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503 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
California
A battle is brewing in Sunset Square, where residents are fighting over HPOZ rules. Some say the historic protections are saving the neighborhood. Others claim they're destroying it.
Bay Area
"I'm super thankful for him saving my life," said 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai about the teen lifeguard who pulled him from a violent rip current. Nathaniel says much of the experience remains a blur, but he vividly remembers fearing for his life as the massive waves dragged him under.
California
'The Pitt' stars Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy and Gerran Howell, all nominated for an Emmy for supporting actor in a drama, explain the series' steep learning curve.
Bay Area
Ryan Murphy's latest FX series, "The Shards," transports viewers to 1980s Los Angeles, where privilege, wealth and fear collide in a suspense-filled adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' bestselling novel.
California
Walt Disney Co. reported a 6% bump in revenue and 21% boost in segment operating income during its fiscal third quarter earnings call on Wednesday.
Culture
From minimalist mini dresses to maximalist printed pants, 14 editors share their go-to beach vacation outfits.
California
Officials cite Linda Blair's dog kennel operation for housing too many dogs and operating without a license among other violations.
Bay Area
Three people were killed and another was injured in a shooting Wednesday morning in Caswell County, North Carolina, authorities said.
News
The three people killed when a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho have been identified as two out-of-state residents and a man from the area known for helping others get sober
Markets
Analysts noted that the company delivered muted upside with its results, underwhelmed some investors with its margin outlook and was simply up against high expectations.
Bay Area
The incident occurred while the toddler and her sibling were at a babysitter's house on July 23, according to police.
California
Police have found a 3-year-old boy who was kidnapped during a home invasion in Van Nuys on Wednesday morning.
Culture
From trouser-like straight-legs to ultra-light washes, here are eight denim styles we spotted on the fall runways—all ready for you to shop.
California
The effort comes amid skyrocketing home prices driven by the artificial intelligence boom in San Francisco and a shift toward tougher-on-crime policing and prosecution.
Technology
“Ukraine has a rich culinary history that goes way back, and my goal is to reclaim it,” says chef and author Anna Voloshyna.
California
A 10-foot sculpture of a golden trophy made for President Trump by the anonymous arts activist group Secret Handshake is officially on tour, with an Instagram page and appearances in D.C., New York and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Bay Area
State Sen. Aisha Wahab is the frontrunner in the race, but a $2 million ad campaign is trying to derail her.
California
The spadefoot's presence here more than 1 million years ago is helping researchers understand how the Ice Age changed our region.
Bay Area
With a panicked rental market comes a surge of scams — including one the city’s watchdogs have never seen before.
Markets
ADP said U.S. businesses created just 44,000 new jobs in July — the smallest increase in six months — in another sign of a sluggish labor market in which hiring is unusually soft.
Technology
Artificial intelligence is fueling more than half of cybercrime in Africa, enabling criminals to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks as financial losses continue to mount, a new study found. “Cybercrime has emerged as one of the most significant criminal threats …
Technology
The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.
Technology
President Donald Trump's administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, an Associated Press investigation found.
Technology
Abdul El-Sayed is the likely winner in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, setting up a context with former Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election.
Technology
Disney is interested in "price-sensitive" streaming customers.
Markets
The S&P 500 has enjoyed an epic rally over the past five days — but the advance may be more mechanical and driven by options positioning, rather than by an improvement in investors’ fundamental outlook.
Bay Area
The Bay Area Air District extended an air quality advisory until Thursday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to continue to affect the region.
Bay Area
The Bay Area Air District extended an air quality advisory until Thursday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to continue to affect the region.
Bay Area
The Bay Area Air District extended an air quality advisory until Thursday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to continue to affect the region.
California
The largest spending so far appears to be Airbnb in support of Karen Bass, and the LAPD officers’ union and a major landlord company against Nithya Raman.
California
Supervisors voted 3-2 to study the economic impacts of the initiative, which would raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour in unincorporated areas and on county property, before sending it to voters.
California
The Alameda County Public Health Department will be offering free vaccinations for students and school staff this Wednesday at a back-to-school clinic in Oakland. The clinic will be held at 9 a.m. at the Oakland Unified School District Student Welcome Center, 746 Grand Ave. It will offer school-required vaccines, as well as HPV, flu and […] The post Alameda County holds free vaccination clinic for students, school staff Wednesday appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Under the plan, larger employers would be required to reach the $30 hourly wage sooner, while smaller businesses would have more than a decade to comply.
Markets
Allianz SE agreed to buy the asset management unit of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Ltd., marking the German insurer’s second major deal in recent days as Chief Executive Officer Oliver Baete pursues growth in the region. Allianz Global Investors, an …
Technology
Jeff Dean, Google’s chief scientist and one of its first employees, is leaving to launch his own company.
Bay Area
An East San Jose school district has joined a growing effort among local education leaders in opposing a planned federal immigration facility in South County. Supporters said it reaffirms the district’s commitment to protecting immigrant students and families. The Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees on Tuesday approved a resolution opposing the proposed facility in... The post Alum Rock trustees oppose ICE facility in South County appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
These compact and portable options serve chill vibes even during summer's hottest days.
Markets
Amazon.com Inc.’s Zoox robotaxi division will start charging fares next week in Las Vegas, marking a first in the U.S. for autonomous vehicles without driver controls. Zoox will charge Vegas customers starting Aug. 10, with fares calculated from a base …
California
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office told The Times in an emailed statement that it received an influx of calls Tuesday reporting that an individual was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.
Culture
“A film is coming to you soon about Amyl And The Sniffers doing country covers of our own songs,” reads a post on their socials.
Technology
The actress and activst embodies the brand's commitment to empowering women and supporting breast cancer awareness initiatives.
Technology
It's the latest cybersecurity incident involving frontier models developed by Anthropic and OpenAI.
Technology
Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.
Technology
Apple’s most affordable laptop, the MacBook Neo, is available once again at its pre-price hike price. All four colors are currently discounted and available refurbished through the company, with the base 256GB model listed for $599 (usually $699 new), and the upgraded version with 512GB of storage and TouchID selling for $679 (usually $799). The […] Apple’s MacBook Neo comes in four different colors. | Image: The Verge Apple’s most affordable laptop, the MacBook Neo , is available once again at its pre-price hike price. All four colors are currently discounted and available refurbished through the company, with the base 256GB model listed for $599 (usually $699 new), and the upgraded version with 512GB of storage and TouchID selling for $679 (usually $799). The laptops have a one-year manufacturer warranty, with the option to purchase an extended AppleCare plan. MacBook Neo Apple&#
California
What Prop. 40 supporters don't get is that you can only smack a goose so much to give more until it bites back, which is what California billionaires are increasingly doing by throwing their cash around to defeat any political candidate exuding a whiff of progressivism.
Technology
Since taking office in May, Warsh has implemented several measures that reverse decades of Fed culture.
Bay Area
Junior Bergen, a seventh-round draft pick in 2025, could supplant Jacob Cowing on San Francisco’s depth chart.
Technology
The repatriated human remains include 17 skulls and one sample of hair, which have been in the museum’s collection since the late 19th century
Technology
Avi Nash has joined the upcoming FX series “Disinherited” in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Nash will appear alongside previously announced leads Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen as well as fellow cast members Alan Ruck, Katja Herbers, Eddie Marsan and Jonathan Higginbotham. The logline for the show states that Pedretti and Allen […]
Technology
BMW's "special surprise" partnership with Sony-Marvel is getting some backlash online: "Insanely dystopian."
Science
The city wants to stop health crises before they happen and is creating a new service to do that when people call 911.
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Dire water conditions, missed deadlines and uncertainty on the Colorado River are complicating critical water decisions in California. No single state, water agency or federal official has shown the power, or the will, to break the deadlock among Colorado River basin states over […]
Technology
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Dire water conditions, missed deadlines and uncertainty on the Colorado River are complicating critical water decisions in California. No single state, water agency or federal official has shown the power, or the will, to break the deadlock among Colorado River basin states over […]
California
No long-term deal means water agencies around California and the West are stuck guessing how deep cuts on the Colorado River will go.
Technology
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Dire water conditions, missed deadlines and uncertainty on the Colorado River are complicating critical water decisions in California. No single state, water agency or federal official has shown the power, or the will, to break the deadlock among Colorado River basin states over […]
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Dire water conditions, missed deadlines and uncertainty on the Colorado River are complicating critical water decisions in California. No single state, water agency or federal official has shown the power, or the will, to break the deadlock among Colorado River basin states over […]
Culture
Tuesday night's (Aug. 4) show in Lexington was originally booked for March, but postponed due to the singer's recovery from lung cancer treatment.
Technology
The star's show in Kentucky was pushed back due to "unforeseen circumstances"
Culture
Baum und Pferdgarten Copenhagen Spring 2027
Technology
Bella Thorne revealed on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she was aggressively pitted against her “Shake It Off” co-star Zendaya amid the height of their Disney stardom. The two actors became household names among Disney Channel viewers for playing CeCe Jones (Thorne) and Rocky Blue (Zendaya) on “Shake It Off,” […]
Bay Area
Freebie of the week: Those who grew up hearing Steely Dan, which was founded in 1971, likely shared two reactions to the groundbreaking band. The first was amazement and joy at the sheer breadth of musical styles and tunes that Walter Brecker, Donald Fagen and company unleashed in classic albums such as “Can’t Buy a Thrill,” “Pretzel Logic” and “Aja.” From the explosive energy of […] The post Best Bets: Aja Vu, San Jose Jazz, Wes Anderson tribute, ‘Turn of the Screw,’ Cabrillo Contemporary Music appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
RiverFest, Shakespearean robots, National Oyster Day and more of the best things to do around L.A. and Southern California this weekend and beyond.
Culture
The four-track EP dropped in the small hours of Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), and features contributions from JAŸ-Z on two cuts.
Technology
In September, Bicester Village will unveil a mile-long open-air installation featuring life-size cutout characters and large-scale murals from Cook's most popular paintings.
Culture
Bad Bunny continues to dominate the Hot Latin Songs chart with several tracks off his album ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ and Karol G comes in strong with a new song “Matadora.” NarratorHere’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated August 8th. Calle 24 and Fuerza Regida move up to No. 10. […]
Technology
The onetime L.A. mayoral candidate extensively restored his luxury shopping center, which remained intact as much of the surrounding commercial district was destroyed.
Technology
“We can ship higher-quality products much, much more quickly,” an executive said in the wake of the company’s better-than-expected earnings report
News
Trees that took a millennium to grow can be felled in under an hour.
Technology
Music publications Revolver and Goldmine have also been gutted by owners Veeps and Live Nation
Technology
Researchers injected mice with a protein derived from frogs to save them from the same kind of shellfish poisoning that affects people.
Bay Area
Rookie Bryce Eldridge said a group of young players is motivated to help the rookie manager build a winning culture in San Francisco.
Technology
The lawsuit sets a legal battle of whether Amazon is liable for faulty products.
California
Candidates backed by right-wing group Reform California defeated establishment picks in June. Now, party leaders are choosing to adapt to its tactics.
California
A federal judge held the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for not disclosing records related to the cellphone communications of immigration agents in Los Angeles.
California
Attempts to paper over chronic deficits facing school districts in Sacramento and Los Angeles are similar to the efforts to close statewide budget holes.
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Bay Area
Chef Pervaiz Shallwani, who is an award-winning journalist, recently got his first brick-and-mortar location inside Time Out Market in Brooklyn.
Culture
Connor Riley Moucka, 26, of Kitchener, Ontario, pleaded guilty today to a widespread computer hacking conspiracy that resulted in the compromise of over 165 victim organizations, the theft of billions of sensitive customer records and the extortion of numerous victims.
Technology
Kuala Lumpur genre outfit Abnormal Studios has taken on worldwide international sales for “Ali & Ben’s Spicy Meats,” a Malaysian cannibal black comedy-horror from sibling filmmakers Iskander and Feisal Azizuddin. The company plans to launch the title at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan this October. The ninth independent feature from the […]
Technology
The Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo parent had a stronger first quarter, but pointed to trouble brewing later in the fiscal year.
Technology
Wisdom Kaye and Quen Blackwell appear alongside Cardi in the Western-themed ad spot.
Technology
Carson Daly has commented on why Keke Palmer is hosting “The Voice: Celebrity,” an upcoming spinoff of the NBC singing competition he’s hosted for 15 years. After praising the new series as a “fun, new idea” that he’s “been talking about on ‘The Today Show’ for a while now,” he wrote in an Instagram caption […]
California
In a lawsuit filed Monday, a concert production company is seeking damages from a contractor for trademark infringement, false advertising and defective construction at the iconic San Francisco venue The Castro Theatre. Another Planet Entertainment is a Berkeley-based company that, along with its affiliates, operates venues including The Castro, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, The […] The post Castro Theatre operator sues contractor, alleges faulty work, trademark infringement appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
The privately-held company declined to comment on a Bloomberg report that comparable revenue rose 16 percent, fueled by "Blazymania."
Technology
Miu Miu climbed two places to second, riding a 30 percent increase in demand for crochet bags, sunglasses and its ongoing New Balance collaboration with Coco Gauff.
Culture
The generation that went to No Doubt concerts and was hypnotized by Erin Brockovich’s cherry red bra straps is all grown up. Now, bras have never been more intentionally visible.
Culture
The 26th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert is set for October.
Technology
Lucky Brand will spotlight emerging talent throughout the year.
Technology
The new show will see the actor have "candid conversations with some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, music and popular culture."
Culture
Bottom's up!
Technology
Beijing's move to tax offshore trusts, long used by China's ultra-rich to hold money, has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.
Technology
"I think the lesson isn’t that Google is uniquely bad; I think it’s that institutions are not people,” says Stapleton.
California
Disney said 58 brands have bought time on the game, which is the most-watched TV event of the year.
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last year allowing Californians to kill non native mute swans. It appeared to have worked.
Technology
Finding his way beyond father Philip Seymour Hoffman’s formidable shadow, the 23-year-old ‘I Want Your Sex’ and ‘Artificial’ star is embracing kink, channeling his inner tech bro and getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
Bay Area
Critics of the Oakland Police Department are calling for the release of documents and videos relating to a fatal officer-involved shooting last month. “This is what happens when a police department with a long history of violence is allowed to control the evidence, control the timeline, and control the story after taking someone’s life,” Cat […] The post Critics call for Oakland police to release documents on July officer-involved shooting appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Company noted for building quantum annealers now also making gate-based hardware.
Markets
The green excavator scooped another heap of arid dirt and rocks before swiveling around to deposit the load onto barges ready to be sunk deep into the Danube River. Watched by a group of workers in the scorching Romanian heat, …
Technology
Out October 9, Richard’s first solo LP in five years completes a trilogy with 2019’s New Breed and 2021’s Second Line: An Electro Revival
Technology
The singer previews the record, out in October, with the new single “Enough”
Culture
Delta, the superstar Sydneysider, performed her classic “Born To Try,” a medley of her hits, and dueted with Cammy Barnes on "You're The Voice."
Technology
The former ingredient developer is launching Tome, which features a once-weekly $45 spicule treatment meant to accelerate skin rejuvenation.
California
Independent scientists said it appears a SpaceX rocket, about the size of a school bus, has crashed into the moon.
Technology
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro admitted on the company’s latest earnings call that “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” and the live-action “Moana” remake both underperformed at the box office this summer, although he maintained that both titles were not outright busts for the studio as they contributed to merchandise sales, drove people to theme parks […]
Technology
While there were no launch announcements Wednesday, CEO Josh D'Amaro said it's "definitely something" the company is considering.
Technology
Disney is looking to join the free streaming channel boom as newly named CEO Josh D’Amaro doubles down on streaming as one of two key pillars to drive future growth. During Disney’s quarterly earnings call, D’Amaro confirmed that Disney is considering launching FAST channels as a means of expanding its streaming advertising industry and for […]
Technology
Disney said it had sold out all its commercial inventory tied to its coming 2027 telecast of Super Bowl LXI, showing a remarkable push to a financial touchdown that seemed in danger of being blocked just a few weeks ago. Hugh Johnston, the company’s chief financial officer, announced the close out of ad sales tied […]
Technology
Disney posted mixed results for the June 2026 quarter, as Disney+ and Hulu continued to boost profits and the theme parks division turning in solid performance. And Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro revealed his latest move to restructure the media conglomerate’s operations: He’s moving most of consumer products out of Disney Experiences and into the entertainment […]
Technology
Creators on TikTok will get access to Disney photo and video assets if they opt-in to the program, with their videos living on both platforms.
Technology
Disney is introducing fan-created TikTok content to its Disney Plus app in its latest attempt to break into short-form creator videos. The Walt Disney Company announced today that it's partnering with TikTok to bring "an expansive collection of thoughtfully curated Disney-centric fan-created content" to the Verts video feed it launched on Disney Plus earlier this […] Disney is introducing fan-created TikTok content to its Disney Plus app in its latest attempt to break into short-form creator videos. The Walt Disney Company announced today that it's partnering with TikTok to bring "an expansive collection of thoughtfully curated Disney-centric fan-created content" to the Verts video feed it launched on Disney Plus earlier this year, providing creators with access to assets from "hundreds" of movies and TV shows. The partnership will be piloted in the US "in the coming months," accor
Technology
Disney is considering a free streaming product as advertising takes a bigger role in making streaming profitable.
California
Disneyland's costumed character and parade workers say Disney's current contract proposal leaves out paid parental leave, cuts a paid holiday and offers no first-year raise.
Technology
The same-day delivery firm will manufacture and operate in-house drones after securing Part 135 certification, as Walmart and Amazon continue expanding their airborne delivery networks.
California
Conducting Mahler's 'Resurrection,' Gustavo Dudamel serves as an L.A. symbol of optimism in Salzburg in the aftermath of the Venezuelan earthquakes.
Technology
The beauty company, which owns the eponymous E.l.f. Brand, Naturium and Rhode, has pushed up its full-year fiscal 2027 sales forecast to between $1.93 billion and $1.96 billion.
Technology
E.l.f. Beauty received $50 million in tariff refunds during its fiscal first quarter, leading profits to nearly double.
Technology
ESPN has lined up its fourth annual “Creator Network” of digital stars who will fan out across the country to promote the 2026 NFL season that is set to culminate with the Super Bowl airing on ESPN for the first time. The five members of the cohort for this year are, as described by ESPN: […]
Technology
The V4 Superchargers will show up in the Tesla nav app and have NACS and CCS1 plugs.
Technology
Insider Chloe King widens her responsibilities at the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue brands.
Technology
Following collaborations with Umbro, Zellerfeld and Vans, the Danish waterproof specialist is extending its minimal, utilitarian universe from coats and bags into a full head-to-toe proposition.
California
Edison leader Pedro Pizarro spoke on AirTalk with Larry Mantle about an L.A. County Fire Department report, which concluded the utility's equipment sparked the 2025 fire.
California
Southern California Edison equipment sparked a January 2025 wildfire that killed 19 people in the Los Angeles area, fire officials said. The Eaton Fire was caused by electrical arcing events that took place on an out-of-service tower on a dry …
Technology
Eli Roth first promised that his upcoming horror release, “Ice Cream Man,” would feature an animated sequence he had initially drawn himself. Now, days ahead of the film’s Aug. 7 premiere, Roth admitted AI had a hand in the effort. The horror director said in a statement on Tuesday (via Polygon) that he used AI in […]
Technology
Simon Cowell, as he so often likes to do, kept the artist and the viewers hanging.
California
Sky-high earnings for oil companies and California refiners in the second quarter are renewing calls from California legislators to crack down on industry profits.
Science
Now confirmed, Erica Schwartz is the third CDC nominee since Trump took office for his second term.
Technology
Etsy announced the layoffs along with second-quarter earnings.
Bay Area
Experts are warning that the incoming El Niño could be the strongest on record as it triggers coastal flooding, beach erosion and some of the highest sea levels ever recorded along the California coast in the coming months.
California
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 98 and 106 common. * WHERE...The Cuyama Valley. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat hazards may extend through Saturday.
California
* 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 Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* 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.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 110 to 116 expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* 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.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously 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 Sunday. * 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.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 102 to 110. * WHERE...Antelope Valley and nearby foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * 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.
California
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 98 and 106 common. * WHERE...The Cuyama Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * 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.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 110 to 116 expected. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* 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.
California
* 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 this evening. * 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.
News
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’...
News
The White House emphasized that President Trump was not in danger during the incident.
Bay Area
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible for last month's mass shooting in Morgan Hill that left one teenager dead and several others injured.
Bay Area
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Technology
The pop-up, to be held at 131 Greene Street, will feature preloved Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Miu Miu and more luxury handbags to shop under $2,500.
Technology
Cook was part of a 9-3 majority that voted last week to keep the central bank's benchmark borrowing rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%.
Technology
Kashkari was one of three dissenters at last week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
News
A federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from former court clerk Becky Hill
Technology
While Figma’s consumption-based AI monetization strategy is showing promise, the company’s margins are taking a hit.
Technology
Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state’s second-largest city, but hotter, drier and windier days lie ahead
California
The person who tested positive is an Anaheim resident.
Markets
In a significant decision issued on February 25, 2026, the First District Court of Appeal (DCA) ruled in Publix Super Markets, Inc., et al. v. Department of Financial Services, et al., 430 So. 3d 252 (Fla. 1st DCA 2026), that …
Technology
The news comes ahead of scheduled appearances at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event set to take place in Anaheim, Calif. from Aug. 14–16.
Bay Area
No amount of kicking and screaming will stop mega projects from coming to San Francisco.
Culture
The repaired altarpiece heads to the Church of San Domenico, just north of Florence.
Markets
France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices.
Technology
From an Under Armour ambassadorship to his Broadway debut, the 'Heated Rivalry' actor is embracing a career-defining year.
California
"The Shards" from Bret Easton Ellis and Ryan Murphy delivers sex, drugs and a serial killer among rich kids in 1981 L.A., while "Sterling Point" offers gentler, less hurried teen rituals in Canada's Lake Country.
Technology
Headed to the Mediterranean? Here, our guide to the best Greek Island Airbnbs, from the whitewashed charm of the Cyclades to the colorful Ionian.
Technology
Ranked one of THR's top international film schools of 2026, TFS set the stage for Kilani’s thriving career.
Technology
The sports-first streamer reported 5.75 million subscribers during its lastest quarter, up from a year-ago 5.63 million customers and 5.73 million subs in the most recent second quarter.
Technology
Guatemala remained on alert after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes
Technology
GM said the deal will focus on domestic sales of Buick and Cadillac models in China and exporting Chevrolet products built in China for non-U.S. markets.
Technology
The contract logistics provider's new business wins weren't enough to stop investors from sending shares 10 percent lower after executives acknowledged the company trails rivals on operating margins.
Technology
Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland, and Danny Carey all play Rush songs with Lee and Lifeson in Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple, which debuts in September
Technology
Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies
California
'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin opens up in a new blog post about his 'stressful' year, expressing that he 'battled sadness and depression' and lost friends.
Technology
A DHL cargo aircraft hit an unknown object as it was climbing away from Leipzig/Halle airport in eastern Germany overnight, prompting an unscheduled landing in Hanover, a source familiar with the incident told Reuters on Wednesday. Authorities said they were …
Technology
Google Assistant's days have been numbered ever since Gemini arrived on the scene, and its time is now up. Google has announced that it will be removing access to Assistant on Android phones and tablets, along with paired devices like smartwatches or headphones, from September 4th. The announcement came in an email apparently sent to […] Farewell, Google Assistant art, we hardly knew ye. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google Assistant's days have been numbered ever since Gemini arrived on the scene, and its time is now up. Google has announced that it will be removing access to Assistant on Android phones and tablets, along with paired devices like smartwatches or headphones, from September 4th. The announcement came in an email apparently sent to some users, as reported by 9to5Google and shared in full on Reddit . The Verge has asked Google for confirmation that the ema
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Google is making some significant AI leadership changes, including a major shift for Google DeepMind leader Demis Hassabis. Hassabis will become the chair of Google DeepMind and the chief scientist at Alphabet, CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Wednesday. Hassabis will continue to lead Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs, which aims to use AI to develop drugs. Koray […] Google is making some significant AI leadership changes, including a major shift for Google DeepMind leader Demis Hassabis. Hassabis will become the chair of Google DeepMind and the chief scientist at Alphabet, CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Wednesday . Hassabis will continue to lead Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs, which aims to use AI to develop drugs. Koray Kavukcuoglu, formerly DeepMind's CTO, is stepping up to become Google's SVP of DeepMind and will report to Pichai. Kavukcuoglu will remain Google's chief AI architect as well.
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Google's AI divisions are getting reshuffled, the search giant announced on Wednesday.
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Google's AI brain drain continues.
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Green Day's new feature film, 'Nimrods' is a smitten, profane yet often moving snapshot of a young band striking out on its own from its gritty beginnings in the 1980s and '90s.
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"Slop" isn't the only problem.
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From familiar favorites to up-and-coming labels, here are 20 Scandinavian brands to have on your radar.
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Swaths of seaweed are blanketing the beaches and coastlines of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, suffocating shorelines and snuffing out marine life while spooking visitors in areas that depend heavily on tourism. Some 27 million metric tons of self-sustaining …
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The popular flip-flop brand is reaching new heights.
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* 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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* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Interior Del Norte. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...Temperatures of 105 to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...Temperatures of 105 to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* 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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* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* 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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* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to low 100s 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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* 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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* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* 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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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* 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 Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* 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...Until 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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* 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, Central Siskiyou County and Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. * 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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* WHAT...High temperatures mostly in the mid 80s to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* 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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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* 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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* 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 this evening. * 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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* 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 this morning 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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* 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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* WHAT...Temperatures of 100 to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...Temperatures of 100 to 110 will produce moderate to major heat risk. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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Season 42 of the reality competition series airs starting Wednesday (Aug. 5).
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Box office analysts say the resurgence of billion-dollar releases bodes well for a film industry that's still chasing pre-Covid levels, even with higher prices.
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The childhood home of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong is up for sale, and its future is uncertain
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An annual count of unhoused individuals on Metro's bus and rail system found a drop of 57% individuals since 2024.
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California Republicans have a choice in their quest to snap a 20-year losing streak in statewide elections: Moderate their positions on certain issues to appeal to more voters, or lean further to the right to rile up support from the base. Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, the San Diego Republican with a YouTube channel and his own […]
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Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.
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A few months ago, crowds lined the 18th green at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, as 26-year-old American golfer Jacob Bridgeman secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Genesis Invitational. But the tournament wasn’t just drawing golf fans. Around the course, guests wandered through hospitality lounges, sampled Korean-inspired food and […]
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This week's Trending Up looks at the songs featured in the movie that now has the biggest opening weekend in U.S. history, as well as recent breakouts by ADÉLA and Dolly Babe.
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Reselling sneakers has become a multibillion-dollar industry, with the most sought-after pairs selling secondhand for three or four times their retail value. LAPD detectives were part of a case that accuses Nike warehouse employees of diverting shoes to a broker who supplied local stores.
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One of the deadliest forms of cancer for women may not start where we once believed. Researchers now know nearly all fatal ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. Stephanie Sy discusses with Dr. Rebecca Stone, a professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, how this understanding is important for patient care.
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It's been 150 years since the Battle of the Little Bighorn, one of the most famous and enduring events in American history. While Native Americans were victorious, the battle reshaped the government's policy toward Indigenous people and still resonates so deeply for so many today. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, Crossroads: America at 250.
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When applying for a job in fashion, your personal brand, cultivated on social media, can be just as important as your resumé.
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While we have long covered the phenomenon of romantic couples who, after enough time spent together, find their sartorial tastes beginning to merge, the “Heated Rivalry” co-stars and best buds are proving this can just as easily extend to the realm of friendship.
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A temporary route change ahead of an exclusive and secretive gathering renewed calls to reduce jet noise for West Sonoma County residents.
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Today’s U.S. electrical grid, among the largest, most complex systems ever built, is operating at its limit. The combination of rapid industrial growth, more frequent extreme weather, and a record surge in electricity use has pushed the grid to its breaking point , according to the U.S. Department of Energy . Built decades ago for a more predictable world in which power came mostly from centralized coal or gas plants and electricity use grew at a steady pace, the grid faces unanticipated strain due in part to growing demand from data centers. The jobs of professionals managing the infrastructure have evolved from traditional engineering tasks to complex, fast-moving challenges. Industry reports show that millions of modern digital sensors, smart meters, and grid monitors are generating nonstop waves of information. The sheer volume of data requires instant, automated computer analysis be
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The classical crossover group is mapping out new music and will share a stage later this year with Jose Carreras at Brisbane's Gabba Stadium.
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Federal officials say they're already meeting orders to immediately improve medical care, water and food. Attorneys for those detained say poor conditions remain the norm.
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Social media is calling it the “Donut Wars,” but the opening of Randy’s Donuts near Stan’s Donut Shop in Santa Clara has had an unexpectedly positive result – booming business for both shops and an outpouring of support for the 67-year-old Bay Area institution.
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Social media is calling it the “Donut Wars,” but the opening of Randy’s Donuts near Stan’s Donut Shop in Santa Clara has had an unexpectedly positive result – booming business for both shops and an outpouring of support for the 67-year-old Bay Area institution.
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Social media is calling it the “Donut Wars,” but the opening of Randy’s Donuts near Stan’s Donut Shop in Santa Clara has had an unexpectedly positive result – booming business for both shops and an outpouring of support for the 67-year-old Bay Area institution.
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Social media is calling it the “Donut Wars,” but the opening of Randy’s Donuts near Stan’s Donut Shop in Santa Clara has had an unexpectedly positive result – booming business for both shops and an outpouring of support for the 67-year-old Bay Area institution.
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The Reserve Bank of India has kept interest rates unchanged amid creeping inflation.
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The “BTS effect” has reached the beauty aisle, turning everyday skincare and lip care products into fan-favorite essentials.
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It's more than punches and kicks. The stunt performers behind five Emmy nominees explain the precision required to marry storytelling with spectacle.
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Director Felix Randau, stars Claes Bang, Valerie Pachner, Susanne Wuest on turning Heinrich Himmler's masseur's narrative into a Locarno psychological thriller about truth, ego and the hunger for validation.
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The cast and creative team behind Prime Video’s latest coming-of-age drama dig into what sets the series apart in an increasingly crowded YA landscape.
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Institution By Galib Gassanoff Copenhagen Spring 2027
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Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Chelf Insurance Group, expanding Inszone’s footprint in Oklahoma. Co-owners Justin Crane and Nate Crow officially founded Chelf Insurance Group in 2024. The agency established a significant local presence by acquiring a 50-year-old insurance book in …
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Trump's latest remarks signaling again that a deal with Iran to reopen the Hormuz Strait is close at hand drove oil prices lower and sent stocks soaring.
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A mysterious singer with the pseudonym "Son John-Johnson" is credited on the Lost Weekend tracks "Kill Me" and "I Can't Wait." He sure sounds a lot like Geese's frontman
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We obsess over authenticity. But the dishes that mean the most to chefs rely on something much harder to replicate.
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The 2010s-defining rapper delivered a dazzling career retrospective for his final global trek.
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Listen to the record’s lead single, “Presence”
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The updated version of the archival single features elements of songs from Soulja Boy, the Isley Brothers, and Sheck Wes
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Featuring interpolations of Sheck Wes, Soulja Boy, and the Isley Brothers
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors should view SpaceX as a multigenerational investment, whose biggest opportunities may take decades to fully materialize.
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First quarter revenue “exceeded expectations,” increasing 10.5 percent over the same time last year.
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"If I do that, then I matter," Joe Jonas says as he reflects on tying his self-worth to his solo success before turning to therapy.
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Jonny Greenwood, Alexandre Desplat and Hildur Guðnadóttir are among the nominees for Film Composer of the Year at the 26th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards, which takes place on Oct. 10. Greenwood, Radiohead’s lead guitarist, was the composer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another.” His film scoring career has been defined by […]
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A federal judge has "reluctantly" granted the DOJ's move to dismiss the final remaining prosecution stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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A federal judge is decrying efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the administration’s request
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Un juez federal declaró el martes en desacato al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional por supuestamente retrasar una orden para crear copias digitales de las comunicaciones de los teléfonos celulares personales utilizados por los […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Un juez federal declaró el martes en desacato al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional por supuestamente retrasar una orden para crear copias digitales de las comunicaciones de los teléfonos celulares personales utilizados por los […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Un juez federal declaró el martes en desacato al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional por supuestamente retrasar una orden para crear copias digitales de las comunicaciones de los teléfonos celulares personales utilizados por los […]
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Un juez federal declaró en desacato al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional por no revelar los registros relacionados con las comunicaciones por teléfono celular de los agentes de inmigración en Los Ángeles.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Un juez federal declaró el martes en desacato al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional por supuestamente retrasar una orden para crear copias digitales de las comunicaciones de los teléfonos celulares personales utilizados por los […]
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Medtronic must pay an Alabama man and his wife $88 million, a federal jury decided on Tuesday, in the first case to go to trial out of thousands facing the company from people claiming they were injured by hernia-repair mesh …
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Today, the Department of Justice announced another resolution with a leading children’s medical center arising from the Department’s ongoing national investigation into violations of federal law in connection with the provision of sex-rejecting procedures on minors (otherwise known as “gender-affirming care”). Connecticut Children’s Medical Center has entered into agreements with the Department that entail a commitment not to perform sex-rejecting procedures on minors—including by administering puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to and performing surgeries on children and adolescents. Connecticut Children’s has also agreed to pay a monetary penalty and dedicate an additional $500,000 in medical care for individuals living with the harmful consequences of “gender affirming care.”
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The Justice Department announced today that it filed a lawsuit against Venkatachalam Mani, a landlord in State College, Pennsylvania, for sexually harassing a female tenant and retaliating against her when she refused his advances, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
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Today, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (“Antitrust Division”) is withdrawing a 1987 Business Review Letter (the “1987 BRL” or the “Letter”) issued to Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”). ISS is a foreign-owned proxy advisory firm that advises its clients on how to vote shares their clients hold for thousands of corporate governance questions each year. ISS and Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC (“Glass Lewis”), control more than 90 percent of the proxy advisory market and their clients’ holdings represent a significant ownership stake in the United States’ largest publicly traded companies. As a result of this concentration of market power, ISS and Glass Lewis have tremendous influence in corporate governance matters and, based on their market dominance, shape the policies of America’s largest companies.
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KATSEYE (Yoonchae, Danielle, Megan and Lara) have a lot on their minds. The international girl group share how they feel about their new documentary Wild Hearts, what they’re excited for their EYEKONS to see, their thoughts on seeing Manon in the documentary, as well as react to “Animal” becoming their highest charting song on the […]
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Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt’s bid to become the state’s next governor came up short Tuesday. Schmidt finished third in the Republican Primary, losing to state senator Ty Masterson. Schmidt received 13.7% of the vote. Schmidt was elected insurance commissioner …
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Stuffed to the brim, of course. Jane Birkin would be proud.
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The 2025 All-Star became a face of the franchise in Golden State’s inaugural season. This year, she’s embracing different responsibilities.
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The July gains came after Citadel acquired the bulk of the public-stock portfolio formerly held by Situational Awareness late last month.
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In the race for the Emmy for lead actress in a drama, 'The Diplomat's' Keri Russell joins competitor Rhea Seehorn ('Pluribus') in the overdue club.
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Indie filmmakers say California's tax credit skips them. L.A. County's proposed Evergreen Fund would offer grants instead — if it survives the budget.
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Fans who win a slot to buy tickets will get an email Aug. 6 or 7.
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The Louisiana Department of Insurance has revised the application process for military members to receive a 25% discount on the liability portion of their auto insurance premium. Under a bulletin issued this week by Commissioner Tim Temple, eligible service members …
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The safety net has helped more than 600 workers transition to new careers.
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A Las Vegas woman was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by filing false tax returns with the IRS and diverting portions of the resulting tax refunds to herself and her codefendant.
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A Massachusetts judge has declined to reduce the $91 million damages award she approved last September for a construction worker’s personal injury claim, an award she herself characterized as “grossly excessive” but found is required by statute and precedent. Suffolk …
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The Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case against a former Olympian charged with intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was flawed, and that he bore no responsibility for longstanding problems at the landmark, defense lawyers said Tuesday.
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Lilly’s sales were driven by higher-than-expected demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound, its GLP-1 drugs for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss.
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Variety has announced presenters for its annual Power of Young Hollywood, this year presented by Disney+, taking place on Aug. 5 in Los Angeles. Presenting Tate McRae with the Triple Threat Award will be Madison Beer, and presenting Sombr with the Songwriter of the Year award is Lindsey Buckingham. Tyriq Withers will receive the New […]
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The operator of a cold storage warehouse that burned in Boyle Heights has said it expects to spend $80 million to $100 million to clean up the site.
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Grape harvest season is underway in the Livermore Valley earlier than usual as warmer weather has accelerated the ripening process, giving wineries a shorter window to bring in their crop.
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If you arrive with a healthy dose of patience at the new waterfront amphitheater, seeing a show can be a real treat.
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Pre-biopsy MRI is standard outside the U.S., but the latest data show such scans were done in only about a third of U.S. prostate cancer cases in 2022.
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Major new tenant in El Segundo
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Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, was arrested after federal agents reported a suspicious person at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump's visit and had a stash of illegal weapons in his car and home, authorities said.
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A man who went missing during a camping trip in Big Bear was found dead, according to authorities.
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Salesforce promoted revenue head and former Oracle executive Miguel Milano to role of operating chief.
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The Swedish-Danish writer-director talks shame, Greek mythology and building a love triangle that refuses easy answers, ahead of the film's Locarno premiere.
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A new federal study found that marijuana use in the United States has surpassed cigarette smoking.
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A Memphis woman pleaded guilty today to helping prepare false tax returns for clients.
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The federal money that paid Mendocino County farmers to grow food for their hungry neighbors ran out at the end of May. The Ukiah nonprofit that oversaw the program says nothing here can take its place. “While we may receive smaller grants/donations, there are no local funding sources that can cover this amount of funding […] The post Mendocino County farmers were paid to grow produce for food banks appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Executives from Gamatex, Kaihara, Shinohara, TCE and XDD share what buyers are seeking, collection highlights and where they see the market headed.
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Missouri voters rejected a bid to ditch the state’s income tax Tuesday, while big votes loom in Florida and California this fall.
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The Taiwanese model talks to Vogue about vintage shopping, walking for Burberry, and how she spends time in between shows. (Hint: lots of novels and manga.)
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Molly Ringwald’s experience starring in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” was tarnished by one bad apple on set. The veteran actress was a guest on the Aug. 4 episode of Andy Cohen’s Bravo talk show “Watch What Happens Live,” which is known for posing revealing questions during games with celebrity guests. During a […]
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"There was one person that was really difficult. And I’m not gonna say who that one person is," the 'Pretty in Pink' star said on 'WWHL.'
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is failing to provide adequate healthcare at a new detention center in California City, according to a report from an independent monitor at the facility, where detainees complained of missing medications and months-long delays to cancer treatment.  The findings appear in a report by Dr. Muthusamy Anandkumar, a court- appointed […] The post Monitor’s report faults medical care at California’s largest ICE detention center appeared first on Local News Matters .
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People in recovery, formerly incarcerated individuals and advocates gathered in San Francisco on Tuesday to call for stronger enforcement of laws related to public drug use and to urge city leaders to hold people accountable while expanding access to treatment.
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The Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District will start treating mosquito breeding areas in parts of Santa Clara and San Jose on Tuesday night after mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were detected. The treatment, starting at 10 p.m., will target areas within ZIP codes 95050, 95051, 95117, 95126 and 95128, the district […] The post Mosquito treatment Tuesday night in parts of San Jose and Santa Clara for West Nile virus appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Mountain View City Council member Ellen Kamei is seeking a spot on the Mountain View Los Altos High School District’s board in this November’s election, as her second term on the council comes to a close.
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A new study breaks down the numbers.
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The tour consisted of a total of six shows: four shows at MUFG Stadium, in April and July, and two shows in Osaka’s Yanmar Stadium Nagai in May.
Technology
QuantumSpace, a New York-based startup, identified previously undocumented restoration work on a painting attributed to Caravaggio.
Technology
Alicia Keys has signed with CAA in all areas, the company announced earlier this week. Among her many achievements, the singer-songwriter has sold an estimated 65 million records since the release of her 2001 debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” and is the subject of “Hell’s Kitchen,” a Broadway musical featuring her music and lyrics […]
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Two municipal water systems in New Jersey were targeted in cyberattacks widely thought to be the work of Iran, the state said Wednesday.
Bay Area
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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Last August, someone rode a bicycle down Lincoln Avenue and threw rocks through six shop windows and doors, mine included. It cost me $750 to replace the glass. The person responsible was never caught. Since June, downtown Willow Glen has logged roughly 30 reports of vandalism and theft, and while most haven’t resulted in major... The post Nelson: License plate readers are another tool for a safer, more vibrant Willow Glen appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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A federal grand jury in the District of Nevada returned an indictment yesterday charging Stephen Dubin, M.D., 74, of Henderson, Nevada, with a $95 million scheme to defraud Medicare by billing for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts that he and others applied to elderly Medicare patients.
Technology
Plus what to expect from the brand's on-court kit launches.
Culture
Today the Department of Justice, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and National Coordination Center (NCC) announced new charges of the most-wanted leaders of Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), one of the most prolific and dangerous drug cartels in Mexico.
California
Walt Disney Co. has announced a partnership with TikTok in which some creators will be able to make Disney-related videos that appear on both the social media platform and Disney+.
Markets
New Jersey sued Amazon.com on Tuesday, accusing the online retailer of abusing its market power over independent delivery drivers in the state. Amazon used its dominance to impose low pay and poor conditions on thousands of New Jersey workers who …
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In our news wrap Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the CDC, FAA officials are investigating an incident involving President Trump's helicopter and a commercial aircraft, Iran says it's in the final stage of drafting a deal with Oman that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and UK authorities arrested a woman after four people were stabbed in Covent Garden.
Technology
Nia Smith on Conducting the Perfect At-Home Listening Experience
Technology
The 'Drive' director pays homage to the late dance music pioneer, whose futuristic music became synonymous with the film's sexy-cool aesthetic.
Bay Area
Curate your own lineup of headline-worthy concerts, Charli XCX-themed afterparties, art events, and more to appease your festival-induced FOMO.
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Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells
Technology
The limited-time pop-up spotlights Polo Ralph Lauren's latest U.S. Open Collection, alongside a curated assortment of signature Polo Ralph Lauren pieces for women, men, children and home.
California
Schools close, and residents evacuate as the wildfire expands across Calaveras County, only 10% contained.
Markets
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said his company will only use Nvidia’s chips to build its AI.
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Local residents who died recently include Joy Swift, James Regel, Gail Gavello and George Norbeck.
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Cinematographer Marcell Rév breaks down the western influences on Rue's burial, filmed over three days in nearby Lancaster.
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Orion180 Insurance has rolled out a residential private flood insurance offering in California. The product provides up to $1 million in building coverage, waiting periods as short as 10 days and a streamlined application process. Policies are designed to meet …
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View Full Episode Transcript What does a healthy relationship with AI look like? Pat Pataranutaporn, researcher at the MIT Media Lab, explores how chatbots can either support or undermine human flourishing. Pat explains why it’s so easy to imagine a “someone” behind the screen and why chatbots that never push back are dangerous. He ultimately … Continue reading Our Chatbot Friends and Lovers (with Pat Pataranutaporn) →
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The Strokes, Charli XCX, Turnstile, Baby Keem, Death Cab for Cutie, and more artists will be available to watch
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Educator and local volunteer Linda Henigin is leading the three-candidate pack with approximately $17,600 in donations in the race for seats on the Palo Alto Board of Education.
Science
When the Trump administration upended years of vaccine advice, it left pediatricians in a quandary. Many say they can no longer direct families to the CDC as a trusted source of information. So some are creating their own.
Technology
Chubb announced key executive appointments within Westchester, the company’s wholesale excess and surplus (E&S) lines business in North America. Dave Lupica, vice president, Chubb Group and division president, Westchester, has been named executive chairman. Dave Roberts, currently chief operating officer, …
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Plymouth Rock Assurance Makes Leadership Appointments Plymouth Rock Assurance, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, appointed Gavin McPhail as vice president and chief data officer; Cornelius Young as vice president and chief claims officer, independent agency group; and Lindsay Mustard as vice …
Culture
Peptides vs retinol is a hotly debated skin-care topic. Both support smoother, firmer-looking skin, but they work in different ways. Vogue consults the experts.
California
Perez Hilton's family has asked for privacy and confirmed he is receiving medical care after a TikTok livestream frightened fans and triggered a law enforcement response.
Technology
Local police were dispatched to the Miami home of Hollywood gossip journalist Perez Hilton after receiving reports about a disturbing livestream during which Hilton, covered in blood, appeared to be cutting himself, Variety has confirmed. The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls about Hilton’s livestream on Tuesday night and sent deputies to respond. Once […]
Technology
Perez Hilton’s TikTok account has been banned by the online platform after his disturbing livestream incident on Tuesday night where he appeared to harm himself. Police responded to a possible suicide attempt at Hilton’s Miami home, and he was hospitalized later Tuesday night. Viewers of Hilton’s TikTok livestream had contacted police after seeing him covered […]
Technology
Production has wrapped on “Exit to the Guillotine,” a psychological horror-thriller from Zachary Cotler starring Peyton List (“Cobra Kai,” “School Spirits”) and Gustaf Skarsgård (“Oppenheimer,” “Vikings,” “Westworld”). The film follows Burne Peter (List), an off-Broadway actress who joins an international theater troupe at a decommissioned prison on the Ukrainian coast. The troupe, led by famous […]
California
Aaron Loeb’s latest play, “R.O.I. (Return on Investment), opening this week in a San Francisco Playhouse premiere, may call to mind the Theranos debacle. It is a funny, unnerving and only slightly futuristic tale about a wily scientist who says she can eradicate cancer, and the two eager venture capitalists who trust her— until they don’t. Loeb at first was inspired by the Silicon Valley true […] The post Playwright Aaron Loeb takes on tech, power in SF Playhouse premiere ‘R.O.I.’ appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
After confirming the celebrity gossip blogger was alone in the home, authorities later said he was "safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention."
California
The Port of Long Beach has invested in a 13-story tower downtown that will be home to shipping and logistics companies and the port's internal training program.
Technology
Prateek Kuhad, the Indian singer-songwriter known for hits including “Cold/Mess” and “Kasoor,” will make his feature film acting debut in “Drowning” (“Doobna” in Hindi/Urdu), Marginal MediaWorks has revealed. Directed by Dar Gai and shot on location in New Delhi, the film marks Marginal’s first fiction feature produced in South Asia, in partnership with Los Angeles-based […]
Markets
A group of Democratic senators urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to rein in prediction market trading on wildfires, expressing concern that individuals could be tempted to commit arson to make their bets pay off. “As the United States faces …
California
The Western states hold four of the nation's 18 toss-up races as rated by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
Technology
There is a plethora of recent YA television series across streamers and networks, including “The Summer I Turned Pretty, “Off Campus,” “Cruel Intentions,” and “Every Year After” (which all happen to be Prime Video series). However, these shows tend to zero in on romance, focusing almost solely on those initial feelings of love and sexual […]
Technology
Scooter layout makes pedaling a bad experience. But it does have pedals.
Technology
Purcell has held high-level positions at the company for over 10 years, ultimately serving as the inaugural chief transformation officer for the last four years.
Bay Area
Initial 911 calls reported multiple shots at the 400 block of Alameda del Prado.
California
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 616, 617, 620, 621, 622, and 623, including the East Evans Creek and Castle Fires, as well as Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Shady Cove, Roseburg, Toketee Falls, Elkton, Tiller and the Siskiyous and southern Oregon Cascades. In California...Fire weather zones 280 and 282. This includes Happy Camp, Etna, Fort Jones, Mt Shasta City, Dunsmuir and McCloud. * WIND...Northwest to west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, except south to southwest in Fire Weather Zone 282. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 8 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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Reddit is enlisting AI to help moderate new subreddits - and eventually the rest of site. The company is introducing automated moderation tools that rely on LLMs to help mods manage their communities, and it's expanding who can use those tools today ahead of a full launch later this year. The company calls the suite […] Reddit is enlisting AI to help moderate new subreddits - and eventually the rest of site. The company is introducing automated moderation tools that rely on LLMs to help mods manage their communities, and it's expanding who can use those tools today ahead of a full launch later this year. The company calls the suite of tools "Rules Hub," and the tools let mods decide what rules should be automatically enforced and what should happen when a rule is triggered. Rules Hub relies on LLMs to evaluate "whether a post or comment matches the intent of a rule," which "allows
Technology
Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."
Markets
The balanced stock-bond portfolio is defying the widespread argument that it is no longer an appropriate approach.
Technology
Retail investors were doing what they do best on Wednesday: Buying the dip in SpaceX shares aggressively, even as the company’s stock sank after it released its first earnings report.
Technology
To discuss the air defense shortage in Ukraine and the impact on its ability to defend itself from Russia, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Army Col. Robert Hamilton. He's now president of the Delphi Global Research Center, a military consulting firm.
Technology
It's as much about grounded characters and well-timed emotional beats as CGI-filled action extravaganzas.
Technology
Ring has debuted a new version of its smart doorbell camera that's designed to be easily installed as a replacement for a door's peephole without drilling or running wires. The Peephole Cam 2K is a replacement for the brand's Door View Cam that first debuted in 2019 and, alongside a sleeker design, it features a […] Ring has debuted a new version of its smart doorbell camera that's designed to be easily installed as a replacement for a door's peephole without drilling or running wires. The Peephole Cam 2K is a replacement for the brand's Door View Cam that first debuted in 2019 and, alongside a sleeker design, it features a bump from 1080P to 2K video recording, some tracking upgrades, and a cheaper price. It's available for preorder now for $99.99 with shipping expected later this month. As with previous models, the Peephole Cam 2K is divided into two halves that connect to each o
Technology
Yet more rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have been caught attempting to hack real targets online without permission. The discoveries add to a growing list of previously unknown incidents that have alarmed AI safety experts and intensified pressure for greater oversight of frontier systems. According to a report from the UK's AI Security […] Yet more rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have been caught attempting to hack real targets online without permission. The discoveries add to a growing list of previously unknown incidents that have alarmed AI safety experts and intensified pressure for greater oversight of frontier systems. According to a report from the UK's AI Security Institute, which evaluates frontier models from top AI labs before they are released, agents powered by OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Sol and Anthropic's Mythos 5 went "engaged in sustained, potentially ha
Technology
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow's incoming missiles overnight.
Technology
A massive Russian missile attack killed nearly two dozen people in Ukraine overnight. Such strikes have become almost routine this summer as Moscow looks to exploit a critical air defense shortage in Ukraine. U.S.-made Patriots are the only air defense weapon capable of shooting down a Russian ballistic missile. Stephanie Sy reports.
California
Ryan Murphy's FX adaptation of 'The Shards' brings Bret Easton Ellis' coming-of-age thriller to life with meticulous production design, costumes and iconic L.A. locations.
Bay Area
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will add more service on key routes starting in a few weeks as more people return to school and work. “These changes will bring immediate improvements to thousands of riders traveling key corridors to school and to work,” SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum said in a statement, as […] The post SFMTA plans more frequent Muni service on San Francisco’s busiest bus and rail routes appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
The bartender behind some of the city’s most inventive cocktails is dedicating an entire bar to martinis, mozzarella sticks, and mortadella sandwiches.
Science
Some participants in a small trial showed improved tolerance to peanuts after fecal microbiome transplant.
Technology
The footwear veteran is in the midst of major expansion in all categories.
Technology
Smith’s fifth studio album arrives on Aug. 21
Bay Area
This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. Starting August 14, San Francisco will remove peer specialists from its 911 response. These peer responders, equipped with both training and personal experience with issues like homelessness and addiction, say the decision is a regressive step … Continue reading San Francisco Is Quietly Removing 911 Peer Responders →
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"I think most people would be able to fall for it."
California
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors decided on Tuesday to continue using surveillance cameras at its ballot drop boxes for the upcoming November election. “Voting is one of the most important things that you can do as a citizen of this country, and it should be secure,” said Supervisor Robert Rickman at the meeting. […] The post San Joaquin County to keep ballot drop box surveillance cameras for November election appeared first on Local News Matters .
Markets
The midpoint of the company’s revenue forecast was below what analysts had been modeling.
California
Officials are asking for a California law to be amended and include the city’s participation.
Bay Area
In the same vein as the iconic Karl the Fog account, an account has popped up on X personifying the electrical substation that viral conspiracy theories are crediting for the 49ers' constant injury woes. "I'm just here doing my job and everyone is mad at me," a pinned post says.
California
Santa Cruz County voters will decide in November whether to approve a temporary half-cent sales tax aimed at helping the county to offset big federal and state funding cuts. The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to place the sales tax measure on the ballot and declared a state of fiscal distress. If approved by a […] The post Santa Cruz County asks voters to approve temporary sales tax for essential services appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Electronic Arts, the gaming company known for franchises such as "The Sims" and "Battlefield," has been acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners for $55 billion.
Technology
EA said its stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from the Nasdaq. Its shareholders will receive $210 in cash per share.
Technology
The union that represents dozens of production assistants on the NBC shows claims that hourly guarantees have been slashed in the wake of a union drive.
Technology
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
Technology
Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted
Technology
New images reveal a strange and dynamic facade.
Bay Area
Another late night venue in downtown San Jose has temporarily closed its doors amid bureaucratic wrangling over operating permits. San Pedro Social, a Santa Clara Street establishment that opened in 2022, announced the closure in late June, citing a need to cut expenses amid a protracted effort to obtain permits that would allow the venue... The post Second downtown San Jose venue shutters amid permit battle appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Culture
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale.
California
Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, 54, pleaded guilty to killing her wife, 49-year-old Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, at their Ramona home on Feb. 17, 2025. She had previously been convicted of stabbing her husband to death.
Bay Area
South Bay and Peninsula leaders are seeking to sharpen their legal defenses against new federal immigration facilities by strengthening local zoning rules. Amid a nationwide multibillion dollar buildout of immigration detention centers, Silicon Valley Congressmember Sam Liccardo unveiled a policy “toolkit” Wednesday developed by his office to aid local governments hoping to forestall such facilities.... The post Silicon Valley lawmaker’s playbook aims to block ICE facilities appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Bank of America was among the prime brokers for the hedge fund, which is run by Leopold Aschenbrenner.
Technology
Listen to “The Morrisist,” the second preview off Hempispheres
Technology
Asian technology stocks rallied on Wednesday after Wall Street's record-setting session fueled optimism around artificial intelligence and growth stocks.
Technology
U.S. playwright-writer-director and performer Sophie Fleur de Bruijn, whose original romantic comedy spec script “The One Month Mark” recently sold to Apple, with Jennifer Lawrence attached, has signed for representation with CAA. De Bruijn has been making a splash in Hollywood with her spec scripts and directed the social horror-comedy “Polycule,” written by Cal Bolster […]
Culture
Natasha Le Bel, formerly global head of communications at Christie’s, has been named Sotheby’s chief communications officer.
Technology
SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.
Technology
CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.
Technology
Once, I had some questions about why SpaceX, Elon Musk's healthiest company, acquired xAI, his sickliest one. Now I have some questions about why we're calling the whole thing SpaceX. Look, what we have here, by revenue, is primarily a telecom company and a company that rents compute, according to SpaceX's first quarterly earnings statement […] Privatize the profit, socialize the losses? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Once, I had some questions about why SpaceX, Elon Musk's healthiest company, acquired xAI , his sickliest one. Now I have some questions about why we're calling the whole thing SpaceX. Look, what we have here, by revenue, is primarily a telecom company and a company that rents compute, according to SpaceX's first quarterly earnings statement as a public company . The space sector of the business didn't break a billion dollars this quarter and contrib
Technology
SpaceX is preparing to build a terrestrial mobile network to "acquire quite a few" of the customers now subscribed to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The message to compete head-to-head with the US carriers was delivered by SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell and CEO Elon Musk during the Q&A section of the company's first earnings call. "The […] SpaceX is preparing to build a terrestrial mobile network to "acquire quite a few" of the customers now subscribed to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The message to compete head-to-head with the US carriers was delivered by SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell and CEO Elon Musk during the Q&A section of the company's first earnings call. "The spectrum that we purchased from EchoStar does have terrestrial components, so we definitely intend to build out the terrestrial component," said Shotwell. "You will have not only the capacity from t
Technology
SpaceX is using Tesla's big Megapack backup batteries to help power its Colossus AI data centers in Greater Memphis.
Technology
In addressing Wall Street for the first time since SpaceX's IPO, executives tried to make the case that hefty AI investments are paying off within a year.
Technology
Morgan Stanley expects $64 billion in capital spending from SpaceX this year, as the company is dramatically ramping up AI investments.
News
Stanford University has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company whose license plate cameras have prompted backlash from privacy advocates across the nation.
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Stanford University has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company whose license plate cameras have prompted backlash from privacy advocates across the nation.
Bay Area
Stanford University has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company whose license plate cameras have prompted backlash from privacy advocates across the nation.
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Stanford University has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company whose license plate cameras have prompted backlash from privacy advocates across the nation.
Bay Area
“[We’re] very excited to figure out its explosion mechanisms.”
Bay Area
The office complex at 80 Willow Road in Menlo Park was designed for Sunset Magazine and served as its headquarters from 1951 to 2015. Photo by Andrea Gemmet. A residential skyscraper proposal in Menlo Park has scored a big boost after California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter to the city alleging that it […]
Bay Area
A residential skyscraper proposal in Menlo Park has scored a big boost after California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter to the city alleging that it violated state housing laws to prevent the controversial project from advancing.
Bay Area
The office complex at 80 Willow Road in Menlo Park was designed for Sunset Magazine and served as its headquarters from 1951 to 2015. Photo by Andrea Gemmet. A residential skyscraper proposal in Menlo Park has scored a big boost after California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter to the city alleging that it […]
Culture
The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state's ability to investigate the sex crimes of financier Jeffrey Epstein at a ranch there.
California
States failed to reach a Colorado River deal, so the feds are likely to impose a stopgap plan, cutting California’s supply 10% through 2028.
Culture
Stine Goya Copenhagen Spring 2027
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JUST BEFORE THE STEPS leading down to Stockton’s central library, Amanda Martin and her four children snapped a selfie to mark their last visit this year. On the drive over, Martin told her kids about all the different stages of the library she had known — from an upstairs café to the installation of a […] The post Stockton says goodbye to downtown library as facility closes for three-year renovation appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Sunbird Messaging is back on the Google Play Store, offering Android users blue bubble privileges in iMessage complete with reactions and high quality videos for $2.99 a month. Apple and Google have made cross platform messaging better in recent years with support for RCS, but Android users can still cause issues in iMessage group chats, […] Sunbird Messaging is back on the Google Play Store , offering Android users blue bubble privileges in iMessage complete with reactions and high quality videos for $2.99 a month. Apple and Google have made cross platform messaging better in recent years with support for RCS, but Android users can still cause issues in iMessage group chats, like breaking reactions and replies. Android Authority reports that after Sunbird shut down nearly three years ago due to security issues, the company says its new setup addresses those, and that "Any message
Technology
We were pretty sure that Fenix Flexin's "Rubberz" was made using AI, but musician Medasin was confident that it was made using Treblo specifically. Now the company and a new detection tool seem to confirm it. On Monday, the company announced the open-source Treblo AI Music Classifier, which detects when a song was generated using […] And you thought we were done with this one… | Image: Fenix Flexin We were pretty sure that Fenix Flexin's "Rubberz" was made using AI, but musician Medasin was confident that it was made using Treblo specifically. Now the company and a new detection tool seem to confirm it. On Monday, the company announced the open-source Treblo AI Music Classifier , which detects when a song was generated using Treblo, though not other AI tools. According to a blog post, it has a false positive rate of less than 1 in 10,000. That's not unimpeachable, but it's notable
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Democrats need to rack up as many wins as possible to take back the U.S. Senate, so the party has little room for error.
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The former company president is also accused of using millions for his Hawaii home.
Technology
2026 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Apple TV. Apple's streaming service has built out an impressive slate that spans returning favorites like Silo and Sugar to all-new hits including OnlyFans-inspired dramedies, terrifying comedies, and paranoid tech thrillers. But the most important release might be a feel-good sports sitcom. After what seemed […] 2026 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Apple TV . Apple's streaming service has built out an impressive slate that spans returning favorites like Silo and Sugar to all-new hits including OnlyFans-inspired dramedies , terrifying comedies , and paranoid tech thrillers . But the most important release might be a feel-good sports sitcom. After what seemed like a definitive finale , Ted Lasso is back with a fourth season that doubles as a soft reboot for the show, mixing up familiar characters with a substantially new cast.
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Voters head to the polls in Tennessee on Thursday. This year's primaries come after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the state to redraw its congressional maps. But even as officials are making final preparations, President Trump continues to question election integrity, potentially undermining voter confidence. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett.
Culture
A Texas physician was sentenced yesterday to 12.5 years in prison for operating her Kingwood medical clinic as an illegal pill mill that issued prescriptions for over 3 million opioid pills.
Culture
Ten lots that trace his meteoric ascent from the upper echelons of the market to the rarefied realm of nine-figure sculpture sales.
Technology
From high-tech gizmos to $8 pore strips, these are the face degunkers that go the extra mile.
Global
In the middle of the river separating Serbia and Romania near the Serbian port of Prahovo, a rusty hull is now visible along with a broken mast where the Nazi flag used to fly.
Culture
The Garment Copenhagen Spring 2027
Markets
“There is no question that the recovery of the market at this moment is entirely being driven by these collections,” one market watcher said.
Technology
Many investors who hold cryptocurrency like bitcoin and ether have a difficult time figuring out how much tax to pay on transactions.
Technology
Now Quinton Lucas is the biggest fan of the Apple series that returned Wednesday.
Culture
The National Museum of Asian Art will show the works in an exhibition opening September 26.
Culture
A refreshed playbook for competing in the world’s most dynamic fashion market.
Markets
The famed investor says watch out after that S&P 500 surge on Tuesday. He’s not budging from some bearish tech views.
Markets
Recent deals to have the U.S. take a stake in companies mark something new: Government ownership used as a standing industrial-policy tool rather than an emergency backstop.
Technology
Quid-pro-quo vaping policies, ebola vaccine efforts, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Bay Area
Meet the AI — “Average Individual” — behind the viral ChatTJB billboard.
California
Federal authorities are investigating billions in related-party loans made by two insurers owned by Mark Walter reportedly to entities associated with him or his holding company.
California
The first mural in Anthony Pittman's "Los Angelitos" project, outside Patria Coffee Roasters, is a twist on an early painting of California from 1832.
California
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Culture
Interview with soccer player Ferran Torres about his win, his love of America, and getting into wine.
Technology
Scientists have finally seen a long-predicted motion on the sun, and it may help explain explosive solar activity.
Technology
Wiliot says its sensors can detect when a cargo becomes so hot it can damage the merchandise.
Technology
"The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."
Culture
“While I’m not sure anywhere quite qualifies as a best-kept secret anymore, Favignana comes pretty close.”
News
Fifteen years ago, a Midpeninsula couple launched a blog that’s turned into the largest English language Japanese recipe website in the world. Now they’re selling hard-to-find housewares straight from Japan.
Bay Area
Fifteen years ago, a Midpeninsula couple launched a blog that’s turned into the largest English language Japanese recipe website in the world. Now they’re selling hard-to-find housewares straight from Japan.
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Fifteen years ago, a Midpeninsula couple launched a blog that’s turned into the largest English language Japanese recipe website in the world. Now they’re selling hard-to-find housewares straight from Japan.
Bay Area
Fifteen years ago, a Midpeninsula couple launched a blog that’s turned into the largest English language Japanese recipe website in the world. Now they’re selling hard-to-find housewares straight from Japan.
Technology
Baseboard management controllers from the world's biggest manufacturers are a security mess.
California
Facing its first by-trustee-area election, with three seats up for grabs in a wide-open race, the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District could have a nearly new school board this fall. Voters in Trustee Areas 2, 3 and 5 will each elect one representative in the Nov. 3 general election, shifting the district from citywide […] The post Three Livermore school board seats open as district switches to trustee-area elections appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Palo Altans living near the city’s northernmost Caltrain crossing will have to wait a bit longer for relief from the horn that blares each time a train passes by.
Bay Area
Palo Altans living near the city’s northernmost Caltrain crossing will have to wait a bit longer for relief from the horn that blares each time a train passes by.
Technology
The Trump administration has taken steps to effectively re-create the IEEPA tariff regime using other legal authorities. They already face court challenges.
News
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit ahead of October elections
California
Head Start is a federal childcare program that serves the country’s lowest-income families — those earning less than $33,000 a year for a family of four.
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration appears poised to gut the central policies that shape Head Start, a popular and long-established early childhood education program that serves the country’s neediest children, including thousands in California. The federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted a notice […]
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration appears poised to gut the central policies that shape Head Start, a popular and long-established early childhood education program that serves the country’s neediest children, including thousands in California. The federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted a notice […]
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration appears poised to gut the central policies that shape Head Start, a popular and long-established early childhood education program that serves the country’s neediest children, including thousands in California. The federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted a notice […]
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration appears poised to gut the central policies that shape Head Start, a popular and long-established early childhood education program that serves the country’s neediest children, including thousands in California. The federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted a notice […]
California
President Trump touched down in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening and headed directly to his Rancho Palos Verdes golf course to headline a fundraiser for the Republican Party.
California
Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Gabe Amo are asking the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against Energy Secretary Chris Wright, accusing him of lying to Congress about $7.6 billion in clean energy grants canceled in blue states.
Technology
The Trump administration's framework for assessing potential cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI reportedly has no interest in testing open models. Axios reports that not only do the voluntary guidelines outright exclude open models - meaning anyone can download them and inspect their core components - but the framework explicitly says it can't be used […] The Trump administration's framework for assessing potential cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI reportedly has no interest in testing open models. Axios reports that not only do the voluntary guidelines outright exclude open models - meaning anyone can download them and inspect their core components - but the framework explicitly says it can't be used to restrict open models after they've been released. The AI testing framework was created after President Trump signed an executive order in June , requesting that AI com
Markets
A group of 25 states filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs that went into effect last month, adding to similar complaints by small businesses who claim the levies are illegal. New York, California, Illinois and other …
Technology
Ring’s Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus are two of the brand’s most well-rounded video doorbells, whether you’re looking for a hardwired model or one that runs on a battery. Right now, its Wired Doorbell Pro is down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while the Battery Doorbell Plus is on […] Both the battery-powered and wired models are over $50 off. | Image: Ring Ring’s Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus are two of the brand’s most well-rounded video doorbells, whether you’re looking for a hardwired model or one that runs on a battery. Right now, its Wired Doorbell Pro is down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy , while the Battery Doorbell Plus is on sale for $119.99 ($60 off) at Amazon and Best Buy . Both deals are the second-best prices we’ve seen, just $20 shy of their Prime Day lows. Ring Wired Doorbe
Culture
The U.S. government on Wednesday offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, or "Pelón," scaling up pressure on a U.S. citizen who has emerged as the figurehead of Mexico's most powerful cartel.
Bay Area
Leaders in an East San Jose school district have delayed approving a contract with a controversial healthcare provider to teach students relationship skills. At a special meeting Tuesday, the Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees voted 3-2 to postpone approving a two-year contract with RealOptions Obria to help give sixth grade students the... The post UPDATE: East San Jose school district delays controversial health contract appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
After Uber and Waymo ended their partnership in Phoenix earlier this year, experts and robotaxi watchers wondered whether the companies' improbable bromance was fraying. Not so, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said today. The two companies are committed to continue working together in Atlanta and Austin, and the partnership remains "very strong." "Waymo is a very […] After Uber and Waymo ended their partnership in Phoenix earlier this year, experts and robotaxi watchers wondered whether the companies' improbable bromance was fraying. Not so, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said today. The two companies are committed to continue working together in Atlanta and Austin, and the partnership remains "very strong." "Waymo is a very important partner of ours, and we continue to operate in Austin and Atlanta," Khosrowshahi said in an earnings call today . "We believe we'll continue to operate next y
Technology
Uber's earnings were in line with estimates, but the company's guidance for the third quarter trailed expectations.
Markets
Uber Technologies shares fell early Wednesday, despite the ride-hailing company registering earnings a tad above Wall Street estimates in the second quarter as a jump in passengers and deliveries boosted revenue.
California
The rescue started with a text from a hiker, whose identity was not disclosed, to a family member detailing the bite and the need for support.
California
Top executives of California's two biggest utilities warned they would take action to protect their shareholders if Sacramento lawmakers fail to pass legislation limiting their companies' liabilities for wildfires sparked by their equipment
Technology
The people have spoken at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. Nicky Murphy’s vampire mockumentary “I Love Paris” took home best international feature honors at the audience awards, while Masanao Kawajiri’s “Cherry and Virgin” was honored with best animated feature. This year’s Fantasia International Film Festival took place from July 16 to Aug. 2 in […]
Technology
Video game giant Electronic Arts officially has new owners
News
A contempt finding could open the door to an investigation into whether Dr. Anthony Fauci had a valid constitutional right against self-incrimination when he refused to answer dozens of questions from lawmakers at a committee hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markets
The Republican president has struggled to connect with voters on the economy as elevated inflation and Americans' feelings of uncertainty have overshadowed the stock market gains he often cites along with a low national unemployment rate.
Technology
Stocks and the Cboe Volatility Index move together only about 20% of the time.
Markets
Walt Disney’s stock, which has been struggling all year, rallied on Wednesday as the entertainment giant reported surprisingly strong earnings.
Technology
Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Howard Lutnick to explain eased UAE export controls after UAE-linked entities invested in the Trump family’s crypto venture.
Culture
The rapper was surprised with unseen footage of his daughter's milestone, leading to a conversation about fatherhood and breaking generational cycles.
Culture
The late singer/songwriter was remembered by friends, family & fellow musicians during Tuesday's service.
Technology
The stock is still well below levels it traded at last month after earnings.
Technology
Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
Technology
The clip for The Gold Album’s latest single spoofs the iconic visual for “Undone (The Sweater Song)”
Technology
The rock band tapped Tony Hawk, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Peña, Rob Riggle, and Rob Huebel for the throwback clip
California
West Valley-Mission Community College District provides students living within its service area with free tuition, childcare and healthcare. Now it’s ensuring they have a safe place to lay their heads at night. The community college district is partnering with San Jose State University to provide beds for students facing housing insecurity. The community college district’s board of […] The post West Valley-Mission partners with SJSU to house homeless community college students appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
The sudden burst of friendly voices and platforms from the Democrat side of the aisle appears part of an apparent anti-AG plan.
News
A progressive who has never held elected office defeated an establishment-backed congresswoman in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in a race that exposed divisions within the party. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November's general election. Geoff Bennett discussed the results and more with Democratic strategist Lis Smith.
Technology
Tai Chi is well-known for its physical and mental benefits. Now, Tai Chi walking is trending to give you the same benefits in a low-impact exercise. Here, experts break down everything you need to know.
Science
A four-ton upper stage of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have hit the moon at 5,400 mph. The SpaceX rocket launched a pair of lunar landers last year, but the company's scientists say a combination of solar activity and gravity put it on a collision course with the moon. Geoff Bennett discussed larger concerns about lunar litter with science correspondent Miles O'Brien.
Culture
"IYKYK," the BSB social accounts caption photos of the celebrity doppelgangers crossing paths at Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie premiere.
Culture
The country star is currently on his "Cowboy As It Gets" tour, which takes him across the country with dates through the end of 2026.
Technology
The thriller is set in early-'80s Los Angeles and surrounds a group of privileged prep school teens.
Science
SpaceX thinks it will be able to build wireless capabilities without massive network investments.
California
How an internet feud became a series of lawsuits about fair use and copyright infringement.
California
The group behind the initiative pulled back their efforts in order to improve the measure for a future ballot.
Markets
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Culture
The lawsuit takes issue with the 2024 rewrite of NAGPRA regulations.
Technology
X head of product Nikita Bier is stepping down and says he will move into a role as an advisor, writing that "it's time to pass the torch and demote myself to my natural state: a poster." He shared the update just over a month after celebrating his one-year anniversary on the job, and just […] X head of product Nikita Bier is stepping down and says he will move into a role as an advisor, writing that "it's time to pass the torch and demote myself to my natural state: a poster." He shared the update just over a month after celebrating his one-year anniversary on the job , and just weeks after Elon Musk's combined SpaceX / X / xAI companies went public. He says that "almost every aspect of X" has been rebuilt while he was head of product, including its timeline, Android app, chat, and notifications. Going forward, the "next leaders" mentioned are Benji Taylor leading design with iOS
Technology
Xbox is celebrating 25 years of play with new updates, community designs, curated Game Pass collections and the FanFest Tour schedule. Xbox’s 25th anniversary is Nov. 15. In partnership with community creators Klobrille and Ben Kenobi, Xbox is publishing a collection of gamerpics, backgrounds and a dynamic console theme. The collection is available today. Beginning […]
Markets
Yemen’s Houthi militant group said it would attack Saudi oil tankers in the northern Red Sea, a potential fresh escalation in its attacks on shipping. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the move was a result of the kingdom diverting …
Technology
Mandy Fry, Z Supply president and co-owner, says the collection has been years in the making.
Technology
ILLIT's "I Got Your Back (feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)" debuts at No. 2.
Technology
The eight-episode final season of the German period epic is set in the final days of the Weimar Republic before democracy gives way to Nazi rule. "This is not about the downfall, it's about the fight for democracy."
Bay Area
Exhibit features art and artifacts from cultural exchanges with 10 sister cities. It runs through Aug. 22 at the Pacific Art League.
Bay Area
Exhibit features art and artifacts from cultural exchanges with 10 sister cities. It runs through Aug. 22 at the Pacific Art League.
Bay Area
Exhibit features art and artifacts from cultural exchanges with 10 sister cities. It runs through Aug. 22 at the Pacific Art League.
Bay Area
Exhibit features art and artifacts from cultural exchanges with 10 sister cities. It runs through Aug. 22 at the Pacific Art League.
Bay Area
Across San Jose, nonprofits running food distributions are seeing their lines explode. Martha’s Kitchen, which provides hot meals and has a weekly food pantry, has seen its numbers nearly triple since June, serving between 150 to 300 people each week. Hunger at Home, another nonprofit group fighting food insecurity, has seen a 30% increase of […] The post ‘Disheartening’: San Jose food lines grow longer as more people seek help appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Family troubles, a tough location, and a health scare meant chef-owner Seth Stowaway’s casual, all-day diner never got off the ground.
Technology
The Derpy and Sussie Lego set includes movable parts for different poses and adjustable facial expressions.
Technology
“Love Island USA” is officially the series of the summer. According to Peacock, Season 8 of the reality dating series has reached nearly 19 billion minutes watched to date, spanning 35 episodes released between June 2 and July 13 — making it the streamer’s most-watched original season ever. Divided by the season’s nearly 40-hour runtime, […]
Technology
The reality star is visiting seven cities across the United States & Canada.
Technology
First look images from the new workplace comedy reveal Tommy Davidson bringing late night talk show host Varnell Hill back nearly three decades after audiences first met him.
Technology
Eric Goode's new five-parter focuses on the lucrative and illegal business of trafficking exotic snakes, tortoises and lizards.
Technology
American coming-of-age comedies rarely beat with such uncomfortable verisimilitude. In the bilingual “Mustache” — the first feature from writer-director Imran J. Khan — 13-year-old Pakistani American high schooler Ilyas (Atharv Verma) undergoes an awkward adjustment from a private Islamic institution to a generic American high school. The story’s universality is born from its cultural specificity, […]
Technology
“Resident Evil Requiem” stars Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on Aug. 26. Best known for playing Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft to life in Capcom’s latest installment in the “Resident Evil” franchise, which was released in February, the “Resident Evil Requiem” stars will unveil a number […]
Technology
Billed as a spun-off third entry in the “M3GAN” franchise, “Soulm8te” is to “Fatal Attraction” as M3GAN’s vehicles were to “Orphan” and “The Bad Seed” — a robotic replay of very familiar genre tropes. Here, a grieving widower working in tech agrees to try out a prototype of the titular “AI companion,” basically a beauteous […]
Technology
The records keep piling up for Sony's superhero blockbuster that stars Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink.
Technology
The 'Better Call Saul' alum is never one to get ahead of himself, but he admits he can't help but think about Scorpion's future as Venom.
Technology
2018’s “Super Troopers 2” wasn’t so much fan service as fan self-service. Kickstarted with nearly $5 million of crowdfunding after studios doubted the public appetite for a tardy sequel to the 2001 indie sleeper “Super Troopers,” it gave the people what they wanted and not much else: a familiar rehash of the first film’s broad […]
Technology
The comedy troupe is back with their latest wacky effort about a ragtag group of Vermont cops.
Technology
More than three years since it went off the air, the series returns with Jason Sudeikis' chipper American taking a new post as head coach of Richmond's inaugural women's team.
Technology
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that outdoor poster ads for “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” breached its code by presenting an image that gave “a realistic impression of a dead child,” while clearing companion TV and streaming spots for the same campaign. The ASA investigated four issues stemming from several complaints about ads for […]
Bay Area
The suspected predators were busted when they thought they were meeting minors.
Technology
The company will use $1 billion from the sale of A+E to buy back stock, will move consumer products under its entertainment division, and teases a new era for Disney+ early next year.