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Culture
In its post-sale release, Sotheby’s noted that Asian collectors bought more than a third of the Lewis collection, which achieved $392.6 million.
Bay Area
"King of the Hill" Season 15 trailer tackles Hank and Peggy's retirement woes and phone scams, as well as Bobby's relationship drama.
Bay Area
Miss Anita has spent the last 50 years reading stories and singing songs to kids in Cape May, New Jersey. Now, she is moving on to the next chapter.
California
De Los editors Fidel Martinez and Suzy Exposito call out overdone Latin music trends and the best albums of 2026 on 'The De Los Podcast.'
California
'When Calls the Heart' co-stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum celebrated one year of marriage by publicly introducing the latest member of their growing family.
Technology
"Contract values for these efforts ballooned from nearly $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion."
Culture
Stuck for what to eat in the morning? These four high-protein breakfast recipes contain 30 g of protein and are suitable for both vegetarian and vegan diets.
Technology
As part of MIFA’s new Korea Business Showcase, Gwangju’s Information and Content Agency (GICON) made its first steps at the Annecy Animation Festival this Tuesday, marking a continuous trend of more and more Asian agencies represented at the class A festivals and markets. Established to support and foster information communication and cultural industries in the […]
Culture
Forget the ’90s revival–look around on your daily commute and you’ll notice another era making its return: the swinging ’60s. Here are 5 ways to style the shift dress trend for summer 2026.
Culture
Not every Prime Day clothing deal is worth your time—these are my top summer picks, as a Vogue editor whose covered the sale for years.
Bay Area
Some bystanders performed "lifesaving efforts" and called for help.
Bay Area
It's an exciting start to some serious work. Roughly 600 goats sprint near Poplar Beach then settle in for about a week of grazing. And while they're fun to watch, they're here to reduce wildfire risk.
California
WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE — or shatter — downtown Ukiah business owners help each other. Take earlier this month, when eight businesses found their windows smashed in the middle of the night. Rather than leaving the windows gaping open and businesses vulnerable, a pawn shop owner gathered a team and helped repair the damage. […] The post 8 downtown Ukiah businesses vandalized, business owner helps neighbor all night appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
8BitDo announced a new version of its all-button Arcade Controller that debuted a little over a year ago. The new Arcade Controller Pro looks similar to 8BitDo's original with a leverless (or Hitbox) design that replaces joysticks with buttons for improved precision and responsiveness. The new Pro version comes with upgrades that include an even […] 8BitDo announced a new version of its all-button Arcade Controller that debuted a little over a year ago. The new Arcade Controller Pro looks similar to 8BitDo's original with a leverless (or Hitbox ) design that replaces joysticks with buttons for improved precision and responsiveness. The new Pro version comes with upgrades that include an even thinner 16mm design, an additional programmable button, and a small screen allowing you to customize button mapping and other settings without having to open 8BitDo's Ultimate Software V2 app o
Technology
The lead single from the Philly psych-folk duo’s sophomore LP is an elliptical, seven-minute acoustic ballad
Technology
The organic molecules could come from life or from ordinary chemistry — only samples returned to Earth can settle it.
California
Craig Gillespie directs the louche party girl, played by Milly Alcock, in a spinoff sequel that thrives on chaos but settles for convention.
News
A Pennsylvania prosecutor says a member of the cultlike group known as Zizians has been charged in the killing of her parents in 2022
Technology
A critique published in Nature Wednesday calls the basic technology behind Microsoft's "breakthrough" quantum computing chip the Majorana 1 into question. Microsoft unveiled the chip in February 2025 and said it featured a brand-new technology known as a topological qubit. Topological qubits, they said, would be the "building blocks" for their future quantum computer. Microsoft […] Microsoft’s Majorana 1 processor. | Image: Microsoft A critique published in Nature Wednesday calls the basic technology behind Microsoft's "breakthrough" quantum computing chip the Majorana 1 into question. Microsoft unveiled the chip in February 2025 and said it featured a brand-new technology known as a topological qubit. Topological qubits, they said, would be the "building blocks" for their future quantum computer. Microsoft announced the next generation chip Majorana 2 at Build earlier this month.
Technology
Researchers were unsure whether alpha particles would aid or hinder fusion. Simulations suggest they help, by dampening turbulence.
Technology
Summary RFIC design is a complex “ dark art ” that limits progress in wireless technologies like 5G, autonomous vehicles, and satellite communications. Princeton researchers use reinforcement learning and inverse design to rapidly create RFICs from scratch. Diffusion models rapidly generate novel or human-interpretable RF layouts, achieving record performance and drastically reducing design time. Future progress needs large, shared chip design datasets and open ecosystems so AI can learn universal electromagnetic and circuit behaviors. Take a moment and try to imagine your life without the wireless advances of the past three decades. Have you lost your luggage? What a shame AirTags have not been invented. The airline representative has promised to call with updates, so settle in for a long wait by the kitchen telephone, because there are no affordable cellphones. You’ll be stuck listenin
Technology
As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem
Technology
Jonny Johansson upended office dress codes with a mash-up of preppy and rockabilly looks.
Culture
Ovitz walked out of a deposition after being prodded about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Culture
An adapted version of Florentina Holzinger’s 'Seaworld Venice', created for the Austrian Pavilion, will be presented first at Gropius Bau in Berlin in spring 2027.
Technology
Alexis Wilkins, the conservative country singer who is the longtime girlfriend of FBI director Kash Patel, is responding to critics after announcing that she has been booked to perform at a Freedom 250 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Wednesday. She was invited to sing because of her standing as a popular performer, […]
Technology
The Grammy winner penned a touching remembrance to the music mogul, who championed Keys early in her career
News
The Federal Reserve says that all 32 of the nation's biggest banks have passed its annual stress test
Technology
As Alphabet rolls out more data centers — and borrowing money to do it — it can be argued that it is becoming more of an industrial company, says strategist
Bay Area
Looking to snag savings on home and tech products? Shop our picks for the best deals going on right now for Amazon Prime Day.
Technology
Amazon Prime Day is back, and the retailer is bringing its annual shopping day to the masses earlier than ever this year. Amazon Prime Day 2026 takes place from June 23 to 26 this year. That breaks with tradition, as Prime Day has typically been held in July as a counter to the busy Black […]
Technology
Zoox is updating its robotaxis as the Amazon division plots expansion in additional markets and prepares to charge for rides.
Markets
AI-fueled “anxiety about layoffs and job security are still skyrocketing,” Glassdoor research finds.
Science
The annual benefit dinner for the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian was hosted by Anna Wintour, Mariska Hargitay, Dr. Zandy Forbes, Dr. Brian G. Donley, and Kim Richter Shirley and Jon Shirley.
California
The electric vehicle startup Slate Auto just unveiled the price of its highly customizable pickup truck. The company said its first customers will receive their vehicles in the fourth quarter this year.
Bay Area
A once up-and-coming pitcher, Solomon Bates was let go days after he came out in 2019.
California
The L.A. school board selected longtime insider Andrés Chait to lead LAUSD just three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.
Culture
Ann Demeulemeester Resort 2027
Technology
The Indo-French animated feature “Heirloom” has formalized its French co-production with Paris-based Condor Films and secured the CNC’s Aide aux Cinémas du Monde grant. The period family fantasy marks the debut feature of Upamanyu Bhattacharyya. Bhattacharyya previously won the City of Annecy Award in 2020 for his short “Wade.” Set in Ahmedabad in 1960, “Heirloom” […]
News
The Army confirmed that one of its most prominent generals would soon be retiring, ending his career and leaving his current job long before expected. It is the latest example of senior officers leaving the military early, or being fired, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jim McPherson, the Under Secretary of the Army during the first Trump administration.
News
In two federal courts, a group of protesters received unusually long sentences after the Justice Department accused them of being members of Antifa. These nine protesters were arrested after they demonstrated outside a migrant detention facility in Texas. During the protest, a police officer was shot. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed more with former federal prosecutor Paul Butler.
Culture
Why this deal is worth taking advantage of: the products are still being sold at their regular price on the Anua site.
Technology
The mogul's live events group is said to be exploring a $6 billion takeover of the theater owner and operator.
California
The trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 30-year-old Uber driver accused of starting the deadly Palisades fire out of anger, came to a close Tuesday afternoon.
Bay Area
Cases involving Chinese immigrants from San Francisco reached the U.S. Supreme Court and helped establish birthright citizenship, now under threat as America celebrates 250 years as a nation.
California
The LAX's automated trains have been beleaguered by delays caused by legal settlements, and technical issues. The first runs with volunteers should start soon.
Technology
Asa Butterfield, Jonny Lee Miller and Christine Tremarco have joined the cast of drama series “Hamburg Days,” about the Beatles’ formative years in the German port city. The six-part show, which was created by showrunner Christian Schwochow (“The Crown,” “Munich – The Edge of War”) and head writer Jamie Carragher (“Succession”), is shooting in Hamburg. […]
Technology
The pop singer-songwriter’s debut was a critical success. Now, she’s taking the album on the road for her Staircase to Stardom tour, which she’s “entirely” involved in shaping: “Nothing is as fun as having my own ideas and then trying it and seeing what works.”
Culture
The two paintings by Jane Allan in question have won prizes in Australia.
Markets
Aviva, the UK-based insurer, announced it will rebrand Probitas 1492 as “Aviva Syndicates” marking a significant milestone in the integration of its Lloyd’s platform into Aviva’s Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) business. The rebrand will see the syndicate operate fully …
Culture
The Backstreet Boys talk about their new Paw Patrol movie song “Bottle Up,” their massive residency at Sphere Las Vegas, celebrating Millennium 25 years later, and why taking the show to Germany feels like a full-circle moment. Plus, the group reflects on legacy and family and plays a quick round of “I Want It That […]
Culture
Kevin Richardson's kids couldn't believe Drizzy was a fan.
Technology
She also shared the rage-filled music video for her new single “Sun Has Set”
Technology
The musician has announced her fourth album, which features Hayley Williams and Turnstile's Brendan Yates
Culture
The alt-rock artist will also play her first-ever arena shows later this year.
Bay Area
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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.
California
* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet on south- southwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Now through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions. Localized minor tidal overflow possible Wednesday and Thursday evening during high tide where surf heights are 6 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...3 ft 15-19 second south swell from 190- 210 degrees.
Bay Area
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 5 PM this afternoon. * 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.
Culture
How to get your beach read to your destination? We have some suggestions—classy bags for classy books.
Technology
Artist will play five dates along the East Coast shortly after the release of solo debut, Thank You
Culture
Blanco went on his podcast to share the story of how his mom was impressed by Gomez from the first time she met her.
California
Nine years after a lawsuit spurred a reckoning around literacy education in Berkeley Unified School District, a new curriculum and culture have taken hold.
California
Children across Berkeley can receive free lunches and snacks this summer at parks, a community center, a public pool and the city’s Central Library, helping ensure access to healthy meals while school is out. In a statement Monday, city officials said Berkeley is offering the meals to anyone 18 and younger without requiring registration, proof […] The post Berkeley offers free summer meals for kids at parks, library and community sites appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Impressionist gardens and the literary classic "The Little Prince" were among the inspirations for the footwear brand's annual presentation.
Technology
Kalshi traders are not agreeing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's prediction that the U.S. economy will have 3% growth this year.
Technology
Tariff rates on American trading partners will jump back to the same levels seen before the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s “reciprocal” duties, he said.
Bay Area
Freebie of the week: While so much of today’s entertainment is on phones, tablets and other screens, it’s great to be able to rely on the good-old-fashioned circus for live fun and thrills. Folks in the Bay Area should be especially thankful for Circus Bella, which happens to be both very good at what it does as well as free! The performance troupe was founded 19 years ago by David Hunt and Abigail Munn as something of a 21st-century answer to […] The post Best Bets: Circus Bella, Fountain Blues and Brews, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, ‘Elektra,’ SF Symphony organ showcase appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Upgrading your home audio? During Prime Day, Amazon has deep discounts on headphones, earbuds, speakers, turntables & other gear, sitewide.
Bay Area
Here are the best deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $100. Shop now before they expire.
Technology
"Because there’s so much Zwan stuff, I’m gonna put it out in different sets," Smashing Pumpkins frontman says of short-lived supergroup
Technology
Bitcoin, now in the eighth month of its bear market, dropped to an October 2024 low amid a pullback in tech stocks.
News
Blake Moore wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Utah's 2nd Congressional District
Culture
Authorities claim Boosie violated the rules of probation, but the rapper denied this in a social media post: “IM NOT STUPID.”
Technology
The storied mill based in Valle Mosso, in the woolen district around Biella, Italy, has continued to press ahead despite global volatility.
California
Crowds packed a block party near Mariachi Plaza to watch Mexico defeat South Korea one day after the fire sparked. Air quality has fluctuated since then.
Culture
The 10-track project will arrive on Aug. 21.
Technology
The custom chip is designed to support the ChatGPT maker’s future AI models and products.
Culture
Chill, gentlemen.
Bay Area
The Giants are facing mounting pressure following backlash over three players writing Bible verses on special Pride Night caps. During a press conference on Tuesday, team President Buster Posey declined to address the controversy, saying the organization would focus on baseball and refusing to take questions on the issue.
California
The state park employee is facing multiple criminal charges and a civil lawsuit by one of the victims.
California
On Nov. 13, the California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will open to visitors as the final phase of its 33-year-long master plan.
California
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will be free to visit, just in time for the 2028 Olympics.
California
In 2023, the Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization was given a new name, a new focus and millions more to spend revitalizing California’s most overlooked source of affordable housing. Three years later, the results are starting to come in.
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The roads used to flood at Shady Lane Estates whenever it rained. Water pooled on the mostly-dirt roads that ran through the mobile home park, combining with the waste of constantly backed-up septic tanks. Early on those wet mornings, parents would pack their […]
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The roads used to flood at Shady Lane Estates whenever it rained. Water pooled on the mostly-dirt roads that ran through the mobile home park, combining with the waste of constantly backed-up septic tanks. Early on those wet mornings, parents would pack their […]
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The roads used to flood at Shady Lane Estates whenever it rained. Water pooled on the mostly-dirt roads that ran through the mobile home park, combining with the waste of constantly backed-up septic tanks. Early on those wet mornings, parents would pack their […]
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The roads used to flood at Shady Lane Estates whenever it rained. Water pooled on the mostly-dirt roads that ran through the mobile home park, combining with the waste of constantly backed-up septic tanks. Early on those wet mornings, parents would pack their […]
California
IT SOON COULD BECOME MUCH EASIER for California community colleges to create new bachelor’s degree programs. The state’s community colleges, which primarily offer certificates and two-year associate degrees, are permitted to create bachelor’s degrees that fill workforce needs, but existing law allows them to do so only if they don’t duplicate what’s offered at California’s […] The post California lawmakers look to settle turf war over community college bachelor’s degrees appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
The Mexican fruit fly poses a "serious threat" to the state's produce.
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las calles de Shady Lane Estates solían inundarse cada vez que llovía. El agua se acumulaba en los caminos, en su mayoría de tierra, que atravesaban el parque de casas móviles, mezclándose con […]
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las calles de Shady Lane Estates solían inundarse cada vez que llovía. El agua se acumulaba en los caminos, en su mayoría de tierra, que atravesaban el parque de casas móviles, mezclándose con […]
California
En 2023, el programa de Oportunidades y Revitalización de Viviendas Prefabricadas cambió de nombre, reorientó su enfoque y destinó millones de dólares adicionales para revitalizar la fuente de vivienda asequible más ignorada de California. Tres años después, los resultados comienzan a ser visibles.
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las calles de Shady Lane Estates solían inundarse cada vez que llovía. El agua se acumulaba en los caminos, en su mayoría de tierra, que atravesaban el parque de casas móviles, mezclándose con […]
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las calles de Shady Lane Estates solían inundarse cada vez que llovía. El agua se acumulaba en los caminos, en su mayoría de tierra, que atravesaban el parque de casas móviles, mezclándose con […]
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Bay Area
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 28 people.
News
In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in Houston, the camp listed its debt as exceeding $10 million.
Culture
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Bay Area
For Carolyn Tucher, helping neighbors and strengthening her community was a lifelong calling. Tucher, a former Palo Alto school board member and longtime civic leader, died last week at the age of 88.
Markets
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Technology
AI chipmaker Cerebras has a staggered lock-up expiration that includes some shares becoming available for trading this week.
Markets
Despite upbeat revenue figures, Cerebras’s stock was falling in after-hours trading.
Technology
Just days after a gunman killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, it became clear that President Donald Trump would use the assassination to fuel a crackdown on free speech. To avenge Kirk's death, the administration vowed to go after so-called "antifa" (otherwise known as antifascist) terrorists. Now that promise is bearing fruit. This week, eight Texas […] Just days after a gunman killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, it became clear that President Donald Trump would use the assassination to fuel a crackdown on free speech . To avenge Kirk's death, the administration vowed to go after so-called "antifa" (otherwise known as antifascist) terrorists. Now that promise is bearing fruit. This week, eight Texas activists were sentenced to between 30 and 100 years in prison - one for attempted murder, but most for supposedly belonging to an insurrectionary "Antifa cell," including
Culture
Today, the Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) announced a multi-state settlement with The Chemours Company under the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, and West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act. The settlement covers four Chemours facilities — located in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey — that use or produce PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease, and stains. Chemours also manufactures PFAS for various industrial and military applications, including those where substitutes are not readily available. This is the first comprehensive settlement by the federal government to resolve enforcement claims over pollution by a manufacturer of forever
Technology
A supercomputer in China now outranks its U.S. counterparts as the world’s most powerful, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese computer has topped a list sometimes viewed as a measure of a nation’s technological prowess
Technology
Maria Avila broke down in tears as she showed jurors the disfiguring scars from a dog-bite attack at the singer’s mansion five years ago
Technology
The network has set its premiere dates for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Science
A clinical trial testing two drugs against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, which is driving a fast-moving outbreak in Central Africa, is set to begin next week, WHO officials said.
Technology
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says her staff used AI for "spellcheck" in an amendment summary for a major defense bill, but denies it was used for the bill text itself and says "NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI." Luna issued the response after accounts on X began sharing screenshots of an amendment summary […] Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says her staff used AI for "spellcheck" in an amendment summary for a major defense bill, but denies it was used for the bill text itself and says "NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI." Luna issued the response after accounts on X began sharing screenshots of an amendment summary for the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. It reads: "Identical to H.R. 100 (118th Congress).11:25 AM????Claude responded: Requires the Secretary of Defense to designate Department of Defense activities, support, and operations at the southwest land border
Technology
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ breakout has been guest starring in the series, which he filmed last year after wrapping the hockey romance drama.
California
"We are highly pissed off about a lot of stuff right now," said comic Richard Montoya. Come June 27, his comedy crew Culture Clash will take the Grand Performances stage with sketches colored by political and social satire.
Technology
“After much thought and consideration, I have made the difficult and sad decision to step back from performing live gigs," he explains.
Technology
KNDS plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt, with current shareholders expected to sell up to 20% of existing share capital.
Technology
Berlin is planning to scrap a multi-billion-euro project to build the F126 frigates, according to the Financial Times.
Culture
For those curious to know what it was like to asphyxiate in a cloud of ash or have your bodily fluids vaporized, now’s your chance.
Markets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has floated the idea of a single “tap the brakes” rate hike.
Technology
Toonz Media Group has signed a worldwide distribution agreement for “MechWest,” an independently produced CG-animated action-adventure series created by Dave Gallagher and produced by AnimSchool Studios. The company is presenting the series to international buyers at the Annecy Animation Festival. Set in the dieselpunk frontier world of Meridian, “MechWest” follows Pearl West, a teenage girl […]
Culture
Dior Men Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Jonathan Anderson blended rave culture and aristocratic codes to artfully disheveled effect.
California
The Dodgers followed through on a pledge made a year ago, donating $1.1 million to two foundations supporting those impacted by immigration raids in the Southland.
Technology
“Fuck AI for real,” the rapper said on X just days after both SZA and producer Kenneth Blume aired out their own grievances with AI
Technology
Several dozen states might need to pay millions for food aid if they don't reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Culture
Lynn shook off early nerves for an strong audition on "America's Got Talent," where she sang Billie Eilish's "The Greatest."
California
AS THE SCHOOL YEAR HAS WOUND DOWN, summer is a perfect time to visit the great outdoors. This year, you may see more people from diverse backgrounds enjoying the region’s parks due to a new grant. The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) announced earlier this year that 16 community-based and local organizations will receive between $7,000 […] The post EBRPD grant program aims to bring more people to parks — and parks to communities appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Counting the new member class, the academy would be 36% women, 25% from underrepresented communities and 22% international.
Markets
The European Union is set to ramp up an investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. that alleges its products are addictive to children, as the bloc increases regulatory pressure on the US social media company. The EU’s executive branch, the European …
Technology
The first edition of Le Rendez-Vous will take place Oct. 2 to 5 in the Tuileries Garden, organized by a branch of France's economic development committee dedicated to jewelry, watchmaking and tableware.
Technology
Juergen Teller captured a trio of London creatives for billboards going up around Paris on Wednesday.
Bay Area
Many Bay Area residents were alerted by their phones Wednesday morning when a large earthquake struck in far-off Mendocino County, despite the fact that most people in the region didn’t feel the slightest wobble.
Bay Area
Many Bay Area residents were alerted by their phones Wednesday morning when a large earthquake struck in far-off Mendocino County, despite the fact that most people in the region didn’t feel the slightest wobble.
Bay Area
Many Bay Area residents were alerted by their phones Wednesday morning when a large earthquake struck in far-off Mendocino County, despite the fact that most people in the region didn’t feel the slightest wobble.
Technology
Florentin Glémarec and Kevin Nompeix trotted out a youthful, playful lineup that spoke of their brand’s growing technical maturity.
Culture
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Culture
The structures were found at the fabled "Mountain of the Birds."
Culture
The owner of a North Carolina tax return preparation business pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to prepare false returns claiming fraudulent refunds based on COVID-19 tax credits. Seven other return preparers have already pleaded guilty for their roles in the same scheme.
Technology
The four-week leader matches the longest reign by a solo-billed woman since 2007.
Technology
The singer attended Tuesday's Serpentine Summer Party in London.
Technology
Tesla, accused of failing to fix design flaws, blames driver pressing accelerator.
Technology
Stock up for summer with the crème de la crème of sun care, coveted by celebrities and dermatologists alike.
Bay Area
Emylee Thai of Houston, TX was added to an FBI most wanted list. She is accused of healthcare fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme.
Technology
Some 72 ships loaded with 19 million barrels of oil have passed through Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
Science
Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration’s threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care. Families are outraged.
Markets
A strategy that feels like free money actually lags the stock market over the long term.
Technology
Bob Iger, who recently stepped down as CEO of Disney, is defending the company’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel back in September over his comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Publicly addressing the debacle for the the first time in an interview with the Financial Times, Iger denied the widespread speculation that Disney pulled […]
California
The former superintendent, Kevin Pearsall retired last year shortly after officials executed search warrants in the case against him.
Technology
The small bit of air in the bottle sees oxygen and other chemicals move in and out.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 expected San Diego County Deserts. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows in the 80s will offer little relief.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 San Diego County Deserts. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 113 expected. Localized Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...In Arizona, Central La Paz, Parker Valley, and Yuma. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 114 expected. Localized Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Imperial County Southwest, Imperial County West, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Technology
Alexis Wilkins, the aspiring Nashville star who is dating Kash Patel, will join Lee Greenwood for the troubled concert on the National Mall
Technology
Alexis Wilkins, a last-minute add to the Great American State Fair lineup, says she earned the booking on her own merits — and is done letting critics "diminish" her career
Bay Area
"We are thinking worst-case scenario," Sheriff William Honsal said.
Technology
Privacy advocates and domestic violence groups say ID mandate is a big mistake.
Science
Government can't restrict SNAP dollars on candy, diminishing returns for IVF add-ons, and other health news
California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released federal funding for hazard mitigation projects in California to address flood, earthquake and wildfire risks. Congress authorized the projects through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act. Funding was …
Technology
The series will follow Gail Bean and Isaiah John's characters into the 1990s.
Bay Area
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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS FANS celebrated at Thrive City outside Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday after their team snagged top prospect Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the No. 11 overall pick, the Warriors took Lendeborg, a 23-year-old 6-foot-9 forward who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines in college. Before the […] The post Fans celebrate as Warriors snag top prospect Yaxel Lendeborg in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Fashion Revolution Japan's "Fashion and Water" booklet includes an interview with Lenzing's Krishna Manda.
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Not even scorching temperatures could stop guests including Salma Hayek-Pinault, Isha Ambani, Maya Jama, Alexa Chung and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley from celebrating London’s hottest summer party.
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Federal Reserve Board's annual bank stress test confirms that large banks are well positioned to weather a severe recession and able to continue to lend to households and businesses
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The ruling blocking arrests in immigration courts nationwide stymies one of the Trump administration's strategies for carrying out mass deportations.
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A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections
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The Constitution "does not grant the President any specific powers over elections," the judge wrote.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, dropping a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year.
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To qualify for the U.S. Department of Education's new interest rate discount on student loans, borrowers must meet several requirements. Here's what to know.
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Figma has unveiled some new design and coding product updates at its annual Config conference that aim to help creatives "push their ideas further" and automate tedious tasks with AI. Part of this is a reimagined canvas that's now optimized for full-stack development, according to Figma, bringing teams, AI agents, tools, and materials "together in […] Figma has unveiled some new design and coding product updates at its annual Config conference that aim to help creatives "push their ideas further" and automate tedious tasks with AI. Part of this is a reimagined canvas that's now optimized for full-stack development, according to Figma, bringing teams, AI agents , tools, and materials "together in one place." Notable callouts include coding layers that let you tweak the code of your projects without leaving the Figma Design canvas, and AI-generated motion graphics effects, which allo
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Breakout stars Jacob Elordi and Teyana Taylor, along with Hollywood mainstays Jenna Ortega and Jon Bernthal, and new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro are among the 529 invitees to the newest member class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 2026 invitee list includes 95 Oscar nominees — 21 of them winners — […]
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Of 2026’s invitees, 42 percent are women, 56 percent hail from underrepresented communities and 53 percent are based outside of the United States (in 60 different countries and territories).
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When a fire broke out a few miles from his Altadena, California, home the evening of Jan. 7, 2025, Matt Blea and his family needed to make a crucial decision: Should they stay home, or evacuate? A friend who did …
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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF THE REGION FRIDAY AND SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES... * AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101 and 102. In California...Fire weather zones 227 and 229. In Nevada... Fire weather zones 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone Indian Wells Valley.Fire weather zone Kern County Desert.Fire weather zone Lake Isabella. * WIND...50 TO 60 PERCENT PROBABILITY OF GUSTS EXCEEDING 55 MPH ON FRIDAY IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY. 70 TO 80 PERCENT PROBABILITY OF GUSTS EXCEEDING 55 MPH ON SATURDAY IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY. 70 TO 80 PERCENT PROBABILITY OF GUSTS EXCEEDING 40 MPH AT LAKE ISABELLA. * HUMIDITY...EASTERN KERN COUNTY MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY BETWEEN 12-20 PERCENT. LAKE ISABELLA MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY BETWEEN 25-35 PERCENT. * THUNDERSTORMS...NO THUNDERSTORM THREAT * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101 and 102. In California...Fire weather zones 227 and 229. In Nevada... Fire weather zones 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE MOJAVE PRESERVE... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from this evening through Wednesday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 228. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms through this morning will be capable of producing lightning with very little rainfall. Gusty outflow winds will also be possible in and near any storms that do develop. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are expected Friday and Saturday. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent Friday and Saturday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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* AFFECTED AREA...Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ and Lower Colorado River Valley CA. * TIMING...Friday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
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* AFFECTED AREA...Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ and Lower Colorado River Valley CA. * TIMING...Friday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
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Joseph McCue came to Florida expecting to do even better than he was in New York City working as an electrician. He had a job lined up at a hospital construction site in Orlando, and the combination of zero state …
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A former Army soldier pleaded guilty today to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, including attempted production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) depicting minors known to him, and trafficking of CSAM.
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A former Idaho insurance agent pled guilty to insurance fraud for backdating a policy. Stetzen Bailey, of Heyburn, a former Farm Bureau Insurance agent, pled guilty to one felony count of insurance fraud. An investigation by the Idaho Department of …
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Charlotte Toledano Detaille, the former Mediawan producer behind Prime Video’s streaming hit “Escort Boys,” is launching Alyx Films, an independent banner that will kick off with an ambitious slate built around breakout French digital creator Geronimo. The company, which is based in Paris and in the South of France, has signed an exclusive partnership with […]
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Brands Hatch, COTA, and Zandvoort will all hold an e-Prix in 2027.
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Two individuals were sentenced yesterday for their participation in a scheme to trade securities based on material nonpublic information about the $3.2 billion merger of two companies, which resulted in illicit profits of over $600,000. Two other individuals were previously sentenced in connection with this scheme on May 4.
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Fourth of July this year will be a special one, as Americans across the country celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
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A heat-related power outage left around 68,000 homes without electricity in western France as record-breaking heat sweeps Europe.
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The resort 2027 collections were brimming with nontraditional options for the big day.
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Running through June 26, these are the best sneaker deals to shop during the annual sales event.
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The producer came out as gay in 2017.
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Rockstar Games has finally given Grand Theft Auto VI a price ahead of the game's November 19th launch. But while announcing that the game would cost $79.99, Rockstar also confirmed that the physical versions of GTA VI won't include a disc, and instead will only contain a download code inside the box. Not only is […] Rockstar Games has finally given Grand Theft Auto VI a price ahead of the game's November 19th launch. But while announcing that the game would cost $79.99, Rockstar also confirmed that the physical versions of GTA VI won't include a disc, and instead will only contain a download code inside the box . Not only is that a disappointing decision for people who like to own physical games, but given the scale of the next GTA , it also sets a bad precedent for the rest of the industry. It's no secret that digital games have overtaken physical ones. The sales data proves it: C
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President Trump is demanding the DOJ look into why gas prices aren’t falling faster at the pump. Here are four practical factors at play.
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Listen to millions of audiobooks, podcasts and playlists online without paying a cent.
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On June 23, editors, designers, models, chefs, authors, and friends of Vogue celebrated the Summer issue at Morgenstern’s in New York.
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The Golden State Warriors welcome University of Michigan's Yaxel Lendenborg to the Bay Area after drafting him in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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While the court still hasn't signed off on the massive settlement resolving Epic's antitrust lawsuit against Google for having a monopoly over Android's app store with Google Play, the tech giant says it will start rolling out changes to the way it handles billing for developers worldwide. As announced in March, the flat 30 percent […] While the court still hasn't signed off on the massive settlement resolving Epic's antitrust lawsuit against Google for having a monopoly over Android's app store with Google Play, the tech giant says it will start rolling out changes to the way it handles billing for developers worldwide. As announced in March , the flat 30 percent billing fee is being replaced by "lower, decoupled fees" that partially decouple the billing and the app store. How much of a cut Google will take from transactions now depends on whether it's for a user whose first insta
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A few additional markets will get the lower fees this year ahead of a global rollout in 2027.
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Some Democrats are divided over a bill that would cap how much homeowners associations can raise fees each year.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Robert Henricks reluctantly voted to increase monthly homeowners association fees in his San Diego County community, lifting them by $100 a month to $550. “With the cost of living, the cost of projects, we’ve put off raising the monthly assessment two years out […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Robert Henricks reluctantly voted to increase monthly homeowners association fees in his San Diego County community, lifting them by $100 a month to $550. “With the cost of living, the cost of projects, we’ve put off raising the monthly assessment two years out […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Robert Henricks reluctantly voted to increase monthly homeowners association fees in his San Diego County community, lifting them by $100 a month to $550. “With the cost of living, the cost of projects, we’ve put off raising the monthly assessment two years out […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Robert Henricks reluctantly voted to increase monthly homeowners association fees in his San Diego County community, lifting them by $100 a month to $550. “With the cost of living, the cost of projects, we’ve put off raising the monthly assessment two years out […]
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The Italian brand continues to be led by chief executive officer Silvio Campara.
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Under the strategic partnership, HarbourView now owns the publisher's share of hits performed by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and more.
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HAYWARD IS JOINING a growing number of jurisdictions in the Bay Area that utilize drones as first responders. The City Council on June 16 approved the purchase of eight new drones for the Hayward Police Department to expand its use of the devices — which are formally called Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UASs — to […] The post Hayward City Council adopts drone-as-first-responder policy for 911 calls appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The developer behind what would be California’s single-largest data center — a 1 million foot campus in the Imperial County desert — isn’t backing down as public opinion and local officials turn against him.  As CalMatters’ Deborah Brennan explains, Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, LLC wants to build what it calls a “hyperscale facility” in Imperial […]
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Tribal Chairman Greg Sarris opens up about discovering his Native lineage at 30, overcoming exclusion and turning trauma into literary inspiration with his new novel 'The Last Human Bear.'
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* WHAT...Unseasonably hot conditions with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s possible in Downtown Los Angeles and upper 70s in Inglewood area. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...Until 9 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher humidity will have the potential to add to the heat discomfort.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. Locally in the upper 90s. * WHERE...Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Western San Fernando Valley, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * 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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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the middle to upper 90s possible. Hottest Wednesday. * WHERE...Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Western San Fernando Valley, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher humidity will have the potential to add to the heat discomfort in the afternoons. Temperatures are expected to cool slightly after Thursday.
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* WHAT...Unseasonably hot conditions with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s possible in Downtown Los Angeles and the low 80s in Inglewood. Hottest Wednesday. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher humidity will have the potential to add to the heat discomfort in the afternoons. Temperatures are expected to cool slightly after Thursday.
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Entering a new phase in her career, designer Stephanie Suberville took both literal and symbolic inspiration from snakes.
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Sleek and ready to hang on your wall, select Frame TV models are up to $600 off — here's where to find the very best deals.
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From a new season of Michelle Buteau's 'Survival of the Thickest' to a hotly anticipated adaptation of 'Little House on the Prairie.'
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Plus: Know your rights as a passenger — and what you’re entitled to if an airline cancels your flight for any reason.
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Some TV and film vets are taking gigs in the world of Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback, helping smooth out Gen AI systems that may pave the way to their own obsolescence.
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5G telecommunications, according to industry hype when 5G first launched in 2019 , was going to be all about buzzy applications like mobile augmented reality and autonomous vehicles . But the surprise plot twist came when replacing home cable internet turned into 5G’s most widely adopted new application. Fixed wireless access (FWA) now serves over 14 million U.S. customers , and contributes 28 percent of worldwide wireless traffic . Fixed wireless access is what the term sounds like: broadband internet delivered over a cellular radio link to a stationary location—no cable, no fiber, no trenching, no satellite broadband antenna pointed at the sky. What makes FWA distinctive is that it repurposes the same towers, spectrum, and 5G infrastructure that was built for mobile devices. One U.S. Federal Communications Commission commissioner has called FWA 5G’s killer app . And that’s true not jus
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As the result of a Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) investigation, a brother and sister were both sentenced this week to life in prison and 33 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in a large-scale alien smuggling organization (ASO) directly linked to the Cartel De Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).
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The Los Angeles Homeless Servicers Authority said Tuesday that it was terminating contracts with the nonprofit Home At Last, saying it failed to provide contracted services and the IRS seized cash at an address linked to the nonprofit's founder.
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GTA6 might be an outlier, though—at least for now.
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The legislation represents one of the most sweeping efforts in decades to increase the supply of housing and bring down prices.
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President Trump refused to sign on Wednesday the most significant federal housing reform package in more than 30 years, canceling a scheduled signing ceremony. The housing package included four bills spearheaded by Rep. Sam Liccardo, whose district includes Palo Alto, Mountain View and Menlo Park.
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President Trump refused to sign on Wednesday the most significant federal housing reform package in more than 30 years, canceling a scheduled signing ceremony. The housing package included four bills spearheaded by Rep. Sam Liccardo, whose district includes Palo Alto, Mountain View and Menlo Park.
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President Trump refused to sign on Wednesday the most significant federal housing reform package in more than 30 years, canceling a scheduled signing ceremony. The housing package included four bills spearheaded by Rep. Sam Liccardo, whose district includes Palo Alto, Mountain View and Menlo Park.
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Birthright citizenship is now being challenged, with a decision expected from the Supreme Court in the coming days.
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The screenwriter discusses the "meta exercise" of adapting Leonie Swann’s 'Three Bags Full' and balancing Agatha Christie-style tropes with the unexpected emotional depth of a sheep-led whodunnit.
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When considering the 1960s sitcoms Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie , both of which featured women with supernatural powers navigating life with mortals, most people wouldn’t connect them with pursuing an engineering career. But Karen Panetta did. The sitcoms’ main characters—Samantha Stevens, a witch; and Jeannie, a genie—were “strong, empowered female leads using magic,” Panetta says, and they inspired her to become an engineer, as it was like sorcery to her. Panetta, an IEEE Fellow, is dean of graduate education at the Tufts University engineering school, in Medford, Mass., outside of Boston. Karen Panetta Employer Tufts University, in Medford, Mass. Title Dean of the engineering school’s graduate education Member grade IEEE Fellow Alma maters Boston University and Northeastern University in Boston Like Samantha and Jeannie, Panetta has made magic happen, such as when she helped to in
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After several years of experimentation with generative AI and machine learning, many carriers have moved beyond asking whether AI has a role in insurance. Instead, they’re grappling with a different question: How do organizations know when an AI pilot is …
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George McCalman has been a fixture for 20 years, often sketching the restaurant and the people inside it from his seat at the bar.
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The former Radio Disney teen heartthrob, raised Mormon and now openly gay, trades the bruised introspection of 2023's "Calico" for songs that exult in desire on his new album, "Sweet Fortune."
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AI has big implications for labor in the music industry. So how are human artists adapting?
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The Trump administration has made multiple efforts to reshape how elections are run with just months before the midterms. The debate over election security has led to tension between the White House and election administrators as the president falsely claims voter fraud is rampant nationwide. Liz Landers discussed more with Gabe Sterling of the Georgia Secretary of State's office.
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More than 700 dogs remain unaccounted for as Humboldt County investigators use ground-penetrating radar in a fraud and animal cruelty probe at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna.
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There’s something fascinating about seeing childcare—a profession often relegated to the sidelines—placed front and center, even if it doesn’t reflect reality.
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“The letter asked whether I had a favorite caregiver and if I would like to make a contribution in their honor.”
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The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce
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Victims currently face wait times of almost two years to resolve their cases, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate.
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Samuel Flores de Dios, 36, an illegal alien from Mexico, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after he placed a camera in his bedroom and recorded himself sexually abusing a victim who was under 13-years old.
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While she kept the web motif, Zendaya’s latest look reminds us just how much can change in five years.
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The 5-0 vote greenlit the use of drones and new fines for party hosts and spectators — not just those setting off illegal fireworks. The minimum fine starts at $4,000.
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Incumbent Democrats faced fierce challenges in New York's congressional primaries
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“Please protect New York City’s creative future and set an example for school systems across the country,” some 500 artists, filmmakers, and writers ask in the letter.
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Four years after coming out as a gay Qatari man with the World Cup playing in his home country, Nasser Mohamed is speaking up again by sharing his journey that brought him across the world to the Bay Area.
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Bass, who is running for reelection, said in an interview that she rarely travels and always worries about what could happen when she does — whether it's a fire or a big car accident.
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“I committed fully to the pink,” writes Kelly. “I considered, briefly, softening it. Making aesthetic concessions in the name of romantic harmony. But the relationship, as it turned out, didn’t last. The pink-sparkle epoxy garage floor did.”
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On Billboard On the Record, Eric Vetro explains how Timothée Chalamet transformed into Bob Dylan, why the national anthem is so hard to sing and how Rosalía tackled 13 languages on LUX .
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Father's Office chef Sang Yoon goes fast-casual — and the result is maximum comfort with maximum quality
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Lyst reports that demand for men’s skinny jeans is rising.
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Pharrell Williams took the front row, which included Victor Wembanyama and Léon Marchand, on a surfing safari.
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Jack White's wife, Olivia Jean, has filed for divorce four years after the rockers got married onstage mid-performance. Jean cited 'inappropriate marital conduct.'
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AMPAS' newest invitees also include Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor, Sara Bareilles and filmmakers Benny and Josh Safdie.
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The rising R&B star is taking her debut album on the road. Get all the details.
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Jeff Olson, a modelmaker, model supervisor, and visual effects producer who worked on “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” and numerous other films, died Sunday. He was 77. Olson’s death was confirmed by Industrial Light & Magic, the motion picture visual effects studio founded by George Lucas. The studio’s Instagram page posted, “The ILM community is […]
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No activity will keep Jennifer Lawrence from wearing what she pleases. Well…maybe not a skirt, this time.
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A judge has barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year
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It is the second setback for courthouse arrests since May when a judge in New York barred them at immigration courts in that city.
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A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday.
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Carly Pearce will host the event for the sixth year, this time alongside Parker McCollum.
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The drone spectacular will follow a musical program showcasing a broad lineup of performers, "because in my mind, connections are the embodiment of the festival," says DJ and producer NobodyListen.
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Heading back from the spring 2027 menswear shows in Paris, Kate Moss has anointed her Birkin-of-the-season.
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The player Golden State chose with pick No. 11 is the biggest, burliest, most defensively accomplished wing in this class.
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The co-stars and exec producers also spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the exit of their showrunner and why they blew up Beth and Rip's 'Yellowstone' ending to start anew.
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The album marks his 21st project.
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Kenzo Spring 2027 Menswear
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Creative director Nigo riffed on preppy and workwear while exploring the brand's historic ties to Place des Victoires in Paris.
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Kevin Epstein has been designated by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the U.S. Trustee for Louisiana and Mississippi (Region 5) on an interim basis effective June 29. Epstein replaces David Asbach, who is retiring after 35 years of distinguished service to the U.S. Trustee Program (USTP).
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Santa Monica resident Rojia Shahsavani said she witnessed three boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo that traveled from Santa Monica into West L.A. last Friday.
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As the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire is finally extinguished, residents and businesses are just beginning to assess the health and economic implications.
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Andres Chait, a longtime district administrator, has held the job since February, when the board placed former Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on administrative leave.
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A five-story oceanfront mansion in Laguna Beach has sold for $110 million, the priciest home sale in Orange County history.
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs. Wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
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* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
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Larry David is celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday with his new HBO show, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” but he wasn’t feeling too patriotic when President Donald Trump marked the nation’s milestone anniversary with a UFC fight at the White House. “It was a travesty,” David told […]
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The comedian and 'Curb' showrunner Jeff Schaffer reunite for the series, which puts a David-twist on famous moments in American history.
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Court documents reveal the Payne died without a will, leaving his fortune to be distributed under British intestacy rules to his 9-year-old child.
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Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital
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The president said that opera singer Christopher Macchio would perform the song at his Trump rally on June 24
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“Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones recently told “The Sam Sanders Show” that she found it “frustrating” that the writers at “SNL” would often typecast her as angry and aggressive. “It was kind of frustrating that they would always make me the girl that was angry and beating up people or in love with a […]
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It’s illogical and it’s certainly sweaty, but there are those who won’t, nay, can’t alter their avant-garde summer style, even to beat the heat.
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In court filings this week, Live Nation confirmed Michael Rapino had spoken with Trump before the settlement but said that "no substantive terms regarding any potential settlement were discussed."
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In court filings, the concert giant disclosed that the White House was directly involved in talks ahead of a settlement that critics have called a "sweetheart deal."
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Live Nation has confirmed that the company had several meetings with the Department of Justice and the Office of the White House Counsel before a surprise antitrust trial settlement, while its president and CEO, Michael Rapino, held a conversation with President Donald Trump. In a notice filed on Monday and reviewed by Variety, attorneys for […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Arthur Gailes Arthur Gailes is a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The Los Angeles City Planning Commission met last month to consider a proposal to slow-walk the implementation of Senate Bill 79, a state law allowing mid- and […]
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Los Angeles officials are fighting state housing reforms with a proposal that places the right type of housing in the wrong place. The city should instead be converting its aging housing stock.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Arthur Gailes Arthur Gailes is a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The Los Angeles City Planning Commission met last month to consider a proposal to slow-walk the implementation of Senate Bill 79, a state law allowing mid- and […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Arthur Gailes Arthur Gailes is a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The Los Angeles City Planning Commission met last month to consider a proposal to slow-walk the implementation of Senate Bill 79, a state law allowing mid- and […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Arthur Gailes Arthur Gailes is a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The Los Angeles City Planning Commission met last month to consider a proposal to slow-walk the implementation of Senate Bill 79, a state law allowing mid- and […]
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2027 Menswear
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The agency's biggest Cannes Lions presence ever culminated in a star-studded night at the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, where Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Karlie Kloss and Draymond Green mingled with ad industry heavyweights.
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PAGER - YELLOW ShakeMap - VII DYFI? - VII Time 2026-06-24 15:10:40 UTC 2026-06-24 15:10:40 UTC at epicenter Location 39.364°N 123.229°W Depth 8.07 km (5.01 mi)
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The review comes amid hopes that Seoul could be included in MSCI's Developed Markets watchlist.
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"We wanted a song that feels like summer in America," MLB's Steven Tyler tells Billboard of the song choice.
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The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake on Wednesday morning is a reminder that California is “earthquake country,” and that residents should remain prepared.
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The intensity of shaking was considered "moderate" in Ukiah; "light" in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, Clearlake and Cloverdale; and "weak" in the Sonoma County cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Petaluma.
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The French leather goods brand unveiled two new silhouettes.
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What could you do if you could make a circuit trace by just bending a piece of paper? How about bridging modern technologies and traditional handicrafts while providing opportunities for learning skills in both. As part of our interdisciplinary research into digital craftsmanship at the MEI Lab at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong , we came across research that demonstrated how to impregnate paperlike material (technically a “nonwoven textile”) with the kind of liquid metal used to make conductive ink . Initially, the impregnated material is nonconductive because an insulating oxide layer forms that encapsulates microscopic droplets of the liquid metal. However, applying pressure via shaped molds will crack open the insulating layer, allowing neighboring particles to merge, and thus creating conducting regions in the shape of the mold. Both of us were introduced
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With DSA and DSA-Aligned Congressional candidates staging three big wins, a new plot twist in our Trump sequel
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Top allies of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have defeated establishment-backed Democrats in New York's congressional primary elections.
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LIFE IS A LITTLE EASIER for truckers, commuters and other drivers who navigate the interchange between state routes 99 and 120 in Manteca. The two-year, $50 million construction project to unsnarl connections between the two major thoroughfares is complete. The project — overseen by the San Joaquin Council of Governments, the consortium of eight cities […] The post Manteca Highway 99-120 interchange project opens, easing traffic at longtime bottleneck appeared first on Local News Matters .
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MARIN COUNTY WILL FUNNEL about $2.3 million in federal funds, and additional state and local funds, to affordable housing developments, facility improvements and services for low-income residents, the board of supervisors decided Tuesday. Part of the funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grants, which are given to […] The post Marin County allocates $2.3M for affordable housing, community projects appeared first on Local News Matters .
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A Bay Area man noticed mysterious charges -- made in euros -- on his Chase account, and linked it back to his AI agent, Claude. Anthropic says the issue was not caused by the Claude app itself. Here's what the former information security director found.
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Rising party star Gov. Wes Moore won the Democratic primary in his bid for reelection to a second term. Republican voters hope to return the state to GOP leadership by picking a candidate they think can unseat him.
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Gen Z and Millennials are prioritizing value-driven purchases, secondhand shopping, and rental models.
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East Palo Alto was slated to adopt a conservative budget with minimal new expenses at a Tuesday council meeting, taking into consideration the city’s ongoing deficit. That is until three council members at the last minute added hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of additional expenses for matching outfits, community programming and travel expenses among other items.
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The producer along with Shellback, via their songwriting collective, have entered a partnership with investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners
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The duo has sold rights in their catalog from their Wolf Cousins collective, which also includes stakes in hits for Imagine Dragons, Ariana Grande and Ellie Goulding among others.
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Researchers have named the city “Minanbé,” a Maya Yucatec phrase meaning “there is no road.”
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Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass' reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2024.
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A school district exists for one reason — its students. Every decision it makes should be measured by a single question: does it benefit the children in our classrooms? San Jose Unified School District’s recent move toward buying condos in downtown San Jose fails that test. Right now, students across our district are learning in... The post Melillo: San Jose school district’s move to buy condos is betrayal of voter trust appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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The group is linked to six killings across three states.
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'The Witches of Cambridge' will be available this September, just prior to the release of the Warner Bros. movie 'Practical Magic 2,' which is based on Hoffman's work.
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Go from pilates to brunch to work and back again with the It-girl whispering her affirmations, directions, and suggestions in your ear.
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President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States is the only nation to guarantee citizenship to children born within its borders
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Jackson's catalog makes its first appearance on the monthly ranking after the premiere of Michael .
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Michelle Obama reminds us that there are plenty of ways to remain polished while wearing a jersey.
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Mallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race
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The Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (RAM) is a 2x levered version of the popular DRAM ETF.
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Micron said in its earnings report that its gross margin jumped to 84.9% from 39% a year ago.
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Micron's quarterly earnings report follows a 700% surge in the memory maker's stock price over the past year.
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Microsoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop, as spotted earlier by Windows Central. When the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop launched […] Microsoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop , as spotted earlier by Windows Central . When the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop launched in 2025 , the base configurations offered 16GB of RAM and 256GB of USF storage, for $799 and $899, respectively. But in April 2026, Microsoft hiked the prices to $1,049 and $1,199. The memory crunch has also resulted i
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Branches received exceptions to Hegseth's policy that made the shot optional.
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A major heat wave is shattering records across Europe, leaving tens of millions of people under sweltering conditions. France topped a record for the country's hottest day ever for the second consecutive day. The United Kingdom and Spain both hit record highs for the month of June. Stephanie Sy reports.
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Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said. Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in …
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A moderate earthquake has shaken a remote area of Northern California, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries
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Americans are leaving some of the nation’s most flood-prone communities at an accelerating pace, suggesting that climate concerns are beginning to influence migration decisions alongside more traditional factors such as housing costs and quality of life. High-flood-risk US counties — …
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Federal authorities have seized more than 300 drones flying near World Cup stadiums across the U.S. since the tournament began June 11.
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Morgan Stanley has sharply raised its outlook for China's humanoid robotics market, as early commercial deployment in real-world scenarios accelerated.
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Looking to give the city an injection of new revenue, Mountain View is putting a measure on the November ballot that would increase the local “transient occupancy tax.”
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A bold Jordan Brand debut from the Nigerian designer.
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The viral sensation is set to release his first album ‘Fantasyland’ later this week.
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In Copenhagen, Netherlands-based mycelium furniture brand Aifunghi showcased the artistic potential of MBC, a mycelium-based composite made with hemp fibers.
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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) said it was the victim of a data breach, though an investigation has found the group responsible is unlikely to have the scope of data it has claimed. The NAIC said the cyber …
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will check in face-to-face with President Donald Trump on Wednesday
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NBC has officially set its premiere dates for the fall 2026 broadcast season. NBC will officially kickoff fall on Sept. 9 with NFL coverage of the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. The first Sunday night telecast will air Sept. 13 when the Dallas Cowboys meet […]
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Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani yesterday signed an Executive Order directing a “whole-of-government response” to protect workers from extreme heat. The order directs the departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, Emergency Management and the Citywide Administrative Services to …
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The Jacksonville rapper also teased that he has a new project on the way coming soon.
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Is this the future of home insurance in disaster-prone areas: The carrier coordinates the home-hardening work, from connecting homeowners with contractors to installing sensors, and maybe even financing the cost of the mitigation? “That’s our belief and that’s why we …
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“Fjord,” a searing family drama that won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival, will hit theaters in the fall. Neon, which acquired the movie a year ago, has slated “Fjord” for Oct. 9, the same release date as the studio’s prior Palme winners including “Parasite,” “Anora” and “Anatomy of a Fall.” All of those […]
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“The worry has become that Netflix is getting desperate to do something big,” an analyst says.
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The app's founder racked up $2,000 in parking tickets.
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Dozens of books are sure to result from the staggering events of Donald Trump’s second term, from the president’s unprecedented grip on the media to the spectacle of America’s tech leaders kissing his ring and the constant challenges to civil liberties. One of the first major ones out of the gate is “Regime Change: Inside […]
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New York’s closely watched primary elections took center stage Tuesday as congressional races tested the political influence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while voters also cast ballots in Maryland, South Carolina and Utah. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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A new federal proposal aims to expand workforce training partnerships between employers and colleges as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market.
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New eDNA tool to help track recovery of sunflower sea star, a Pacific Coast ‘apex predator’ Michael Peñuelas, a Seattle scuba diver, examines a large sunflower sea star in the Edmonds Marine Park in Puget Sound, Washington, in 2021. (Image credit: Courtesy of Zachary Gold) June 25, 2026 A wasting disease that surged during the intense 2013-2016 Pacific marine heatwave known as the Blob decimated numerous species of sea stars and triggered the collapse of vast coastal kelp forests from the Aleutians to the Baja Peninsula. One of the species most affected was the sunflower sea star , an apex predator that feeds on kelp grazers like sea urchins. As captive breeding programs and the discovery of additional sea star refuges, (like the one found in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in August 2025 ) fuel hopes for the sunflower sea star, researchers at NO
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Following Supt. Alberto Carvalho's resignation, LAUSD approves a $20.6B budget with 1,000-plus layoffs.
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While management changes can influence investor sentiment, the magnitude of the move suggests other forces may be at play.
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In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the Strait of Hormuz must be open to maritime traffic and toll-free as he met with leaders across three Gulf nations, Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy nearly a year after flooding killed 28 people there and federal prosecutors charged a chief of staff to former New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, money laundering and fraud.
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BNP analyst Laurent Vasilescu considers the risk for Nike if a media report is accurate about a plan to change distribution in China.
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The Air Max 90 goes angular.
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The designer continued to mine the territory she knows best, balancing military precision with a relaxed, rock 'n' roll ease.
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The company is using the money to expand its presence in the market.
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Washington regulators and the Trump administration are increasingly wary of China getting ahold of advanced AI software and hardware.
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Local residents who have died recently include Robert B. Flint, Jr., Edie Dorosin Kirkwood and Donald Arthur Langrock.
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The jump in oil exports comes as the threat level for ships crossing Hormuz has been downgraded to "moderate."
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Rodrigo’s new album and its lead single, “Drop Dead,” continue her career-starting hot streak.
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The Daisy Chain Fields music festival will debut at the Great Park this August with presale tickets available now.
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Rodrigo's inaugural fest features an all-women lineup, including Stevie Nicks, Mitski, Bikini Kill, and Doechii
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Shuttered for several years, a Haight Street institution is reborn.
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"Operation Endgame" simultaneously disrupts two widely used crime tools.
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The silicon race is heating up amid the struggle to keep up with demand.
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The brand's design duo was inspired by nature, specifically the hues of moths, interiors and wood textures.
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Upcoming Tenderloin bar Reggie and Maude’s will pop up Monday at Jules in the Lower Haight.
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The singer strengthens his standing as the act with the second-most chart-toppers on the 32-year-old ranking.
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Song has been featured in physicist Brian Cox’s speaking tours
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Her first song in three years is written “in the voice” of NASA’s Voyager 2 probe
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"I have long been fascinated by the spacecraft and its journey," said the Dorset musician.
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Drivers who regularly take Page Mill Road to get across town may have noticed in recent weeks that their trips take longer than usual. That’s due to the construction project at the intersection of Page Mill and El Camino Real, which began in earnest at the beginning of the month.
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The ribbon of land stretching along the southeast edge of Palo Alto’s wastewater plant has little to offer at first glance, but plenty on the second or third. It stretches between two critical environmental habitats, the Baylands Harbor Marsh on its northern end and the Emly Renzel Wetlands to the south. When Palo Alto voters... The post Palo Alto commission backs restoring ‘parkland’ status to Baylands site appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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At first blush, Neko Health and Mini Cat Town seem to have little in common. But the two businesses, perhaps better than any others, represent the shifting nature of Palo Alto’s retail milieu, which has been in flux since the pandemic, as well as the city’s efforts to rewrite retail rules.
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Regulators in over a dozen countries have signed off on the deal.
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Prosecutors allege Kevin Pearsall recorded employees in a staff-only locker room.
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On June 24, 1932, Palo Alto received approval to build a post office so different from any other in the nation that it almost didn’t happen. While the design fit naturally in Palo Alto among the nearly 100 buildings Clark had designed, it seemed a bit too Spanish, or at least too Californian, for officials in Washington, D.C., who tried to nix the unconventional proposal.
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On June 24, 1932, Palo Alto received approval to build a post office so different from any other in the nation that it almost didn’t happen. While the design fit naturally in Palo Alto among the nearly 100 buildings Clark had designed, it seemed a bit too Spanish, or at least too Californian, for officials in Washington, D.C., who tried to nix the unconventional proposal.
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On June 24, 1932, Palo Alto received approval to build a post office so different from any other in the nation that it almost didn’t happen. While the design fit naturally in Palo Alto among the nearly 100 buildings Clark had designed, it seemed a bit too Spanish, or at least too Californian, for officials in Washington, D.C., who tried to nix the unconventional proposal.
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On June 24, 1932, Palo Alto received approval to build a post office so different from any other in the nation that it almost didn’t happen. While the design fit naturally in Palo Alto among the nearly 100 buildings Clark had designed, it seemed a bit too Spanish, or at least too Californian, for officials in Washington, D.C., who tried to nix the unconventional proposal.
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The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits
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The MJ Companies announced the addition of an accomplished benefits compliance professional to its team. Rebecca McColm is joining as associate director of benefits compliance, based in the firm’s Indiana office. She will provide compliance support to MJ clients across …
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Future, Missy Elliott, Lil Baby, Coco Jones, Quavo, NBA star Victor Wembanyama, Skepta and Lola Young were in attendance.
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The fashion brand's Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show took place on Tuesday at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
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Rocket Williams and Helen Lasichanh attended the men's spring 2027 presentation on Tuesday.
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The project will feature 16 tracks and follows 2020's Punisher .
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The Punisher follow-up arrives August 14
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After a run of phoneless pop-up shows across the country, the singer-songwriter has finally announced the follow-up to 2020’s Punisher
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Crews spent hours working to clear a big rig carrying 45,000 pounds of pigs that had crashed and overturned, blocking both westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Colfax overnight Tuesday.
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THR curated the crème de la crème of luxury skin care, viral makeup, premium hair care and cult-favorite wellness tools, all up to half off for Prime Day.
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Amazon isn't the only shop with deals on Prime Day. Check out these retailers that are slashing prices to with their own summer sales.
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If you’re looking for a good deal without spending hundreds, Prime Day discounts have pushed some of our favorite products under $50. You can pick up everything from Nintendo Switch games to Bluetooth speakers while sticking to your budget. We’ll keep this post updated throughout the sale as we find new deals and low prices, […] If you’re looking for a good deal without spending hundreds, Prime Day discounts have pushed some of our favorite products under $50. You can pick up everything from Nintendo Switch games to Bluetooth speakers while sticking to your budget. We’ll keep this post updated throughout the sale as we find new deals and low prices, and make sure to check out our other coverage of Prime Day for deals that cost a little more. Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro Hoto’s rechargeable screwdriver is ideal for small repairs. It offers three torque modes, a rotational
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Luma Energy accused the government of acting "in bad faith and with intentional malice to the detriment of the public interest."
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Election results showed de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer who had never run for office, defeated Cepeda, a lawmaker, by 1 percentage point, or nearly 251,000 votes.
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Progressive Democrats dominated New York's midterm primary elections in a resounding show of strength for the Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City. All three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their races, two of them ousting sitting congressmen. Geoff Bennett discussed the results with Brigid Bergin, a politics reporter for New York Public Radio.
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Qualcomm's primary business has been smartphones, which accounted for two-thirds of the company's product revenue in it's most recent quarter.
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“It’s always same-same, but different,” R13’s Chris Leba said of resort, which was made up of two distinct vibes that harkened the brand’s harder punk origins. As with every collection, Leba’s twists on everyday wardrobing came to life with special, reworked details. The first half of his assortment was inspired by Françoise Hardy, which came […]
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The Giants’ first baseman blamed the media for the negative backlash he received for initially refusing to come off the field on Sunday in Miami.
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Tom and Diane Peterman tried to buy flood insurance when they moved to their retirement home on the shores of Black Lake 14 years ago but were told it wasn’t available. John Solum was told he wasn’t in a flood …
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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE MOJAVE PRESERVE... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from this evening through Wednesday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 228. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms through this morning will be capable of producing lightning with very little rainfall. Gusty outflow winds will also be possible in and near any storms that do develop. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are expected Friday and Saturday. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent Friday and Saturday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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* IMPACTS...Dry lightning strikes could produce fire starts and any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * LOCATION...Victor Valley-Apple Valley-Lucerne Valley-Johnson Valley. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered elevated thunderstorms will have the potential to produce lightning strikes with little or no rainfall. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds will also be possible in and near any storms that develop.
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A new eight-story apartment complex could rise at El Camino Real and Madison Avenue, bringing 126 rental units — including 26 affordable apartments — to a site currently occupied by Happy Donuts, The King Mattress and Furniture and The Record Man.
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Recent price run-ups don’t mean a bubble is about to burst — unless you’re looking at this sector.
Culture
Mark Berlin, a trustee at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, is resigning over an exhibition about the displacement of Palestinians.
Technology
Distressed finishing, pieced constructions and feminine silhouettes update denim.
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When a brother and sister meet, after many years apart, for their father’s funeral, family secrets and long-hidden resentments are bound to erupt. Such is the subject matter of many American plays.  What makes local playwright Denmo Ibrahim’s “Arab Spring,” a Golden Thread/San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company world premiere, so special are the many threads she has woven together to create […] The post Review: Familiar family drama themes feel fresh in ‘Arab Spring,’ a Golden Thread/SFBATCO premiere appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Rhode Island has joined more than two dozen other states that have enacted laws expanding access to civil courts for child victims of sexual abuse. Governor Dan McKee signed legislation amending the statute of limitations for child victim claims of …
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Ribbon cutting event for new NOAA facility in North Charleston, South Carolina June 25, 2026 Charleston’s waterfront now has a new, state-of-the-art floating pier . The new pier and facility will provide essential support to NOAA Ship Nancy Foster, NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown, and NOAA Corps officers and civilian mariners who rely on safe, resilient waterfront infrastructure to execute scientific and operational missions. (Image credit: Alan Blackwell/NOAA) Download Image NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new pier facility following renovations at the agency’s location in North Charleston, South Carolina. The renovations included demolishing and building a new pier with shoreside power for ships, as well as a warehouse, sea wall and living shoreline, and other supporting infrastructure. Reconstruction of the pier
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If League of Legends and Valorant players have the right hardware and elect to opt into "pre-boot security mechanisms and Windows' own native protection features," then, starting today, they can switch the Vanguard anti-cheat software from always-on to one that's "on demand." With "Vanguard Pre-Check," the kernel-level driver won't launch when your system does, according […] If League of Legends and Valorant players have the right hardware and elect to opt into "pre-boot security mechanisms and Windows' own native protection features," then, starting today, they can switch the Vanguard anti-cheat software from always-on to one that's "on demand." With "Vanguard Pre-Check," the kernel-level driver won't launch when your system does, according to a blog post from Phillip Koskinas, Riot's head of anti-cheat. Riot is able to introduce this new feature now after working with the Xbox OS
Bay Area
Give a "Rebel Yell" to rocker Billy Idol. He was inducted into the Guitar Center Hollywood Rockwalk.
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Government documents show a lineup of defense contractors joining SpaceX to create a satellite network to track airborne threats.
Technology
The otherworldly “Cloudburst” leads the guitar composer and singer-songwriter’s Nebular
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Russian influence operators called it Project 2026. The plan wasn’t just to spread fabricated stories on social media platforms. It outlined efforts to create an alternative information ecosystem. Leaked documents from a private Russian agency reviewed by Bloomberg News reveal …
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The company has hired Morgan Stanley to evaluate investors.
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San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will return to City Hall next week after taking a three-month leave of absence, saying she stepped away from the job because her mental health demanded it. "This leave, and even my whole adult life, has been an entire journey on mental health," Fielder said. "And I know I'm not the only one who struggles with it."
Technology
The company said it has made massive strides in emissions reduction, circular economy innovation and responsible sourcing.
Science
People are getting more care and using lots of GLP-1 drugs, fueling a sharp increase in health care spending.
Culture
"I have deepened myself as an artist through the making of this album," the 34-year-old said.
Technology
Sam Smith has announced the release of their fifth album “Hazel Eyes,” releasing on August 21 via Capitol Records. Smith co-produced “Hazel Eyes” with Simon Aldred and David Odlum, touting 12 songs that were crafted with collaborators Feist, Shahzad Ismaily and Rob Moose. The record was partly recorded at Electric Lady Studios and is described […]
Technology
The platform integrates directly into Samsung’s custom Tizen operating system.
Bay Area
This 4th of July could be one of the last times San Bruno will allow the sale of safe and sane fireworks after the city council voted to send it to the November ballot.
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Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday launched a partnership with eight Midwestern universities, cutting the ribbon on Third Coast Foundry, a new hub for student entrepreneurs in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood. The 3,647-square-foot workspace will host startup pitches, investor meetings and networking events for participating students, working to make the city’s downtown innovation scene more […] The post San Francisco’s new South Beach startup hub draws students from 8 Midwestern colleges appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The San Jose City Council has punted on a proposal that could have introduced ranked choice voting to certain city elections. Councilmembers on Tuesday voted 8-2 — with Vice Mayor Pam Foley and District 10 Councilmember George Casey voting against, and District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz absent — to advance a ballot measure that would... The post San Jose kicks ranked choice voting down the road appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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The City Council punted a plan to ask voters to allow ranked choice voting until 2028, citing concerns about the cost of putting the measure on the ballot this November.
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Advocates for downtown businesses said the increase would hit the service industry hardest.
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Santa Clara County has closed its multimillion-dollar deficit while preserving essential services amid one of its most challenging budget years in decades.
Technology
The insurance industry is set to face significant claims for ships that were damaged during the Iran war, according to Allianz SE. The company said in its annual safety and shipping review that it had already received such claims stemming …
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Two Silicon Valley lawmakers want to reshape the AI narrative by connecting students with cutting-edge careers. Congressmembers Sam Liccardo and Jimmy Panetta have co-authored a bill that would award tax credits to companies partnering with colleges to train students in technologies such as artificial intelligence. Liccardo unveiled the Supporting Knowledge through Industry-Led Learning (SKILL) Act... The post Silicon Valley lawmakers want to prepare students for AI workforce appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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Inspired by that magical moment at sunset, the designer chose a warm color palette for her signature body-con maxis.
Culture
Her first retrospective opens this week at the Hessel Museum at Bard College.
Culture
A Brazilian man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to launder the proceeds of drug trafficking, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida accepted the guilty plea today. On June 1, the district court also accepted the guilty pleas of five co-defendants.
Technology
EV startup Slate Auto CEO Peter Faricy told CNBC that every vehicle the company produces will be gross margin positive.
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From a bare-bones pickup to a loaded, wrapped SUV, here's what some Slates will cost.
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Smoke continues to billow from a fire at a massive warehouse in Los Angeles, drawing complaints about air quality from residents and interrupting nearby businesses. A fire at a 491,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse located near homes in Boyle Heights continues …
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The fire has sent heavy smoke into neighboring communities for more than a week, disrupting life and business in Los Angeles.
Technology
“They say I made $43,000 in 2019, but I actually made that in 2020.”
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It’s me. I’m “some.”
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Cosm venues feature a unique dome shape, delivering a fresh experience for live events and theatrical screenings.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment has invested $100 million in Cosm, the entertainment and tech company focused on creating shared-reality experiences through immersive dome-like venues throughout the U.S. Sony led Cosm’s Series C financing round and will take a minority ownership stake in the company, while SPE CEO and chairman Ravi Ahuja will join Cosm’s board of […]
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The El Segundo-based Cosm currently operates three venues — one at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, as well as in Dallas and Atlanta.
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Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts
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An incumbent South Dakota Republican state senator is facing two felony counts after an investigation found falsified signatures on forms he tried to submit for state GOP positions
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Misan Harriman will not seek another term when his contract expires this fall.
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The rally is designed to kick off weeks of celebrations about the founding of America, but critics say he's turning it into a partisan event to try to boost his ratings — and those of his party — ahead of November congressional elections.
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People who use the styling service now have more opportunities to see what they’ll look like in style recommendations.
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The resale platform addresses a longtime customer demand.
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Vogue editors took the sunshields sunglasses for a test drive, and here are some of our favorites from Celine to Thistles.
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What’s being referred to as a super El Niño is now looking more than likely, and it brings with it increased wildfire risk in the West, drought and a possible “mini-Dust Bowl” in parts of the Great Plains, the potential …
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Experts said the Supreme Court decision on Tuesday will make human rights litigation in U.S. courts harder to pursue. Legal groups will now have to look to other statutes or foreign laws to make their case.
Technology
Swift made a surprise appearance at Kelce's annual Tight End University summit
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Asia's technology stocks mostly rebounded on Wednesday amid choppy trading following a global selloff in the previous session.
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California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Amusement Ride & Tramway Unit inspected Tiana's Bayou Adventure after the incident, which occurred Sunday, and approved it to reopen.
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There is Tesla news. Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family filed a lawsuit against the car company and driver.
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The expensive, $27 million political proxy war between Anthropic and OpenAI came to a draw last night when Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman whose popularity surged after being targeted by a pro-AI super PAC, narrowly lost the Democratic primary to represent New York's 12th Congressional district. Prior to the race, Bores, a former […] Alex Bores (D-NY) enters his watch party at The Freehand Hotel after conceding the congressional race to Micah Lasher who will replace Rep Jerry Nadler (D-NY) in NY's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026 in New York City. | Photo by Laura Brett/Getty Images. The expensive, $27 million political proxy war between Anthropic and OpenAI came to a draw last night when Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman whose popularity surged after being targeted by a pro-AI super PAC, narrowly lost the Democratic primary to represent New York's 12th
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After a massive buyout, The Sims players fear that a game known for its LGBTQ+ expression might be changed for the worse.
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Curious about 2026 wedding trends? We asked top planners to share their predictions of what will be in—and out—this year.
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Our editorial staff picks the best songs from a year that's starting to be swarmed with big hits by big artists.
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Paris is heating up on and off the runway. As brands and showgoers alike navigate the triple digit temperatures, Parisian staples Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton as well as “defining menswear brand of the moment,” Auralee, as Ashley Ogawa Clarke put it, kicked the week off with a splashy start. Follow along as Acielle Tanbetova photographs the best BTS moments from the shows.
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Phil Oh shoots the best-dressed guests at the spring 2027 menswear shows in Paris.
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The consumer complaint portal has long been plagued by issues that severely limit its effectiveness in addressing consumers’ complaints and practical utility of its information.
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The classic WB show about a minister and his large family turns 30 this year. THR checks in on where the cast is now.
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WASHINGTON – Today, the United States filed a complaint against Kansas and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Kansas laws that provide in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
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County officials now estimate that 25,000 gallons of crude oil spilled last month— nearly 10 times the amount initially reported.
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San Francisco’s Fourth of July fireworks show usually takes place at Fisherman’s Wharf, meaning some drivers and pedestrians may not be aware of the traffic notices and closures around the Golden Gate Bridge that day.
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The Atlantic hurricane season is almost a month old. Two events have already happened that could improperly shape our vision of this year’s storm season if we don’t keep a proper perspective on it. The first event was the announcement …
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Speaking to Vogue Business in her first interview since taking the chief executive role, the 43-year-old is refreshingly frank about the task ahead.
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There’s so much money at stake in the NBA draft that falling a few slots could cost a player $30 million.
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The new 'Practical Magic 2' trailer sees Sally's (Sandra Bullock) daughter Kylie (Joey King) learning about magic and the Owens family curse.
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If you’re looking for a circulating fan that can move air around your home better than the average model, Amazon has marked down the SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan to $89.99 (usually $129.99) for Prime Day. The battery-powered upright fan tilts vertically and oscillates horizontally, and it is adjustable from 18 to 40 inches in height, […] If you’re looking for a circulating fan that can move air around your home better than the average model, Amazon has marked down the SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan to $89.99 (usually $129.99) for Prime Day. The battery-powered upright fan tilts vertically and oscillates horizontally, and it is adjustable from 18 to 40 inches in height, giving it more versatility than other fans at this price point. The brushless motor has enough power for a bedroom or home office and ranges from a faint 28dB to 50dB at full speed from about a me
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The No. 5 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is adjusting to a new league, team, and role after playing six pro seasons in Europe.
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Golden State used the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on a wing out of Michigan.
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There are three times of year that are best for buying a new TV: leading up to the Super Bowl, Black Friday, and of course now, during Amazon Prime Day. Many of the new 2026 models have been released, and while some will be seeing discounts, the majority of the best deals are going to […] LG C5 OLED TV (65-inch) | Image: LG There are three times of year that are best for buying a new TV: leading up to the Super Bowl, Black Friday, and of course now, during Amazon Prime Day. Many of the new 2026 models have been released, and while some will be seeing discounts, the majority of the best deals are going to be on last year’s TVs. While you might feel FOMO setting in, I don’t think there’s much to worry about. The quality of TVs — from budget models up to flagships — is closer than it’s ever been . And that goes for year-to-year improvements, as well. There’s been so much focus in the
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It’s a slice of Bali, but in Marin County.
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For anyone looking to add some fun tech to their yard, the Birdbuddy Pro with solar panels is $168 at Amazon for Prime Day (usually around $240). This Internet connected birdhouse has a 5-megapixel camera to automatically capture crisp photos and videos of the various visitors to your yard, and can even identify species and […] For anyone looking to add some fun tech to their yard, the Birdbuddy Pro with solar panels is $168 at Amazon for Prime Day (usually around $240). This Internet connected birdhouse has a 5-megapixel camera to automatically capture crisp photos and videos of the various visitors to your yard, and can even identify species and repeat customers. With a 115-degree field of view and slow motion support, you’ll spot all kinds of birds in detail without leaving your living room. Birdbuddy Pro (solar) Where to Buy: $299 $168 at Amazon Birdbuddy birdhouses don’t
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This new chapter started when the early AI stalwarts began serving as the next kingmakers of the market.
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Welcome to day two of Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, which, if we’re being honest, looks a lot like day one. That’s actually good news, though, because many of the best deals are still around, and some new ones have joined them. If you’ve got a Prime subscription, whether through a free trial or a […] Welcome to day two of Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, which, if we’re being honest, looks a lot like day one. That’s actually good news, though, because many of the best deals are still around, and some new ones have joined them. If you’ve got a Prime subscription, whether through a free trial or a discounted student membership , you’ll find our favorite deals below. Not every Prime Day deal deserves your attention, so we’ve filled this guide with products we know and genuinely like. Our team has spent years living wit
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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, June 28, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
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A prehistoric scorpion was the largest ever to exist, and it may have preyed on land and freshwater species.
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Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto is pricing its truck at just under $25,000, but buyers have to be willing to make some sacrifices.
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Amazon has a range of officially-licensed Demon Hunters toys, books, games and merch on sale right now.
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Snag these deeply discounts on skincare, makeup and other beauty essentials during Prime Day.
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Snag these deeply discounts on toys and games for kids during Prime Day.
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Sunrun, a provider of home battery storage, is working with Tesla to meet the energy needs of AI data centers.
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More than 20,000 are expected to gather at Lake Merrit this Saturday for the 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland.   Founded in 2018 by Trevel Adanandus, LakeFest Oakland celebrates the culture and diversity of Oakland with live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. “LakeFest is more than a festival — it’s a reflection of what makes Oakland […] The post Thousands expected at Lake Merritt Saturday for 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Two candidates backed by the Democratic Socialist of America won their primaries, a year after the DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani won New York mayor's race.
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Two men and a 17-year-old are dead after their vehicle went off a mountain road in the Santa Cruz Mountains Monday night.
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The annual Tight Ends & Friends event in Nashville brought together superstar music artists and top NFL performers.
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Mountain View’s free shuttle services remain suspended as the contracted operator works through state inspection and approval requirements, leaving riders without a confirmed date when the shuttles will return.
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What's more American than fireworks on the Fourth of July? How about protecting a beloved family of bald eagles, environmental advocates are arguing.
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Many Bay Area residents were alerted by their phones Wednesday morning when a large earthquake struck in far-off Mendocino County, despite the fact that most people in the region didn’t feel the slightest wobble. When the magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck at 8:10 a.m., the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System sent notifications to well over 1 […] The post Too close for comfort? Bay Area phones buzz as NorCal quake triggers ShakeAlert system appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Toyota has notably leaned into hybrid vehicles while GM and others bet on all-electric vehicles, which saw lower-than-expected adoption from consumers.
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Mesh shoes are still everywhere this season.
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Options traders were buying a lot of protection on the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) on Tuesday.
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The main national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, said shortly before 1 a.m. — nearly 2 1/2 hours after it first reported the outage — that the problem had been resolved and service was resuming "step by step."
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Bessent sees his "3-3-3" plan as still in reach — 3% growth, a 3% deficit-to-GDP rate and a 3 million barrels per day increase in oil production.
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The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people on June 24, 2021, but the building had been vulnerable from the …
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President Donald Trump signed executive orders June 22 aimed at accelerating quantum research, laying the groundwork for federal agencies to adopt the technology and strengthen US defenses against cyberattacks. The orders would boost the US “as the world leader in …
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Michigan can keep a lid on the personal information of registered voters
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President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.
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The decision comes at a moment when Trump and some Republicans are split over what GOP priorities should be ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bill aimed at increasing housing affordability an hour before he was due at the Capitol for the ceremony.
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U.S. gasoline prices decreased an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran
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President Donald Trump was expected to celebrate a new housing package with Democratic and Republican lawmakers — especially a provision having to do with banning big investors from owning single-family homes.
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The White House is pressing major defense firms to expand missile and munitions output as Iran talks and weapons stockpile concerns put new pressure on the Pentagon’s industrial base.
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A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration is renewing its push to change the way it funds homeless shelters and housing in California and other states, and several agencies say it could disrupt their services. It tried last year to move federal homelessness funds away from permanent […]
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The Trump administration wants to shift more money to homeless shelters that require sobriety, a change that would disrupt California's "housing-first" policies.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration is renewing its push to change the way it funds homeless shelters and housing in California and other states, and several agencies say it could disrupt their services. It tried last year to move federal homelessness funds away from permanent […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration is renewing its push to change the way it funds homeless shelters and housing in California and other states, and several agencies say it could disrupt their services. It tried last year to move federal homelessness funds away from permanent […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration is renewing its push to change the way it funds homeless shelters and housing in California and other states, and several agencies say it could disrupt their services. It tried last year to move federal homelessness funds away from permanent […]
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The Trump administration wants to shift more money to homeless shelters that require sobriety, a change that would disrupt California's "housing-first" policies.
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The president's announcement came at an awkward time for House Republican leadership, coming just as they were speaking at a press conference about the importance of the bill in addressing affordability.
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President Trump upended plans for a major housing bill, refusing to sign legislation that passed Congress with veto-proof majorities. He's trying to press lawmakers to adopt the voting bill known as the SAVE Act. The tactic is familiar. Earlier this year, the president derailed a bipartisan deal on intelligence and surveillance legislation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Andrew Desiderio.
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President Donald Trump's visit to Capitol Hill is rekindling a feud with one Republican senator
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U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on oil companies to lower gasoline prices following the recent decline in crude.
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U.S. and global benchmark oil prices have dropped back to levels they haven’t seen since before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started at the end of February, but it’s not because risks associated with the conflict have suddenly disappeared.
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University of California, Berkeley researchers studying fossils found in a museum collection are now helping to clarify how large-fanged felines evolved. It is raising new questions about why saber-toothed cats developed the way they did. A misidentified skull in the American Museum of Natural History in New York prompted new speculation and research. The fossil […] The post UC Berkeley feline fossil find sheds new light on evolution of saber-toothed cats appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Britain’s competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which? said on Tuesday, clearing the way for tens of millions of consumers to join a collective action. The Competition …
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UK-based staff at the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia, are pushing forward with their unionization drive. On Wednesday, the staff sent a letter to WMF management requesting the organization voluntarily recognize the union. "The WMF has undergone a period of significant change in recent months, escalating workers' concerns over transparency, trust, and […] UK-based staff at the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia, are pushing forward with their unionization drive. On Wednesday, the staff sent a letter to WMF management requesting the organization voluntarily recognize the union. "The WMF has undergone a period of significant change in recent months, escalating workers' concerns over transparency, trust, and the organisation's future direction," a press release from the Communication Workers Union reads. "The workers are
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A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Mendocino County on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was reported at 8:10 a.m. about 7 miles north of Redwood Valley, USGS officials said. The earthquake was about 5 miles in depth and there was a 2.5-magnitude aftershock several minutes later. Earthquake alerts were sent to […] The post UPDATE #2: Thousands without power after 5.6 quake near Willits; Bay Area feels shaking appeared first on Local News Matters .
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We still don't know why RFK Jr. overruled CDC expert to order strict quarantines.
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The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains
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The law reduces Uber’s insurance liability, but a consumer advocacy group — and one lawmaker — say the company failed to disclose it largely insures itself.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Uber misled California lawmakers last year before they passed an insurance-related bill, a consumer advocacy group alleges, prompting one of the lawmakers to question the company’s interactions with the insurance committee in the Assembly. As the ride-hailing giant pushed to lower the required […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Uber misled California lawmakers last year before they passed an insurance-related bill, a consumer advocacy group alleges, prompting one of the lawmakers to question the company’s interactions with the insurance committee in the Assembly. As the ride-hailing giant pushed to lower the required […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Uber misled California lawmakers last year before they passed an insurance-related bill, a consumer advocacy group alleges, prompting one of the lawmakers to question the company’s interactions with the insurance committee in the Assembly. As the ride-hailing giant pushed to lower the required […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Uber misled California lawmakers last year before they passed an insurance-related bill, a consumer advocacy group alleges, prompting one of the lawmakers to question the company’s interactions with the insurance committee in the Assembly. As the ride-hailing giant pushed to lower the required […]
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A string of political victories and deep-strike successes has bolstered confidence in Ukraine amid its long-running war with Russia.
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The plant, located near Russia's border with Kazakhstan, is over 750 miles from the front line and is one of the largest gas complexes in the world.
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It has 205 miles of bare-bones range.
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Graduate designers helped push Uniqlo outside of its creative comfort zone with a new Japanese- and London-inspired sustainable collection.
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On June 22, the Department of Justice, Civil Division, issued payments to 629 Plaintiffs in Feindt v. United States and Hughes v. United States who brought claims against the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) as a result of the 2021 jet fuel spills at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (2021 Red Hill Spills). Settlements totaling approximately $17 million were approved by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii on May 19.
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Global markets operator Cboe has launched its first prediction markets products to meet consumer demand in the fast growing sector.
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The CEO has left the brand after four years, post-Prada acquisition.
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Vance appeared on the liberal-leaning program on June 16 to promote his new book on his decision to become a Catholic.
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A video posted online shows a woman brutally attacking a street vendor last week in downtown Los Angeles.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California is a blue state, and one of the manifestations of its political orientation has been a tolerance for one of the nation’s highest levels of taxation. The state’s tax rates on retail sales and personal and corporate incomes are among the highest […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California is a blue state, and one of the manifestations of its political orientation has been a tolerance for one of the nation’s highest levels of taxation. The state’s tax rates on retail sales and personal and corporate incomes are among the highest […]
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The November ballot will be full of local and state initiatives that will reveal the appetite of California voters for raising the state’s tax burden.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California is a blue state, and one of the manifestations of its political orientation has been a tolerance for one of the nation’s highest levels of taxation. The state’s tax rates on retail sales and personal and corporate incomes are among the highest […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California is a blue state, and one of the manifestations of its political orientation has been a tolerance for one of the nation’s highest levels of taxation. The state’s tax rates on retail sales and personal and corporate incomes are among the highest […]
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Postmaster General David Steiner told a Senate committee Wednesday that, if a proposed rule is adopted, the U.S. Postal Service would withhold mail ballots from states that do not hand over to the federal government lists of people who have requested absentee or mail ballots.
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Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, author Walter Isaacson has turned his attention to a single sentence in the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff spoke with Isaacson about the enduring power of those words and his new book, "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written." It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
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The 25-year-old immediately scored Mel B's Golden Buzzer with the impressive performance.
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Cardboard towers and swords dominate the touching “Sir Render” visual
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Video captured in Inglewood shows a Waymo self-driving car traveling in the wrong lane and heading toward oncoming traffic.
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The chunky diamond ring is a custom design by a Milan-based fine jewelry house
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"It is an incredible exhibit and incredible sight."
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Westfield Specialty announced the acquisition of the renewal rights for DOXA’s Arris Property Underwriters Program. The E&S commercial property program provided custom solutions for real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipalities, and manufacturing through wholesale distribution. The renewal rights deal provides …
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Not all peptides are created equal. Experts break down the differences and advantages between carrier peptides, signal peptides, and more and share their top picks.
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After outfitting the world’s biggest boy band for their highly anticipated comeback concert, South Korean fashion brand Songzio will unveil its first US flagship store and a string of collaborations. It’s part of CEO and creative director Jay Song’s mission to modernize the decades-old family business.
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After a month that saw 20-something directors Curry Barker ('Obsession') and Kane Parsons ('Backrooms') make box-office history, The Hollywood Reporter asked young moviegoers whether the legendary filmmaker still carries weight with their generation.
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Don’t turn your back to the ocean — and don’t ever go in after someone who has gotten swept out.
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Here’s what Vogue editors are actually shopping on Prime Day 2026—from beauty deals to fashion discounts and everything in between.
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Redwood City council meetings will have to keep offering remote access under a new state open-meetings law, but if Zoom or phone access fails, officials could continue city business after a required recess and a formal finding that the meeting should go on.
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ESPN cameras captured Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob discussing a trade offer moments before the team selected Yaxel Lendeborg.
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The landmark bipartisan housing bill that President Trump hasn't signed is the most significant overhaul of federal housing policy in decades. It contains no new spending, but it does seek to boost supply by making it cheaper and easier to build across the country. To break down the potential impact, Amna Nawaz discussed more with former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.
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Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year
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The high-stakes match will determine whether or not Czechia advances to the knockout rounds.
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“It’s shooting pure unadulterated propaganda into our veins,” says one worker.
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The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military a...
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White House asks Congress for $87.6B to help cover Iran war costs, assist US farmers and respond to Ebola
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White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought asked House Speaker Mike Johnson for billions in extra spending for the Iran war.
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The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show. “From the 2009 interview on the Oprah Winfrey show, Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a sound check and it was due to the darkness […]
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Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” opens in less than two weeks — just enough time to brush up on the details of the historic epic . On Tuesday, ElevenLabs announced it was releasing a new 13-hour version of Homer’s classic with Michael Caine “narrating.” This version was created entirely by AI tools. The AI audio firm […]
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It seems that buzz is building on investing in energy stocks in the wake of the Iran conflict.
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Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos' old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on Tuesday, swiftly routing the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for governor.
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Chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix recover some ground after bout of profit taking
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Exhibitors at the three-day textile fair Pitti Filati stay the course in hopes of a rebound of fashion and luxury consumption.
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The alt-country group will star in ads that will run online and in stores.
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Some 4,000 of the late Television frontman’s LPs are going on sale on Discogs and at New York’s Academy Records
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The S&P 500’s top 10 stocks dominate like never before. Here is a better way to invest.
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The actress wore another Spider-Man-inspired look.
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Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, unveiled a new look for its boxy, bidirectional robotaxi, calling it the "next evolution" of the vehicle intended for mass production. The company is currently operating a free robotaxi service in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Austin, and Miami while it waits for the federal government to approve […] Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, unveiled a new look for its boxy, bidirectional robotaxi, calling it the "next evolution" of the vehicle intended for mass production. The company is currently operating a free robotaxi service in San Francisco , Las Vegas , Austin, and Miami while it waits for the federal government to approve its request for an exemption from safety rules that require production vehicles to have traditional controls, like steering wheels and pedals. While other robotaxi operators have typically rel
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The audio giant recently announced a plan meant to lead to $50 million of annualized cost savings.
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“I've had the happiest week ever. It feels so amazing to have this record out in the world,” she tells Nova 96.9's Ricki-Lee & Tim .
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'The Mad Widows' will be developed as a series by producer Suzanne Todd.
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“Dungeons & Dragons” maker Wizards of the Coast has set the theme for the upcoming second installment of its “Dungeon Masters” TV series. Beginning with its July 8 premiere on YouTube, the nine-episode second season of the Jasmine Bhullar-hosted Dungeons & Dragons actual-play show will feature “Arcana Unleashed,” a soon-to-be-released campaign set in D&D’s The […]
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An Arnold Schwarzenegger set piece had to be retooled after discovering Tom Cruise had just filmed a similar wire heist.
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Rockstar Games has finally revealed the price for “Grand Theft Auto VI” — and the fact the game will be a “single-player experience” at launch — just ahead of pre-orders opening for the eagerly anticipated title. The standard edition of “GTA 6” will be priced at $79.99 while the “ultimate” version will run players $99.99, […]
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Preorders begin at midnight; there will be no (real) physical version of the game.
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Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, two prominent tech journalists and hosts of the New York Times podcast “Hard Fork,” have signed with UTA for representation in all areas, signaling the duo’s independent ambitions as they form their own company. The signing comes less than a week after Roose said he would leave his role as […]
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The airport’s ground workers do its most physically grueling labor but are among its lowest-paid staff.
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A three-month break gave the supervisor the rest she needed. Now she’s back to fight for her district’s most vulnerable residents.
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“Ladies of London: The New Reign,” which premiered in March on Bravo, has been put on pause by the network. “On pause” is a Bravo term of art, since the network rarely cancels shows forever. “Ladies of London: The New Reign” is a good example of that philososophy, since the original “Ladies of London” — a […]
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Comedian Leanne Morgan returns for the eponymous Netflix comedy she co-created with Susan McMartin and sitcom kingpin Chuck Lorre for an Aug. 27 premiere.
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AROUND 50 PEOPLE gathered at Oakland City Hall on Tuesday to demand that the city address code infractions in various buildings across the city by fully funding Oakland’s Proactive Rental Inspection Program. The protest came just before the Oakland City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee was set to vote on its annual housing action […] The post ‘Living nightmare’: Oakland activists, tenants demand action on housing code violations appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The third week of season eight of Peacock's hit reality dating series saw the return of Casa Amor, which splits up the main cast by gender and introduced over a dozen a new single bombshells.
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"Lucky Strike" isn’t a raw combat drama so much as a lone-wolf genre film, something that feels tidier and maybe safer. Lurie stages it with skill; it’s not like what happens is predictable. But it’s not enthralling either.
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor co-stars in the film about an American soldier trapped behind enemy lines.
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At the team’s first game back at Oracle Park, longtime San Francisco Giants fans weighed loyalty against a sense of betrayal.
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Cinespia, the L.A.-based outdoor cinematic experience, will screen crowd favorites such as “Practical Magic,” “The Mummy,” and Mia Goth’s “X” and “Pearl” as part of its 25th-anniversary lineup. Held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Cinespia is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video. Additional screenings through the month of August include “Coming to America” […]
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Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy chose one of the most versatile players in the NBA Draft when he selected the wing out of Michigan with pick No. 11.
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In the Palme d'Or winner's latest feature, which premiered at Cannes and opens in U.S. theaters on July 17, a Japanese couple welcomes an AI-powered android re-creation of their deceased son into their home.
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FX has set the release date for the “Snowfall” spinoff series “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga.” The new series will premiere on September 8 on FX and Hulu. The eight-episode drama will also be available to stream on Disney+ internationally and will release one episode weekly at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. “The […]
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On a special Cannes Lions edition of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade explains why the company is going all-in on the creator economy, launching a division to develop content and businesses with promising creators who are eager to grow. Billy Parks, head of Fox Creator Studios, also lays out the vision […]
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Matthias Schoenaerts plays a vicious supervillain, with Eve Ridley as an orphaned teen out to avenge the killing of her family in Craig Gillespie’s interplanetary action saga.
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Kill Krem! Save the dog! Those are the motivations driving the entire not-even-interesting-enough-to-be-convoluted plot of "Supergirl." Maybe that’s why the movie is full of action yet numbingly flat.
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Martin Sheen voices George Washington in a five-part series timed to America's 250th anniversary that leans on interviews with dozens of politicians and historians.
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Vicki Gunvalson, Luann de Lesseps, Porsha Williams, Teresa Giudice, Kyle Richards, Gizelle Bryant and Lisa Barlow lead the nine-episode series that will feature 82 'Real Housewives' cameos.
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Radioactive material found at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard is fueling fresh concerns about redevelopment and community health.
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“Pharrell isn’t just designing clothes—it’s like he’s designing a wearable album,” Missy Elliott tells Vogue ahead of the Louis Vuitton spring 2027 menswear show in Paris.