go‑bags, evacuation plans and caution as PG&E warns of possible shutoffs.

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WhatsApp ordered to host rival AI assistants for free

Meta has been ordered by the European Commission to restore free WhatsApp access for chatbots made by rival AI providers while the regulator finishes its antitrust investigation. The rare interim measure announced on Tuesday was deemed necessary "to prevent serious and irreparable damage to competition" in the general-purpose AI assistant market. This is only the […] Meta has been ordered by the European Commission to restore free WhatsApp access for chatbots made by rival AI providers while the regulator finishes its antitrust investigation. The rare interim measure announced on Tuesday was deemed necessary "to prevent serious and irreparable damage to competition" in the general-purpose AI assistant market. This is only the second time that the EU has used the emergency power in more than 20 years, Politico reports. It follows the launch of a formal investigation in December 2025

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When a World Cup team loses, its country’s stock market also goes down. Here’s the weird reason why.

Soccer’s premier tournament brings a hidden danger to your investment portfolio.

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Who Is Josh Hart’s Wife?

I think it’s lovely that the Harts took some time apart during the “on and off” years of their relationship before finding their way back to one another.

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Why California Takes Forever to Count Ballots

California still has lots of ballots left to count, more than one week after the primary. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have seized on the slow count to spread conspiracy theories of election fraud.

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Why Hollywood’s Unions Didn’t Put Up a Fight With Studios This Year

After history-making strikes in 2023, a quiet negotiation cycle in 2026 yielded four-year labor contracts with all major unions as work becomes more difficult to find for members.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good (Non Cash-Grab) Pride Merch?

“Hi, gay!” Nothing says Pride Month like corporate rainbow-washing. But a few brands are getting it right.

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Why Nike saw its stock downgraded a day before the World Cup’s kickoff

RBC Capital Markets reduced its 12-month price target from $70 to $50.

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Why new dads shouldn't panic about low testosterone

While a plummeting hormone level can trigger depression and irritability, experts say a modest decline can make men more invested, less stressed co-parents.

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Why the L.A. mayoral runoff is about to be a 'knife fight'

Experts say Bass and Raman are generally aligned on policy, which means the mayoral campaign ahead is likely to be characterized by attacks on each other.

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Wildfire almost destroyed a pristine California island. Inside the fight to save this ecological oasis

It's been just days since firefighters reached full containment of the 18,379-acre blaze on Santa Rosa Island. Crews are now assessing the damage.

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Will San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan face fallout after running for California governor?

WHEN SAN JOSE MAYOR Matt Mahan announced his run for California governor in January, the news divided residents. Longtime supporters cheered on Mahan’s bid to elevate his centrist brand of politics into the statewide policy conversation. But the decision to seek higher office before reaching the halfway mark in his four-year term also drew sharp […] The post Will San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan face fallout after running for California governor? appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.

Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.

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Wind Advisory issued June 9 at 6:41PM PDT until June 10 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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Wind Advisory issued June 9 at 6:41PM PDT until June 10 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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With 'The Boys,' 'Satan's writers' room' made a satire to afflict the comfortable

Creator Eric Kripke and cast members Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso and Karen Fukuhara break down 'The Boys' finale and look back on the series' legacy.

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With Phillips 66 oil refinery closing, some South Bay residents worry they’re being left out

A task force to improve transparency and community input on cleaning up the oil refinery and redeveloping the property has stalled in Carson.

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Woody Guthrie's guitar, a Gettysburg photo: 5 must-sees at the Huntington's new America 250 exhibit

The Huntington will celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary with "This Land Is...," a retrospective exhibition that examines American identities over time.

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World Cup travel boost hasn't materialized for U.S. businesses — yet

The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.

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Writers Can Learn a Lot From Knicks Star Jalen Brunson

Brunson is the literary idol every writer needs—a patron saint of tenacity, a reminder that talent, however apportioned by birth or fate, is always the junior partner to the work itself.

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Wu-Tang Clan to Flaunt Knicks Devotion With NBA Finals Halftime Show Performance

Octet will perform at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for the highly anticipated game

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Wu-Tang Clan to Perform for Game 4 of NBA Finals Between New York Knicks & San Antonio Spurs: Reports

The crew would follow Cardi B, who performed at halftime of game three at the World's Most Famous Arena.

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Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console business models

The RAMageddon crisis has got Microsoft rethinking its Xbox console hardware business. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox strategy chief Matthew Ball have both revealed this week that Microsoft is reevaluating plans for its next-generation Project Helix console and exploring "radically different" console business models in the meantime. "We are working very hard to rethink […] The RAMageddon crisis has got Microsoft rethinking its Xbox console hardware business. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox strategy chief Matthew Ball have both revealed this week that Microsoft is reevaluating plans for its next-generation Project Helix console and exploring "radically different" console business models in the meantime. "We are working very hard to rethink everything that we can about Helix, which is a console we are committed to shipping, and we are very cognizant of the ways in which we need to chang

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You can just tell the Instagram algorithm what you want now

Instagram is going to let you tweak what its algorithm shows you on your main feed. With the Your Algorithm feature, "you can now see the topics we think you're interested in, and change them, across all the major parts of Instagram," according to Instagram boss Adam Mosseri. Right now, the feature will only surface […] Instagram is going to let you tweak what its algorithm shows you on your main feed. With the Your Algorithm feature, "you can now see the topics we think you're interested in, and change them, across all the major parts of Instagram," according to Instagram boss Adam Mosseri . Right now, the feature will only surface topics, but Instagram is working on "supporting requests for people, different moods or vibes, content types, and more." The company has been slowly giving users more agency over some algorithms on Instagram, having already launched the Your Algorithm f

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Yup, that’s me petting a coyote in the 2-minute movie about San Francisco

What I wanted was an exclusive story. What I got instead was an impossibly poignant moment in Dolores Park.

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Zena White Accepts Executive of the Year From Femi Koleoso | Indie Power Players 2026

Zena White accepts the Executive of the Year Award from Femi Koleoso at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.

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Zendaya's chances of a 'Euphoria' Emmy three-peat, by the numbers

Don't rule her out: 'Euphoria' already made Zendaya the youngest lead drama actress winner (2020) and the first Black actor to win the category twice (2022).

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‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: The Sex-Positive Queen of NYC Public Access Cable Takes a Royal Bow, Nude of Course

HBO's Sarah Jessica Parker-produced doc pays tribute to the freedom-of-expression champion and queer community activist who took on a corporate monolith and won a national censorship battle.

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‘Compartment No. 6’ Director Juho Kuosmanen Adds Magnus Millang, Paprika Steen to Cast of Bittersweet Comedy ‘Dream Come True’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Juho Kuosmanen, the director of Cannes prizewinner “Compartment No. 6,” has completed casting on feature film “Dream Come True,” which is a bittersweet comedy inspired by a true story. His third feature film will star Magnus Millang (“Another Round”), Paprika Steen (“Families Likes Ours,” “Festen”) and newcomer Ellen Kihri. First plot details have been unveiled […]

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‘Desi Bling’ Producer on Why the Netflix Reality Show, About Ultra-Wealthy Indian Expats in Dubai, Is Such a Hit: People ‘Like to See Their Dreams on Screen’

Netflix reality docusoap “Desi Bling,” which delves into the glossy lives of ultra-wealthy Indian expats living in Dubai, is turning out to be a big hit. The show’s seven-episode first season, offering an inside view of the glitzy lifestyle, lavish parties and personal frictions within the elite social circle of Dubai’s rich Desi community — […]

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Not Going Forward This Year at BBC as Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf Exit Series

The BBC is no longer going ahead with a “Doctor Who” Christmas special this year as planned and is seeking new production partners. Showrunner and writer Russell T Davies and producer Bad Wolf have officially exited the series as the BBC puts the show out to competitive tender. “‘Doctor Who’ remains an important part of […]

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Scrapped, Russell T. Davies and Bad Wolf Exit Show

The news comes during a tumultuous period for the beloved Time Lord.

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‘Every Year After’ Author Carley Fortune on TV Adaptation’s Title Change, Sequel Books and Why She’s Not Worried About ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Comparisons

On the heels of a massively successful launch for “Off Campus” last month, Amazon is set to debut “Every Year After,” its next big YA series, on June 10. Along with being another romance, this one has the added bonus of potentially filling that “The Summer I Turned Pretty”-shaped hole in YA fans’ hearts, since […]

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‘Happy Hours’ Review: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Are Reunited in a Romcom Made for Nineties Nostalgists

The star pairing of “Happy Hours” isn’t just its selling point, but its audience filter. If the words “Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson together again” make your heart go a little soft, then congratulations: This equally soft-hearted romantic comedy has been made directly for you. If, however, you’re unmoved by the prospect of a “Dawson’s […]

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‘I Love Boosters’ Star Poppy Liu on Working With Boots Riley, Trojan Horsing Social Commentary Into Films and ‘Hacks’ Ending

The actress notes that Riley has the ability to get audiences thinking about issues while entertaining them: “There's people that have an immediate allergic reaction to social commentary.”

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‘London Needs Some Lobbying’: 50,000 Attend London Gallery Weekend as Dealers Fight Narrative of City’s Decline

“London needs some lobbying,” mega-dealer Thaddaeus Ropac said at a panel kicking off London Gallery Weekend.

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‘Love Island USA’ Addresses App Glitch During First Fan Vote for Season 8

Fans took to social media to share their frustrations as voting was set to close Tuesday night.

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‘No-Mani Mani’ Nails for Summer? Beauty Insiders Think So

Celebrity manicurists weigh in on how best to partake in the summer trend.

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‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ Star Camila Morrone on Soulmates, Superstition and the Golden Age of Horror Acting

The actor discusses bringing Rachel to life across a grueling five-month shoot in Canada's wintry season.

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‘Stop! That! Train!’ Review: RuPaul Presides Over an Irreverent, Appealing Disaster-Movie Parody

The tale of two heroic stewardesses who team up with RuPaul Charles, the President of the United States, to stop a train on a collision course with a once-a-century weather event, “Stop! That! Train!” is billed as a “true story” where every scene unfolds “exactly as it happened in real life.” Given such an extraordinary […]

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‘Summer House’ Reunion: West Admits to Being on Beta Blockers and Hiding His Girlfriend While Kyle Is a Mess

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 3 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion, streaming on Peacock as of June 10. “I think it’ll get a little bit easier.” Those were the famous last words uttered by Westling “West” Wilson when we last left him in Part 2 of the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion. That […]

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‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion Revelations: Biggest Bombshells About West and Amanda’s Romance

Are they in love? Are they in a monogamous relationship? Were they on beta-blockers during filming for the reunion? The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the biggest moments from the final reunion episode.

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‘Summer House’ Sets Bonus Episode Filmed After the Reunion — All the Details

Bravo executive Josh Brown, who was in the room on reunion taping day, spills about Bravo picking cameras back up after the conclusion of the three-part reunion for 'Summer House: The Aftermath,' airing next week: "We were in total unknown territory on this reunion."

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‘Task’ Season 2 Casts Edgar Ramirez

Edgar Ramirez is the latest addition to the cast of “Task” Season 2 at HBO. Ramirez joins returning Season 1 star Mark Ruffalo as well as previously announced new additions Mahershala Ali, Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis, and Aminah Nieves. The official logline for the new season states, “Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) takes the helm of […]

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‘The Morning Show’ Director Mimi Leder on Tackling Everything From Deepfakes to AI Doubling as Therapists: ‘This Show Is About The Moment We’re Living in’

“The Morning Show” Season 4 tackled everything from deepfakes, Olympic doping scandals, media mergers to AI doubling as people’s therapists. For director and executive producer Mimi Leder, the show’s staying power is in capturing the zeitgeist. “The show is about the moment we are living in, which is dramatic. It’s tumultuous,” Leder tells Variety‘s senior […]

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‘Toy Story 5’ First Reactions Praise Pixar’s Sequel as a ‘Deeply Profound’ and ‘Moving’ Film That ‘Ranks Right Alongside’ the Original

“Toy Story 5” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and it appears Pixar’s long-running animated franchise remains in top form after 30 years. The latest sequel is being called “emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way” in rave first reactions. Film critic Scott Menzel posted a glowing review on […]

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‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a Nostalgia-Fueled Luggage Lineup From Away

You've got a friend in Away's new character-inspired suitcases, weekender bags, backpacks and beyond.

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‘Toy Story 5’: First Reactions From the Premiere

The latest chapter in Pixar's most famous franchise hits theaters on June 19.

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‘We are comfortable financially’: My husband is in his 60s and has $500,000 life insurance. Is this a good time to cancel?

“Our kids are grown and independent.”

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‘You’ll Feel Like You Can Fly’: Any Young Mechanic Drop ‘Modern Shoe,’ Talk Touring Europe and New Music

Any Young Mechanic has just released their critically acclaimed new album, The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot . More music is on the way, Billboard has learned.

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’24 Jump Street’ in the Works With Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube in Talks to Return

Rodney Rothman is set to helm the latest sequel for Sony, with previous directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller on board to produce.

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