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2026-08-04

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

California

$207 billion saved for California from 82 lawsuits against Trump administration, Bonta says

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta credited his lawsuits against the Trump administration for protecting more than $200 billion in funding, defending core civil rights and removing military forces from Los Angeles streets.

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Bay Area

'Betrayal: Dirty Secrets': How a police officer's double life would 'destroy his family'

"It was like a bomb had just detonated in front of me." A police officer's shocking double life is revealed in "Betrayal: Dirty Secrets," streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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Technology

'Shocking': 61-year-old Calif. radio station KCAL-FM lays off entire on-air staff

The outpouring of support has been immense.

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California

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' crosses $1 billion at the global box office in just six days

In just six days, Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has now crossed $1 billion in global box office revenue.

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Bay Area

'The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project:' Get to know the ladies who know all the Kardashian secrets

Khloé Kardashian introduces the world to her inner circle in "The Girls: A Khloe Kardashian Project." Meet the ladies who know all the Kardashian secrets, and maybe have a few of their own! The new series premieres Aug. 21 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+

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California

'Your Friends & Neighbors' is unafraid to tackle the indignities of middle age

Star Amanda Peet and creator Jonathan Tropper break down the Apple TV series' matter-of-fact treatment of aging, from perimenopause to back pain.

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California

10-year-old boy doesn't remember dramatic rescue by lifeguard from pounding California surf

The 10-year-old boy rescued by a teen lifeguard from rough waves off the California coast says he doesn't remember anything after a giant wave swept him off his feet in shallow water

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Technology

16 Retro Sneakers to Shop—From Old-School Classics to Modern Designer Pairs

From Dries Van Noten to Adidas, these are the best retro sneakers to invest in.

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Bay Area

2 California natives killed in mass shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, families say

A 23-year-old Stockton native In-N-Out employee who was sent to Twin Falls, Idaho, to train workers was killed in the mass shooting, along with a man from Southern California and one other person.

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Technology

2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X proves code is as important as hardware

Chevy's 721-hp hybrid ups the ante with few compromises, but at a steep cost.

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California

23-year-old Stockton woman identified among victims in Idaho In-N-Out shooting

A 23-YEAR-OLD STOCKTON WOMAN has been identified by loved ones as among the three people killed during a weekend shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Authorities had not publicly released the names of those killed in the shooting as of Monday afternoon, saying officials were still working to notify their families. But […] The post 23-year-old Stockton woman identified among victims in Idaho In-N-Out shooting appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Technology

3 FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administration

The agents were terminated as part of a broader personnel purge by FBI Director Kash Patel that has targeted employees who investigated Trump or are perceived as being against the administration's interest.

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News

4 questions about the high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary

What matters to Michigan voters right now? Here's what we found.

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Culture

50 Cent Reveals How Much He Made to Play Kanan Stark on ‘Power’: ‘I Took a Pay Cut to Be There’

Fif was the show's executive producer while also serving as the series' public face.

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Technology

7 Newport Airbnbs for a Last-Minute East Coast Summer Getaway

Seafood, history, and the occasional celeb sighting awaits—book a Newport Airbnb and let your Rhode Island holiday officially kick off.

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Culture

9 Runway-Inspired Denim Looks to Try This Fall

Looking to runway denim for outfit inspiration? Vogue showcases how to wear nine key looks from the fall-winter collections now.

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Culture

A Colossal Ancient Marble Statue Emerges at a UNESCO Site in Turkey

The artwork may provide new insight into cultural exchange between the Greek, Lydian, and Persian worlds.

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Technology

A New ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Book Features 500 Pieces of Concept Art and Delves Into Film’s Biggest References: Korean Mythology, Shamanism, Manhwa and More

From Huntr/x’s high-gloss stage costumes to the Saja Boys’ demonic transformations, nearly every frame of “KPop Demon Hunters” is packed with details worth pausing over. Now, fans can get a closer look at how the Netflix phenomenon’s candy-colored world came together in “The Art of KPop Demon Hunters: Platinum Edition,” a new deluxe hardcover arriving […]

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Bay Area

A familiar "X-Files" mystery gets a dark makeover as the original creator returns

Mulder and Scully are back as Chris Carter unveils a darker cut of the 2008 "X-Files" film with restored scenes and new surprises.

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Bay Area

A piece of a SpaceX rocket is about to hit the moon

A discarded Falcon 9 rocket will collide with the moon at 5,400 miles per hour.

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California

A slate of LA City Council plans could bring more environmental justice power to Boyle Heights

L.A. City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced seven motions Tuesday, all geared at providing immediate and long-term relief.

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Technology

AI Is Being Used to Boost Medicaid Enrollment, but Not Without Concerns

Ahead of Medicaid work requirements, a health plan in California hopes to stanch the number of people losing coverage by using an AI program to schedule appointments and remind enrollees to fill out paperwork. The plan says it can do the work of 40 employees at a fraction of the cost.

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Technology

AI is helping Grab ship products more than 30% faster, CFO says, as company raises forecasts

Grab reported second-quarter results on Tuesday and raised its full-year outlook.

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Technology

AMD’s data center business is booming while gaming takes a backseat

Driven by demand for AI capacity, AMD's data center revenue more than doubled year-over-year in its latest earnings report, reaching $6.7 billion. That's up from $5.8 billion in Q1, and jumping 107 percent from the $3.2 billion it reported for the same period a year ago. During Tuesday's earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su said […] Driven by demand for AI capacity, AMD's data center revenue more than doubled year-over-year in its latest earnings report , reaching $6.7 billion. That's up from $5.8 billion in Q1 , and jumping 107 percent from the $3.2 billion it reported for the same period a year ago. During Tuesday's earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su said the company expects "data center segment revenue to more than double year-over-year in 2027," as well. At the same time, AMD's gaming revenue fell 31 percent compared to last year, to $779 million, as price hikes and component shortages s

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Technology

AMD's revenue climbs 50% and data center sales doubled, but the stock is down

AMD's Data Center unit is driving the company's growth, up 107% over last year.

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Bay Area

After 117 dead dogs found, NorCal rescue owner speaks out

Investigators have exhumed 117 dead dogs at Shannon Miranda's rescue property.

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Culture

After Nearly Five-Decade Career, Lucero Reinvents Herself Within Mexican Music: ‘I Wanted to Innovate and Dare to Do Something Different’

The pop star has begun to unveil tracks from her upcoming album, Fuertes Declaraciones .

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Technology

Aiayu Copenhagen Spring 2027

Aiayu Copenhagen Spring 2027

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Bay Area

Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke drifts into Bay Area

The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to drift into the region.

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Bay Area

Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke drifts into Bay Area

The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to drift into the region.

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Bay Area

Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke drifts into Bay Area

The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to drift into the region.

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Technology

Alana Hadid Shows Her Love for Copenhagen Through New Arkk Sneaker Collab

Only 120 pairs were made, each with Hadid’s signature on the insole.

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Culture

Alo International CEO Benedetta Petruzzo on the Brand’s Big Euro Summer

Alo has invested heavily in major European activations this summer, from its mega-yacht to resorts in Bodrum and Saint-Tropez. Petruzzo unpacks the strategy and how she measures ROI.

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California

Alum Rock school board considers contract with anti-abortion healthcare provider

PARENTS IN AN EAST SAN JOSE SCHOOL DISTRICT are speaking out about plans to hire a controversial healthcare provider to teach students relationship skills. At a special meeting Tuesday, the Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees is set to vote on a two-year contract with RealOptions Obria to help give sixth grade students […] The post Alum Rock school board considers contract with anti-abortion healthcare provider appeared first on Local News Matters .

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News

Annie Jacobsen and Geoff Bennett discuss 'Biological War' on 'Settle In'

What would happen if the next major national security threat wasn't a missile or a bomb but a deliberately engineered pathogen? That's the premise of "Biological War: A Scenario," the new book by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen. Geoff Bennett discussed America's preparedness for biological threats with Jacobsen on our PBS News podcast, "Settle In."

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California

Anti-ICE protester accused of pouring lighter fluid on CHP car is sentenced to prison

A man from the Lincoln Heights area of Los Angeles was sentenced today to 37 months in federal prison.

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Technology

Anya Taylor-Joy Explains Why Method Actors Are Almost Always Men

The 'Furiosa' star has a theory as to why it's always the guys who go full Method.

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Technology

Apple briefly yanked Telegram from the App Store over CSAM violations

Telegram is back on the App Store after Apple briefly removed it on Monday night over concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In a statement to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple says a review found that Telegram "violates our strict guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material," adding that it restored the app "after the developer […] Telegram is back on the App Store after Apple briefly removed it on Monday night over concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In a statement to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman , Apple says a review found that Telegram "violates our strict guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material," adding that it restored the app "after the developer promptly removed the content and banned the user who posted it." Telegram responded to Apple's statement in a post on X , saying: "I'm sure this stance will be applied equally to all other apps

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Culture

Ariana Grande Addresses Post-Tour Break Onstage: ‘Nothing Has Been Ruined’

The pop star told Chicago fans her decision to step back was "quietly made a long time ago" and not a reaction to public scrutiny.

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Technology

Ariana Grande Clarifies Upcoming Break and Says It Was Planned in Advance: ‘Boundaries, They Need to Be Set’

Ariana Grande has spoken out about her upcoming break from her professional career after a representative said that she will step out of the public eye following the conclusion of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in early September. During her first of three performances at Chicago’s United Center on Monday night, Grande paused at the front […]

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Technology

Ariana Grande Pauses Show to Address Break From Public Eye: ‘I Wanted to Speak to My Fans Directly’

A rep previously said that the singer will be taking a “step back” following her tour

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Technology

Ariana Grande Wants to “Clear the Air” About Upcoming Break From Public Eye: “Not a Reactive or Impulsive Thing”

It was revealed on Sunday that the singer-actress "will be taking a step back from visibility" after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.

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Bay Area

Ariana Grande speaks out on stepping back from public eye after tour ends

Ariana Grande is speaking out following "public scrutiny" about her appearance and her announcement to step back from the public eye after her current tour wraps up.

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California

Ariana Grande stops concert to give 4-minute speech on public hiatus: 'Boundaries need to be set'

Standing before 20,000 fans, Ariana Grande broke her silence on stepping away from the public eye amid online scrutiny and dropping out of her West End show.

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Technology

Ariana Grande’s Decision to Withdraw From ‘Sunday in the Park’ Came as Surprise to Key Production Members

People involved with the London musical were given just hours to prepare their own statement following Grande's announcement, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Culture

Ariana Grande’s Mom Posted the Sweetest Chin-Up Message For Her ‘Magnificent’ Daughter After Singer Reveals Post-Tour ‘Step Back’ Plan

Joan Grande is blown away by Ariana's "Petal" music video.

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News

Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires

Authorities say they’ve arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of intentionally starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington

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Culture

Art Week NYC Names 76 Participating Galleries for Inaugural Event in November

Among those participating are blue-chip enterprises like Hauser & Wirth, Gagosian, David Zwirner, Pace Gallery, White Cube, Perrotin, Lisson, and Paula Cooper.

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California

As one family struggles to open a Chinatown grocery, neighborhood food scarcity persists

Chinatown has lacked a full-service grocery store since Ai Hoa closed in 2019. The local family behind Gu Grocery is on a mission to improve food access.

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Bay Area

As the Giants’ big-league team gets worse, the farm system gets better

Buster Posey made five trades and acquired eight players ahead of Monday’s deadline. It was a win for the organization.

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California

At Hard Summer, Latino DJs and ravers push festival culture forward

Backstage at rave music festival Hard Summer, Tokischa, Six Sex, Bolo and L.A. DJs and attendees say that this year, Latinos dominated the weekend.

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Technology

Atarashii Gakko! on Their New Album ‘From Tokyo With Love’ and Their Global Evolution

The Japanese quartet also dig into how they’ve grown over the last 11 years: “We're always there to help each other out.”

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Technology

Audrey Nuna Signs to Republic Records (EXCLUSIVE)

Audrey Nuna has signed to Republic Records in advance of her new single “superHuman,” Variety can exclusively reveal. The singer, who recently broke out as the voice of Mira in “KPop Demon Hunters,” worked with Grammy-winning producer Cirkut on “superHuman,” which releases at midnight ET this Friday. It marks her first release as part of […]

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News

Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires

Authorities say they’ve arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington

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Technology

BMW’s in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior

When a premium car brand like BMW says it has a "special surprise" in store for drivers, I'd expect something more luxurious than having a movie commercial beamed onto the dashboard. That's exactly what's happening to many BMW owners, however, who are being shown banner ads for Spider-man: Brand New Day on their Control Display […] With great power comes great responsibility… to not justify ads in the name of movie promotions. | Image: BMW / Sony Pictures When a premium car brand like BMW says it has a "special surprise" in store for drivers, I'd expect something more luxurious than having a movie commercial beamed onto the dashboard. That's exactly what's happening to many BMW owners, however, who are being shown banner ads for Spider-man: Brand New Day on their Control Display upon starting the vehicle. In a statement to The Autopian , BMW confirmed that the ads are definitely re

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Culture

BTS Grammy Decision Sparks Debate About New Asian Pop Category, But Who Wins & Who Loses?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith also discuss Madonna & Kylie remix, Ariana Grande's decision to step back after tour.

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Technology

Back in the Room Where It Happens: Why ‘Hamilton’ Is Sparking Even More Joy for Leslie Odom Jr. This Time Around

Broadway's original Aaron Burr is thrilling the West End with his return to Lin-Manuel Miranda's zeitgeist-capturing show. Here, Odom Jr. reveals exactly why he chose to come back — and how his years away from 'Hamilton' changed everything: "I'm having the time of my life."

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Technology

Bangladesh, South Korea Sign Preliminary Trade Deal

The comprehensive economic agreement, which will give most goods moving between the two countries preferential duties, aims to boost bilateral trade.

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California

Berkeley Public Health begins back-to-school vaccine clinics Tuesday

Berkeley Public Health is launching a series of back-to-school vaccination clinics on Tuesday to help families prepare for the new school year. The vaccination clinics will be held 9 a.m. at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth St. in Berkeley, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with more scheduled for Aug. 11 to 13. […] The post Berkeley Public Health begins back-to-school vaccine clinics Tuesday appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Technology

Bessent says U.S. backed Japan’s yen intervention to help stabilize Asia

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. bought yen alongside Japan to curb currency volatility and reduce risks to Asian markets.

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Technology

Bessent says there may be deal Tuesday or Wednesday to open Strait of Hormuz with 'freedom of movement'

"We are in talks with the Iranians," the Treasury secretary told CNBC's "Squawk Box."

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Technology

Bill Hader, James Wan, Devon Pritchard, Nick Kroll and Keith Le Goy Join Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit Programming

Variety has announced Emmy-winning producer and actor Bill Hader; producer-director James Wan; producer-actor Nick Kroll; Nintendo of America president and COO Devon Pritchard, and Sony Pictures Television chairman Keith Le Goy as headlining speakers for its annual Entertainment and Technology Summit, presented by EY, held in Los Angeles on Sept. 17. Hader will speak about […]

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Culture

Billie Eilish Got a Major Mid-Century Makeover for ‘The Bell Jar’

On the Toronto set of Sarah Polley’s forthcoming adaptation of “The Bell Jar,” Eilish has gone full 1950s glam.

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News

Blog: What RCSD can learn from the TIDE Academy Saga

Plenty has been written about Sequoia Union High School District and its TIDE Academy. But there is still more to that Saga.

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Technology

Boots, Marks & Spencer Set Ambitious Plans in a Ferocious U.K. Beauty Market

“The gloves are off,” said Michelle Feeney, the longtime beauty executive and founder of Floral Street fragrances, of retailers’ rush to build market share in a competitive landscape.

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Culture

Boston Loves ‘Boston’: Stella Lefty’s Breakthrough Hit Is ‘Country for the Northeast’

Two Boston radio programmers represent. Says one, “There’s no music as sweet as the sound of your own name.”

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Technology

Brandon Flowers Says He’s Considered Quitting Music: ‘How Much Longer do I Want to do This?’

“I think of Mick Jagger and ask myself: What keeps him getting up on that stage?”

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Technology

Bring It On: AI Strategy Sways Underwriter Choices of Employers

Property/casualty insurance underwriters are worried about AI tools taking over their jobs. Now, according to a recent survey, nearly three-quarters say they’re opting for companies with clear AI strategies as employers. The result shows up in the report “The Future …

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Technology

Britain Says it Is Open to AI Regulation if Voluntary Safeguards Fall Short

Britain would consider regulating advanced AI models if its current voluntary system for testing them before deployment no longer proved sufficient to protect the public, AI Minister Kanishka Narayan told Reuters. Britain has favored a light-touch approach to AI regulation, …

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Technology

Broadway Box Office: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball,’ ‘Ragtime’ See Highest Grossing Weeks

The two musical revivals are approaching the ends of their runs, with 'Ragtime' ending Aug. 16 and 'Cats' Aug. 8.

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Technology

Brooks Just Updated One of Its Perennial Daily Running Shoes With Cutting-edge New Tech

The Brooks Ghost Amp is available now in 12 men's and women's colorways.

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Technology

Bruce Springsteen Praises Health Care Workers After Revealing Wife Patti Scialfa Is in Remission After Blood Cancer Diagnosis

"Hope has a face. It’s our physician who refuses to stop searching and caring," he said in a pre-tape played at the 47th annual Pan-Mass Challenge fundraiser.

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California

Busk It! live music series brings artists to storefronts in SF’s Tenderloin

As city workers and families came in for a slice at Outta Sight Pizza in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood on Monday, Tori Roze & The Hot Mess, a funk neo-jazz soul group, began to play a two-hour set of originals and covers on the sidewalk just to the left of the entrance. Their performance is […] The post Busk It! live music series brings artists to storefronts in SF’s Tenderloin appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Culture

By Malene Birger Copenhagen Spring 2027

By Malene Birger Copenhagen Spring 2027

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California

CA is dismantling its healthcare system

California built its health coverage system over decades, expanding Medi-Cal and helping millions of residents get insured. Now that progress is reversing. Facing state budget shortfalls and new federal restrictions, California is dismantling the very system that at one point almost covered everyone.  In a new documentary, CalMatters goes inside one clinic in Los Angeles […]

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Technology

CAA Beats Terrence Howard Lawsuit Over ‘Empire’ Salary

Howard had claimed his interests in negotiations took a backseat to those of his agents, who packaged the deal with Fox, and the show’s producers, which CAA also represented.

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Bay Area

California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, opposes the billionaire tax on voters’ ballots this November. So does Xavier Becerra, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate widely favored to succeed him. That didn’t stop the state Democratic Party from narrowly endorsing it. Proposition 40 would generate […]

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California

California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, opposes the billionaire tax on voters’ ballots this November. So does Xavier Becerra, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate widely favored to succeed him. That didn’t stop the state Democratic Party from narrowly endorsing it. Proposition 40 would generate […]

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California

California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, opposes the billionaire tax on voters’ ballots this November. So does Xavier Becerra, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate widely favored to succeed him. That didn’t stop the state Democratic Party from narrowly endorsing it. Proposition 40 would generate […]

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Bay Area

California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, opposes the billionaire tax on voters’ ballots this November. So does Xavier Becerra, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate widely favored to succeed him. That didn’t stop the state Democratic Party from narrowly endorsing it.

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California

California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax

California Democrats said opposing the popular billionaire tax could worsen the party's already weak credibility

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California

California Fails to Fix Warning System for Teacher Misconduct

A proposal collapsed following opposition from unions and the state teacher licensing agency.

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California

California High Court Rules for Gilead, Says Drugmakers Don’t Have ‘Duty to Innovate’

California’s highest court ruled on Monday that manufacturers of drugs that are considered safe do not owe a duty to patients to try developing drugs that could be even safer, ruling in favor of Gilead Sciences in the closely watched …

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California

California In-N-Out worker, 23, and an L.A. County native were killed in Idaho shooting

The victim was an In-N-Out employee and was identified by family as 23-year-old Ashley Garibay of Stockton.

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California

California begins enforcing new transparency rules for AI-generated online content

A landmark state law requiring notification about content created by generative artificial intelligence went into effect over the weekend, creating a new regulatory framework in California that will soon also apply to social media content and recording devices. The state’s Sunday implementation date was timed to coincide with regulators in the European Union, in what […] The post California begins enforcing new transparency rules for AI-generated online content appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

California estuvo a punto de lograr el acceso universal a la salud. Ahora, millones de personas están perdiendo su cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Hace dos años, California alcanzó un hito que llevaba décadas gestándose: casi todos los habitantes del estado cumplían los requisitos para obtener un seguro médico, independientemente de su estatus migratorio e ingresos, lo […]

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California

California estuvo a punto de lograr el acceso universal a la salud. Ahora, millones de personas están perdiendo su cobertura

La tasa de personas sin seguro médico en California podría casi duplicarse para 2030, y las pérdidas más pronunciadas afectarían a los residentes negros, asiáticos y latinos del sur de California.

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California

California estuvo a punto de lograr el acceso universal a la salud. Ahora, millones de personas están perdiendo su cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Hace dos años, California alcanzó un hito que llevaba décadas gestándose: casi todos los habitantes del estado cumplían los requisitos para obtener un seguro médico, independientemente de su estatus migratorio e ingresos, lo […]

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Bay Area

California estuvo a punto de lograr el acceso universal a la salud. Ahora, millones de personas están perdiendo su cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Hace dos años, California alcanzó un hito que llevaba décadas gestándose: casi todos los habitantes del estado cumplían los requisitos para obtener un seguro médico, independientemente de su estatus migratorio e ingresos, lo […]

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Bay Area

California estuvo a punto de lograr el acceso universal a la salud. Ahora, millones de personas están perdiendo su cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Hace dos años, California alcanzó un hito que llevaba décadas gestándose: casi todos los habitantes del estado cumplían los requisitos para obtener un seguro médico, independientemente de su estatus migratorio e ingresos, lo […]

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California

California lets teens preregister to vote before they’re 18. It doesn’t teach them how

California lets 16- and 17-year-olds preregister to vote by their 18th birthday, but only 11% do. High schools should be required to teach them how, a graduate says.

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Bay Area

California native among 3 killed in mass shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, family says

Christopher Claunch, a California native, was identified as one of the victims killed in the shooting. His sister lives in Rosamond, north of Lancaster.

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Bay Area

California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two years ago, California hit a milestone decades in the making: Nearly every person in the state qualified for health insurance, regardless of immigration status and income, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling. The CUT […]

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California

California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two years ago, California hit a milestone decades in the making: Nearly every person in the state qualified for health insurance, regardless of immigration status and income, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling. The CUT […]

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California

California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage

California's uninsured rate could nearly double by 2030, with the sharpest losses hitting Black, Asian, and Latino residents in Southern California.

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California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two years ago, California hit a milestone decades in the making: Nearly every person in the state qualified for health insurance, regardless of immigration status and income, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling. The CUT […]

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California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Two years ago, California hit a milestone decades in the making: Nearly every person in the state qualified for health insurance, regardless of immigration status and income, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling. The CUT […]

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California, US Lawmakers Debate License Plate Reader Technology

Every day, untold numbers of Californians drive past the thousands of cameras that at least 230 police and sheriffs’ departments have posted along roadways or installed on their patrol cars.

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Can Reddit fend off a new wave of AI SEO spam?

Earlier this year, a Reddit user had asked members of a skincare-focused subreddit if anyone had tried a specific hypochlorous acid spray, a product often used for acne. There were dozens of responses; one from a user named Primary-Taro4254 seemed innocuous enough, at least at first. "I haven't personally tried [that brand] so I can't […] Earlier this year, a Reddit user had asked members of a skincare-focused subreddit if anyone had tried a specific hypochlorous acid spray, a product often used for acne. There were dozens of responses; one from a user named Primary-Taro4254 seemed innocuous enough, at least at first. "I haven't personally tried [that brand] so I can't fully compare, sorry," they commented. "But I have been using a similar hypochlorous acid spray from Honeydew Labs and I've honestly really liked it." Primary-Taro4254 helpfully shared their experience using the spra

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Cardi B Celebrates ‘WAP’ Going Diamond With Megan Thee Stallion: We ‘Really Did That’

Cardi has the most diamond plaques of any female rapper, with four.

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Cardi B Teases Potential ‘Ah Ha’ Remix With Kash Doll: ‘It’s Too Fire’

Cardi says she's shooting the music video to her latest single in the coming days.

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Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss on the Friendship Driving ‘Elektra/Persona’ at London’s National Theatre: ‘There’s a Lot of Masking and Unmasking’

“Elektra/Persona,” the U.K. National Theatre production fusing Sophocles’ “Elektra” with Ingmar Bergman’s “Persona,” grew out of friendship rather than a directorial concept imposed after casting, according to director Benedict Andrews. Andrews, Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss spoke at a BFI Southbank conversation held ahead of the play’s run, moderated by “The Guardian” chief film critic […]

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Caterpillar is killing it, and data-center demand is driving record revenue

Caterpillar’s stock surges after the biggest earnings beat in five years, as demand for data-center construction provided a boost.

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Charlize Theron’s Fashion Odyssey Isn’t Over Yet!

Long after the rest of her co-stars have completed their globe-trotting press tours, Charlize Theron continues to promote ‘The Odyssey’ in style.

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China Signals Nation Is Ready to Lead Global Climate Action

China signaled it plans to take a more important role in steering the global campaign to tackle climate change, as officials offered further details on strategy to mitigate and adapt to rising temperatures. The nation “will constructively lead the multilateral …

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China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer?

Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.

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Chipotle jalapenos investigated as possible source of salmonella outbreak

Chipotle told ABC News the ingredient was distributed to several food service retailers across multiple states.

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Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some locations after salmonella investigation. Here’s what to know.

While Chipotle’s stock slid on Tuesday, it said health investigators had “no ongoing concerns” with the chain after it removed the jalapenos.

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Chipotle stock falls on potential link to salmonella outbreak in Minnesota

Chipotle has pulled the affected supply from restaurants and replaced them with peppers from different growers, according to the company.

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Closet Case: A Look at Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Chloe King’s More-Is-More Wardrobe

Neiman Marcus fashion director Chloe King takes us inside her closet filled with young American designers, family heirlooms, and stripes galore.

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Coach’s (Re)Loved Program Encourages Circularity and Gets You the Bag of Your Dreams — for Less

The initiative restores and resells pre-owned handbags with the goal of reducing waste. Here are 10 of the best (Re)Loved styles worth shopping.

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Commentary: The secret to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day's' record-breaking box office is love, not spectacle

The web-swinging and villain foiling is great fun, but 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is, above all, a multilayered love story.

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Community college students need housing, Cal State LA will house some for the first time

For the first time, starting this fall, 56 East L.A. College students will use student housing at Cal State L.A. in an effort to address housing insecurity.

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Concord nonprofit’s truck stolen ahead of food distribution event

Staff and volunteers at the Monument Crisis Center in Concord were shocked Monday morning to find that the nonprofit’s pickup truck had been stolen from their front entrance. The center relies on the truck as its only means of delivering donated food, diapers and other necessities to community members. “It’s really integral to everything that […] The post Concord nonprofit’s truck stolen ahead of food distribution event appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in New Mexico

Customs and Border Protection has ordered construction crews building Trump’s second border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping the groundwater needed to mix cement could threaten their livestock

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Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s once exponentially growing population of invasive mute swans has fallen by half, less than a year after a new law took effect allowing hunters and landowners to kill them. Over the objections of animal welfare groups, Gov. Gavin Newsom last year signed […]

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Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s once exponentially growing population of invasive mute swans has fallen by half, less than a year after a new law took effect allowing hunters and landowners to kill them. Over the objections of animal welfare groups, Gov. Gavin Newsom last year signed […]

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Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s once exponentially growing population of invasive mute swans has fallen by half, less than a year after a new law took effect allowing hunters and landowners to kill them. Over the objections of animal welfare groups, Gov. Gavin Newsom last year signed […]

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Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s once exponentially growing population of invasive mute swans has fallen by half, less than a year after a new law took effect allowing hunters and landowners to kill them. Over the objections of animal welfare groups, Gov. Gavin Newsom last year signed […]

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Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last year allowing Californians to kill non native mute swans. It appeared to have worked.

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Daniel Caesar Adds Australia, Latin America Dates to Global Run

The Australian leg opens Nov. 5 at Afterpay Arena in Sydney.

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David Ellison Breaks Silence on Antitrust Lawsuit: It’s Not About Market Share, It’s About CNN

"While I was silent, others were happy to write my story for me. No more," Ellison writes in a new op-ed.

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David Ellison Says Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Is Over His Control of CNN, Claims He Will Not ‘Bend Newsrooms to My Views’

Paramount CEO David Ellison said he believes the antitrust litigation filed by 12 states and the Writers Guild of America isn’t about market share but about “whether I can be trusted as a steward of Warner’s CNN.” Ellison, in an op-ed published by the New York Times Tuesday, noted, “There has been speculation about my […]

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David Zaslav’s Summer Camp Dreams Fizzle Out

A private equity fund swooped in to outbid the Warner Bros. Discovery mogul for Mohawk Day Camp in Westchester County, New York.

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Deng takes big fundraising lead in Palo Alto council race

As five candidates vie for three open seats on the Palo Alto City Council this fall, one person has emerged with a far bigger campaign coffer than the rest: Parks and Recreation Commission member Yudy Deng.

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Dermot Mulroney Says He’s ‘Sad to See it Go’ After ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit: ‘We Gave it Our All for Two Seasons’

News broke on Friday that Dermot Mulroney will leave NBC’s “Chicago Fire” in its upcoming 15th season. During a recent appearance at Flash Weekend Chicago Horror Convention (via People), Mulroney opened up about his exit. “Loved every minute of it. Became friends with this incredible crew of people,” Mulroney said. He later noted that the […]

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Desperate for day care: How empty TK-12 classrooms can help fix California's child-care crisis

Child-care nonprofits are taking advantage of declining enrollment at TK-12 schools to turn vacant classrooms and even closed campuses into child-care hubs, expanding scarce infant and toddler slots.

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Disney Sells Its Stake in A+E to Hearst for $1.2 Billion

The two companies had been equal partners in the joint venture, going back decades.

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Disney+ Sets Release Date for Season 2 of Hit Thriller Series ‘Made in Korea’

Set nine years after the events of the first season, the show returns in September for a final showdown between stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung.

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Does Erewhon’s $12 “Sacred Water” Hydrate Better Than Tap?

A 'Vogue' writer goes on a watered-down quest for enlightenment—or, at least, better hydration.

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Don’t screw this up, Marvel

In less than a week, Spider-Man: Brand New Day raked in $1 billion worldwide and had the biggest box office opening weekend in Hollywood history. The feature has been a reminder of why Sony is probably never going to give up the Spider-Man film rights, and highlighted how Marvel Studios was smart to strike a […] In less than a week, Spider-Man: Brand New Day raked in $1 billion worldwide and had the biggest box office opening weekend in Hollywood history . The feature has been a reminder of why Sony is probably never going to give up the Spider-Man film rights, and highlighted how Marvel Studios was smart to strike a deal to bring the character into its own films . But as successful as Brand New Day has been, the larger MCU has been stuck in a confounding slump for the past few years. And while this latest Spider-Man movie was truly excellent, it's not necessarily a sign that Marve

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Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Expands Contour Collection With LipLift

Celebrity plastic surgeon Jason Diamond introduces LipLift, a $120 volumizing treatment addressing lip aging, following the April launch of EyeLift Bioremodeling Peptide Multiplex in The Contour Collection.

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Dua Lipa Flaunts Ferragamo’s New Croc Slingbacks at ‘One Night Only’ Premiere

The singer wore pointed pumps from the brand’s fall 2026 collection.

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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Make Their Red-Carpet Debut as Husband and Wife

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner set the standard for newlywed dressing at last night’s premiere of ‘One Night Only.’

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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Walk the “One Night Only” Premiere Red Carpet in NYC, Madonna and Kylie Minogue Perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam and More Red Carpet Photos: August 2026

Madonna kicked off August with another “Club Confessions” appearance – this time, it was a performance at WorldPride in Amsterdam featuring surprise guest Kylie Minogue. Speaking of surprises, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock popped into the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to introduce the Cinespia screening of “Practical Magic” The appearance was nostalgic but also a nice […]

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Duke + Dexter Names New Creative Director as the Shoe Brand Aims to Push Further Into Apparel

Connor Boon has been with Duke + Dexter since 2018, when he joined as an intern.

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EA is now a private company

Electronic Arts has officially become a private company. Last September, EA announced that an investor group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners would be taking the company private in a $55 billion deal, and on Tuesday, EA said the deal successfully closed. The PIF will reportedly own 93.4 […] Electronic Arts has officially become a private company. Last September, EA announced that an investor group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners would be taking the company private in a $55 billion deal, and on Tuesday, EA said the deal successfully closed . The PIF will reportedly own 93.4 percent of the new company. The deal includes $20 billion of debt financing - making it the largest leveraged buyout ever - which could mean big changes at EA to justify the deal . As of late, EA has been

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EXCLUSIVE: Burberry Heads Back to the City for Fall Campaign

Building on Daniel Lee’s trench-led fall show, the campaign follows stylish London rush hour commuters through shifting weather.

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EXCLUSIVE: Manolo Blahnik Looks to a Stronger 2026 After a Tough Year Due to Saks Global’s Bankruptcy, Weak Dollar

The brand is relying less on wholesale, and has been investing in its own store network worldwide, especially in high-growth markets such as China.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sephora and Olive Young Reveal Brand Lineup for Partnership

The partnership launches Aug. 20, featuring 19 Olive Young-curated Korean beauty brands across 500 Sephora locations in the U.S. and online, with plans for global expansion.

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Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges

Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in what has become the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease.

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Edison equipment caused deadly Eaton Fire, LA County Fire investigators conclude

A new report says arcing from electrical equipment owned by the utility sparked the January 2025 fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

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Edison tower caused deadly Eaton fire that devastated Altadena, long-awaited investigation finds

Out-of-service utility infrastructure managed by Southern California Edison started the deadly conflagration in January 2025 that killed 19 people and destroyed much of Altadena, according to firefighters' official investigation.

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El Gobernador Newsom invita al presidente Trump a entregar los fondos pendientes para la recuperación por los incendios durante su visita a Los Ángeles

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Elvis Costello Announces My Aim Is True 49th Anniversary Box Set

“I thought the whole idea of celebrating a 50th Anniversary was preposterous”

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Elvis Costello to Celebrate 49th Anniversary of ‘My Aim Is True’ With Five-Disc Box Set

“Making my first record seemed like the beginning of something that I’d imagined for a long time,” Costello writes in the liner notes, “before I had any sense of a potential audience”

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Emperor penguin chicks like these starved. An iceberg may be the cause

An emperor penguin colony in Antarctica saw a massive decline in chicks in 2025. The contours of a nearby grounded iceberg may have been the cause.

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Europe's heatwave isn't cooling Asian travelers' holiday plans for the continent

Asian travelers' appetite for Europe remains resilient despite record-breaking heat, with spending in Northern Europe projected to increase.

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Europe’s Wildfire Season Exposes Climate Insurance Protection Gap

Domestic insurers are expected to absorb most of the losses from Europe’s worst wildfire season in recent history, but the blazes are also raising a bigger question: who will pay as climate-driven disasters become more frequent and destructive? Authorities have …

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Evacuation orders issued for Gann Fire near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County

Evacuation orders have been issued for a vegetation fire near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County.

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Ex-Army private Andrew Arrabaca, suspect in attack on New York City federal building, indicted on arson charge

Ex-Army private Andrew Arrabaca, the suspect in an attack on the New York City federal building, was indicted on an arson charge.

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Ex-LAPD officer gets life sentence for home invasion robbery of teen's crypto fortune

Eric Halem, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer, was convicted of taking $350,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a 17-year-old in a 2024 home invasion robbery.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 3 at 8:09PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 102 to 110. * WHERE...Antelope Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 3 at 8:09PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105 common, except locally up to 108 in the hottest locations. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 3 at 9:40PM PDT until August 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 110 to 115 expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 3 at 9:40PM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 100 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 4 at 12:21PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 100 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 4 at 12:32PM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with several days of Major to Extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75-80 degrees.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 4 at 12:34AM MST until August 7 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 114. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Yuma, La Paz, and Eastern Riverside Counties, including the Colorado River 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 August 4 at 12:34AM MST until August 7 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 98 to 112. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Chuckwalla Mountains, Chocolate Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, and Joshua Tree NP. * WHEN...Until 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 August 4 at 12:56PM MST until August 7 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 117 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Imperial County, including the Imperial Valley and El Centro. * WHEN...Until 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 August 4 at 12:56PM MST until August 7 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 103 to 115 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...In Arizona, La Paz and Yuma counties. In California, 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 August 4 at 12:56PM MST until August 7 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 95 to 112 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, and Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...Until 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 August 4 at 2:31AM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 95 to 105 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in Major-to-Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 4 at 4:45AM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with several days of Major to Extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75-80 degrees.

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Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

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Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.

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Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.

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Federal judge holds government in civil contempt for not imaging immigration agents' personal phones

In a newly unsealed order, a California federal judge held the government in civil contempt for violating a court order requiring it to forensically image any cell phone used by agents present at more than a dozen identified immigration operations

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Florida’s Edison Files for 9.8% Average Residential Rate Drop

Boca Raton-based Edison Insurance Co., now with more than 145,000 policies in force, has joined the list of Florida property insurers filing for rate decreases this year, three years after state lawmakers approved significant disincentives for claims litigation. Edison recently …

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For Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the quest to revive 'All My Children' is personal

The TV power couple, who met on the show, is developing a series of Lifetime movies checking in on key characters. It could be the next evolution of the soap opera form.

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Foreigners are buying fewer U.S. properties, but luxury homebuilders still draw them in

Foreign buyers are pulling back sharply from U.S. residential real estate, in part due to a pullback among workers that would qualify for H-1B visas.

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Foster City apartment complex fire extinguished; 4 firefighters recovering

The six-alarm fire in a Foster City apartment complex Sunday has been successfully extinguished, the city announced Monday afternoon in a news release. Just after 2:30 p.m. Sunday, units with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and partnering public safety agencies responded to a reported fire at an apartment complex at 815 Sea Spray Lane, […] The post Foster City apartment complex fire extinguished; 4 firefighters recovering appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Frank Zappa’s ‘Freak Out!’ 60th Anniversary Reissue to Feature Rare Mono Mix, Fillmore Recordings

Three versions of Mothers of Invention’s pioneering 1966 LP - mono, stereo, and pre-mix - accompanied by unreleased live recordings, outtakes, vocal references and more

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From Live Debuts To ‘Real’ Talk, Here’s What Changed During Ariana Grande’s First Concert After ‘Petal’: ‘I’d Like To Clear the Air’

After announcing an upcoming break, the superstar brought her Eternal Sunshine Tour to Chicago for its first of three nights.

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From Snail Mucin to PDRN, 10 Ingredients That Define K-Beauty

Korean skincare is not only known for cool, innovative textures, but also for its advanced ingredients with proven results. Here, the ingredients powering K-beauty’s most effective formulas.

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From the Archive: Zoran’s Understated Essentials

Before quiet luxury, Zoran elevated T-shirts and wardrobe staples into understated, sensual essentials embraced by fashion icons and designers alike.

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Geno Segers Apologizes For Transgender Comments After ‘Hadestown’ Exit: ‘I Recognize the Impact of My Statements’

Geno Segers took to Instagram on Monday to apologize after facing backlash over resurfaced social media comments about the transgender community. “I wish to extend my most sincere apologies to everyone impacted by my words,” Segers wrote in a statement. “While I never intended to inflict harm, I recognize that the impact of my statements […]

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Geno Segers exits Broadway's 'Hadestown' after backlash over transgender comments

Geno Segers has left Broadway's 'Hadestown' and issued an apology after past videos and social media comments about transgender rights triggered online calls for his replacement.

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George R.R. Martin Says He Battled Depression This Year: “The Worst May Be Yet to Come”

In his first fan update in six months, the 'Game of Thrones' author says he's had some personal struggles despite enjoying some "amazing times."

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Goldman Sachs, Talcott Launch $1 Billion Bermuda Reinsurance Sidecar

Talcott Financial Group and Goldman Sachs have launched a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurance sidecar West Grove Re, the life insurance provider said on Tuesday, which has so far raised $1 billion. The capital raise includes a credit facility and equity commitments from …

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Google renews leases for 2 Sunnyvale office complexes, near Mountain View

Google doubled down on its office footprint in Sunnyvale by leasing two properties, signaling a commitment to reverse a trend of shedding office space in the post-pandemic era.

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Government to Turn Kentucky Uranium Plant into AI Data Center

The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site, tapping private equity to fund a $100 billion data center complex that will include its own new natural …

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Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington and Oregon

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Governor Newsom invites President Trump to deliver overdue wildfire recovery funding during Los Angeles visit

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Gracie Abrams Built a Career on Honesty. She’s Going Even Deeper

The young superstar goes deep on the journey to her hit album Daughter From Hell , the “circus” surrounding her famous relationship, and why she’s right where she needs to be (despite the panic attacks)

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Grouper’s Liz Harris Reunites Her Shoegaze Band Helen

The trio of Harris, Scott Simmons, and Jed Bindeman will share their first album in a decade this fall

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Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows

The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress

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Guggenheim Veteran Valerie Hillings Tapped as Inaugural Director of Abu Dhabi Branch

Hillings spent five years on the Guggenheim’s staff in New York before joining the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project in 2008 in a curatorial capacity.

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HSBC pretax profit beats estimates, boosted by higher net interest income and fees

HSBC pretax profit beats estimates, boosted by higher net interest income and fees

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Has Lesotho’s Tariff Relief Missed the Window?

The southern African nation has escaped the latest round of tariffs, retaining its duty-free access to the United States, but insiders say the damage may already be done.

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Hearst Clinches Deal to Buy Out A+E Global Media Stake From Disney for $1.2 Billion

Hearst has set a deal to acquire Disney’s 50% stake in A+E Global Media, the parent company of Lifetime, History Channel, A&E Network and other assets in a deal that calls for Hearst to pay Disney $1.2 billion in cash. Disney and Hearst have been 50-50 partners in A+E Global Media for more than a […]

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 10:03PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Hot temperatures 95 to 100 degrees with low temperatures around 55 to 60 degrees. * WHERE...Klamath, Lake, Modoc and eastern Siskiyou Counties. This includes the communities of Klamath Falls, Chemult, Chiloquin, Summer Lake, Lakeview, Alturas, Tionesta, Tennant, Macdoel and Tulelake. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 10:03PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County. This includes the communities of Yreka, Montague, Klamath River and Weed. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods.

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 10:03PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...In California, Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate or major risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 8:09PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Very warm temperatures of 90 to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 8:55PM PDT until August 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Interior Del Norte. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 8:55PM PDT until August 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 8:55PM PDT until August 5 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures around 105 will produce moderate to major heat risk in the valleys. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 8:55PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures of 105 to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 12:21PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s below 6500 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 12:21PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s below 6500 feet expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 12:21PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

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

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 12:32PM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures up to 106 degrees expected. Heat Risk will range from Moderate to Major. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures up to 106 degrees will occur today until Wednesday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 60s in some valley locations to the lower 80s in some of the higher foothills.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 1:56PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Hot temperatures 95 to 100 degrees with low temperatures around 55 to 60 degrees. * WHERE...Klamath, Lake, Modoc and eastern Siskiyou Counties. This includes the communities of Klamath Falls, Chemult, Chiloquin, Summer Lake, Lakeview, Alturas, Tionesta, Tennant, Macdoel and Tulelake. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 1:56PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...Rogue, Illinois, Applegate and Shasta Valleys. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 2:31AM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Hot conditions expected with highs 80 to 90 degrees above 8000 feet and 90 to 100 degrees below 8000 feet. This will result in Moderate Heat Risk. * WHERE...In California, Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. In Nevada, Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 2:57AM PDT until August 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 2:57AM PDT until August 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Interior Del Norte. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 2:57AM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures of 105 to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 2:57AM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures of 105 to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 4:45AM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures up to 106 degrees expected. Heat Risk will range from Moderate to Major. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures up to 106 degrees will occur today until Wednesday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 60s in some valley locations to the lower 80s in some of the higher foothills.

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Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 5:09AM PDT until August 4 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s. * WHERE...The East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.

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Heavily armed man arrested at Trump golf club before president's visit faces federal charge

A Downey man was charged with a federal firearm-related offense after he was apprehended at the Trump National Golf Club with ammunition in his pocket and a loaded firearm in his pick-up truck

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Henry Etzkowitz, innovation scholar and tunnel advocate, joins City Council race

Henry Etzkowitz, an academic and entrepreneur who supports building an underground train tunnel and turning San Antonio Road into an urban forest, is planning another run for the Palo Alto City Council.

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Here Are the English Lyrics to Karol G’s Ultra-Provocative ‘Matadora’

The NSFW tune marks the second single off of her upcoming set.

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High temperatures, offshore winds increase Bay Area fire concerns this week

The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures for the latter half of this week that could combine with offshore wind events to create elevated fire risk through the weekend. The Weather Service also issued a heat advisory for Monday due to highs ranging from 95 to 105 degrees for the Santa Clara Valley, eastern […] The post High temperatures, offshore winds increase Bay Area fire concerns this week appeared first on Local News Matters .

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High tides damage, close popular Malibu beach indefinitely

High tides have forced the closure of a popular SoCal beach.

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Hiltzik: Trump administration finds a new way to screw Medicare members — hiking their drug bills

The administration claims Medicare drug premiums have 'stabilized,' so it's going to let health insurers raise the premiums that enrollees pay.

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Hormuz Traffic at a Trickle as Ship Attacks Heighten Concerns

Observable traffic transiting the Strait of Hormuz remained at a trickle as attacks on vessels and Iranian threats heightened safety concerns for shipowners and crews considering a trip through the waterway. Shipping activity was subdued on Tuesday after six smaller …

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How Did Charli xcx’s First-Week ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Performance Meet Our Expectations?

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at the No. 3 Billboard 200 debut for Charli's new album.

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How Skall Studio Is Preserving Danish Wool

With its Danish wool program, Copenhagen Fashion Week favorite Skall Studio is working to protect a local supply chain before it disappears for good.

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How an L.A. vintage boutique became a billion-dollar company

Reformation IPO turns L.A. sustainable fashion boutique into a one-billion-dollar company

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How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired

The brand trip is a right of passage for influencers. It's a mark of legitimacy that a sponsor wants to invite them on an all-expenses-paid vacation, often with luxurious freebies and activities. Trips can also spur hard feelings from uninvited influencers, trigger criticism from the public, and project a certain frivolousness. Usually it is fast […] The brand trip is a right of passage for influencers. It's a mark of legitimacy that a sponsor wants to invite them on an all-expenses-paid vacation, often with luxurious freebies and activities. Trips can also spur hard feelings from uninvited influencers, trigger criticism from the public, and project a certain frivolousness. Usually it is fast fashion companies or beauty brands flying out influencers with the goal of flooding social media with sponsored content. This time, it was a major AI company. Over the weekend, several influen

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How satellites and AI cameras are detecting wildfires before they get out of control

This year is becoming one of the worst for U.S. wildfires in at least a decade. There have been more fires and more acreage burned at this point in the year compared to any in the last ten. With fire seasons growing longer, early detection is critical. Special correspondent Ben Tracy of Climate Central reports on how AI is being used to spot fires faster. It's part of our series, Tipping Point.

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How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves

In China's biggest electronics marketplace, Huaqiangbei, technicians don't have the parts to make exact copies of Apple's latest phones.

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How to Get Sold-Out Outside Lands 2026 Tickets

As festival weekend approaches, here's where fans can still snag passes — and at a discount — with THR-exclusive promo codes.

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How to Nail Charlize Theron’s Punk Pompadour This Summer

WWD breaks down "The Odyssey" star's edgy aesthetic during the film's press stop in South Korea.

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How we told the story of Medi-Cal cuts through the people living them

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Reporting on healthcare last year felt like tumbling through a hurricane. The changes were immediate and relentless. On the first day of his second term President Donald Trump issued an executive order canceling billions of dollars in public funding — hitting clinics and […]

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How we told the story of Medi-Cal cuts through the people living them

Reporting on healthcare last year felt like tumbling through a hurricane. The changes were immediate and relentless. But we’re not done. If Medi-Cal has helped you or someone you know, or if you're worried about losing it, tell us your story. It may be part of what comes next.

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How we told the story of Medi-Cal cuts through the people living them

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Reporting on healthcare last year felt like tumbling through a hurricane. The changes were immediate and relentless. On the first day of his second term President Donald Trump issued an executive order canceling billions of dollars in public funding — hitting clinics and […]

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How we told the story of Medi-Cal cuts through the people living them

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How we told the story of Medi-Cal cuts through the people living them

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Hubert Bals Fund Sets Dev’t Support Grants for 20 Projects, Including New Film From ‘Pepe’ Director

"In times where development funding is increasingly under threat, it's remarkable that we've been able to increase our grant allocation,” supporting 20 films, up from 15 last year.

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Hugo Boss Sales Decline Continues in Q2

The German menswear specialist expects its sales slump to continue for the rest of the year as it undergoes a strategic reset and faces a takeover bid.

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I Had My Fallopian Tubes Removed—and More Women Should Do the Same

It’s been almost a year since Ellen O’Connell Whittet went against standard medical advice and had her fallopian tubes removed. She takes us through the possibly-life saving experience.

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I Tried Body Gua Sha for 2 Weeks—Here’s What Happened

In traditional Chinese medicine, gua sha has always incorporated the body. Here, experts break down why you should be using the ancient technique to relieve tension, boost circulation, and give your body a radiant glow.

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I got two email invitations from friends. Is this a phishing scam — or am I suddenly popular?

“I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list.”

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Idaho In-N-Out shooting: Good Samaritan who confronted gunman speaks out

A private citizen who confronted the gunman outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, is speaking out about his encounter with the shooter.

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If I marry my girlfriend, 67, will she lose her Supplemental Security Income and divorced spouse benefits?

“She has been living with me for four years.”

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India to raise up to $3.3 billion by selling stake in country’s largest life insurer at 10% discount

Indian government plans to raise up to $3.3 billion by selling its stake in the country's top life insurance company.

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India’s Yash Raj Films Launches Raah Records With Aman Single ‘Jaadugari’ (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) has launched Raah Records, a new record label and artist incubator built to discover and develop original Indian music talent outside of film soundtracks. The label’s first release, “Jaadugari” by singer-songwriter Aman, drops across major streaming platforms on Aug. 5. YRF, one of India’s leading privately held entertainment studios, said […]

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Inside Google’s Efforts to Get Creatives Hooked on AI

I was about 15 minutes into Google’s AI short-film screening when I realized I had nearly finished my popcorn. Granted, the bag was small. But the rapid munching was a natural consequence of my piqued intrigue late last month as the tech giant showcased 11 AI-generated short films at Manhattan’s arthouse Metrograph theater. The directors […]

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Inventory Stockpiling Drives 19% Revenue Surge at CMA CGM

Higher freight rates and a rebound in trans-Pacific volumes lifted the ocean carrier's second quarter results as importers rushed to rebuild inventories ahead of tariffs and rising fuel costs.

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Investigan jalapeños de Chipotle como posible fuente de un brote de salmonela

Los funcionarios de salud investigan los jalapeños servidos en los restaurantes Chipotle como una posible fuente de un brote reciente de salmonela.

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Iran and Oman make progress on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say

Under the emerging agreement, ships would enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, with service fees charged for providing security and preserving the maritime environment, two regional officials told The Associated Press.

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Is AI making us dumber? Maybe not. But our skills are at risk

Studies suggest AI can weaken learning when it replaces effort, but tools that guide rather than answer may help people keep their skills.

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It’s a Girl! Princess Eugenie Announces the Birth of Her Third Child

As of August 3, the British royal family has a new member. See the first photo of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s third child—and first girl—here.

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Jeff Bezos just filed to sell $4 billion in Amazon. The shares are falling

The filing came after Amazon climbed to an all-time high on Monday, extending gains sparked by last week's quarterly results.

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Jelly Roll announces performing hiatus to 'heal' following divorce from Bunnie XO

Following his split from Bunnie XO, Jelly Roll told fans at a Salt Lake City concert that he is taking a year or two off from music.

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Jesse Eisenberg Musical ‘The Debut’ Set to Close London Film Festival

"I am both honored and honoured," joked the filmmaker about bringing his latest movie to London, alongside cast members Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey and Havana Rose Liu.

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John Arnold Galen

John Arnold Galen was born in Portland, Oregon, to Delphine (Bendheim) and David. When he was two, the family moved to San Francisco. John attended Lowell High School, continuing his studies at Stanford University, when World War II intervened. He…

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John Candy's family opens up about the beauty and pain unearthed by Emmy-nominated doc

Rosemary Candy and children Chris and Jennifer explain why they turned down countless offers to make a film about the late actor — until 'John Candy: I Like Me.'

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Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Antitrust Trial for March 2027

The judge hearing the antitrust case seeking to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has issued a preliminary scheduling order, with a trial set to start in March 2027 — considerably later than Paramount was hoping for. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin on Tuesday issued a ruling that said the trial will run a total of 12 […]

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Judge rules New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

A federal judge has ruled that New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings, or require that they wear visible identification

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Justice Department Announces Monitoring of Polling Sites in Four Michigan Cities

Today, the Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in four Michigan cities for the state’s primary election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.

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Kansas Launches Program for First Responders Recovering from Trauma

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that the Kansas Department of Insurance is now accepting reimbursement requests for the HERO Act. The Helping First Responders Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or HERO Act, is a pilot program to help emergency responders …

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Kanye West’s Vultures II and Bully Used AI, New Lawsuit Alleges

An anonymous producer is seeking compensation for what he claims was unpaid and uncredited work on both albums

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Kawakami: Buster Posey’s bonanza Giants selloff means he might never have to do it again

Monday’s moves supplemented everything else Buster Posey and Zack Minasian have done recently to stock the franchise with young talent.

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Kawakami: ‘We know who we are’ — Brock Purdy on QB play and the 49ers’ 2026 vision

Purdy has been the 49ers’ constant since Jimmy Garoppolo’s 2022 injury and should be entering his prime.

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Key Takeaways From Luxury’s Q2 Earnings

Analysts unpack luxury’s quarterly results and weigh in on what lies ahead.

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L.A. City Council members call for new restrictions on e-bikes

Tired of teens terrorizing the town on e-bikes? Los Angeles City Council members are too.

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L.A. city and county officials move to bolster recovery from Boyle Heights warehouse fire

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved measures Tuesday to help businesses and residents recover from the negative effects of the Boyle Heights warehouse, and an L.A. City Council member called for setting aside up to $10 million for recovery efforts.

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L.A. is actually bikeable — and one cyclist is riding every street to prove it

Marc Papas is challenging the idea that Los Angeles belongs only to cars. He's taking on a multi-year, 7,500-mile biking trek across every single block in Los Angeles.

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LA County says a program meant to help people with serious mental illness is gaining traction

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. After a slow start, a program that aims to bring thousands of Angelenos living with serious mental illness under court-led care has seen a spike in petitions filed in recent months, Los Angeles County officials said. CARE Court allows family members, first responders […]

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LA County says a program meant to help people with serious mental illness is gaining traction

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. After a slow start, a program that aims to bring thousands of Angelenos living with serious mental illness under court-led care has seen a spike in petitions filed in recent months, Los Angeles County officials said. CARE Court allows family members, first responders […]

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LA County says a program meant to help people with serious mental illness is gaining traction

Gov. Gavin Newsom's mental health court is gaining more participants in Los Angeles County. CARE Court treats people with serious mental health conditions.

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LA County says a program meant to help people with serious mental illness is gaining traction

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. After a slow start, a program that aims to bring thousands of Angelenos living with serious mental illness under court-led care has seen a spike in petitions filed in recent months, Los Angeles County officials said. CARE Court allows family members, first responders […]

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LA County says a program meant to help people with serious mental illness is gaining traction

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. After a slow start, a program that aims to bring thousands of Angelenos living with serious mental illness under court-led care has seen a spike in petitions filed in recent months, Los Angeles County officials said. CARE Court allows family members, first responders […]

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LA County to provide assistance checks to businesses near Lineage warehouse fire. What we know

County supervisors voted Tuesday to help small businesses affected by the aftermath of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.

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LA voters will decide if Palisades homeowners get a break from city’s ‘mansion tax’

The L.A. City Council voted to place a measure on the November ballot that would exempt fire survivors from Measure ULA.

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LISTEN: National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson on Preserving Humor as History

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y., explains why it’s important to have an institution devoted to the study of comedy. Jamestown, which is the hometown of Lucille Ball, will be abuzz with laughs as the center hosts the annual Lucille Ball Comedy […]

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Lawsuit Says EEOC Has Halted All Federal-Sector Class Complaints

A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit late last month accusing a U.S. civil rights agency of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case as part of wider order to indefinitely suspend proceedings in all federal-sector class …

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Legal experts weigh in on Santa Clara County ICE facility lawsuit

Santa Clara County and state leaders are gearing up for legal battle to block a planned ICE facility in South County.

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Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS is down to its lowest price ever

Memory and storage prices will be inflated for the foreseeable future, so we’re always happy to find a good deal on capable gaming hardware, like this discount on the Lenovo Legion Go S with a Z2 Go processor and SteamOS. Normally $1,137.41 (and selling for close to $1,000 at Best Buy), Lenovo has the handheld […] Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Memory and storage prices will be inflated for the foreseeable future, so we’re always happy to find a good deal on capable gaming hardware, like this discount on the Lenovo Legion Go S with a Z2 Go processor and SteamOS. Normally $1,137.41 (and selling for close to $1,000 at Best Buy ), Lenovo has the handheld console on sale for just $635.54 when you use code EXTRASAVEAFF at checkout, the lowest price we’ve seen yet for this model. Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (Z2 Go) Where to Buy: $1137.41 $635

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Leon Thomas Calls Connecting With Fans at Lollapalooza 2026 & Beyond ‘One of the Most Beautiful Moments’ of His Success

The R&B superstar gives his fans an unforgettable festival experience inside T-Mobile's Club Magenta during Lollapalooza.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos Are Teaming to Save Endangered Species With $200M Initiative

The Phoenix Species Project launches with a $200 million commitment, making it one of if not the largest single philanthropic initiative dedicated "exclusively to the recovery of critically endangered species."

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Leslie Iwerks on ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ and How Jennifer Lee, James Cameron and Jared Bush Carry Forward Walt Disney’s Legacy

Filmmaker Leslie Iwerks is no stranger to pulling back the curtain on the magic of Disney. Her documentaries “The Pixar Story, “Disneyland Handcrafted” and “The Imagineering Story” all delve behind the scenes of the design and development processes that go into building Disney parks around the world. Her newest documentary, “Disney Worldbuilders,” premieres on Disney+ […]

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Level 3 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Haut-Uélé and Tshopo Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak.

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Level 4 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Ituri and Nord-Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling for humanitarian aid or emergency response.

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Lindsay Clancy's diary chronicled desperation and 'brain fog' before she killed her 3 kids

The second week of testimony in the trial of Lindsay Clancy has resumed with a focus on her mental state when she killed her three children in 2023.

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Linkin Park Pick Themselves Back Up in New ‘Unshatter’ Documentary Trailer

Directed by the band’s Joe Hahn, the film shows how they regrouped following Chester Bennington’s death to record From Zero with Emily Armstrong

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Live Nation Sets Brazil’s First Purpose-Built Arena With 21,000-Capacity São Paulo Venue

The 2028 project is projected to host more than 200 events a year and generate over $311 million in annual economic impact.

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Live Results: Kansas midterm primaries

Kansas Republicans will narrow down a crowded field for governor in a state primary Tuesday as they look to retake the state's top office after eight years of Democratic rule.

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Live Results: Missouri midterm primaries

A St. Louis-area congressman faces a Democratic primary rematch Tuesday against the former congresswoman he previously ousted.

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Live Results: Virginia midterm primaries

For the third time in nine months, Virginia residents will vote in a statewide election on Tuesday.

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Live Results: Washington state midterm primaries

Washington state will hold a primary Tuesday for U.S. House and other offices as firefighters battle wildfires that have devastated the state's second-largest city, Spokane, and forced local officials to operate under a state of emergency.

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Lollapalooza 2026: Highlight Performances From Zara Larsson, Tate McRae, Aespa & Jennie | All Access

Billboard gives an inside look at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago with highlight performances from Zara Larsson, Tate McRae, JENNIE, Aespa and CORTIS. Aespa  Hi, we’re Aespa  Stella Lefty   I’m Stella Lefty.  CORTIS  What’s good, everybody? This is CORTIS and Juicy J  Juicy J.  Tetris Kelly  We hung out with some of the hottest stars at […]

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London Mayor Defends Free Entry to Museums, UK’s National Gallery Criticized, and More: Morning Links for August 4, 2026

London's mayor has defended free entry to the capital's museums, arguing that culture should remain accessible regardless of income or background.

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Lucid begins 'operational reset' as CEO says EV maker will delay midsize vehicle

The company didn't provide updated guidance. New CEO Silvio Napoli earlier this year suspended production expectations.

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MKDT Studio Copenhagen Spring 2027

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Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane area

Firefighters in eastern Washington are struggling to gain the upper hand on the wildfires devastating the Spokane area. The three blazes have forced tens of thousands to flee and destroyed more than 700 buildings. Authorities arrested a man suspected of starting the fire considered to be the most destructive. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dave Upthegrove, Washington commissioner of public lands.

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Man charged with second-degree murder for man's death in Baltimore harbor

A Maryland man faces second-degree murder and other charges after police say he fought with another man then pushed him into Baltimore's Inner Harbor

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Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says

Federal officials say a man from El Salvador has died at an immigration jail in New Jersey

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Marlon Jackson Developing Docuseries Exploring Father Joe Jackson’s Legacy

The upcoming BLK Prime series will examine the life of the Jackson family through the perspective of son Marlon Jackson.

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Mary Rivera, Ned’s Grandma in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ Dies at 82

Rivera memorably featured in the scene where Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire make their first appearance in the MCU.

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Mary Rivera, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Actress, Dies at 82

Mary Rivera, who played the grandmother of Jacob Batalon’s Ned in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” has died. She was 82. According to her obituary, Rivera was born on June 2, 1943, in Iloilo, Philippines, and died on April 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A family member told TMZ that Rivera suffered a stroke and had to […]

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McDonald's earnings beat estimates, chain announces new U.S. head to accelerate growth

McDonald's stock has fallen more than 11% this year, dragging its market cap down to roughly $191 billion.

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McDonald's names company veteran Skye Anderson as its U.S. president as growth in its largest market slows

McDonald's new U.S. President Skye Anderson has been with the company for 26 years and succeeds Joe Erlinger in the role.

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McDonald’s says its value meals have become too complicated

The fast-food chain said too many promotions at once led to confusion for staff and customers alike.

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Medi-Cal está cambiando. Esto es lo que debes hacer si te preocupa perder la cobertura

La mayoría de las personas con Medi-Cal no se verán afectadas, pero puede resultar confuso saber si tus beneficios cambiarán. Lo más importante es actualizar tu información de contacto en la oficina de beneficios de su condado y estar atento a cualquier carta que recibas del condado o del estado.

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Medi-Cal está cambiando. Esto es lo que debes hacer si te preocupa perder la cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Es un momento convulso para la atención médica. Los recortes presupuestarios federales y estatales están cambiando las reglas de los beneficios públicos. La mayoría de las personas con Medi-Cal no se verán afectadas, […]

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Medi-Cal está cambiando. Esto es lo que debes hacer si te preocupa perder la cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Es un momento convulso para la atención médica. Los recortes presupuestarios federales y estatales están cambiando las reglas de los beneficios públicos. La mayoría de las personas con Medi-Cal no se verán afectadas, […]

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Medi-Cal está cambiando. Esto es lo que debes hacer si te preocupa perder la cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Es un momento convulso para la atención médica. Los recortes presupuestarios federales y estatales están cambiando las reglas de los beneficios públicos. La mayoría de las personas con Medi-Cal no se verán afectadas, […]

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Medi-Cal está cambiando. Esto es lo que debes hacer si te preocupa perder la cobertura

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Es un momento convulso para la atención médica. Los recortes presupuestarios federales y estatales están cambiando las reglas de los beneficios públicos. La mayoría de las personas con Medi-Cal no se verán afectadas, […]

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Medi-Cal is changing. Here’s what to do if you’re worried about coverage

It’s a tumultuous time for healthcare. Federal and state budget cuts are changing the rules for public benefits. Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change.

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Medi-Cal is changing. Here’s what to do if you’re worried about coverage

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s a tumultuous time for healthcare. Federal and state budget cuts are changing the rules for public benefits. Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change. Are you on Medi-Cal, or […]

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Medi-Cal is changing. Here’s what to do if you’re worried about coverage

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s a tumultuous time for healthcare. Federal and state budget cuts are changing the rules for public benefits. Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change. Are you on Medi-Cal, or […]

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Medi-Cal is changing. Here’s what to do if you’re worried about coverage

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s a tumultuous time for healthcare. Federal and state budget cuts are changing the rules for public benefits. Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change. Are you on Medi-Cal, or […]

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Medi-Cal is changing. Here’s what to do if you’re worried about coverage

Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change. The two most important things to do: Update your contact information with your county benefits office, and keep an eye out for any letters mailed from the county or state.

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Meet Coach Alice, the New Face of ‘Ted Lasso’

English actress Tanya Reynolds plays the assistant coach of AFC Richmond’s women’s soccer team — and the most significant new character of the Apple hit's fourth season.

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Merlin Signs Licensing Agreement With Spotify for AI Remixing Tool

The streaming service announced the release of an AI remixing tool for paid subscribers in May.

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Michael Burry bets against rally: 'We are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall'

"I continue to believe it is possible we are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall," Burry said in a Tuesday Substack post.

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Mississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling

Lawmakers in Mississippi have taken the first steps toward potentially redrawing the state's legislative, congressional, and judicial districts

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Monica Barbaro Is Entering Her Rom-Com Summer

The actor stars in ‘One Night Only’ with Callum Turner—and she's going full-romance with her fashions, too. “I take red carpets as an opportunity to play,” she says.

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Motorcyclist takes fatal fall over edge of 105/110 freeway interchange in Los Angeles

A solo-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist closed a transition road between the 105 and 110 freeways late Monday.

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Mountain View tech showcase amazes crowds

Lasers, self-driving cars and chess-playing robots were on prominent display at Mountain View’s 11th annual Technology Showcase on July 30, which gave residents a glimpse of the innovations being worked on throughout the city and exhibited resources they can use for their own purposes. More than 500 visitors flitted in and out of the free... The post Mountain View tech showcase amazes crowds appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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NOAA Announces 2026 Small Business of the Year Award Recipient

NOAA Announces 2026 Small Business of the Year Award Recipient August 4, 2026 NOAA has named Industrial Economics, Inc. (IEc) as its Small Business of the Year, honoring the firm for exceptional performance, technical innovation, and outstanding environmental stewardship in executing a complex marine restoration project. Faced with challenging environmental conditions and significant logistical delays, IEc leveraged cutting-edge technical and process innovations to safely repair damaged reef infrastructure and accelerate long-term ecosystem recovery. The team’s operational agility and seamless execution allowed them to maintain a flawless safety record while substantially exceeding target goals for restored habitat area. NOAA commends Industrial Economics, Inc. for its unwavering commitment to excellence, field safety, and dedication to protecting vital marine habitats. Acquisition &

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NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Heaps Pressure on a Teetering CMBS Deal

A $506 million bet on thousands of New York rent-stabilized apartments has already soured for bond investors. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze threatens to make it worse. The commercial-property bond, backed by the mortgage on 53 buildings across Queens, Brooklyn, …

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Naomi Watts’ Secret ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role Reunited Her With Tom Holland, 12 Years After ‘The Impossible’: ‘From Playing Your Mom to Your AI’

Naomi Watts has taken to Instagram to celebrate her secret role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” Sony and Marvel Studios’ record-breaking superhero movie. The Oscar nominee voices Peter Parker’s artificial intelligence assistant E.V. in the movie. Watts celebrated the film’s success on social media while sharing a photo of herself recording her lines virtually with […]

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Napa Valley open space to be renamed Osos Ridge Preserve ahead of 2027 public opening

The Land Trust of Napa County has renamed the 2,300-acre Walt Ranch to the Osos Ridge Preserve, the agency announced. The wildlife corridor filled with biodiversity, rare species and unique microclimates was acquired three years ago and is slated to open to the public in spring 2027, according to the Land Trust of Napa County. […] The post Napa Valley open space to be renamed Osos Ridge Preserve ahead of 2027 public opening appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Napapijri Makes Inroads Into Mexico, Taps ‘Stranger Things’ Actor Jamie Campbell Bower for Ad Campaign

The Italian outdoor brand is opening monobrand stores and shops-in-shop in partnership with El Palacio de Hierro.

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National Guard deployment to Washington through 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, estimate shows

The cost estimate is for fiscal years 2027-2029 and came in response to questions from Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will not withdraw from their current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed.

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New Doc Will Depict Joe Jackson’s Life in Collaboration With Marlon Jackson

The series is set to release soon on BLK PRIME

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New turbulence detection tool aims to make commercial flights smoother

New turbulence detection tool aims to make commercial flights smoother An American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane approaches Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) on May 16, 2026, in Washington, DC.  (Image credit: Al Drago/Getty Images) August 4, 2026 Weather aviation weather forecasting 0 Off

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Newly-released letters show LAUSD moved to fire Carvalho before he resigned

The Los Angeles Unified School District Board planned to vote on firing former Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for cause before he resigned in June.

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News Wrap: Blanche nomination clears Senate Judiciary Committee

In our news wrap Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a step closer to securing the job permanently after the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved his nomination, civil rights groups are demanding answers after a man from El Salvador died in ICE custody and Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing a potential deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Not married and need car insurance? You can get dinged for that in California

An appeals court has upheld a California regulation allowing insurers to charge unmarried drivers more for auto insurance.

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Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds

Open earbuds are having a bit of a moment right now, and Nothing is the latest company jumping on the trend. Its budget sub-brand has introduced the CMF Clip Pro, CMF's first open earbuds that are designed to provide comfort and sound quality for people who don't want to sacrifice their situational awareness. The $99 […] You get three color options to choose from, each with a coordinating charging case. | Image: Nothing Open earbuds are having a bit of a moment right now, and Nothing is the latest company jumping on the trend. Its budget sub-brand has introduced the CMF Clip Pro, CMF's first open earbuds that are designed to provide comfort and sound quality for people who don't want to sacrifice their situational awareness. The $99 CMF Clip Pro is available starting today in the US, and comes in three color variations: white, black, and orange (which are described as light gray, d

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Novo Nordisk stock is sliding again — and the Wegovy pill’s surprise miss is partly to blame

The Danish drugmaker also revealed an improved outlook for the year.

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Now you can securely link multiple phones to one Signal account

You can link more devices with one phone number on Signal now, including an Android phone or iPhone. Signal already supported linking PCs and iPads, but not additional phones. When you link a device on Signal, you can check and respond to new messages across all of your linked devices. You can also choose whether […] You can link more devices with one phone number on Signal now, including an Android phone or iPhone. Signal already supported linking PCs and iPads , but not additional phones. When you link a device on Signal, you can check and respond to new messages across all of your linked devices. You can also choose whether or not to transfer an end-to-end encrypted copy of your previous messages to each newly linked device to mitigate the risk of devices that might be shared, lost, or compromised. The update is rolling out now with Signal version 8.20 on Android and version 8.2

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Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided by Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts — And the Messy Details

Yes, they’ve heard all the poop jokes. Public health staffers are painstakingly tracing the sources of this massive outbreak, combing through fast-food orders and lettuce purchases as they listen to people’s lengthy, messy stories about their illness.

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Officials ID 24-year-old man who drowned in Laguna Beach

The man is the second person to drown in Laguna Beach this summer.

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Oil prices take a dive as Qatar and Bessent note talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices turned sharply lower on Tuesday after a Qatari official talked about a potential short-term deal between the U.S. and Iran.

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Oil prices tumble after Bessent says Strait of Hormuz deal may come this week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would allow freedom of navigation.

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Op-ed: How can we trust a City Council that won’t explain its votes?

We recently ran an experiment to see whether our City Council would respond to questions from the public and explain its decisions. The result should concern anyone who cares about accountability in San Jose as they consider their choices in the upcoming election. Our group, No Digital Billboards in San Jose, is a coalition of... The post Op-ed: How can we trust a City Council that won’t explain its votes? appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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OpenAI says Apple's trade secrets lawsuit is "aggressive and oddly personal"

“We do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets,” the ChatGPT maker says.

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Overnight closures begin on US 101 between South SF, East Palo Alto

Overnight lane and ramp closures will begin along U.S. Highway 101 on Monday between South San Francisco and East Palo Alto as Caltrans crews carry out road work.

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Pacific Northwest Wildfires May Worsen Air Quality in the Bay Area, Officials Warn

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District recommends that Bay Area residents stay indoors with windows and doors closed if they see smoke in their immediate vicinity.

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Paid early access to Trump's posts raises insider trading questions

President Trump is selling early access to his social media posts. Truth Social launched a subscription service giving a first look at posts from the president. The price tag is reportedly up to $100,000 a month. Critics are raising alarms over paying customers seeing market-moving statements from a sitting president before the public. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Bobby Allyn of NPR.

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Palantir jumps 16% on 'otherworldly' commercial revenue — here's what's driving the demand

"Our customers have declined to become vassal states of the language labs," Palantir's co-founder and CEO Alex Karp said after blowout second-quarter earnings.

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Paolina Russo Copenhagen Spring 2027

Paolina Russo Copenhagen Spring 2027

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Paramount Q2 Profit Dips, With Streaming Boost Offset by TV Declines

Paramount Skydance said second-quarter profit fell, even as the company was boosted by its streaming media and studios operations, while its large TV division shed ad dollars and subscribers. David Ellison, the company’s CEO, vowed that its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery would close, despite legal setbacks that have slowed the transaction. “While there […]

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Paramount Reports Mixed Earnings Results With Warner Bros. Takeover In Limbo

"We believe that the facts and the law are on our side, and the trial date was just set for March of next year. And as it relates to the financing, all that is in place, there's nothing at risk," CEO David Ellison said Tuesday.

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Paramount Skydance raises full-year profit guidance, remains 'confident' about WBD merger

Paramount Skydance reported second-quarter earnings after the bell and said it continues to prepare for its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Paramount quarterly profit falls amid bruising merger battle

A federal judge has set a March 2 trial to determine whether David Ellison's Warner Bros. takeover can move forward.

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Paramount's David Ellison says critics don't get his politics

In an op-ed, Ellison tries to allay worries that he can be trusted to run CNN

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Paramount-Warner Bros. Trial to Start in March 2027 in Blow to David Ellison’s Team

The trial is set to begin roughly five months after Paramount starts paying a ticking fee of roughly $7 million per day to Warners shareholders.

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Patti Scialfa's cancer is in remission after 8 years, husband Bruce Springsteen announces

Bruce Springsteen announces his wife and E Street Band musician Patti Scialfa's blood cancer is in remission. Scialfa revealed her cancer battle two years ago.

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Peak Design’s latest bags have clever integrated hooks

Peak Design's new City Line collection includes six lightweight bags designed for everyday carry. There's a 15-liter and 22L City Backpack, 15L City Tote, 6L and 12L City Crescent crossbody bags, and 2L City Sling. All are available starting today and feature a new BagLev hook that can suspend the bags from a table ledge […] Peak Design’s BagLev hook tucks away inside a pocket when not in use. | Image: Peak Design Peak Design's new City Line collection includes six lightweight bags designed for everyday carry. There's a 15-liter and 22L City Backpack, 15L City Tote, 6L and 12L City Crescent crossbody bags, and 2L City Sling. All are available starting today and feature a new BagLev hook that can suspend the bags from a table ledge or chair to keep them free of cafe sludge and park filth. The bags are available in a variety of colors - I'm a a fan of the natural "Moon" (whiteish) co

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Pfizer tops estimates, hikes low end of revenue guidance on strength of Eliquis, other drugs

Pfizer said it cut its full-year revenue expectation for its Covid products to $4 billion, down from around $5 billion previously.

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Philadelphia Fed President Paulson content with rates at current level, but keeping an open mind

Paulson said voting with the majority last week wasn't a tough decision.

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Pinterest shares fall on lukewarm sales guidance

Pinterest reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter, though its forecast was online in line with estimates.

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Plan Sharing Authorization Form

Plan Sharing Authorization Form Plan Sharing Authorization Form Feb 2023

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Police officer put tracking device on ex-girlfriend's car, L.A. County prosecutors charge

Bell Police Officer James Ixcoy was charged with hiding a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's car and illegally using a DMV database to get information about a man she was dating, prosecutors said Monday.

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Political veteran Ruben Abrica to seek fresh council term

East Palo Alto Vice Mayor Ruben Abrica submitted candidacy papers to run for one of two open seats that will go before voters in the November election.

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Polymarket in talks for fundraising round at more than $20 billion valuation

The reports come after the company told CNBC in June that its annualized revenue was well above $1 billion.

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Product-Defect Presumption Lives On: Florida Appeals Court Upholds $103M vs. Ford

A Florida appeals court has upheld a $103 million jury award against Ford Motor Co. after a modified Ford Mustang exploded in 2017, leaving the owner with severe burns over much of his body and the loss of his hands. …

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Prop 40: Despite Newsom's opposition, CA Democrats endorse billionaire tax measure

Supporters say Prop. 40 would apply only to Californians with a net worth that exceeds $1 billion. According to the campaign, the tax could generate about $100 billion and would be paid by roughly 200 billionaires.

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Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 1:13PM PDT until August 5 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 280, and in Oregon, Fire weather zones 616 and 617. This includes the Castle fire as well as Roseburg, Toketee Falls, Elkton, Tiller, Happy Camp, Etna, and Fort Jones. * WIND...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoons, becoming east to northeast overnight. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent, with poor recoveries as low as 20 percent. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Increasingly unstable conditions could further increase fire activity. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

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Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 4:53AM PDT until August 5 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 280, and in Oregon, Fire weather zones 616 and 617. This includes the East Evans Creek and Castle fires as well as Roseburg, Toketee Falls, Elkton, Tiller, Happy Camp, Etna, and Fort Jones. * WIND...West to northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Increasingly unstable conditions could further increase fire activity. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

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Redwood City names Lee, Chapel to top Public Works roles

Adrian Lee will be Redwood City’s new public works services director, while Justin Chapel will serve as the assistant director and chief sustainability and resiliency officer.

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Reflecting Pool case highlights disconnect between Trump's claims and court record

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped charges related to the Reflecting Pool after determining that the damage to the pool was not vandalism. That was in stark contrast to what she said weeks ago. It follows a pattern of disconnect between what the president and administration officials say in public versus what lawyers say in court. Amna Nawaz discussed more with former prosecutor Ankush Khardori.

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Review: West Edge Opera’s comic book ‘Rinaldo’ takes Handel on a wild ride

West Edge Opera’s “Rinaldo,” a staging in Oakland with glorious singing and an over-the- top design concept, is a wild ride. Director Keturah Stickann sets the 1711 opera, Handel’s first and most popular opera for the London stage, not in the Crusades as in the original, but in the world of superheroes. Countertenor Kyle Tingzon as Rinaldo shows his superhero vocal and physical muscles […] The post Review: West Edge Opera’s comic book ‘Rinaldo’ takes Handel on a wild ride appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Threatening European Trade

The Rhine River’s water levels dropped to the lowest in nearly 150 years as hot, dry weather grips Europe, threatening to disrupt a crucial route for transporting coal, fuel and industrial commodities across a large swath of the continent. The …

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Richmond's Kennedy High School temporarily moving classes due to toxic chemical found on campus

Officials say the closure is a precaution against long-term health risks. No reopening timeline has been set for the school.

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Richmond’s Kennedy High shut down after toxic chemical found beneath campus

The West Contra Costa Unified School District announced Monday that levels of a toxic chemical were found underneath Richmond’s Kennedy High School, prohibiting entry onto campus. According to a message from West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Cheryl Cotton, the Department of Toxic Substances Control said “there is no immediate risk to health and […] The post Richmond’s Kennedy High shut down after toxic chemical found beneath campus appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Rihanna Rocks Wildly Colorful Headdress With Jewel-Dripping Carnival Outfit Featuring Bold Cut-Outs For Barbados’ Kadooment Day Parade

The singer has made a home visit for the Crop Over festival many times in the past, but this year's bejeweled outfit with a dramatic feathered headdress set a new standard.

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Rob and Michele Reiner's children throw first pitches at Dodger game in tribute to late parents

The ceremonial first pitches from Jake and Romy Reiner were part of a tribute to their late parents. Director Rob Reiner was a lifelong Dodgers fan and a season ticket holder for nearly 60 years.

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Role Model Reflects on ‘Sally’ Success, Therapy & How Girlfriend Dakota Johnson Ended Up on His Album

The artist discusses the unexpected lessons that came from writing new album Chuck Timely & the Hourglass .

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Rubio Signals Progress in Hormuz Talks as Carriers Ramp Up Red Sea Crossings

The Secretary of State said he hopes a deal to normalize traffic in the waterway will happen "very shortly," while more container ships continue returning to the Suez Canal despite lingering security risks.

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Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 people killed in each country

The U.N. children's agency on Tuesday urged both countries to uphold international humanitarian law requiring the protection of children, citing recent deaths in Russia's Belgorod and Krasnodar regions, as well as in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions.

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SF issues 396 warnings under Mission Street vendor law aimed at curbing suspected stolen goods

The changes follow the approval of Senate Bill 276 by the California Senate last year. The legislation allows San Francisco to require street vendors selling merchandise to obtain permits as a way to crack down on the sale of stolen items.

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SFMTA report shows severe injury collisions up 8% on city streets in 2026

Residents say the data reflects what they experience on city streets. "It's kind of dangerous if you are a walker or a biker to be in this city," said San Francisco resident Martin Galaz.

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SF’s July 4 chaos: Bad planning, dead Waymos, and 1,000 people waiting for a bus

Internal records reveal “rushed” planning and Muni being unprepared for an onslaught of riders.

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STAT+: As Trump administration pushes court-ordered mental health care, a new report raises questions

A study of New York’s court-ordered care for people with serious mental health conditions adds to the research on this type of involuntary care.

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STAT+: Kennedy and Oz call Medicaid cuts ‘myths.’ It’s more complicated than that

Kennedy and Oz say Medicaid isn't being cut. But state Medicaid directors say new policies are likely to cause many people to lose coverage.

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Sale of Insolvent Glasgow Art Center’s Archive Would Be an ‘Irreversible Loss,’ Critics Warn

The collapse came despite a significant injection of public money.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Shares Hit by Trading Update

The Florence-based luxury company announced it returned to profit, but its stock fell on the Milan Stock Exchange on Tuesday.

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San Jose artist preserves fading Mexican art form

The hummingbird hanging beside 13-year-old Autumn Medina isn’t just another painting. Its purple, blue and green feathers remind her of her grandmother, who loved hummingbirds and whose yard was filled with the tiny birds every summer. The painting is in the style of maque y la laca perfilada, a traditional lacquer art form from the Mexican state... The post San Jose artist preserves fading Mexican art form appeared first on San José Spotlight .

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San Jose concertgoer David Granado Jr. dies after reportedly suffering brain injury at Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach; GoFundMe launched

A San Jose man's family is seeking answers after he reportedly suffered a brain injury while attending the Vans Warped Tour concert in Long Beach.

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San Mateo County college district asks voters to extend bond measure in November

This November, San Mateo County voters will be asked to extend an $848 million bond to support the improvement of 60-year-old facilities at the county’s three community college campuses.

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San Mateo County college district asks voters to extend bond measure in November

This November, San Mateo County voters will be asked to extend an $848 million bond to support the improvement of 60-year-old facilities at the county’s three community college campuses.

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San Sebastián Sets José Giovanni Retrospective Honoring French Crime Cinema Pioneer

The San Sebastián Film Festival will dedicate a 20-feature retrospective to José Giovanni, the French director, screenwriter and novelist who became one of the defining figures of the country’s postwar crime cinema. Running during the festival’s 74th edition, the program will span films released between 1960 and 2001, presenting almost all of Giovanni’s work as […]

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Saudi Aramco profits soar in second quarter as Iran war squeezes oil supply

The results come as oil supermajors have reported blowout quarterly profits, benefitting from higher fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war.

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Sea otter restoration offers lesson in why higher education needs the liberal arts

I WAS TRAINED in liberal arts educational models. I have been teaching these principles for more than 20 years in Oregon and California, including in the Bay Area. I want to be clear that this does not mean everyone must be taught to be a “liberal” in the current political sense of the term. It […] The post Sea otter restoration offers lesson in why higher education needs the liberal arts appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Senate faces long to-do list and little time before recess

The Senate is just days away from taking its month-long August recess, but Congress is also rapidly running out of time to avoid a government shutdown this fall and handle a host of other items. Lawmakers are scrambling to take action on everything from funding the Iran war to regulating cryptocurrency. Lisa Desjardins reports on the developments on Capitol Hill.

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Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction market" bets

Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.

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Shakira Says Her Days Spent With Uganda’s The Ghetto Kids for World Cup Halftime Show Were ‘Filled With Inexplicable Love’

“It was too hard to say goodbye to you,” the Colombian pop superstar writes to the East African dance troupe.

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So what’s the plan to bring down inflation? The new Fed chair and his White House allies say you shouldn’t ask.

Critics say Kevin Warsh’s determination to cool prices gains isn’t sufficient.

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South Florida Resident Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Firearms from Florida to Haiti as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Initiative

Jean Robert Casimir, 53, a naturalized U.S. citizen of Lauderhill, Florida, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to conspiracy, smuggling, and violations of U.S. export control law for his role in an extensive firearms trafficking operation through which he illegally exported at least 140 firearms to Haiti since 2020.

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Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles

SoCal Edison has claimed in lawsuits earlier this year that Los Angeles County agencies failed to send timely evacuation warnings to residents in east and west Altadena.

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SpaceX beats Wall Street expectations in first earnings release

SpaceX announced its first earnings since its June IPO, cutting its losses and growing its revenue more than expected.

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SpaceX made more revenue as an AI company than a space company

SpaceX's AI revenue grew more than three times to $2.6 billion from the year before, mostly because of deals that the company made to provide compute to other AI companies, according to SpaceX's quarterly earnings. The AI division, which the company said in its documents to go public was the source of most of its […] SpaceX's AI revenue grew more than three times to $2.6 billion from the year before, mostly because of deals that the company made to provide compute to other AI companies, according to SpaceX's quarterly earnings. The AI division, which the company said in its documents to go public was the source of most of its value, lost $1.5 billion this quarter, slightly less than in the same quarter last year. SpaceX made deals with Anthropic in May and Google in June to provide compute to the other two AI companies, putting it in competition with other neoclouds such as CoreWea

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SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected

The company run by Elon Musk reported $541 million in losses, or 9 cents per share, in the three months through June.

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Spanish Police Recover a 16th-Century Virgin Relief Stolen 16 Years Ago From Monastery

The relief was originally stolen in 2010 as part of a coordinated robbery of six hermitages.

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Spokane's 'urban conflagration' is a horrific repeat of Palisades, Eaton fires: Wilds, flames, destruction

As hundreds of California firefighters help battle the wildfires in Washington, parallels to the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires are seen.

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Spotify Hits Milestone of 300 Million Premium Subscribers

"We view the business as well positioned to deliver improved growth and margins in 2026 as we reinvest to support our long-term potential."

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Spotify hits record 300 million premium subscribers

In its latest earnings report, Spotify said it now has 300 million paying subscribers. The Swedish company said it's a 'milestone no audio streaming service has ever reached.'

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St. Vincent Wraps Orchestra-Backed Tour With Cinematic Hollywood Bowl Show

The inventive singer-songwriter-guitarist closed her two-month trek in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the Bowl's orchestra helping transform her discography into a theatrical experience.

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Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling.

U.S. stocks are entering what has historically been the weakest stretch of the year, but unusually bearish investor sentiment could help limit any pullback, according to Ned Davis Research.

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Stocks return to record highs. Investors who sat tight during the recent momentum crash are being rewarded.

The S&P 500 booked its 25th record close of 2026, after a 42-day break.

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Susanna Hoffs is finally ready to tell these old stories

Due Sept. 18 from her Baroque Folk label, "The List" — Hoffs' first set of original material in more than a decade — collects a dozen touching and witty songs based on tales from her life as an artist, wife, businessperson and mother.

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T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees

T-Mobile is launching a new financing option that will allow you to pay for a device, taxes, and fees over 36 months. In an update on Tuesday, T-Mobile says its new Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) Flex 36 requires no upfront payment and will come with a 0 percent APR for a limited time. Even if […] T-Mobile is launching a new financing option that will allow you to pay for a device, taxes, and fees over 36 months. In an update on Tuesday , T-Mobile says its new Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) Flex 36 requires no upfront payment and will come with a 0 percent APR for a limited time. Even if you are financing a device, carriers typically require you to pay sales tax, an activation fee, or a down payment at checkout. T-Mobile says its new plan eliminates that by allowing you to pay off all of these costs over time - though its website notes only "well-qualified customers" will pay $

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Taco Bell Met With Michigan on Parasite Weeks Before Recall

Michigan health authorities were in touch with Taco Bell’s parent company, Yum! Brands Inc., about a parasitic outbreak in early July, weeks before the company officially alerted consumers. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services held a call with …

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Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blames an extortionist for planting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public chat to get the app temporarily removed from Apple's App Store on Monday night. "Apple removed Telegram from the App Store before contacting us," Durov says in a post on X. "This creates a potential systemic risk for […] Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blames an extortionist for planting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public chat to get the app temporarily removed from Apple's App Store on Monday night. "Apple removed Telegram from the App Store before contacting us," Durov says in a post on X . "This creates a potential systemic risk for every mobile app that hosts user-generated content. If an app used by more than a billion people can be removed from the App Store without prior warning, any app can be." Durov adds, "Extortionists have found a way to manipulate Apple into

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Terran Last Gun’s Antique Accounting Ledgers Tell New Stories

The artist grew up on Montana’s Blackfeet Indian Reservation and shines new light on the American West.

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Texas AG Investigates Major Food Manufacturers for Misleading “Heart-Healthy” Labeling

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major food manufacturers that market their products as “heart-healthy,” alleging that many companies have adopted such labels on products that are high in added sugars, refined grains and inflammatory properties. As …

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Texas Hemp Industry Sues State for Violating Commerce Protections

Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal. On Friday, two hemp retailers and a distributor filed a …

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Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand

Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.

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The 11 Best Hotels in the Hamptons

From East Hampton, to Shelter Island, to Montauk, here are the best hotels in the Hamptons for your next weekend getaway.

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The Beauty of New York on a Summer Friday

On a recent summer evening, WWD captured the beauty of New Yorkers across neighborhoods — and asked about their favorite products, too.

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The Best Fall Fragrances Leave an Intoxicating Trail of Musk, Amber, and Leather

It’s time for spicy, gourmand, and powerhouse floral notes to come to the fore. The best fall fragrances by Maison Margiela, Tom Ford, Guerlain, and more match the depth of the season.

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The Best ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Backpacks for the School Year Ahead, Featuring 3D and Glow-In-The-Dark Designs

HUNTR/X, the Saja Boys and Derpy and Sussie get their own styles.

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The Box Office Comeback Finally Happened: “We’re All Breathing a Hell of a Lot Easier”

After years of doom and gloom, 2026 is on track to be the biggest year at the box office since the pandemic.

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The Boyle Heights warehouse fire ruined their summer. Now students want a ‘normal’ school year

Boyle Heights families have faced smoke, stench and pests. Los Angeles Unified says after deep cleaning, their campuses are safe.

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The Fraud Division Announces Charges Against 19 Defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid Schemes

The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) announced a major investment in combatting Medicaid fraud through a significant expansion of the Division’s Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an enforcement initiative uniting the Division’s Health Care Fraud Section with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Health Care Strike Force model has proven to be one of the most powerful tools in the federal enforcement arsenal, responsible nationally for the prosecution of over 6,200 defendants who collectively billed federal health care programs and private insurers more than $45 billion.

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The Hair Care Brands That Dominate AI Search

The top five brands capture roughly 50 percent of total hair care visibility on ChatGPT, findings from Avenue Z show.

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The Highest-Grossing Theater for ‘The Odyssey’ in 70MM Hadn’t Screened a New Movie in 35 Years

The last first-run film at L.A.'s historic Alex Theatre was 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' in 1991.

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The LA Olympics is expected to displace unhoused people living around venues. So what's the plan?

L.A. officials say people living on the streets will likely have to leave certain areas come 2028. They don't know how they'll be moved or who will pay for it.

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The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does

The camera flash will evolve into a multicolor LED that illuminates when your phone is face down.

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The Profoundly Simple Pleasures of a Girls Trip

For one author, an annual long weeekend with her five oldest friends has become akin to a sacred ritual.

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The next Xbox could play every Xbox game ever made

The next Xbox, Project Helix, could theoretically have the largest library of any home console. Not only will it play PC games, but we now know, courtesy of a leaked memo obtained by The Verge's Tom Warren, that it will run games from every generation of Xbox: the original 2001 Xbox, the 2005 Xbox 360, […] The next Xbox, Project Helix, could theoretically have the largest library of any home console. Not only will it play PC games , but we now know, courtesy of a leaked memo obtained by The Verge 's Tom Warren, that it will run games from every generation of Xbox: the original 2001 Xbox, the 2005 Xbox 360, the 2013 Xbox One, and the 2020 Xbox Series, as well as any new Helix titles. We already knew that Microsoft was bringing a limited sample of original Xbox games to PC , and we already knew it was prepping a way to digitize your Xbox One and Xbox Series discs . The leak fills in

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The number of people living outdoors in LA is growing. What does that mean for the mayor's race?

The latest numbers were a blow to an incumbent mayor who put homelessness at the top of her agenda.

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The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation

A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersection of art and health, part of our CANVAS coverage.

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The stock market soars. 5 reasons behind the big surge Tuesday

The Dow had its best day in nearly two months and the S&P 500 rose to new highs.

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The stock market’s brutal summer reset is finally over. Here is why Citadel Securities says it is time to buy again.

Citadel Securities strategist Scott Rubner said markets have gotten a “technical reset” and is ready to recommend buying stocks again.

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The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation

You have to imagine that the team at Game Freak is bursting with ideas. The studio puts out new mainline Pokémon adventures with a machinelike precision. But every so often it launches a curious experiment, whether it's an action title about a militarized elephant or turning horse races into a card game, showing that it's […] You have to imagine that the team at Game Freak is bursting with ideas. The studio puts out new mainline Pokémon adventures with a machinelike precision. But every so often it launches a curious experiment, whether it's an action title about a militarized elephant or turning horse races into a card game , showing that it's capable of more than the latest generation of pocket monsters. That's part of what makes the idea of Beast of Reincarnation so enticing. Here is an established studio breaking free of the franchise it has become known for to make

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The trade-off of graduating college early: No debt, but no job?

Students who graduate early still enter a tough job market. Here’s how to make sure that fast-tracking school doesn’t compromise your career.

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The ‘Magnificent Seven’ companies just did something they haven’t since ChatGPT was first released

The grouping of companies called the Magnificent Seven just did something that they haven’t since the introduction of ChatGPT sent the market into an artificial intelligence-sparked frenzy.

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These L.A. Childhood Sweethearts Held a Dinner-Party Wedding at République

‘Black-ish’ star Marcus Scribner and Gracie Globerman tied the knot at the iconic Los Angeles restaurant after a night at the Chateau Marmont, with the bride wearing entirely vintage for their hometown celebration.

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This $19 Charger Pulls Triple Duty to Power Up Your Phone, Watch and Earbuds at the Same Time

The 3-in-1 charging station can power up your tech essentials in minutes.

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This Spokane Bootmaker Is Offering Its HQ as a Recovery Space to Firefighters Battling the Area’s Raging Wildfires

JK Boots will also be giving away 50 pairs of handmade boots to active firefighting personnel at no charge.

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This popular morning news team made headlines after being fired. Its reunion is a sweet comeback

Former 'Good Day L.A.' hosts Steve Edwards, Dorothy Lucey and Jillian Barberie have brought their freewheeling chemistry to the 'So Unanchored' podcast, reigniting the dynamic that made them popular.

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Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters

Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in.

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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post.

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Todrick Hall’s ‘Midnight’ Announces Full Cast and Creative Team Ahead of New York Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Todrick Hall’s “Midnight” will make its North American premiere this fall off Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre following two sold-out engagements in London. Joining Hall in the cast will be Jeremy Beloate (“The Voice”), Jimmy Brewer (“Shucked”), Kennedy Caughell (“Hell’s Kitchen”), Dwayne Clark (“Shucked”), Sidney DuPont (Tony Award nominee, “Paradise Square”), Ayana George (“MJ […]

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Tod’s Names Thai Star Becky Armstrong Brand Ambassador

The actress, singer and model is to attend Tod’s spring 2027 fashion show in Milan on Sept. 25.

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Tokyo’s TIFFCOM 2026 Expands IP Market, Adds AI and Anime Conferences

TIFFCOM will expand its Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake for its 2026 edition, running Oct. 28–30 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan, with a conference program adding sessions on AI and anime. The Tokyo-based content market, affiliated with the Tokyo International Film Festival, is jointly organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade […]

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Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it

Congress set ownership limit at 39%, but FCC claims authority to kill the rule.

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Too many horses? Woodside’s stable rules come under scrutiny

When Munish Manrao and his family moved into a home on Glencrag Way in Woodside, they brought their palomino horse Bling. Two years later, they brought a second horse, Billie, onto the .45-acre property. And that’s where Manrao ran into trouble.

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Too many horses? Woodside’s stable rules come under scrutiny

When Munish Manrao and his family moved into a home on Glencrag Way in Woodside, they brought their palomino horse Bling. Two years later, they brought a second horse, Billie, onto the .45-acre property. And that’s where Manrao ran into trouble.

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Top 100 Apparel Brands Ranked by Annual Sales

The top publicly traded companies include luxury and sportswear brands that are global powerhouses.

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Top Calif. law firms are asking students to apply earlier and earlier

Big law firms are racing to hire students earlier than ever.

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Top California law firms now want students to apply as they start school

Big law firms are racing to hire students earlier than ever.

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Top commander of elite L.A. County sheriff's unit leaves job amid dishonesty probe

An internal memo reviewed by The Times said Cmdr. Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the special enforcement bureau at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, was recommended for discharge after violating policies on dishonesty.

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Traders are using options to chase a runaway rebound in stocks, pushing the market even higher

Stocks have shot higher over the past four trading sessions, and investors who are worried about missing out are piling into bullish options bets just to try to keep up.

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Trans federal employees sue over revoked health coverage

Expanded retatrutide access, the cost of the 2025 measles outbreak, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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Trashcan Sinatras’ John Douglas Dies at 62

The news arrives four days after the release of their new album Ever the Optimist

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Trinidadian Soca Icon Denise Belfon Reveals How Drake Helped Her Receive Royalties From ‘Work’ for the First Time in 30 Years

Belfon also opens up about finally releasing her very first album, several decades into her career.

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Trump Claimed Our Election System is Vulnerable. Then He Dismantled Cyber Defenses

From online disinformation to foreign meddling and the risks new technology poses, what are the actual vulnerabilities of our election system?

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Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting

Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.

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Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in escalation of spat with Lula

Officials said the step had been delayed several times to give Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva room to back down, something he did not do.

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Trump administration to close 5 smaller US consulates

The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to close five smaller U.S. embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia and the Western Hemisphere

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Trump killed the Digital Equity Act, but US was forced to bring part of it back

$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.

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Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

President Donald Trump said major oil companies are earning excessive profits because of high oil prices.

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Trump takes trip to West Coast to tout the economy, something polls show he's weak on

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues.

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Trump's arch could disrupt the significance of many of Washington's historical sites, National Park Service says

The report says the arch would break alignment between the Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge and Arlington House, formerly Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's home.

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Trump's arch could harm integrity of many Washington historical sites, report says

President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its planned location

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Two Houston Gang Leaders Convicted at Trial for Ordering Drive-by Murder of Innocent Bystander

 A federal jury has convicted the last of six members of the violent 103 street gang charged for ordering a retaliatory shooting that ended the life of an innocent bystander.

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UBS Fined $125M by US Regulators for Money Laundering Violations

UBS was fined $125 million by U.S. regulators on Aug. 3 for violating the Bank Secrecy Act, the largest civil fine ever against a broker-dealer for violating the main U.S. anti-money laundering law. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial …

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UMG Reported a 5.3% Increase in Revenue — So Why Did Its Stock Drop 25%?

The company's share price plummeted in the wake of its earnings release. Billboard analyzes the reasons behind the dip.

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US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient

U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from Iran war

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Upstart’s AI upgrades pay off, as a pickup in loan growth helps send the stock higher

The AI lending company says it’s enhanced its model to better assess the risk of borrowers.

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Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles, California officials say

A utility's idle transmission tower caused the 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles, California officials say.

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Valeria Luiselli Knows the Best Place to Get Tacos in Mexico City

The New York City Booker Prize nominee—whose new novel is out this month—recommends her favorite places in Mexico’s capital.

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Vallejo police show body camera footage from July fatal shooting at town hall

A fatal shooting by Vallejo Police in July involved thirty seconds of gunfire exchanged between officers and a man suspected of carjacking, according to body camera footage shown by the Vallejo Police Department in a short town hall on Monday. Upwards of 40 residents, city leaders, family members and police filled a room at Griffin […] The post Vallejo police show body camera footage from July fatal shooting at town hall appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Vicki Wickham, Influential Music Television Producer and Dusty Springfield Manager, Dies at 87

Wickham served as talent booker of ITV’s Ready, Steady, Go! , a live pop performance show.

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Video released in fatal Vallejo police shooting of carjacking suspect; pregnant girlfriend speaks

The pregnant girlfriend of a carjacking suspect shot and killed in a shootout with Vallejo police became emotional as she listened to the gunfire recordings during a community meeting following the city's first fatal shooting by an officer in six years.

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Visa guts executives who were paid nearly $500K in latest round of AI layoffs

The cuts are intended to make room for artificial intelligence.

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WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Blanche nomination for attorney general

The Senate Judiciary Committee's vote follows a deal struck late Sunday between Blanche and GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who had demanded written assurances about the settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns.

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Washington Man Charged With Starting Devastating Spokane Fire

A 37-year-old Washington State man has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with one of the wildfires that is devastating Spokane, the County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Aaron Farinacci, of Spokane, was taken into custody at …

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Watch Bono and Eddie Vedder Perform at Glen Hansard’s Funeral

Mourners including Bono, Vedder, Hozier, the Edge, Imelda May, and many others gathered in Dublin to honor the late singer-songwriter

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Watch Chance the Rapper Revisit Reflective Track ‘Same Drugs’ on ‘Fallon’

The rapper is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his seminal mixtape Coloring Book

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Watsonville activists use Strawberry Festival stage to protest pesticides

Protester crowned honorary Queen of the Patch The post Watsonville activists use Strawberry Festival stage to protest pesticides appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .

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Wayfair stock jumps more than 15% as retailer posts strongest U.S. growth since 2020

Wayfair, a pandemic darling that's seen sales slow since lockdown orders were lifted, posted its strongest U.S. growth since 2020 during its second quarter.

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What Happened to the Boy From ‘Boyhood’? Ellar Coltrane on 12 Years of Linklater’s Classic, Coming to Set High and More

When Richard Linklater released “Boyhood” in 2014, moviegoers had never seen anything quite like it. Filmed over the space of 12 years, the coming-of-age classic followed a Texas family living through divorce, moving and growing up, with the cast returning at intervals to film episodes as the children grew up. The groundbreaking result came thisclose […]

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What was the world’s hottest stock market is now hunting ground for short sellers

South Korea’s once-surging market is now a haven for short sellers.

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What we know about the victims of the In-n-Out mass shooting

Ashley Garibay, who typically worked at an In-N-Out in Stockton, where she lived, often traveled across the U.S. to help open new stores and was doing that in Twin Falls when the gunman opened fire, the family said in its statement

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Which Countries Are Best at Circularity? New Study Highlights Textile Recycling Leaders

The study also looked at the secondhand clothing market.

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Which version of Gavin Newsom will voters see if he runs for president?

Gavin Newsom has been trying to adjust his image as he positions himself for a potential presidential bid, but that can be tricky in an era of political volatility.

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Why Michigan voters are hearing 'communist' as they vote Tuesday

President Donald Trump and Republican allies are escalating attacks that label Democrats communists after progressive candidates won elections and primaries.

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Why R&D Waste Persists Despite Widespread AI Adoption

This report examines R&D waste and how AI adoption has outpaced the intelligence needed to make consequential decisions well. What Attendees will Learn Where R&D budget is lost. More than a third of organizations spend 25 to 40 percent of their R&D budget on projects that never reach market. Why projects fail late. Almost half of teams estimate over one million dollars in wasted investment for each project killed during development or testing. Why AI adoption has not closed the gap. Most organizations apply AI to execution tasks such as data analysis and modeling rather than to decision support. Where intelligence matters most. Respondents say better access to intelligence has the greatest value at early ideation and feasibility before significant investment is committed. Download this free whitepaper now!

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Wildfire smoke from Pacific Northwest prompts Bay Area air quality advisory

The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to drift into the region. While the district said pollution levels are not expected to exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 24-hour health standard for fine particulate matter — which measures the […] The post Wildfire smoke from Pacific Northwest prompts Bay Area air quality advisory appeared first on Local News Matters .

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With One Easy Swap, Hailey Bieber Turns a Dinner Staple Into a Protein-Packed Dish

“Don’t knock it until you try it,” the beauty entrepreneur says.

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With new LP 'Ruido Tovar,' Camilo Lara wants to take cumbias into the future

"Ruido Tovar" is the new collaboration between Mexican Institute of Sound's Camilo Lara and the Meridian Brothers' Eblis Álvarez — with a surprise cameo from Beck

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Woodside Fire along Sonoma coast reaches 65% containment, holds at 152 acres

The Woodside Fire burning along the Sonoma County coast remained at 152 acres and 65% containment Monday evening, according to Cal Fire. Fire crews contained three spot fires Sunday that were sparked by the blaze as the size of the fire has held steady at 152 acres. Total resources assigned include six fire engines, three […] The post Woodside Fire along Sonoma coast reaches 65% containment, holds at 152 acres appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Yes, Emily Wilson, Odysseus has been changed for the movie. Deal with it

Critical swords are clashing, but there's a way to cut through the debate and really talk about how we review art.

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Yes, That ‘Summer Cold’ Really Might Be COVID (Again). What to Know About Bay Area Viral Levels

COVID-19 levels in Bay Area wastewater are up again this summer — as if you needed another thing to worry about. Here’s what to know about your risk.

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You Can't Be Messy Online Anymore. Where To Next?

Mainstream social platforms have become too commercial for culture to flourish. As creativity migrates to smaller platforms built on participation rather than performance, brands must rethink not just how they show up, but whether they even should.

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You're invited... to find out how 4 Emmy hopefuls reinvented the TV wedding dress code

At the nuptials on 'Love Story,' 'Hacks,' 'Bridgerton' and 'The Gilded Age,' the guests may not upstage the bride and groom. But they certainly come close.

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Zalando Lowers Outlook as Underlying Growth Slows in Q2

The German fashion platform’s revenue jumped 20.8 percent in the second quarter, boosted mostly by its acquisition of its former rival About You, while masking a lower 1.1 pro forma rate.

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‘An incorrigible menace’: Feds paint a damning picture of a San Francisco fraudster

After months on the lam, “Lucky Luke” Brugnara, who once fled on foot from federal court, faces fraud charges for buying a house with $400,000 in Covid relief funds.

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‘Baywatch’ Swims to Prime Video in Canada, Latin America, India and Europe

“Baywatch” is heading to Canada, India and Europe, among other territories, thanks to a new multi-territory between international distributor Fremantle and Prime Video. The pact also includes the original series’ complete back catalogue, including spin-off “Baywatch Hawaii.” Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Benelux, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, Canada, Latin America and India will be able to […]

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‘Dear ChatGPT, How Do I Talk to Gen Alpha?’

Future Snoops has an advice for brands on how to talk to the generation that grew up with AI.

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‘Free Leo’: Family, advocates mark 8 months since Bay Area man’s ICE detention

Monday marked eight months since the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Leo Oliveira Xavier, 33, during what was supposed to be a routine immigration check-in at the agency’s field office in San Francisco. According to a GoFundMe campaign started by Xavier’s sponsor, Colin Andrew Logan, the 33-year-old came to the U.S. from Brazil in […] The post ‘Free Leo’: Family, advocates mark 8 months since Bay Area man’s ICE detention appeared first on Local News Matters .

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‘Ice Cream Man’ Review: Eli Roth’s Children-of-the-Damned Splatter Movie Is No Treat

It’s a "Village of the Damned" meets "Weapons" meets the opening scene of "Halloween" situation. But those movies all tower over "Ice Cream Man," a hyped-up one-joke kiddie zombie splatter film.

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‘Ice Cream Man’ Review: Eli Roth’s Small-Town Horror Flick Is for Diehard Slasher Fans, and Absolutely No One Else

Children turn into homicidal zombies after eating the wares of a demonic vendor in the 'Hostel' director's latest film.

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‘New Girl’ Stars to Reunite for Honor at Chrysalis Butterfly Ball

Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone and Damon Wayans Jr. will come together at the Oct. 10 event, 15 years after the hit show premiered.

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‘Not healthy’ LLM use is more common than you think

Hank Green, a popular YouTuber and science communicator, said he is stepping back from production amid intense criticism over his use of AI. Green described his AI usage as "not healthy," but stressed that he used it for finding research sources and not to write scripts. Much of the ensuing firestorm in this corner of […] Hank Green, a popular YouTuber and science communicator, said he is stepping back from production amid intense criticism over his use of AI. Green described his AI usage as "not healthy," but stressed that he used it for finding research sources and not to write scripts. Much of the ensuing firestorm in this corner of the internet has centered on how a creator can square a brand built on authenticity and credibility with a technology trained on the (often uncompensated) works of others, and which has a well-known tendency to generate plausible-sounding falsehoods.

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‘Real Housewives’ Star Teresa Giudice Opens Up: “I Never in a Million Years Thought I Would Go to Prison”

The 'New Jersey' Housewife explained to The Hollywood Reporter why she let Bravo's cameras capture her most difficult years, which included her incarceration and the end of her marriage to Joe Giudice.

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‘Section 415’ podcast: Analyzing the Giants’ dizzying trade deadline

The president of baseball operations expected to contend this season. The team’s terrible record forced him to sell at the trade deadline.

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‘Soulm8te’ Director Kate Dolan on Her Twisty Journey After ‘M3GAN 2.0’ and What That Ending Could Mean

The filmmaker opens up about the decision to move the AI doll spinoff from theaters to home entertainment, crafting an erotic thriller within the franchise and the "funny comparisons" to 'Obsession.'

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Lands Biggest Opening Weekend in Middle East Box Office History

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has broken box office records across the Middle East, scoring the region’s biggest opening of all time, according to Empire Entertainment, which serves as exclusive theatrical distributor for Sony Pictures across the region. Across the four-day period of July 30 to Aug. 2, “Brand New Day” generated a total $18.4 million from […]

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Star Jacob Batalon Talks the Ending, Spidey Tracker and the Scene That Shut Down Filming

Batalon discusses the handshake heard around the world and what it means for the future of the Tom Holland-led 'Spider-Man' films: "It seems a little open-ended."

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‘Ted Lasso’ Makes Long-Awaited Return: When and Where to Watch Season 4 Online

Over three years later, Jason Sudeikis and crew are back for another go-around of the beloved dramedy.

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‘The Day of the Jackal’ Producer Carnival Films Acquires Television Rights to Sarah Pinborough’s Murder Mystery ‘They Say a Girl Died Here’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Day of the Jackal” producer Carnival Films have snapped up the rights to develop Sarah Pinborough’s upcoming novel “They Say a Girl Died Here” for television. The murder mystery, which is set to be published at the end of this month, follows university drop-out Anna Maybourne as she accompanies her mother, sister and grandmother […]

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‘The Odyssey’ Star Samantha Morton ‘Hasn’t Worked for a Year’ After Making Nolan’s Epic Because ‘I’m 49’ Years Old and ‘There’s Other Good Actors Out There’

Samantha Morton revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she has been out of acting work for an entire year since wrapping production on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in 2025. The two-time Oscar nominee attributed her age as the reason why. “I haven’t worked for a year since making ‘The Odyssey,’ you know, and I’ve […]

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‘The Voice’ Is Getting a Celebrity Spinoff With Keke Palmer as Host and Joe Jonas Coaching

Actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, comedians and reality TV stars will all compete.

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