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Federal and local prosecutors unveil new cases and a guilty plea, while asking: Who was actually watching the books at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority?
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'Star Wars,' R2-D2, Padmé Amidala, D'Arcy Carden, C.S. Lee: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening day visitors on L.A.'s newest cultural institution.
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For 25 years, "The Crazy Uncle Joe Show" has brought long-form improv, friendship and plenty of laughs to the L.A. comedy scene.
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A chilling surveillance camera recording captures a homeless man scaling the locked gate of an apartment complex and following a UC Berkeley student inside. The suspected trespasser has an extensive criminal record and was wanted on a felony arrest warrant.
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The pilot ejected from the aircraft before it crashed, according to a spokesperson for Airborne Tactical Advantage Co., a private government contractor that helps train crews with the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
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Experts are unsure why this sea turtle has chosen California to lay her nest.
California
Netflix's newest reality competition series is based on 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' and among its detriments is using the AI-generated voice of the late Gene Wilder.
Culture
From Skinceuticals to L’Oréal, Medik8, and more, these are the best night creams recommended by dermatologists, estheticians, and Vogue editors.
Culture
From cool everyday looks to statement ensembles, recreate the season’s top fashion week outfits, inspired by the street style scene at London Fashion Week.
Technology
Treasury yields traded higher on Wednesday as new services and manufacturing sector data increased worry of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Technology
101 is investing $25 million in the venture, which will create scripted and unscripted food content, and find the next generation of food creators.
News
Two solo motorcycle crashes occurred just hours apart on Highway 84 in La Honda on Saturday, Sept. 19, with one rider airlifted to the hospital and the other rescued after falling 75 feet down an embankment. The post 2 motorcyclists injured Saturday in separate accidents on Highway 84 in La Honda appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Two solo motorcycle crashes occurred just hours apart on Highway 84 in La Honda on Saturday, Sept. 19, with one rider airlifted to the hospital and the other rescued after falling 75 feet down an embankment. The post 2 motorcyclists injured Saturday in separate accidents on Highway 84 in La Honda appeared first on The Almanac .
Culture
Planning a non-traditional wedding? These elopement dresses are perfect for an intimate ceremony—no matter the setting.
Culture
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was convicted of orchestrating the Death Row rapper's 1996 murder in August.
Bay Area
A competitive week two on "Dancing with the Stars" saw three couples tie for the lead on top of the judges' scoreboard. The night ended with another couple being sent home.
Bay Area
Three unidentified people were seen climbing out of a sewer on Manhattan's Upper East Side before fleeing in two vehicles early Wednesday morning, according to the NYPD.
Markets
These questions can jump-start a conversation about estate planning, even if your parents don’t want to talk about it.
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Diesel prices have reached historic highs as a result of the U.S. war in Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine, and consumers will bear the brunt of the rising cost, experts say.
Markets
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 4.9% increase in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in 2027. The proposed increase would raise the cost of coverage by an average …
Bay Area
Several women have been linked to the ongoing investigation centered around a 44-year-old and his late father and their home in Philadelphia's Olney section.
Technology
SoFi found 72% of Americans are willing to make slower progress on financial goals to prioritize family, travel and meaningful experiences.
Culture
The best serum for wrinkles uses collagen-boosting ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. Shop our top picks for the best anti-aging serums.
Bay Area
After passing under the Golden Gate Bridge Wednesday, the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc will be at the Embarcadero all week, and you can tour her for free.
Markets
The “attention economy” is really the sucker economy.
Markets
A ban on U.S. diesel exports could reduce supplies and simultaneously lead to prices rising further, according to analysts.
Technology
Artificial intelligence researchers have warned for years of ways the technology could wipe out humanity: AI bots could design an unstoppable disease, unleash a nuclear war, or transform all of Earth into paper clip factories, as one thought experiment...
Technology
"I think we are going to lose the ability to use certain orbits."
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President Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, first became publicly known in 2019, but was dismissed as absurd by Denmark's leader
Technology
The Weaver shoe is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2027.
Technology
Bloomreach CEO Raj De Datta explains why direct customer relationships matter more than ever.
Technology
Tekever is one of a number of European defense tech startups raising sizable rounds amid a rearmament campaign from countries in the region.
Technology
The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world — or, at least, its people.
Technology
AI is becoming increasingly adept at tasks usually given to junior employees. Some fear the impact it might have on entry-level hiring.
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AI can quickly generate new images, stories, and songs. Life, Automated explores what this means for human creators.
Culture
From Taylor Swift to Noah Kahan and Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner is one of the industry’s most sought-after collaborators. The musician, producer and record label owner has built a career across many different corners of the music industry, from his work with The National to producing and writing with some of today’s biggest artists to […]
Technology
Toms, which manages just over $4 billion in assets, says in the letter it is now one of Devon's top five shareholders.
Technology
Advisors' clients are worried about both short- and long-term costs and whether Social Security and Medicare will be there when they retire, a new survey finds.
Culture
“I sat in the Jim Irsay sale room, and that was an experience like I’ve never seen,” Christie's Bonnie Brennan said.
California
YouTube has renewed its exclusive Coachella livestream deal with Goldenvoice through 2030, after the 2026 festival set a record for concurrent viewers.
Technology
Feds know of 5 crashes where cars using comma.ai devices hit slow or stopped vehicles.
Culture
From modern tennis legends like Aryna Sabalenka to Italian Olympians like Arianna Fontana, the Vogue World runway was replete with sports stars.
Culture
The 6.8 pounds of silver coins date to the time of the Roman emperor Hadrian.
Technology
Decades of cheaper imports left US dependent on China for crucial rare earth processing.
Technology
The one-off star-studded show will hit the Roundhouse in October
Culture
Back to Black producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi helped curate the concert which will take place in London next month.
Culture
At an event in Chestnut Hill, MA, customers gathered for skin analyses, personalized treatment plans, and a masterclass led by a SkinCeuticals pro.
Bay Area
A second attempt at cleaning up Angel Island is smoking up the bay.
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California State Parks, Cal Fire and the Marin County Fire Department plan to resume a prescribed burn on Angel Island State Park as early as Wednesday, two weeks after the operation was paused. Angel Island is the largest island in San Francisco Bay, covering about one square mile, and smoke will be visible from elsewhere […] The post Angel Island prescribed burn resumes after two-week pause appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
The Quebecois duo became the first act to scoop both prizes for the best Canadian album and song of the year
Culture
With Anderson at the mic, Rose Tattoo enjoyed a string of hits in ‘70s and ‘80s including “Bad Boy for Love,” “Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw” and “We Can't Be Beaten.”
Technology
Anthropic says its AI Claude has "autonomously discovered" a new enzyme system similar to machinery behind the powerful gene-editing tool Crispr. It's the first result from Anthropic's newly-launched wet lab and an early test of Claude's usefulness for science as the company prepares to go public. The company says Claude found the enzyme system after […] Anthropic says its AI Claude has "autonomously discovered" a new enzyme system similar to machinery behind the powerful gene-editing tool Crispr. It's the first result from Anthropic's newly-launched wet lab and an early test of Claude's usefulness for science as the company prepares to go public. The company says Claude found the enzyme system after searching through a massive database of DNA sequences, adding that its scientists' involvement was limited to the initial prompt and lab work. Over 21 hours, Anthropic said nearly 950
Culture
Antonio Marras Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
The designer imagined his models gathering for a wedding luncheon — albeit one under the blazing noonday sun — parading a collection that was consistent with his design sensibility.
Markets
Insurance broker Aon plc announced a new leadership and governance structure for its Reinsurance Solutions business in Germany, effective October 1, 2026. Under the new structure, Phillip Esser has been appointed CEO of Reinsurance Solutions in Germany for Aon, based …
Technology
Argonon, super-indie production group behind shows including “The Masked Singer U.K.,” has unveiled its biggest leadership changes since it was founded in 2011. Amanda Goddard, previously chief commercial and legal officer for Argonon, has been promoted to president and global CEO with a worldwide strategic remit across Argonon and its seven production companies. Goddard takes […]
Culture
There had been gaps in the painting’s provenance ever since the museum acquired it in 1959.
Culture
The conversation centered on Williams's career-spanning profile in the magazine.
Bay Area
After 45 years of deli sandwiches and community building, Menlo Park institution Lutticken’s will permanently close Sept. 30. But with the future of its storefront undecided and a longtime employee expressing interest in taking over the business, the Lutticken family needs to “sit back and figure out where we stand,” said Bobby Lutticken, the son of founder Bob Lutticken. The post As Menlo Park deli Lutticken’s faces its final days, regulars reminisce about its legacy and hope for a revival appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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After 45 years of deli sandwiches and community building, Menlo Park institution Lutticken’s will permanently close Sept. 30. But with the future of its storefront undecided and a longtime employee expressing interest in taking over the business, the Lutticken family needs to “sit back and figure out where we stand,” said Bobby Lutticken, the son of founder Bob Lutticken. The post As Menlo Park deli Lutticken’s faces its final days, regulars reminisce about its legacy and hope for a revival appeared first on The Almanac .
Bay Area
After 45 years of deli sandwiches and community building, Menlo Park institution Lutticken’s will permanently close Sept. 30. But with the future of its storefront undecided and a longtime employee expressing interest in taking over the business, the Lutticken family needs to “sit back and figure out where we stand,” said Bobby Lutticken, the son of founder Bob Lutticken. The post As Menlo Park deli Lutticken’s faces its final days, regulars reminisce about its legacy and hope for a revival appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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After 45 years of deli sandwiches and community building, Menlo Park institution Lutticken’s will permanently close Sept. 30. But with the future of its storefront undecided and a longtime employee expressing interest in taking over the business, the Lutticken family needs to “sit back and figure out where we stand,” said Bobby Lutticken, the son of founder Bob Lutticken. The post As Menlo Park deli Lutticken’s faces its final days, regulars reminisce about its legacy and hope for a revival appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
Technology
Trump’s meeting with Xi comes as U.S. automakers and lawmakers push to keep restrictions on Chinese vehicles and manufacturers.
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Brightly colored seats became ubiquitous on certain train lines starting in the 1970s. Now, cars containing them are being replaced with new models.
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The president of Iran told the United Nations General Assembly his country won't bend to U.S. intimidation. Masoud Pezeshkian spoke one day after President Trump threatened to escalate the war from the same stage. On the sidelines, U.S. and Iranian officials signaled no breakthroughs in mediated talks. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Los Angeles' Skid Row held what is believed to be its first talent show featuring performances from people who are experiencing homelessness.
Technology
The IMG model and daughter of Fat Joe takes on six fashion personas in the campaign.
Technology
Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording documents the D.C. punk legends’ 1979 session at Arlington, Virginia’s Inner Ear Studios
Technology
As anyone reading this probably knows, the Bad Brains were one of the most important punk-rock bands of all time, Washington D.C.-bred pioneers of the sound that became hardcore. While they were a complete anomaly at the time — four Black dudes in an overwhelmingly white music scene who seasoned their blistering rock songs with […]
Technology
Using AI agents for online shopping could increase the risk of scams, fraud and data-privacy breaches, banks including NatWest and Bank of America said on Sept. 22, as they set out principles for developing the technology. Technology companies including OpenAI, …
Technology
The mogul's People Inc had proposed to buy all shares in the Las Vegas casino giant that it didn't currently own.
Technology
People Inc., the media company controlled by Barry Diller, is scrapping its proposed bid to acquire MGM Resorts International. People Inc. (which changed its name from IAC this spring) owns about 27% of MGM Resorts. In June, the company submitted formal offer for the hotel and resorts operator to acquire all outstanding shares of MGM […]
Technology
The artwork, by the German painter Albert Lang, was returned to Sofie Heilbronner’s heirs in a ceremony on September 22 at the German Embassy in Washington, DC.
Bay Area
The announcement from the federal government arrived past 5 p.m. on a Friday: after a tumultuous year amid a funding overhaul and litigation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has reopened its grant process for homeless services — and applications would be due 12 days from the announcement, on Sept. 30. The notice […] The post Bay Area homeless response leaders scramble to meet HUD’s latest deadline appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
They’ve cancelled over 35 dates on their ‘Pet Sounds 60’ tour, and haven’t performed in over two months so that frontman Mike Love can “recharge” following unspecified health problems
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) have introduced new legislation that would ban anyone from developing artificial superintelligence - a technology the bill describes as capable of the "destruction or disempowerment of humanity," including by overthrowing the government. Under the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, AI leaders would face up to 20 years […] Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) have introduced new legislation that would ban anyone from developing artificial superintelligence - a technology the bill describes as capable of the "destruction or disempowerment of humanity," including by overthrowing the government. Under the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act , AI leaders would face up to 20 years in prison for violating the law. The bill doesn't just ban the more powerful artificial superintelligence; it would also pause the deve
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Freebie of the week: Many fans of Dolly Parton likely mourned her passing privately. The legendary singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist died of cancer Aug. 25. On Friday, however, anyone is invited to celebrate Parton’s life in a “Dolly Day” celebration at San Francisco’s Union Square. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of like-minded Dolly worshippers will descend […] The post Best Bets: Dolly Parton Party, ‘Eureka Day,’ Corgi Con, ‘Mary, Queen of Scots,’ California Symphony appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The Lucas Museum opens, Tacita Dean at Marciano, Watts Towers festivals and more of the best things to do this week.
Technology
The brand is taking the technology behind its hair and edge drops to a whole new area, with results promised in 45 days.
Technology
Rep. Chellie Pingree introduced the Textile Waste Reduction Act (TWRA) this week.
Culture
Karol G remains strong at the No.1 spot, while Bad Bunny, Netón Vega, Lenin Ramirez, Jay Wheeler and Omar Courtz fill out the rest of the top 10. Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated September 26th! Lenin Ramirez grabs the No. 10 spot, Netón Vega holds at 9…Jay Wheeler […]
Technology
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's relationship to the rich and powerful has surfaced in congressional contests across the country
Bay Area
Conditions are "are only going to get worse as El Niño progresses," one expert said.
Markets
Stocks fall, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 retreating from record territory as bond yields suddenly jump.
Technology
The Hollywood star has hit the San Sebastian Film Festival ahead of the premiere of David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast.'
Culture
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Technology
An uptick in the number of scripted series and recognition of the strengths of the broadcast model is fueling optimism for the 2026-27 season.
Culture
Dixson won a Grammy for best R&B song on Feb. 1 as a co-writer of “Folded.”
Technology
The announcement comes after reports in August that the agency was conducting an internal review into the event contract type.
Technology
President Donald Trump seeks to rebrand AI ahead of his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, while rejecting a "globalist scheme" to regulate the technology.
Technology
Bamboo Insurance Services Inc., a home insurance firm controlled by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, has postponed its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The Midvale, Utah-based company cited market conditions for the move, the …
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws that determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.
California
Linking California and Washington state's carbon markets will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs, officials said.
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Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general.
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The Eaton and Palisades fires — and the resulting deaths among older people and adults with disabilities — sparked study but not action in L.A. County and California.
Culture
Harris performed to an estimated 1.6 million partygoers in São Paulo, Brazil, the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist.
Technology
Canada Goose curated an integrated protective gear system designed for the expedition from Scotland to Brazil.
California
As California's wine industry struggles, a family-owned vineyard spanning 3,500 acres is for sale after its exports to Canada dropped 35% in a year.
Technology
While the headlines that came out of New York Fashion Week this season were not the usual fare, there was still plenty of fashion on the runway.
Culture
Here is how our favorite celebs channeled Italian-girl beauty at Vogue World: Milano 2026.
Technology
Quince continues its stylist collaborations after capsules with Erin Walsh and Jamie Mizrahi.
Culture
Australian audiences got a glimpse at the Canadian superstar’s rare talent when she appeared remotely for an all-star concert celebrating the songs and career of John Farnham.
Technology
Canopy's 2026 Hot Button Report assesses the sustainability of the largest global man-made cellulosic fiber producers.
News
When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump's decision to greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington rather than receiving him at the executive residence shows how far the U.S. president is going to honor China's leader as he makes his first state visit in more than a decade.
Technology
The Inner Mongolian brand has collaborated with the University of Cambridge on a fashion collection, plus a Fitzwilliam Museum exhibition and a talk series hosted by Chen Luyu.
Technology
Musician Jordan Stephens and comedian Naomi Watanabe also appear in the campaign.
Bay Area
Chris Spatola, a former Army starting guard and current ESPN college basketball analyst, has died at the age of 47, the network announced on Tuesday.
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Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, former Duke assistant coach and Army veteran, has died at 47. His death triggered an outpouring of grief.
Technology
The Glasgow band's last album, Screen Violence , arrived in 2021
Technology
A “review of strategic alternatives” for the Canadian exhibition giant led by Goldman Sachs and TD Securities has started.
Technology
Legal filings against residential rental properties in New York City grew substantially between 2021 and 2023 and then remained constant at that elevated level, according to research from Milford Street Captive Insurance. The analysis conducted by LegalClaimsAI and the NYU …
Technology
“Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular has shared his first video on social media since news circulated Monday that the online personality had been charged with rape and drugging in Massachusetts. In the video posted to both TikTok and Instagram, Clavicular includes a compilation of screenshots of text messages with a contact named “Leksy,” a video of himself […]
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Martin was one of more than 120 artists and musicians who performed at a special concert honoring the songs of John Farnham.
Bay Area
St. Raymond School to host annual Pumpkin Festival St. Raymond School in Menlo Park will host its 2026 Pumpkin Festival from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. The festival will include carnival games, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pony and train rides, bungee […] The post Community Brief: St. Raymond’s Pumpkin Festival comes to Menlo Park appeared first on The Almanac .
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The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls is seeking applicants to fill vacant at-large member seats and a District IV seat, county officials announced Wednesday. Applicants must live or work in Contra Costa County. The commission meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except for holidays. Members also […] The post Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls seeks applicants for vacant seats appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.
Technology
A Cornell study finds that targeted heat protections could pay for themselves within four years—but the harder question is who should bear the cost.
Technology
The rapid growth and lack of governance or regulation in the use of artificial intelligence has once again made cyber threats the top concern among businesses. According to the latest Risk Index from insurer Travelers, 58% of respondents said they …
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An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber. L.A. County's district attorney was too.
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The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has determined that the 2025 death of a woman one week after her arrest by Brentwood police was caused by a stroke and not by police restraint, ending a year-long investigation into her death. “While incredibly tragic, Yolanda Ramirez died from a stroke and other health-related issues, as […] The post DA won’t charge Brentwood officers in death of Yolanda Ramirez, finds stroke was cause appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
DIRECTV continues to make moves to become a one-stop-shop for streaming, with a new offer that includes 12 months of Netflix at no extra cost (after that, it renews at its regular price unless you cancel it).^ The offer is open to new qualifying DIRECTV subscribers who get a Gemini streaming device and who are […]
Technology
The Department of Justice also argued President Trump was motivated by national security concerns in banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House.
Technology
The brand’s new packable collection strips away some of the organization that made Dagne Dover ubiquitous — just as the company enters its next phase of growth.
California
Authorities served search warrants in Claremont and Upland as part of probe.
California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a slate of bills on Monday that could finally give communities better data - and more say - on how data centers impact their electricity bills and water supply. As data centers invade a growing number of communities across the US, they've triggered protests over how the infrastructure underpinning AI […] California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a slate of bills on Monday that could finally give communities better data - and more say - on how data centers impact their electricity bills and water supply. As data centers invade a growing number of communities across the US, they've triggered protests over how the infrastructure underpinning AI might stress power grids and local water systems. That's fueled partly by concerns about how difficult it is to see just how much electricity or water they're actually gobbling up. California's new disclosure rules
Technology
David Worth, director of films including “Kickboxer” and DP on numerous films including Clint Eastwood’s “Any Which Way You Can,” died Sept. 4 in Sunland, Calif. He was 86. Worth started out as director of photography on low-budget movies before Clint Eastwood hired him as cinematographer on “Bronco Billy” and “Any Which Way You Can,” […]
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East Bay Ray, a founding member of the San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, "plans to continue performing and touring," management said.
Technology
Eight people were killed in a blaze at a denim-washing facility in southern China, the same day two factory incidents in Bangladesh left at least 10 workers dead and more than 135 others injured.
California
Rising tax breaks haven't stopped the decline of film and TV jobs in Southern California over the years. Two industry giants merging will likely add to it.
California
The Santa Monica Police Department said there is no indication of foul play at this time and that they are also investigating Gerber's apparent overdose.
Technology
President Donald Trump's efforts to make the midterm elections a referendum on his presidency appear to be backfiring as Democratic congressional candidates hold a significant lead over Republicans in the latest poll from PBS News, NPR and Marist.
Technology
In denim, the more predominant wood-based fiber is lyocell. Here is how some mills are using modal for denim fabrics to achieve different qualities.
Technology
Denim fashion was a staple on and off the runway at New York Fashion Week.
Technology
Dick Guttman, the longtime Hollywood publicity executive and screenwriter who worked with clients including Barbra Streisand, Clint Eastwood and Jay Leno, died Sept. 19 in Los Altos, Calif. He was 93. Over his many decades in publicity at Rogers & Cowan and his own firms Guttman and Pam and Guttman Associates, he represented Hollywood notables […]
Technology
His clients included Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Barbra Streisand, Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and William Shatner.
Technology
Discord will try to automatically estimate ages, require verification when it can't.
Technology
Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system, seven months after pausing its previous verification measures following backlash from users. Starting today in every country except Australia and the UK, Discord will automatically assign users to an estimated age group based on "multiple account signals," with account restrictions placed on users believed to […] Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system, seven months after pausing its previous verification measures following backlash from users. Starting today in every country except Australia and the UK, Discord will automatically assign users to an estimated age group based on "multiple account signals," with account restrictions placed on users believed to be between 13 and 17. The updates follow Discord slamming the brakes on its earlier age verification rollout in February in response to data privacy con
Technology
The Disney | DiFerdinando collection launches in October and continues through the month with a series of drops at a variety of retailers and websites.
Technology
Subscribing to a bundle is now almost exactly half the price of individual plans for each streamer.
California
Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu now cost $21.49 a month each, up $2.50, while the ad-free bundle rises to just $21.99. Here's what's changing and when.
Technology
The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix's.
Culture
As one expert tells Billboard , “You can plan the inheritance as carefully as Dolly did, but you cannot guarantee everyone’s acceptance of that plan.”
Culture
Less than a month after the country legend's death, a legal battle has begun.
Bay Area
Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire.
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Dolly Parton's estate has reportedly accused the late singer's nephew of extortion and threats against staff.
Technology
In a new court filing, Bryan Seaver is accused of launching an "escalating campaign of threats” to extract money from the Parton estate
Technology
Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has filed for a restraining order against her nephew, who until being fired a week ago was her head of security, alleging that the family member is engaged in a campaign of coercion, extortion and violent threats that has terrified employees and associates of her management company and trust to the […]
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Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire and have asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings
Technology
Emanuel also believes David Ellison’s doing right by an independent press.
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Emanuel also believes David Ellison’s doing right by an independent press.
Culture
Dsquared2 Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
In “The Woodworm” (“El Corquim”), the feature debut of Laura Obradors, a teenage girl’s search for an identity of her own runs up against the authority of her father, a successful artist in creative crisis. Developed through Madrid’s ECAM Incubator, the project examines the power exercised inside a family and the artistic prestige that can […]
Technology
As she prepares for the release of her debut monograph “Found Dreams,” the photographer talks psychology, feminine energy and why she has no time for “kissing ass.”
Technology
The French fashion house has named Alistair McCallum as chief marketing officer and Nicky Grays as human resources director.
Technology
The 19-piece collection is available Thursday on Fabletics' official website.
Technology
With a new stand-alone store in the Marais, the New York-based label is laying the groundwork for a bigger international push.
Technology
The deal brings a creator roster with more than 100 million combined followers into The Only Agency’s global talent business.
Technology
The multifaceted Zhu is expected to attend the brand's spring 2027 fashion show in Milan on Friday.
Science
Rural voters rank the cost of living and cost of healthcare as top issues they want to hear about from midterm candidates as they face a tightening pocketbook pinch.
Technology
Eight Sleep announced the next version of its "intelligent sleep system" designed to regulate the temperature of your bed in response to tracked health and sleep metrics like breathing and heart rate. The company calls its new Pod 6 system its "most significant hardware launch to date," and it's centered around a redesigned cooling hub […] Eight Sleep announced the next version of its "intelligent sleep system" designed to regulate the temperature of your bed in response to tracked health and sleep metrics like breathing and heart rate. The company calls its new Pod 6 system its "most significant hardware launch to date," and it's centered around a redesigned cooling hub that's now small enough to hide beneath most beds. The new system is cheaper than Eight Sleep's Pod 5 that launched in 2025 , but is still by no means cheap. The Pod 6 is now available through Eight Sleep's online
Technology
New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs called the event "reprehensible."
Bay Area
The state's idyllic beach towns are in a race against the clock.
Bay Area
Holmes is scheduled to be placed in the Austin Transitional Center.
Culture
Langley's hit surpassed Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" for the most weeks ever spent at No. 1 on the chart.
Bay Area
Experts are unsure why this sea turtle has chosen California to lay her nest.
Science
Europe is expected to spend €500 billion ($571 billion) on climate resilience measures through 2035, according to a fresh analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence. The figure, which comprises money spent on rebuilding after extreme weather shocks as well as defenses against …
California
Everyone's a creep in Lance Oppenheim's nightmarish take on NBC's pedophile-hunting 'To Catch a Predator.' The film's a mess but you can't look away.
Technology
The five-piece footwear collection is now available.
Technology
The US Justice Department has encouraged prosecutors to dismiss more lawsuits against companies brought by whistleblowers, and the former top deputy for the agency’s civil division expects the trend to continue. The approach would follow recent revisions to the Justice …
Bay Area
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.
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A recent confrontation caught on video between two former Santa Clara councilmembers, with one running for mayor, led to the cops being called. But instead of anyone ending up in handcuffs, officers informed them of their First Amendment rights. At the city’s annual Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, Anthony Becker approached Kathy Watanabe at... The post Ex-Santa Clara officials’ confrontation leads to free speech lesson appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing hackers’ claims that they broke into the bureau’s systems and stole thousands of current and former employees’ data, the bureau said in a statement Sept. 23. A group known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility …
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The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website
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The FBI said Wednesday it was investigating a criminal hacking group's claims that it had stolen "very sensitive data" belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau's jobs website.
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The FBI is assessing what information may have been compromised, sources said.
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It's unclear what will happen if FBI misses ShinyHunters' deadline.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Worker pay at the country’s largest four-year public university is uneven, with some employees earning well below and others above national averages. The findings from a new compensation report shows two truths: Overall, unionized staff and faculty compensation at the California State University […] The post Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Worker pay at the country’s largest four-year public university is uneven, with some employees earning well below and others above national averages. The findings from a new compensation report shows two truths: Overall, unionized staff and faculty compensation at the California State University […] The post Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid? appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Overall, unionized staff and faculty compensation at the California State University is on par with national averages for similar public universities, but about a third of workers’ total salary and benefits are below national averages.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Worker pay at the country’s largest four-year public university is uneven, with some employees earning well below and others above national averages. The findings from a new compensation report shows two truths: Overall, unionized staff and faculty compensation at the California State University […] The post Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid? appeared first on The Almanac .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Worker pay at the country’s largest four-year public university is uneven, with some employees earning well below and others above national averages. The findings from a new compensation report shows two truths: Overall, unionized staff and faculty compensation at the California State University […] The post Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid? appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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A baby girl was delivered on the side of the road in Golden Gate Park after her parents became stuck in heavy traffic while trying to reach a hospital, creating what family members and first responders described as a remarkable team effort.
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There is "an increased likelihood" of inflation staying "notably" above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said.
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Halle Berry, Regina King, Celine Song, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Patty Jenkins, Emmy Rossum and H.E.R. stepped out at the event, put on by Chanel and Tribeca Enterprises.
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In collaboration with Voluspa, the new line of Fender candles features three distinct scents sold separately or as a three-piece set.
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Fendi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Maria Grazia Chiuri was in a mood for lingerie, flirty slipdresses and lace rompers, adding a sensual pulse to the Roman-based brand.
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The number of undergraduate computer science bachelor degrees conferred by Stanford University in 2026 decreased by 70 people – almost 14 percent – compared to the year before. The post Fewer computer science students graduate from Stanford. What comes next? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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The number of undergraduate computer science bachelor degrees conferred by Stanford University in 2026 decreased by 70 people – almost 14 percent – compared to the year before. The post Fewer computer science students graduate from Stanford. What comes next? appeared first on The Almanac .
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The number of undergraduate computer science bachelor degrees conferred by Stanford University in 2026 decreased by 70 people – almost 14 percent – compared to the year before. The post Fewer computer science students graduate from Stanford. What comes next? appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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The number of undergraduate computer science bachelor degrees conferred by Stanford University in 2026 decreased by 70 people – almost 14 percent – compared to the year before. The post Fewer computer science students graduate from Stanford. What comes next? appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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The S&P 500’s latest trip back to near-record territory has been powered by a surprisingly small number of stocks.
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Reporter Eliana Moreno's fiancé shared an emotional tribute one week after the deadly NBC4 helicopter crash in Chatsworth.
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Reporter Eliana Moreno's fiancé shared a message of gratitude and remembrance, thanking people for their support while mourning her loss.
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Scientists engineered roses that made both a blue pigment and a colorless helper molecule that brought out its shade.
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Home to some of the Nordics’ hottest genre talents making waves at top international festivals – Hanna Bergholm and Ilja Rautsi whose respective “Nightborn” and “Red Snow” were snagged by Shudder – Helsinki will no doubt vibrate this week to the beat of some of the most jaw-dropping and entertaining genre projects taking part in […]
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The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District will get $2 million in state funding that was recently earmarked to fund fire reduction efforts in and around Mount Diablo State Park. Fire Protection District Chief Jonas Aguiar called the San Ramon Valley one of the most fire-prone areas in the region, with extensive open space, steep […] The post Fire reduction projects at Mount Diablo State Park get $2M from state appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed Sunday afternoon while conducting water drops on a wildfire at Yosemite National Park, officials say. The pilots were the only people on board and were employed by the contract aircraft company …
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The steps were poorly preserved, but still hint at an ambling pace of 1.6 meters per second, roughly equivalent to a quick walking speed for a human.
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Seven people have been diagnosed in Wilshire Center, which overlaps with Koreatown.
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A southwest Florida farm manager could soon face years in prison and more than $3 million in restitution after he pleaded guilty to crop insurance fraud at one of Florida’s highest-profile farm operations. Mark Frisbie, 60, of Punta Gorda, pleaded …
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Florida’s insurance commissioner announced his office has approved four rate decreases on homeowner policies, averaging 7% and affecting 62,000 policies at renewal. And more rate cuts are on the way—further evidence that taking excessive litigation out of the equation has …
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Tomasz Kosowski was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Steven Cozzi, who disappeared in March 2023.
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Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the country is facing "increasing partisan gridlock and division" and that it's "time Kansas does something different." He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss that decision and what it says about his view of the Republican Party today.
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Michael Angel Alvarez was working for the city of L.A. on contract when he was accused of being a gang leader. He says he was preventing violence, not breaking the law.
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Mike Molieri, Menlo-Atherton High School’s former varsity basketball coach, has received a termination notice following a two-year investigation into his conduct. He said he plans to continue to fight for his teaching position in court. The post Former M-A basketball coach receives termination notice appeared first on The Almanac .
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The production company is dedicated to mounting "unseen stories" and seeks to fulfill that mission with the launch of Luna Lab, an inaugural screenwriting laboratory for fledgling creatives.
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"Beijing's intended strategy is to dominate the high ground of the twenty-first century."
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Key Takeaways Founder mode means staying hands-on with what matters, not doing every task yourself. Insurance’s slow, committee-driven culture is exactly where a decisive owner has an edge. Left unchecked, founder mode turns into a single point of failure, and …
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Merely seven months before a fateful presidential election which has the far right leading polls, the French TV and film industry is in shambles. Despite recent efforts led by French President Emmanuel Macron to showcase and export France’s unique cultural model overseas — notably during the Lumiere Summit co-organized by the South Korean president — […]
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In 1978, Prada debuted its nylon luggage on stage in Broadway's “On the Twentieth Century,” 18 years before opening its first New York store.
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The Bay Area rapper is entering a new phase in his career and has decided to keep his business on the West Coast.
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Netflix has postponed the release of a documentary about former pop star and convicted sexual abuser Gary Glitter just three weeks before its release, citing “new legal information.” “Hunting Gary Glitter,” a three-part docuseries directed by Sebastian Smith, was due to drop on the streaming platform on Oct. 14 but a rep for the streamer […]
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The last film Lucas helmed was 2005's 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.'
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A blood test to hunt signs of multiple cancers in healthy people is facing its first major U.S. regulatory hurdle
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Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform a program of works that mark their 20th anniversary in a Sept. 26 concert at Coast Live Music in Portola Valley. The post Grammy-winning group beats the drum for new music appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform a program of works that mark their 20th anniversary in a Sept. 26 concert at Coast Live Music in Portola Valley. The post Grammy-winning group beats the drum for new music appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform a program of works that mark their 20th anniversary in a Sept. 26 concert at Coast Live Music in Portola Valley. The post Grammy-winning group beats the drum for new music appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform a program of works that mark their 20th anniversary in a Sept. 26 concert at Coast Live Music in Portola Valley. The post Grammy-winning group beats the drum for new music appeared first on The Almanac .
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Greta Van Fleet sit down with Billboard News to talk their first new music in three years — “Saw You Stand” — and what it felt like to step away, reset and come back “full steam.” The band also addresses the fan theory about a double album, breaks down the vision for “Palace for the […]
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton views California’s low third grade reading and math scores as a crisis.
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Palo Alto Link, a valuable low-cost ride-sharing program run by the city since May 2023, has arrived at a stop sign. It will end in October. That’s unfortunate. The post Guest Opinion: What is the priority in Palo Alto, cost effectiveness or caring for others? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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Strategists at the bank recommend leaning into technology stocks, especially in the U.S. and Asia, and European banks.
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Say goodbye to summer’s fruity nails and hello to earthy fall colors—Hailey Bieber has already nailed her seasonal switch-up.
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The star—who has, among other things, released 21 studio albums, won 20 Grammys, and been portrayed by Jeremy Allen White—just turned 77.
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The free SF music festival keeps getting better.
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A newly redesigned second-floor space focuses on weekend dressing, outerwear and lifestyle brands including Herno, Purdey and Barbour.
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The Harry's House lead single spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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“I am not a perfect person. But I am a person who has made mistakes,” Weinstein said in court.
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Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. After an overturned conviction and two subsequent mistrials, the sentencing marks a major endpoint in the New York chapter of the nine-year courtroom saga that ignited the global #MeToo movement. Barring another successful appeal, Weinstein […]
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Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in New York in 2006.
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Weinstein's sentencing Wednesday for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than six years after he was first convicted and sentenced in 2020.
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"His passion for fostering the community was inspiring and sticks with me," the Paramore star wrote.
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The musician and Gilbert were in a relationship from 2007 to 2017
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Hayley Williams has spoken out about the death of her former husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sunday. In a social media tribute post, the Paramore singer admitted she put a pause on commenting for a few days because she “had not known what to say or if it’s appropriate,” given their […]
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The heads of major AI firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world.
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A longtime lover of the naked dress trend, supermodel Heidi Klum tapped a Greek designer for her intricately-embroidered, lingerie-style dress at Vogue World.
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A fisherman who was swept by waves in Sonoma County was rescued by helicopter after suffering major injuries, the Sheriff’s Office said. Around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew responded to a report of a fisherman being swept by waves off rocks at Fort Ross State Historic Park. The deputies went […] The post Helicopter crew rescues injured fisherman swept from rocks at Fort Ross state park appeared first on Local News Matters .
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One unexpected trend to come out of Vogue World: Milano 2026 that everyone is pleasantly surprised to see is all the bridal inspiration that graced the halls of Milan’s Galleria.
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Economists at Nomura say the new way Kevin Warsh is tracking inflation doesn’t have better predictive power than core readings.
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It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
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Government debt costs leaped higher Wednesday, the product of multiple factors.
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From Zoe Kazan’s “East of Eden” adaptation to more of “Nobody Wants This.”
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Direct powered by DistroKid is one of the best ways for indie artists to find and connect with fans.
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Jeff Probst returns with 21 new castaways for a two-hour premiere kicking off the show’s unpredictable new “Open Era.”
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USA Network features a number of live sports, including WNBA, Premier League, PGA Tour and much more.
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"We're just trying to get the story right," Chu says.
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Higher interest rates will significantly affect consumer borrowing costs and savings returns, but the impact will not be felt equally across all households.
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At least four vintage 7UP signs remain in the Valley.
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The iconic 2003 collaboration becomes the singer's third music video to cross the massive YouTube milestone.
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The Italian brand is marking the anniversary with four short movies and an exclusive sneaker launch, explained president Andrea Della Valle.
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The couple are longtime collectors of Alexander Calder, having donated 48 works by the artist to the Seattle Art Museum in 2023.
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This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Langley etching her name into the Billboard history books with her crossover hit's 23rd week atop the Billboard Hot 100.
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President Donald Trump's unfounded insistence that mail-in ballots lead to fraud appears to be persuading only his loyal coalition and almost no one else, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds ahead of midterm elections.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tanner “The Planner” Blackman does not swing hammers or lay foundations. He does not raise funds or finesse land deals. He does not draft blueprints, write contracts, test soil conditions or calculate the varied seismic loads that a new building can sustain. Blackman’s […] The post How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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Tanner Blackman’s job is to push housing projects through Los Angeles’ famously Byzantine permitting process. With a torrent of state laws aimed at streamlining and speeding up approvals to combat the housing shortage, will the humble permit expediter profession survive?
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tanner “The Planner” Blackman does not swing hammers or lay foundations. He does not raise funds or finesse land deals. He does not draft blueprints, write contracts, test soil conditions or calculate the varied seismic loads that a new building can sustain. Blackman’s […] The post How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tanner “The Planner” Blackman does not swing hammers or lay foundations. He does not raise funds or finesse land deals. He does not draft blueprints, write contracts, test soil conditions or calculate the varied seismic loads that a new building can sustain. Blackman’s […] The post How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee appeared first on The Almanac .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tanner “The Planner” Blackman does not swing hammers or lay foundations. He does not raise funds or finesse land deals. He does not draft blueprints, write contracts, test soil conditions or calculate the varied seismic loads that a new building can sustain. Blackman’s […] The post How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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A surviving spouse is sometimes left with less income and a higher tax bill. These tax-saving strategies can soften the impact.
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The humpback whale captured on video breaching in the Sacramento River last week is headed west intoward San Francisco Bay.
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The whale, which scientists have officially named "Rio," was first spotted days ago hanging out near the Rio Vista Bridge.
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Two decades after voters demanded treatment on demand, drug users in San Francisco are still struggling to get into detox.
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Hurricane Polo has become one of the world’s strongest storms this year as it threatens to lash Mexico’s Pacific Coast with heavy rain and winds. Polo’s top winds reached 180 miles (290 kilometers) per hour, making it a Category 5 …
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Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades off the coast of Mexico, with a rapid intensification attributed to the warmer waters and wind patterns of El Niño. Another Pacific system, Odalys, also strengthened to a hurricane without threatening land.
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Hawaii will be threatened by yet another hurricane over the weekend, after a tropical depression reformed to the south of the island chain. The depression, with winds of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour, is expected to strengthen into a …
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A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement when she arrived at the airport in Louisville to fly to New York for a tournament
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A new impact fund backing creators from the Global South launched at the recently concluded first edition of the Toronto Film Festival market, with a model built around getting films in front of audiences as well as getting them made. The Culture Fund was established by Product of Culture, a media, marketing and distribution company […]
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On Tuesday evening in Manhattan, an Erdem-clad Miller joined Dominic West and the rest of the cast for a screening of War at the Perelman Performing Arts Center.
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The actor and model channeled minimalist cool—and was right on trend with a skirt—at Vogue World 2026: Milan.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.
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World leaders descended on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where the agenda covers topics from wars to the risks posed by AI.
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Fallout from these decisions pushed prices higher and pressured worker pay
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Fashion’s favorite makeup artist builds a dream within a dream at Vogue World 2026: Milano.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher. The state Insurance Department says that means outgoing Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s new regulations, intended to boost insurance availability, are working. Each time […] The post Insurers say they’re starting to write new California homeowner policies, but how many? appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher. The state Insurance Department says that means outgoing Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s new regulations, intended to boost insurance availability, are working. Each time […] The post Insurers say they’re starting to write new California homeowner policies, but how many? appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher. The state Insurance Department says that means outgoing Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s new regulations, intended to boost insurance availability, are working. Each time […] The post Insurers say they’re starting to write new California homeowner policies, but how many? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher. The state Insurance Department says that means outgoing Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s new regulations, intended to boost insurance availability, are working. Each time a company declares its plans to sell policies again, the department touts […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher. The state Insurance Department says that means outgoing Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s new regulations, intended to boost insurance availability, are working. Each time […] The post Insurers say they’re starting to write new California homeowner policies, but how many? appeared first on The Almanac .
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Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher.
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The United Kingdom led all territories in nominations at this year’s International Emmys, landing 14 nods total — including Disney+’s “A Thousand Blows” in drama and Netflix’s “Man vs. Baby” in comedy. Brazil followed, with nine nominations, then Spain with five. Meanwhile, not making the cut was Bell Media/Crave’s “Heated Rivalry,” although a Bell Media […]
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To some, she’s an out-of-touch elitist, to others, a champion for democracy.
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Firefighters were unable to determine a definite cause for the fire that destroyed a cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights that burned for days.
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Shares of quantum computing company IonQ rose following its successful test of the industry's first real-time end-to-end error decoder.
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A judge in Iowa has dismissed President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and its former pollster
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Iran's president is set to address the UN as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to arrive in New York for a closely watched General Assembly speech.
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Tehran's proposal could pave the way for restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving fragile hopes for a diplomatic off-ramp.
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Pezeshkian began his address to the UN General Assembly in New York City by holding up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.
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Contrary to widespread belief, the stock market hasn’t performed better during periods of inter-party gridlock in Washington
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The Pynk Beard-helmed project's proceeds will benefit the Black Music Action Coalition.
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Shares for JD Sports Fashion slipped over 5 percent on Wednesday.
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The Knicks star brings his Key to the City to open the door to Studio 8H in new promo for the season premiere.
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Jamie Foxx shows off his dance moves and jokes about aging in the trailer for “Take Care of Yourself,” his new comedy special debuting on Hulu on Oct. 7. The stand-up hour finds the veteran comic in “his most honest, evolved, and unforgettable chapter yet,” according to the streamer. “I live in an all-white neighborhood, […]
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"This is danger!" Jamie Foxx fires on all cylinders in his new comedy special, "Take Care of Yourself." The Hularious special streams October 7 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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There is a Jason Landry update today. The remains of the missing Texas State University student were found nearly 6 years after his disappearance, the AG says.
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Jean Smart has joined the cast of Searchlight Pictures’ “The Families Stone,” the sequel to the 2005 Christmas comedy “The Family Stone.” Smart joins previously announced cast members Rachel McAdams (Amy Stone), Sarah Jessica Parker (Meredith Morton), Claire Danes (Julie Morton), Dermot Mulroney (Everett Stone), Craig T. Nelson (Kelly Stone), Luke Wilson (Ben Stone), Tyrone […]
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The ‘Hacks’ star has been cast alongside Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker and other returning stars for the Searchlight sequel to the 2005 holiday classic.
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Jeff Garlin revealed in a recent interview on The Daily Beast’s “Obsessed” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder during the making of ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” which he notably exited from after an HR investigation into multiple claims of inappropriate conduct against him. The 1980s-set family sitcom, which ran for 10 seasons […]
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Be it in a ballgown or a pair of jeans, Jennifer Lopez reminds us that maximalism takes many forms—and she’s mastered all of them.
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Lopez wore the necklace on Tuesday during Milan Fashion Week.
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Everything changed when he saw Julianne Moore rehearsing for a scene in his directorial debut 'When You Finish Saving the World': "I remember looking at [the monitor], and I go, 'Oh, wait a second, that's really hard.'"
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All of Billboard ’s weekly charts update today.
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Jil Sander Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Groban spoke to Reader's Digest as the first celebrity to appear on their cover in more than a decade.
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Colombia’s Juan Sebastián Mesa and Tatiana Huezo, two leading lights on the Latin American film scene, won San Sebastián’s Industry Awards in the festival’s WIP Latam. Top plaudits at the San Sebastián Co-Production Forum served by contrast to highlight first or second time directors, though two are already fast emerging auteurs. The caliber of production […]
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Judge Kelly said he would consider what he heard from attorneys.
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The DOJ on Tuesday night cited national security concerns in justifying President Trump's ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.
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Clancy's five-week trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4 when jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Paramount’s deal with the 12 state attorneys general to settle their antitrust lawsuit over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger is not official just yet: The judge in the case has some “outstanding questions” about the settlement, which requires her approval before it takes effect. In an order issued Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted […]
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A federal judge weighing whether to block President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from White House grounds expressed some skepticism Wednesday in response to the government's defense of the move.
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The Justice Department issued the following statements regarding the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan’s decision in People of the State of Michigan vs. BP, P.L.C., et al., which was an antitrust lawsuit brought by the state against energy companies. The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) had previously filed a statement of interest to inform the court of legal doctrines that limited the state’s claims.
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The singer is not touring in support of his two Swag albums, so surprise daytime drum jams may be Beliebers' best bet to see him live for now.
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The performance will mark the country singer’s first onstage appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in five years
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Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, announced a Johnson County man has been sentenced to 24 months of probation for insurance fraud. Dwayne Wright, aged 52, pleaded guilty on July 9, 2026, in Johnson County District Court to two felony counts …
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Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Michael Porter Jr. are among players Golden State could pursue in the future.
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Kerry Washington is turning her “Street You Grew Up On” interview show, which she has run in four discrete seasons over the last several years, into an ongoing weekly podcast. The actress, producer and director, best known for her role on ABC’s “Scandal,” first launched the show as a digital series in 2021 during the […]
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The media personality and businesswoman recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss her latest projects, from her beauty brand to her upcoming TV and podcast ventures.
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L.A. City Council approved $466.6 million in affordable housing funding on Tuesday. It'll go toward developers, nonprofits and land trusts developing housing projects.
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Proponents say they don't want local police to be part of nationwide violence.
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The LAFD said the fire was caused by an “electrical event” that occurred on the roof of the building, but could not determine what caused it.
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Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares was attributed by Detroit Institute of Arts director Salvador Salort-Pons earlier this year.
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Laci Kaye Booth tells Billboard about the making of her new album.
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A new survey finds Latino voters in California and Texas expressing broad concerns about President Donald Trump's administration's handling of the economy, housing and artificial intelligence, with a majority worried they might encounter immigration enforcement at their polling places. The post Latinos in California, Texas align ahead of November election appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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A new survey finds Latino voters in California and Texas expressing broad concerns about President Donald Trump’s administration’s handling of the economy, housing and artificial intelligence, with a majority worried they might encounter immigration enforcement at their polling places. The poll was conducted by the San Francisco-based Latino Community Foundation, the nation’s largest Latino-serving philanthropic […] The post Latinos in California, Texas align on concerns ahead of November election appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Taschen's large-format art book also houses never-before-seen photographs, rare memorabilia and vintage ephemera from sport's most glamorous franchise.
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Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Angola, Ethiopia, Republic of South Sudan, Djibouti, Germany, United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Central African Republic, Tanzania, including Zanzibar, Laos, Namibia, Mali, Malawi, Zambia, Togo, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza
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The defense's motion is "worthy of nothing but universal condemnation," an attorney for the holdout juror said.
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Music superstar Lionel Richie is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure, his representative confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.
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The original Blue Yeti has been one of the most recognizable go-to USB microphones for content creators since it launched in 2009, and now it finally has a successor. Launching today under Logitech G, the Blue Yeti 2 adds some modern upgrades, including an interactive LED display, AI de-noising, and a proximity based voice sensor […] The LED control display includes a Yeti mascot, because of course it does. | Image: Logitech G The original Blue Yeti has been one of the most recognizable go-to USB microphones for content creators since it launched in 2009, and now it finally has a successor. Launching today under Logitech G, the Blue Yeti 2 adds some modern upgrades, including an interactive LED display, AI de-noising, and a proximity based voice sensor - which resolves a notable flaw with its predecessor's design while still paying homage to it. It's available in black or white col
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The G Pro Superstrike mouse is one of Logitech's most interesting products. Unlike other gaming mice, it has haptic actuators beneath its two main buttons instead of mechanical switches, which decreases latency and allows for a custom click feel (the click can be super subtle, more jolty, or turned off entirely). The tech debuted in […] The X3 also comes in black. “Lunar eclipse” remains an option for the $179.99 X2. | Image: Logitech The G Pro Superstrike mouse is one of Logitech's most interesting products. Unlike other gaming mice, it has haptic actuators beneath its two main buttons instead of mechanical switches, which decreases latency and allows for a custom click feel (the click can be super subtle, more jolty, or turned off entirely). The tech debuted in the G Pro X2 Superstrike in February, and there's already a sequel. Well, it's more like a 1.5 rather than a true succes
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A new book by Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Memory & Healthy Aging Program, contains profound insights into aging, memory loss and resilience.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are putting nearly eight decades of basketball history on the coffee table. The franchise has teamed with luxury art-book publisher Taschen for “Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold,” a 528-page authorized history spanning the team’s beginnings in Minneapolis through the Showtime era, its turn-of-the-millennium three-peat and its most […]
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Laguna was in her 50s and had been working as a language and literature teacher when she decided to attend art school.
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The expanded Lucky Me Tour will have Dashboard Confessional and Tegan and Sara opening select U.S. dates
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The pop star will bring Rebecca Black, Dashboard Confessional & Tegan and Sara along for the ride in select cities.
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MIP London will not be returning in 2027, with organizers RX France instead launching a new event alongside the London Book Fair. Titled MIP Talks, the two-day conference will take place March 16-17, 2027 — concurrent to the book fair — with the aim of “bringing together leading voices from across the increasingly connected worlds […]
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The new MIP Talks will take place in March, built around the editorial theme 'From IP to Fandom — and Fandom to Global Business.'
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MM6 Maison Margiela Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Macy's official 2026 advent calendars are inspired by the iconic department store and beloved Christmas destination.
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"I have always, like, dreamed of [this]," the pop star tells Billboard .
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The Marvel Studios president previously said he feels "like a gigantic loser and failure" that the project never came to fruition, and the two-time Oscar winner agrees.
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Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison.
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Keith Tompkins, the Foster City man who was recently cleared of criminal charges after being accused of unlawfully causing a condominium fire that displaced about 150 residents and injured firefighters, recently spoke with ABC7 Eyewitness News about the case.
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MANTECA MAYOR GURMINDER “GARY” SINGH said he plans to address misdemeanor election-related charges filed against him, breaking his public silence after San Joaquin County prosecutors announced the case Friday. “I am prepared to address these charges through the appropriate legal process, and I look forward to the facts being fully heard,” Singh wrote in a […] The post Manteca Mayor Gary Singh responds to election charges, vows to stay focused on job appeared first on Local News Matters .
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It appears Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson will reunite once again on “Law & Order: SVU” — at least for an episode. Mariska Hargitay shared two photos of herself and Christopher Meloni on the set of the long-running crime procedural to her Instagram on Tuesday, suggesting that the actor had returned to film the show’s […]
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An original star of the series, Meloni appeared on the 'Law & Order' spinoff from 1999-2011, and has since popped up in numerous cameo appearances.
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35 years after its original debut, Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen revive Disney's Darkwing Duck character in newly greenlit series for Disney+.
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S&P Global said its overall inflation measure hit its highest level since October 2022.
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Munich Re Specialty announced it will offer commercial solutions in the Italian primary specialty insurance market, with its Italian headquarters in Milan. Munich Re Specialty intends to provide solutions to a range of clients from small-to-medium-sized enterprises, mid-market and upper …
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The rival retailers are coming together and working with Oxfam and Circle-8 on an initiative called The Circuit, which aims to streamline and process waste, and transform it into new raw materials.
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Marlon James' new novel, "The Disappearers," was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. It tells the story of a group of gay men trying to make their way, and stay alive, in the homophobic culture of Jamaica in the 1980s and 90s. It's raw, violent and sexually explicit, while also leavened with wit and humor. Jeffrey Brown spoke with James for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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“You have all the hallmarks of a world-class politician,” campaign manager Gwen (Lisa Gilroy) tells her client Matthew McConaughey (Matthew McConaughey). “However, your Achilles’ heel is that you’ve been a celebrity for so long that your brain has turned into a big old sloppy pile of goo.” The literal premise of the Apple TV comedy […]
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The painting is being handed over to Marei von Saher, the widow wife of Goudstikker’s only son Eduard.
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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that he expects that high inflation and flat traffic will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry.
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The plans are part of the fast-food giant's new growth strategy, called McDonald's NEXT.
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McDonald's is putting ads on its drive-thru menu as part of a "limited" pilot at company-owned restaurants, according to a report from Bloomberg. Drive-thru locations included in the test will show ads from other brands on digital menu boards after a customer places their order, which they'll see while they wait for their meal. In […] McDonald's is putting ads on its drive-thru menu as part of a "limited" pilot at company-owned restaurants, according to a report from Bloomberg . Drive-thru locations included in the test will show ads from other brands on digital menu boards after a customer places their order, which they'll see while they wait for their meal. In a statement to Bloomberg , a McDonald's spokesperson says the test allows the company to explore "ways to share post-purchase content that customers may find helpful, relevant, or interesting." McDonald's didn't immediately
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Georgia U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, a former political advisor to President Trump, presides over a production-heavy district including Trilith Studios and is a movie props collector.
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Melania Trump has rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to promote a new women's initiative called Imperia
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It's time once again for Meta's annual September product launch event, and The Verge is on the ground in Menlo Park to cover the show live. Meta says that today's keynote by Mark Zuckerberg will be about how "Meta is building a future for everyone" - something he wrote at length about in a recent […] It's time once again for Meta's annual September product launch event, and The Verge is on the ground in Menlo Park to cover the show live. Meta says that today's keynote by Mark Zuckerberg will be about how "Meta is building a future for everyone" - something he wrote at length about in a recent essay about AI, smart glasses, and more. That means we can expect more news from Zuckerberg and his team on those topics; perhaps we'll hear more about Meta's recently launched Muse AI agent and new glasses hardware. Whatever Zuckerberg and Meta have to say about smart glasses will be particul
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Walking around Meta Connect 2026, everyone's sporting smart glasses in all sorts of shapes, colors, and sizes. It's a marked difference here, a tech bubble where "pervert glasses" are not a concern. Outside Connect, the public backlash against wearable surveillance tech - a catchall term that encompasses not just smart glasses, but also smartwatches and […] The Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses have no cameras. | Photo by Brett Putman / The Verge Walking around Meta Connect 2026, everyone's sporting smart glasses in all sorts of shapes, colors, and sizes. It's a marked difference here, a tech bubble where "pervert glasses" are not a concern. Outside Connect, the public backlash against wearable surveillance tech - a catchall term that encompasses not just smart glasses, but also smartwatches and AI pendants - is gaining steam. So it's incredibly curious timing that this year, the company
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Meta is quickly iterating on its new Muse AI agent, announcing a bunch of updates today that make the bot more capable and able to chat with you in more ways. Muse agents are getting their own email addresses that they can use for accomplishing tasks. You'll also be able to communicate with your Muse […] Meta is quickly iterating on its new Muse AI agent, announcing a bunch of updates today that make the bot more capable and able to chat with you in more ways. Muse agents are getting their own email addresses that they can use for accomplishing tasks. You'll also be able to communicate with your Muse agent over the new email addresses, too. In addition, the recently launched Muse Mac app will be getting the ability to use your computer. Meta is also going to give you another way to chat with its popular AI agent: video calls. Since its recent launch, the primary way to talk with Mu
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Meta's latest consumer AI product is sending such big shockwaves through the market that it's even inflaming a long-time rivalry in the brokerage business.
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Meta's new Muse AI personal agent is garnering excitement and shows signs of becoming a hit, but Amazon has blocked the app from its site.
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The e-commerce giant says Meta's newly released AI agent violated its terms amid competition over who will dominate the agentic shopping experience.
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Modern life comes with an unending, auto-populating to-do list. It never ceases to amaze me how I can be doing nothing at all, minding my own business, and suddenly something needs to be taken care of. You're telling me a tree branch fell in the backyard and now I have to figure out what to […] An adorable little bear that wants to help you buy things. Modern life comes with an unending, auto-populating to-do list. It never ceases to amaze me how I can be doing nothing at all , minding my own business, and suddenly something needs to be taken care of. You're telling me a tree branch fell in the backyard and now I have to figure out what to do with it? The tree just assigned me homework? Oh, our trash collection company canceled our account out of nowhere and now I have to send email about it? Repeatedly? Totally unfair. These are the things that we've been told for years that AI wi
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Meta is launching new VR hardware: a pair of glasses. The new Meta VR Glasses sit on your ears like a typical pair of glasses instead of being strapped over your head, but they still have immersive displays for watching movies, playing games, and getting work done. Imagine a pair of hefty black sunglasses with […] The Meta VR Glasses. | Photo by Brett Putman / The Verge Meta is launching new VR hardware: a pair of glasses. The new Meta VR Glasses sit on your ears like a typical pair of glasses instead of being strapped over your head, but they still have immersive displays for watching movies, playing games, and getting work done. Imagine a pair of hefty black sunglasses with blacked-out lenses on the outside, but the components of a typical VR headset distributed between the device on your head and a computing puck in your pocket. The idea is to give you a way to experience VR in
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A Mexican Navy tall ship is set to sail into San Francisco Bay on Wednesday morning for a four-day goodwill visit. The ARM Cuauhtemoc BE-01 is expected to pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge around 8:45 a.m. before berthing at Piers 15-17 on The Embarcadero. Visitors can tour the ship during the following hours: Wednesday, […] The post Mexican Navy tall ship set to sail under Golden Gate Bridge appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Investors have become more focused on the durability of memory-chip demand, but there are reasons to be optimistic on that front, a UBS analyst said.
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Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch devices with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Plus chips. The smaller Surface devices retain the same design and hardware features from last year, with faster and more capable chips inside and higher price tags (thanks RAMageddon!). While the 12-inch Surface Pro started at $799.99 last […] The Surface Pro 12-inch Second Edition comes in black, silver, or violet. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch devices with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Plus chips. The smaller Surface devices retain the same design and hardware features from last year, with faster and more capable chips inside and higher price tags (thanks RAMageddon !). While the 12-inch Surface Pro started at $799.99 last year , it's debuting on October 13th at a starting price of $1,149.99. Lik
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Microsoft is launching a second generation of its Surface Mouse next month that includes haptic feedback support. The Surface Mouse also has a customizable action button for the first time, which is primarily designed for quick access to Copilot (of course), but can be configured to work with other shortcuts from the Surface app. "Its […] Microsoft is launching a second generation of its Surface Mouse next month that includes haptic feedback support. The Surface Mouse also has a customizable action button for the first time, which is primarily designed for quick access to Copilot ( of course ), but can be configured to work with other shortcuts from the Surface app. "Its haptic feedback adds a small, purposeful physical response to the moment you usually only see on a screen: a click registering, a window snapping into place or an object aligning just right," says Brett Ostrum , co
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Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirms Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands
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Winifred Sylvah picked a handful of plump cucumbers on a cold, wet September morning as raindrops trickled off rows of solar panels in the background. They’ve been a productive plant for Sylvah on a new plot of land at a …
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Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect
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Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect.
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Moldova is an Eastern European nation of almost three million people nestled between NATO member Romania and Ukraine. It has become a stage for Russian interference and drone incursions. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan spoke with Nick Schifrin about Russia's attempts to sway the former Soviet Republic back into its orbit, and the government's current efforts to move closer to the West.
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Brittany Snow, Daphne Guinness, Dave Grohl, Alexandra Shipp, Ava Michelle, and Ava Phillippe were among those who joined Mother's Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding to celebrate their first-ever flagship; almost two years after the initial planned space was devastated by the Los Angeles fires.
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Multi-Cinema (AMC), a nationwide movie theatre chain, will pay $56,000 to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. In addition to paying $56,000 under the two-year consent decree resolving …
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September is Transit Month in the Bay Area, but for the Muni Run Club, celebrating San Francisco’s public transportation system is a weekly ritual.  Established in April 2025, the running group’s members explore the city by foot and transit, taking a different transit-themed route starting at 9 a.m. every Sunday morning.   “I’m appreciative of our runners and also […] The post Muni Run Club makes San Francisco transit part of the journey appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Just a couple of weeks after launching Muse, Meta announced that it's "working on" bringing the agent to its smart glasses, including the new glasses it unveiled at Meta Connect. Users will be able to activate Muse from their glasses by saying its name and ask it to handle tasks like guiding a workout, logging […] Just a couple of weeks after launching Muse , Meta announced that it's "working on" bringing the agent to its smart glasses, including the new glasses it unveiled at Meta Connect. Users will be able to activate Muse from their glasses by saying its name and ask it to handle tasks like guiding a workout, logging meals, or helping them shop for products they're looking at. Muse is just one of several major updates coming to Meta's glasses. They're also getting some new accessibility features, like a Hearing Enhancement feature Meta says is "FDA-cleared software for adults w
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Elon Musk has had a friendly relationship with China, which has proved advantageous for Tesla.
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“She currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors.”
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A North Carolina insurance agent was charged this week with exploiting an elderly person by stealing identify information and taking out a life insurance policy without the woman’s knowledge. Tony Lee Gunter, 29, of Spruce Pine, also earned $257 in …
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The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy control toolkit continues to be very effective, Roberto Perli, a New York Fed official responsible for implementing short-term interest rate policy for the central bank, said on Tuesday. “We have maintained very strong interest rate …
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His comments came after 12 states, including New York, and the WGA agreed to settle their antitrust lawsuits against Paramount Skydance over its bid for Warner Bros.
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The British singer-songwriter passed away peacefully after a brief illness.
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Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary, 'You Can See Everything,' gets a full trailer ahead of its Oct. 16 theatrical release.
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The truth is (probably) out there.
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As mortgage rates rise, borrowers are seeking savings in riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages that offer lower rates.
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The filmmaker revisits the film for its 4K release, including how novelist and screenwriter Anne Rice disavowed Cruise's casting: “It was a pain in the ass for me as a director."
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The Thai teen rocked out with a reimaged cover of The White Stripes’ classic 2000s number “Seven Nation Army."
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In reviewing “Wonka’s Golden Ticket,” a competition series from Netflix loosely (and I mean loosely) based on Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” it’s tempting to simply copy and paste my write-up of “Squid Game: The Challenge” from nearly three years ago. After all, the shows share similarly misguided concepts. In trying to kickstart […]
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"It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, who this year became the first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, toured the historic Greenwich Village landmark and reflected on its significance.
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Group cancel their appearance at Aftershock Festival, with their next live performance taking place at Walt Disney World Resort in tribute to their late bandmate
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Rep. Haley Stevens introduced a bill that would let some workers in physically demanding jobs claim full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60.
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Opening day at the United Nations’ annual gathering of world leaders saw beefed-up security measures and a suspicious package that added to the chaotic scene around U.N. headquarters in New York
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The Florida Retirement System Trust Fund demands documents related to how the publication handles coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
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The new law, in part, requires social workers to make sure a child gets emergency medical care when needed.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday to help local governments better crack down on illegal dumping, legislation championed by Oakland’s political leadership. Newsom signed Senate Bill 1218 by state Sen. Jesse Arreguin, D-Oakland, which grants law enforcement and code compliance agencies the ability to put an immobilization device on vehicles connected to multiple […] The post New law lets California authorities boot vehicles tied to repeated illegal dumping appeared first on Local News Matters .
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With voting for the midterm elections already underway, President Trump is asking voters to pretend he's on the ballot. A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds that people are, but that could be bad news for the president. We found Democratic congressional candidates hold a significant lead over Republicans. Lisa Desjardins has the insights from that poll.
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In our news wrap Wednesday, the FBI says it's investigating a claim by a criminal hacking group that it stole "very sensitive data" from the bureau's job website, Hurricane Polo off Mexico's western coast has strengthened into one of the most powerful storms in decades and a federal court temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent in Austin.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with world and business leaders to advance climate action and clean energy in New York
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The Air Max 1000.3 continues to improve on the original Air Max 1-inspired design.
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The premium styles will be released soon in Black and Enigma Stone looks.
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The LP arrives Oct. 30 and its next single "dream" will be released on Friday
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Have you noticed every indie darling is wearing the same shirt these days? Everyone from Robert Pattinson and Drew Starkey to Anya Taylor-Joy and Mia Goth has been spotted in light pink, navy and forest green T-shirts emblazoned with the Dior and A24 logos — coveted merch from the luxury fashion house and indie film […]
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Rejected by investors and nearly bankrupt twice, Tubi turned its low-budget origins into a billion-dollar edge by embracing the obscure, trashy, and otherwise ignored.
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Video games have given us plenty of ways to traverse huge open worlds, but none have felt quite as oddly exhilarating as manipulating gravity in Control Resonant's twisted version of New York City. It's a game that lets you flip, twist, and fly through the air, while exploring settings that look ripped out of Inception. […] Video games have given us plenty of ways to traverse huge open worlds, but none have felt quite as oddly exhilarating as manipulating gravity in Control Resonant 's twisted version of New York City. It's a game that lets you flip, twist, and fly through the air, while exploring settings that look ripped out of Inception . It's as if you mashed up the meta storytelling of House of Leaves with the inventive platforming of Super Mario Galaxy and somehow turned it into a coherent experience. That strange combination is just the latest example of developer Remedy mak
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Get the party started with prices starting at just $99.
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Get the party started with prices starting at just $99.
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As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won’t be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation.
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Tickets for the shows are set to go on sale this coming weekend, beginning on Friday (Sept. 25).
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Oasis has added four more dates to their Live ’27 tour. Due to phenomenal demand, the resurrected Britpop band will now play at Munich’s Allianz Arena on July 6, Rome’s Olympic Stadium on July 26 and Knebworth in the U.K. on Sept. 25 and 26. The dates of Oasis’ two Paris shows have also been […]
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As creditors, counterparties and lawyers pore over the business of embattled commodity trader Radiant World, a low-rise office building in the emirate of Ajman, just north of Dubai, may contain one key piece of the puzzle. Milla Sky Trading, whose …
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A diesel export ban would provide only brief relief before prices start to rise again as refiners cut production, experts say.
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Mere minutes after Vogue World: Milano wrapped, Chloe, Nicole, and Vogue Italia’s Francesca Ragazzi gathered in a nearby ristorante to recap the evening’s goings on.
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For people with disabilities, accessibility is not simply a convenience. It is a fundamental civil right, and at its most basic, a measure of freedom: the freedom to work, travel, attend events, and enter a building. When a doorway, airplane, restroom, workplace, or public space is inaccessible, that freedom is restricted. For over 80 years, […]
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Nintendo’s “Customer Appreciation” sale continues through September 26th. It includes discounts on Switch games and accessories, and I thought I’d call out one of my favorite games that’s cheaper than ever. Metroid Prime Remastered is down to $27.99 in digital format for the Switch and Switch 2, and it’s among the best remasters I’ve played […] Nintendo’s “Customer Appreciation” sale continues through September 26th. It includes discounts on Switch games and accessories, and I thought I’d call out one of my favorite games that’s cheaper than ever. Metroid Prime Remastered is down to $27.99 in digital format for the Switch and Switch 2, and it’s among the best remasters I’ve played because it makes smart improvements to an already-great game. You can get it for this price at Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart . The physical version costs around $42 at those retailers. Metroid Prime Rem
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If you want to build a housing project somewhere in California like Los Angeles, you’ll have to wade through an ocean of red tape to secure the right permits. The process isn’t for the faint of heart — some projects, for example, require special permits to have dirt taken away. So for those who don’t […]
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Altman is one of several tech executives who's argued that AI companies should temper the pace of AI development in order to manage potential risks.
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Sam Altman and Dario Amodei on Wednesday asked United Nations members to work together on global AI standards.
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OpenAI has hired three former Patreon execs to anchor its product strategy for creators. After starting the creator subscription platform 13 years ago, co-founder and technology chief Sam Yam announced on X that he's joining OpenAI to lead Creator Product. He's also bringing Patreon's former product head Drew Rowny and engineering head Shannon Ma with […] Patreon co-founder Sam Yam is joing OpenAI to lead Creator Product. | Image: The Verge OpenAI has hired three former Patreon execs to anchor its product strategy for creators. After starting the creator subscription platform 13 years ago, co-founder and technology chief Sam Yam announced on X that he's joining OpenAI to lead Creator Product. He's also bringing Patreon's former product head Drew Rowny and engineering head Shannon Ma with him on the new venture, both of whom stepped down in the past few weeks. "We're going to build
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After turning a string of spectacular mathematical results into a reputational crisis, OpenAI is consulting human mathematicians to help it figure out a less disastrous path forward. On Monday, the company announced a new independent panel of mathematicians tasked with advising it and other AI companies on their interactions with mathematical research and the wider […] After turning a string of spectacular mathematical results into a reputational crisis , OpenAI is consulting human mathematicians to help it figure out a less disastrous path forward. On Monday, the company announced a new independent panel of mathematicians tasked with advising it and other AI companies on their interactions with mathematical research and the wider mathematics community, including how new results are presented and released. Its abrupt arrival caught many mathematicians by surprise. Researchers told
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“Have a scrumdiddlyumptious day!” is how Rusty Goffe, who played an Oompa-Loompa in the 1971 adaptation of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” opposite Gene Wilder, signs off our Zoom call after we speak earlier this month. With such Wonka-isms rolling off his tongue with ease, it’s no surprise that when Netflix, which acquired the […]
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Paolo Strippoli’s “The Spiral” has been designated as Italy’s candidate in the best international feature film category of the 2027 Academy Awards. The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact. The film, which premiered in […]
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The lawsuit from André 3000 and Big Boi claims a California rapper "maliciously" chose a similar name — and that he publicly admitted fans confuse it for "Outkast."
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"So absurd and embarrassing ..."
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Palantir’s last earnings report reignited investor enthusiasm, and now the company is basking in the glow of a real-world AI boom.
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If the court approves the deal, Paramount will be one step closer to creating Hollywood's next media and entertainment colossus.
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OTM Music marks the label's second publishing acquisition after Left Music.
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Brown & Riding has added Jarrod Williamson to its national casualty practice. With 14 years of experience, Williamson focuses on large, complex casualty risks, specializing in real estate, construction, and hospitality. He began his career working as a retail broker …
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Marsh Appoints Reath US Real Estate & Hospitality Practice Leader, Marsh Risk Marsh, headquartered in New York City, appointed of Alexander Reath as U.S. real estate and hospitality practice leader, Marsh Risk. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Reath reports to Darren …
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Pete Byrne, vocalist for the British new wave band Naked Eyes, died in Los Angeles on Sept. 14 after a brief illness. He was 74. Byrne founded Naked Eyes in 1982 with his college friend Rob Fisher. Their debut album “Burning Bridges” reached No. 32 on the Billboard 200, and the duo achieved four top […]
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Group scored hits in the Eighties with “Always Something There to Remind Me” and “Promises, Promises”
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Police Blotter: August 30, 2026- September 5, 2026 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS August 30 - September 5, 2026 Weekly Arrests (Includes cite/released): 37 Homicide 0 Weekly Calls for Service: 1,977 Assault—Great Bodily Injury 6 Weekly Reports Taken: 132 Burglary— Non Residential 1 Weekly Complaints (against HPD) : 0 Burglary—Residential 0 Weekly Calls Received: 5,095 Theft 20 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. &nbs
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The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami has called Polo an "extremely dangerous" storm and forecast the system would turn sharply to the northwest before moving west-northwest over the next several days.
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Throughout her illustrious life and career, Gloria Reuben has shared her story through music and acting. She started learning classical piano when she was a young girl and was the lead singer of a rock band as a teenager. Then in her early 20s, Reuben moved from Toronto to Los Angeles, where she waited tables […]
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation has been at the forefront of efforts to halt President Donald Trump’s massive White House ballroom project
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Prince Harry says that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media
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Spain’s audiovisual sector is continuing to expand, with production spend expected to reach €5.68 billion ($6.6 billion) in 2025, up 45% from 2022, according to a new study by U.K.-based consultancy Olsberg SPI, commissioned by the Spain Film Commission. At a presentation held at the San Sebastian Festival, Kayleigh Hughes of Olsberg SPI said the […]
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Santa Clara County’s newest health clinic on the border of San Jose and Campbell is its largest, combining more than a dozen services under one roof. The Valley Health Center campus at 1410 S. Bascom Ave. opens Sept. 28 and will provide adult medicine, urgent care, pediatric primary care, dental care, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral... The post Public health clinic opens on San Jose-Campbell border appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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A first-of-its-kind flight offering is coming to air travelers beginning in 2028... but be prepared for a long haul.
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Drake will probably enjoy this one
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The latest whale to die was Osiris, a 26-year-old beluga who was among a group of 30 whales relocated from Marineland Park in Ontario, Canada.
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US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."
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Variety has announced programming for its annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, presented by City National Bank. The program, on Oct. 5 in New York City, will feature Rachel Zegler, Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford and Diego Rodriguez. The event will be hosted by actor Tom Felton (“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”), who is reprising his […]
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The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...Fire weather zone 285. * WIND...Southwest 12 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime humidities of 11 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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The event honoring a quarter century of music education will take place at the Hollywood Palladium on Oct. 17.
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The benefit concert takes place at Hollywood Palladium on Oct. 17
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Marin County is looking for residents and workers to serve on three committees that help decide how millions of dollars in federal, state and local funding are distributed for housing and community programs, specifically in coastal areas. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 23 for the Countywide Priority Setting Committee, Measure W Oversight Committee […] The post Residents sought for Marin County panels guiding housing, Measure W spending appeared first on Local News Matters .
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As Palo Alto Link prepares to run its final trip next month, residents who have come to depend on the city’s rideshare service are raising concerns about losing a valuable resource that they have come to depend on since it first rolled out in 2023. The post Residents warn of mobility challenges as Palo Alto pulls plug on rideshare service appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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The Salt Lake City native left Hollywood for Italy in the early 1960s and built a thriving B-movie career away from home.
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At a public hearing on Monday, Air District officials said the increased cancer risk that comes from living next door to the Richmond Chevron refinery is “significant and narrow.”
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! is closing its San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf location after nearly 60 years, according to the company's president.
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When Rob Bonta sued to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger in July, he said he was doing so because the Trump administration had failed to act for political reasons. “They are greenlighting deals that their own antitrust section at U.S. DOJ knows and believes are unlawful, and they’re overriding them in the White House with […]
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The company will help manage Palmer's publishing and recorded catalogs.
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Robert Pattinson is opening up about “The Batman: Part II” — and how it is a totally “different take” on the franchise than the first film was. “It’s so ambitious. I mean, I sort of said the other day on something that the first one was a different take on a Batman movie, and this […]
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The actor told Collider that the sequel is "a real left turn from the first" movie, teasing that he's excited to see how the next film turns out.
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The Colosseum was closed to the public on Wednesday, officials said.
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Roseanne Barr and her original “Roseanne” co-star Michael Fishman are still feuding over the cancellation of the show’s 2018 reboot. Fishman made headlines in August for saying “the show was rightfully canceled” after Barr posted a tweet that appeared to link Barack Obama’s advisor Valerie Jarrett, who is Black, to “Planet of the Apes.” Barr […]
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Rosie Assoulin Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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The tribute to the prog rock band's late drummer is slated to go up in Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, near the spot where Peart spent his early years.
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San Francisco has filed a lawsuit challenging a new subscriber-only feature on Truth Social that provides early access to posts from high-ranking accounts. "In today's markets, early access means millions of dollars. This business scheme has turned public trust into private property. This is corruption plain and simple," Chiu said.
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday emphatically dismissed PG&E’s attempts to overturn a certification that is needed for the city to move forward in the process of acquiring the utility’s infrastructure. Efforts to acquire PG&E’s assets in the city, which include infrastructure like poles, substations and wires, began back in 2019. As part […] The post SF supes snub PG&E’s attempt to delay city’s efforts to acquire utility’s infrastructure appeared first on Local News Matters .
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AUSTIN, Texas – September 22, 2026. The Society of Insurance Trainers & Educators will bring insurance learning professionals together in Austin, Texas, November 18–19, 2026, for the 2026 SITE Annual Conference, SITE Gets Weird. Hosted at the JW Marriott in …
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An FDA advisory panel has endorsed Galleri, a blood test designed by the biotech firm Grail to screen for multiple types of cancer.
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A federal judge refused to dismiss the lawsuit over the multi-platinum dance hit
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Assembly Bill 626, which became law in 2019, allows California counties to decide if their residents can sell hot meals out of their own kitchens.
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Two leading progressive lawmakers, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar, are unveiling legislation Wednesday that would ban artificial superintelligence and create a federal agency to oversee advanced AI.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence
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Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer spoke to The Associated Press at a security conference in Estonia amid warnings from some European leaders that Moscow is planning to test NATO's collective defense pact with bolder attacks that have already included sabotage and espionage.
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The creatures are here because of warm waters associated with El Niño, but the climate system could also threaten native species that aren’t used to the heat.
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In her debut memoir "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter," Katya Suvorova pulls back the velvet curtain on white-passing undocumented life, domestic abuse and the dark reality behind post-Cold War stereotypes.
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The actress wore a dress from Erdem's latest collection on Tuesday night.
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Simone Ashley may have just played the role of Miranda Priestly’s assistant in The Devil Wears Prada 2, but when walking the runway at Vogue World: Milano, she looked the part of a boss. Ashley marched down the runway in a custom pinstripe Tod’s suit detailed with a belt displaying her initials.
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Simone Biles said three masked men stole her luxury sports car from her Chicago-area home.
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Sister Group, Jane Featherstone and Elisabeth Murdoch‘s ever-growing transatlantic powerhouse, has entered the branded entertainment business by forging a strategic partnership with London-based company Common Interest, in which it has also taken a minority investment. The partnership with Common Interest, the communications and entertainment group founded by Anthony Freedman, brings together what it describes as […]
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Post-eruption imaging of the Hunga caldera gives new details of its collapse.
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Social Security’s future may be even more dire than expected as time is running out to shore up the program’s finances.
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“My mother has a pension, Social Security, investments and a house probably worth over $1 million.”
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“We are relying on our church for our current needs.”
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The artificial intelligence build-out is officially crossing over to the world of junk bonds, where investors expect to be paid more for taking bigger risks.
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"I know that what I'm doing, my purpose-driven thing, is important."
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The forum, led by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), included the mothers of Renee Good and Ruben Ray Martinez, and the woman who filmed Alex Pretti's death.
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Sony is the first music company to join the alliance that includes The Walt Disney Co., BBC, Fox Entertainment, Condé Nast and more.
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Plus, Julia Phillips wins the €100,000 K21 Global Art Award.
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South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace
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South Korean solar stocks jumped as U.S. restrictions on Chinese solar products came into focus ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
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Southern California Edison customers face hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs if the utility’s credit rating is downgraded to junk after California failed to pass wildfire legislation, according to the head of the utility’s parent company. Among the …
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St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science will honor The Hartford’s Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Swift as the “2026 Insurance Leader of the Year” at its 31st annual award dinner. The event …
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Stanford University takes pride in being on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, but the university has been facing unwanted scrutiny this week after a Stanford advertisement relied on AI to transform a man into a woman, in violation of its own policies. The post Stanford admits to using AI to transform man into woman in campus ad appeared first on The Almanac .
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Stanford University takes pride in being on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, but the university has been facing unwanted scrutiny this week after a Stanford advertisement relied on AI to transform a man into a woman, in violation of its own policies. The post Stanford admits to using AI to transform man into woman in campus ad appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .
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Stanford University takes pride in being on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, but the university has been facing unwanted scrutiny this week after a Stanford advertisement relied on AI to transform a man into a woman, in violation of its own policies. The post Stanford admits to using AI to transform man into woman in campus ad appeared first on Mountain View Voice .
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Stanford University takes pride in being on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, but the university has been facing unwanted scrutiny this week after a Stanford advertisement relied on AI to transform a man into a woman, in violation of its own policies. The post Stanford admits to using AI to transform man into woman in campus ad appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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University slammed for AI-generated race swap in photo in back-to-school banner.
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County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level
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CEO Matt Baer said the company can continue to expand.
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More than a month after a devastating cyberattack forced Suisun City to halt day-to-day operations and declare a state of emergency, city officials announced Tuesday that all departments would reopen to the public and resume regular scheduling. A federal investigation into the malware attack is ongoing, according to a statement from the city. On Aug. […] The post Suisun City returns to regular operations weeks after disruptive malware attack appeared first on Local News Matters .
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Don’t wait until December: The bond market selloff has opened a tax-loss harvesting opportunity for investors to offset big gains from stocks.
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It "actually tells a much more complicated story," according to experts.
Culture
Syria's leader has lashed out at Israel in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly
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TV personality Maria Menounos has listed her longtime Encino mansion for $6.995 million, two decades after she and husband made the sprawling California estate their home.
Technology
The updated version to her 2025 album includes four new songs
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The previously announced "Patient Zero" is joined by "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding" and "Babylon" on the deluxe version of her 2025 album set to be released on Friday.
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The singer revealed on Wednesday morning (Sept. 23) that the surprise bonus edition is coming out on Friday (Sept. 25).
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No surprise here: “Patient Zero,” the song Taylor Swift announced Tuesday, is not an orphan or a one-off. The pop superstar followed news of the single a day later with her Wednesday morning reveal for a release that includes four new tracks and will also be out this Friday — “The Life of a Showgirl: […]
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The extended version of her 12th studio album, features four new songs titled "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding," and "Babylon"
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The pop superstar will release an expanded version of her blockbuster 2025 album with four new songs.
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Taylor Swift is releasing new music, she announced Tuesday on Instagram.
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The singer is asking a federal court in California to dismiss Maren Wade's trademark infringement lawsuit
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On Wednesday, Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner (née Dome) announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl with a familiar name, in a shared Instagram post.
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Two siblings crossing the street in Hyde Park were hit by a car Tuesday night. One of the victims, a teenage boy, has died.
Technology
Teslas are expensive cars, and the Roadster, which the company will reveal on October 1st, will likely be the its most expensive.
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A federal jury in the District of Columbia convicted Devontee Parker, 38, of Dallas, today for sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, interstate transportation for purpose of prostitution, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering.
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The Texas Rangers appear to be pursuing criminal charges against Camp Mystic, saying in a search warrant affidavit they believe camp leadership committed crimes including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide when 27 girls and counselors died in the July 4, …
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Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls, court docs show.
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A man convicted of fatally shooting three people during a 2005 attempted robbery at their rural Texas home is scheduled to be put to death Wednesday
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Data center opposition is reshaping Texas' 2026 governor and Senate races as voters raise concerns over power, water and utility costs.
Culture
The first full moon of fall will occur on Saturday, September 26—find out what it means for you here with Vogue’s full astrological breakdown by star sign of the effects of the 2026 harvest moon.
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Consider yourself forgiven with these songs.
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Brock Campbell, BNY Mellon’s Global Infrastructure Income exchange-traded fund manager, said some investors mistakenly believe the artificial-intelligence play has peaked. He flags what’s been overlooked.
Culture
Tonight, A-list celebrities hit the Vogue World red carpet in their finest Milan-worthy looks. See who’s looks made our list of best dressed of the night.
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Whether straight off the runway or just in from our go-to labels, the best fall jackets are as stylish as they are sensible. Shop styles from Cos, Khaite & more.
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Searching for the best hotels in London? From Claridge’s to the new NoMad London, here are some of our favorite places to stay in the city.
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Expect to see plenty of hockey jerseys, hospital scrubs and suspiciously elaborate shrubbery on the streets this Halloween. Some revelers will be channeling Ilya and Shane from “Heated Rivalry,” others will be pulling overnight shifts as the doctors of “The Pitt” — and the most committed friend groups may skip dressing as Bad Bunny altogether […]
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Struggling to get enough shut-eye? These bestselling sleep solutions, tested and reviewed by our team, will save your slumbers.
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The grant will be used to fund the largest global research initiative on breast cancer in younger women.
Culture
Gigi Hadid, Cardi B, and more hit the town in Milan to celebrate wrapping Vogue World: Milano.
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No team has more players who have needed elbow reconstruction surgery this year than the Giants.
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During pre-show cocktails in the Grand Tier Bar, Sigourney Weaver chatted with Frances McDormand as Katie Holmes arrived with her artist beau, Jason Bard Yarmosky. Gina Gershon, Julianna Margulies, Ellen Burstyn, Edmund Donovan, and Juliana Canfield—in vintage Tom Ford-era Yves Saint Laurent—were also amongst those who filed into the packed house.
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The Met Opera hosted their 2026 opening night gala on Tuesday.
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From Rihanna to the Kardashians—and now Taylor Lautner—find inspiration in the most unusual celebrity baby names, and discover the stories behind them.
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Though he invokes 9/11 and pornographic Jeff Koons works, Wolfson generally plays it safe.
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“It’s fun, because the robots are fun, but it’s also terrifying,” says Vogue World: Milan’s creative director Juan Costa Paz of the humanoid robots used during Tuesday’s event.
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As Charles Spencer reveals in his new memoir “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” the Princess of Wales made headlines with her hairstyle at the State Opening of Parliament in 1984.
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The former boy band heartthrob and his wife shared their baby news in a series of sweet photobooth snapshots on their Instagram accounts.
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Plus, Portola Festival, Folsom Street Fair, a light show at Grace Cathedral, and more.
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Manifund, spun out of the prediction market Manifold, also gave FTX’s former engineering chief Caroline Ellison a trial last year, court filings show.
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The Echo Theater Company presents the world premiere of 'The Peterson Show' by Janine Nabers, a play that reunites the cast of a beloved Black sitcom after the TV dad has gone to jail.
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The chilling effect of the Trump administration's dogged offensive against transgender health care has been swift, with dozens of hospitals across the U.S. ending care, even if they haven't been…
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Tom Holland and Zendaya are reportedly planning to install a climate-controlled room in one of their several properties to preserve her $269,000 wedding gown.
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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
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The retailer’s Halloween shop is brimming with gothic glassware, statement pumpkins and select viral pieces on sale.
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Looking beyond the artificial-intelligence stocks that have become almost household names for investors, there are other ways to play the boom in computing hardware.
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Featuring Spirit of the Beehive, Hotline TNT, RXK Nephew, Greg Mendez, and 25 other artists
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The Una Watch costs less than most Garmin watches now that its price has been lowered from the Kickstarter offer of $350 to $199, but its modular, repairable design grabbed my attention first. It features a 1.2-inch MIP LCD display and up to 10 days of battery life, similar to the Garmin Forerunner 70 or […] The Una Watch costs less than most Garmin watches now that its price has been lowered from the Kickstarter offer of $350 to $199, but its modular, repairable design grabbed my attention first. It features a 1.2-inch MIP LCD display and up to 10 days of battery life, similar to the Garmin Forerunner 70 or the Pebble Round 2 I preordered earlier this year. Like Pebble's revamped watches , the Una Watch is also open-source , including its SDK, housing, and circuit boards, but it has more fitness features out of the box than Pebble's watches currently offer. Una is also encouraging
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Oil giant BP has lagged behind its closest rivals over the last three to five years, but now one leading Wall Street firm says it’s time to buy the beleaguered company’s stock.
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Grail’s Galleri test looks for 50 cancers from a blood draw, but a major study failed to prove it could detect later-stage cancers.
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Canada has a new posture on the planet’s biggest diplomatic stage as world leaders convene at the U.N. General Assembly this week
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Tom Cruise is going to divide us this year, and that might be the most interesting thing about his Oscar prospects for “Digger.” Depending on which screening you walked out of, it’s either the bravest swing of his late career or a miscalculation dressed up as one. Critics are divided, and audiences will be too. […]
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday night was still extremely irate that CNN’s Kaitlan Collins tried to ask him a question at the United Nations — after he had banned CNN (and MS NOW and Politico) from White House coverage. In a post on his Truth Social platform just before midnight Tuesday, Trump accused the CNN […]
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The extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes is moving to a courtroom in the nation’s capital
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As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House
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President Donald Trump says his new White House ballroom will include a rooftop drone port to defend the complex
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The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic
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The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat
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At a meeting of the group's board, the governors unveiled a 66-project blueprint to get things started while acknowledging enormous hurdles that must still be overcome.
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The Trump administration's whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases that have led to 160 arrests, Homeland Security Investigations senior official Matthew Millhollin said in a press briefing Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will have to navigate several thorny issues when the two meet during a high-stakes state visit at the White House.
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Persistent growth of Chinese exports to the U.S. is helping the world's second-largest economy ride out ongoing domestic challenges.
Technology
Recent weeks have seen AI safety fears reach new heights. That will be a key focus for the U.S. and Chinese premiers, analysts told CNBC.
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Trump focus on winning “AI race” may deter China from sharing safety intel.
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The last time Palo Alto weighed the pros and cons of artificial turf soccer fields at El Camino Park, the debate pitted soccer players and their coaches against environmentalists concerned about plastic pollution and health risks. The post Turf concerns resurface at Palo Alto playgrounds as city ponders new rules appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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AI and the economy are reshaping hiring. These are the new strategies for finding a job in today's tough market.
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The U.S. House voted last week to order the Army Corps of Engineers to speed up its study of raising Coyote Valley Dam at Lake Mendocino — a study the Corps stopped last October for lack of federal funding. The bill doesn’t provide any money. Lake Mendocino supplies drinking water to more than 650,000 people […] The post U.S. House of Representatives votes to speed up stalled Lake Mendocino dam study appeared first on Local News Matters .
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The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan. 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.
Bay Area
For the second time this month, a large Steller sea lion has appeared on the iconic Pier 39 docks Wednesday morning, evoking the internet-famous Chonkers, who made Pier 39 its home for several weeks back in April.
Technology
As technological advancements become more ingrained in the development of entirely new industries and change the nature of existing industries, accessing needed coverage for complex risks through surplus lines carriers will become more of the path to success. The development …
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The supermodel was a natural fit for a celebration of Italian fashion—and delivered two of the night’s most showstopping looks.
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Fresh off Desigual's anti-AI campaign, the model trades a malfunctioning robot for crimson veils and Victorian-inspired jewelry
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Experience the magic of Vogue World 2026: Milano for yourself by rewatching the livestream video here.
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Fifty-eight percent of U.S. voters say the construction of new data centers by tech will mostly have a negative effect on the country. And 65% of voters oppose construction in their communities.
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President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
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Iran's president said Wednesday that his people have been "victims of terrorism" by the United States, delivering a rare wartime speech at U.N. General Assembly a day after President Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" the Islamic republic.
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Zelenskyy urged the world's leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the U.N. General Assembly that "Russia's revenues must remain a target."
Culture
The country star teams up with pet food brand Canidae Heartland to promote the bond we all have with our four-legged friends.
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'Gremlins' has original writer Chris Columbus in the director's chair.
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The Killers frontman recently released a country-inspired solo album, Thrasher
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J Balvin and Ejae also walked, while Alicia Keys performed.
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How Nancy Pelosi seized power in Congress, Baltimore Style
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Wedding dress bustles are a bride's secret to shortening a dramatic train. Learn all the details of common types of bustles and how to choose the best one for your gown.
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The collection encapsulates the sun-drenched allure of Italian summers.
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There is West Chew Avenue crime news. The ex-police chief recalls the 2009 arrest of R.C. Horsch, linked to the Olney, Philadelphia, PA investigation
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From the Renaissance to rare archival pulls, go behind the scenes of Vogue World Milano to see how technology connects craft from the past to the present and beyond.
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Beyond discussions about artificial intelligence, other key topics are likely to be the Iran war, an ongoing trade truce and Chinese cars.
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For generations, the family farm has been central to the American story. But these days, farmers are struggling with sharply higher costs and crushing debt on top of the same economic pressures the rest of the country feels. Judy Woodruff reports on what it takes to keep a farm going and who will carry on the tradition. It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250.
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John Tighe, senior vice president of direct-to-consumer at Journeys Group, discusses the growth and evolution of the retailer's digital business.
Markets
Royal Caribbean plans to take a 50% stake in Sandals, a move that gives the cruise line access to wealthier customers.
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The Sept. 23 premiere marks the start of the franchise's most unpredictable format to date, the "Open Era," where no twist, game mechanic or advantage is off limits.
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White House officials are defending U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico, claiming that it does not violate the First Amendment. A Tuesday court filing obtained by The New York Times alleges that the news outlets had breached standards of conduct, accusing them of “trafficking in verifiable falsehoods about national security […]
Markets
CoreWeave shares have tumbled almost 40% from their May highs as debt fears spooked investors. But one analyst believes the selloff has been overblown.
Technology
McDonald's is following the lead of Amazon and Walmart as it starts its own media network.
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This year’s back-to-back phenomenon of “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” two low-budget horrors that have now earned in excess of $900 million globally, sparked a predictable frenzy in the industry as producers and studios began looking for the next YouTube genre stars ready to make the leap to feature film. But for a group of sales execs […]
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A Sonoma County ranch on 25 acres made a splash on social media. Now it just needs a buyer who “wants to be super fancy but also wants to get dirty.”
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Rising actor Seyi Andes-Pelumi is also starring in the intergenerational family drama that Lindo has described as filled with "pinch me moments."
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California experts explain.
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The woman's hands are severely damaged following the attack.
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Her former husband was arrested nearly 20 years after her killing.
Technology
In a summer filled with revelations about artificial intelligence’s rapid development, researchers were especially alarmed by runaway bots finding their way onto the internet and, in at least one instance, coordinating there with one another
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$11M competition showed wildfire detection is still easier than stopping fires.
Technology
Xbox appears to be ready to launch its own version of PlayStation's platinum trophies. A new update to the Xbox PC app has revealed Mythic Achievements, which according to data in the app will appear once a player completes all the Achievements in a game. Mythic Achievements appear on screen with a unique unlock sound, […] Xbox appears to be ready to launch its own version of PlayStation's platinum trophies. A new update to the Xbox PC app has revealed Mythic Achievements, which according to data in the app will appear once a player completes all the Achievements in a game. Mythic Achievements appear on screen with a unique unlock sound, and players will reportedly be able to track them through the Xbox dashboard. Xbox players will also be able to display their Mythic count on their profiles. Some Xbox Insider testers have already started spotting references to Mythic Achievements
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening for his first state visit in more than a decade. At the same time, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by CNN, MS NOW and Politico challenging President Trump banning the outlets from the White House. Liz Landers reports.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Washington this week marks a shift in relations
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Xiaomi's new 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launched in China today, and feature a more flexible take on the privacy display tech introduced this year on Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra. They combine it with returning rear screens, two 200-megapixel cameras, and both of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips. A global launch […] Both 18 Pro phones feature rear displays, just like last year’s 17 Pro models. | Image: Xiaomi Xiaomi's new 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launched in China today, and feature a more flexible take on the privacy display tech introduced this year on Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra . They combine it with returning rear screens, two 200-megapixel cameras, and both of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips . A global launch is confirmed for later this year - especially welcome since last year's 17 Pro phones skipped international markets. The two 18 Pro phones look similar t
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The Middle East premiere of Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq’s timely drama “The Station” will open the revamped Doha Film Festival, which will run Nov. 19–27 in the Qatari capital. The film centers on Layal, who runs a women-only gas station in Yemen which is a safe haven during the country’s civil war. “When Layal’s younger […]
Culture
Donda West passed away in 2007.
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The Trump administration is finding ways to sell, lease or give away millions of acres of protected public lands and national parkland to developers.
Technology
The streaming platform will mark 15 years of streaming the music festival in 2027.
Technology
The video platform is launching Shorts Series, while adding new functionality to its TV interface.
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Part of the job of a content creator is to figure out how to get their work in front of the most people. Cracking - or fighting - the algorithm has historically been a frustration for creators, but YouTube is increasingly simply telling creators what they should do. At the annual creator-focused Made on YouTube […] Part of the job of a content creator is to figure out how to get their work in front of the most people. Cracking - or fighting - the algorithm has historically been a frustration for creators, but YouTube is increasingly simply telling creators what they should do. At the annual creator-focused Made on YouTube event, the company announced updates to the suite of AI-powered creator tools it unveiled in 2025 . In its initial iteration, the dashboard of creator tools included things like A/B testing for video thumbnails and a chatbot interface to query how content was perf
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YouTube's next year could change the content you see with a big focus on AI and livestreams.
California
A California man accidentally hit and killed his 6-year-old son while backing out of the family's driveway near Temecula in a Tesla Cybertruck, according to police reports.
Technology
The former One Direction star took to his Instagram to share photos of festivities to celebrate his daughter with ex Gigi Hadid.
Technology
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, provided Moscow stops attacks on critical infrastructure.
Technology
The latest from the New York artist, now on One Little Independent Records, is out December 4
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Local suicide prevention group Project Safety Net is set to merge with Palo Alto-based nonprofit Youth Community Service in an effort to reach more community members and expand youth participation opportunities. The post ‘A natural fit’: Local nonprofits join forces to support youth well-being appeared first on Palo Alto Online .
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Singaporean director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s “Ah Girl” will open the sixth Jakarta Film Week, set for Oct. 21–25, and Yosep Anggi Noen’s “The Sea Speaks His Name” (“Laut Bercerita”) will close the festival in its Indonesian premiere. The program was unveiled Sept. 23 at a press conference at CGV Grand Indonesia, where Jakarta Deputy […]
Technology
In a blast from the past, “Avengers: Endgame” might actually wind up as No. 1 at the domestic box office in… 2026. Disney is bringing the Marvel juggernaut back to the big screen ahead of “Avengers: Doomsday,” which opens in December. The 2019 superhero adventure is tracking to collect $25 million to $28 million over […]
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The Better Late Than Never song follows rulers “Lokita Por Mí” and “Dardos.”
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For those of us who only ever think about reindeer when December draws in, and even then in a fairly abstract sense, “Brace Your Heart” arrives as a flinty reality check. Following the life and trials of a young female reindeer herder in the present day, it’s stripped of any fairytale essence, and doesn’t stint […]
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The 'True Detective' co-stars reunite to play themselves in the eight-episode Texas-set comedy, which was run by David West Read ('Schitt's Creek') and then Lee Eisenberg ('WeCrashed').
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Pancakes with a cult following, live food shoots, Massimo Bottura in the DJ booth and Thomas Keller at the buffet: The world built around the Netflix series moves into live events.
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The docuseries' most recent season came in 2024.
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German actress Iris Berben will also receive the inaugural Evolution Icon Award at the Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 event, with actor and producer Marc Clotet heading up the jury.
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu's eco-epic is getting strong responses from early press screenings, which praise Cruise and the film's boldness, yet predict mainstream audience backlash: "I expect a HORRENDOUS CinemaScore."
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Of the five projects at the 9th Incubator program of the Madrid Film School (ECAM), Eire Cid’s debut feature “The Imaginary Kings” (“Los Reyes Imaginarios”) centers on the angst of male urban youth. “It is an irreverent and visceral project, with a stylized, anti-naturalistic aesthetic. Fluorescent, dirty and sexy, heavily influenced by urban culture,” Cid […]
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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 8 finale of “Game Changer,” now streaming on Dropout. “Game Changer” capped off its eighth season Monday with a finale episode that was not at all sponsored by Chili’s but ended with its winner taking home between $3,000 and $5,000 (host and Dropout CEO Sam Reich […]
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Warner Bros. has delayed “Gremlins 3” from Nov. 19, 2027, to Oct. 6. 2028. David Zaslav, the CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery, first revealed the project during an investor call in 2025. Steven Spielberg is returning as executive producer. “Harry Potter” filmmaker Chris Columbus is set to produce and direct, with a screenplay […]
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Comedy veterans Colin Mochrie (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and Andrea Martin (“Evil,” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) have boarded “Any Way You Want Me,” joining Callan Potter (“Heated Rivalry”), Cobie Smulders and Iris Apatow in Rana Strazza’s romantic drama, which is now shooting in Toronto. Strazza writes and directs the film, which takes place […]
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“A weekend away isn’t a weekend away. It’s a luxury hotel, expensive meals and a last-minute upgrade.”
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Brown went on full blast, lashing the music industry and celebrities, folks offering “fake love” and, well, the majority of us.
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Nobody sings in the latest adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1462-page cinder-block classic, but the absence of rousing musical numbers does not mean that Fred Cavayé’s “Les Misérables” is going for gritty realism. The 179-minute film, enjoying a reported $37m budget and a host of Big French Stars trapped in starchily archetypal Big French Roles, spackles […]
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Max Winkler, who helmed six episodes of season four, also dives into filming the "viscerally upsetting" axe murders of Borden's parents (played by Charlie Hunnam and Rebecca Hall) in the Netflix recreation.
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Netflix has released the trailer for “Ray Gunn,” an upcoming neo-noir, science fiction mystery film from Brad Bird. It follows Raymond “Ray” Gunn (Sam Rockwell), a private eye detective, and Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson), a pop star facing a scandal that could end her career — or her. The trailer teases Gunn in his futuristic […]
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Long before the relevant authorities do, you’ll figure out the secret that immigrant homemaker Hermine Ryan (née Braunsteiner) holds close to her chest in “The Housewife” — a giveaway that may be the fault of some heavy-handed direction and scripting, but speaks to the detail and integrity of Naomi Watts’ lead performance, which often seems […]
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Disney’s new behind-the-scenes preview reveals unseen footage and cast-and-crew insights into how the wildly popular romantic webtoon is being brought to the screen.
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In an anxious city, the Alemany Farmers Market is the one place where everything from rogue AI agents to political division seems to disappear.
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NBC’s “Today” is back on top in TV’s never-ending morning wars. The A.M. news franchise finished the 2025-26 broadcast season with the most viewers overall among morning programs and the most viewers between the ages of 25 and 54, the demographic most coveted by advertisers in TV-news content. It is the first time since the […]
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The Zachary Nichols' film won the German Independence Award for best film at the fest.
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The latest feature from veteran writer-director Yesim Ustaoglu ('Clair Obscur') follows a poet and a musician facing major roadblocks on both a professional and personal level.
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A24 has released a new trailer for “You Can See Everything,” the mysterious and highly anticipated documentary that’s heating up awards season. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s top-secret doc is 174 minutes and follows Theranos founder and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in her final days of freedom and first few weeks of imprisonment. The official logline reads: […]
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Finnish director Miia Tervo didn’t have to look far for the inspiration for her third feature “You Crazy Thing,” about Aino, a mental health nurse who’s preparing a performance with her patients for a talent competition. “My mother worked in a mental hospital for 37 years. We lived in a small village in Lapland, and […]
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“I think people have good intentions; it’s just a big problem to solve,” says Stella McCartney, as she unpacks The Climate Pledge Fashion Coalition for Vogue.