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2026-09-06

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

California

'A Tale of Two Cities,' starring Kit Harington, leans heavily into 'the worst of times'

Mirren Mack and François Civil complete the cross-Channel love triangle in Daniel West's adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1859 novel set in Paris and London before and during the revolutions.

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Bay Area

10 cozy patios to drink on this weekend in SF

These hidden pockets of greenery offer quiet ambiance complete with string lights, plants, and the occasional eccentric sculpture.

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Bay Area

14 Concertgoers Hospitalized at The Chainsmokers’ San Jose Show

The duo took the stage at Discovery Meadow on Sept. 4.

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Bay Area

14 People Hospitalized During the Chainsmokers’ Concert in San Jose

Over a dozen concertgoers required medical attention for "suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues," authorities say

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Bay Area

14 people require ambulances after San Jose Discovery Meadow concert

Over a dozen people at an outdoor concert in San Jose were hospitalized on Friday night, according to the San Jose Fire Department. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the Discovery Meadow concert at 180 Woz Way just before 8:30 p.m. for reports of multiple people needing medical attention. A task force of 14 ambulances […] The post 14 people require ambulances after San Jose Discovery Meadow concert appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Culture

17 Unique Wedding Traditions From Around the World

Whether you decide to jet off for your wedding or spice up your hometown nuptial, say “I do” with the most unique wedding traditions from around the world.

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California

3 kitesurfers reported in distress east of Golden Gate Bridge

Three kite surfers that were reported in distress Saturday afternoon east of the Golden Gate Bridge were aided by San Francisco firefighters, police, the U.S. Coast Guard and a California Highway Patrol helicopter. Firefighters said emergency workers responded about 3:20 p.m. to incidents in San Francisco Bay near Marina Green, Fort Point and Alcatraz. One […] The post 3 kitesurfers reported in distress east of Golden Gate Bridge appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Bay Area

A postcard from Australia: Will the 49ers’ 8,000-mile head start on the Rams pay off?

Los Angeles is the designated “home team” for the season opener, but San Francisco is the franchise embracing a full week in Melbourne.

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News

A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches

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California

AI anxiety comes to Telluride, with Bill Gates sounding the alarm

At a festival built around the human touch, two events confronted the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, as Bill Gates warned "the aliens are here."

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Technology

AI data centers are transforming rural land markets — and fueling a backlash

The data center buildout is driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against development.

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Technology

Affordable Luxury Is Gaining Ground in Department Stores

"Contemporary and premium tiers now dominate the segment map," according to the International Association of Department Stores.

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California

Air Quality Alert issued September 6 at 2:39PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...all of Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...11am PDT, Sun Sep 6 through the evening of Mon Sep 7, 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

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Technology

Alan Cumming Lands Third Straight Emmy for Best Reality TV Host

'The Traitors' host was honored at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday.

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Technology

Amanda Seyfried Tries Her Hand at ‘Balletcore’ in Supple Satin Miu Miu Ballet Flats at 2026 Venice Film Festival

Seyfried has worn multiple Miu Miu designs while at the film festival.

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Culture

Amanda Seyfried, Susan Sarandon, Pamela Anderson, and More Joined Miu Miu for Venice Film Festival’s Most Glamorous Dinner

There are plenty of glitzy parties at Venice Film Festival, but none with quite the same sparkle as Miu Miu’s annual dinner at Ca' Corner della Regina.

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Technology

An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport

A plane bearing an Amazon logo overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday during landing, crashing into vehicles and resulting in multiple injuries. The extent of the damage or the seriousness of the injuries was not clear at the time of publication. In the aftermath of the incident, the FAA released a statement […] An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on September 06, 2026. | Photo: Joe Raedle / Getty Images A plane bearing an Amazon logo overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday during landing, crashing into vehicles and resulting in multiple injuries. The extent of the damage or the seriousness of the injuries was not clear at the time of publication. In the aftermath of the incident, the FAA released a statement saying: 21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. loca

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Culture

Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist & Professional Wrestler, Dies at 48

His passing was announced after he suffered a medical episode following a tag-team wrestling match.

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Technology

Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48

Founding rhythm guitarist for Buffalo metalcore band successfully segued into wrestling at "The Butcher"

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Technology

Are Russian Filmmakers Finally Coming in From the Cold?

The Venice Film Festival found itself under fire in the weeks leading up to opening night over the inclusion of “DAU,” by Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky, in the main competition of its 83rd edition. In a joint statement released on Aug. 17, the Ukraine Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture and the Ukrainian Embassy in Italy […]

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Bay Area

Around Town: Chasing dreams, celebrating a legacy

Read about local youth who are climbing the ranks in Pokémon, a recent trip by East Palo Alto's young tennis players to the U.S. Open and a special ceremony to recognize a longtime environmentalist. The post Around Town: Chasing dreams, celebrating a legacy appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Technology

At Telluride Film Festival, Bill Gates Compares Lack of Control Over AI to HAL in ‘2001’: ‘You Could Say “Please Shut Down,” and It Would Say, “OK, I Took That Under Advisement, But…”‘

Plenty of comparisons have been made in recent years between fast-developing artificial intelligence systems and HAL, the rogue computer in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” that operated by its own sets of rules, ultimately disregarding human oversight. If that comparison ever seemed overstated, it may be worth knowing that tech mogul Bill Gates is […]

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Technology

At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five people were killed, three critically injured and two others hospitalized with less severe injuries, Miami-Dade County officials told a news conference.

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Bay Area

At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people, authorities said.

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California

Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms

Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.

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Technology

Bad Bunny Wins Emmy for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny has won his first Emmy for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. He won in the outstanding variety special (live) category. “The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny” took home a total of seven nominations, winning music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction/camerawork and directing. Jay-Z, also an […]

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Technology

Bad Bunny Wins First Emmy for Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show earned a total of seven Emmys on Saturday.

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Technology

Bad Bunny Wins His First Emmy Award

The Puerto Rican star’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show won all seven categories it was nominated in at the Creative Arts Emmys

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California

Bad Bunny wins his first Emmy for Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny won his first-ever Emmy Award on Saturday for his historic Super Bowl halftime show, and Mariska Hargitay, who will host the Primetime Emmy Awards, won two trophies for "My Mom Jayne."

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Technology

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Wins 7 Emmy Awards

Both Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter win their first-ever Emmys Saturday at the Creative Emmy Awards

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California

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 5 at 8:10PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 6.3 feet at 630pm on Sunday, 6.5 feet at 730pm on Monday, and 6.5 feet at 830pm on Tuesday.

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Bay Area

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 2:09PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Breaking waves to around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

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California

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 2:32AM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

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California

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 2:46PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 6.3 feet at 630pm on Sunday, 6.5 feet at 730pm on Monday, and 6.5 feet at 830pm on Tuesday.

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California

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 3:04PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

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Bay Area

Belvedere waterfront villa sells for nearly $17M in surprise pre-auction deal

The buyer decides to take the house but leave the boat and dock at Pier 39 that were offered with it.

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Technology

Ben McKenzie Says He’d “Be Up for” a ‘The O.C.’ Revival: “It Was a Great Show”

The former 'Gotham' star's comments come nearly 20 years after the Fox teen drama ended after four seasons.

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Technology

Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November

Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not have magnets on the back for attaching to […] Boox teased the Picco , its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not have magnets on the back for attaching to a phone. The 3.97-inch e-paper display, however, will be touchscreen, which The Verge's Andrew Liszewski called a "welcome upgrade" on the X4 Pro . The Picco has physical page-turn buttons, and they can be customized with different actions for short and long presses. There's apparently no onboa

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Technology

Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains No. 1 in Sixth Weekend, Nears ‘Avengers: Endgame’ All-Time Domestic Record

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was No. 1 at the domestic box office for the sixth consecutive weekend, a rare feat that underscores the movie’s remarkable staying power as well as the lack of competition on cinema marquees. “Brand New Day” earned $18 million over the traditional weekend and is estimated to collect $23.3 million through […]

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Technology

Burning Man's motto is 'safety third,' but its emergency room is no joke

"In some respects, it's medicine at its best."

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Bay Area

Cal opens the Tosh Lupoi era with hype — and a wake-up call

In front of a sellout crowd, quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and the Bears crumbled in the second half against UCLA.

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California

California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

California's Democratic governor has barely begun to address what may be his biggest political liability as he stakes a claim as an early front-runner in the Democratic Party's 2028 shadow primary.

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California

California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina

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California

California wants to list Jewish as an ethnicity, sparking discussion over what it means to be a Jew

The state recognizes nearly 50 racial and ethnic identities for data collection, but it only considers Jewish identity as a religion, not an ethnicity.

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California

California’s driver data-sharing plan faces new scrutiny after federal subpoena

CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS wrestled with a difficult question earlier this summer: Could the state safely share driver’s license data with a national group, as the federal government demanded, without exposing more than a million people to immigration and law enforcement agencies? Ultimately, amid fears that state IDs wouldn’t be accepted at airports and federal buildings, they voted to let […] The post California’s driver data-sharing plan faces new scrutiny after federal subpoena appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

Can friendship survive the class war? South Korea's Oscar pick has an electrifying answer

In Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love,' a budding connection stumbles over the class divide. To capture it, Jeon Do-yeon and Cho Yeo-jeong forged a sublime chemistry.

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California

Chabria: What we learned about AI last week should terrify all of us

New details about a recent security breech by an OpenAI chatbot are alarming. Is it time to hit pause and make sure AI is safe, before it becomes too powerful, and sneaky, to stop?

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California

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 8:10PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 10 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Areas most susceptible to coastal f

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 12:24AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...Now through 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.

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California

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 12:42PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 2:46PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 12 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Significant beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, walkways, and low-lying roads. Of particular c

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California

Community Colleges Suddenly Oppose Plan to Let Them Offer More Bachelor’s Degrees

Two bills sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom set new rules for determining when colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.

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Bay Area

Community fears potential impacts of proposed ICE detention center near Gilroy school district

A federal judge in San Jose is scheduled to consider a preliminary injunction next week that could halt plans for a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy. Educators from across the South Bay are urging officials to stop the project, which would be located near the Gilroy Unified School District office.

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Technology

Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion

To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch. And there doesn't seem to be a good reason why. Battle simulator Pokémon Champions originally launched on the Switch and Switch 2 in […] To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch. And there doesn't seem to be a good reason why. Battle simulator Pokémon Champions originally launched on the Switch and Switch 2 in April, with the mobile version following in June. The experience is nearly identical across the game's versions; since it's cross-platform, the choice really comes down to what devices you own and whether you prefer

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Technology

Creative Arts Emmys, Night One: Winners List

'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' 'The Muppet Show,' 'The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny' and 'My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay' were among the big winners.

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Technology

Crocs Turned Its Classic Clog Into a New Limited-edition Loafer That Will Be Released This Month

The Solebox x Crocs Echo 2 Loafer will be released Sept. 12.

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Technology

DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started With a deep breath, I took […] EcoFlow’s high-end, weatherproof, plug-in solar kit with integrated battery. | Image: EcoFlow This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere , follow Thomas Ricker . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started With a deep breath, I took the cable seething with 800W of solar power and plugged it directly into a standard wall jack in my home. Nothing sparked, nothing smoked, and by the end of that su

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Technology

Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders

From intense psychological trauma to exposure to neurotoxic dust, first responders at Ground Zero continue to confront significant physical and mental health risks.

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Technology

Dev Benegal’s Judith Blum Reddy Doc ‘Everything Is Not OK’ Acquired by Watermelon Pictures, Annemarie Jacir Aboard as EP (EXCLUSIVE)

Watermelon Pictures has acquired “Everything Is Not OK,” a documentary from director Dev Benegal chronicling the life of artist Judith Blum Reddy. The film will stream exclusively on Watermelon+, the distributor’s streaming platform. The producing team pairs Benegal with Min(d) Studio’s Maya S. Patel and Neeraj Jain, while Annemarie Jacir (“Palestine 36”) has signed on […]

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Bay Area

Diesel fuel spill forces closure of northbound I-5 near Six Flags Magic Mountain

Caltrans was diverting northbound traffic.

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Markets

EQT to Pay $2 Billion for Majority Stake in McGill and Partners

EQT AB has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK insurance broker McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus LLC for $2 billion, as the Swedish buyout firm looks to accelerate the company’s global expansion. The investment will be made …

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Technology

Europe has its first commercial orbital rocket

German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first entirely commercial orbital rocket. It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded. This time the company managed to get the two-stage Spectrum into low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport. […] German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first entirely commercial orbital rocket . It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded . This time the company managed to get the two-stage Spectrum into low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport. CEO and Co-Founder Daniel Metzler said in a press release : "Today, Isar Aerospace opened space from Continental Europe. Launch continues to be the largest bottleneck for the global space in

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Culture

Ever Anderson Marked Her First Venice Film Festival Premiere in Style

The rising actor and daughter of Milla Jovovich wore Dior and vintage for her first Venice: “I wanted something that was easy to wear but super fun and flashy.”

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Bay Area

Exhibit paying tribute to iconic Grateful Dead opens in SF's Golden Gate Park: Here's a look

"Forever Grateful," a massive two-part tribute to the Grateful Dead, has taken over San Francisco. The "immersive experience" just opened Saturday inside the County Fair building at Golden Gate Park. We had a chance to take a closer look.

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California

Expectant mother left brain-dead by Canoga Park shooting taken off life support, family says

Adriana Jimenez was 16 weeks pregnant and the mother of a 6-year-old girl, according to family. She was taken off life support Friday.

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News

Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64

The explosion occurred Saturday night next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico with 66,000 residents.

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Technology

Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests

The shift in the fish’s diet is having significant downstream impacts on the environment and climate.

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California

Final cleanup of Boyle Heights warehouse is complete, Lineage says. What's next

Last weekend, the company finished removing some 88 million pounds of rotting food waste at the burned cold storage site.

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California

Firefighters tighten confinement of 2 wildfires in Big Sur

Firefighters battling Monterey County’s two Big Sur wildfires, the biggest in California, tightened confinement of both blazes on Saturday, officials said. The Plaskett Fire was 31% contained, up from 23% on Friday, while the Timber Fire‘s containment increased to 27% from 23%, Cal Fire said. The Plaskett Fire in the Los Padres National Forest had […] The post Firefighters tighten confinement of 2 wildfires in Big Sur appeared first on Local News Matters .

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California

Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 1:52PM PDT until September 6 at 7:45PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Los Angeles County in southwestern California... including the Summit and Bridge burn scars... * WHEN...Until 745 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos and dry washes. Minor debris flows may occur in the recent burn scars. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 146 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. - Rainfall rates will generally range around 0.25 to 0.33 inch per hour. Isolated rates may reach 0.50 inch per hour for brief periods. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wrightwood, Llano, Valyermo, Highway 138 between Llano and the San Bernardin

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Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 2:14PM PDT until September 6 at 7:15PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern San Bernardino County in southern California... * WHEN...Until 715 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 214 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated moderate rain, with minor flooding already occurring in the advisory area. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms Base, Twentynine Palms Airport, Amboy, Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Joshua Tree and Morongo Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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California

Freeze Warning issued September 6 at 10:04AM PDT until September 7 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Widespread frost, but also sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, and South Central Siskiyou Counties. In Oregon, Central and Eastern Lake, Klamath Basin, and Northern and Eastern Klamath and Western Lake Counties. This includes Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Alturas, McCloud, Dorris, Tulelake, Chiloquin, and Sprague River. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing temperatures are also possible in much of the same area on Tuesday morning. The addition of some high clouds will be helpful, but dew points will be lower than on Monday morning.

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Freeze Watch issued September 6 at 1:37AM PDT until September 7 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Widespread frost, but also sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In California, Modoc, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, and South Central Siskiyou Counties. In Oregon, Central and Eastern Lake, Klamath Basin, and Northern and Eastern Klamath and Western Lake Counties. This includes Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Alturas, McCloud, Dorris, Tulelake, Chiloquin, and Sprague River. * WHEN...From 3 AM PDT late tonight through 9 AM PDT Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing temperatures are also possible in much of the same area on Tuesday morning. The addition of some high clouds will be helpful, but dew points will be lower than on Monday morning.

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French President Emmanuel Macron Calls for a ‘New Multilateralism’ Across Creative Industries: ‘We Built a Civilization of Images. We Should Not Resign Ourselves to Watching It Deteriorate’

In 1895, the first public film screening happened. It was in the basement of the Grand Café, nearby the Paris Opera, with a program of 10 short movies, each no more than 50 seconds long. Cinema was born. The names of the two brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumière, became symbols of an art which needs […]

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From the Archives: The Hope-Affirming Power of Fashion

Forgoing the usual pomp and ceremony of runway presentations, American designers showed their stripes for spring with unquestionably strong, straightforwardly beautiful collections. Here, Vogue salutes the hope-affirming power of fashion.

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Gayle King & Oprah Winfrey Go Matchy-Matchy With Suede Booties in Telluride

The premiere was held at the 2026 Telluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colo.

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German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket

"We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before."

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German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, went into the vote seeking an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern on its own. That would overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.

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Groundbreaking Roma Director Alina Șerban on ‘Pain,’ ‘Joy,’ of Historic, Venice-Bound ‘I Matter’: ‘I Managed to Do Something Impossible’

Roma filmmaker Alina Șerban broke barriers long before she set foot on the red carpet this week at the Venice Film Festival, where her feature-length directorial debut, “I Matter,” world premieres in the Venice Spotlight section. Rising from an impoverished background to become a celebrated stage star in Romania, the actress and directing debutante has […]

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Guest Opinion: Meta’s settlement money won’t save a single Palo Alto kid

One in five Palo Alto teenagers reports chronic feelings of sadness or hopelessness. One in ten has seriously considered suicide in the past year. Those numbers come from the Jed Foundation's (JED) newly released findings report, commissioned by Palo Alto and built on focus groups with 53 local youth, listening sessions with 74 community stakeholders, and Panorama survey data from more than 5,000 students in our schools. The post Guest Opinion: Meta’s settlement money won’t save a single Palo Alto kid appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions

Officials in Hawaii are urging residents to prepare for heavy rains and flooding as Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, prompted forecasters to issue a tropical storm warning for two islands

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Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west

The Miami-based center issued the warning for Kauai and Niihau as Lowell was forecast to pass the islands to the west late Monday and Tuesday while traveling north.

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High Surf Advisory issued September 5 at 8:10PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 10 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Areas most susceptible to coastal f

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High Surf Advisory issued September 6 at 12:24AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...Now through 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.

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High Surf Advisory issued September 6 at 12:42PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.

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High Surf Advisory issued September 6 at 2:46PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 12 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Significant beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, walkways, and low-lying roads. Of particular c

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Hurricane Marie remains offshore, but rain, high surf batter SoCal. What to know

Hurricane Marie remains far off the California coast, but Sunday still brought rain, thunderstorms, lightning and high surf across the region.

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If you prefer puzzles to doomscrolling, here are 5 great games to check out

NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia.

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In ‘Primetime,’ the True-Crime Thriller About ‘To Catch a Predator,’ Robert Pattinson Lets Rip

The actor transforms into Chris Hansen, the host of the 2000s TV phenomenon, in Lance Oppenheim’s Venice Film Festival drama.

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Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

Despite widespread calls for him to step down, FIFA said Infantino will seek next year to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031.

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Inside the Burbank vintage store with a built-in bee museum

Vintage clothes, antique jewelry and a crash course in bees — all in one little Burbank shop.

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Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it

Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries.

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Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates

Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries

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Iran says it plans to announce a new 'exclusion zone' near the Strait of Hormuz

Mohsen Rezaei's comments to Iran's state broadcaster came with few details, a day after the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships.

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Is the U.S. losing its safe-haven status? Why global central banks are pulling gold out of New York.

What to know about safe havens and the U.S., as the Netherlands’ central bank follows France in pulling gold out of New York.

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Jay-Z Brings 30 Years of Hits to London: 9 Best Moments From His Triumphant Return

The rap icon touched down in London for the second night of a Tottenham Hotspur Stadium double-header (Sept. 5).

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John Turturro Has Waited 40 Years for an Oscar Nomination. ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Makes the Case

Forty years into a career that has made him one of American cinema’s most recognizable character actors, John Turturro has a Cannes best actor prize, an enviable résumé and exactly zero Oscar mornings when his name was read aloud with the words “and the nominees are.” Sony Pictures Classics is determined to end the drought […]

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Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming

U.S. ostrich farmers say they’re finding new customers who developed a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites

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Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West Reconciliation: “Everyone Deserves Some Grace”

The "Day 'n' Nite" rapper joined West on-stage during his Sept. 4 Chicago concert.

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L.A. hit by rare September rain and coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie

Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles turned soggy with rare September rain and coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie. Angelenos brace for a midweek heat wave.

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Labor Day Weekend Is Live & So Are These Not-to-Miss Footwear Deals — Here’s What to Shop and Why

From $40 Nike recovery slip-ons to 70-percent-off winter boots, this is what you should stock up on during the biggest shoe sale of the year (before Black Friday, that is).

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Lake Wind Advisory issued September 6 at 1:25AM PDT until September 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wave heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono County, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including: Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Eagle Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede, Boca, and Prosser Creek Reservoirs, Donner Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, Washoe Lake, Lahontan Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Walker Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Lake Crowley. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu on Class, Desire and Reunion in Venice Competition Drama ‘Possible Love’

Every great love story, in Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong’s telling, is secretly a story about love that cannot happen — class, status or fate standing in the way. His new film dares to ask the opposite question, and it took him the better part of two decades, one abandoned script about a 2009 workers’ strike […]

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Macklemore Calls Out ‘Free Palestine’ Onstage, Spurring Petition Demanding He Leave Ed Sheeran Tour

Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran on Friday night in New Jersey at the MetLife Stadium, and during his set the rapper sang out “Free Palestine” before launching into a speech, telling the audience he wanted people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank to know they had not been forgotten. “I believe that every human […]

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Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes along prominent SoCal urban fault line

The epicenter of the 3.2 earthquake near Compton sits directly over the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, one of Southern California's most prominent urban fault lines.

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Mariska Hargitay Lands Two Emmys for ‘My Mom Jayne’ Ahead of Hosting Gig

The star, who is emceeing the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14, took home two prizes at the Creative Arts ceremony, two decades after winning an Emmy for 'SVU.'

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Maurice 'Mo' Jourdane, California lawyer who fought for farmworkers, dies at 83

The California attorney championed farmworkers and fought to outlaw the short-handled hoe, or "el cortito;" he died Saturday after a battle with cancer.

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May el-Toukhy Takes ‘Woman Unknown’ to Venice: “I’ve Used Every Part of Me to Make This Film”

The Danish filmmaker, one of two female directors in competition this year, comes to the Lido with a feature following a woman about to marry her widowed employer in the aftermath of World War II — while harboring a secret.

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McNear: The WPA had a massive impact on Mendocino County

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Second New Deal had a significant impact on Mendocino County when it passed in 1935. Nearly 3,000 county residents were “on relief,” approximately 12% of the county’s population. The Second New Deal created the Works Progress Administration (WPA), an agency funded through the Emergency Relief Appropriations Act, a five-billion-dollar work relief […] The post McNear: The WPA had a massive impact on Mendocino County appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 5 Is Finally Coming Out in the Beloved ‘Black Cat’ Colorway After Being Canceled Years Ago

The fan-favorite Black Cat style is finally coming to Michael Jordan's fifth signature sneaker.

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Moonfish’ Director and Stars Lucy Liu and Morgan Spector Break Down Their Black-and-White Animated Film About Isolated Astronauts And Why It’s an Allegory for ‘The Current Human Condition’

For Lucy Liu, who has voiced memorable characters in everything from “Kung Fu Panda” to “Strange World,” being part of the independently made, black-and-white animated film “Moonfish” was all about lending her name and support to first-time filmmaker Daniel Zvereff. “These are the people that are not just the creatives, but the ones who are […]

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Mountain lion that spent a night in the Panhandle left on its own: ‘A best case scenario’

The animal climbed a tree near Fell and Baker streets and slipped away overnight — a calmer end than January’s Pac Heights cougar, which was caught and tranquilized.

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Mouse on Mars’ Jan St. Werner Taps Justin Vernon and Sufjan Stevens for New Album

Squares Will Fall lands on Thrill Jockey on November 13

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Natalie Portman Gives Birth to Her Third Child

Congratulations are in order for Natalie Portman, who has welcomed her third child and first baby with partner Tanguy Destable.

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Netflix Bets ‘Ink’ and Its Timely Rupert Murdoch Story Can Win Oscars for Danny Boyle and Guy Pearce

Netflix wants the “ink” to dry on its Oscar prospects. Danny Boyle made his first trip to Venice with “Ink,” his adaptation of James Graham’s stage sensation, which opened the 83rd edition in competition before moving through Telluride and Toronto, with the streamer giving it a December theatrical release and a January streaming date. The […]

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Nicola Peltz is a Real-Life Princess in a Purple Balenciaga Gown at the Kinéo Awards Red Carpet at the Venice Film Festival with Brooklyn Beckham

Peltz was joined by her husband Brooklyn Beckham.

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Oasis Reunion Tour Documentary Rocks Venice Film Festival

The Gallagher brothers attended the Italian event to promote their new film, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.

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Obituaries: Local residents who died recently

Local residents who died recently include Katherine Stoplosek-Pirslin and Michael Rabinovitch. The post Obituaries: Local residents who died recently appeared first on The Almanac .

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Original ‘Practical Magic’ Star Alexandra Artrip Reacts to “Negativity” Surrounding Sequel Recasting

In 'Practical Magic 2,' Maisie Williams and Joey King were cast as Sandra Bullock’s character Sally Owens' daughters Antonia and Kylie, respectively.

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Oscars: Iraq picks ‘No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman’ as Best Intl. Feature Contender

Halkawt Mustafa’s feature, which premieres out of competition in Venice, follows a female Kurdish sniper who returns to Mosul to try and rescue her younger sister.

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Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning

Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack

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Petition Calls for Macklemore’s Removal From Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Rapper’s “Free Palestine” Onstage Plea

Macklemore also performed his protest song "Hind’s Hall" while opening for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium.

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Phoebe Bridgers Is Ethereal in Sheer Alexander McQueen Gray Gown at 2026 Venice Film Festival

The singer was in attendance for the screening of the film "Primetime."

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Phoebe Bridgers and Her Leg Hair Make for a Memorable Venice Film Festival Debut

For a turn around the Lido, musician and “Primetime” actor Phoebe Bridgers embraced the glamorous yet free-spirited Venice dress codes her way.

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Podcaster Amanda Hirsch Apologizes for ‘Insensitive, Wrong’ Polymarket Lindsay Clancy Sponsored Content: ‘I Should Have Known Better’

On Sunday, influencer Amanda Hirsch — the creator behind the popular “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, who also hosts Hulu’s “Get Real” podcast — addressed the uproar about having posted partner content with the betting platform Polymarket over the Lindsay Clancy verdict. In a since-deleted post from Friday, after the judge in the case had […]

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Police drone helps find missing 10-year-old running near traffic in Redwood City

A police drone helped officers locate a nonverbal child who had left his elementary school and was running in traffic, Redwood City police said Friday. The 10-year-old was found in the 600 block of Woodside Road about 11:10 a.m. Thursday, police said. Police were called to the school after its staff couldn’t locate the youth. […] The post Police drone helps find missing 10-year-old running near traffic in Redwood City appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Rain has arrived in Southern California. We have the forecast, heads-ups on risks and more

Expect rain throughout the day.

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Rauw Alejandro Turns His Past, Present & Future Into a Three-Act Spectacle at Forest Hills Stadium: ‘2027 Will Be Completely Raúl’

The Puerto Rican star discussed Red Bull Chapters, a production that fused his personal history with an athletic approach to live performance.

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Red Flag Warning issued September 6 at 10:40AM PDT until September 6 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

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Regional Medical Center adds more emergency beds as demand grows

An East San Jose hospital continues to increase services under Santa Clara County’s ownership — including the latest expansion of its emergency department. This comes after the hospital faced years of divestment under a previous corporate owner. The county has increased emergency beds at Regional Medical Center from 34 to 54 at a time when […] The post Regional Medical Center adds more emergency beds as demand grows appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Richmond officer wounded in shooting during welfare check released from hospital

A Richmond police officer was released from a hospital Friday, a day after being shot while conducting a welfare check at a home on the city’s east side. Officer Justin Church was wounded about 6:40 p.m. Thursday while assisting a member of the Contra Costa County behavioral health crisis response team check on a person […] The post Richmond officer wounded in shooting during welfare check released from hospital appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Get Romantic in Contrasting Couple Style at Venice Film Festival

Arriving on the Lido for the “Primetime” premiere, a Dior Homme-suited Robert Pattinson was joined by Suki Waterhouse in glittery Saint Laurent.

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Rod Wave Achieves Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘Don’t Look Down’

Plus, Alex Warren’s WILDCHILD debuts at No. 2.

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SEC sues ISS as Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of proxy advisers

The SEC sued Institutional Shareholder Services to enforce a subpoena as the Trump administration increases scrutiny of influential proxy advisers.

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STAT+: Not so fast: Diabetes association panel not done reviewing ejections from its June meeting

The American Diabetes Association “continues to move from crisis to crisis to crisis,” says one of five members ejected from June conference.

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Sabrina Carpenter Wins First Primetime Emmy for ‘The Muppet Show’

This marks the the second time she has beaten her friend Taylor Swift for an EGOT-level award.

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San Francisco ties homelessness contracts to results as service providers worry about cuts

San Francisco will redraw its contracts with organizations that provide homelessness services to build greater accountability within the city’s homeless response system, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced. Until May 2029, the city’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will re-award contracts, in which funding dollars will be tied to specific outcomes. But homelessness advocates and service […] The post San Francisco ties homelessness contracts to results as service providers worry about cuts appeared first on Local News Matters .

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San Francisco's worst dinner date ended with a murder confession

A missing dog, two burned suitcases and the sound of sawing haunted a 1964 killing.

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San Sebastian, Busan-Bound Taiwanese Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ Boarded for Sales by Moveria, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

Paris-based Moveria has boarded international sales on Taiwanese filmmaker Lu Po-Shun’s debut feature “Will You Still Be My Friend,” which is set for a berth in San Sebastián’s New Directors sidebar before travelling on to the Busan International Film Festival. A Taiwan-Singapore co-production, the film follows two young boys, played by Jaden Wang and Aloysius […]

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Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement

The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement. The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission and often reproduces passages from their reporting in response to user queries. This is similar to lawsuits filed by […] The OpenAI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen placed on a reflective surface on which the company's logo is projected in Creteil, France, on September 4, 2026, as OpenAI began rolling out GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced model to date. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement . The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission

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Storm creates huge waves, dangerous currents at California beaches

Hurricane Marie stirs “life-threatening” conditions as it churns in the ocean.

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Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. Here's what's driving it, and where it can go from here

The sweetener's prices surged last week, reflecting a sharp deterioration in the global supply outlook.

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Susan Sarandon Says She’s Had “Movies Taken Away” Over Her Support of Palestine

"There are agencies that are telling people not to hire me still," said the actress, who was dropped by United Talent Agency three years ago after controversial remarks at a pro-Palestine rally.

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Susan Sarandon Says She’s ‘Still Had Movies Taken Away Recently’ Over Palestine Support: ‘There Are Agencies That Are Telling People Not to Hire Me’

Susan Sarandon said she’s “still had movies taken away recently” over her outspoken support of Palestine. At the Venice Film Festival press conference for her new film “The Echo Chamber” on Sunday, Sarandon was asked if she thinks the narrative is changing in Hollywood when it comes to the conflict in Gaza. In 2023, the […]

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Suspect detained after shots fired on Sacramento State campus

The university said there is no ongoing threat.

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System of a Down Release ‘Johnny’ to Streaming for the First Time

The 25th anniversary Toxicity reissue also corrects a two-decade tracklist error and arrives alongside a run of stadium tour dates.

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Taylor Swift Talks ‘Double Meaning’ of ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Lyrics in Rare Country Radio Appearance

"I love that the lyrics of this song are really being delved into by the fans. There are several lyrics that have more than one meaning to them," she said of "I Knew It, I Knew You."

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Telluride: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Team on Blending Genres, Shooting on Location and John Malkovich’s Oscar Buzz

Writer/director Martin McDonagh, producer Graham Broadbent and stars John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi and Mariana di Girolamo speak with The Hollywood Reporter about their film, which got a 14-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival en route to Colorado.

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The Best Black Flats Outfits Inspired by Celebrities in 2026

From the ballerinas loved by Kaia Gerber to the glove flats Kendall Jenner relies on, shop outfit ideas on how to wear black flats.

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The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Balance Summer and Fall Style

From Jennifer Lawrence to Amal Clooney: easy, breezy summery dresses collided with sleek fall suiting on the red carpets this week.

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The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed

The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones themselves required a lot of sacrifices, like putting up with underpowered processors […] Repairability rules. The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones themselves required a lot of sacrifices, like putting up with underpowered processors and bad cameras, in order to embrace the sustainability mission. The latest generations of Fairphone have inched toward closing that gap, and the 6 Plus achi

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The Story Behind Edith Head’s Very First Collaboration With Alfred Hitchcock

Not only was 1946’s “Notorious” the film that confirmed Alfred Hitchcock’s position as the “master of suspense,” but it also has an important place in Hitchcock lore, and indeed in cinematic history, marking the director’s first time working with costumer extraordinaire Edith Head.

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The Story Behind Kendall Jenner’s Ultra-Rare, Artist-Made Earrings

Kendall Jenner looked to Peggy Guggenheim—Venice’s legendary adopted art-world grande dame—as inspiration for her first Venice Film Festival looks.

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The tech CEO who quit his job for Burning Man

His investors were confused to say the least.

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The “Curtain Crop” Is The Cool-Girl Haircut for Fall 2026

Part Kiera Knightley in ‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ part Gina Gershon in ‘Bound,’ part Carrie-Anne Moss in ‘The Matrix,’ the grown-out crop is already this year’s most in-demand style.

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Trump administration files another Supreme Court emergency appeal over USPS mail ballot rules

The judge handling the legal battle over new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules last week extended her block of the rules for the November midterms.

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Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump's executive order for the November elections.

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Two children, one woman killed in small plane crash in Fresno

A crashed single-engine plane was on fire atop the bluff of the San Joaquin River.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may never happen

Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.

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U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin

The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.

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U.S. tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping

The bilateral rift has not stopped state and local tourism officials and popular destinations like Graceland from trying to persuade Canadian visitors to return.

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Violet Grohl Covers The Cure for Triple J’s Like a Version

The singer stripped the 1992 track down to just her voice and an acoustic guitar, calling it "such a cute love song."

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Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights

No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. The nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 2 miles from the active crater.

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When you gotta go to jail: DIY toilet repair ends in assault conviction at Big Sur park

A 69-year-old San Simeon man was convicted of assaulting a State Parks maintenance worker after he was asked to stop taking apart a toilet at a Big Sur state park, prosecutors said. David Carl Goad was found guilty Wednesday of felony assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury and misdemeanor battery after a […] The post When you gotta go to jail: DIY toilet repair ends in assault conviction at Big Sur park appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Wim Wenders Clarifies His Stance on Filmmakers’ Role in Politics After Berlin Controversy: ‘We Are the Opposite of Politicians … We Are the Antidote’

Wim Wenders has clarified his much-discussed statement about filmmakers’ role in politics that kicked off a firestorm at Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. Wenders was at the center of a heated debate at the Berlinale in February after the celebrated German filmmaker, who served as jury president, said during the opening press conference that […]

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Wim Wenders on His 14-Year Journey Building Peter Zumthor Doc ‘From Inside Out’

The Oscar-nominated director of 'Pina' and 'The Salt of the Earth' returns to 3D for 'From Inside Out: The Architecture of Peter Zumthor,' a portrait of the Pritzker-winning architect behind LACMA's $724 million David Geffen Galleries — and a defense of beauty in a world of flattened cities.

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Wim Wenders on Why He Made a Documentary About Architect Peter Zumthor, and How Brad Pitt Helped Get It Made

Wim Wenders’ 3D documentary “From Inside Out,” which has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, examines the work of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor, paying particular attention to the design and construction of the David Geffen Galleries of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. In the film, the result of […]

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With less stability, less community, homeless displaced from Coral Street struggle to make it

Santa Cruz continues to conduct homeless sweeps, with limited housing options The post With less stability, less community, homeless displaced from Coral Street struggle to make it appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .

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‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Review: Kit Harington Has Done Far, Far Better Things Than This Bland MGM+ Dickens Adaptation

The 'Game of Thrones' star and François Civil fight for the affections of Mirren Mack in a new four-episode adaptation of the classic novel.

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‘Agata the Writer’ Review: Mia Wasikowska Plays an Author Adrift and Short of Ideas, in a Sly, Witty Film With Plenty

As anyone who has made a great-author biopic (or even watched one, for that matter) can tell you, writing is among the hardest professions to make cinematic. The slow churn of ideas, the second-guessing and self-editing, and even those rare, exhilarating surges of creative flow are all part of a stubbornly interior, usually static process. […]

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‘Elsinore’ Revisits Daniel Day-Lewis’ Infamous Walk-Off During ’80s ‘Hamlet’ Production

Audiences got the first glimpse at a triumphant and career-defining performance from Andrew Scott in “Elsinore” this weekend, but the Telluride player also delivers another important gift: legendary show business gossip. Central to the plot is an infamous real-life moment in the history of the U.K. theater — when Daniel Day-Lewis stopped cold during a […]

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‘From Inside Out – The Architecture of Peter Zumthor’ Review: Wim Wenders’ Latest 3D Documentary Is an Architectural Marvel

The screen is usually a canvas, but it becomes a window to an enormous room in Wim Wenders’ latest 3D documentary, “From Inside Out – The Architecture of Peter Zumthor.” Within that room unfolds the tale of the Swiss architect of the title, told in occasionally laborious ways. It spends much of its two-hour runtime […]

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‘La Bola Negra’ Fever Hits Telluride: “Let’s Make the Gayest War Movie Ever”

Cannes-winning directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo joined star Carlos González at an electric post-screening Q&A — capping a weekend of deafening word-of-mouth for the Oscar contender.

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‘Model fatigue’ sets in as AI labs race to roll out new versions at frenetic pace

Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google all released model updates this week, while Nvidia said it's acquiring open-source AI platform Hugging Face.

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‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ Review: A Vietnam Vet Reckons With PTSD in a Heavy-Handed Trauma Drama

Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto adapts the nonfiction account of former U.S. Marine Allen Nelson, who spoke about the brutalities he committed on the front and hardships he faced back home.

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‘Possible Love’ Cast Sobs as Lee Chang-dong’s Epic Embraced at Venice With 6-Minute Standing Ovation

Acclaimed South Korean director Lee Chang-dong returned after 24 years to the Venice Film Festival, where he was warmly embraced with a six-minute standing ovation for his sweeping romantic drama “Possible Love.” Directed by Lee and co-written by Oh Jung-mi, “Possible Love” follows the intertwined lives of two married couples — a laid-off factory worker […]

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‘September 5’ Director Tim Fehlbaum Working on a ‘Historical Film’ Set in Berlin as Swiss Filmmakers Take on Challenges and Opportunities of Shooting in English

Some of the main breakouts of Swiss cinema in 2026—and the few years that precede it—share one striking commonality: they are either entirely in English or feature large chunks of English. Think Petra Volpe’s Locarno-winning “Frank & Louis,” Damien Hauser’s festival darling “Memory of Princess Mumbi,” Denis Rabaglia’s buzzy “Butterfly Stroke” and, of course, Tim […]

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‘The Debut’ Explodes at Telluride With Julianne Moore’s Gonzo, Career-Best Turn, Thanks to a Toolbelt, Unlit Cigarettes and a Faux Musical

Jesse Eisenberg has made his most significant debut to date. There is a delicious irony at the center of “The Debut,” Eisenberg’s third feature as a director, which world premiered at the Telluride Film Festival: it is a film about a nobody who attacks a bit part as if it were the role of a […]

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‘The Debut’ Features Seven Original Songs, All Written by Jesse Eisenberg, and One Is Getting an Oscar Push (Exclusive)

The best original song race already includes tunes by Taylor Swift, Travis Scott, David Byrne, Backstreet Boys and, yes, Diane Warren.

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‘The Debut’ Review: Julianne Moore Is Astonishing in Jesse Eisenberg’s Funny and Dizzying Community-Theater Comedy

What holds it together is the suppleness of Eisenberg’s voice as a writer-director (the wit that singes, the story that never stops poking around corners), and the utterly astonishing performance of Julianne Moore, who plays a crumpled-up wallflower in dire need of blooming. Oh, does she bloom.

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‘The Debut’ Review: Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti Are Dynamite Together in Jesse Eisenberg’s Entertainingly Offbeat Theater Comedy

Premiering at Telluride, the film follows a meek New Jersey housewife who gets cast in a local production headed by a domineering director, and then increasingly loses herself in the role.

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‘The Echo Chamber’ Review: Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli and Susan Sarandon Deliver Slow-Burn Sparks in Challenging but Affecting Portrait of Art and Addiction

Director Andrea Pallaoro returns to the Venice competition with an intimate three-hander based on the final original screenplay by Bernardo Bertolucci.

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‘The Echo Chamber’ Review: Luca Marinelli, Alicia Vikander and Susan Sarandon Reverberate Through a Smoky, Somber Single-Location Love Story

If you’re ever thinking of attempting a single-location film, choose that location with care. Make it high-ceilinged, light-filled, book-lined, with a reading-nook conservatory area, a gargantuan sofa, a killer sound system and space enough that you don’t even have to turn sideways to sidle past the grand piano. If possible, have it overlook a neatly […]

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‘Woman Unknown’ Director May el-Toukhy Talks the Torment of World War II ‘Horizontal Collaborators’ and Venice’s Female Director Snub: ‘It’s a Structural Problem’

In “Woman Unknown,” May el-Toukhy takes a closer look at women accused of having relationships with German soldiers during World War II. “When we started to build a story about a ‘horizontal collaborator,’ we realized that, during and after the war, the female body became part of national identity. But in Denmark, it wasn’t really […]

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‘Woman Unknown’ Review: A Sharp, Haunting Portrait of Denmark’s Post-War Reckoning

This Venice competition entry from director May el-Toukhy ('Queen of Hearts') revolves around a maid whose past threatens to unravel her future in the wake of World War II.

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‘Woman Unknown’ Review: Some More Problematic Sex — and Its Consequences — by Denmark’s May el-Toukhy

Against the rubble gray and stiff mahogany with which director May el-Toukhy washes out her post-Second World War Copenhagen, the pops of crimson in “Woman Unknown” announce a stark symbolism that’s about as subtle as the red swastika eventually smeared on the front door of protagonist Marie (Mathilde Arcel). As obvious as these subliminal scarlet […]

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