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2026-10-30

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

Technology

'Bad time to troll': Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao asks Elon Musk for 'respect' after post about bitcoin hack

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao asked Elon Musk to stop “trolling” after a $6.3 billion hack, pointing to Binance’s $1 billion-plus SpaceX stake.

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California

'They come in droves': How robotaxis are hogging EV chargers in one corner of Southern California

Drivers say the robotaxis are taking up charging spots at public stations, as San Diego officials push for more control over autonomous vehicles.

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Technology

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there's no plug involved

Nissan’s series hybrid e-Power system has been retuned for American roads.

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Technology

25 In-the-Know Gifts for Women: Mahjong Boards, ACOTAR Merch, Nathan Fielder Lingerie and More

Shopping for the women in your life is easy enough if you’re sticking to the usual suspects: a cashmere sweater, a luxury fragrance, a pair of designer sunglasses. But what about the friend who thinks Nathan Fielder is the hottest man alive? Or the one who’d rather spend Friday night watching “Gone With the Wind” […]

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Bay Area

3 killed in helicopter collision that shut down part of an Oregon highway

Two helicopters collided Thursday near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the closure of a key highway, authorities said.

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Bay Area

A New York native is slinging excellent slices in the Mission

Corey’s is long on outer-borough flavor and short on pretense.

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Culture

A Retrospective Introduces Francis Picabia to a New Generation—with Funhouse Mirrors and a Peep Show

“Picabia. Open the Gates of Night” is curated by the artist’s great-granddaughter, Anne Berest.

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Culture

A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era

The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads

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Technology

A new doc on Prime tells the story of Grand Teton's most famous bear

The documentary is also screening at the San Francisco Zoo on Sunday.

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Technology

A proof-of-concept test can spot bladder cancer in urine

Using a proof-of-concept test to analyze fragments of RNA in urine, researchers can detect cases of bladder cancer.

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Technology

AI Vocal Modifier Voicemod Inks Disney Deal to Add Star Wars, Marvel Soundboards to Platform

Voicemod, the AI-powered voice-modifying platform that lets users change the tone and sound of their voice and make use of sound effects, will add the likes of Star Wars and Marvel characters to the mix. The company said Friday it would incorporate soundboards from Star Wars and Marvel projects onto its platform, allowing its 5.7 […]

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Technology

AI could hit consumers’ ability to manage their debt. Here’s the trade.

If AI causes workers to lose their jobs then households face credit stress

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Technology

AI, Agentic Commerce and the New Rules of Chargeback Management

Chargeback Gurus CEO Tim Tynan shares how proprietary technology and expert human oversight are helping enterprise brands adapt to evolving fraud vectors.

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Markets

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Kansas’ Upland Mutual

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) of Upland Mutual Insurance, Inc. based in Junction City, Kansas. The outlook of these …

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AMD’s stock slides after Intel earnings reveal two big issues

Intel is struggling to make enough AI server chips and dealing with a weak PC market. Investors will soon find out the degree to which AMD is suffering from the same problems.

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Technology

Aid operation and evacuations in Oleshky amid brief truce agreed to by Russia and Ukraine

A humanitarian mission entered the devastated city of Oleshky on Friday, officials said, as Russia and Ukraine observed the most significant truce of the 4½-year war that began with Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

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Markets

Amazon’s and Intel’s stocks are set to plunge. But Wall Street’s October winners may surprise you.

A rough month in the technology sector was less spooky in other sections of the stock market.

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Technology

Apparel’s On-Demand Moment Arrives With DoorDash’s Instacart Deal

The $17 billion deal is a grocery deal on paper, but for apparel it tests whether local stores can become same-day shelves without new warehouses.

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Technology

Asian trading is mixed as worries about AI-related issues grow

Asian trading is mixed as worries about the future of artificial intelligence grow after Alphabet’s stock drop dragged on U.S. markets

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California

At MacArthur Park, aid workers face an endless cycle of overdoses — and a system that can’t keep up

Service workers reversing overdoses and connecting people to housing say recent drug enforcement is undoing years of trust.

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News

Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s

The bestselling writer and Stanford physician will appear in a Nov. 16 event at the Menlo Park bookstore. The post Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s

The bestselling writer and Stanford physician will appear in a Nov. 16 event at the Menlo Park bookstore. The post Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s

The bestselling writer and Stanford physician will appear in a Nov. 16 event at the Menlo Park bookstore. The post Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s appeared first on The Almanac .

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Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s

The bestselling writer and Stanford physician will appear in a Nov. 16 event at the Menlo Park bookstore. The post Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Technology

Bayer Wins Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Trial While Awaiting Settlement Ruling

Bayer won a trial over claims by three women that its Roundup weedkiller caused their cancer, while awaiting a broader ruling from a separate court on the company’s $7.25 billion effort to settle other Roundup cases. The trial, which ended …

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News

Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history

A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye. The post Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history appeared first on The Almanac .

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Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history

A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye. The post Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Bay Area

Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history

A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye. The post Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Bay Area

Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history

A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye. The post Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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Markets

Binance Estimates $6.3 Billion Hacked in Crypto’s Biggest-Ever Heist

Crypto exchange Binance has suffered a $6.3 billion hack, the largest to hit the digital-asset industry and the latest in a slew of security incidents afflicting the financial sector. The world’s largest crypto trading platform suspended all withdrawals Friday and …

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Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion

Binance said its initial investigation into a security incident suggests an attacker may have gained access through a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer.

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Technology

Binance hackers stole $6.3 billion in record-breaking crypto heist

Binance has disclosed that $6.3 billion worth of crypto funds have been stolen from the platform, in what's believed to be the biggest cryptocurrency hack on record. In a series of updates posted to X, the crypto exchange said that user funds are safe, and that around $3 billion of the impacted assets have been […] Binance says it will cover all loses resulting from the hack. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Turbosquid Binance has disclosed that $6.3 billion worth of crypto funds have been stolen from the platform, in what's believed to be the biggest cryptocurrency hack on record. In a series of updates posted to X , the crypto exchange said that user funds are safe, and that around $3 billion of the impacted assets have been frozen so far. Binance has publicly committed to covering any losses resulting from the hack. The company has an emergency reserve fund of around $1.3 bil

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Technology

Binance's $6.3 billion hack: What we know and what comes next

Billions in crypto assets have been frozen following a potential Binance security breach, raising questions about whether the funds can be recovered.

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Markets

Bitcoin slides after crypto’s nightmare scenario: a historic $6.3 billion heist

Binance has vowed to get the exchange back up within a couple of days after a record $6.3 billion heist, which has rattled the industry and investors.

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Technology

Blink-182, Korn, MGK, Alice in Chains, The Offspring to Play 2027 Welcome to Rockville Festival

More than 150 acts are lined up for the four-day rock fest in Daytona Beach, Fla. from May 6-9.

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California

California can’t afford to keep Prop 13 loopholes open when billions of dollars are on the line

Proposition 13 was sold as a way to save retirees' homes from rising property taxes. It became a permanent discount for rich, corporate property owners.

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News

Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Some candidates for the California Legislature are increasingly using a controversial tactic that experts and watchdog organizations say appears to flout the state’s campaign finance laws. A CalMatters’ survey of legislative race websites found at least 14 candidates have detailed campaign messaging packaged […] The post Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works appeared first on The Almanac .

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Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Some candidates for the California Legislature are increasingly using a controversial tactic that experts and watchdog organizations say appears to flout the state’s campaign finance laws. A CalMatters’ survey of legislative race websites found at least 14 candidates have detailed campaign messaging packaged […] The post Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Bay Area

Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Some candidates for the California Legislature are increasingly using a controversial tactic that experts and watchdog organizations say appears to flout the state’s campaign finance laws. A CalMatters’ survey of legislative race websites found at least 14 candidates have detailed campaign messaging packaged […] The post Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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California

Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works

A CalMatters investigation found more than a dozen legislative candidates appear to be providing campaign materials for outside special interest groups to use on their behalf.

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Bay Area

Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Some candidates for the California Legislature are increasingly using a controversial tactic that experts and watchdog organizations say appears to flout the state’s campaign finance laws. A CalMatters’ survey of legislative race websites found at least 14 candidates have detailed campaign messaging packaged […] The post Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Bay Area

Candy prices climb ahead of Halloween as families look for savings

As Halloween approaches, some Chicago-area shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets as the cost of candy and costumes rises.

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Technology

Capri Stock Bounces Back 8.4% on Q2 Profit Beat

The Michael Kors parent’s revenues continued to decline, but higher full-price sales reflected the company’s turnaround efforts.

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Technology

Chevron and Exxon beat earnings expectations as refining profits soar on high diesel fuel prices

Diesel prices have surged globally as Ukraine and Iran have bombed refineries in Russia and the Middle East.

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Technology

Christina Hendricks, Accidental DJ, Has Music Lovers Lining Up

The actress is embracing a longtime passion with packed live sets and a guest radio residency at KRCW. Her song choices are a siren call for Millennials and Gen X.

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California

Commentary: California's super-rich conquered the world, but not always the voters

Big-money tycoons have leveraged their fortunes to shape the state with their railroads, mines, newspapers, oil businesses and ranching and agriculture.

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Technology

Curry Barker Returns to His YouTube Horror Roots With ‘Mama Bear’ Amid ‘Obsession’ Success

The filmmaker's five-minute short reunited him with 'Obsession' costume designer Blair James, who tells The Hollywood Reporter the project was filmed just three and a half weeks before its release.

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Bay Area

DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas to election officials in California

DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas to local election officials in California as part of its investigation into the state’s voter rolls, multiple sources told ABC News.

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California

DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Wednesday, a federal judge issued a blistering order warning federal prosecutors to stop threatening California election officials with crimes. A day later, federal prosecutors kept going. At least four elections workers in California have received federal criminal grand jury subpoenas over the […] The post DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Bay Area

DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Wednesday, a federal judge issued a blistering order warning federal prosecutors to stop threatening California election officials with crimes. A day later, federal prosecutors kept going. At least four elections workers in California have received federal criminal grand jury subpoenas over the […] The post DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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California

DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them

Federal officials delivered a subpoena to Orange County Registrar of Voters’s office on Thursday.

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Bay Area

DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Wednesday, a federal judge issued a blistering order warning federal prosecutors to stop threatening California election officials with crimes. A day later, federal prosecutors kept going. At least four elections workers in California have received federal criminal grand jury subpoenas over the […] The post DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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California

DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. On Wednesday, a federal judge issued a blistering order warning federal prosecutors to stop threatening California election officials with crimes. A day later, federal prosecutors kept going. At least four elections workers in California have received federal criminal grand jury subpoenas over the […] The post DOJ subpoenas California election officials, despite judge’s order to stop threatening them appeared first on The Almanac .

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Bay Area

Dangerous mpox strain found abroad may be spreading in Central California

The mortality rate for clade I is between 1% and 10%.

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Technology

David Bowie’s Immersive ‘Stage’ Concert Experience: Director Brett Morgen on the Show, the Artist and the Archive (EXCLUSIVE)

Although he released two albums during the final dozen years of his life, David Bowie had effectively retired from active duty, focusing on his family and, as his extensive posthumous catalog of sound and vision shows, curating his life’s work. It’s been a treasure trove for longtime fans, but one thing in particular has been […]

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California

Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration announced a $233.6 million investment in California rural health just five days before the midterm election that could determine control of Congress. But state officials say the money isn’t new. “Currently, California has not received additional funding from the Centers […] The post Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election? appeared first on The Almanac .

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California

Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration announced a $233.6 million investment in California rural health just five days before the midterm election that could determine control of Congress. But state officials say the money isn’t new. “Currently, California has not received additional funding from the Centers […] The post Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election? appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Bay Area

Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration announced a $233.6 million investment in California rural health just five days before the midterm election that could determine control of Congress. But state officials say the money isn’t new. “Currently, California has not received additional funding from the Centers […] The post Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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California

Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?

The Trump administration announced $233 million for rural California healthcare Thursday. Here’s where the money comes from.

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Bay Area

Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration announced a $233.6 million investment in California rural health just five days before the midterm election that could determine control of Congress. But state officials say the money isn’t new. “Currently, California has not received additional funding from the Centers […] The post Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election? appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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Culture

Dominic Fike, Mariah Carey & Queens of the Stone Age: New Music Friday Guide

Check out the must-hear releases of the week.

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Culture

Dominic Fike’s ‘How to Quit Smoking’: All 15 Tracks Ranked

Fike's third studio LP, which he's billed as a "living album," arrived on Friday (Oct. 30).

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Technology

Double Oscar Winner Barbara Kopple Talks ‘Union Town’ and People Who Fight for ‘Dignity and Fairness’: ‘They Are My Heroes’

Barbara Kopple completes her trilogy on labor rights with “Union Town.” It follows US delivery and warehouse workers employed by UPS and Amazon, as well as app-based “deliveristas,” as they fight for a better future. “I guess I’ve always been drawn to stories about people fighting for dignity and fairness in their lives,” she tells […]

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Culture

Dries Van Noten Announces President Switch-Up

Axel Keller will step down after five years at the Puig-owned house, with Adrian Ward-Rees assuming the role.

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Technology

Dries Van Noten Taps Moncler Executive as New President

Adrian Ward-Rees is to take up the role on Dec. 1, succeeding Axel Keller, who is stepping down after five years at the helm.

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Culture

Dua Lipa Co-Signs Jaunty Hat Fall—in Chanel Couture, of Course

Dua Lipa makes a sparkly and sculptural case for the return of statement headwear, with a little help from Matthieu Blazy.

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Technology

EPA Response to 2023 Ohio Train Derailment Will be Investigated

The Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after local residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and Vice President JD Vance pressed for the review. The Inspector General of …

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Technology

EXCLUSIVE: Eredi Zucca Launches in the U.S. Via Violet Grey

The Milan-based grooming brand’s CEO Fabio Cantù mapped out the next phase of distribution and product expansion.

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Technology

EXCLUSIVE: International Marketing Firm Ykone Expands in Tokyo, Milan Via M&A

The influencer marketing firm has invested in Tokyo-based Lateam and Milan-based Digital Dust.

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Technology

Edinburgh Film Festival Toasts Bollywood With ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ Anniversary Event at 2028 Edition

Superstars of Indian cinema Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol lead Karan Johar's cult favorite.

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Bay Area

Elke Sommer, German-born actress known for 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'The Prize,' dies at 85

Elke Sommer, the striking blonde bombshell of German descent who was a mainstay of 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage movies including "The Prize" and "A Shot in the Dark," has died. She was 85.

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Markets

Fire Briefly Triggers Emergency at SC Lab on Former Nuclear Weapons Site

A fire at a national lab in South Carolina that is in a complex where key parts for nuclear bombs were once made triggered an emergency declaration Wednesday that shut down incoming traffic and restricted air and rail service in …

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Culture

Foo Fighters Close Out ‘Kimmel’ Residency With ‘Baker Street’ Cover: Watch

A guilty pleasure of Dave Grohl, “Baker Street” was the Foos' only cover this week on "Fallon."

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California

For Californians Drowning in Healthcare Costs, Governor’s Race Offers Few Answers

In California, healthcare costs are rising faster than income and inflation, and 4 in 10 adults in the state say they’re paying down medical debt. With the governor’s race in full swing, it’s still not clear what the candidates would do to fix it.

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Technology

For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse

Striped bass are in decline on the East Coast and fishermen and scientists are in a race to save the iconic sport fish

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California

For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings

Luis Arreguin had been deported five times before his recent immigration arrest in Fresno County, according to federal authorities.

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For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A deported immigrant who was profiled in a CalMatters story earlier this week misled the news organization about his criminal record and deportation history. CalMatters learned of the deception through a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement social media post attacking the news organization […] The post For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A deported immigrant who was profiled in a CalMatters story earlier this week misled the news organization about his criminal record and deportation history. CalMatters learned of the deception through a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement social media post attacking the news organization […] The post For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A deported immigrant who was profiled in a CalMatters story earlier this week misled the news organization about his criminal record and deportation history. CalMatters learned of the deception through a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement social media post attacking the news organization […] The post For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A deported immigrant who was profiled in a CalMatters story earlier this week misled the news organization about his criminal record and deportation history. CalMatters learned of the deception through a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement social media post attacking the news organization […] The post For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings appeared first on The Almanac .

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Culture

Former BizJet Sales Manager Pleads Guilty to Foreign Bribery

Jald Jensen, 73, of Panama City, and previously of Van Nuys, California, a former sales manager of BizJet International Sales and Support Inc. (BizJet), pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in connection with a scheme to pay bribes to government officials in Latin America to secure business for BizJet. 

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Technology

Frights, Fangs, and Healthcare Nightmares in Winning Halloween Haikus

This year’s winning Halloween haikus take on measles, the high cost of dental care, and AI-powered insurance denials.

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Technology

From ‘Sh*t Happens’ to an Erotic Photographer Being Confronted by His Daughter: Offbeat Films at Tallinn

A Christmas mystery, 'Fruitcakes: Dawn of Drag,' a Hungarian thriller, films with animalistic titles and a Lithuanian mashup of family drama, the Chinese 'Book of Changes' and retro sci-fi also feature at PÖFF.

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California

Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 9:46PM PDT until October 30 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Northern Mendocino Interior, Northern Coastal Humboldt, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Technology

Gamble on democracy: Inside suspicious election-contracts trading on prediction markets

Prediction markets' failure to call an LA primary correctly raised the possibility they can be manipulated to exaggerate the amount of support candidates have.

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Technology

Gen Z is ditching bars for run clubs — and finding more than friends along the way

As young adults denote less wallet share to bars, run clubs, races and recreational leagues become increasingly popular places to build community.

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Markets

Gen Z voters told us the midterms boil down to affording life, as social causes take a back seat

MarketWatch talked to younger voters who said many life goals feel unattainable for their generation.

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Technology

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

Generations of fishermen have come to Montauk, New York, to fish for striped bass, but the fish are in the midst of a decline

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Bay Area

Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Big Tech has proven a big spender in this year’s election cycle. Google, Meta, and other tech interests account for at least 20% of all the contributions made to outside groups spending on legislative races, according to a CalMatters analysis of campaign finance […] The post Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’? appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?

Tech interests have spent tens of millions of dollars this year on state legislative races alone. Industry advocates say they want to protect innovation from overregulation.

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Technology

Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Big Tech has proven a big spender in this year’s election cycle. Google, Meta, and other tech interests account for at least 20% of all the contributions made to outside groups spending on legislative races, according to a CalMatters analysis of campaign finance […] The post Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’? appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Technology

Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Big Tech has proven a big spender in this year’s election cycle. Google, Meta, and other tech interests account for at least 20% of all the contributions made to outside groups spending on legislative races, according to a CalMatters analysis of campaign finance […] The post Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’? appeared first on The Almanac .

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Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Big Tech has proven a big spender in this year’s election cycle. Google, Meta, and other tech interests account for at least 20% of all the contributions made to outside groups spending on legislative races, according to a CalMatters analysis of campaign finance […] The post Google and Meta spent big this election cycle. Is Big Tech trying to ‘buy the legislature’? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Governor Gavin Newsom announces strike team to support California’s preparations for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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HSBC Seeks to Hedge Data Center Debt With Credit Risk Insurance

HSBC Holdings Plc is looking to offload credit risk on data center loans to insurers as demand for artificial intelligence-related finance continues to grow. The bank is holding preliminary discussions with insurers about a series of project finance deals, some …

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Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft

The company later added it began recovering assets impacted by the breach after pledging to cover losses using its Secure Asset Fund for Users.

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Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan?

California approved Newsom’s Delta water rules, but Trump threatens to pull out and $740M with it. Water agencies that once backed the deal call it too strict; environmentalists say it’s too weak.

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Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California water regulators have approved a new plan overhauling how farms and cities take water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and rivers that feed it, setting up the next fight over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to balance water supplies with the needs of […] The post Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan? appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California water regulators have approved a new plan overhauling how farms and cities take water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and rivers that feed it, setting up the next fight over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to balance water supplies with the needs of […] The post Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan? appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California water regulators have approved a new plan overhauling how farms and cities take water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and rivers that feed it, setting up the next fight over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to balance water supplies with the needs of […] The post Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan? appeared first on The Almanac .

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Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California water regulators have approved a new plan overhauling how farms and cities take water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and rivers that feed it, setting up the next fight over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to balance water supplies with the needs of […] The post Has the Trump administration doomed Newsom’s water plan? appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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Hippo Continues to Diversify Portfolio in Q3 With Casualty, Commercial

Insurtech Hippo posted net income for the third quarter 2026 of $9 million compared with about $98 million for the period a year ago. The San Jose, California-based insurer said the drop in net income was due to a $91 …

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Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

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How 'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. inspired award-winning episodes

"Grey's Anatomy" star James Pickens Jr. was the inspiration for an award-winning storyline about his own cancer journey. Hear him open up about the recognition.

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How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters considering Proposition 45 will decide the fate of a sweeping infrastructure measure that opponents warn could render the state’s brand-new data center laws virtually toothless. That would make it far easier for developers to force unwanted facilities into local communities, potentially […] The post How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers appeared first on The Almanac .

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How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters considering Proposition 45 will decide the fate of a sweeping infrastructure measure that opponents warn could render the state’s brand-new data center laws virtually toothless. That would make it far easier for developers to force unwanted facilities into local communities, potentially […] The post How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers appeared first on Redwood City Pulse .

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How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters considering Proposition 45 will decide the fate of a sweeping infrastructure measure that opponents warn could render the state’s brand-new data center laws virtually toothless. That would make it far easier for developers to force unwanted facilities into local communities, potentially […] The post How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers

Prop. 45, billed as a pro-housing development measure, may have the unintended consequence of making it easier to build data centers, opponents say.

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How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California voters considering Proposition 45 will decide the fate of a sweeping infrastructure measure that opponents warn could render the state’s brand-new data center laws virtually toothless. That would make it far easier for developers to force unwanted facilities into local communities, potentially […] The post How Prop 45 could reshape California’s fight over data centers appeared first on Palo Alto Online .

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How a fight between two Democrats became California’s only competitive statewide race

Jane Kim wants a state-run wildfire insurer. Ben Allen wants to fix the private market. Whoever wins will inherit a mess.

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How to Use Vintage Denim for Classic Halloween Costumes

Denim serves as the foundation for classic slasher-film costumes.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Judy Reyes

New York-style bagels, a fresh manicure and a massage in the back of a sushi restaurant are on the agenda for the 'Scrubs' actor.

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How ‘Up Again’ Director Captured the Rise of a Teenage Figure Skating Champion: ‘The Technical Conditions Were Extremely Challenging’

The immersive Czech film “Up Again,” screening in its world premiere at the Ji.hlava docu fest, starts in darkness as the unmistakable sound of ice skates scraping at high speed fills the cinema. Director Eliska Cilkova Andrsova says it’s a motif she returns to again and again throughout her three-year chronicle of the rise of […]

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Ian McKellen Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart: “A Man to Rely on, Admire and in My Case, Love”

McKellen and Stewart led the original 'X-Men' franchise for 20th Century Fox, portraying Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr and Professor Charles Xavier, respectively.

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In Postwar Rural France, Alexander Calder Found Respite from Pressures of Fame and a Chance to Dream Big

“He was using being there to quiet his nervous system,” Alexander S.C. Rower, the artist's grandson and president of the Calder Foundation said.

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Jamie Dornan Boards ‘Nostalgie,’ Starring Aidan Gillen as Washed-up Pop Star, as Executive Producer (Exclusive)

Kathryn Ferguson’s IFTA-winning short film features original music by Bastille’s Dan Smith and cinematography by two-time Oscar nominee Robbie Ryan.

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Jane Kim and Ben Allen squabble over state-run wildfire insurance

How do you distinguish between the two Democrats running for insurance commissioner? Well, one of them wants state-backed public insurance. We have more on that, as well as details on a move campaigns are using to dodge spending limits this fall. But we have more than election news in your inbox today. California employers scored […]

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Japan’s Cyberattack Surge Tests Its Push to Strengthen Defenses

Japan is facing an intense wave of AI-powered cyberattacks that’s laid bare the vulnerability of one of the world’s largest economies to a new breed of hacking. Dozens of incidents affecting companies from brokerages to delivery firms have made data …

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Japan’s TeamLab Bringing Permanent Digital Art Exhibition Space to California

Set to open in 2030, TeamLab Anaheim will be the first permanent U.S. space for the art collective.

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Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Intel dashes hopes of quick turnaround in tech.

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Katseye’s Yoonchae Named First North American Ambassador for Dr. Jart+

The 18-year-old pop star adds a Gen Z angle to the Korean skin care brand.

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King Tides Inundate Streets and Flood Homes and Businesses on Both US Coasts

King tides have inundated parts of both U.S. coasts, flooding streets and sending seawater into homes and businesses in beach communities in California, Florida and the Carolinas. The tides began with the full moon earlier this week and could cause …

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LA approves initial $5 million to help Boyle Heights residents, businesses recover from Lineage fire

The approved funding is part of a larger $10.5 million proposal by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado aimed at recovery and street cleaning.

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Lawyers for ex-FBI Director James Comey will ask a judge to block Justice Department prosecution

Former FBI Director James Comey's lawyers will ask a federal judge to block the Justice Department from pursuing its third criminal case against the outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and frequent target of the Republican’s outrage

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Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham Lead Apple TV’s Gripping Serial Killer Thriller ‘Nocturne’: TV Review

Television has no shortage of thrillers, but the sinister twists and turns of Apple TV’s latest entry into the genre, “Nocturne” — based on Lars Kepler’s novels “Lazarus” and “The Sandman” — make it well worth your time. Created by Rowan Joffé, the series follows Jonah Lynn (Liev Schreiber), a former homicide detective turned recluse […]

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Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate

Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. "I'm terrified," a man shouted. "AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." Collins brushed off the outburst, tying the man to her Democratic challenger, […] Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. "I'm terrified," a man shouted. "AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." Collins brushed off the outburst, tying the man to her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson. But the fear echoing through the auditorium wasn't so easily dismissed. Just days before voters head to the polls, the rapid expansion of resource-hungry data centers has exploded into o

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Measure P in Marin, Why School Board Races Matter, and the Fate of the Historic Dunsmuir Estate

In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, we discuss Marin County’s Measure P, a parcel tax to increase access to childcare, and why school board races might actually be more important than you think. We also discuss the fate of the iconic Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate just south of Oakland. Some say the … Continue reading Measure P in Marin, Why School Board Races Matter, and the Fate of the Historic Dunsmuir Estate →

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Medicare Drug Plans Are Hiking Premiums While Trump Claims Victory on Medicine Prices

Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their average monthly premiums rise by 50% in 2027, a new analysis finds. But enrollees can avoid the average increase by switching to lower-cost plans.

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Meet the Women Changing the Face of Mariachi in San Antonio

Mariachi is getting a remix as all-female bands bring pop hits and women’s perspectives to the Mexican tradition. Just don’t call them a girl group.

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MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and M+ Will Treat Their Holdings as One Collection in Unprecedented Alliance

“If we succeed, we will be more than the sum of our parts, and I think that is something quite new,” Pompidou president Laurent Le Bon said.

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More roads reopen after flooding in Corte Madera, Mill Valley

More streets in Corte Madera and Mill Valley reopened Thursday evening after flooding was reported around Marin County amid a Coastal Flood Advisory issued by the National Weather Service that has been extended through Sunday around the Bay Area. Local police in Mill Valley, Larkspur and Corte Madera reported flooding Thursday afternoon. The advisory from […] The post More roads reopen after flooding in Corte Madera, Mill Valley appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Move Over Collagen. Is Elastin Beauty’s Next Big Thing?

As collagen claims become commonplace, beauty brands are looking to elastin for the next big skin longevity story.

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Musk and Zuckerberg echo Trump's push to rebrand AI as 'super intelligence' on earnings calls. Others did not

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX adopted President Trump's preferred "super intelligence" term on their third-quarter earnings calls.

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My Chemical Romance Tap Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers as Voices in Emotional Animated Short ‘Prelude to the End’: Watch

The visually stunning 7-minute film from visual artist Lauren Tsai also features voice work from Hideo Kojima and John C. McGinley.

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My First Job in Fashion: Linda Fargo

Fargo, who will receive the CFDA Founder’s Award on Monday, got her start in the display department at Macy’s — a role that eventually landed her a job at Bergdorf Goodman, where she’s worked for three decades.

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My father has early Alzheimer’s and his caregiver is using his debit card for DoorDash. What can I do?

“I suspect the live-in caregiver is benefiting from my parent’s generosity.”

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Netanyahu's party claims Israeli election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

Results released by election officials on Thursday showed Netanyahu's bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member assembly, well below the 68 seats it had controlled at its peak in the previous parliament.

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Patrick Stewart’s Career Was a Rare and Thrilling Marriage of the Prestigious and the Populist

Stewart's classical theater chops invested genre film and television roles with unlikely dramatic weight, psychological depth and piercing feeling.

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Phoebe Bridgers and Billie Eilish Lend Their Voices to My Chemical Romance’s New Short Film

The band made the animated “Prelude to the End” with visual artist Lauren Tsai

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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US election

The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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Pre-Halloween, Heidi Klum Embraces Pumpkin Orange for a Family Night Out

Queen of Halloween Heidi Klum is getting into the spirit a little early, with a spectacularly ruffled look and three of her children in tow.

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Puma Sales Slump Continues in Q3, Company Revises Guidance

The German sportswear brand, which is working through a reset, saw sales fall 5 percent in the third quarter.

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Record Binance Hack Shows No Crypto Firm Is Too Big to Breach

A security breach at Binance involving up to $6.3 billion is the biggest crypto hack on record, raising fresh questions about the industry’s ability to protect digital assets as it seeks to woo traditional finance. The incident at the world’s …

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Review: You Can See Everything blurs the view of Elizabeth Holmes' deceit

Disgraced founder of Theranos has some people falling for her act all over again.

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Rock Singer Bára Basiková Lived Her Traumas in the Public Gaze, Documentary Director Helena Třeštíková Says

“Bára Basiková is a truly fascinating singer,” says Czech documentary filmmaker Helena Třeštíková, who was honored for her contribution to the genre at this week’s Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival. Her subject for the 50-year time lapse docu “Bára – Diary of a Rockstar,” Basiková sang in rock bands before the Velvet Revolution, including Precedens and […]

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Rocket Report: Winter is coming for Themis; Cowboy Space adds iron to the fire

It's been a good week for ULA, with big NASA contract, Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.

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Rom-Com ‘Eavesdropping’ Tests the Future of Scripted Social Video

The romantic comedy “Eavesdropping” has all the ingredients of a traditional TV series: recurring characters, serialized storylines and a will-they-or-won’t-they relationship at its center. But you won’t find it on a streaming service or a TV network. Created by Nicolas Alayo, Kaleigh Howland and Christian Sullivan, who also all act in the series, “Eavesdropping” unfolds […]

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Roof of a water tower in Manhattan where a rare family of barn owls nested removed

The roof of a water tower atop a building in Manhattan’s Upper West Side that was home to a family of celebrity barn owls has been removed

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Rosalía Addresses Spain’s Train Disaster at WSJ. Magazine’s Innovator Awards

“Sending my condolences to all the people affected by the accident that recently occurred in my country,” Rosalía said from the podium.

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Russell Brand’s Defense in Rape Trial Is ‘A Lot of Half-Truths, but Spun Into Lies,’ Prosecution Claims in Closing Argument

Russell Brand’s defense in his London rape trial was “a lot of half-truths” that were “spun into lies,” the prosecution said on Friday in its closing argument. Brand has been charged with with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to […]

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Sam Altman sympathizes with mathematicians, but says OpenAI’s math onslaught won’t stop

After months of bombarding mathematicians with a relentless stream of AI-generated results, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he sympathizes with researchers struggling to make sense of it all. But he has no intention of stopping - and hints there could be much more to come from the company's stockpile of discoveries. "I think, on net, […] After months of bombarding mathematicians with a relentless stream of AI-generated results, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he sympathizes with researchers struggling to make sense of it all. But he has no intention of stopping - and hints there could be much more to come from the company's stockpile of discoveries. "I think, on net, the world deserves to understand how the universe works," Altman said during an episode of the Cheeky Pint podcast released Thursday. "But I do have empathy for the method." His comments mark one of the first times the OpenAI ch

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Sarah Pidgeon Is Staying True to 2026’s Biggest Lip Trend

“Love Story” star Sarah Pidgeon kept things soft around the edges for an evening at the Time100 Next Event last night.

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Several people in Alameda County detained by ICE in possible enforcement uptick

Several people in Alameda County have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials during an apparent uptick in federal immigration enforcement activity over the past two weeks. At least eight people in the county have been picked up off the street by ICE since Oct. 16, two of whom required hospitalization after being […] The post Several people in Alameda County detained by ICE in possible enforcement uptick appeared first on Local News Matters .

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Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan Starrer ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ to Mark 30th Anniversary at Edinburgh Film Festival With Karan Johar

“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” Karan Johar’s first film as director, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, will screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2028 to celebrate its 30th anniversary, with Johar set to attend. Johar received the invitation earlier this week at a meeting he hosted at the Mumbai offices of […]

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Silicon Valley wants you to invest in miracles

Investing in any stock is kind of like gambling in the sense that you're betting your money on a company's future performance. But how do you bet on a technology that could, in the worst-case scenario, "pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity," or best case, "bring forth an age of miracles"? To some extent, […] Investing in any stock is kind of like gambling in the sense that you're betting your money on a company's future performance. But how do you bet on a technology that could, in the worst-case scenario, "pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity," or best case, "bring forth an age of miracles"? To some extent, Anthropic suggests in a letter at the top of its S-1 filing, you have to just believe. Anthropic's 335-page S-1 prospectus, filed Monday, is part of a steady hype escalation in Silicon Valley's interactions with Wall Street. In some ways, it's not ev

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Silicon Valley’s ‘in-flight magazine’: Colossus gives moguls the coverage they crave

A venture capitalist’s glossy quarterly wants to be The New Yorker for tech billionaires.

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Skechers Celebrates Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or With A Limited Run of 73 Gold Boots for His 73 Goals

The English was also give a one-of-one pair made with real gold.

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Skid Row Tap Broadway Star of ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark’ As New Lead Singer

Justin Sargent made his official debut on Thursday (Oct. 29) with a wailing cover of The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again."

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SoCal artist says Trump administration used her fan art: 'I did not and would never consent'

Devin Elle Kurtz soon took to social media saying: "I did not and would never consent to this administration running my fanart through AI and posting it."

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Stand Atlantic Bag First ARIA No. 1 With ‘GODBREATH’

The Sydneysiders becomes the fourth Australian rock act to lead the national chart in 2026.

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Swiss central bank posts bumper $23bn profit thanks to gold, foreign assets

Unlike other major central banks, the Swiss National Bank has a significant equity portfolio.

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Tech giants need legacy businesses to keep growing as they pour trillions into the AI buildout

Hyperscalers continue spending big on artificial intelligence, putting pressure on their legacy businesses and impacting their free cash flow.

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The Apple Pencil turned the Duo into my new favorite notebook

Apple's $2,000 folding phone is a surprisingly good stand-in for a $20 notebook. Believe me; nothing gets me going quite like a new notebook. This one will be different, I think. This time, I really will take it everywhere. Inspiration can strike at any moment, and you have to be ready, says David Sedaris in […] If not notebook, why notebook shaped? Apple's $2,000 folding phone is a surprisingly good stand-in for a $20 notebook. Believe me; nothing gets me going quite like a new notebook. This one will be different, I think. This time, I really will take it everywhere. Inspiration can strike at any moment, and you have to be ready, says David Sedaris in that one MasterClass I watched on a flight. With this one special new notebook, I will see the world differently. I'll steal moments for myself to write, rather than pulling out my phone to scroll at every opportunity like a trained

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The Best Travel Jeans, According to Vogue Editors

Yes, you can wear jeans on the plane—here's how to find your most comfortable fit, plus recommendations from brands like Mother, Reformation, and Levi's.

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The DNA Kits Behind Viral Celebrity Family Reveals Are 65% Off Right Now: Shop Ancestry.com Deals Here

From Oct. 30 to Nov. 19, Ancestry.com is offering 30% off gift memberships and 65% off DNA kits.

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The HomeView and Echo Show 16 could be the family computers I’ve been asking for

Three years ago, I wrote an obituary for the smart display. The category - smart speakers with touchscreens attached - was stuck with a few underpowered gadgets from Google and Amazon that tried to do too much and did too little well. Back then, I also laid out what they needed to do to improve. […] Three years ago, I wrote an obituary for the smart display . The category - smart speakers with touchscreens attached - was stuck with a few underpowered gadgets from Google and Amazon that tried to do too much and did too little well. Back then, I also laid out what they needed to do to improve . This month, Apple and Amazon launched new smart displays that check nearly every box on that list. Based on my brief hands-on time with Apple's first smart display, the $299 HomeView , and Amazon's $499.99 Echo Show 16, a ground-up rebuild of its smart display line, these could finally turn th

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The Valkyries are 40 minutes from a title — or heartbreak. Here’s what has to change

A slow start doomed Game 6. Now the Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

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The man who exposed Elizabeth Holmes has a warning about AI

Tyler Shultz knows a thing or two about fraud. He says the AI money boom is the perfect setup for the next Theranos.

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The persisting paradox of men’s health

A new series in The Lancet argues for the need to investigate a paradox of men’s health: why men experience worse health outcomes than women, even though they hold undeniable…

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The police said Sandra Birchmore's death was a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder

A former Massachusetts police detective is being tried on charges that he killed a pregnant woman to hide that he had begun sexually abusing her when she was 15

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The touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen

Apple's long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here. I got to try this MacBook that, according to the last two Apple CEOs, shouldn't exist. The most surprising thing is how normal it is. The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display (what a name) has one of the nicest screens I've seen on a laptop. The […] Touch ‘em if you got ‘em. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Apple's long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here. I got to try this MacBook that, according to the last two Apple CEOs , shouldn't exist. The most surprising thing is how normal it is. The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display (what a name) has one of the nicest screens I've seen on a laptop. The current Mini LED MacBook Pros are great, but the OLED has those even inkier blacks. It also gets super bright, with incredibly rich colors and infinite contrast. Apple calls it a "reference-caliber displa

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This Skincare Disruptor From Kyoto Is Looking to Take J-Beauty Global

An unlikely Japanese beauty brand is winning over celebrities and retailers with its traditional fermentation techniques. As the government revises its strategy to boost cultural exports, it may be an opportune time for expansion.

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This credit card is the ‘best weapon’ to fight debt while interest rates keep climbing

After September’s rate hike and another projected increase in December, borrowing costs are expected to keep climbing for Americans carrying a credit-card balance.

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This one chart tells you everything you need to know about Exxon, Chevron and BP’s forecast-beating earnings

One slide in ExxonMobil’s investor presentation after its third-quarter earnings explains the financial situation for the integrated oil giants very neatly.

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Title Pages: Fall reads

Books from local authors that offer fantasy, history, thrills and finding joy. The post Title Pages: Fall reads appeared first on The Almanac .

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Trucordia streamlined insurance workflows to give staff time back

Imagine every email arrives in your inbox with a timer. When tools don’t work together, minutes can be lost on simple requests like updating policy information. Holly Sutherland, agency management coordinator at Trucordia’s Midwest office, said some servicers wrote notes …

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Trump to End Restrictions on Methane From Oil and Gas Drilling

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is “terminating” a Biden-era rule that aimed to cut planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling. Trump said during a campaign rally in Texas that the change would save companies …

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Trump, Vance scrap planned appearances in final stretch of midterm campaign

Trump and JD Vance have canceled planned appearances across three states, reducing in-person campaigning in the final days before midterm elections.

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Wall Street braces for Democratic gains as 2026 midterm election nears

Investors are preparing for a blue wave in the midterm election on Tuesday that will determine who controls Congress for the remainder of President Trump's term.

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Watch My Chemical Romance and Lauren Tsai’s Otherworldly Short Film Featuring Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers

The video soundtracks "The End," the first song from The Black Parade

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West Marin town hall advises residents on El Niño storm risks, preparations

Road closures, evacuations, failed septic systems and landslides were some of the dire warnings covered in a West Marin El Niño town hall meeting this week in Point Reyes Station. The event Tuesday at the Dance Palace featured a panel of Marin County emergency preparedness officials and Supervisor Dennis Rodoni, who represents West Marin. “Our […] The post West Marin town hall advises residents on El Niño storm risks, preparations appeared first on Local News Matters .

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What is Lewy body dementia? About the condition Patrick Stewart had

British actor Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at 86.

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Bay Area

What to know about the US economy as midterm elections near

The economy ranks as a top concern among voters as campaigns race toward the midterm elections early next month.

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Why Intel’s stock is sinking toward its worst day in two years — and a $128 billion wipeout

Intel’s PC business is under pressure as memory-chip prices dent demand and as corporate IT teams have less budget for laptops.

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Wikipedia’s operator says a bad AI copyright ruling could threaten the open web

The Wikimedia Foundation is staking out a middle ground in a group of landmark AI copyright cases, pushing courts to legally protect large language models (LLMs) training on copyrighted work - but not chatbots regurgitating that work to users. An overly black-and-white ruling, it says, could either deprive Wikipedians of useful AI-based tools or endanger […] The Wikimedia Foundation is staking out a middle ground in a group of landmark AI copyright cases, pushing courts to legally protect large language models (LLMs) training on copyrighted work - but not chatbots regurgitating that work to users. An overly black-and-white ruling, it says, could either deprive Wikipedians of useful AI-based tools or endanger the open web. In an amicus brief filed Friday, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia weighed in on a set of lawsuits pitting publishers including The New York Times against OpenAI and

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Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 2:50AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches, with up to 16 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 3:33AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches between 7500 and 9500 feet, and up to 11 inches above 9500 feet. * WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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Yoonchae’s Glass Skin Secret, Revealed

The pop star on life as a blonde, YouTube beauty tricks, and her new partnership with Dr. Jart.

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Your Phone Knows You’re at the Doctor, and Data Brokers Do, Too — Then Profit From It

The Federal Trade Commission told a data company it could no longer sell data it collected from hundreds of millions of Americans’ mobile devices when people visited hospitals, dialysis clinics, or abortion clinics. But little is stopping other companies from doing so. In the absence of federal protections, some states are passing their own rules.

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Your last-minute guide to L.A. County Superior Court judge elections

Voters decide four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, choosing who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.

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Your last-minute guide to Proposition 3, the other tax-the-rich measure

There is a ballot measure besides Proposition 40 that also would tax California's wealthiest citizens. What you need to know about Proposition 3.

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Your last-minute guide to Proposition 38: Research funding for immunology, immunotherapy

Proposition 38 asks voters to approve $8.4 billion in funding for immunology and immunotherapy research that aims to cure and prevent cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

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Your last-minute guide to Proposition 44: Health center spending

Proposition 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."

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Your last-minute guide to Proposition 45: CEQA and data centers

Backers say the California Environmental Quality Act is a vital tool for environmental review. Critics say CEQA is too often used to slow down needed housing. Enter Proposition 45.

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Your last-minute guide to Proposition 5: Changing how recall elections work

With Proposition 5, voters will consider significant changes to recall rules for elected officials in California.

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Your last-minute guide to Propositions 40, 41, 42: The billionaire battle

Proposition 40 would affect hundreds of billionaires. Foes have funded two measures that could stymie 40 even if it passes.

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California

Your last-minute guide to in-person voting for California's general election

Everything you need to know about how to vote last-minute in the 2026 California general election, including how and where to register, check your status and more.

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Your last-minute guide to obscure but important L.A. County election races

There are some obscure races that are important on the L.A. County ballot. Here are seven to keep an eye out for.

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Your last-minute guide to the L.A. Community College District elections

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation. Voters will elect three members to the board.

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Technology

Zadig & Voltaire Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear

Zadig & Voltaire Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear

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‘American Horror Story’ Finale: Paul Anthony Kelly on the Season 13 Ending and Whether He’ll Return

The 'Love Story' star speaks with THR about playing young Mr. Nas and his reaction to this season's conclusion: "I was flabbergasted."

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‘Fancy cars hold no appeal’: We have a 99% chance of outliving our life savings. Why not spend, spend, spend?

“I’m 68, she’s 74, and we’re both in good health. We married later in life and have no children.”

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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’: First Reactions

The sequel to the critically-acclaimed and Oscar-winning 'Godzilla Minus One' will hit theaters in Japan on Nov. 3 and North America on Nov. 6.

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‘Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter’: 5 Best Moments From the PBS Special: ‘Those Songs Are So Timeless; So Rich’

"They're the American songbook of my lifetime,” Vince Gill says in the special.

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‘One Common Goal’: Macklemore, Aurora, and More Unite in Paris for Free Palestine Tour

The Seattle rapper arrived in Paris for the charity concert series’ second stop after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour for “free Palestine” statements

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‘One-of-a-Kind’: Alcatraz Closure Spirals Tourists’ Plans

The island is scheduled to reopen Nov. 18 but could be extended due to bad weather.

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‘We were blindsided’: Popular Mediterranean restaurant forced out by landlord

Oasis Grill closed its 1st Street location Thursday after losing its lease.

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