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Hundreds of people across Los Angeles County braved long lines to score the limited-edition library card, which is available through mid-October. All California residents are eligible for one.
Markets
There is a correlation between increasing dividends and strong investment performance — even if a stock has a low dividend yield when you buy.
News
Flash flooding across the Navajo Nation has damaged roads, forced evacuations and claimed three lives as a late-season surge of monsoon moisture brings heavy rain to the Four Corners region
Technology
Matt Empringham and Freddy Coomes wanted subtle details to do the talking but those looking closely were left hanging.
Technology
Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.
Bay Area
Millions vanished. Dozens of groups scrambled. Then Ildiko Polony stepped in.
Technology
The implication is a belief among insiders that the stocks are going higher from here, not lower.
California
The Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected.
Technology
While speaking with journalist and fellow guest Tom Conti on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored,' the AI actor malfunctioned and switched from English to Cantonese.
Technology
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett
Technology
Tech giants are attempting to unite on AI safety, but they’re clashing over how an actual slowdown would work
Technology
The Electric Ballroom was a perfect backdrop for Esh’s bold boys and girls, dressed in meticulously crafted pieces whose dissonant colors commanded attention.
Culture
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Technology
Anamanaguchi, the band consisting of Peter Berkman, James DeVito, Luke Silas, and Ary Warnaar, are most known for their chiptune music. Like me, you might have first heard them in game soundtracks like 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game or know of their collaboration with Hatsune Miku (which even made its way into […] Band members Luke Silas, Ary Warnaar, Peter Burkman, and James DeVito (left to right). Maybe their next album will be recorded entirely in a windmill? | Image: Joshua Tarn Anamanaguchi , the band consisting of Peter Berkman, James DeVito, Luke Silas, and Ary Warnaar, are most known for their chiptune music. Like me, you might have first heard them in game soundtracks like 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game or know of their collaboration with Hatsune Miku (which even made its way into Fortnite ). They've gone through different eras of breakneck chip
Technology
"We designed this colorway especially for my fans," Reese said in a press release.
Culture
“Pleasure Principles” is an almanac by Richard Christiansen that makes the case for a life lived seasonally and sensorially.
Culture
Ayetian caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
Culture
From fashion week to the last gasps of summer, this week, the best beauty looks played with glamour at both ends of the spectrum.
Technology
The 34-year-old, fresh off a viral turn in the new season FX's 'Adults,' is jumping into the world of romantic comedies, playing Anh in Prime Video's adaptation of 'The Love Hypothesis.'
Technology
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, passing the job to his son, Howard.
Technology
The new law exempts indie projects from caps on the use of state tax credits and offers productions enhanced monetization of their incentives.
Culture
Kolb, who was seen on video physically restraining protestors at a Cos show on Sunday, was previously placed on leave.
Technology
Trump said Friday that CNN and Politico would also be denied access to the grounds.
California
Amtrak passengers on trains through Oakland and Emeryville on three days in the last week may have been exposed to a passenger later hospitalized with measles, state health officials said. The alert was sounded Friday by the California Department of Public Health as it worked to notify passengers and other people who may have been […] The post California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor passengers warned over measles appeared first on Local News Matters .
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For years, he'd been a classroom science teacher in suburban San Diego County. Now he hopes to meaningfully contribute to the regrowth of oaks in burned Altadena.
California
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was previously found guilty of charges that he ordered and participated in the torture of prisoners while he headed the Adra Prison.
Culture
The 61-year-old comedian is recovering, according to his representatives.
California
In a statement, a spokesperson said that the entertainer was 'receiving the care and support he needs,' TMZ reported.
Culture
No reason for the cancellation has been announced.
Culture
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Technology
The singer thanked Jasmine Crockett but blasted Venton Jones after the state rep tried to walk back their AT&T Stadium tribute amid domestic violence backlash.
Bay Area
Eric Housen grew up with posters of Chris Mullin on his wall. Through a common bond of work ethic and basketball, their friendship has endured for four decades.
Technology
Aguilera's look, down to her makeup, was quintessential Hollywood glam.
Markets
Spending guidelines designed to put diligent consumers in a solid financial position may not set them up to succeed in today’s economy.
California
"NAZA" may not need a robust marketing plan if the Israeli government continue to condemn the film. Censorship, and worse, are the surest way to elevate an artist and their work. Just ask Macklemore.
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills that would let community colleges offer more bachelor's degrees. The new degree options would be tied to regional workforce needs and campus performance.
California
Compton Unified Superintendent Darin Brawley has won a national education prize recognizing his leadership in improving student achievement in the district.
Science
Health workers and other front-line workers in the Ebola response are being prioritized to receive the Ervebo vaccine that was effective in past Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type of virus.
Technology
Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.
California
The popular sneaker brand Converse has apologized and pulled a controversial ad condemned by social media users who said it evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery.
California
Cal Fire crews are beginning to stand down after a wildfire that grew to 4,128 acres on Mendocino County’s border with Lake County reached 84% containment. Crews assigned to the Lucas Fire near the rural Mendocino County community of Potter Valley, about 18 miles north-northeast of Ukiah, were focusing on restoring environmentally impacted areas, Cal […] The post Crews begin standing down as Lucas Fire 84% contained appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Dion felt the power of love from fans (and they felt it from her) in a heartwarming moment after night three of her Paris concert residency.
News
Denmark’s foreign minister has expressed cautious optimism about an agreement with the United States over Greenland in the wake of Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to bolster American military presence on the island
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U.S., Greenlandic and Danish officials had quietly negotiated for months behind the scenes, searching for solutions to address some of Trump's security concerns about the territory.
Bay Area
Denmark's foreign minister has expressed cautious optimism about an agreement with the United States over Greenland.
Bay Area
Disney opened its doors to over 350 of the world's top creators through "Created in LA," a first-of-its-kind event ushering in the next generation of storytellers.
Technology
Today on Decoder, we’ve got the first of a two-part series on the future of business, and I’m talking with Jonathan Kanter, the former antitrust chief for the US Department of Justice in the Biden administration. These days, he’s both a professor of law at WashU and professor of technology policy at Carnegie Mellon. The […] Today on Decoder , we’ve got the first of a two-part series on the future of business, and I’m talking with Jonathan Kanter, the former antitrust chief for the US Department of Justice in the Biden administration. These days, he’s both a professor of law at WashU and professor of technology policy at Carnegie Mellon. The biggest story in tech right now is the spiraling debate about AI safety and regulation . Researchers at the big AI labs including Anthropic and Google DeepMind have quit in noisy ways, saying the models pose real threats and safety i
Culture
"You live or die with the people you bring on the road," Casey says.
Culture
The Korean superstar talks about his new Bazzi collaboration, the first vacation of his career and why every change ultimately ends in the same place: "My planet is ATEEZ."
Technology
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Saturday morning issued a warning that President Donald Trump’s recent banning of CNN from the White House is a sign of things to come if Paramount Skydance settles with the states and is allowed to merge with Warner Bros. “As Trump tries to ban CNN from the White […]
Markets
Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life
Technology
A photography exhibition was among experiments by this season’s crop of designers.
Technology
Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh’s main airport after Saudi civil-defense alerts, while Pakistan urged Iran to protect energy supplies and shipping.
Technology
Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
Culture
“I haven’t had a chance to talk to Ed too much, but I fully believe he knows that was a mistake,” Rowe said.
California
Frankie Muniz says he's living a nightmare he wants to wake up from following the announcement of his split from wife Paige Price. In July, the two announced they were ending their marriage after seven years.
Culture
Vertical integration is part of a broader strategy pursued by Bernard Arnault’s son and Loro Piana’s CEO, as he seeks healthy growth and high quality.
Technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a measure to create a $10 million tax credit meant to stem the tide of post-production jobs to other states and overseas. The bill, AB 2319, passed the state Assembly and Senate last month by wide margins. Supporters, including the Motion Picture Editors Guild, had pushed for a credit that […]
Technology
In May, Gemini broke containment and hacked three different companies, but Google didn't disclose the incident until the Wall Street Journal approached the company. The hacks happened during a test of the model's cybersecurity capabilities run by third-party Irregular, which was also involved in similar incidents involving Meta and OpenAI. According to WSJ, Google didn't […] In May, Gemini broke containment and hacked three different companies, but Google didn't disclose the incident until the Wall Street Journal approached the company. The hacks happened during a test of the model's cybersecurity capabilities run by third-party Irregular, which was also involved in similar incidents involving Meta and OpenAI. According to WSJ , Google didn't disclose the hack because it didn't consider it to be an "example of model misalignment." The company said that it was an instance of "mistak
Technology
Duo's To Whom It Still Concerns Tour, in support of their third and final album Atlanta , hits the road this November
Culture
CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse are bringing their 'To Whom It Still Concerns' Tour to nine North American cities this fall.
Technology
The disclosure comes as scrutiny over misbehaving artificial intelligence intensifies in Washington and Silicon Valley.
Technology
The bill, AB 2319, rewards productions that locate their scoring, editing or other kinds of post work in the state.
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AS GOVERNMENTS AND POLITICAL LEADERS increasingly push for regulations to rein in artificial intelligence, neither candidate for California governor has committed to firm policies on AI safety, including two requirements Gov. Gavin Newsom called for Friday. Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say the new technology warrants more regulations. AI has been in the […] The post Governor candidates Becerra, Hilton wary of committing to Newsom’s new AI safeguards appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Read Todd Collins and Ken Dauber’s September 12 opinion piece ("Palo Alto schools face a self-inflicted budget crisis") with several doses of context and correction. At stake is a fundamental choice between investing in excellent public education or pursuing policies that systematically defund it. The post Guest Opinion: Teacher pay cuts won’t fix district’s budget problems appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
Harris Reed said his customer wants lots of drama, and that's just what he delivered.
Technology
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Technology
Finding out his name wouldn’t be used on the “Scream” poster wasn’t one of Henry Winkler’s happier days. The “Happy Days” star played Principal Arthur Himbry in the original “Scream” film, which went on to become one of the most successful horror franchises. But despite his character’s entrance receiving applause during screen tests for the […]
Technology
Premier Boxing Champions travels to Southern California for a prime title bout between two elite fighters for the interim WBC Super Lightweight championship. Mexican boxer Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz goes head-to-head against Puerto Rican fighter Nestor Bravo in a scheduled for 12 rounds. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Cruz (28-3-2) vs. Bravo (24-1-0) takes place at Pechanga […]
Culture
Live from Los Angeles on Sept. 19, you can watch the entire MMA event online for free.
Technology
Investors wrestled with the prospect of a new Fed rate-hiking cycle and the raging debate on whether to slow down AI.
Culture
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Bay Area
The Waggle braved the traffic downtown this week so you didn’t have to. Here’s all the unhinged stuff you missed by avoiding Dreamforce.
Technology
As Alo expands in China with eight new stores across seven cities, its community-first approach and luxury wellness positioning lay the groundwork for the brand’s next phase of global growth.
Culture
Also, Fuerza Regida receives the Key to San Bernardino and Thalia & Arthur Hanlon reimagine Juan Gabriel’s iconic “Así Fue.”
Bay Area
Thrifted clothes have become a Hollywood fashion flex, as California-born platforms like the RealReal, Poshmark, ThredUp and eBay turn secondhand shopping into a $240-billion, fast-growing global industry.
Bay Area
Silicon Valley’s AI party scene is lit again, but it looks a lot different from the last boom.
Markets
Jean Chatzky’s new book lays out several strategies for creating steady retirement income.
Technology
The 26-year-old actor also teased what fans can expect in season two of the hit hockey romance drama: "If season one/book one is the yearning season, book two is external adversity and [relationship] communication problems."
Markets
“Traveling is something we both want in a partnership.”
California
The NBC4 helicopter crash has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues.
Technology
The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you do. They can record and store audio even when they seem to be off, track everything you watch, and could even be hacked remotely and turned into covert surveillance […] The TV in your living room knows more about you than you realize. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you do. They can record and store audio even when they seem to be off, track everything you watch, and could even be hacked remotely and turned into covert surveillance devices. LG TV owners, and tech enthusiasts in general, are furious, and a hurried response from LG has done little to calm the situation. S
Science
The Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated blood.
Culture
Jessie Woo caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
Technology
Dave Stewart, whose latest album is set for release on Oct. 30, performed — albeit briefly — following the show, with the designer singing a few notes.
Culture
Wilson’s discursive new film is out now from Magnolia Pictures.
Bay Area
Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch gather hard-nosed players, they charge through practice, and they play games full-tilt.
Culture
Out and about in London, hanging with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton and attending her Skims store party, Kim Kardashian opted for shimmering, skin-tight nudes.
News
The stabbing of a Sikh truck driver at a Wyoming rest area has the U.S. Sikh community newly on edge
Culture
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Technology
Here's how to livestream the Sept. 19 college football game between the Tigers and the Rebels.
Culture
Lady Lava caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
California
The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on dumping brokers in a move that could raise the price of tickets.
Technology
Roach will shape campaigns and shoppable covers, and offer style advice for the fashion-loving and value-driven Asos shoppers.
Technology
The suit argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws.
Technology
The lawsuit argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts, and that doing so would reduce the value consumers get for paid AI subscriptions.
Technology
Research suggests that bilingualism can offer cognitive benefits.
Technology
“Ninjago Legends: Duskfall” is premiering in Korea this weekend ahead of a worldwide release on Lego’s YouTube channel. The anime-style shorts feature some of “Ninjago’s” most beloved characters as they encounter new challenges and new battles while bringing back some familiar voices from the original show as well as “Ninjago Dragons Rising.” The series of […]
Culture
“During the writing of this album, I started listening to a lot of Joni [Mitchell] and Nick Drake and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and all those artists," McAlpine says. “I think they just found me at a time when I needed them.”
California
Trump's ambitious assault on the planet is fueling climate activism.
Bay Area
San Francisco's annual King of the Streets event is celebrating lowriding
Technology
Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.
News
The actions were a clear escalation of Trump's long-running efforts — in the courts and through administrative action — to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable.
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Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House
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Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House.
Culture
Madonna maintained her lead even after the Sept. 18 announcement of four social categories.
Culture
“Te Dejo Madrid” was added to a setlist spanning more than three decades of music, reconnecting the Colombian star with her first visit to Spain.
California
L.A.'s very own Mariachi Tierra Mia is behind the crossover happening Sept. 27.
Technology
Marks & Spencer marked 100 years in fashion with a see-now, buy-now show at the Design Museum that was full of snappy looks modeled by Erin O'Connor, Lara Stone, Jodie Kidd and Karen Elson.
Culture
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Markets
Access to healthcare, recreation, and low taxes lure retirees, new research says
California
The town of Windsor has placed a 1% sales tax measure on November’s ballot to augment the general fund in the wake of budget shortfalls. The Town Council voted in July to put Measure I on the ballot in the hopes of generating an estimated $5.7 million annually to tackle a projected $4 million to […] The post Measure I asks Windsor voters to raise sales tax to 10.25% to pay for essential services appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
The actress was fired from the 'Scream' franchise in 2023 after sharing her support for Palestine.
Technology
Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza in 2023, is voicing her respect for the musicians who have dropped out of Ed Sheeran’s tour following Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine. “It was so beautiful to see Finneas and the […]
Technology
Meta's Muse is apparently an effective AI assistant, but one that's a little creepy. Part of that is because of its new Mac app, which can access Messages, Calendar, and Notes. But for all its smarts, Muse doesn't actually know how to describe itself. Jason Aten, a contributing editor at Inc Magazine, posted on Threads […] Meta's Muse is apparently an effective AI assistant , but one that's a little creepy. Part of that is because of its new Mac app , which can access Messages, Calendar, and Notes. But for all its smarts, Muse doesn't actually know how to describe itself. Jason Aten, a contributing editor at Inc Magazine , posted on Threads screenshots of an interaction he had with Muse in which the assistant asks him some questions about a conversation he was having in Messages. The problem is that Aten says he didn't give Muse access to his messages. When asked how it knew about
Technology
Take an official look at the upcoming Air Jordan 8 Retro Knicks.
Technology
A statement from the Detroit suburb issued by a spokesperson came in response to a lawsuit on Thursday that accused the city and its mayor of spending thousands of dollars to celebrate Muslim holidays while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays.
Technology
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths
Culture
Moliy caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
California
THE MORGAN HILL CITY COUNCIL took action against one of its own on Wednesday, formally censuring Councilmember Yvonne Martinez Beltrán in a move that divided residents. The council voted 4-1, with Martinez Beltrán as the lone dissenter, to adopt the resolution to censure the councilmember citing incidents of harassment, rudeness, intimidation and discrimination. She will remain […] The post Morgan Hill council strips Martinez Beltrán of outside committee assignments in censure appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The burned remains of the Moss Landing Power Plant battery energy storage facility caught fire again Friday morning, prompting Monterey County officials to issue a shelter in place order — less than two years after it became one of the largest battery storage […] The post Moss Landing battery storage fire flares up again, raising new safety fears in California appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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‘It keeps coming back to haunt us.’ Battery fire at Moss Landing ignites before California regulators finish investigating the last one
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The burned remains of the Moss Landing Power Plant battery energy storage facility caught fire again Friday morning, prompting Monterey County officials to issue a shelter in place order — less than two years after it became one of the largest battery storage […] The post Moss Landing battery storage fire flares up again, raising new safety fears in California appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The burned remains of the Moss Landing Power Plant battery energy storage facility caught fire again Friday morning, prompting Monterey County officials to issue a shelter in place order — less than two years after it became one of the largest battery storage […] The post Moss Landing battery storage fire flares up again, raising new safety fears in California appeared first on The Almanac .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The burned remains of the Moss Landing Power Plant battery energy storage facility caught fire again Friday morning, prompting Monterey County officials to issue a shelter in place order — less than two years after it became one of the largest battery storage […] The post Moss Landing battery storage fire flares up again, raising new safety fears in California appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
Markets
Workers used to want higher salaries and flexibility, but now they’re chasing a sense of safety
Bay Area
A mountain lion was tranquilized and captured in a tense standoff with San Francisco animal control crews Friday morning after it was seen roaming the Outer Sunset neighborhood. It was the second mountain lion sighting in the city in two weeks.
Culture
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Technology
British actor Naomi Watts, at the San Sebastián Film Festival to receive this year’s prestigious Donostia Award, spoke about opportunities in the industry for women over 50. Talking a week after Sarah Paulson told Variety about the lack of film offers following her spellbinding portrait of Marcia Clark in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American […]
Technology
At the San Sebastian Film Festival Saturday night, Watts also shouted out her 'The Impossible' co-star Tom Holland and explained why she was grateful to be getting opportunities "as a woman of my age."
Culture
The genre pioneer brought special guests, new music and a volatile-yet-commanding stage presence to Estadio GNP Seguros on Friday (Sept. 18).
Culture
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Technology
Natasha Zinko teamed with OnlyFans for a show that asked audience members to behave like voyeurs.
Bay Area
Walking trail use is up. Wildlife is returning. Large homeless camps have been dismantled. San Jose officials said the city has reached the end of the “era of encampments,” and is steaming ahead into its next era of slashing down street homelessness. San Jose has reduced unsheltered homelessness by 32% over the past 18 months, using... The post New methodology reveals drop in San Jose street homelessness appeared first on San José Spotlight .
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago.
California
Senate Bill 954 would have rolled back parts of last year's controversial overhaul of CEQA that allowed for advanced manufacturing facilities to be sited in communities without environmental review.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2319, California's first standalone post-production tax credit, offering 35% to 50% back to lure editing, sound and VFX work home.
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to boost security for California elections, an effort to guard against potential Trump administration interference in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom held firm to his return-to-office mandate for California state workers and vetoed a union-supported bill that would have given state departments more authority to set their own telework policies. In some ways the governor’s veto of Assembly Bill 1729 was […] The post Newsom vetoes bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom held firm to his return-to-office mandate for California state workers and vetoed a union-supported bill that would have given state departments more authority to set their own telework policies. In some ways the governor’s veto of Assembly Bill 1729 was […] The post Newsom vetoes bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers 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 held firm to his return-to-office mandate for California state workers and vetoed a union-supported bill that would have given state departments more authority to set their own telework policies. In some ways the governor’s veto of Assembly Bill 1729 was […] The post Newsom vetoes bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom held firm to his return-to-office mandate for California state workers and vetoed a union-supported bill that would have given state departments more authority to set their own telework policies. In some ways the governor’s veto of Assembly Bill 1729 was […] The post Newsom vetoes bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Many California public employees want more flexibility to work from home than Gov. Gavin Newsom's return-to-office policy allows. He vetoed a bill that would have encouraged departments to set their own policies.
News
President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war
Technology
The London designer sparked his signature knitwear with metallic tassels, lace-like crochet and cheeky shorts - plus Lennon Gallagher walked to Blur’s “Girls and Boys.”
California
An overflowing pool caused a hillside to partially collapse in Hollywood Hills on Friday, prompting evacuations, according to authorities.
Bay Area
The debate over whether the backyard units should be treated like condominiums comes at a time when Palo Alto leaders are increasingly leaning on ADUs to meet the city's housing goals. The post Palo Alto mulls new rules for building, selling ADUs appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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A resolution would allow David Ellison's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to finalize
Culture
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Technology
Leaning into daywear with Wong Kar-wai romance and ’60s society codes, the self-described dressmaker courts a very social, very scheduled woman.
Culture
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California
Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses removed?
California
Public health officials are sounding the alarm after an unvaccinated Amtrak passenger who traveled across the U.S., including a stop at Los Angeles Union Station, was hospitalized with measles.
Technology
“There’s an epidemic affecting our nation’s young people. The epidemic is fear.” As I scrolled through Instagram on my ride downtown to the Snapple Island Ferry Comedy Show, a reel from The Free Press popped up. Professor Arthur Brooks was making the case that “Gen Z is perhaps the most risk-averse generation in history.” Now, […]
Technology
The LVMH Prize finalist delivered intricate, either-or hybrids that could live comfortably on the shop floor.
Culture
Phil Oh captures the best dressed guests at the spring 2027 shows in London.
Bay Area
"You have a quintuple whammy."
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"You have a quintuple whammy."
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SFGATE's staff has recommendations for must-see acts during the festival.
Technology
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Portugal’s preeminent Queer Lisboa – International Queer Film Festival kicked off Friday with a vast program showcasing the latest in LGBTQ cinema, from established filmmakers to new voices, and a look back at the underground counterculture and revolutionary works of activist filmmakers on both sides of the Atlantic. Lisbon’s […]
California
San Mateo County’s agriculture production value grew by about $10 million in 2025 compared to the previous year, an increase largely led by a boost in the value of potted plants and flowers. “Many people don’t realize just how important nursery crops are to agriculture in San Mateo County,” said county Agricultural Commissioner Koren Widdel […] The post Potted plants provide boost in San Mateo County’s agriculture production value appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s concert at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night as the singer returned to the stage for the first time since Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour following his onstage remarks in support of Palestine. For attendee Jodi Rhoden, an organizer at Writers Against the War in Gaza, […]
Culture
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Technology
Chariklo is only about 250 km across, but it has two rings, and they're changing.
Technology
Ruby Rose got emotional when asked about her friend, Hayden Panettiere, who died Aug. 16 at 36. Rose told Entertainment Tonight that Panettiere was her “best friend” and that they “spoke every day for five years.” “I didn’t even think we were going to be friends,” Rose said, tearing up. “I didn’t know if I […]
Culture
The three-day election, which began Friday and ends Sunday, features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin's political dominance.
Bay Area
San Francisco is hosting a variety of cultural celebrations this weekend, including the Autumn Moon Festival in Chinatown, a lowrider parade in the Mission District and Oktoberfest in the city's first entertainment zone.
Bay Area
San Jose is placing stronger controls on the development of private detention facilities within its borders in response to fears that the federal government may establish new immigration centers in the region. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a 45-day moratorium on any proposal to create or expand detention facilities on private land in the […] The post San Jose places moratorium on private detention centers amid ICE concerns appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Nicholas Gracia, a 25-year veteran, has been named the fire chief of Daly City and of the North County Fire Authority protecting Brisbane, Daly City and Pacifica. Gracia’s selection was announced Thursday by Thomas Piccolotti, city manager of Daly City, which managed a nationwide search. Gracia succeeds Ron D. Myers, who led the Fire Authority […] The post San Mateo North County Fire Authority’s new chief is 25-year veteran appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The Spaniard has made this Basque seaside town a can't-miss stop on the festival circuit. Here, he reflects on that legacy and explains the decision to make an official statement on the Israel-Gaza war.
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The growing conflict near another important global shipping corridor has brought new pressures for markets.
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Guadalupe Rosales’ memoir builds on the decade old project, Veteranas and Rucas.
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Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.
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Aaron Rowe, who was one of the opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour before pulling out after Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine, has now issued an impassioned defense of the singer. “I think you are all focusing on the wrong person here. All I keep hearing is Ed Sheeran this, Ed Sheeran that. […]
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Also among this week's releases: Miu Miu's $1,170 sneakerina and a cowboy boot designed for women with bunions and wider feet.
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No Spanish industry initiative is likely to drive more conversation at this year’s San Sebastián Festival than the latest moves by the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT). Over the past 12 months, state-backed venture capital fund SETT, the investment driver of the Spain Audiovisual Hub, has plowed €215.6 million ($252.3 million) into Spain’s film, […]
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The designer talked through his designs in a life-drawing classroom - and it was an education in looking at fashion in a new way.
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He has led the CFDA for 20 years.
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Investors are well aware of the risks, but they have simply decided none are significant enough to force them out of the market.
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Millions of student loan borrowers could see their monthly bills skyrocket if they don't move into an affordable repayment plan soon. Here's what to know.
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Performing her track “Weirdo,” Suki Waterhouse tested out the hair tinsel trend from decades gone by.
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Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses existential threats to humankind: extreme heat, never-ending drought and a plan to provide Earth with sunlight on demand.
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The designer kept things fresh with favorites on repeat, a palette of light tones and jolts of color.
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Government regulators are accusing telehealth companies of deceptive, unethical business practices, including disclosing their customers’ health data.
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These features are sure to dominate awards season.
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As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.
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At the start of this week, the who's-who of AI seemed - at least tentatively - on the side of AI regulation. Over the weekend, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had proposed a three-step plan for slowing AI development, including by embedding third-party evaluators in labs, coordinating across the domestic industry, and forging international agreements potentially […] At the start of this week, the who's-who of AI seemed - at least tentatively - on the side of AI regulation. Over the weekend, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had proposed a three-step plan for slowing AI development, including by embedding third-party evaluators in labs, coordinating across the domestic industry, and forging international agreements potentially with government assistance. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, and even SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly seemed to agree on aspects of all thr
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A shape-shifting Elizabeth Holmes doc, a star vehicle for Mahershala Ali, and new gems from Mike Leigh and Lee Chang-dong were among THR reviewers’ 13 favorite world premieres out of Venice, Telluride and Toronto.
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Eddy Downpatrick, founder of Aristeia Travel and grandson of Price Edward, Duke of Kent, arranges cultural and outdoor adventures, and ushers clients into private worlds they never knew existed.
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The Hyte X50 is a PC case that really stands out from the typical black box design, and it’s $50 off at the company’s site until September 21st, 2026, bringing the price down to $99.99. This attractive case supports motherboards from ITX all the way up to the E-ATX form factors, and GPUs that are […] The Hyte X50 is a PC case that really stands out from the typical black box design, and it’s $50 off at the company’s site until September 21st, 2026, bringing the price down to $99.99. This attractive case supports motherboards from ITX all the way up to the E-ATX form factors, and GPUs that are up to 430mm long, which should cover even the biggest options available. The standout feature is a massive curved glass panel that spans the left face and top of the case, giving it a unique, eye-catching look. It’s easy to build in, supports a wide variety of components and cooling setups, an
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The union that represents McClatchy journalists said that more than 90 unionized journalists and media workers across 17 publications had been laid off.
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Social Security, once seen as “old-age insurance,” will eventually disappear, this author predicts.
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‘Everybody forgot about them for 20 years. And now suddenly they’re important again.’
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No amount of wealth can erase retirement worries.
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At Tokyo Central in Emeryville, the real draw is a sprawling prepared food section with fresh nigiri, affordable poke, and a surprisingly good buffet.
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Thousands of people have come to protest outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Friday's event followed a tumultuous week in federal courts in Washington where filings and counter-filings flooded the courts as the administration continues pushing for the president's vanity projects.
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s dark comedy with an unrecognizable Cruise as the lead opens in theaters Oct. 2.
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A fixed-income team at Morgan Stanley say investing in distressed debt and frontier local-market investing have helped drive solid returns for their fund.
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The start of construction marks an important milestone in the administration's $46 billion plan to line the border with walls, barriers, roads and technology as it seeks to make good on a key campaign promise by Trump to finish the wall.
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The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan, dubbed the Medicaid "GENEROUS" model. Experts say the savings are unclear since the content of the deals isn't public.
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President Donald Trump said in a social media post Friday that he is "banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately."
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Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.
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President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy. The measure was a final legacy item for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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On Friday, the president threatened to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. It could have just been another one of his Truth Social fever dreams, but it turns out it's very real. All three publications were turned away from the White House this morning, NPR reports, marking an escalation in the […] President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the tarmac before boarding Air Force One. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Friday, the president threatened to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. It could have just been another one of his Truth Social fever dreams, but it turns out it's very real. All three publications were turned away from the White House this morning, NPR reports , marking an escalation in the administration's war on the First Amendment. Politico tried to get to the bottom of it, asking why now ? It reports that "many
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The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks at the White House with President Donald Trump
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Turmeric is proving to be more than a kitchen staple, with growing evidence highlighting its remarkable health benefits
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A judge barred UC from enforcing part of its anti-harassment policy against members of a conservative education group whose member may use names and pronouns for transgender people that do not match their gender identities.
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After Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry during UFC 330 in August, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for UFC 331. For the main event, Burmese fighter Joshua Van (17-2-0) defends his flyweight title belt against Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja (30-6-0) in a marquee match. It’s scheduled for […]
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The United Nations has announced the appointment of U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program
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A shelter-in-place order for residents near the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County was lifted Friday afternoon after a blaze ignited in more than 1,000 batteries left from a larger fire in 2025. The county issued the safety order for people within a third of a mile of the Vistra Energy battery storage facility […] The post UPDATE #2: Moss Landing shelter order lifted as fire at damaged battery facility subsides appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The United States has lifted sanctions against Eritrea’s ruling party and military, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Research shows job seekers could get an edge in this labor market by actually writing their own resumes.
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A question has bedeviled a wealthy Lake Tahoe enclave for years: Who is poisoning the towering trees that stand sentry on the lake's North Shore?
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After more than five years of failing to do so, Federal Reserve leaders think they can shrink the rate of inflation to 2% by 2029 with just slightly higher U.S. interest rates. Are they serious?
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Officials announced the death of one of the notorious "Speed Freak Killers," Wesley Shermantine, on Friday. He was 60 years old.
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A Democratic Socialist was running for California governor and the studio chiefs balked and said they'd pack up their moving trucks and leave. They were bluffing in 1934. Now...
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President Donald Trump doesn’t like the coverage of him by CNN, MS NOW and Politico — and as of Saturday, the White House started enforcing the president’s ban on those news organizations from accessing the facility. CNN and MS NOW said their staffers were denied access to the White House Saturday morning. CNN senior White […]
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AI developers are striving for self-improvement, aiming for technology that can enhance itself
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“The Blind Ants” (“Inurri Itsuak”), the third feature by director Igor Legarreta (“All the Moons,” “When You Stop Loving Me”), had it world premiere on Sept. 18 at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival. Part of the Zinemira section, which is dedicated to Basque productions, the film is competing for the Irizar Award for […]
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World-premiering in the San Sebastián Festival’s main competition, Javier Ruiz Caldera’s time-warping drama ‘5 More Minutes’ (‘5 Minutos Más’) suggests one way an on-the rocks relationship may come closer together again: by plunging them into the makings of a global apocalypse. Writer-star Berto Romero (“The Other Side”) and Belen Cuesta (“The Endless Trench”) play a […]
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Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers ('The Night Agent') adapt the podcast focusing on a 1977 kidnapping in Indianapolis and the trusted radio host caught in the middle.
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In Matt Barats’ “Anchors Aweigh,” a caustic alt-comedian is left adrift after his failed proposal, prompting him to revisit old footage from his college days and ruminate on his arrested development. It’s a lot less serious than it sounds, in part because Barats’ self-insert — who he also plays — has a sardonic cadence that […]
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"Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been" tracks the unique fusion of glory, injustice, fleeting opportunity, dashed dreams, resilience, and latter-day recognition that defines her story. The movie, like Love’s life and career, is a one-of-a-kind ride, and by the end you don’t just feel like you know and understand this remarkable artist. You feel closer to the center of the mysteries of pop.
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A mountain lion reported in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood Friday morning was safely taken into custody and released into the wild, city officials said. “This was a small, young lion who was out exploring and got himself in a predicament in a busy neighborhood,” San Francisco Animal Care and Control said on social media. […] The post ‘Exploring’ mountain lion captured in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset, released into wild appeared first on Local News Matters .
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A dog is indeed a man’s best friend. A New Directors contender at the San Sebastián Film Festival, “Morro” explores the unlikely bond between a man and the dog he inadvertently adopts. It is Rodrigo Garcia Saiz’s (“Lluvia”) sophomore feature and, by his own account, his most personal film to date. The titular Morro is […]
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The eight-episode series will be released weekly on HBO Max.
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A successful filmmaker receives an unwelcome visit from a former collaborator in this thriller receiving its world premiere at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.
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For this weekend, SNL U.K . has Jamie Demetriou as host and Royal Blood as musical guest.
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BritBox have given fans of their hit Jane Austen-inspired series “The Other Bennet Sister” an early Christmas present with a first look at a new three-part special set to drop this holiday season. Ella Bruccoleri returns as the awkward Mary Bennet opposite Dónal Finn as Tom Hayward, who proposed in the Season 1 finale – […]
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Every surface period detail is present and correct to an eerie degree in “The Smell of Apples”: the gawkily short seasonal school uniforms, the ickily patterned kitchen tiles, the garden chairs like steel satellite dishes, the orange-and-brown daisy print that anyone of a certain age will recognize from sundry towels, mattresses and beach umbrellas. Production […]
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Bahman Ghobadi directs some fascinating performances in “Trees Are Watching,” his horror movie based on the Kurdish legend of people being reborn as trees and living second lives as furniture. Not only does actress Eva Green make a meal out of some paper-thin concepts, but her co-stars include some of the finest child actors you’re […]
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Eugene Kotlyarenko has built a career on drawing upon his widely-viewed cinephilic base of knowledge to consider more contemporary forms of hyper-online, of-the-moment provocation, and “Vintage Violence” is no exception. As with Kotlyarenko’s arguably best-known film, 2020’s “Spree,” live-streaming is key: “Vintage Violence” introduces obnoxious social media celebrity Carter (Cole Sprouse) mid-stream before quickly spinning […]
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After a fresh investment round and a $5 billion valuation, Skims has opened its first European flagship in London. Its founders break down the expansion plan.
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Three years after his arrival, McGirr’s McQueen show will be the brand’s first on the London Fashion Week schedule since February 2001.