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2026-07-09

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

Bay Area

'I haven't driven in SF in 20 years!' SoCal woman plagued by toll violations sent to wrong plate

A Southern California driver says she was cited seven times after a contractor for the Bay Area Toll Authority misidentified her license plate. The woman was appalled when FasTrak customer service suggested she change her car's license plate to avoid being confused by cameras. "Well, that doesn't seem right. Why should I have to go do this?" she said.

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California

'I'd rather my house burn down than get cancer': Two California communities fight to save their forests

A U.S. Forest Service plan to use glyphosate in a burned forest spurs a reckoning in Tahoe: How much should people do to bring forests back?

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California

'Little House on the Prairie' stays true to the spirit of the novel, if less so its letter

This series adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's autobiographical novel departs from the text, expanding events and characters, and adds sentimental dialogue and some romance.

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California

'Moana' debuted just 10 years ago. Why Disney is remaking it as a live-action movie

Ten years ago, Disney released its animated "Moana" to box office success. Can a new live-action remake revive the film's popularity?

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California

'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and four other essential Bonnie Tyler songs

The raspy-voiced Welsh singer died Wednesday at 75. Here are her five of her best-known songs.

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Bay Area

1.5 million borrowers were promised student loan relief. A new lawsuit wants proof it happened

A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education may not be discharging certain federal student loans as previously promised.

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Culture

10 Tank-Top Outfits That Are Effortlessly Easy for Summer

We’re mapping out 10 tank-top outfits you can wear on repeat this summer, no matter where the day takes you. Re-create your favorite look now.

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Bay Area

34-year-old woman vanishes after leaving California hospital

Amy Edmonds is considered an at-risk individual.

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Culture

40 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘The Five Star Weekend’

The concept of a grown widow’s friends from various life stages not knowing one another doesn't seem realistic, and other thoughts.

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Culture

7 Best Eyebrow Tints for Fuller-Looking Natural Brows

The best eyebrow tints are easier to use than you think. Here, celebrity makeup artists explain what brow tinting is, how to do it yourself at home, and the best formulas to shop.

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Markets

7-Eleven made $349 million from surge in gasoline prices in the U.S. last quarter

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven on Thursday disclosed a $349 million profit from the surge in gasoline prices during the last quarter, even as fewer Americans filled their tanks.

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California

A South LA coffee shop became ‘a movement in every community,’ owner says

Each week, South LA Cafe distributes 200 bags of groceries, many filled with fresh produce, meat and a mix of pantry goods.

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Technology

A huge trade just happened on the Nasdaq 100. Bulls are taking notice

Tech bulls may not have to wait much longer for fresh highs, if the single-biggest trade in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF on Thursday is any indication.

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Technology

A junior employee saved this company six figures using AI. Here’s how.

“Some of the best ideas can come from anywhere in the organization.”

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Technology

A slower AI payoff risks tipping the economy into recession, Apollo says

Growing threats from China and falling token prices may put AI financials at risk.

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Markets

AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Illinois’ National Group

AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of OMS National Insurance Company, …

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Technology

Acclaimed Chilean Filmmaker Valeria Sarmiento Bids Farewell to Directing With Affecting Childhood Sexual Abuse Drama ‘Behind the Rain’

Renowned Chilean filmmaker Valeria Sarmiento has a long history of prodding at memory in her films. The veteran has directed more than 30 features addressing the situation of women in a patriarchal culture, having won awards at major festivals like San Sebastián and earning Golden Bear and Golden Lion nominations. Her latest interrogation of the […]

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Science

Acute Flaccid Myelitis Surveillance - United States, January 2020-December 2025

This report describes acute flaccid myelitis cases reported during 2020-2025.

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News

After dramatic tiebreaker, Karolina Muchova ends Coco Gauff's run at Wimbledon

Muchova becomes the fourth Czech woman in the last six years to reach the final of the grass-court Grand Slam.

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Culture

Ahead of His New Album, Finn Wolfhard Goes Record Shopping With Vogue

On Finn Wolfhard’s sophomore album, “Fire From The Hip,” the singer gets personal. “A lot of it was saying goodbye to different parts of my life,” says Wolfhard.

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Technology

AirPods maker Luxshare slides over 5% in Hong Kong market debut

The company, which is already listed in Shenzhen, had priced shares in the IPO at 63.28 Hong Kong dollars apiece, raising HK$24.27 billion ($3.09 billion).

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Technology

Alisa Bowen Exits as Disney+ President to Become CEO of Disney-Controlled Fubo TV Streamer

Alisa Bowen, who has served as president of Disney+ since September 2022, is leaving that role to become CEO of Fubo, the internet TV streaming service that is majority-owned by Disney. Fubo announced Thursday that its board of directors appointed Bowen as chief executive officer, effective as of July 10. She succeeds David Gandler, co-founder […]

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Technology

All the Actors Who Earned Double 2026 Emmy Acting Noms: Jason Bateman, Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf, More

The nominations were revealed during a ceremony on Wednesday morning.

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Technology

Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA

Broadcom accuses Allstate of dodging VMware audits.

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Technology

America's Top States for Business 2026: See the full rankings and where your state finished

CNBC's annual study puts all 50 states to the test across 138 metrics and 10 categories of competitiveness. These are America's Top States for Business.

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Markets

Amwins and Dragoneer Consortium Reaffirm $5.3B Bid for Australia’s Steadfast

Australia’s Steadfast said on Thursday that Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment had reaffirmed their takeover proposal valuing the insurance broker at A$7.7 billion ($5.34 billion), prompting a four-week extension of the exclusivity period. Here are some details: The consortium reaffirmed …

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Technology

An Auction of Karl Lagerfeld Sketches Nets More Than 700,000 Euros

A caricature of Angela Merkel went for 23,040, almost 60 times its high estimate at the Sotheby's sale.

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Technology

Andrea Riseborough Joins Jeremy Strong in Paramount+ Drama ‘9/12’

Andrea Riseborough has joined the cast of the Paramount+ drama “9/12,” which follows the David vs. Goliath legal battle that exposed corruption and won justice for 9/11’s ailing first responders. The “To Leslie” Oscar nominee joins Jeremy Strong in the six-episode limited series. She plays Molly, a resilient wife who is deeply concerned about her […]

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Technology

Anduril CEO says it's bad to IPO in ‘middle of a hype cycle’

Anduril recently hit a $61 billion valuation, becoming one of the most highly valued private tech companies.

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Culture

Angus & Julia Stone Announce U.S. Tour Dates

The Aussie singers and songwriters will perform fan faves and new cuts from their forthcoming album "Karaoke Bar."

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Bay Area

Anna Molinari wants to turn your trash into one-of-a-kind couture

Fashion designer and Project Runway contestant Anna Molinari is transforming discarded materials into runway-ready couture.

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Culture

Anya Taylor-Joy Has Cracked the Code on Heatwave Dressing

The summer uniform of Anya Taylor-Joy? A barely-there slip dress that’s ideal for even the hottest of days.

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Culture

Appeals Court Denies President Trump’s Request to Restore Name to Kennedy Center

Three judges from a federal court of appeals said that President Trump had failed to prove that the arts complex would be “irreparably injured” by the removal.

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Markets

Apple’s $30B Spend on Broadcom Chips Will Expand Colorado Factory

Apple plans to spend more than $30 billion as part of a chip-supply agreement reached earlier this week with Broadcom that will also see the chipmaker expand a factory in Colorado, the companies said on Wednesday. Broadcom disclosed on Monday …

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Technology

Aritzia Reports Strong Q1 With 35.1% Comp Sales Jump as the Retailer’s Momentum Continues

The Vancouver-based fashion retailer has been steadily rolling out stores and gaining popularity with its “everyday luxury” philosophy.

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Technology

Arkansas is America's Most Improved State in 2026 as workers move to Walmart's home for low costs, high quality of life

Arkansas is the Most Improved State for Business in CNBC's annual Top States rankings, as working-age adults are attracted by low costs and quality of life.

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News

As diplomacy stalls, families worry Americans imprisoned by Iran are forgotten

As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, another issue that remains unresolved is the Americans still imprisoned there. U.S. officials say those cases remain part of ongoing diplomacy, but families worry their loved ones could be overshadowed by the broader crisis. Amna Nawaz reports.

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Technology

AstraZeneca stock dives 9% after heart drug trial misses target

A late-stage clinical trial failed to miss its primary endpoint, U.K.'s laregst drugmaker said Thursday.

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California

At 90, K Callan is loving her moment in the limelight with 'Widow's Bay': 'I've been really lucky'

K Callan has been acting most of her life, and her scene-stealing turn as Ruth in Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' is just the latest moment of recognition in a long career.

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Bay Area

At Handyma'am, expert handicraft meets a flourishing community

New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.

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Technology

Auteurs and Showrunners Dominate Emmy Nominations in Writing and Directing Categories

Auteurs are out in force in this year’s writing and directing Emmy races and so are veteran pilot and episodic helmers. Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows. As ever, the nominees in writing and directing categories for the annual Emmy derby are a bellwether for the […]

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Technology

BTS Hit ‘Swim’ Faces Copyright Lawsuit Claiming it Was Stolen From Demo: ‘Obvious and Inescapable’

A trio of songwriters are suing HYBE over claims that the BTS smash hit was "copied in very large part" from their earlier track.

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Culture

Backstreet Boys to Headline Official F1 Afterparty at Las Vegas’ Sphere During 2026 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

The group will light up the night on Nov. 21 following the road race.

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Technology

Banijay and All3Media Complete $8 Billion Merger, Set London Headquarters

Banijay Entertainment and the Redbird IMI-owned All3Media have completed their $8 billion merger, creating what the two have described as “the world’s largest independent production company.” Despite Banijay’s Parisian roots, the combined company — which will go under the name Banijay Entertainment — will be based in All3Media’s home of London, adding a further boost to the […]

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Technology

Bape Loads Up Vans’ Oversized Knu Skool Sneaker With Its Most Iconic Symbols

Two colorways include a mismatched pair in pink, purple and green.

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Bay Area

Battle lines drawn in San Jose housing plan overhaul

San Jose housing advocates and neighborhood groups are getting organized as the City Council prepares to take up a raft of proposals that could determine the course of housing development in the city for years to come. The package of recommendations, part of the city’s once-every-four-year review of its general plan, makes changes to the city’s... The post Battle lines drawn in San Jose housing plan overhaul appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Bay Area

Bay Area public transit tax heads to November ballot

A highly touted Bay Area sales tax measure to fund public transit joins 14 other referendums that have qualified for the November election — and South Bay leaders said strong community support made it happen. The transit sales tax measure — which proposes a 0.5% increase in Santa Clara County — collected an estimated 241,964... The post Bay Area public transit tax heads to November ballot appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 8 at 9:59PM PDT until July 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW

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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 8 at 9:59PM PDT until July 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal

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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 9 at 4:19PM PDT until July 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 4 AM PDT Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:1

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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 9 at 4:19PM PDT until July 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW

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Technology

Bendita Film Sales Boards Locarno-Bound ‘Donkey Princess,’ From ‘The Wolf House’ Directors León & Cociña (EXCLUSIVE)

Bendita Film Sales has acquired international sales rights to “Donkey Princess,” the latest feature from Chilean filmmaking duo Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña, which is set to world premiere in the main International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The deal renews Bendita’s relationship with León & Cociña after the Tenerife-based sales company handled “The […]

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Culture

Benson Boone Is a ‘Wanted Man’ In Australia: Check His 2026 Tour Dates

The chart-topping U.S. pop artist will perform nine total concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

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California

Best Bets: Tom Rigney, Ted Leo, Mike Goodwin, ‘West Side Story,’ ‘ Tragédie De Carmen’

Freebie of the week: There is nothing like a free concert to exemplify how live music instills joy and energy. It doesn’t hurt when the music being tendered features a world class musician. That’s what will happen Thursday in Walnut Creek when the incredibly talented Bay Area fiddler Tom Rigney comes to the Lesher Center to kick off the venue’s Summer Sounds free concert series. Rigney, […] The post Best Bets: Tom Rigney, Ted Leo, Mike Goodwin, ‘West Side Story,’ ‘ Tragédie De Carmen’ appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Technology

Best Horror of July 2026: ‘Evil Dead Burn,’ Nicolas Winding Refn Returns, a Bloodthirsty Pinocchio and More

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.comif there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive.

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California

Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: July 10-12

Wes Anderson night at the Bowl, the Library turns 100, a mahjong social and more of the best things to do this weekend.

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Bay Area

Blood bank provider reports two-year low in type O supply across Bay Area

A blood type that doctors reach for first in emergencies is running low across the Bay Area, and nonprofit blood provider Vitalant says the summer travel season is partly to blame. The provider Vitalant, which supplies hospitals throughout the region, said this week that its type O supply has fallen to its lowest level in […] The post Blood bank provider reports two-year low in type O supply across Bay Area appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Technology

Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75

The Welsh singer of “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and Footloose hit “Holding Out for a Hero” died after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery

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Technology

Bonnie Tyler, Eighties Pop Powerhouse Behind ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ Dead at 75

“Holding Out for a Hero” singer dies “in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for”

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California

Bonnie Tyler, husky-voiced singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the husky-voiced powerhouse vocalist who delivered memorable and dramatic pop-rock songs including 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in the 1980s, has died.

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Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday

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Culture

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Her iconic song, boosted by real eclipses, has over 1 billion streams.

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Technology

Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ Singer, Dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh rock singer behind ’80s hits like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” died on Wednesday. She was 75. According to the BBC, a statement was shared on Tyler’s official website that reads: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night […]

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Technology

Boston Joins Suits Against Social Media Giants Alleging Harm to Students

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the city of Boston, on behalf of Boston Public Schools (BPS), has filed a lawsuit against Meta and other social media companies, including TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, alleging that these platforms deliberately target minors with …

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Culture

Boyz II Men Headlines 2026 Tour of Australia and New Zealand

Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv Devoe are joined on the bill for a '90s nostalgia trip.

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Culture

Brian Potter, ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Co-Producer & ’70s Hit Songwriter, Dies at 87

With partner Dennis Lambert, Potter scored Billboard hits for Glen Campbell, Player, Tavares, the Four Tops & more.

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Markets

Brown & Riding Launches National Private Client Practice

Brown & Riding this week announced the launch of its new national Private Client Practice, a specialty practice area focused on affluent personal lines risks. The practice is led by Courtney Kerr, a seasoned private client professional, and backed by …

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Technology

CAA Calls Out Meta For Making Its Muse AI Video and Photo Tool Opt-Out

"No one’s name, image, likeness, voice, or creative work should be used by any third party, including AI models, without clear, documented consent," the talent agency said in a statement Wednesday night.

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Technology

CAA Slams Meta for Using Opt-Out Policy for AI Platform Muse Image, Which Can Create Content Using Public Instagram Accounts

CAA released a statement Wednesday night calling out the privacy risks of Meta’s new AI model Muse Image, which gives users the ability to create an AI photo of someone just by plugging in their public Instagram handle. The AI model operates on an opt-out policy, meaning users have to manually block access if they […]

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California

California Bill to Let Insurers Use Driver Telematics Mulled by Legislature

A California bill to enable carriers to offer auto insurance discounts for good driving behavior is making its way through state Legislature. Assembly Bill 311 would amend the state’s bedrock insurance law, Proposition 103. The bill, the Consumer Driving Data …

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California bill would expand medication abortion access to community colleges

COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDNETS in California could gain access to medication abortion through campus health centers under a proposal that would extend reproductive health services already required at the state’s public universities. Assembly Bill 2540 would require community colleges with student health centers to offer access to medication abortion beginning in 2029, if the Legislature provides funding. […] The post California bill would expand medication abortion access to community colleges appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant […]

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Bay Area

California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant […]

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California

California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant […]

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Bay Area

California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant […]

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California

California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?

California police and fire unions are backing bills that would create new retirement benefits or raise pay. Lawmakers approved them overwhelmingly.

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California

California man's hand is blown off while he's doing Fourth of July cleanup

Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking on Point St. George Beach in Crescent City, Calif., when they noticed a shiny box with nails sticking out of it.

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California

California ponders a fundamental question: Should voting be easier or harder?

This year offers a series of opportunities for Californians to consider their voting principles and whether they should enlarge or constrain participation.

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California

California school district scrambles to keep team name after state bans racist mascots

The Marysville Joint Unified School District is seeking support of local tribal support to keep its 'Indians' mascot. So far, tribal groups are staying out of the fight.

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Bay Area

California siblings excited to play villager, young Moana in new live-action film

Hear from young siblings from California's Central Valley who play the roles of a villager and young Moana in the new live-action film.

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California

California soccer fans sue StubHub after it fails to deliver expensive World Cup tickets

StubHub sued by soccer fans over World Cup tickets

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California

California will see its first monsoon storms of the season, raising fire concerns

The storms could bring dry lightning to the Sierra Nevada, Bay Area and eastern deserts, along with gusty winds and above-normal temperatures.

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California

Caltrain Scrapped a $1.4M Consultant Contract. Then Came the Uproar

Caltrain faced intense criticism this week over a contract that had already been canceled. Still, the story gained traction, as the agency faces a looming budget shortfall.

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California

Can CA afford to boost benefits for police and firefighters?

Three bills that would boost benefits and pay for California police officers and firefighters are wending their way through the Legislature with bipartisan support. But in a limited state budget year, their potentially high price tags might make them a tough sell to Gov. Gavin Newsom, reports CalMatters’ Adam Ashton. The Senate’s appropriations committee later […]

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Markets

Can Walmart help the Fed harness real-time U.S. economic data? We’re about to find out.

The Federal Reserve named a former Walmart CEO to a task force to develop contemporaneous data on spending, inflation and growth.

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Culture

Can ‘The Odyssey’ Help Me Find My Purpose? I Went to Greece to Find Out

As The Odyssey prepares to dominate cinemas this summer, Chloé Burcham traveled to Greece to experience a wellness retreat inspired by Homer’s epic—and discovers a timely lesson about modern life.

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Bay Area

Celebrity stylist Law Roach talks season 22 of 'Project Runway'

Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,

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Technology

Charlize Theron’s Dior Boots Were Made for Walking in Paris

"The Odyssey" actress donned a complete look from Dior's fall 2026 collection.

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Technology

China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises to near 4-year high

Investors increasingly view China's two-speed growth with robust export and tepid domestic demand as a defining long-term feature of the Chinese economy.

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Technology

Cinetic Media Swoops on North American Sales Rights to ‘Manhunt,’ a Locarno Main Competition Contender (EXCLUSIVE)

Cinetic Media has acquired North America sales rights to “Manhunt,” which will world premiere in main competition at Locarno, competing for its top Golden Leopard.   In a parallel move, Aspect Ratio has taken international sales rights to “Manhunt,” which marks the sophomore feature from Wayne Wapeemukwa whose “Luk’Luk’I” won best Canadian first film at […]

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Co-Conspirators Sentenced to 3 Years and Over 11 Years in Prison for Defrauding Thousands of Investors

 A Nevada man and a Canadian and British national were sentenced today to 36 months in prison and three years of supervised release, and 136 months in prison and three years of supervised release, respectively, for participating in a scheme to defraud thousands of investors of tens of millions of dollars between 2018 and 2022.

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Coach, cowboy and parent, Mario Mendoza Zamora gets his break

Mario Mendoza Zamora will never forget the day when, as a 7-year-old, he first saw cowboys ride through Jack Farrell Park in East Palo Alto. Now, he is carrying on that legacy.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 9:59PM PDT until July 15 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 9:59PM PDT until July 16 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 9:59PM PDT until July 16 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 4:19PM PDT until July 15 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 4:19PM PDT until July 16 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties. * WHEN...Through 4 AM PDT Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a c

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 4:19PM PDT until July 16 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 4 AM PDT Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:1

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Coffee Trader Seeks to Shield More Vietnam Growers With its Specialty Weather Cover

Major coffee trader ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. is pushing for a fivefold increase in the number of growers covered by its specialty weather insurance in Vietnam, where the industry depends on thousands of smallholder farmers increasingly exposed to climate risk. The …

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Colman Domingo on the Bay Area, Working Alongside Chadwick Boseman and Being a Writer, Actor and Producer: ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Multi-Hyphenate’

San Francisco’s Frameline Film Festival has always held a special place in Colman Domingo’s life. “It’s embedded in my heart,” he said. Having lived in San Francisco from 1991-2001, the actor spent many summers at the festival, reveling in its film programming, particularly the short films. As Pride Month came to a close, Domingo returned […]

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Comcast is breaking up with NBCU. Why did it ever buy it in the first place?

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Peter Kafka, who is chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of Channels, a podcast about the media industry. And it’s a big week for the media industry — Comcast just announced that it’s splitting itself up, into the Comcast broadband company and the NBCUniversal entertainment company. That’s after […] Today on Decoder , I’m talking with Peter Kafka, who is chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of Channels , a podcast about the media industry. And it’s a big week for the media industry — Comcast just announced that it’s splitting itself up , into the Comcast broadband company and the NBCUniversal entertainment company. That’s after the media giant spun out its cable assets like CNBC and MS.NOW into a new company called Versant earlier this year. A quick note, by the way — longtime Verge fans know we’ve been disclosing that Comc

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Command Investigations Acquires CoventBridge Insurance Division

Two Florida-based heavyweights in insurance investigations have merged part of their operations, creating what they say is now the largest insurance fraud investigation firm in the country. Command Investigations, based in Lake Mary, Florida, with 900 investigators across all U.S. …

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Commentary: The creator of 'Little House on the Prairie' isn't worried about being called 'woke'

Rebecca Sonnenshine has wanted to make an adaptation of the "Little House" books ever since she was a child. Her Netflix series adheres to them while adding historical context.

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Companies Must Address Self-Driving Car Interference With Emergency Vehicles

The head of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said July 8 that self-driving car companies must quickly address a “clear pattern” of driverless vehicles interfering with law enforcement and other first responders. Jonathan Morrison, who heads the U.S. …

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Conspiracies and regrets abound in Dune: Part Three trailer

"You promised me that you would never take power in your name."

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DJ Khaled Injects His Distinct ‘Flavor’ Into MCM Collab

The producer — and avid golfer — codesigned a collection of bags, apparel and accessories with a colorful twist.

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DJ Quik Says His Son ‘Made a Mistake’ Following Murder Conviction, Pleads With Fans to Stop Asking About It

David Marvin Blake, Jr. was sentenced to 15 years to life for his part in a 2022 shooting that killed 33-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza Jr.

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Death toll from Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China jumps to 39

Death toll from Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China jumps to 39

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Deere Settles Lawsuit by FTC, States Over Equipment Repair Restrictions

Deere agreed on July 8 to settle a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and five U.S. states accusing the farm equipment maker of illegally requiring farmers to use its network of authorized dealers for repairs, rather than use independent …

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Denim Street Style Trends From Paris Men’s Fashion Week

Hot weather called for stripped-down looks.

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Did j-hope Just Tease That BTS Is Releasing a New Song for the FIFA World Cup Final?

The boy band is headlining the match alongside Justin Bieber, Shakira and Madonna.

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Disney Entertainment TV Chairman Debra OConnell on Emmy Noms, Recognition for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and the New FX/Hulu Setup

Four months after she was elevated to chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, Debra OConnell experienced her first Emmy nominations morning in the new gig — and it was a good one for the exec. The Walt Disney Company scored a total of 125 nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards — including 46 for ABC (the […]

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Disney reveals 'Percy Jackson,' 'American Horror Story' and Hulu experiences for San Diego Comic-Con

See what's in store at Disney's San Diego Comic-Con activations, including immersive experiences, major panels and more.

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Displaced West Marin ranchers finally find a place they can call home

A year and a half after 150 ranch workers and families were displaced in a rural part of Marin County where housing is scarce, all 120 who chose to stay are now housed. Getting there required a public shelter crisis, hundreds of hours of hard labor, organizational collaboration and nearly $11 million in private, public […] The post Displaced West Marin ranchers finally find a place they can call home appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Doctor who guided Seattle’s COVID-19 response takes Sonoma County post

Sonoma County has a new health officer in Dr. Mia Shim, who brings more than two decades of public health leadership experience, including helping guide Seattle and King County through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved Shim’s appointment Tuesday, replacing Dr. Michael Stacey, who had served as interim health officer since […] The post Doctor who guided Seattle’s COVID-19 response takes Sonoma County post appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Dodgers scheduled to visit White House in late July to celebrate 2025 World Series win

The visit will take place during an East Coast road trip following next week's All-Star break and will be the third time they have been hosted at the White House this decade.

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Does crowning California’s governor the education czar mean academic results will improve?

Lawmakers just passed a bill that would let the next governor pick the state's schools chief, in place of the state school leader voters elect.

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Drive to reopen Great Highway to weekday traffic moves toward November ballot

A years-long battle over the future of the Great Highway in San Francisco may once again be decided by voters after the campaign to reopen the road to cars submitted signatures this week for a November ballot measure. The Great Highway for Everyone ballot measure committee collected the signatures and submitted them Monday. The city’s […] The post Drive to reopen Great Highway to weekday traffic moves toward November ballot appeared first on Local News Matters .

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EXCLUSIVE: GHD Launches Sculpt, Its First AI Styling Tool That Adjusts to Hair Temperature, With Zero Damage

GHD's first consumer-facing AI styling tool reads hair temperature nearly 3,000 times a second.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hermès Sets Date for First Haute Couture Runway Show

Nadège Vanhée, artistic director of women’s ready-to-wear, will present her first made-to-measure collection during Paris Couture Week in January.

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EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton’s Fall Campaign Looks to Space

Pharrell Williams, creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, narrates a short film that brings to mind the cult classic "The Right Stuff."

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EXCLUSIVE: Marine Serre Seeks Investor Amid Financial Restructuring

The company has gone into receivership, impacted by client defaults and ongoing geopolitical turmoil.

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East Palo Alto advances bond measure for new civic center plaza

The East Palo Alto City Council approved on Tuesday a bond measure that could help fund the city’s first-ever City Hall, library, regulation athletic track and permanent police department, as well as improvements to local water infrastructure, if voters approve the tax in November.

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Eberjey x The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Ready to Set Sail

The three-piece offering is the first sleepwear collaboration for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

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Ebola death toll in Congo tops 600. New cases also suspected in previously unaffected provinces

According to the Congolese health ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in the provinces of Tshopo and Haut-Uele, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.

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Ed Sheeran Visits Team England’s Camp Amid 2026 World Cup: ‘Anyone Can Win, And I Think It’ll Be Us’

The pop star has been visiting Team England's camp since 2021.

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Egyptian Archeologists Discover ‘Golden Tongues’ Inside Sealed Tombs at Ancient Coastal City

The most recent discovery offers fresh insights into Marina el-Alamein, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient settlements

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England’s World Cup Victory Over Mexico Draws Nearly 45 Million Viewers for Fox Sports, Telemundo and Peacock

England’s upset victory over Mexico to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals delivered nearly 45 million viewers on Sunday night across Fox Sports and the viewers for the Spanish-language telecast on Telemundo and Peacock. Fox Sports grabbed 21.7 million viewers for its telecast of England-Mexico, while Telemundo and Peacock saw an even bigger crowd, 23.2 […]

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Eslabon Armado’s ‘NOCTURNO’ Scores Double Top 10 Billboard Entries

The set arrives at No. 8 on Top Latin Albums and No. 5 on Regional Mexican Albums charts.

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Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers

An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that would have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 10:56PM MST until July 10 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 111 to 116 expected. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southwest, Imperial County West, Imperial Valley, and Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * 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.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 10:56PM MST until July 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 116. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * WHERE...In Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, and Yuma. In California, Chuckwalla Mountains, Imperial County Southeast, and Chiriaco Summit. * WHEN...Until 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.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 8:56PM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 117 expected. Nights will remain quite warm with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 12:20PM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 114 in the northern Coachella Valley expected. Nights will remain quite warm in the northern Coachella Valley with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 12:20PM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 116 expected. Nights will remain quite warm with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 5:27AM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 114 in the northern Coachella Valley expected. Nights will remain quite warm in the northern Coachella Valley with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 5:27AM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 117 expected. Nights will remain quite warm with low temperatures mostly in the 80s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 90 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. 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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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 105. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 112 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. 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...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increasing again. Additionally, monsoonal moisture will add to the disc

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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 85 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.

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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 112 away from the coast, and 85 to 95 near the coast possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.

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Fall 2026 Couture Week Gave Us the Best Wedding Fashion Inspiration

The runways of Fall 2026 Couture Week featured plenty of wedding-ready looks for brides, grooms, and marriers hoping to wear works of art down the aisle.

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Family says dad was scared and 'wanted to protect his tools, workers' before deadly ICE shooting

In the days following the shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family has called for an independent investigation into the case and said they have not heard anything from the Department of Homeland Security or ICE.

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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

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Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

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Fendi Fall 2026 Couture: Craft at Work

For her first couture show at the Italian brand, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented designs that were a marvel of intarsia, laces and embroideries, a testimony of the exquisite manual skills of the Fendi artisans.

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Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

OpenAI's Fidji Simo is departing her full-time role as the company's AGI chief and is transitioning to being a "part-time advisor," she said on X. The news follows Simo's original announcement in April that she would take a few weeks of medical leave due to a neuroimmune condition, shortly after she had taken on the […] OpenAI's Fidji Simo is departing her full-time role as the company's AGI chief and is transitioning to being a "part-time advisor," she said on X . The news follows Simo's original announcement in April that she would take a few weeks of medical leave due to a neuroimmune condition, shortly after she had taken on the AGI chief title. (She had formerly been the company's CEO of applications). Around the same time, COO Brad Lightcap also stepped down from his role to focus on "special projects," and OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch also stepped down in order to focus on her heal

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Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, to Step Down to Focus on Recovery From Chronic Illness

Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of artificial general intelligence deployment and the company’s No. 2 executive, will step down from her full-time role following a three-month medical leave, she said in a note on X on Thursday. “Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness I’ve […]

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Filing period opens July 13 for candidates in November election

From July 13 to Aug. 7, candidates will be able to file to run for office on the November 2026 ballot. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. The nomination period for the November 2026 election will open Monday, July 13, marking the official start of the local election season. Candidates will have until Aug. 7 to file […]

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Finally, the Media Is Pivoting to Video

The 2015 Facebook-driven interlude was dumb, but in 2026 it's real, as TV loses its grasp on consumer attention.

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FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California

Three wildfire detection satellites were launched this week with the goal of helping firefighters detect fires earlier and protect communities across California. This is the first time a satellite system was designed with the intention of detecting wildfires. Tuesday’s launch took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The satellites were on […] The post FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Flores Hobbits' eating habits offer clues about their evolutionary past

If Homo floresiensis wasn't a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought.

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Florida Ransomware Negotiator Who Extorted and Attacked Multiple U.S. Victims Sentenced to Prison

Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, formerly employed as a ransomware negotiator, was sentenced today to 70 months for his role in conspiring with Blackcat/ALPHV (BlackCat) actors to extort multiple victims, as well as conspiring with other former cybersecurity professionals to attack additional victims in 2023.

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Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed for Trump

Palm Beach International Airport is now called President Donald J. Trump International Airport, the FAA said Thursday.

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Former Bucknell University Coach Charged in Death of Freshman Football Player

A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University was charged Monday in the death of a football player who collapsed during training, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office. Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. was a freshman training in July …

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Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Reece Weaver buys $750,000 home in Alabama after sudden exit from squad

Netflix sensation and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders darling Reece Weaver has already turned the page on her time with the team—and planted new roots in the state of Alabama

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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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Former Olympic canoe racer pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case

David Hearn, who competed in three Summer Olympics, entered the plea on Thursday in D.C. Superior Court.

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Francesco Scognamiglio Fall 2026 Couture

Francesco Scognamiglio Fall 2026 Couture

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Free Waymo rides in California? You can thank a regulatory quirk.

State agency's delay could mean free robotaxi rides in company’s new Ojai vehicle for a few months.

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Fremont man used 'dummy' books to steal ancient Chinese manuscripts from UCLA

The 39-year-old was sentenced to one year of home confinement, officials said.

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From €300,000 Tabis to Barbie Clothes: Inside the Sale of Martin Margiela’s Personal Archive

The sale marked the first time a living designer partnered with an auction house to bid off his personal collection.

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Future Reveals ‘The Real Me’ Cover Art & Track List: ‘Who U Think Featured on My Album’

The Real Me arrives Friday.

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George Condo Returns to Hauser & Wirth, Painting Illuminates Shakespeare’s Rebellious Politics, and More: Morning Links for July 9, 2026

Here’s what we’re reading this morning.

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George J. Cotliar, managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, dies at 94

George J. Cotliar, who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died Monday at his home in Newport Beach. He was 94 years old.

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George Lucas’ New L.A. Museum Will Offer Free Access to Neighbors

The billion-dollar new cultural institution resides in a low-income neighborhood, where a quarter of the population lives below the poverty line.

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Goldman Sachs wins $70 billion in asset management deals with Verizon, Lockheed Martin

Competition in the multitrillion-dollar market for retirement assets is fierce among managers such as Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Russell Investments and Mercer.

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Google will now tell you if an ad was made with AI

You can see if ads on Google Search, Google Discover, and YouTube were made or edited using AI from a new section in Google's "My Ad Center," as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The update, announced on Thursday, adds a "created or edited with AI" label under the "how this ad was made" tab. Users can […] You can see if ads on Google Search, Google Discover, and YouTube were made or edited using AI from a new section in Google's "My Ad Center," as reported earlier by TechCrunch . The update, announced on Thursday, adds a "created or edited with AI" label under the "how this ad was made" tab. Users can find it by tapping the three dots or info button on ads, which pulls up the same panel where you can also block or report ads. Google says it will automatically apply the AI label to any ads made with its own generative AI advertising tools, but AI ads made elsewhere will need to have t

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Google’s Nest Thermostat has hit its best price of the year

If you’re looking for a relatively affordable way to cut down on cooling costs, Google’s Nest Thermostat can help. It’s packed with smart controls and energy-saving features, and right now it’s on sale in white for $79 ($50 off), which is its best price of the year, at Amazon.  The smart thermostat is quick to […] Google’s 2020 Nest Thermostat is $50 off. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge If you’re looking for a relatively affordable way to cut down on cooling costs, Google’s Nest Thermostat can help. It’s packed with smart controls and energy-saving features, and right now it’s on sale in white for $79 ($50 off), which is its best price of the year, at Amazon .  Google Nest Thermostat Where to Buy: $129.99 $79 at Amazon The smart thermostat is quick to install and makes it easy to adjust your home’s temperature whether you’re relaxing

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Got a ‘Retake Your Test’ Letter From the DMV? It’s Real — and Here’s What to Do

Around 11,000 California drivers need to retake their written driver's tests or risk losing their licenses, according to the DMV. Here’s what’s going on.

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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.8.2026

Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.8.2026

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Governor Newsom signs historic investments to bolster support for special education

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Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine

Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.

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Guest Opinion: Housing is Hope

Redwood City Council member Chris Sturken writes that his reelection campaign for District 2 is rooted in housing, homelessness and what he describes as a duty to give residents hope. In this op-ed, Sturken points to his record on new housing, tenant protections and compassionate responses to homelessness.

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Hailey Bieber Has Swapped Pilates For A Different Kind Of Strength Training

The Rhode founder shared a snap from her strength training session with two unique accessories.

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Harris Katleman, Former Top Television Executive at MGM and Fox, Dies at 97

He got his start with Lew Wasserman at MCA, where he repped Jackie Gleason and John Michael Hayes.

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Hauser & Wirth Cleared by UK Judge of Breaching Russia Sanctions with Sale of a George Condo Artwork

Prosecutors had argued that the buyer was based in Russia, but the defense said he had renounced his Russian citizenship.

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Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 8:56PM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 8:56PM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower to mid 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 12:20PM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 12:20PM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures near 90 to 102 below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 5:27AM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower to mid 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 5:27AM PDT until July 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s to near 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 14 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increasing again. Additionally, monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.

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Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 14 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 105. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 112 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. 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...The warmest temperatures for the Heat Advisory are expected to occur this afternoon with only a slight cool down over the weekend, before increasing again. Additionally, monsoonal moisture will add to the disc

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Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 14 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 94. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 90 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. 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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Hermanos Gutiérrez perform 'Los Ojos del Cóndor' and reveal inspiration for new album

The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of their family's roots in Ecuador and Peru. Geoff Bennett sat down with Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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Home prices hit new all-time high, deepening affordability woes

Home prices continue to climb even as buyers retreat from the market, according to fresh data from the National Association of Realtors.

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Honda’s Insurance Agency Operations Stall, Services ‘Paused’

About a year after launching, Honda Insurance Solutions is no longer in operation. Started as a licensed insurance agency for Honda and Acura owners in July 2025, Honda Insurance Services worked with brokerage VIU by HUB to offer quoting and …

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Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup

New movies from Nelson Yeo and Erin Vassilopoulos and films starring Isabelle Huppert, Monica Bellucci and Caleb Landry Jones, will also premiere at the Swiss fest, which touts "an adventurous selection, full of surprises, which tackles the challenges of the present."

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Honolulu Museum of Art Appoints New Director

David Odo joins from the Georgia Museum of Art, where he is director and chief curator.

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Hormuz Ship Insurance Demand Drops as Owners Get Nervous

London marine insurers have been seeing fewer inquiries for journeys to transit the Strait of Hormuz and some said the cost of cover had risen, in a sign of growing caution from shipowners as the US and Iran exchange attacks. …

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Hormuz Ship Traffic Grinds to Near Halt After US, Iran Strikes

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill on Thursday, after the US struck Iran for a second straight day as a fragile truce between the two sides looked increasingly shaky. Observable movements in the world’s most …

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How Do We Grade the Rollout for Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast

Our latest Rollout Report Card discussion looks at everything surrounding Madonna's long-awaited, highly acclaimed sequel set.

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How Olivia Rodrigo Is Getting Back at the Trump Administration

After DHS officials used her song in a self-deportation ad, the pop star is turning fan outrage into festival-fueled voter turnout.

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How all 50 U.S. states performed over 20 years of Top States for Business

Across 20 years of CNBC's America's Top States for Business rankings, some states have proven to be consistent winners, and others to be perennial dogs.

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How to Write a Fashion Résumé

The résumé is the basis of all job applications, but it’s often the most daunting. We spoke to career counselors, hiring managers, and recent applicants about the biggest challenges and misconceptions when it comes to writing a fashion résumé, and gathered their advice on how to do it well.

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How to drink like a Spaniard without leaving LA

Three drinks, three rituals, one hot summer — from the midday vermouth hour to evening gin and tonics.

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How to protect your pets from the New World screwworm fly

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.

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How to secure Lucas Museum of Narrative Art tickets ahead of the fall opening

From a free pass for South L.A. neighbors, priority access for museum members and general admission details — we’ve got you covered.

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Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation on live pigs

Preclinical trial is testing the feasibility of humanoid robots in surgery.

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ICE agents are making house calls for online critics

A few hours after checking into a hotel in New York City, David Streever woke up to a call from the front desk saying someone was looking for him. Streever had just landed on a return trip from Finland, where he'd vacationed with his daughter. Though Streever didn't know it yet, while he'd been away, […] A few hours after checking into a hotel in New York City, David Streever woke up to a call from the front desk saying someone was looking for him. Streever had just landed on a return trip from Finland, where he'd vacationed with his daughter. Though Streever didn't know it yet, while he'd been away, agents with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had shown up to his home in Rochester and spoken to his wife. They dropped off a "WARNING NOTICE," which informed Streever that ICE's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is "responsible for enforcing crimes against the Unite

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ICE officers not wearing body cameras during deadly Houston ICE shooting, DHS says, as family pushes for answers

The update comes as the family of the man killed in Tuesday's shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and local officials are demanding an independent investigation.

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If You See Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward in a Wheelchair, You Should Smile at Him: ‘I’m OK’

Drummer, 78, posted that he now uses a wheelchair to get around airports and long distances but that he’s doing just fine

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Illinois Governor Signs AI Regulation Bill That Aims to Mitigate Risks

Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation modeled after similar bills in California and New York on Monday, furthering a push for a state-driven national framework in lieu of federal regulations. “Congress and the president ought to be passing similar …

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Inside NATO's extraordinary 48 hours that revealed Trump's grip on global diplomacy

Steve Sedgwick goes behind the scenes of NATO's dramatic 48 hours, where Trump's changing tone reshaped diplomacy and left allies guessing.

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Inside xAI: 100-hour weeks, boardrooms named ‘Judgment Day,’ and a culture of fear

A former employee of Elon Musk’s AI company opens up about the grueling work environment — and why he still misses it.

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InsuranceDekho Said to Pick Banks for $400 Million India IPO

Indian insurance aggregator InsuranceDekho’s parent has selected HSBC Holdings Plc, Morgan Stanley, ICICI Securities Ltd. and IIFL Capital Services Ltd. as advisers to a potential initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The offer from Girnar Insurance …

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Irish citizen sentenced to 14 years for killing a U.S. tourist in Hungary

The victim, 31-year-old Mackenzie Michalski from Portland, Oregon, was in Hungary on vacation and reported missing on Nov. 5, 2024, after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.

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Is Sharing a Vape Our Era’s New Love Language?

Whether you love it or hate it (and there are many, many reasons to hate it), hitting the same vape has become a new metric for closeness.

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Is a Monsoon Headed to the Bay Area? Here’s What Forecasters Say

Warm weather and dry thunderstorms could increase Northern California’s fire risk.

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Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar Mocks Film Industry in Campaign Spot, Vows to Defund Anti-Israel Movies

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has escalated his campaign against the country’s film industry with a new Likud primary spot that mocks Israeli filmmakers as anti-Israel profiteers and vows to redirect public funding away from films he says “blacken” Israeli soldiers. Zohar, a senior member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, released the […]

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JW Anderson Opens a Pop-up in Paris, a Prelude to Bigger Retail Moves in the City of Light

The three-month pop-up opens Thursday at 15 Rue du Louvre, and will offer fall 2026 men's and womenswear in addition to Jonathan Anderson's beloved home interiors objects and historic furniture.

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Jadakiss Responds to 38 Spesh on Track With Fat Joe & Stove God Cooks: ‘Is This About a Verse or Is This About a Career?’

Fat Joe premiered a new track entitled "Aroma" on his Joe and Jada podcast with the help of DJ Khaled.

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Jennifer Lawrence Declares This Bold Hue the Color of the Summer

Whether she’s pairing it with a bold, analogous color or a subtler, complementary hue, Jennifer Lawrence is all in on orange this summer.

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Joanna Pettet, Actress in ‘The Group’ and ‘Casino Royale,’ Dies at 83

The London native, portrayed by Rumer Willis in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' also had three turns on Broadway and recurring roles on 'Dr. Kildare' and 'Knots Landing.'

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Jonas Brothers Add Third Concert at Madison Square Garden Following ‘Unreal’ Demand

The MSG dates are all part of the JoBros’ The Burning Up Tour All Over Again , produced by Live Nation.

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Joy Sunday Manifested Working With Jason Bateman, Then ‘DTF St. Louis’ Earned Her Her First Emmy Nomination

Sunday is nominated for best supporting actress for portraying Agent Jodie Plumb in the limited series, which scored 13 nominations overall.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville does not meet the residency requirement to run for governor of Alabama

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Judge doesn't like Elon Musk settlement with SEC, but says court can't block it

Judge reluctantly approves $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter stock violation.

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Julianne Nicholson to Reprise ‘Mare of Easttown’ Role in ‘Task’ Season 2

The two shows come from creator Brad Ingelsby and are set in the same local outside Philadelphia.

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June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high

Home sales dropped in June month over month as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Prices hit an all-time high.

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Justice Department Announces End to Illegal DEI Admissions Practices at Jersey City College Prep School

This week the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the Jersey City Board of Education (the “District”) entered a voluntary settlement agreement to end race and national origin discrimination in student admissions at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, a college prep magnet school with a competitive admissions process. The settlement agreement resolves the Department’s investigation under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

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Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies

Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Maryland and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown over the State’s sanctuary policies that interfere with the federal government’s enforcement of its immigration laws. 

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Justin Baldoni Breaks Silence on ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Battle With Blake Lively: “So Many Painful Things”

His wife, Emily Baldoni, added that they've "had to wrestle with so many things" the last two years, "like how could something like this even happen? Let alone disguised as a fight for women."

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Justin Baldoni Speaks Out on Blake Lively Legal Battle: ‘There Have Been so Many Painful Things That Have Been Spoken Into Existence’

Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which they opened up about the legal battle with Blake Lively over the events surrounding the production of the 2024 drama film “It Ends with Us.” “We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years, […]

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K-Pop Stars Are Fueling the Rise of Vietnamese Fashion

More than just a manufacturing hub, Vietnam is undergoing a dynamic transformation, as its economy surges and a new guard of young fashion designers — bolstered by the support of girl groups like Blackpink, Aespa, and Katseye — take the global stage.

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Kacey Musgraves and Stanley 1913 Team Up on Cow-Printed Water Bottles, Pet Bowls and Mugs

Saddle up, (space) cowboy. Stanley 1913 just announced its latest partnership with award-winning country star Kacey Musgraves. Together, they’re releasing a limited-edition four-piece drinkware collection inspired by the singer’s Texan roots, including the brand’s bestselling leakproof 40oz Quencher Pro Tour (this time featuring a first-of-its-kind translucent handle). The collection also includes an Everyday Suburban Mug, […]

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Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Kaiser Permanente nurses who answer advice and triage calls say their duty of care for patients is being increasingly threatened by workplace surveillance. Seven current and former nurses told CalMatters that those who spend more than 15 minutes on a call with a […]

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Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Kaiser Permanente nurses who answer advice and triage calls say their duty of care for patients is being increasingly threatened by workplace surveillance. Seven current and former nurses told CalMatters that those who spend more than 15 minutes on a call with a […]

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Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse

Call center nurses at the health giant said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.

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Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse

Kaiser Permanente call center nurses said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.

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Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Kaiser Permanente nurses who answer advice and triage calls say their duty of care for patients is being increasingly threatened by workplace surveillance. Seven current and former nurses told CalMatters that those who spend more than 15 minutes on a call with a […]

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Kawakami: Pitching LeBron — how the 76ers, Cavs, and Warriors (in that order?) line up

Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Golden State appear to be the most likely landing spots for LeBron James.

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Kay Kay Menon’s ‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ Sets July Prime Video Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Prime Video will premiere Hindi-language series “Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya” worldwide on July 24, unveiling a seven-episode comedy-drama led by Kay Kay Menon as a headmaster attempting to revive a failing school. “Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya” is directed by Himank Gaur and created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under their Posham Pa Pictures […]

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Kevin Warsh names members of his Federal Reserve task forces, including Marc Andreessen, Doug McMillon

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday released names of the experts who will comprise five task forces to examine the institution's operations.

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Key allies abandon owner of Manny's in SF after sexual assault accusation

Manny Yekutiel is running for District 8 supervisor amid a report of sexual assault.

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Kylie Jenner’s Khy and Frankies Bikinis Reunite for Fever Dream Swimwear Collection

The collection drops July 14.

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L.A. cardrooms applaud court ruling to allow blackjack

A San Francisco Superior Court judge struck down regulations that would ban cardrooms from offering blackjack in California.

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LA real estate agent will pay $20K and face probation in post-Eaton Fire rent hike case

Mike Kobeissi was charged after a couple displaced by the Eaton Fire said they were told the rent on a La Cañada Flintridge property he listed had increased by 38%.

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LA28 Olympics Moves International Broadcast Center to Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank

The LA28 Olympics is moving its International Broadcast Center from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to the Warner Bros. Ranch lot across town in Burbank. The Los Angeles Organizing Committee announced last year that the broadcast center would be housed at Hollywood Park Studios, a new, five-stage production center to be built adjacent to SoFi, which […]

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LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist, homophobic comments may face criminal case

An attorney for LAPD officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police force. New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the city.

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LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget

L.A. County education officials say union contracts Los Angeles Unified couldn't afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They threaten to appoint an overseer who can block the school board's spending.

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Lake Wind Advisory issued July 8 at 10:45PM PDT until July 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley, including Lake Isabella. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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Lake Wind Advisory issued July 8 at 10:45PM PDT until July 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley, including Lake Isabella. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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Lake Wind Advisory issued July 9 at 2:34PM PDT until July 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley, including Lake Isabella. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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Lake Wind Advisory issued July 9 at 2:34PM PDT until July 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of Highway 198, including San Luis Reservoir. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi’s Iran-Set Action Movie Gets New Title ‘The Fix’ and Release Date (Exclusive)

Formerly known as 'Hotel Tehran,' writer-director Guy Moshe's feature centers on a group of ex-CIA operators seeking redemption and also stars Quincy Isaiah.

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Listen to Four Tet’s Surprise New 🕈︎♓︎■︎♑︎♎︎♓︎■︎♑︎⬧︎ Album

The latest under the producer’s Wingdings moniker—which technically came out in June on limited-edition vinyl—is now available to stream

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Little House on the Prairie-Core? Why Homespun Interiors Are Having A Moment

Thanks to Netflix’s new ‘Little House on the Prairie’ series, expect a new wave of interest in this aesthetic rooted in craftsmanship and simplicity.

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Live-action 'Moana' sails into Hollywood Bowl with grand world premiere

Dwayne Johnson said, "I will never forget this night," as the live-action "Moana" made a big splash at the Hollywood Bowl for the world premiere.

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Local ride-share shuttle expands into North Santa Clara

Santa Clara residents and workers now have access to an on-demand shuttle service in the northern part of the city thanks to a regional effort to reduce car trips and improve transit connections. Silicon Valley Hopper has expanded its service into North Santa Clara as of July 1, allowing riders to travel throughout the city... The post Local ride-share shuttle expands into North Santa Clara appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Locarno Festival Announces ‘Adventurous’ Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci

Locarno has announced the full lineup for its 79th edition, featuring 103 world premieres. Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro called it “an adventurous selection, full of surprises, which tackles the challenges of the present without ever sacrificing the pleasures of storytelling and entertainment.”  Festival regular Hong Sang-soo will present “Nowhere to Lay My Eyes” and […]

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Longtime On Exec Britt Olsen Exits, Company Splits Commercial Leadership Functions

The company has named a new chief global markets officer as well as a chief customer officer.

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Los Altos, Palo Alto outpace county in assessed property value growth

Santa Clara County’s taxable property base hit a record $760.1 billion, with Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto leading Midpeninsula growth while Mountain View posted one of the county’s slowest gains.

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Los Altos, Palo Alto outpace county in assessed property value growth

Santa Clara County’s taxable property base hit a record $760.1 billion, with Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto leading Midpeninsula growth while Mountain View posted one of the county’s slowest gains.

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Los Altos, Palo Alto outpace county in assessed property value growth

Santa Clara County’s taxable property base hit a record $760.1 billion, with Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto leading Midpeninsula growth while Mountain View posted one of the county’s slowest gains.

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Los Altos, Palo Alto outpace county in assessed property value growth

Santa Clara County’s taxable property base hit a record $760.1 billion, with Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto leading Midpeninsula growth while Mountain View posted one of the county’s slowest gains.

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Technology

LoveShackFancy Talks Target Collaboration, Growth Strategy and the Art of Successful Partnerships

LoveShackFancy's Rebecca Hessel Cohen and Stacy Lilien discuss what makes a partnership thrive, expanding into new categories and building brand love across generations.

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Lucas Museum to give free annual passes to South L.A. neighbors, host community preview day

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will give free annual passes to South L.A. neighbors in the 90037 ZIP Code.

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Luke Wilson is a new dad, reportedly welcomes first baby with Kendall Yates

Luke Wilson has reportedly welcomed his first child with girlfriend Kendall Yates. The couple were spotted with their new baby at a press reception.

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Madison Square Garden Has Been Secretly Tracking Queer Musicians

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Culture

Man Serving Federal Prison Sentence Charged with Theft of Forfeited Cryptocurrency

Man Serving Federal Prison Sentence Charged with Theft of Forfeited Cryptocurrency

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Man charged with killing National Guard member hospitalized after refusing food

Federal prosecutors say a man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, has been taken to a hospital for treatment of a potentially life-threatening medical condition after he refused to eat food in jail

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Manish Malhotra Fall 2026 Couture: All About His Mother

The Indian couturier paid homage to his late mother for his Paris runway debut, which included his high jewelry line.

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Marina Moscone Presses Pause on Her Business

In an exclusive interview, sisters and cofounders Marina and Francesca Moscone, weigh in on their decision to suspend operations—for now. “This has definitely been a heavy, heartfelt decision, a very emotional one for us,” the designer said. “We knew entering this industry and this business of our own, fashion is turbulent and joyful all the time.”

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Mark Ingram Atelier and Vera Wang Haute Team on Exclusive Bridal Experience

The Vera Wang Haute archival pieces and a shoppable collection of gowns are available to view by private appointment through July 25 at Mark Ingram Atelier.

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Maura Higgins Makes a Case for the Return of the Rough-cut Pixie

The reality star debuted her latest hair transformation outside the Viktor & Rolf show during Paris Couture Week.

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Meet SK Hynix, the trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker debuting on U.S. markets

Following a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.

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Meow Wolf taps famed L.A. animation house for its new Los Angeles venue

The experiential art firm has entered into a creative partnership with Titmouse, the studio behind popular series such as "Big Mouth" and "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

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Meta discontinues Instagram feature on new AI image generation tool after Hollywood backlash

Meta's Muse Image AI tool lets users remix public Instagram photos — and CAA, SAG-AFTRA and talent managers say it puts creators at risk.

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Meta jumps into AI coding market in effort to chase Anthropic and OpenAI

Meta is upgrading its Muse Spark artificial intelligence model under the leadership of AI chief Alexandr Wang.

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Meta says its new AI model is ready to compete on coding

After reentering the AI race with its first in-house Muse Spark model in April, Meta is now opening up the doors to developers with a new model that can plug into AI coding software with the new Meta Model API. Meta says that Muse Spark 1.1 is a "step-change" from the first generation, with improvements […] After reentering the AI race with its first in-house Muse Spark model in April, Meta is now opening up the doors to developers with a new model that can plug into AI coding software with the new Meta Model API. Meta says that Muse Spark 1.1 is a "step-change" from the first generation, with improvements based on feedback from developers. The company says it's capable of more advanced coding, including detection and fixing of complex bugs; better supports end-to-end agentic workflows across a range of apps, including multi-agent systems; and has native multimodal perception acros

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Meta’s stock rebounds as agentic AI coding and custom chips ease spending fears

Shares of Meta rallied on Thursday following the launch of a new AI model and reports of a big custom-chip milestone.

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Michigan Tax Preparers Indicted For Conspiring to Defraud the United States and Preparing False Tax Returns

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned an indictment today charging three tax preparers with conspiring to defraud the United States and preparing false tax returns over a three-year period.

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Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases

In neighboring Ohio, cases have reportedly reached over 500.

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Mick Jagger Says the Beatles ‘Were the Most Prolific Songwriters of That Time’

The Fab Four’s Paul McCartney plays bass on one song on the Rolling Stones’ upcoming Foreign Tongues album

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Micron’s stock surges on multibillion-dollar U.S. manufacturing push

The memory-chip giant is reversing its recent slide after increasing its investment in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

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Microsoft’s patch Tuesdays are about to get bigger

Windows 11 updates could soon include fixes for more security issues at once. Microsoft said in a blog post on Thursday that it's now using AI to "identify potential issues earlier," which means "customers will see a higher volume of security updates included in each security release." Hackers, even amateurs, have increasingly been using AI […] Windows 11 updates could soon include fixes for more security issues at once. Microsoft said in a blog post on Thursday that it's now using AI to "identify potential issues earlier," which means "customers will see a higher volume of security updates included in each security release." Hackers, even amateurs, have increasingly been using AI to quickly exploit security weaknesses over the past several months. Security researchers are also using AI to find issues faster, leading to more frequent high-severity vulnerabilities, like the "Copy Fa

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Mid-Heatwave, How Cool Can Korea’s Cooling Beauty Market Get?

Heat is no longer just a seasonal inconvenience. As rising temperatures reshape daily life, a new generation of cooling skincare products from Korea promises to improve comfort and provide relief amid growing appetite in the West.

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Monterey County approves independent inspector general to oversee Sheriff’s Office

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is one step closer to having independent oversight after the county Board of Supervisors approved the creation of an inspector general position. A state law passed in 2020, Assembly Bill 1185, authorized counties to create inspectors general and/or citizens advisory panels with subpoena power to provide oversight of county sheriff’s […] The post Monterey County approves independent inspector general to oversee Sheriff’s Office appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Mortgage rates jump as tensions with Iran spook bond investors

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is driving mortgage rates up, adding hundreds of dollars a month in extra costs for prospective home buyers.

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California

Most California senators supported this ADA lawsuit bill. It died anyway

Sen. Roger Niello's proposal to give businesses more time to fix ADA violations before facing lawsuits won overwhelming Senate support. But it died without an Assembly hearing after judiciary chair Ash Kalra rejected the bill in favor of a competing approach.

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Most California senators supported this ADA lawsuit bill. It died anyway

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, state Sen. Roger Niello has attempted to address what he sees as a persistent issue: predatory law firms and their disabled clients suing swaths of small businesses for disability access violations. It started when he heard about Scott Johnson, a quadriplegic […]

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Most California senators supported this ADA lawsuit bill. It died anyway

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, state Sen. Roger Niello has attempted to address what he sees as a persistent issue: predatory law firms and their disabled clients suing swaths of small businesses for disability access violations. It started when he heard about Scott Johnson, a quadriplegic […]

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Most California senators supported this ADA lawsuit bill. It died anyway

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, state Sen. Roger Niello has attempted to address what he sees as a persistent issue: predatory law firms and their disabled clients suing swaths of small businesses for disability access violations. It started when he heard about Scott Johnson, a quadriplegic […]

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Most California senators supported this ADA lawsuit bill. It died anyway

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, state Sen. Roger Niello has attempted to address what he sees as a persistent issue: predatory law firms and their disabled clients suing swaths of small businesses for disability access violations. It started when he heard about Scott Johnson, a quadriplegic […]

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Mountain View completes $6.1M fire, police training facility near Shoreline

When Mountain View’s Fire Station No. 5 was originally envisioned, the plan was to have an onsite police and fire training facility, but financial limitations got in the way. Now, 15 years after the station first opened, the vision has come to life.

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Mountain View sees slowest property value growth in Santa Clara County

Mountain View saw the most sluggish growth in its property values out of all cities in the county last year, as the commercial office market remained under pressure.

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My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System

Over the past 70 years, the number of inpatient psychiatric beds has dropped dramatically, leaving many without critical care when they experience mental health crises. I was one of the lucky ones to get a bed — after 21 hours of waiting.

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NOAA releases new sky-high odds of historic El Niño in California

California scientists explain.

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NYC Orders Pause of Construction on Damaged Midtown Office Tower

New York City building regulators said the conversion of a Midtown Manhattan office tower into residences must be paused while officials investigate what caused columns inside the building to fail, leading to a massive emergency response that briefly shut down …

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Technology

Neandertal babies were a lot like ours — but didn’t stay that way

Two studies of Neandertal remains suggest their newborns were about the same size as those of modern humans but developed faster through infancy.

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Nearly 100 dementia patients are being evicted from their Redondo Beach home. Why it's sparking outrage

Jennifer Aust's heart is breaking.

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Technology

Neil Young Redid Two Songs He Wrote As a Teenager. Listen to the Original Recordings

When Young ran out of new tunes for his forthcoming album Second Song , he dug deep into the archives for “I’ll Love You Forever” and “Casting Me Away From You”

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Netflix reportedly considers adding always-on channels

Netflix is thinking about adding always-on channels that would stream specific shows and movies, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move sounds like a Netflix version of always-on services like Pluto TV and Tubi, except the big hook for those is that they're free - because of the ads you have to watch. Netflix […] Netflix is thinking about adding always-on channels that would stream specific shows and movies, according to The Wall Street Journal . The move sounds like a Netflix version of always-on services like Pluto TV and Tubi, except the big hook for those is that they're free - because of the ads you have to watch. Netflix has seen success with its ad-supported tier, which is increasingly popular , but it costs $8.99 per month after a recent price hike . Netflix is also apparently considering selling bundles that would include other streaming services, something else th

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Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Is a Charming Reimagining of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Beloved Adventure: TV Review

More than four decades after the initial series ended its nine-season run on NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved semi-autobiographical novels have been adapted to television once again. Created by Rebecca Sonnenshine and executive produced by Trip Friendly, son of original series producer Ed Friendly, Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” is part family drama, part […]

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New Fed task force members share Chairman Kevin Warsh's embrace of AI

The three members of a task force advising the Fed on artificial intelligence are strong proponents of the technology.

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California

New US passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one

The passports feature an image of President Donald Trump and are only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency.

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Culture

New York Investigators Return 59 Looted Antiquities to Italy, Iraq, and Indonesia

45 of the repatriated objects were seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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California

Newlywed Taylor Swift can continue to celebrate with Emmy nominations and a legal win

Just days after her wedding, Taylor Swift has scored a legal victory and her 'Eras Tour: The Final Show' earned five Emmy nominations.

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News Wrap: Olympian pleads not guilty on Reflecting Pool damage charges

In our news wrap Thursday, three-time Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty on charges he deliberately damaged the Reflecting Pool in Washington, Ukraine struck more energy targets inside Russia with long-range drones and authorities in southern China say flooding has killed at least 39 people after days of record rainfall.

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News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry

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California

Newsom’s Medi-Cal Backfill Plan and the White House’s Grip on Science Funding

A proposed tax bill could raise premiums on privately insured Californians, and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes aim at medical journals.

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Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s public colleges and universities emerged as winners in the latest state budget after lawmakers sent them hundreds of millions of dollars in new public spending. However, that largesse was tempered by decisions by Democrats in Sacramento to reject bond measures that could […]

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Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s public colleges and universities emerged as winners in the latest state budget after lawmakers sent them hundreds of millions of dollars in new public spending. However, that largesse was tempered by decisions by Democrats in Sacramento to reject bond measures that could […]

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Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s public colleges and universities emerged as winners in the latest state budget after lawmakers sent them hundreds of millions of dollars in new public spending. However, that largesse was tempered by decisions by Democrats in Sacramento to reject bond measures that could […]

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Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s public colleges and universities emerged as winners in the latest state budget after lawmakers sent them hundreds of millions of dollars in new public spending. However, that largesse was tempered by decisions by Democrats in Sacramento to reject bond measures that could […]

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Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State

Since Gavin Newsom became governor, state support for California’s public universities has grown by 50%.

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Technology

Nicolas Johnson, Son of Entertainment Attorney Matt Johnson, Dies at 28

The Morehouse College graduate was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sherman Oaks on July 1.

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Nike Is Reviving a Foamposite Tennis Sneaker That Was Mysteriously Buried

Perhaps the second time will be the charm.

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Culture

Nikki Glaser, RuPaul & More React to 2026 Primetime Emmy Nods

The Globes have been good for Glaser, and vice versa.

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Nobody Brings It to Couture Week Like Cardi B

The rapper always understands the assignment of couture week: To lean into over-the-top glamour, of course.

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California

Norovirus, COVID-19, and Influenza Outbreaks Among Residents and Staff Members at the Eaton Wildfire Evacuation Shelter - Pasadena, California, January-February 2025

This report describes illnesses and infection prevention and control protocols at a wildfire evacuation shelter during the Eaton wildfire in Pasadena, California.

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Oakland Chooses James Beere to Serve as Permanent Police Chief

A 30-year veteran officer, Beere promised to maintain the many reforms instituted after past misconduct and corruption scandals.

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Oakland Interim Police Chief James Beere appointed to permanently lead OPD

James Beere, who became Oakland's interim Police Chief last December, has secured confirmation to lead the department permanently.

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Obituaries: Local residents who died recently

Local residents who died recently include Kuniko Ikemori Okamoto, Elizabeth Cowell and Stacey Burkholder.

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Odessa A’zion Styles Herself for Campaign With Crocs Spotlighting Crafted Clog

The clog brand revealed a partnership with the rising actress.

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Oil prices fall as market bets U.S.-Iran fighting won't escalate into wider war

Oil prices turned lower on Thursday after the U.S. carried out fresh strikes on Iran, renewing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.

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Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?

Financial literacy just hit a 10-year low — and it is devastating bank accounts.

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OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she's stepping down due to chronic illness, will transition to advisor

Fidji Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave, says she now has to focus on recovery.

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OpenAI may have made a fatal misstep in copyright fight with news orgs

OpenAI may be sanctioned for hiding, deleting ChatGPT logs in NYT copyright fight.

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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 after government greenlight — and announces ‘ChatGPT Work’

About two weeks after OpenAI's GPT-5.6 was caught up in regulatory drama - rolled out only to government-approved organizations during a "limited preview" period - the company has received the Trump administration's greenlight for a public rollout of the model. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called it "the best model we have ever produced." To celebrate, […] About two weeks after OpenAI's GPT-5.6 was caught up in regulatory drama - rolled out only to government-approved organizations during a "limited preview" period - the company has received the Trump administration's greenlight for a public rollout of the model. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called it "the best model we have ever produced." To celebrate, OpenAI also unveiled a new AI agent on the same day: ChatGPT Work. It's billed as a combination of ChatGPT and Codex, allowing the everyday non-technical user to take advantage of Codex's capabi

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OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you

Rebranded Codex promises independent workflows that can run "for hours if needed."

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Opetaia Foa‘i Calls Adding ‘Authenticity’ to ‘Moana’ Through Pacific Island Languages ‘A Huge Win’

The Samoa-born artist has written music for all three Moana films.

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Opposition Group Says Bay Area Transit Doesn’t Deserve More Money This November

The Committee for Affordable Bay Area Transit says transit agencies should reallocate funding from other projects before seeking additional money from taxpayers.

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Orbán allies protest in Hungary against new prime minister's plans to oust President Sulyok

After defeating Orbán in a blowout election in April, bringing an end to his 16 years in power, Hungary's new pro-European prime minister, Péter Magyar, has taken action to dismantle what he calls Orbán's "mafia" by removing numerous political appointees and heads of institutions viewed as having facilitated Orbán's autocratic regime.

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Orphaned bobcat kittens get second chance at Saratoga Wildlife Care Center

Four orphaned bobcat kittens from across California are getting a rare second chance at life in Saratoga, where wildlife rehabilitators are quietly preparing them for a future back in the wild. The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA said Tuesday they have admitted their first-ever bobcats to its Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga, marking a milestone […] The post Orphaned bobcat kittens get second chance at Saratoga Wildlife Care Center appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

An outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite has grown to more than 1,000 cases, making it one of the nation’s largest such outbreaks in years.

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Pakistan Recovers Cargo Plane Wreckage as Search for Missing Crew Continues

The freighter crashed into the Arabian Sea off Karachi on Tuesday, with rough monsoon conditions complicating efforts to locate five crew members and the main fuselage.

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Palo Alto CEO Arora says AI pricing needs to fall 90% as token costs skyrocket

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said high token costs could prevent businesses from adopting artificial intelligence at scale.

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Pandora Wonders Gives the Classic Pearl a Playful New Life

From “Girl with the Pearl Earring” to Boy (in this case, Harry Styles) at the Met Gala, few gemstones match the enduring and transformative power of a well-placed pearl. At once classic and contemporary, organic and cultured, simple and rarefied, pearls can make a powerful, personalized statement that nothing else can.  This summer, Pandora is […]

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Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk

The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.

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Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement

The "Grey's Anatomy" star quashed speculation that he was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner.

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Payloads used to dictate the terms of launch. That's finally changing.

"The Starship Pez dispenser demonstrates very smart industrial design and scale."

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Peet Dullaert Fall 2026 Couture: Art Class

Peet Dullaert explored archetypes of opulence over the years.

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People Moves: HDI Global US Names Chief Underwriting Officers

HDI Global (HDI) said it has strengthened its underwriting leadership team in the U.S. with the appointments of Bevan Greibesland as chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, and Bruce Griffin as chief underwriting officer, long tail lines. Greibesland joined HDI in …

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PepsiCo cut snack prices again, but not enough to get American consumers to buy more

PepsiCo’s North America business lagged in the latest quarter, and the stock was having its worst day in 15 months, even as strength in international business led to an earnings beat.

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Piano Vibes makes music lessons accessible to all

A music school at Project Row Houses is striking a chord in the community through free and reduced-cost lessons.

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Platner quits Maine Senate race; Democrats set to pick new nominee

Maine Democrats must now replace Platner with less than four months until the midterm elections.

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Polarizing Portrait of King Charles Included in Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery Rehang

The artist, Jonathan Yeo, gifted the oil study to the Royal Collection.

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Polimoda and FIT Mark 40 Years of Collaboration, Renew Partnership for Three Years

The program brings American students studying fashion design and fashion business management to Polimoda's campuses in Florence each year.

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Powerful El Niño intensifies, increasing chances of a stormy, very wet winter across California

El Niño is officially on the rise. Ocean temperatures along the equatorial Pacific are running 1.2°C above average, and forecasters say warming is expected to continue into winter.

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Prediction markets spark insider trading concerns. Here's how Goldman and other companies are responding

CNBC reached out to 50 companies about what are their trading policies for employees on prediction markets. A handful had an answer.

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Prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from roommate of defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing

Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Queen Camilla Tames a Wildlife Print With Neutral Eliot Zed Wedges at London Zoo

The royal brought Fiona Clare’s animal-themed rewear to ZSL’s bicentenary, pairing the print with low beige Becki courts.

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RUN DMC Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Raising Hell’

Forty years later, RUN DMC looks back on Raising Hell. In this exclusive anniversary reflection, RUN and DMC revisit the album’s legacy, its impact on hip-hop and culture, and what it means to them four decades later. DMC calls Raising Hell “the Sgt. Pepper’s of Hip-Hop,” while RUN reflects on realizing the album was changing music […]

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Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Shares Spectral New Song ‘Abbeycwmhir’

The quiet yet stunning track takes its name from a village located in Powys, Wales

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Rahm Emanuel on criticizing Netanyahu, calling for new approach to U.S.-Israel ties

Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu's government, called for a new approach to military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.

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Recording Academy Invites More Than 4,000 to Join its Ranks, its Largest Class of Invitees to Date

It's part of a concerted push to expand and diversify its membership.

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Red Flag Warning issued July 9 at 12:59PM PDT until July 12 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds, low humidity and critically dry fuels will allow any fires that develop to spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire Weather Zone 285, including Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 624, including the Fremont National Forest in the southeast portion of the zone. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While speeds decrease overnight along with improved overnight relative humidities, the overall fire weather threat remains critical through the weekend.

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Red Flag Warning issued July 9 at 9:53AM PDT until July 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 270, 278, 420 and 458. * WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Afternoon minimums 7 to 15 percent. * DURATION...3 to 8 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and dry fuels can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

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Redwood City summer camps aim to address the construction labor shortage

Two Redwood City summer camps are introducing young people to the trades as the Bay Area’s construction labor shortage persists, driven in part by high housing costs, poor retention and barriers for women and younger workers.

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Redwood City summer camps aim to address the construction labor shortage

Two Redwood City summer camps are introducing young people to the trades as the Bay Area’s construction labor shortage persists, driven in part by high housing costs, poor retention and barriers for women and younger workers.

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Redwood City to Vote on Rent Control in November

Citizen organizers with Faith in Action Bay Area gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot, as landlords and tenants clashed over the law’s restrictions.

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Register Now | Building a Career in Fashion, London

Join Vogue Business editors in London for an evening of conversation, advice, and networking to help secure a job in fashion.

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Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting threatens shipping and hopes of ending war

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not said it will allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Liz Landers reports.

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Richmond City Council endorses community plan for United Heckathorn site cleanup

The Richmond City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday backing a community-led plan for a complete cleanup of a contaminated site in the Port of Richmond. The United Heckathorn Superfund site is in Richmond’s Inner Harbor, comprising 5 acres of land and 15 acres of marine sediments in the Lauritzen and Parr canals. In 1994, […] The post Richmond City Council endorses community plan for United Heckathorn site cleanup appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Rock Greats Honor Bon Scott on Late AC/DC Singer’s 80th Birthday

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready remember “free spirit” frontman who died in 1980

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Ruf debuts new flat-eight engine at Goodwood

The 4.8 L eight-cylinder generates more than 1,000 hp and 1,000 Nm, Ruf says.

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SFO eyes launching a VIP terminal with private TSA screening for commercial fliers seeking luxury

San Francisco International Airport is seeking proposals for a new private luxury terminal that would allow commercial airline passengers to bypass traditional airport security lines and access their flights through a VIP-style experience - for a fee.

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STAT+: FDA finalists under review

Three top contenders to run the FDA are under review by the White House

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STAT+: The quest to save Grace — and clear the way for rare disease patients everywhere

How a father’s quest may shape the future of rare disease gene therapy.

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San Jose police release new video showing theft of Vietnamese memorial statue at community garden

San Jose police and city leaders are continuing their search for at least two suspects involved in the theft of part of a memorial at the Vietnamese Heritage Community Garden after a bronze statue was stolen and later recovered. Police said they recently recovered infrared surveillance footage showing the theft, which occurred early on the morning of June 21.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba Attend Fendi Couture Show in Rome

The two actresses discussed the Fendi Baguette campaign in which they appear and took in the artworks at the Rome museum where the show was held.

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Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell on Touring Together and Summer Nights Devoted to ‘Forgetting Madness and Being Part of Something Beautiful’

All mysteries aside, you could say that, this summer, together, Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell are building a sister-y road show. McLachlan is touring behind her 2025 “Better Broken” album, as a followup to her successful “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” 30th Anniversary Tour, with plenty of the commemorative aspects of that show staying intact alongside her […]

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Say hello to Claude Wrapped

The popularity of Spotify Wrapped has kicked off a wide range of year-in-review features, on apps from YouTube to Uber - and now, the lookback trend has come to AI. Anthropic on Thursday announced a "reflect" feature for its Claude chatbot, allowing users to see an analysis of their usage data over the past month, […] The popularity of Spotify Wrapped has kicked off a wide range of year-in-review features, on apps from YouTube to Uber - and now, the lookback trend has come to AI. Anthropic on Thursday announced a "reflect" feature for its Claude chatbot, allowing users to see an analysis of their usage data over the past month, three months, six months, or year. Anthropic bills the reflection dashboard as a way to "see your patterns and shape them," the company wrote in a blog post . It begins with a summary of an individual's key topics brought up with Claude, as well as types of

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Schlage’s Sense Pro unlocks the door so I don’t have to

The Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it's Schlage's smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB), it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don't need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it. I've tested several […] The Sense Pro is Schlage’s first Matter-over-Thread lock. It also supports hands-free unlocking via Apple Home Key, with Google and Samsung support coming soon through Aliro. The Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it's Schlage's smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB) , it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don't need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it. I've tested several hands-free unlocking systems that rely on geofencing and other radio technologies, and UWB is faster and more reliable. It's the

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Scott Foley Reacts After Prime Video Canceled ‘It’s Not Like That’ After One Season: ‘I Think I’m Just Disappointed’

“It’s Not Like That” star Scott Foley posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which he shared his thoughts after the drama series was canceled at Prime Video after one season. “Well, after six or so weeks in Prime Video’s top 10, and I think getting as high as like three or four, […]

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Secret Service urged Trump to depart Turkey on old Air Force One as a security precaution, sources say

The Secret Service urged President Donald Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted Qatari-gifted plane out of an abundance of caution

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See Louis Tomlinson Behind the Scenes of His Madison Square Garden Show: Exclusive Photos

The former One Direction star is in the second half of his U.S. tour.

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Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

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Shaquille O’Neal, TNT Sports Announce Premiere Date for ‘Dunkman,’ Professional Dunk League (EXCLUSIVE)

Shaquille O’Neal and TNT Sports have announced the premiere date for “Dunkman,” the first professional league tied to dunking, as well as the roster of contenders. The first night of live competition will take place on Tuesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The world championships will air Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. ET […]

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She was City Hall’s ‘event czar.’ Her absence may explain the July 4 chaos

Also in today’s Power Play: Congressional candidate Connie Chan notches a big endorsement.

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Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi Appointed President of Sharjah Museums Authority

In her post, she will oversee 16 museums across Sharjah.

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Shoe Factory Fire in China Kills At Least 28

The footwear factory is located in the city of Jinjiang, often referred to as the "shoe capital" of China.

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Shoe Firms Face Higher Costs as Shipping Rates Become Unstable

Joseph Firrincieli of freight forwarder OEC Group New York details issues impacting rates, why the costs are so high, and what it means for U.S. shoe importers.

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Shoppers Have Bad Reviews About Returns

Trustpilot analyzed a proprietary dataset of over 4.5 million reviews last February.

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Should drive-thrus be banned? Culver City is considering the question

The city council will consider a citywide ban on new drive-thrus following a proposal for a new In-N-Out location near Blanco Park in Culver City.

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Sisterhood and Secrets Come to Light in Trailer for Megan Park’s Prime Video Series ‘Sterling Point’

The show stars Ella Rubin, Amélie Hoeferle, Keen Ruffalo, Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie and Jay Duplass.

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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Slams White House Report As ‘Not a Fair Characterization’ of Museum’s Scholarship

Bunch wrote that the report was “not a fair characterization of the work and totality of the National Museum of American History.”

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Some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for weight loss drug discounts

The number of Americans taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss is on the rise. A new Gallup poll shows 11% of adults say they are currently using one, a dramatic increase from just two years ago when just 3% said they were using them. That number could climb even higher as Medicare has cleared the way for some patients to access the drugs. William Brangham discussed more with Juliette Cubanski.

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Sonoma County supervisors send park tax extension measure to November ballot

Sonoma County voters will decide in November whether to extend a sales tax that funds the county’s regional and city parks without raising taxes after the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to place the measure on the ballot. If approved by two-thirds of voters on Nov. 3, the measure would extend the county’s existing eighth-cent […] The post Sonoma County supervisors send park tax extension measure to November ballot appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Sonos Ace wireless headphones are steeply discounted

If you’re looking for a discount on a great pair of active noise-canceling headphones for your summer adventures (even if they’re indoors), you’re in luck. The Sonos Ace headphones in black are currently on sale for $279 (usually $399) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and directly from Sonos. Weirdly, the […] If you’re looking for a discount on a great pair of active noise-canceling headphones for your summer adventures (even if they’re indoors), you’re in luck. The Sonos Ace headphones in black are currently on sale for $279 (usually $399) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon , Best Buy , Walmart , and directly from Sonos . Weirdly, the white version is discounted at all. The Ace are as comfortable as they are attractive, with an expansive soundstage and balanced sound profile that’s less bass-forward than some competitors released around the

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Sony brings back the superzoom RX10 with a stacked sensor and a high price

Sony is bringing back the RX10 superzoom camera after a nearly nine-year gap between models. The newly announced RX10 V retains the same 24-600mm equivalent f/2.4-4 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 25x zoom lens of its last two predecessors, but it has lots of upgrades elsewhere. The new 20.1-megapixel 1-inch-type sensor is a stacked design, allowing up to […] The big boy is back. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Sony is bringing back the RX10 superzoom camera after a nearly nine-year gap between models. The newly announced RX10 V retains the same 24-600mm equivalent f/2.4-4 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 25x zoom lens of its last two predecessors, but it has lots of upgrades elsewhere. The new 20.1-megapixel 1-inch-type sensor is a stacked design, allowing up to 30fps continuous burst shooting without any blackout (up from the last-gen's 24fps). That's a nice improvement for a camera aimed at a

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Sony’s Indian Version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Adds Google Gemini as AI Guide (EXCLUSIVE)

Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India are teaming up to bring Google Gemini into the new season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati?” turning the AI chatbot into an interactive knowledge companion for the long-running quiz show. The collaboration integrates Gemini across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, weaving the AI tool into the “KBC” experience […]

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Spoon Brings Out Hamilton Leithauser to Cover a 1957 Rock Classic at SummerStage

The Austin indie outfit also offered a version of a late-career Bowie gem on a gorgeous summer night.

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Standout Shoe Looks From ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour: Zendaya’s Louboutins, Anne Hathaway’s Thigh-high boots and More

Christopher Nolan's film is slated to hit theaters July 17.

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Stone: Don’t experiment with our elections by adopting ranked choice voting

Election systems should be judged by one simple standard: Do they make it easier for voters to participate and have confidence that every vote counts equally? Ranked choice voting fails that test. Supporters describe ranked choice voting as a cure for many of our political problems. They argue it produces majority winners, encourages more civil... The post Stone: Don’t experiment with our elections by adopting ranked choice voting appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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Streaming Ratings: ‘Love Island USA’ Rises 40 Percent in Week Two

The Peacock series dominates the Nielsen charts for June 8-14.

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Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty, forecasters say. What it means for California

Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.

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Summit living isn’t a problem for this tiny mouse

A boost to heat production and drawing in more oxygen may help Andean leaf-eared mice thrive at altitude.

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Support goes a long way to boost birth control effectiveness

The HER Salt Lake Contraceptive Initiative’s approach, which centered the user and made refills easy, meant all types of methods worked well.

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Surgeons face higher infertility rates. UC may make it even harder to have babies

For women who train as surgeons, infertility is a known occupational risk. A fight over who pays for it is coming to a head at UC hospitals.

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Surprised doctors find 10-inch worm in man's groin during elective surgery

Oddly, it wasn't the first time this had happened to the man.

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Suspected Ebola patient put in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from U.S., lawyers say

Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say that authorities there also have used the facility to quarantine at least one suspected Ebola patient, deportees and lawyers representing them said Thursday.

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TF1 Says Its Netflix Deal Has Already Paid Off

The French broadcaster says it has hit record streaming numbers just three weeks into its carriage deal with Netflix, the first of its kind worldwide.

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TV Ratings: ABC Scores Fourth of July Upset With Daylong Programming Block

The network capped a daylong 'Disney Celebrates America' programming stunt with a primetime special from Nashville.

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Taco Bell is reportedly pulling produce from some stores. Here’s what to know.

An outbreak of a parasite-caused illness has sickened more than 1,000 people in Michigan.

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Teen on e-motorcycle tried to engage officers in a pursuit, police say. He ended up getting much more

An e-motorcycle rider in downtown Palm Springs apparently trying to engage officers in a chase paid the price for forgetting a key component of police pursuits: the eyes in the sky.

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Texas Lawmakers Continue Push to Ban TCH Products

The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state. Lawmakers made arguments against THC that harkened back to the days …

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The 30 Best Latin Songs of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: Staff Picks

From Ozuna's "Una Aventura" to Shakira and Burna Boy's “Dai Dai," see which song takes the No. 1 spot.

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The Best Cos New Arrivals to Shop for Summer 2026

Relaxed tailoring and easy sundresses are a few Cos new arrivals we’re eyeing for right now.

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The ChatGPT browser is already dead

OpenAI is already shutting down ChatGPT Atlas, its browser that could do tasks for you on your behalf, less than a year after launching it. Atlas was announced in October, but as part of its wave of news about ChatGPT Work today, the company confirmed that it will be "sunsetting" Atlas and is targeting an […] OpenAI is already shutting down ChatGPT Atlas, its browser that could do tasks for you on your behalf, less than a year after launching it. Atlas was announced in October , but as part of its wave of news about ChatGPT Work today , the company confirmed that it will be "sunsetting" Atlas and is targeting an August 9th date for deprecation. The shutdown follows OpenAI's push to reduce "side quests" and catch up with Anthropic on productivity features . As part of that push, in March, The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI planned to combine the ChatGPT app, Codex, and Atl

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The Coven Is Back! ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Set Photos Reveal Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts and More as Witches

Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of the “American Horror Story” coven, but the witches are officially back in the first set photos from the production of “AHS” Season 13. The images are the latest confirmation that the new episodes will continue the story of 2013’s “Coven,” which was the third […]

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The No. 4 draft pick offers the Giants hope. They won’t be so fortunate next year

No matter how many games Buster Posey’s team loses in 2026, the franchise won’t have the chance to secure a top-nine selection in 2027.

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The Pacha Group CEO on the Club’s New York Opening: ‘I Don’t Think I Could Have Had a Happier Moment’

After a saga at the club once located at Pacha New York site, The Pacha Group CEO Aloki Batra and his team are celebrating the launch and readying another new club opening at the site in November.

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The PocketMage resurrects the PDA with an e-paper screen

Personal digital assistants like the iconic Palm Pilot were one of many devices we thought went extinct with the arrival of the smartphone. But similar to Canon resurrecting a nearly decade-old digital camera to appeal to point-and-shoot fans, Talisman Design is crowdfunding a clamshell PDA called the PocketMage that combines a tactile keyboard with both […] Personal digital assistants like the iconic Palm Pilot were one of many devices we thought went extinct with the arrival of the smartphone. But similar to Canon resurrecting a nearly decade-old digital camera to appeal to point-and-shoot fans , Talisman Design is crowdfunding a clamshell PDA called the PocketMage that combines a tactile keyboard with both e-paper and OLED displays in a pocketable device. There are two different preorder options for the PocketMage on Crowd Supply, plus you get your choice of parchment (gray) or

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The Rebirth of High Frequency

An examination of how satellite vulnerabilities, modern wideband waveforms, and automatic link establishment are driving renewed military and government investment in HF communications. What Attendees will Learn Why HF (High Frequency) declined — and what has changed — How satellites overtook HF for global communications from the 1970s onward, and why growing awareness of satellite vulnerabilities to anti-satellite weapons, jamming, solar storms, and coverage gaps is reviving interest in skywave propagation as a resilient alternative. How the ionosphere enables and limits global HF communication — Understand the roles of the D, E, and F ionospheric layers in refracting and absorbing signals, the concepts of maximum usable frequency (MUF) and lowest usable frequency (LUF), and how sunspot number, solar flux index, and A/K geomagnetic indices are used to quantify and predict propagation co

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The Swooning First Years of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s Love Story

When Wilson posted a sweet birthday tribute to Hanks on Instagram, calling the newly minted 70-year-old “the love of my life,” it was clear that she meant it.

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The Walt Disney Company celebrates 125 Emmy Award nominations

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 125 Emmy nominations, including nods for "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Paradise" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour."

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The World Cup is bringing LA's Norwegians together. You can row with them too

Norway’s historic World Cup performance has brought together Southern California’s relatively small, but spirited Norwegian community

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The dot-com crash was a $5 trillion blip. Why the next financial crisis could hit 4 times harder.

The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.

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The floatable, powerful Soundcore Boom 2 speaker is over half off

Bluetooth speakers with big sound and great features are hard to find for under $100, with most offerings being some variation of the same basic (and often small) design. Thankfully, through July 10th Woot has the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 on sale for $69.99, which is $20 cheaper than the discounted price at other retailers […] Anker’s Soundcore Boom 2 is fully waterproof. Bluetooth speakers with big sound and great features are hard to find for under $100, with most offerings being some variation of the same basic (and often small) design. Thankfully, through July 10th Woot has the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 on sale for $69.99, which is $20 cheaper than the discounted price at other retailers like Amazon , and about half its original $129.99 price. The waterproof Bluetooth speaker can run for up to 24 hours on a single charge, with big, bass-forward sound that’s great for a day by the wa

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The newest entrant in the military’s launch competition isn't actually a launch company

"I think it's fair to say that Phase 3 did not contemplate this."

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The titanically misguided live-action remake of 'Moana' is missing the heart in its ocean

Never enchanting or magical, this wan redo from 'Hamilton' director Thomas Kail of the beloved 2016 Disney animated movie is totally lost at sea.

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The wildest new home listing in SF? An $8M cliffside complex where Frida Kahlo once lived

Famous former residents are only part of the story behind this irreplaceable apartment building on Telegraph Hill.

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The world is on fire. Aida Rodriguez still wants you to laugh.

On July 17, Rodriguez will host "The Remix," her homegrown stand-up comedy show, at the Ford, alongside Frankie Quiñones. The event will feature a celebrity mic with guests Justina Machado, Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes, Marlyn Ortiz, Sarah Jones and Macy Gray.

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These 10 states are best positioned to land AI data center deals despite rising public opposition

These ten U.S. states have the best infrastructure to win future AI data center deals despite rising public opposition.

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California

These wolves returned to California, but their eating habits have sparked alarm

A study on gray wolves' dietary preferences shows that the population regrowth is connected to the fact that wolves are feasting on cattle, while natural prey resources remain comparatively scarce. Researchers found cattle in 72% of scat samples collected.

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This Rapper Bought Jelly Roll a Truck When He Was Struggling Financially: ‘That’s My Dog’

The country star has come a long way since then.

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This is why paper checks refuse to die

While some retailers still accept checks, an attempt to pay with anything other than cash or card is likely to result in a blank stare from a Gen Z cashier.

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Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Call Me by Your Name Hair’ Is Back in Time for Summer

It was a summer of yearning and ’80s hair for Elio Perlman in the Luca Guadagnino coming-of-ager—now Timothée Chalamet is reprising that youthful cut.

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Tiny Bay Area Tiki bar lets you take your drink into an 84-year-old movie palace

Even the menu is written in the style of a screenplay.

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Too Old for Silicon Valley? Think Again. AI Is Changing the Math

Now that AI can do a lot of the work of junior programmers, Silicon Valley employers want engineers who can confidently direct it. For one experienced engineer, that shift was an opening.

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Trump can halt trade with Spain using law behind scrapped tariffs: Greer

Trump asserted that IEEPA authorized him to slap tariffs on nearly every country, but the Supreme Court struck down those import duties.

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Trump claims to be 'number one' on TikTok. What does that mean?

Trump is the most followed world leader on the app, with nearly 17 million followers.

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Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet

President Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in

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Trump loses appeals court bid to delay paying E. Jean Carroll $5M in damages

Trump was held civilly liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department store.

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Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in the nation's capital is getting another review

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline is getting another review from the federal agency whose approval he needs to build it

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Two New Jersey Men Sentenced for Fentanyl Analogue Distribution in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Two New Jersey men were sentenced this week for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that imported fentanyl analogues from China and distributed them in pill form throughout Northern New Jersey.

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Two World Trade Center, last office tower in complex, breaks ground 25 years after 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York City

Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City.

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U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History

Fox’s coverage of Monday night’s World Cup match between the United States’ Men’s National Soccer Team and Belgium on Monday, July 6, scored record ratings, averaging 33,086,000 viewers — making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. That’s NFL-level numbers for the Belgium-USMNT faceoff. In fact, this made it the most-watched telecast on any […]

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U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war

Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around.

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U.S. home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers' affordability challenges.

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U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

A person familiar with the injury tells The Associated Press that U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.

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Technology

U.S., Iran trade fresh strikes as Trump says he's 'not sure' he wants deal

Centcom said it launched dozens of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and small boats; Trump said the U.S. might take more military action "tonight."

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UC weighs return of SAT amid early signs of changing views and faculty pressure

Six years after dropping the SAT and ACT, the University of California is weighing a return to standardized testing following intense pressure from faculty who say incoming students lack basic math and reasoning skills.

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UK Water Regulator Finds Severn Trent Breached Wastewater Duties

UK water regulator Ofwat found that Severn Trent Plc had “serious failings” in how it deals with wastewater and sewage as part of a broad investigation into practices of utilities in the sector. Ofwat didn’t impose a fine on Severn …

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UPS Never Required Detailed Inspection of Part That Failed in Louisville Crash

UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended it years earlier, according to new documents posted Wednesday by …

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Bay Area

US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.

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Ukraine’s drone playbook is wreaking havoc in Russia — and upending where NATO wants to invest

Ukraine’s deep drone strikes on Russian refineries are reshaping the war and pushing NATO toward a $40 billion counter-drone plan.

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VIDEO: What is geodesy?

VIDEO: What is geodesy? A geodesist on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., looking through a surveying device. (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image July 9, 2026 Ocean & Coasts geodesy National Geodetic Survey 0 Off

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Veteran journalist Katie Couric reveals transient global amnesia diagnosis: What to know

Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare

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Video shown in court shows Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it'

The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.

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Viewpoint: Insurance, Cybersecurity Are Twin Pillars of Resilience for iGaming Industry

Executive summary: Once seen as niche, the iGaming, or the online gambling and sports betting industry, has come of age — now a regulated global market, expanding rapidly and attracting mainstream attention. In this article, Elizabeth Grima of the specialty …

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WATCH LIVE: National Capital Planning Commission considers Trump's triumphal arch plan

President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval he needs, but the agency's staff says the project should be revised before it gets the go-ahead.

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Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.

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Warner Bros. Ranch selected for TV broadcast base during LA 2028 Olympics

The Warner Bros.

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Watch, warning or advisory? Making sense of SoCal heat wave terms

What do forecasters’ extreme heat alerts actually mean? LAist explains.

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Waymo is starting robotaxi service in San Diego

The autonomous ride hailing company Waymo is expanding its services to four new cities including San Diego.

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What You Need to Know if You’re Planning an Outdoor Adventure This Summer

Everything you need to bring, plus the little luxuries — so you’ll never forget something at home again.

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What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control

After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come.

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What happens on ‘MAHA Monday’?

STAT's Alex Hogan and Chelsea Cirruzzo stopped by "MAHA Monday" at the Great American State Fair. Watch their report in this week's STATus Report.

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What political satire can reveal about the strength of a democracy

Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness." She sat down with The Onion Network's Joshua Johnson and scholar Sophia McClennen to discuss why the freedom to laugh at those in power can reveal a lot about the strength of a democracy.

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What's next for immigrants with TPS after Supreme Court ruling?

The legal status of nearly 1.3 million immigrants facing war or environmental disasters in their home countries is up in the air following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. In a 6-3 decision, the high court ruled last month that the Homeland Security secretary's decision to grant, extend or terminate a country's TPS designation, which lets people from eligible countries legally live and work in the U.S. for periods...

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Where to Watch ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Episodes, Live Feeds and After Show Online

'BB28' premiere week kicks off on Thursday, July 9.

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Who Is Count Binface? How the Masked Comedian Might Be Nigel Farage’s Only Challenger in the Clacton By-Election — and Could Actually Win

There’s an uncharitable saying that politics is show business for ugly people. No doubt Count Binface, the rising star of British statecraft, might have some strong words about that. The wannabe-politician, who last month stood in a by-election against Andy Burnham (widely considered the U.K.’s Prime Minister-in-waiting) is set to run against right-wing MP Nigel […]

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Who’s going to run the FDA?

RFK Jr.'s list of Covid vaccine injuries, a father's quest to cure his daughter, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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Why Everyone’s Turning to Minoxidil for Hair Growth

The sole FDA-approved over-the-counter ingredient for hair growth, minoxidil stands out for its time-tested, science-backed ability to help stymie hair loss and support hair growth.

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Why Specialized Mariners Are Required on Every Ship Sailing Into San Francisco Bay

San Francisco Bay is notorious in the shipping world for its tricky waters. That’s why bar pilots — specially trained mariners — board every ship entering or exiting the bay and guide it to safety.

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Why Upper Deck is Reminiscing About a Viral Michael Jordan Marketing Stunt From 1992

The sports and entertainment collectors brand has inked a new deal with the NBA legend, and is hearkening back to the campaign that launched it all.

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Why a hidden divergence between the VIX and Nasdaq volatility has the smart money on edge

Traders are completely enthralled by the bull market — but surging Nasdaq volatility suggests it is time to hedge.

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Why the world’s best-performing stock market this year fell into bear territory

The Kospi fell more than 5% on Wednesday, which brought it 20% below its June 19 record high, according to LSEG data.

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Workers at Kentucky Candle Plant Not Limited to Comp Claims, Appellate Court Finds

Employees who were killed and injured when a powerful tornado struck a Kentucky candle factory in 2021 are not necessarily limited to the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy, a Kentucky appeals court said in a decision that could have far-reaching impact …

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World Cup drives Google Search to record queries per second

The milestone comes amid Lionel Messi and Argentina's popularity.

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YouTube Stars the Stokes Twins Sign Netflix Deal (Exclusive)

An archive of the brothers' content will debut on the streamer July 18, and they're also developing a long-form series.

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Yungblud ‘Reluctantly’ Cancels Cowboys Music Festival Performance: ‘Working on Myself’

"To all my family in Canada I apologize for not being there with you all this weekend," the singer says after sharing vulnerable post earlier in week

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Zuhair Murad Fall 2026 Couture: Heroine Chic

He spoke of ice castles and magic, but presented a collection that seemed to reflect his own resilience in these uncertain times.

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‘Freddy the 13th’ Animated Horror-Comedy From Dan Trachtenberg Sets 2028 Release

Paramount's untitled feature adapts Yehudi Mercado's comic about a mishap during a family vacation.

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‘Free Willy’ Reimagining Set at Warner Bros., Russo Bros’ AGBO (Exclusive)

Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett will write the new take on the 1993 adventure movie.

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‘I Don’t Think He Would Have Changed:’ Bon Scott’s Brother Talks Late AC/DC Legend on His 80th Birthday

"Overnight success always takes a lot of years. It was good to see him get the results he finally wanted," says Derek Scott.

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‘I’ve no idea how they got her number’: My student-loan servicer called a friend after I missed a payment. Is that legal?

“She said it’s the second message they have left.”

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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Review: Netflix’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Reboot Sparkles With Appealingly Wholesome Sincerity

Ma, Pa, Laura and Mary return to TV in Rebecca Sonnenshine's new take on the material, which brings the Ingalls family from the Big Woods of Wisconsin to Independence, Kansas.

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‘Living wage’ group claims enough signatures to bring initiative to Alameda County voters

A group advocating for a $30-an-hour minimum wage announced Wednesday that it had collected enough signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot in Alameda County. The Alameda County Living Wage for All coalition said it turned in 106% of the signatures needed to get the pay hike proposal in front of voters. “This […] The post ‘Living wage’ group claims enough signatures to bring initiative to Alameda County voters appeared first on Local News Matters .

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‘Love Island USA’ Host Ariana Madix Reacts to First Emmy Nomination: “I’m So Over the Moon”

Madix was nominated for best host for a reality or reality competition program.

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‘Mu-ki-ra,’ From Colombian Creative Powerhouse Estefanía Piñeres Duque and ‘Decorado’ Producer Chelo Loureiro, Brought to Market by Latido Films (EXCLUSIVE)

“Mu-Ki-Ra,” from Colombian creative powerhouse Estefania Pineres Duque and Spain’s Ábano Producions, producer of Annecy winner “Decorado,” will be brought to market by Latido Films at Locarno. An animated musical adventure about diversity, empathy and the power to turn fear into friendship, “Mu-Ki-ra” was selected for Cannes’ 2024 Annecy Animation Showcase, one of the most […]

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‘Naruto’ Movie Launches Global Casting Search to Find Actors to Play Live-Action Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura

The live-action “Naruto” movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will fill the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting for supporting roles will follow. Destin Daniel Cretton, the filmmaker behind Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” […]

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‘Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’ Hits 5.4 Million Viewers on ABC, Most-Watched Fourth of July Program This Year

“Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a three-hour Fourth of July special hosted by Ryan Seacrest, hit an average of 5.4 million viewers on Saturday, becoming the most-watched primetime program of the holiday and achieving a 0.83 rating among adults age 18-49. The This is the first time any network has beat NBC’s primetime programming on Independence Day […]

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‘Pump the brakes’: Fremont residents ask City Council to pause charter city initiative

Fremont residents packed City Hall on Tuesday for the second and final public hearing to discuss whether the city should remain a general law city beholden to state laws or transition to a charter city with its own local constitution. “At its heart, this initiative is asking one question,” said Mayor Raj Salwan. “Who should […] The post ‘Pump the brakes’: Fremont residents ask City Council to pause charter city initiative appeared first on Local News Matters .

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‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Hits Milestone 20th Season: When and Where to Watch Online

The supersized July 9 premiere marks original castmember Vicki Gunvalson's full-time 'RHOC' return.

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‘Section 415’ podcast: Buster Posey’s most important month with the Giants

The president of baseball operations has opportunities to improve the franchise through the MLB draft and ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

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‘Small Talk,’ a Nuanced Take on Switzerland’s Last Finishing School, Boarded by Urban Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Locarno-bound title “Small Talk,” a doc-fiction portrait of the power dynamics at play among the daughters of the world’s social elite, has been picked up for international sales by the Frédéric Corvez led Urban Sales.  The Paris-based sales agency will bring “Small Talk” to market at Switzerland’s Locarno Festival where it was announced Thursday as […]

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‘This is just Rosebud’: A displaced Altadena school holds biggest fundraiser yet to rebuild

Pasadena Rosebud Academy is seeking a permanent home after the Eaton Fire destroyed its campus.

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