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Culture
The thieves stole from the Treasure of Villena including some 66 Bronze Age objects, among them, 29 bracelets, 11 bowls, three bottles, and other miscellaneous pieces dating to 1000 BCE.
Science
States must submit Rural Health Transformation Program progress reports to the federal government, but they aren’t required to proactively post those reports, or related information, publicly.
California
Eight months after Rob and Michele Reiner were fatally stabbed in their Brentwood home, son Jake opens up, describing his parents' deaths and brother's arrest as a "living nightmare."
California
The Texas-based filmmaker talks about his innovative film, shot over 12 years and co-starring Patricia Arquette, who won an Oscar for her performance.
California
As increasing numbers of migrants perish during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to ramp up pressure on U.S. authorities to investigate the deaths.
Technology
The letter also urged a coordinated government effort to make cyber defense accessible to critical infrastructure under pressure.
Bay Area
2 air traffic controllers left early on the night of a deadly LaGuardia Air Canada plane crash at the New York airport, the FAA found.
Bay Area
Police say the drivers of two cars died in a fiery wreck after one driver was speeding in the wrong direction on the Montague Expressway Wednesday afternoon and collided with the other.
Markets
From a publishing company to a truck stop, Billboard runs through some of Parton's many business ventures.
Markets
Certain stocks are such poor bets that they are likely to lose ground even in bull markets.
News
The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct, the agency's public information office reported.
Culture
“Your friends are inconsequential to your enlightenment journey.” Well, that’s high school, baby!
Culture
While Japan’s fashion scene is enjoying a global moment, harnessing international appeal has its fair share of obstacles. Five designers weigh in on what it takes to succeed.
Culture
Today in Puerto Rico, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced 81 members of a violent drug trafficking organization have been charged federally following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. The FBI and the Puerto Rico Police Department successfully led the takedown and arrest yesterday of 70 defendants charged who are members of this violent drug trafficking organization that had been active for years throughout the West side of Puerto Rico.
Technology
You don't have to sacrifice style when searching for the most comfortable walking shoes for travel.
Technology
Federal programs that support brain injury research and services are in flux, with lapsed legislation and a diminished injury-tracking workforce. Still, in rural Pennsylvania, children with acquired brain injuries gathered for a summer camp that emphasized community, confidence, and fun.
Technology
The Korean mastermind behind ‘Secret Sunshine’ and ‘Burning’ has reunited with some of his greatest stars for a provocative relationship drama that confronts the resentments and possibilities of contemporary life.
Science
Opioid settlement cash was meant to abate the addiction crisis. But a new investigation reveals millions in Louisiana was spent on law enforcement gear and police technology instead of lifesaving treatment.
California
Years after California reduced vehicle license fees and promised to make cities and counties whole, a glitch in the payment system may cause San Mateo County to lose $220 million a year.
Technology
A robot sprinter has broken another 100-meter record at China's World Humanoid Robot Games
Technology
NASA’s attempt to save the falling Swift telescope failed, revealing the realities of the burgeoning field of satellite servicing.
Science
KFF Health News examines how sheriffs are spending opioid settlement money, finds they're spending millions on police gear.
Technology
Documents released a year after the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church and school detail a swift response by authorities but reveal little about the motive for the attack
Technology
Artificial intelligence labs and cybersecurity firms are reconsidering the way they test advanced AI models after models from at least three firms jumped onto the open internet and breached real-world victims. Cybersecurity specialists are debating whether they should connect the …
Technology
The fight over AI and its associated data center infrastructure has spilled into election-after-election this year.
Technology
Tech industry is perplexed by Trump’s plan to win AI race by taxing data centers.
Technology
Two of Dolly Parton’s most beloved movies are heading back to the big screen following the country music icon’s death on Tuesday. Beginning on Friday, Aug. 28, AMC Theatres will offer special presentations of “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” in approximately 200 locations across the U.S., including Parton’s home state of […]
Technology
McCoy will become part of Accenture Edge, which was recently launched to target the mid-market business
Bay Area
Jerry Sandusky is due to return to court next month as one of his accusers is expected to recant his testimony.
Technology
Larsson said she didn't want to submit for the category in an interview circulating the internet. But she can't — here's why
California
'The Whisper Man' is a jump-scare thriller haunted by many things, including the ineffable ties between parent and child.
Technology
Adobe is rolling out an AI-heavy update for Photoshop that includes a new "optional" interface dedicated to its AI tools. Launching in beta, the "AI Assisted Editor" view will show all of Photoshop's AI features in a single toolbar, including its prompt-based image editor, background remover, an AI image extender, and more. There are also […] Adobe is rolling out an AI-heavy update for Photoshop that includes a new "optional" interface dedicated to its AI tools. Launching in beta, the "AI Assisted Editor" view will show all of Photoshop's AI features in a single toolbar, including its prompt-based image editor, background remover, an AI image extender, and more. There are also new ways to refine edits with AI, including a "markup" feature to draw directly on an image to show Photoshop's AI assistant what you'd like to change. That means you can "select areas to recolor, sketch arro
Technology
Meta's agreement to settle a federal social media addiction case with state AGs doesn't absolve the company of similar litigation or potential regulation.
Culture
A neon-bright windbreaker is the perfect thing to trick people into thinking I am outdoorsy (nope) and adventurous (definitely not).
Technology
From bombshell blowouts to rosy, softly sculpted makeup, a look back at Amal Clooney’s most memorable Venice beauty moments.
Technology
American is adding seven routes to its 2027 schedule, with the majority heading to smaller European cities from its Philadelphia hub or from New York City.
Technology
Americans have declared war on Flock cameras. They've protested them, damaged them, and destroyed them. This is only the beginning. The spontaneous and decentralized nature of the vigilante protests is also what makes them difficult to suppress. There isn't a uniform method of disruption; people have done everything from unplugging, smashing, stealing, and spray-painting the […] Americans have declared war on Flock cameras. They've protested them, damaged them , and destroyed them . This is only the beginning. The spontaneous and decentralized nature of the vigilante protests is also what makes them difficult to suppress. There isn't a uniform method of disruption; people have done everything from unplugging, smashing, stealing, and spray-painting the surveillance devices to taking less destructive actions like physically blocking the cameras for hours. Some of the culprits have be
Bay Area
Sergeant Ma, opening Sept. 9 in Mission Bay, blends fine-dining technique with Chinese and Vietnamese flavors.
Technology
Andrea Eastman, the casting director for “The Godfather” and former Hollywood agent, died on Wednesday at her home in Santa Barbara. She was 86. Entering the film industry at a time when it was dominated by men, Eastman became one of Hollywood’s first female “superagents,” rising to senior vice president at International Creative Management and […]
Bay Area
Tired of comparisons to Ivy League programs, the former star quarterback is starting his second season as the Cardinal GM and attempting to “plant flags of seriousness.”
Culture
The live-action series is currently filming in Atlanta.
California
New mapping for the Timber Fire burning in Monterey County has the blaze at just under 19,000 acres Wednesday night, with containment at 21%, according to Cal Fire. The fire, burning in the rugged Central Coast wilderness around Big Sur, grew to 18,944 acres Wednesday as evacuation orders remained for 11 zones. On Thursday beginning […] The post Another wildfire erupts as Monterey County’s Timber Fire nears 19,000 acres appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Standardized driver interface aims to let devices talk to AI and each other.
Technology
Given their limited quantity and social media virality, Anthro Home's seasonal runs can be here today and gone tomorrow.
Bay Area
Apple's rare Bay Area layoffs hit Vision Pro and Siri teams amid AI shake-up
Culture
Sulfate-free shampoos are the gold standard for gentle hair care, but are sulfates actually harmful? Here, experts break down the misconceptions and share their picks for the best sulfate-free shampoos.
Culture
Fans among the audience were shown a video of the country star singing the classic "I Will Always Love You" before Grande hit the stage.
Technology
The U.S. Army has announced plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable energy source independent of the commercial electric grid
News
The U.S. Army has announced plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable energy source independent of the commercial electric grid
Culture
Amnesty International said in a statement on Tuesday that Gao plans to appeal the conviction.
Culture
The renowned Japanese avant-gardist died on Wednesday at a hospital in Tokyo from multiple organ failure, according to her US gallery, David Zwirner. She was 97.
Bay Area
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist known for her famous "Infinity Mirror Rooms" and polka dot art, has died at the age of 97.
Technology
Cyber insurers have spent years defining what constitutes a hack and when coverage should pay out, but the rapid emergence of AI agents is raising new questions, forcing insurers to review their policies. Leading AI developers OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta …
California
Four months after production services vendor Quixote said it would close much of its L.A. soundstage business, producer Manny Halley has leased one of its Pacoima facilities and plans to reopen it this fall.
Culture
Is New Haven one possible cure for a metastasized New York real estate market?
Technology
There still is no off-ramp in sight despite President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete.
Technology
The store will be open through Sept. 15.
Culture
Marino pays attention to prices, certainly, but has little interest in being told what he ought to want. “I don’t really care what other people think,” he said. When dealers tell him an artist is “really hot,” he dismisses it as sales talk. “They should be selling shoes.”
Technology
Apartment rents are finally turning positive as vacancies drop, thanks to less new supply.
Culture
CORE operates as part of the broader UNIFIED Music Group ecosystem, and is led by co-general managers, Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery.
Technology
Vince Holdings has been tapped as the brand’s core global apparel and retail licensee.
Technology
The licensing firm will work with Vince Holding Corp. on products, with Drake continuing to hold an ownership stake and helping to shape its creative vision.
Bay Area
Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults. The post Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults. The post Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults. The post Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults appeared first on The Almanac .
Technology
Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults. The post Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Technology
The BBC has confirmed that its veteran motoring show “Top Gear,” whose former hosts have included Jeremy Clarkson and “Friends” star Matt LeBlanc, will return. The series, which began in 1977 and became one of the BBC’s biggest exports, was taken off air in 2022. It was rested after co-host Andrew Flintoff, a former cricketer, […]
Bay Area
These are the first deaths related to measles within the state in 35 years, and the first deaths reported this year in the U.S.
Technology
The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.
California
Street vendors are a new pressure point in the mayoral race, as Councilmember Nithya Raman unveiled a new pro-street-vendor plan Wednesday and Bass' office announced that some erroneous criminal citations were being rescinded.
California
These are among the new titles with local themes or released by local writers, listed in alphabetical order by author names:   “Story Telling: A Writing Life” by Isabel Allende  Ballantine Books, 192 pages, $26 hardcover, Sept. 15, 2026   Bay Area legend Isabel Allende, born in Peru and raised in Chile, has sold more than 80 million copies […] The post Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors September 2026 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Hannah has been working with the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative, which works to inspire young Bay Area girls and give them better access to sports.
California
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 7 feet expected along with dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, particularly along south and southwest-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Flooding of low lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides peak around 6.2 to 6.5 feet from 8-10 PM PDT this evening.
California
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides around 6 feet will occur in the evening hours.
News
A beluga whale named Peekachu has died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after being transported from a closed Ontario park as part of a rescue effort for Canada's last captive whales
Technology
The electric Torcal will be Bentley's entry model and cost less than a Bentayga.
Technology
Best Buy raised its full fiscal-year outlook on Thursday after reporting a stronger-than-expected first-half performance.
Technology
Texas cotton growers need varieties that can withstand more heat with less water.
Technology
Release is timed to artist’s 45th b’day
Technology
The upcoming (Sept. 4) editions will also feature the singer's recent one-off single, "Morning Dew (Donk)."
Technology
The money will help provide food and housing supplies to those impacted by the disaster
Bay Area
Bill Gates is hitting the panic button on artificial intelligence.
California
Black jaguar becomes the latest victim of a fatal bite as the end of rattlesnake season nears.
California
A man was unconscious when lifeguards pulled him out of the water Wednesday at Laguna Beach's South Crescent Bay. He died after being taken to a nearby hospital.
Technology
Copper just hit a fresh record, while one ETF tracking the metal is up nearly 20% in August and on pace for its best month on record.
Markets
A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver. …
Science
This report describes Buprenorphine access in urban and rural areas during 2019-2025.
Bay Area
Burning Man started as a counterculture event but over the past 40 years it has inspired large public art projects and influenced Silicon Valley tech leaders.
Markets
Right now the bond market is acting in a way it hasn’t in two decades, and a lot of people are going to be caught off guard by what that means for the “safe” part of their money.
Technology
Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.
Technology
Kelly Vohnn says she was "heartbroken" to see her own image used and did not hold back when given the chance to critique the network.
Technology
COL Group, Virtue Asia and V47 Entertainment have unveiled Inside Microdramas, billed as the first upfront event built around microdramas and the broader vertical entertainment business. The event will take place in Singapore on Oct. 27. The initiative is expected to draw senior executives from entertainment, advertising, tech, platforms and consumer brands. Inside Microdramas draws […]
Technology
Calico generates the technical design required to bring designs from sketches to shelves.
California
Lorena Gonzalez heads up the powerful California Federation of Labor Unions, making her one of the most prominent voices for working people in the state. The group represents more than 1,300 unions and 2.3 million workers in sectors including manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, healthcare and entertainment.  One of the federation’s priorities in Sacramento this year … Continue reading California Labor Leader on AI Bills and Billionaire Tax Measure Splitting Unions →
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Assembly Bill 2760 seeks to ban the use of "shock gloves" by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents.
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers agreed to a deal that will allow survivors of childhood sexual assault at public institutions to continue to sue the public bodies they say are responsible for their trauma. The compromise released Thursday is a win for victims’ advocates, who opposed […] The post California lawmakers reject caps on abuse payouts, but deal could still give schools relief appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Bay Area
Lawmakers spent two years negotiating a compromise that would protect sexual assault survivors’ path to justice without bankrupting cash-strapped school districts, cities and counties. The post California lawmakers reject caps on abuse payouts, but deal could still give schools relief appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
California
Lawmakers spent two years negotiating a compromise that would protect sexual assault survivors’ path to justice without bankrupting cash-strapped school districts, cities and counties.
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers agreed to a deal that will allow survivors of childhood sexual assault at public institutions to continue to sue the public bodies they say are responsible for their trauma. The compromise released Thursday is a win for victims’ advocates, who opposed […] The post California lawmakers reject caps on abuse payouts, but deal could still give schools relief appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers agreed to a deal that will allow survivors of childhood sexual assault at public institutions to continue to sue the public bodies they say are responsible for their trauma. The compromise released Thursday is a win for victims’ advocates, who opposed […] The post California lawmakers reject caps on abuse payouts, but deal could still give schools relief appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers agreed to a deal that will allow survivors of childhood sexual assault at public institutions to continue to sue the public bodies they say are responsible for their trauma. The compromise released Thursday is a win for victims’ advocates, who opposed […] The post California lawmakers reject caps on abuse payouts, but deal could still give schools relief appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
California
Studies show that exposure to certain levels of PFAS may lead to decreased fertility and developmental delays in children and increase the risk of cancer.
California
Lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that would ban disposable vape cartridges, a scourge to waste haulers and facilities.
California
Here are the morning’s top stories on Thursday, August 27, 2026 Growing food and power on the same land: California researchers test agrivoltaics As California farmers face worsening drought, extreme heat and rising costs, the state is racing to expand solar energy infrastructure. But both agricultural production and solar harvesting depend on one increasingly scarce … Continue reading Can California farmers produce solar energy alongside food? →
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Laura Richardson pays $450 a month out of pocket for a drug that could keep her off insulin for the rest of her life. She’s a California state senator — and even she can’t get her own insurance to cover it. Richardson started […] The post Can California help lower the cost of GLP-1s? Here’s what lawmakers are proposing appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
California
An LA-area Democrat wants California to partner with drug manufacturers to make weight loss drugs cheaper — drawing on her own experience paying out of pocket.
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Laura Richardson pays $450 a month out of pocket for a drug that could keep her off insulin for the rest of her life. She’s a California state senator — and even she can’t get her own insurance to cover it. Richardson started […] The post Can California help lower the cost of GLP-1s? Here’s what lawmakers are proposing appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Laura Richardson pays $450 a month out of pocket for a drug that could keep her off insulin for the rest of her life. She’s a California state senator — and even she can’t get her own insurance to cover it. Richardson started […] The post Can California help lower the cost of GLP-1s? Here’s what lawmakers are proposing appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Laura Richardson pays $450 a month out of pocket for a drug that could keep her off insulin for the rest of her life. She’s a California state senator — and even she can’t get her own insurance to cover it. Richardson started […] The post Can California help lower the cost of GLP-1s? Here’s what lawmakers are proposing appeared first on The Almanac .
Markets
Carnival Cruise Line, long the subject of lawsuits accusing its crew members of unwanted sexual advances on passengers, has won a new trial in a case in which a Florida jury awarded $10.3 million to a young woman who said …
News
Rescue teams searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, where a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse.
Technology
The boxer-inspired collection from Champion and the British aristocratic line from Ted Baker coincide with the return of the series on Sept. 3 on Netflix.
Technology
Members of Nashville City Council and a Tennessee House Rep. have endorsed the move.
Technology
Channel 5 boss Ben Frow said he would never have commissioned a drama about Sarah Everard for his network. Jeff Pope is penning a drama about the investigation into Everard’s 2021 murder for the BBC. Frow, chief content officer at Paramount-owned public service broadcaster 5, said that while he was sure Pope would do a […]
Technology
Various words and phrases have proliferated on the internet since ChatGPT's release.
Technology
China's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, as soft demand and a broader slowdown in the economy weighed on manufacturers.
Technology
Wealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.
Technology
After years of welcoming VICs into their studio, Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena's new East London outpost comes with a permanent shop for custom kilts, entry-price merch, artist furniture, and community events.
Bay Area
Gail Wilkerson, a longtime resident, business person and outspoken city critic, submitted papers to once again run for the East Palo Alto City council alongside six other candidates. The post City watchdog Gail Wilkerson runs for East Palo Alto council appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
The new short film “Avec Kim” will premiere during the upcoming edition of the Venice Film Festival.
Technology
227 install commands were found in corporate docs pointing at code nobody owns.
Technology
By targeting Gen Z, expanding its international presence and growing its men’s business, the $7 billion brand sees a long runway.
California
While the actor performed in a lot of films, he also made a good deal of appearances on television in comedic roles, including on 'Roseanne,' 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Will & Grace.'
News
In Community Briefs this week, Portola Valley holds its fifth annual PV Palooza summer music festival on Saturday, and the town of Atherton is seeking volunteers to serve on a slew of committees. The post Community briefs: PV Palooza and recruitment for Atherton committees appeared first on The Almanac .
California
The Concord City Council has signed off on a new million-dollar contract to provide security at the shuttered naval weapons station that is still awaiting redevelopment. The council in a 4-0 vote Tuesday approved the three-year contract with Guardian Security Agency to provide security guard services at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. Councilmember Pablo […] The post Concord council signs off on three-year security deal for former weapons station appeared first on Local News Matters .
Science
The vaccination campaign was officially launched in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province, in the country's east, Health Minister Roger Kamba said.
News
Investigators say air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trump’s helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet and the chopper were allowed to take off at the same time
Technology
Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration through record-breaking disaster years. On our PBS News podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke with Fugate about how climate change has upended disaster response, and about criticism that the agency has been politicized in recent years.
Technology
The artist behind the artist-run space Benny's Video talks art and archives.
Markets
A number of Wall Street banks, including Jefferies, raised their price targets for the cybersecurity’s stock following its record-breaking results.
Technology
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. UCLA is launching the nation’s first digital humanities department and bachelor’s degree this fall. The new discipline combines classical humanities with technical know-how to examine a digitized and increasingly AI-enhanced world. The major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping and […] The post Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities appeared first on The Almanac .
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UCLA’s new major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping and data visualization with traditional humanities in subjects like history, literature and global cultures.
Technology
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. UCLA is launching the nation’s first digital humanities department and bachelor’s degree this fall. The new discipline combines classical humanities with technical know-how to examine a digitized and increasingly AI-enhanced world. The major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping and […] The post Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. UCLA is launching the nation’s first digital humanities department and bachelor’s degree this fall. The new discipline combines classical humanities with technical know-how to examine a digitized and increasingly AI-enhanced world. The major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping and […] The post Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. UCLA is launching the nation’s first digital humanities department and bachelor’s degree this fall. The new discipline combines classical humanities with technical know-how to examine a digitized and increasingly AI-enhanced world. The major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping and […] The post Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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UCLA’s new major fuses technological tools for statistical analysis, coding, 3D mapping and data visualization with traditional humanities.
Technology
Creative director John Murdy details how Barker is getting directly in on the scares and the Nikki surprise: "You never know where you might encounter her.”
News
Snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the U.S. has transformed the midterm election landscape, thrown a wrench into the plans of the world's richest companies and brought President Donald Trump to its defense.
Technology
It’s directed by The Brutalist’s Brady Corbet and shot on 70mm
California
Ahead of a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl, the 74-year-old art-rock veteran discusses his love of performance and his misgivings about AI.
Technology
“When Brady told me he wanted to shoot our show in 70 millimeter (70 millimeter!) I didn’t realize what a difference it would make,” singer says of upcoming documentary
Technology
Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor, with a formal announcement due in September.
Science
RFK Jr. downplays measles threat, FDA approves pancreatic drug, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
“I’ve actually never been more optimistic about the potential for technology when it comes to healthcare on the consumer side. On the enterprise side, it’s also a huge area of interest. Every major health system, every health insurance company, every pharmaceutical company is excited about the opportunity for AI to help them do what they […] The post Deena Shakir: ‘We haven’t figured out the guardrails’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Bay Area
“I’ve actually never been more optimistic about the potential for technology when it comes to healthcare on the consumer side. On the enterprise side, it’s also a huge area of interest. Every major health system, every health insurance company, every pharmaceutical company is excited about the opportunity for AI to help them do what they […] The post Deena Shakir: ‘We haven’t figured out the guardrails’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Bay Area
“I’ve actually never been more optimistic about the potential for technology when it comes to healthcare on the consumer side. On the enterprise side, it’s also a huge area of interest. Every major health system, every health insurance company, every pharmaceutical company is excited about the opportunity for AI to help them do what they […] The post Deena Shakir: ‘We haven’t figured out the guardrails’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Technology
“I’ve actually never been more optimistic about the potential for technology when it comes to healthcare on the consumer side. On the enterprise side, it’s also a huge area of interest. Every major health system, every health insurance company, every pharmaceutical company is excited about the opportunity for AI to help them do what they […] The post Deena Shakir: ‘We haven’t figured out the guardrails’ appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children because she was depressed and tired of living, not because of failings with mental healthcare, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday before they began the first day of deliberations in her murder trial.
Bay Area
Democratic-controlled states filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections.
Culture
Built in the final years of United National Movement rule, the building’s ultra-contemporary design symbolized the era's pro-European leanings.
California
After Jed York's arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is reviewing whether the 49ers owner violated its personal conduct policy.
Technology
“Dolly stands as a beacon of light to protect your copyright and to do with it what you wish,” says Erin McAnally, executive director of the Songwriters of North America.
Culture
On this week's Trending Up, we look at listeners flocking to the timeless catalog of the late legend, as well as a resuscitated Dua Lipa hit and another new Tove Lo-spun-off rap hit.
Technology
Country queen and national treasure Dolly Parton may have physically left the world on Tuesday, but her indelible mark on the world and the industry will never be forgotten. And luckily, she’s not done yet. Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song. Back in 2015, Parton […]
Technology
In addition to her tremendous country music career, Dolly Parton was known for her big heart. According to her sister, Stella Parton, Dolly’s desire to help others extended into her final days battling cancer. In a message posted to social media, Stella Parton wrote of Dolly, “My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful […]
Bay Area
Dolly Parton's sister took to Facebook to share a moving message about her sister.
Technology
“My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful, and kind people I’ve ever known,” she writes in online tribute
Technology
"Jolene" and "9 to 5" were Parton's most played songs since her death on Tuesday
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The president's son, who is an advisor to two prediction market platforms, told Republican attorneys general to back off on the industry, the Times reported.
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“During COVID, I was working in the hospital –  at Kaiser, Redwood City at the time –  and I was also working in a nursing home. I saw firsthand the limitations that we had during Covid, especially with social isolation and the need for tech, not just AI but just tech in general. That’s when […] The post Dr. Aifra Ahmed: ‘The human element in the physician-patient relationship is critical’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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“During COVID, I was working in the hospital –  at Kaiser, Redwood City at the time –  and I was also working in a nursing home. I saw firsthand the limitations that we had during Covid, especially with social isolation and the need for tech, not just AI but just tech in general. That’s when […] The post Dr. Aifra Ahmed: ‘The human element in the physician-patient relationship is critical’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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“During COVID, I was working in the hospital –  at Kaiser, Redwood City at the time –  and I was also working in a nursing home. I saw firsthand the limitations that we had during Covid, especially with social isolation and the need for tech, not just AI but just tech in general. That’s when […] The post Dr. Aifra Ahmed: ‘The human element in the physician-patient relationship is critical’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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“During COVID, I was working in the hospital –  at Kaiser, Redwood City at the time –  and I was also working in a nursing home. I saw firsthand the limitations that we had during Covid, especially with social isolation and the need for tech, not just AI but just tech in general. That’s when […] The post Dr. Aifra Ahmed: ‘The human element in the physician-patient relationship is critical’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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“I’ve been doing different things in artificial intelligence for about 13 years. In general, I see AI as a tool and not a solution. The number of tools in this category called AI is ever-expanding which is both exciting and overwhelming. Healthcare is so fundamental to everything, and everything is fundamental to healthcare. The ability […] The post Dr. Thomas Osborne: ‘This is the most important and exciting time in history.’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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“I’ve been doing different things in artificial intelligence for about 13 years. In general, I see AI as a tool and not a solution. The number of tools in this category called AI is ever-expanding which is both exciting and overwhelming. Healthcare is so fundamental to everything, and everything is fundamental to healthcare. The ability […] The post Dr. Thomas Osborne: ‘This is the most important and exciting time in history.’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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“I’ve been doing different things in artificial intelligence for about 13 years. In general, I see AI as a tool and not a solution. The number of tools in this category called AI is ever-expanding which is both exciting and overwhelming. Healthcare is so fundamental to everything, and everything is fundamental to healthcare. The ability […] The post Dr. Thomas Osborne: ‘This is the most important and exciting time in history.’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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“I’ve been doing different things in artificial intelligence for about 13 years. In general, I see AI as a tool and not a solution. The number of tools in this category called AI is ever-expanding which is both exciting and overwhelming. Healthcare is so fundamental to everything, and everything is fundamental to healthcare. The ability […] The post Dr. Thomas Osborne: ‘This is the most important and exciting time in history.’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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Followers of veteran football coach Nick Saban will learn even more about his life, upbringing and philosophy upon viewing “Saban,” a new six-episode documentary series slated to debut 6 p.m. on October 8 on ESPN. The series offers unique insight not only into Coach Saban’s 17 seasons at the University of Alabama, but his time […]
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Kaia Gerber, Eva Herzigova, Nyaduola Gabriel and Liu Wen posed for Juergen Teller amid a landscape of granite.
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The shoe's uppers are inspired by the color and texture of a tennis ball.
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"The only people you are hurting are the kids," one parent said after the Mt. Diablo Unified School District removed an unauthorized announcer press box built in the bleachers at College Park High School's football field.
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Gilroy’s City Council elections have shifted from at-large to district-based races this year, with eight candidates emerging for three districts up for grabs this November. Gilroy has mapped out six districts with three on the city’s Nov. 3 ballot — District 4 in the southeast part of the city, centralized District 5 which includes downtown... The post Eight candidates compete for Gilroy City Council seats appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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The West Coast is home to one of the busiest freight corridors in the United States, and it's getting cleaner.
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Ellen Pompeo is looking to scrub up again — but this time, not as Dr. Meredith Grey. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star is attached to lead a drama series in development at Hulu from “Big Little Lies” and “Boston Legal” creator David E. Kelley. Titled “Not a Sound,” the project is based on Heather Gudenkauf’s novel […]
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xAI accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography.
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J.Crew taps the Gen Z fashion fixture to bring a fresh perspective to its heritage Rollneck, reworking the 1988 staple with a shrunken silhouette for fall.
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Singer Marie Ulven, known to her millions of fans and followers as girl in red, plays a musician in Eivind Landsvik’s drama “Low Expectations.” But she’s not playing herself.  “It has been a little frustrating because I’m very different from Maja, and I put a lot of work into this role. But just because I’m […]
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Severe droughts across Europe this summer led to huge wildfires, disrupted transport on critical routes, threatened power plants and hit corporate earnings across the continent. The credit markets are mostly unmoved. The extreme weather is a reminder of the growing …
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Europe’s gas stores are historically low for this time of year, as disrupted Middle East LNG flows raise the risk of sharply higher prices this winter.
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Actor Danny Trejo and singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo also star in the campaign.
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Georgia prison officials plan to execute Stacey Humphreys next month
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Two explosive devices were recovered from an Orcutt boy's home Saturday, and officials said a "potential school threat" had been thwarted.
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Heat Warning is expired as high temperatures are forecast not to be as high.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Rising temperatures through Friday will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures during the peak of the heat on Thursday and Friday in the upper 90s in the western valleys to 105 in the inland valleys expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Rising temperatures through Friday will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 100s expected. Overnight low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat. Rising temperatures through Friday will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to low 100s expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Rising temperatures through Friday will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of around 115 expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the mid 80s to mid 90s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to low 100s expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Rising temperatures through Friday will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s in the western valleys to around 106 in the inland valleys expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures from 100 to 110 expected. Overnight low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit overnight relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 102 expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 108 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 112 to 116 expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the mid 80s to mid 90s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 103 expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 112 to 116 expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the mid 80s to mid 90s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 104 expected. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures from 100 to 110 expected. Overnight low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s in the western valleys to around 106 in the inland valleys expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 107 expected. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
California
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 102 expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected through the work week, with temperatures up to 115 to 118 across Death Valley and the Colorado River Valley; up to 108 to 112 across Moapa Valley, the Las Vegas Valley, the Pahrump Valley, and the Morongo Valley; up to 90 to 95 in the Hualapai Mountains. Overnight lows will be in the upper-80s to low-90s for desert valleys. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday a drug that could extend the survival of those with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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Riverside County must pay a family millions for the in-custody death of a beloved father who overdosed in his cell while awaiting trial in 2022.
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An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a 22-year-old college student in Pennsylvania
Technology
Prior Fed chairs have used the speech as an opportunity to lay out broad policy frameworks and intentions.
Technology
The Supreme Court in late June blocked Trump from firing Cook from the Federal Reserve, but left the president with a path to try again to remove her.
Markets
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
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Cook’s lawyer says she made an inadvertent error listing her apartment in Atlanta as a primary residence
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The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Telemundo on Oct. 22.
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Video obtained by a plane-spotting website appears to show a DHL plane landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night and moments later, the rear tires bursting into flames.
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Tires on a DHL cargo plane caught on fire during an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night.
California
New L.A. Phil conductor-in-residence Anna Handler follows Dudamel's epic farewell at the Hollywood Bowl with Beethoven's Fifth.
Culture
The former media mogul spent nearly two decades making art largely out of public view. Now, with projects from New York to Rhodes, she’s thinking about what happens when you finally have an audience.
Technology
"She would always request to sit in the gold booth."
Technology
Learn about the 6-step Chinese hair care routine that focuses on scalp health and shinier, healthier hair.
Culture
Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 29, of Alexandria, Virginia, a former IT specialist for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), pleaded guilty yesterday to transmission of national defense information to a foreign government.
Technology
The collection of scents is inspired by Sistani’s Persian roots.
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More than 40 percent come from the SWANA region.
Culture
Yes, eyebrow growth serums actually work. From RevitaLash, Grande Cosmetics, The Ordinary, and more, discover the tried-and-true formulas for healthy, full arches.
Technology
GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.
Technology
Netflix and Rockstar Games finally debuted their "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI. It showed that the new game looks to keep much of the spirit of GTA - exploration, driving, crimes, shooting, and cinematic story scenes. But everything just looks much better than previous entries, with impressive graphics, densely-packed rooms, and detailed environments. […] Netflix and Rockstar Games finally debuted their "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI . It showed that the new game looks to keep much of the spirit of GTA - exploration, driving, crimes, shooting, and cinematic story scenes. But everything just looks much better than previous entries, with impressive graphics, densely-packed rooms, and detailed environments. The footage was captured on PS5, according to the end of the video. A key focus of the game seems to be how protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos work togethe
Technology
The specialty retailer slightly revised downward its sales forecast for the year but raised the outlook on earnings per share.
Technology
Gap announced a new CEO for Old Navy on Thursday as the brand reported a decline in comparable sales for the most recent quarter.
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This week in Gaza, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is again under strain. Continued Israeli strikes drew criticism from the head of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace. Even the simple joy of flying a kite sparked fear on both sides of the border. Nick Schifrin has a look at ordinary life in Gaza under still extraordinary circumstances.
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Classes, however, are expected to continue at the university.
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Scientists are rushing to understand the exact causes of the deadly flash flood that sent a wall of mud and water tearing through Himalayan river valleys on the China-Nepal border. What’s clear so far is that a huge chunk of …
Technology
With no Good Good Championship following one bad bad commercial, the 2026 'Big Break' winner loses his sponsorship exemption into the tournament.
Technology
A controversial ad from Callaway Golf that was made by Good Good Golf has caused a firestorm online for showing a male player shoving a female golfer to the ground after she attempts to use his driver.
Technology
The newest sneaker in Michael Jordan's signature line is forgoing any design elements or colorways from the past in an effort to look forward.
Technology
The latest special-edition of Google's Fitbit Air is inspired by the Pokémon Sleep game, with a "Sleepy Blue" band emblazoned with a snoozing Pikachu. It's not exactly Snorlax blue, but matches the classic blue and gold of a Pokémon card pretty closely. The special-edition is available to preorder now for $129 and starts shipping September […] The latest special-edition of Google's Fitbit Air is inspired by the Pokémon Sleep game, with a "Sleepy Blue" band emblazoned with a snoozing Pikachu. It's not exactly Snorlax blue, but matches the classic blue and gold of a Pokémon card pretty closely. The special-edition is available to preorder now for $129 and starts shipping September 15th. It's arriving as Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, with a special-edition collection of playing cards set to launch the same week. This isn't the first
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Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis. Spotted by TechCrunch, the company yesterday published a memo addressing the Play Store's role in enforcing new memory-usage restrictions. The post emphasizes the importance of meeting new memory usage limits for apps, in order "to help developers navigate industry-wide hardware […] The memory crisis just won’t quit. | Image: Alex Castro / The Verge Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis. Spotted by TechCrunch , the company yesterday published a memo addressing the Play Store's role in enforcing new memory-usage restrictions. The post emphasizes the importance of meeting new memory usage limits for apps, in order "to help developers navigate industry-wide hardware constraints and Android's broader memory limits," it says. And failing to
Technology
Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert Intelligence" feature allows you to bring titles from Google Play Books directly into Gemini Notebook, which means you can ask questions about the material, as well as generate plans, infographics, AI podcasts, and more based on their […] Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert Intelligence" feature allows you to bring titles from Google Play Books directly into Gemini Notebook, which means you can ask questions about the material, as well as generate plans, infographics, AI podcasts, and more based on their contents. During a briefing with The Verge , Google Labs editorial director Steven Johnson showed how you can use the tool to generate a recipe book using the information in Michae
Culture
At launch, the Lowtide roster includes Tones And I, Ocean Alley, Hockey Dad, The Cat Empire, Brad Cox, Boy & Bear, and others.
Culture
A rearranged set cranked up the dance energy for Styles' first of 30 gigs in one of the world's disco capitals.
Culture
The British pop artist gave the best possible salute to Dolly by playing her recording of "I Will Always Love You" on the MSG speakers.
Technology
The country music icon died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Technology
Apart from the special show he performed with an orchestra in London, Harry Styles has played basically the same set since his “Together, Together” tour opened in Amsterdam 33 shows and nearly three months ago. But for the opening night of his unprecedented 30-show stand at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, he completely […]
Culture
Styles brought his latest tour to the States for the first time at New York's Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night (Aug. 25), with a totally rearranged setlist.
Technology
The Hawaii Insurance Division issued a memo to insurers this week stating it expects them to handle claims from Tropical Storm and Hurricane Lala “promptly, fairly,” and in accordance with state law insurance contracts. The memo on Wednesday from Insurance …
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Heat Advisory is expired as high temperatures are forecast not to be as high.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the mid to upper 90s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to low 100s expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Rising temperatures through Friday will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the lower to mid 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. Low temperatures mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains below 6000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat. Rising temperatures through Friday will increase the threat of heat-related illness across populations.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat and will increase the threat of heat-related illness.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the lower to mid 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. Low temperatures mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the low 90s to 102 expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the 90s below 6000 feet expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the mid to upper 90s for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain expected. Low temperatures will be mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s near the beaches to the lower to mid 90s for higher coastal terrain expected. Low temperatures mostly in the 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.
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“Do not come to Big Sur,” plead businesses as the Timber Fire — and the new Plaskett Fire — continue to grow, shutting down Highway 1 once again.
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Here’s what to know about the upcoming 101 closures in September, the recommended detours and which travelers will be most affected.
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Downtown Newhall dates back more than 100 years and the business district is considered the cultural and historic heart of the Santa Clarita Valley. On Monday, a fire ripped through the district, destroying some of its most cherished landmarks.
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Some distinguished authors over the course of sterling literary careers have nonetheless been slammed with scathing reviews from benighted critics who just didn’t go with the flow of their poetry or prose. One famous example is the invective hurled at Vladimir Nabokov in August 1958 upon the U.S. publication of his most famous novel “Lolita,” already raising eyebrows […] The post Hooked on Books: Foul words flung at fine writers – it happens! appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Vessel transits on Wednesday stayed below the 10-day average as Qatar mediates talks in Tehran and Iran's IRGC claims a revenue-sharing pact with Oman over the strait.
Bay Area
Seniors and members of the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center turned out in full force last week to protest a multifamily housing development in south Palo Alto that would run up against their properties. The post Housing project near JCC faces community pushback appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
Deleting personal data can help spare people from spam and cyberattacks.
Markets
Key Takeaways A client call is only as fast as the information behind it – digging through carrier portals, spreadsheets and old notes costs real time on every single call EVA Account Summarization pulls a client’s emails, texts, agent notes …
Technology
From BandCamp's outright ban of AI music to Spotify's "AI Personas" approach, here's how all the online music platforms are dealing with the fast-growing flood of AI-generated content.
Technology
Sports brands still have too much inventory in legacy footwear lifestyle models that need to be cleared out.
Technology
Without authorization, 1,200 OpenAI agents conspired among themselves to game a test.
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The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, mud and debris that swept away entire communities. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Shugar of the waterSHED Lab at the University of Calgary.
Technology
AI’s water footprint is growing, but location and cooling technology make a difference.
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The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back against the advance of Alzheimer's and dementia. One leading institution is taking a different and unconventional approach to supplement the traditional treatments. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our coverage of the intersection of health and arts, part of our CANVAS series.
Technology
Kevin Warsh is due to deliver his first Jackson Hole speech since taking the helm at the Federal Reserve. Here’s what to expect from markets.
Technology
Derek Hough and Tessandra Chavez, the choreographers for the mid-season dance episode, reveal how they whipped Ryan Murphy's starry cast into 'DWTS'-like shape: "They were terrified."
Technology
Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics has launched its second cute AI robot, the Microduck, a one-eyed biped standing just under 10 inches tall. It's available to preorder now for $399 in cream, graphite, lavender, and sky blue, and Pollen Robotics says it plans to start shipping the little robot "before Christmas 2026." Video demos of the […] Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics has launched its second cute AI robot, the Microduck , a one-eyed biped standing just under 10 inches tall. It's available to preorder now for $399 in cream, graphite, lavender, and sky blue, and Pollen Robotics says it plans to start shipping the little robot "before Christmas 2026." Video demos of the Microduck show it picking up socks and markers, kicking around a ball, and zipping around on tiny rollerskates. Pollen Robotics says it can also "react to its surroundings" and follow around a laser pointer, or users ca
Technology
When Menlo Park resident and photojournalist Mark Tuschman came to us with the idea of doing a profile and photography series that would highlight the viewpoints on artificial intelligence from different corners of the community, we eagerly agreed. The post Humans in the age of AI appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Artificial intelligence is alternately billed as the most consequential technology in history or a speculative bubble that will pop and lead to economic chaos. For this project, a collaboration with photojournalist Mark Tuschman, we spoke to local residents and professionals about their views on this transformational technology. The post Humans in the age of AI appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Culture
“I could write a second memoir solely on the racism I experienced at Cambridge University as a Master’s and PhD student,” writes Jill Damatac, a Filipino-American author who was a student at Cambridge in 2019.
California
A flight attendant found the weapon before the arrest of Iryna Gorb, a San Francisco resident who was traveling home from out of state, as was captured in a viral video.
Bay Area
A flight attendant found the weapon a day before agents arrested a Ukrainian woman at the airport in a viral incident.
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis has been released from a Texas jail after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota
Culture
The Grammy-winning MC talks her new God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops album, sampling D'Angelo and honoring Nolan Wells.
Technology
Austrian filmmaker Manuel Wetscher's feature debut, inspired by his own experiences and starring Moritz Hohlrieder and Finley Brown, world premieres in the Venice Film Festival's Horizons section.
Technology
Actress Alina Șerban's feature directorial debut, inspired by her own experience and "the first film by a Roma woman to be selected for an A-list festival," also gets a poster before premiering at Venice.
California
The governor will appoint new state education leadership. But three bills to hold the state more accountable just died in the state senate.
Culture
In a mere dozen or so years, the Georgia-born designer has gone from Vetements’ wild child to the top of Gucci.
Technology
The Grammy winner shook up his setlist, paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton and welcomed stars including fiancée Zoë Kravitz, Gayle King and Drew Barrymore to the first of his New York City shows.
Markets
More than three-fourths (78%) of U.S. insurers expect modest revenue growth during the next 12 months, and about half (49%) plan to increase staff. However, it seems many companies are “hiring to backfill key positions and bring in new talent, …
California
Insurance company executives warned Gov. Gavin Newsom in a letter Wednesday that his plan to shift utility wildfire liability to property insurers would raise premiums.
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Insurers are aiming for a bigger slice of the market for significant risk transfers this year as banks step up their use of the hedging instruments. Firms expect to participate in about 50% more SRTs than in 2025, according to …
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Investigators are sifting through the charred remnants of a Montana home where four generations of a family were killed as they gathered for Sunday dinner
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Nvidia’s stock soars higher after earnings.
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J. Smith-Cameron is heading to the courthouse. The Emmy nominee has joined the upcoming Season 28 of “Law & Order: SVU” in a recurring role. She will play jury consultant Gwen Sharpe, but plot details relating to her character are kept under wraps. Smith-Cameron is best known for playing Gerri Kellman across four seasons of […]
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The Gen Z star fronts the retailer’s latest campaign for its new cropped, fitted take on the classic (and affordable) fall sweater.
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The late metal god's son said the script for the untitled movie is done and that the search for a director is on.
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"I’m always saying in the meetings, ‘We’ve got to give the fans what they want,'" he confirmed
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"It could be that she just had so much venom that it overwhelmed some of her system."
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Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, says the last several months have been a "living nightmare" during his first sit-down interview.
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Studiocanal has launched Studiocanal Classics, a new worldwide catalogue label, drawing on a library of more than 18,000 titles the company describes as the largest outside the U.S. The library spans 100 years of film history. Studiocanal has put some €25 million ($29 million) into 4K restorations of nearly 1,000 classic feature films over the […]
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Some Jan. 6 rioters are pursuing a new path to seek millions of dollars from the federal government after the Justice Department abandoned plans for its controversial anti-weaponization fund. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
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The Japanese regulator's registration of a new trading platform for unlisted shares could help create a more favorable capital-raising environment for the country's IPO ecosystem.
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Plus, Banda El Recodo scores big with a cover of a 1958 classic by Antonio Aguilar.
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Marc Jacobs is going cinematic this fall. For its Fall 2026 campaign, the fashion house enlisted Jemima Kirke and Rowan Blanchard to star in “The Swap,” a scripted micro-drama that turns an accidental handbag mix-up into a chase across New York City. Playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris also makes a cameo. The project is […]
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On Nvidia's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang casually announced the company had "achieved AGI," one of the tech industry's ultimate goals some of its biggest players have spent years chasing. Almost immediately, Huang dismissed the coveted milestone as "senseless." He's right. For the supposed finish line of the AI race, there is no consensus […] On Nvidia's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang casually announced the company had "achieved AGI," one of the tech industry's ultimate goals some of its biggest players have spent years chasing. Almost immediately, Huang dismissed the coveted milestone as "senseless." He's right. For the supposed finish line of the AI race, there is no consensus on what artificial general intelligence means, let alone how we'll know when we've actually got there, which makes achieving it equally arbitrary. Asked about OpenAI's pursuit of AGI
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer said strong earnings from Nvidia and Salesforce shattered two major bear cases that had weighed on the tech stocks.
Technology
A judge dismissed a suit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. that sought to block a New York law requiring social media companies to disclose how they deal with hate speech, extremism and disinformation, ruling that “the First Amendment poses no …
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Councilwoman Amy Phan West was cleared of a misdemeanor charge, but still faces a city lawsuit and an election battle.
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Just seconds after the Trump administration's lawyer, Bradley Mayers, began making his case at a nearly two-hour hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper interrupted to ask why the center needed to begin inscribing the president's name on the institution's facade as soon as Sept. 8.
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Jeanine John Taele was arrested earlier this month, wearing an earpiece and taking pictures of the golf course where Trump was scheduled to attend a dinner.
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A federal judge in New York will consider granting final approval Thursday to Bank of America's $72 million settlement with women who accused the bank of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse them.
Technology
From Coco Gauff to Novak Djokovic to Rafael Nadal, Julien Farel and his team bring luxury grooming to the U.S. Open, marking nearly two decades of keeping tennis icons camera-ready.
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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today its finding that the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Services (GW Med) intentionally discriminated based on race in granting and denying admission to its 2024 and 2025 incoming classes. GW Med’s discriminatory conduct violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ( SFFA ), which banned race discrimination in higher education.
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"I'm sending all my love to Olivia and to all of the incredible artists, non-profit organizations and volunteers who have given their time to make this day so special," Megan wrote on Instagram.
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"We're sending all our love to Olivia," the girl group wrote.
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The model wore a cheeky graphic tee that has been also worn by celebrities like Pedro Pascal, Tommy Dorfman, and more.
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The policymaker stopped just short of calling for an interest rate hike.
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The superstar group were set to perform this Saturday in Southern California
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Katseye has dropped out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival slated to take place in Irvine, California, this Saturday, citing member Megan Skiendiel’s ankle injury as the reason for their absence. In a note posted to their social media accounts, the group expressed regret about having to back out of the event at the […]
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The superstar singer surprised an audience at a VIP showing of 'Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour — Live From Paris' at The Grove where she (danced) and sat for a lively Q&A moderated by Billboard's Tetris Kelly.
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The singer cancelled two upcoming shows, saying that it "breaks my heart to have to ever do this"
Technology
Hoping to show the creative possibilities in innovative, sustainable materials, luxury group Kering enlisted 10 emerging designers from across the world. Will established houses follow?
Technology
The pop star opens up about confidence, creative control & reclaiming her identity while fronting Adore Me’s fall 2026 lingerie campaign during her sold-out Freedom Tour.
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The limited-edition camel croc style comes in calf widths ranging from narrow to extra wide.
California
Officials called on the federal government to expedite $2 billion needed to make L.A. traffic-ready for the 2028 Games.
California
L.A. City Council raised concerns, votes for investigation.
California
Eaton and Palisades fire survivors have waited longer than any other disaster survivors for long-term federal help.
Technology
Henry Phillips (from the movie Punching the Clown) stars as Kurt Wagner in the 10-minute comedy short
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Appalachia is a hotspot of landslides, but many there can’t afford to move away or mitigate the danger, a new study finds. Wealthy urban residents can.
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Laney College's football team is preparing for a new season without longtime coach John Beam for the first time in more than two decades after he was shot and killed last November, as the school plans to rename its fieldhouse in his honor later this year.
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For many countries in Europe that recall living under Soviet occupation, the specter of the Russian threat is never far from mind. Many of those nations are now part of NATO, the alliance built to repel that threat. One of those states that was occupied for half a century is Latvia, a NATO member that borders Russia. Nick Schifrin spoke with its foreign minister after an active week of diplomacy.
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The leader of a Dominican Republic-based international cocaine trafficking and money laundering organization was extradited from Colombia to the United States yesterday to face drug trafficking charges filed in two separate indictments in the Districts of Puerto Rico and New Jersey as well as money laundering charges in the District of New Jersey. The prosecutions are part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative.
Technology
Remini and former 'Million Dollar Listing' star Tracy Tutor are the new additions for season 16.
California
Leah Remini confirmed she was joining 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Season 16, along with Tracy Tutor, as the Bravo series kicks off filming in Los Angeles.
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The cousin of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl killed in 2022 pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison.
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Jurors are deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a case that has raised questions about maternal mental healthcare. Clancy does not deny killing her children, but she pleaded not guilty, arguing she can't be held criminally responsible because the murders occurred while she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Shelley Murphy of The Boston Globe.
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Jury deliberations are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Watch the closing arguments of the high-profile trial.
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The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.
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The Alice Griffith Apartments opened in 2017 but have suffered from neglect.
Technology
Ahead of November, shop the limited-edition collection marking the milestone 100th march.
Technology
I never intended to join the cutting edge of electromechanical television. I just wanted to make a nice clock. But sometimes you have to go where the engineering takes you, and in my case it took me to the Scanwheel, a pocket-size wide-screen electromechanical TV with a resolution of 4,096 by 20 pixels. Yup, that’s 4K by 20. The 3D-printed drum [top] is spun by a motor controlled by a driver board [second row, from top]. The driver board, in turn, is controlled by a Raspberry Pi Pico [middle], which also controls the LEDs [second row, from bottom], which are mounted in the 3D-printed casing [bottom] so that the holes pass over them as the drum turns. James Provost Electromechanical television was the first form of practical television, developed by John Logie Baird in the 1920s . He used a so-called Nipkow disk, which has a spiral of holes punched through it. As the disk rotates, the hol
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A progressive organizer accused Yekutiel of sexually assaulting him at a house party in 2020. Yekutiel denied the claims.
Technology
“Last Man in Tower,” the Aravind Adiga adaptation starring Manoj Bajpayee, is headed to Indian theaters this September and has unveiled its first teaser. The film, directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, will mark the first time Bajpayee and co-star Boman Irani have shared the screen. Adapted from Adiga’s novel […]
California
The Marin County Board of Supervisors considered the future of 19 county boards, commissions and committees Tuesday through a report prepared by the Office of the County Executive. Advisory committees are composed of appointed members who provide advice, recommendations and community input to government agencies or elected officials. They do not have the authority to […] The post Marin County supervisors weigh future of 19 advisory committees appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Construction will soon begin on a five-story affordable housing development near the Manzanita park-and-ride lot and the U.S. Highway 101 overpass at Richardson Bay in Marin County. A large crane arrived at the 156 Shoreline Highway site on Tuesday. The 32-unit building will be assembled from prefabricated sections lifted into place by crane beginning Monday. […] The post Marin affordable housing development takes shape as prefabricated units, crane arrive appeared first on Local News Matters .
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International advertising and marketing firm Dentsu International Americas, LLC, violated federal law when it refused to hire a pregnant woman for a Minneapolis-based position promoting alcoholic beverage brands, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced. …
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Global insurance broker Marsh announced the launch of Stratus, a property insurance exchange designed to address the complex operational risks of large digital infrastructure projects as they move from construction into operation. Such projects include data centers and associated critical …
Culture
A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.
Culture
A Massachusetts man was sentenced today in federal court in Rhode Island for his role in a 2022 cockfighting operation in which he brought gaffs from Massachusetts to Rhode Island for animal fighting.
Bay Area
Amid a wave of scrutiny over automated license plate readers across the Bay Area, the Menlo Park Police Department is tightening controls on its camera data after finding that outside agencies improperly searched the system for the second time in roughly a year. The post Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Amid a wave of scrutiny over automated license plate readers across the Bay Area, the Menlo Park Police Department is tightening controls on its camera data after finding that outside agencies improperly searched the system for the second time in roughly a year. The post Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches appeared first on The Almanac .
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Amid a wave of scrutiny over automated license plate readers across the Bay Area, the Menlo Park Police Department is tightening controls on its camera data after finding that outside agencies improperly searched the system for the second time in roughly a year. The post Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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Amid a wave of scrutiny over automated license plate readers across the Bay Area, the Menlo Park Police Department is tightening controls on its camera data after finding that outside agencies improperly searched the system for the second time in roughly a year. The post Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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George Joseph, who founded Mercury General Corp. nearly 65 years ago, has died at age 104, the company announced this week. Joseph served as chairman from the company’s founding and led Mercury as CEO for 45 years, ending his time …
Technology
Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of augmented reality, writes in a post on Threads that "the camera will now stop working if the light is covered during a recording." The company's line of […] Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of augmented reality, writes in a post on Threads that "the camera will now stop working if the light is covered during a recording." The company's line of smart glasses already disables their built-in cameras if someone covers the LED capture light, which blinks to alert others that you're recording or taking a picture. However, some wearers found that they can bypass these rest
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From a two-hour daily limit to nighttime blocks and hidden likes, here’s what parents should know about Meta’s new protections for teens.
Technology
Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states
Culture
A Mexican national pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl for importation into the United States, and conspiracy to distribute listed chemicals for the unlawful importation of a controlled substance.
Technology
No one tells Mike Leigh what his movie is about. Not financiers, not distributors, not even Netflix, which he says could fund him “without batting an eyelid” but never has. At 83, Leigh is exactly the man he has always been: an artist with integrity. He’s telling this story to prove it.  At the Savoy […]
California
Rohnert Park has appointed longtime resident Rick Navarro as its next director of public safety, bringing over three decades of experience to the role. Navarro, who has lived in Rohnert Park for 34 years, currently serves as Mill Valley’s police chief, a position he has held since 2021. He advises city officials on public safety […] The post Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro chosen to lead Rohnert Park’s public safety services appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The Mountain View Whisman School District is preparing for another round of budget cuts in the coming months, this time with the potential to affect staff members directly interacting with students. The post Mountain View Whisman kicks off another round of budget cuts appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
Technology
"Kids are smarter and deeper and more amazing than we give them credit for sometimes," Ms. Rachel tells Billboard ahead of I'm So Happy album.
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“These shares are the only assets in her estate without designated beneficiaries.”
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The league said 88 players will still be named as Pro Bowlers and honored in Los Angeles after this season. Several flag football events also will take place at that time.
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The NFL announced the move Wednesday, bringing an end to an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951.
Technology
“By 2018, which is about 14 years after I came to the U.S…, I was a bit disillusioned. I was also growing critical of many things in this country around inequality and the innovation sector. The vibe of Stanford and Silicon Valley – I realized so much of it is either technology driven or hype […] The post Narges Baniasadi: ‘We should embrace and use AI’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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“By 2018, which is about 14 years after I came to the U.S…, I was a bit disillusioned. I was also growing critical of many things in this country around inequality and the innovation sector. The vibe of Stanford and Silicon Valley – I realized so much of it is either technology driven or hype […] The post Narges Baniasadi: ‘We should embrace and use AI’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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“By 2018, which is about 14 years after I came to the U.S…, I was a bit disillusioned. I was also growing critical of many things in this country around inequality and the innovation sector. The vibe of Stanford and Silicon Valley – I realized so much of it is either technology driven or hype […] The post Narges Baniasadi: ‘We should embrace and use AI’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
“By 2018, which is about 14 years after I came to the U.S…, I was a bit disillusioned. I was also growing critical of many things in this country around inequality and the innovation sector. The vibe of Stanford and Silicon Valley – I realized so much of it is either technology driven or hype […] The post Narges Baniasadi: ‘We should embrace and use AI’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Technology
Researchers have developed a new approach to boosting self-driving vehicle algorithms that could significantly reduce the time and cost required to prepare automated vehicles for real-world deployment, according to the University of Michigan. Rather than relying on the vast amounts …
Culture
The style of composite statue is "unlike anything seen before,” Turkey's minister of culture and tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy explained.
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The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
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At least 358 people have been confirmed killed in the massive flash flooding that ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday
California
San Francisco 49ers owner and Chief Executive John "Jed" York was arrested after responding to an online ad advertising a prostitute that ended up being a sting, according to an arrest report.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for an eleventh-hour legislative proposal that would give an environmental carve-out to a Santa Monica developer who is a Newsom appointee to state commissions and longtime donor. The draft proposal, obtained by CalMatters, would effectively exempt a mixed-use […] The post Newsom pushes environmental carve-out for campaign donor’s Santa Monica project appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for an eleventh-hour legislative proposal that would give an environmental carve-out to a Santa Monica developer who is a Newsom appointee to state commissions and longtime donor. The draft proposal, obtained by CalMatters, would effectively exempt a mixed-use […] The post Newsom pushes environmental carve-out for campaign donor’s Santa Monica project appeared first on The Almanac .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for an eleventh-hour legislative proposal that would give an environmental carve-out to a Santa Monica developer who is a Newsom appointee to state commissions and longtime donor. The draft proposal, obtained by CalMatters, would effectively exempt a mixed-use […] The post Newsom pushes environmental carve-out for campaign donor’s Santa Monica project appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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A last-minute Newsom proposal could exempt a Santa Monica housing project from the regular coastal development process. The developer, Jeff Worthe, is a longtime Newsom donor and appointee.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for an eleventh-hour legislative proposal that would give an environmental carve-out to a Santa Monica developer who is a Newsom appointee to state commissions and longtime donor. The draft proposal, obtained by CalMatters, would effectively exempt a mixed-use […] The post Newsom pushes environmental carve-out for campaign donor’s Santa Monica project appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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"She's coming to Nashville and I'm going to go see her," the Oscar-winning actress says of the pop singer's current Red Bottoms Tour.
Bay Area
AI data center backlash is growing, fueled by community concerns about local grids, electricity prices, water use and the environment. Meanwhile, AI technology is being integrated into every industry imaginable, which drives more AI data center demand. According to one recent real estate investment report, “nearly 100 gigawatts of new data centers will be added between 2026 and 2030,... The post Niestroj: We need smarter AI data center development appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Technology
Nike originally eliminated the role in December, which saw the exit of longtime executive Craig Williams.
Markets
The US Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including New York City, face another round of thunderstorms, increasing flood risks and transportation woes, with even the slight chance of a tornado. Flood watches will cover New York’s five boroughs, as well as stretching …
Markets
The chip giant has become the corporate equivalent of the Los Angeles Dodgers as it outspends and outmaneuvers the competition.
Technology
Nvidia shares rose on Thursday after the chip giant's revenue guidance reassured investors that AI demand will remain strong.
Bay Area
Bay Area residents will have a chance to watch a partial lunar eclipse Thursday night, weather permitting, at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. The center will host a lunar eclipse watch party starting at 7 p.m. at its facility at 10000 Skyline Blvd. as the moon passes into Earth’s shadow. The partial eclipse […] The post Oakland’s Chabot is hosting a watch party for Thursday night’s lunar eclipse appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Local residents who have died recently include Blake Nichols Sandy, Yvonne Elsie Jacobson, Charles Leonard Aker and Andrew Kennedy Ludwick. The post Obituaries: Local residents who died recently appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Technology
Samsung announced its upcoming lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors today at Gamescom, and says that several will feature "world-first innovations" across display speeds and design. This includes the 27-inch Odyssey G6 it initially unveiled in December, which now features a 1,100Hz refresh rate, alongside new OLED Odyssey G9, G8, and G7 updates for 2027. The […] Samsung announced its upcoming lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors today at Gamescom, and says that several will feature "world-first innovations" across display speeds and design. This includes the 27-inch Odyssey G6 it initially unveiled in December, which now features a 1,100Hz refresh rate, alongside new OLED Odyssey G9, G8, and G7 updates for 2027. The Odyssey G6 G60H's upgraded 1,100Hz final launch specification is a smidge faster than the already ridiculous 1,040Hz refresh rate that Samsung announced it would have at CES
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Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” music video only came out three months ago, but it’s already a museum piece. An exhibit titled “Olivia Rodrigo: The Cure Unraveled” will open at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles Sept. 2 and run through Feb. 22, 2027, highlighting the props, artwork and sets that were created for what […]
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Rodrigo "could have played it safe, but she acknowledged that she has the power to make stuff happen, and she's going to use it for good," said Kathleen Hanna, founder of Bikini Kill, which is playing the Daisy Chain Fields festival.
Culture
For this Thursday’s episode of “The Run-Through,” Nicole Phelps and Vogue senior editor Corey Seymour caught up with tennis player Aryna Sabalenka ahead of the US Open.
Technology
AI agents created by OpenAI broke into the company’s own systems during internal tests and in some cases tried to conceal their behavior, the company said in a report published Wednesday. The findings are likely to sharpen concerns about increasingly …
California
Patterned after gun buyback programs organized by police departments, prosecutors in Orange County are offering gift cards for people to surrender e-bikes and e-motorcycles with "no questions" asked.
Technology
Consumers are bound to feel the impacts of the United States-Canada trade war when browsing for outerwear this fall, according to Dr. Sheng Lu.
Bay Area
Alice Griffith Apartments was once hailed as a model for invigorating low-income housing before concerns about rodent infestations and disrepair mounted.
California
Contract affects class sizes, pay, benefits, stipends The post PVUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement after 11 months of negotiations appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
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The collection is available on Pandora's official website.
Technology
"It just felt like the right thing to do."
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Skywatchers across the state will have prime, hourslong viewing — if clouds cooperate.
Technology
Patrick Holland is set to stay in place as executive chairman and CEO of Banijay U.K. following the company’s merger with All3Media. He will report to Banijay Entertainment CEO Marco Bassetti. The $8 billion merger with All3Media completed last month resulting in the behemoth Banijay Entertainment, which is headquartered in London and jointly owned by […]
Markets
Andrew Riexinger joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group in New Jersey. He will work with employers throughout the Northeast, providing employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, including financial underwriting, claims analysis, plan design, and …
Markets
Alliant Insurance Services added Rebecca Ellis as assistant vice president within its employee benefits group in the Rocky Mountain region. Ellis will partner with employers throughout the Western region to develop strategic employee benefits and total rewards programs. Ellis’ background …
Markets
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Guy Carpenter and QBE. A summary of these new hires follows here. Marsh Promotes Ward as CEO of Pacific, Guy Carpenter Insurance and reinsurance broker Marsh announced the appointment of Justin …
Markets
The Permian Basin is on track to become the largest US natural gas-producing region by the end of the decade, making the world’s most productive oil shale field also the nation’s leader in gas output, according to Citigroup Inc. analysts. …
California
Peter Cullen, the actor known for voicing Optimus Prime in 'Transformers' and Eeyore in 'Winnie the Pooh,' has died at age 85.
Bay Area
Peter Cullen, a voice actor who starred as Optimus Prime in "Transformers" and as Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh," has died at the age of 85.
Culture
Miety Heiden, chairman of private sales, and Jonathan Crockett, chairman for Asia, are among the high-level departures from Phillips since May.
Technology
Plaud has introduced a new AI wearable that's designed to record, transcribe, and summarize your conversations, only this time it looks like earbuds instead of a pin. The Plaud One Explorer Edition can be worn like traditional earbuds or used through its standalone charging case, and the case includes built-in 4G to upload and process […] Plaud has introduced a new AI wearable that's designed to record, transcribe, and summarize your conversations, only this time it looks like earbuds instead of a pin . The Plaud One Explorer Edition can be worn like traditional earbuds or used through its standalone charging case, and the case includes built-in 4G to upload and process conversations without relying on your phone or Wi-Fi to stay connected. Each earbud features 16MB of local storage (for a total of 32MB) and three microphones that can record at a distance of up to two meters. They
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Police Blotter: August 8, 2026- August 15, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS August 8 - August 15, 2026 Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): 55 Homicide 0 Weekly Calls for Service: 1,869 Assault—Great Bodily Injury 2 Weekly Reports Taken: 134 Burglary— Non Residential 4 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) : 1 Burglary—Residential 1 Weekly Calls Received: 4,908 Theft 23 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. &nb
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Posty's "Big Ass World Tour" was scheduled for its swing through Asia and down under later this year.
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“I am the founder of Eedee, (a digital platform for performing arts teachers and schools). I have been a student of performing arts since age 5. It’s called Bharatnatyam. It’s an Indian classical dance form. What I noticed (in the performing arts) was that people who interact with this field on a daily basis are […] The post Pranjali Chumbhale: ‘AI is enhancing their journey. It’s not replacing the teacher.’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
Qantas shares jumped 4% after the airline reported full-year earnings and introduced new business-class seats amid strong demand for premium travel.
Technology
The Prime Minister of U.S.-ally Qatar is in Iran for talks on Thursday as part of efforts to "de-escalate tensions" between Tehran and Washington.
Technology
Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.
Technology
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents obtained by The Associated Press and The Guardian refute that testimony.
California
Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to the Irvine Ranch Water District's San Joaquin Marsh hoping to see a juvenile purple gallinule.
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The bullish Bosnian Serb general whose forces rained shells and snipers' bullets on Sarajevo and carried out the worst massacre in Europe since World War II has died while serving a life sentence for his crimes, U.N. officials said.
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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 3 PM FRIDAY FOR MANY INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA DUE TO EXTREME HEAT AND INSTABILITY ALONG WITH LOCALLY GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY 5 AM THROUGH 3 PM ACROSS ALL OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TO DO POTENTIAL FOR DRY LIGHTNING... .A very hot and unstable air mass combined with locally gusty winds and low humidities will bring a significant risk of large plume dominated fires with rapid spread and extreme fire behavior. Additionally, tropical moisture streaming across our area will bring a 15-25 percent chance of thunderstorms to the region, with a moderate risk for frequent fire starts across San Luis Obispo County due to dry lightning potential. * TEMPERATURES...Highs 100 to 110 across the lower mountains, adjacent foothills and the Cuyama Valley, and 85 to 95 across higher mountains. Very deep
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When Californians voted to reduce drug penalties in 2014, it likely had the unintended consequence of also increasing homelessness in the state, according to a new report. The report, released Thursday by the Public Policy Institute of California, set out to measure the long-term effects of Proposition 47 – a 2014 ballot measure that lowered […]
California
A preliminary health assessment from the Bay Area Air District released this week found that residents living near the Chevron refinery in Richmond face a higher risk of cancer and other diseases. If the results of the assessment are confirmed, Chevron will have to implement a plan to reduce the health risks or install pollution […] The post Report finds higher cancer risk for people near Chevron refinery in Richmond appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Nvidia is nabbing critical infrastructure for open models as interest grows.
Culture
She will also oversee the Cheech.
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Four years, two disasters, and zero investors later, Azikiwee “Z” Anderson is ready to welcome the public into his SoMa space.
Technology
Jake Reiner talks about the call that changed everything and the rage he's still carrying.
Bay Area
“I learned how to have fun doing math research when I was a teenager, and that fun continued until my 20s. When I got the option to do a Ph.D, I wanted to keep doing it, because I have so much fun doing math research.  I think the passion and beauty that I see in […] The post Romain Speciel: ‘Detracting from the human experience’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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“I learned how to have fun doing math research when I was a teenager, and that fun continued until my 20s. When I got the option to do a Ph.D, I wanted to keep doing it, because I have so much fun doing math research.  I think the passion and beauty that I see in […] The post Romain Speciel: ‘Detracting from the human experience’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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“I learned how to have fun doing math research when I was a teenager, and that fun continued until my 20s. When I got the option to do a Ph.D, I wanted to keep doing it, because I have so much fun doing math research.  I think the passion and beauty that I see in […] The post Romain Speciel: ‘Detracting from the human experience’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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“I learned how to have fun doing math research when I was a teenager, and that fun continued until my 20s. When I got the option to do a Ph.D, I wanted to keep doing it, because I have so much fun doing math research.  I think the passion and beauty that I see in […] The post Romain Speciel: ‘Detracting from the human experience’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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The Spanish star stepped out in Mexico City with a Gen-Z take on the Galliano-era Dior newspaper dress, as Rosalía finds kinship in SJP’s love of a loud print.
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Russian-speaking hackers used SpaceX’s coding assistant, Cursor, to help break in to a Belgian chemical company and at least six other firms earlier this year, according to data reviewed by Reuters and a report issued on Thursday by the startup …
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In a contentious late-night vote Wednesday, the San Francisco Democratic Party voted to reject Proposition 40.
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With the Folsom Street Fair about a month away and more than 70 mpox cases reported in San Francisco this year, city health officials this week urged people to get vaccinated and watch for symptoms. The Folsom Street Fair is scheduled for Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in San Francisco’s South of […] The post SF health officials renew mpox vaccine push appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Just 23% of Americans say they've talked to a journalist. Let's change that.
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At the groundbreaking ceremony for SK Hynix's first U.S. facility, CEO Kwak Noh-Jung says Indiana will be a key memory production base by 2030.
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The report raises a high-profile issue for Heidi Overton as she faces confirmation as FDA commissioner.
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Hospital prep a lobbying push, RFK Jr. faces more bad news on measles, and the cancer drug that helped Ben Sasse gets approved.
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Salesforce reported a strong beat on second-quarter earnings and announced an expanded AI partnership with Anthropic.
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Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.
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Salesforce’s earnings showed that AI isn’t killing traditional software, and that the operators of major AI models are willing to strike partnerships with legacy vendors.
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The Fan Edition phones are rarely Samsung's most exciting launches of the year, but the new Galaxy S26 FE feels especially familiar. Hardware-wise, little has changed since the S25 FE launched 12 months ago, and the upgrades have mostly come in the form of software tricks which themselves were already seen on this year's previous […] The Galaxy S26 FE holds few surprises. The Fan Edition phones are rarely Samsung's most exciting launches of the year, but the new Galaxy S26 FE feels especially familiar. Hardware-wise, little has changed since the S25 FE launched 12 months ago, and the upgrades have mostly come in the form of software tricks which themselves were already seen on this year's previous Samsung flagships. At its core, this is the same phone as last year's. The 6.7-inch OLED display, 4,900mAh battery, and triple rear camera are all identical. The changes are few: The chip
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Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., who appeared in films 'Menace II Society' and 'The Players Club,' has died more than a year after contracting a meningitis infection. He was 52.
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The Pokémon World Championships, the marquee tournament for people playing competitive Pokémon games, is coming to San Francisco this weekend with a prize of $2 million and the chance to win the title of “World Champion.” Thousands of people are expected to attend the tournament involving one of the world’s largest media franchises at San […] The post San Francisco, I choose you! 54,000 fans to descend for Pokémon World Championships appeared first on Local News Matters .
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FOR MORE THAN FIVE DECADES, an anti-war protest known as the Chicano Moratorium has remained a touchstone for activists who fought for greater recognition, equality and an end to discrimination against their community. This weekend, San Jose organizers will once again bring that history to the city while drawing attention to the federal detention of […] The post San Jose activists invoke Chicano Moratorium history in opposition to proposed ICE facility appeared first on Local News Matters .
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A name change for one of downtown San Jose’s most recognizable public gathering places is moving closer to a decision, after thousands of residents weighed in on what the plaza should be called. The Parks and Recreation Commission on Sept. 2 is expected to make a recommendation to the City Council on renaming Plaza de... The post San Jose officials to weigh new name for downtown plaza appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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Ice skating in downtown San Jose won’t be the same this holiday season, after losing its iconic namesake. Crews began removing all 32 palm trees from the Circle of Palms last week, after a city arborist found none of them were healthy enough to keep. Work is expected to continue for the next several days. Fifteen of […] The post San Jose’s iconic Circle of Palms is losing all 32 palm trees ahead of holiday season appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Numerous community groups and agencies involved in San Mateo County's juvenile offender programs and services spoke at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25, in a town hall about the need for coordination between agencies and areas for improvement. The post San Mateo County supervisors weigh juvenile detention improvements appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Numerous community groups and agencies involved in San Mateo County’s juvenile offender programs and services spoke at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday during a town hall focused on the need for coordination between agencies and areas for improvement. The county’s Chief Probation Officer John Keene kicked off the lengthy study session with a presentation […] The post San Mateo County supes tackle tensions, concerns over juvenile justice system appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Givenchy's fall 2026 T-strap heels gave the classic silhouette a modern update at the "Practical Magic 2" London premiere.
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Santa Clara County supervisors approved a $1 billion plan to revamp two jail facilities over the next several years.
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Millions of dollars will be preserved for Santa Clara County after an appeals court backed the county-led lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration for imposing politically motivated restrictions on federal grants. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday affirmed a lower court decision that temporarily suspended the federal government from tying conditions onto... The post Santa Clara County court victory keeps millions in federal funds appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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“People have tried to rewrite history by altering content for hundreds of years. This tendency – to create narratives and push them out and create content that supports those narratives – is something that is inherent to the human experience.  But what is different now is that these tools have come in with the dawn […] The post Sarah Barrington: ‘It’s always kind of an arms race’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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“People have tried to rewrite history by altering content for hundreds of years. This tendency – to create narratives and push them out and create content that supports those narratives – is something that is inherent to the human experience.  But what is different now is that these tools have come in with the dawn […] The post Sarah Barrington: ‘It’s always kind of an arms race’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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“People have tried to rewrite history by altering content for hundreds of years. This tendency – to create narratives and push them out and create content that supports those narratives – is something that is inherent to the human experience.  But what is different now is that these tools have come in with the dawn […] The post Sarah Barrington: ‘It’s always kind of an arms race’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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The Hong Kong–based, six-year-old brand is working with the famed Chinese contemporary artist on limited-edition jewelry, objects, and immersive retail spaces.
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Even Vin Diesel got in on the outpouring of love for the late country icon, who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
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The star's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss after investors of the health startup sued Gomez, her mother, and their ex-business partner
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Officials estimate that approximately 500 vases were stolen.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom knows his changes to California prisons will be part of his legacy, from suspending the death penalty to refashioning San Quentin as a hub for rehabilitation. “It was always about public safety,” Newsom told a San Quentin press conference in February. “It was about dealing with the fundamental fact that 95% of […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Grace Coleman thinks about her crime a lot — like all the time, every day. Killing two people while driving drunk forced her to start seeing herself through an unfiltered lens of accountability. Since the day after that terrible night in late 2020, […] The post She made a fatal choice at 22. Now she’s in prison, figuring herself out one day at a time appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Grace Coleman thinks about her crime a lot — like all the time, every day. Killing two people while driving drunk forced her to start seeing herself through an unfiltered lens of accountability. Since the day after that terrible night in late 2020, […] The post She made a fatal choice at 22. Now she’s in prison, figuring herself out one day at a time appeared first on The Almanac .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Grace Coleman thinks about her crime a lot — like all the time, every day. Killing two people while driving drunk forced her to start seeing herself through an unfiltered lens of accountability. Since the day after that terrible night in late 2020, […] The post She made a fatal choice at 22. Now she’s in prison, figuring herself out one day at a time appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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Grace Coleman woke up in a hospital and learned she caused a fatal crash. Now in a California prison, she's striving to hold herself accountable.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Grace Coleman thinks about her crime a lot — like all the time, every day. Killing two people while driving drunk forced her to start seeing herself through an unfiltered lens of accountability. Since the day after that terrible night in late 2020, […] The post She made a fatal choice at 22. Now she’s in prison, figuring herself out one day at a time appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Dolly Parton's estate has announced a docuseries, biopic, TV shows, dolls, a hotel, museum, coffee, Broadway musical and more projects that were planned before her death.
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Sister Group has signed a production and distribution deal with “University Challenge” host Amol Rajan. The news was announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival, where Rajan, formerly the BBC’s media editor, was giving the alternative MacTaggart lecture. The first project under the partnership will be “The Amol Rajan Connection,” set to be recorded at the […]
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Your honor, We all know that the woman who sits before you is tired. Just look at the circles under her eyes. The novelty Pride and Prejudice T-shirt and Muji sweatpants that pass for pajamas. The unkempt, banana clip hairstyle that says "I really did wake up like this." But she's doing her best. And […] Your honor, We all know that the woman who sits before you is tired. Just look at the circles under her eyes. The novelty Pride and Prejudice T-shirt and Muji sweatpants that pass for pajamas. The unkempt, banana clip hairstyle that says "I really did wake up like this." But she's doing her best. And that's why she deserves this court's time and attention, to correct the injustice of last night's sleep score. To be clear, my client thinks the sleep score assigned by her Pixel Watch is generally fair. Should she go to bed before 10:30PM most nights? Sure. Dinging points for a late-n
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Officials say a small plane has crashed into shallow waters next to a remote coastal town in Alaska and killed all four people on board
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Sonoma County officials broke ground Wednesday on a new youth behavioral health campus on the east side of Santa Rosa near the base of Hood Mountain. Once completed, the new facility will offer mental health services and substance abuse treatment for adolescents and young adults. Residential and outpatient services will be provided at a single […] The post Sonoma County officials break ground on new youth behavioral health facility appeared first on Local News Matters .
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After unexpectedly showing up on a wall-mounting compatibility chart on Sony's site back in June, the company has announced the Sony Bravia 6 OLED TV. The TV sits below its other OLED TVs - the Bravia 8 and Bravia 8 II - as well as its Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II RGB LED […] After unexpectedly showing up on a wall-mounting compatibility chart on Sony's site back in June, the company has announced the Sony Bravia 6 OLED TV. The TV sits below its other OLED TVs - the Bravia 8 and Bravia 8 II - as well as its Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II RGB LED TVs. The Bravia 6 OLED comes in five sizes from 48 up to 83 inches and is priced to compete with the LG C6 OLED and Samsung S90H QD-OLED TVs. It has a 120Hz panel, runs on Google TV with Gemini, supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X and will have four HDMI 2.1 inputs. While the four HDMI 2.1 inputs could indicate the Bravia 6 uses a Med
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After debuting as the most volatile stock among its large-cap peers, Elon Musk's astronomic equity hasn't moved in three weeks.
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Speedo is launching a removable smart module for its Vanquisher goggles that can analyze a swimmer's performance across all four swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The new Speedo iQ system uses swim-specific sensors to analyze head movement in the water, time breaths, and track distance per stroke. Unlike other smart goggles, such as […] You can pair Speedo’s Vanquisher goggles with its iQ module. | Image: Speedo Speedo is launching a removable smart module for its Vanquisher goggles that can analyze a swimmer's performance across all four swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The new Speedo iQ system uses swim-specific sensors to analyze head movement in the water, time breaths, and track distance per stroke. Unlike other smart goggles, such as those from Form , Speedo's iQ system doesn't come with a built-in display. Inst
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The state’s Democratic leaders are also divided on Proposition 40, with Gov. Gavin Newsom and gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra opposing the measure.
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Legislators advanced bills, backed by California's powerful trial lawyer trade group, aimed at policing the state's legal industry, which has been bruised by 'a wave of inappropriate attorney conduct' highlighted by The Times.
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The end of July and beginning of of August is a relatively quiet time for original shows.
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"Over the past seven years, StudioCanal has invested close to $29 million into the 4K restoration of nearly 1,000 classic feature films," the Canal+ unit says.
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Michael Martin, the city’s new port chief, inherited a massive seawall renovation project and piers that have been “coming soon” for years.
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The start of football season sparks the steepest savings of the year on the fastest home internet in the game.
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At 41, he becomes the youngest leader of the organization as it looks to further grow its global footprint and apprenticeship pipeline.
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Lawyers for the Tates are asking a judge to allow them to be freed from custody at least until an extradition hearing can be held on their U.K. rape and trafficking charges. They have remained in a federal detention center in Miami since they were arrested July 18.
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The pop star took to the Grammy Museum stage for an intimate performance of songs and a conversation about her roots and career.
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From tortoise patent to white socks over black tights, five celebrity looks take the classic work shoes beyond the weekday uniform.
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“I started in the MIT AI lab, and it was one of the very early places that did symbolic AI – what’s called good old fashioned AI. I ended up coming to the AI lab at Stanford. Over time a couple of things happened.  My approach shifted, dropping the assumption that we were modeling human […] The post Terry Winograd: ‘You don’t want to use AI in those cases where human care is really what matters’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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“I started in the MIT AI lab, and it was one of the very early places that did symbolic AI – what’s called good old fashioned AI. I ended up coming to the AI lab at Stanford. Over time a couple of things happened.  My approach shifted, dropping the assumption that we were modeling human […] The post Terry Winograd: ‘You don’t want to use AI in those cases where human care is really what matters’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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“I started in the MIT AI lab, and it was one of the very early places that did symbolic AI – what’s called good old fashioned AI. I ended up coming to the AI lab at Stanford. Over time a couple of things happened.  My approach shifted, dropping the assumption that we were modeling human […] The post Terry Winograd: ‘You don’t want to use AI in those cases where human care is really what matters’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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“I started in the MIT AI lab, and it was one of the very early places that did symbolic AI – what’s called good old fashioned AI. I ended up coming to the AI lab at Stanford. Over time a couple of things happened.  My approach shifted, dropping the assumption that we were modeling human […] The post Terry Winograd: ‘You don’t want to use AI in those cases where human care is really what matters’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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A new report from Coresight Research and Aptos reveals how upgrading POS systems can deliver a strong ROI.
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The benefits of walking are well known, but research suggests that doing this simple, accessible exercise regularly may also help you live longer.
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Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by placing aliens over citizens in clear defiance of Congress’s commands. The Department filed complaints against Arizona , New Mexico , Oregon , and Washington , challenging state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. citizens are not eligible for, all in direct conflict with federal law.
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How do exosomes compare to other skin treatments? Vogue’s Beauty Board weighs in on the trending ingredient, focused on cellular communication with regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Williams wore a custom gown inspired by her co-star this week—and even re-wore one of Bullock’s archival gowns, too.
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Plus: The OpenGov hearing proceeds, Lurie’s laser focus on local, and the city plans for the Big One.
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Sluggish international visitor numbers have continued to hamper San Francisco’s travel industry.
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The Villages Health System in central Florida, part of the world’s largest retirement community, has agreed to pay almost $542 million to settle civil claims stemming from its disclosure that it submitted false diagnosis codes to boost payments from the …
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I think I know why Rockstar Games debuted its "extended look" of Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix instead of immediately dropping it for free on YouTube. Unlike most video game trailers, the almost 27-minute preview of GTA VI felt more like a slice of a prestige crime drama than any video game trailer that […] I think I know why Rockstar Games debuted its "extended look" of Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix instead of immediately dropping it for free on YouTube. Unlike most video game trailers, the almost 27-minute preview of GTA VI felt more like a slice of a prestige crime drama than any video game trailer that I've ever seen. To make a new game that lasts another decade or more and potentially rivals the success of its predecessor, Rockstar is clearly trying to further blur the lines between Hollywood and video games. The line between games and movies has been getting consistently fu
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"Everyone wants to take that aircraft up now..."
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Options bets and volatility are sending buy signals, which sets up the stock market for a potential upside breakout.
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The franchise is now 2,208-1 when leading by six runs or more entering the ninth inning.
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Here's what we're reading this morning.
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Released digitally on Tuesday, the award-winning film 'Esta Isla' is a politically charged, coming-of-age road-trip movie set in Puerto Rico. De Los interviews filmmakers Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero about the film's inception and historical context.
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What are taxpayers entitled to?
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Three Southern California Republican state senators press the UC Board of Regents to restore SAT testing for admissions, weighing new legislation as faculty demand tests return.
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New evacuation orders are in place as the wildfire in Big Sur approaches 19,000 acres.
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A study of 70,000 earthquakes finds tiny tremors often precede larger fracking-linked quakes, offering a warning to halt fluid injection.
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Under new CEO Diane Kim, the Japanese skin care brand is undergoing a “refinement,” adding three new ambassadors — Naomi Osaka among them — and leaning deeper into science-based messaging.
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Host Kristen Kish and fellow judge Gail Simmons tease the upcoming season 24, filming later than usual at a yet-to-be-announced location, and make their pitch for why the "more complicated," "on location" series deserves to win one of the four Emmys it's nominated for this year.
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Grace Coleman despertó en un hospital y descubrió que había provocado un accidente mortal. Ahora, en una prisión de California, lucha por asumir la responsabilidad de sus actos.
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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. Grace Coleman piensa mucho en su crimen, prácticamente todo el tiempo, todos los días. Matar a dos personas mientras conducía ebria la obligó a empezar a verse a sí misma desde una perspectiva […] The post Tomó una decisión fatal a los 22 años. Ahora está en prisión, intentando encontrarse a sí misma cada día appeared first on The Almanac .
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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. Grace Coleman piensa mucho en su crimen, prácticamente todo el tiempo, todos los días. Matar a dos personas mientras conducía ebria la obligó a empezar a verse a sí misma desde una perspectiva […] The post Tomó una decisión fatal a los 22 años. Ahora está en prisión, intentando encontrarse a sí misma cada día appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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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. Grace Coleman piensa mucho en su crimen, prácticamente todo el tiempo, todos los días. Matar a dos personas mientras conducía ebria la obligó a empezar a verse a sí misma desde una perspectiva […] The post Tomó una decisión fatal a los 22 años. Ahora está en prisión, intentando encontrarse a sí misma cada día appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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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. Grace Coleman piensa mucho en su crimen, prácticamente todo el tiempo, todos los días. Matar a dos personas mientras conducía ebria la obligó a empezar a verse a sí misma desde una perspectiva […] The post Tomó una decisión fatal a los 22 años. Ahora está en prisión, intentando encontrarse a sí misma cada día appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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California's Air Resources Board will start tracking estimates of the climate-warming methane that bubbles up from the state's dams and reservoirs.
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Some of the best tennis players in the world will play doubles specialists in the revamped 16-team U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. A $1 million prize was added last year to attract top singles players to the competition.
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"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.
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Dolly was the fourth named storm for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
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Closing arguments at Duane "Keffe D" Davis" murder trial set for Monday
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Two Mexican nationals pleaded guilty today to multiple charges including alien smuggling and providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, specifically, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).
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The storm has shuttered Ningbo-Zhoushan and suspended operations at Shanghai’s Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals, compounding days-long vessel berthing delays that have lasted since July.
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Autonomous machines have killed humans in recent conflicts, arms experts say.
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As tech giants race to beat China in the AI infrastructure buildout, the U.S. is reportedly considering enforcing tariffs on semiconductors.
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World Liberty’s proposed trust bank has preliminary federal approval as the Trump-backed crypto venture deepens its ties to a senior UAE official.
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The trans-Tasman pair are the first signings since UNIFIED Artist Management established its New Zealand office, led by senior artist manager Matt Harvey and announced in May.
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USC, UCLA and UC Santa Barbara are launching new undergraduate majors and programs in AI and digital humanities to prepare students for high-demand tech careers.
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David Kramer accused a Variety reporter of deliberately trying to damage the talent agency’s business.
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Uber Technologies Inc. is rolling out a new safety feature that lets parents or guardians view a video livestream of their teenager’s ride. The feature uses the selfie camera on the driver’s phone and notifies an authorized guardian if a …
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Bolstered by an 8.9 percent sales increase, international expansion and new initiatives, the beauty retailer raised its outlook for continued growth.
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On Venture Capital  “In venture capital… the pitches and startups coming to us are heavy on AI. Everything is AI, and it is up to us to separate the wheat from the chaff. It’s not the AI component that we probe deeply on. It’s actually the non-AI component. It’s your industry expertise, your understanding of […] The post Umair Khan: ‘AI can be the great equalizer’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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On Venture Capital  “In venture capital… the pitches and startups coming to us are heavy on AI. Everything is AI, and it is up to us to separate the wheat from the chaff. It’s not the AI component that we probe deeply on. It’s actually the non-AI component. It’s your industry expertise, your understanding of […] The post Umair Khan: ‘AI can be the great equalizer’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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On Venture Capital  “In venture capital… the pitches and startups coming to us are heavy on AI. Everything is AI, and it is up to us to separate the wheat from the chaff. It’s not the AI component that we probe deeply on. It’s actually the non-AI component. It’s your industry expertise, your understanding of […] The post Umair Khan: ‘AI can be the great equalizer’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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On Venture Capital  “In venture capital… the pitches and startups coming to us are heavy on AI. Everything is AI, and it is up to us to separate the wheat from the chaff. It’s not the AI component that we probe deeply on. It’s actually the non-AI component. It’s your industry expertise, your understanding of […] The post Umair Khan: ‘AI can be the great equalizer’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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Advocates for the early childhood program say the proposal would undermine learning for California children who are dual-language learners and contradict federal law meant to preserve Head Start quality standards.
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People experiencing homelessness have largely been invisible in public health data, until recently.
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This report describes CDC's nowcast model that provided real-time estimates of measles case counts during outbreaks in South Carolina.
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He got a huge reaction from the internet by belting out ‘I Will Always Love You,’ but it’s not his first time at the mic
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The prosecution and defense will each have an hour to make their final case before the jury receives instructions and begins deliberating.
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The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's efforts to highlight its push to tackle violent crime.
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PBS News White House correspondent Liz Landers asked the president about what the ruling means for states like North Carolina, where mail-in ballots are due to be sent out next week.
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The president signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the lake's name in the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to follow his preferred naming convention, however.
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Since 2020, the fund has committed over $52 million to various initiatives.
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The acclaimed Japanese artist, whose installation became the set of the singer’s 2016 Brit Awards performance, died earlier this month
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The musician also showcased "Bobby" off her new album Lost Weekend
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A look at our summer trend predictions and how we did, with input from the Vogue readers.
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Today, the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group issued a report detailing how, under the previous Administration, the FBI’s Richmond Field Office associated beliefs held by many Catholics with domestic extremism and investigated two priests as a result. The report focuses on the production and circulation of an internal assessment known as the “Richmond Domain Perspective.” This assessment documented the purported rise of domestic extremism among those who hold conservative beliefs associated with a wide variety of Catholics. It also documented the investigation into two priests and the FBI’s surveillance of one of them.
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Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country’s biggest blazes. The supplement glutathione, given through an IV or an inhaler-like …
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Kalshi sees a low chance that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will mention "bond market" or "rate cut" at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium.
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New reports outline deal talks between the two companies as open-source AI technology comes more into focus.
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Ahead of San Francisco's slate of gatherings and shows, city health officials are reminding at-risk residents to get fully vaccinated against mpox. Here’s how to find an mpox vaccine.
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Here, Vogue charts the actors favored to be the next James Bond, from Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson to Jack Barton and Dev Patel.
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Public golf’s storied Bay Area history and why its picturesque courses endure today.
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Coinciding with the house’s first women’s perfume launch in a decade, CEO Gabrielle Saint-Genis shares her strategy with Vogue Business.
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Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.
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Bitcoin has had a revival lately. Bernstein analysts think the cryptocurrency is headed for a new high of $300,000 by 2029.
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A wildfire that exploded in size in a matter of hours ripped through wide swaths of ranchland in rural Texas, burning structures at a youth camp while forcing evacuations and closing schools Tuesday. The fire, which began early Monday afternoon, …
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The exec will report to CEO Marco Bassetti and oversee around 40 creative labels.
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Combining these technologies is saving time and money.
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Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep kids under 13 off its platforms and teens in age-appropriate accounts, enact a hard limit of two hours a day for users under 18, block kids from the apps from midnight to 6 a.m., and hide "like" counts, among other changes.
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Wednesday saw record-breaking, triple-digit temps in several parts of Southern California.
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The 9,210mAh dual-cell battery in the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the biggest that Xiaomi has fit in any phone it's sold in Europe - and remarkably, in some other markets the phone comes with an even larger 10,000mAh single-cell design. As you can probably guess, this is a silicon-carbon battery either way, […] The Note 17 Pro Max also has a photochromic design, which is revealed by sunlight. The 9,210mAh dual-cell battery in the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the biggest that Xiaomi has fit in any phone it's sold in Europe - and remarkably, in some other markets the phone comes with an even larger 10,000mAh single-cell design. As you can probably guess, this is a silicon-carbon battery either way, one with a high 16 percent silicon content, meaning it's more energy-dense than most. It's allowed Xiaomi to fit this huge battery into a phone that's basically the same size as an iPhone
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"At the time of her passing, Kusama was, without a doubt, the most famous living artist in the world. I will miss her terribly," wrote David Zwirner in a statement.
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Kusama, one of Japan’s most respected contemporary artists, was widely exhibited around the world.
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Footage of West draped in all-black strolling into the downtown Los Angeles federal courthouse emerged in the afternoon.
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“After many years as an investor, my core focus right now is building a company. The focus of our company is very simple: we would like to get rid of what we consider to be data rot, which is lots of old garbage data that’s been hanging around for a long time that companies have […] The post Yousuf Khan: ‘There is so much opportunity with AI at the industry level’ appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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“After many years as an investor, my core focus right now is building a company. The focus of our company is very simple: we would like to get rid of what we consider to be data rot, which is lots of old garbage data that’s been hanging around for a long time that companies have […] The post Yousuf Khan: ‘There is so much opportunity with AI at the industry level’ appeared first on The Almanac .
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“After many years as an investor, my core focus right now is building a company. The focus of our company is very simple: we would like to get rid of what we consider to be data rot, which is lots of old garbage data that’s been hanging around for a long time that companies have […] The post Yousuf Khan: ‘There is so much opportunity with AI at the industry level’ appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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“After many years as an investor, my core focus right now is building a company. The focus of our company is very simple: we would like to get rid of what we consider to be data rot, which is lots of old garbage data that’s been hanging around for a long time that companies have […] The post Yousuf Khan: ‘There is so much opportunity with AI at the industry level’ appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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The Chinese AI company said it had already launched the model globally in stealth mode for a week.
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Classroom technology use has exploded in districts across the U.S., especially since the pandemic. Now, a growing movement of parents is asking schools to rethink their policies.
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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Big Little Truths,” the follow-up novel to “Big Little Lies.” It all starts with a mysterious finger sent to the school principal. Liane Moriarty is back with “Big Little Truths,” a book set 10 years after the events of her novel “Big Little Lies,” which was adapted into […]
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What do you do when you think your movie will never see the light of day? Have a “funeral screening,” of course. That’s exactly what the team behind “Coyote vs. Acme” did when they feared the live-action-animation hybrid comedy was locked in the Warner Bros. vault for good. Luckily, after WB. shelved the project, Ketchup […]
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“Final Fantasy VII” received a new gameplay trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live.  The third and final entry in the “Final Fantasy VII” remake series sees hostile giants called Weapons arriving to save a world undergoing a crisis. But, unable to determine who’s a true threat, the Weapons ultimately cause mass destruction on anyone or […]
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Minnie Driver co-stars in a film about a struggling musician searching for the girl that got away, and the psych student who decides to help him.
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“Furious” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The thriller series starring Emmy Rossum has become a breakout hit for the streamer, with viewership growing week over week since its July 27 premiere date. The finale of the eight-episode Season 1 of “Furious” airs on Monday, Aug. 31. From Elizabeth Meriwether — the mind […]
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Netflix dropped 27 minutes of new “Grand Theft Auto 6” content Thursday at 3 p.m. ET in a collaboration with Rockstar Games ahead of the highly anticipated title’s November release. The event, which was first announced earlier this month, comes as Rockstar continues to suffer ongoing “GTA 6” gameplay leaks. The “Grand Theft Auto VI: […]
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The rising pop star goes deep on seeing Queen Bey in 2013 — and a few other superstars in her playlist — in the latest episode of Song Shuffle
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The Oscar-winning actress, who played the magical, mischievous governess in two films, said the theater "feels like her natural home."
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The “Scooby-Doo” live-action Netflix series has added both Andre “3000” Benjamin and Cathy Moriarty in recurring roles. The series, which is officially titled “Scooby-Doo: Origins,” is currently filming in Atlanta and is scheduled to premiere in 2027. As previously announced, the Mystery Inc. gang will consist of Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones, Tanner Hagen as Norville […]
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The 49ers, Warriors, and Sharks are among the local teams that have hired former athletes to lead their front offices.
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Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the musical sets up a song competition between the wives of Henry VIII.
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“Star Trek” fans are going to have no shortage of ways to celebrate the iconic sci-fi franchise’s 60th anniversary. Variety has learned exclusively that a whole suite of fan events, screenings, and partnerships are rolling out across the globe as part of the landmark anniversary, which is officially on Sept. 8, the date in 1966 […]
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In “Toy Story 5,” the Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang face an existential crisis after technology takes priority over playtime. Now that the film has set its Disney+ premiere date for Sept. 23, it’s only fitting that fans of the beloved franchise can now watch it on their own tablets. In addition, […]
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Emmy voting is now closed, and not a moment too soon. Every year, more than 27,000 members of the Television Academy — actors and editors, showrunners and composers, the people who actually make television — sit down with their ballots and decide who walks away with an Emmy. And every year, almost none of them […]