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University of California employees walk off jobs
Thousands of employees with the University of California (UC) are walking off the jobs as two unions and the university have been unable to reach a deal, potentially affecting research and hospital ...The Hill - 4d -
The cyber insurance reckoning: Why AI-powered attacks are breaking coverage (and what comes next)
Cybersecurity insurance is increasingly critical, particularly as AI transforms (and simplifies) hackers' methodologies.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Trying to cancel my washing machine insurance leaves me in a spin – the Edith Pritchett cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next
The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hipsABC News - Feb. 21 -
Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why
Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Delphi murders: For family of killed teen, the wait for justice was agonizing — and unsatisfying
Richard Allen was found guilty of murdering teenagers Liberty German and Abigail Williams eight years ago near a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, north of Indianapolis.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Singapore fund managers face lengthy licence wait amid surge in applications
Demand partly driven by Chinese quants expanding abroad after crackdown at homeFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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U.S. pilot of crashed WWII bomber "Heaven Can Wait" is accounted for
Airmen from other warplanes in the formation reported seeing "Heaven Can Wait" pitching up violently before banking left and plummeting into the ocean.CBS News - 6d -
Djed Spence waited two years for a start at Spurs. Now he’s indispensable
Neither Antonio Conte nor Ange Postecoglou were convinced by Spence but he’s showing his value now. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Red Djed Redemption. Return of the Djedi. The Walking Djed. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Dončić gets a triple-double, but closure with Mavs will have to wait
In an emotional showdown Tuesday in Los Angeles, Luka Dončić and the Lakers found a way past Dallas, yet the wounds from his shocking trade still linger.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
After waiting with bated breath, Wall Street absorbs Nvidia's latest earnings
Rarely has a single company's earnings report been so closely watched by Wall Street as a make-or-break moment for the broader market.NBC News - 5d -
Beloved bald eagles hoping for triplets as fans wait to watch eggs hatch
Bald eagle Jackie laid three eggs this year and, since then, she and her partner Shadow have taken turns keeping the eggs warm as thousands of fans keep an eagle eye on a live cam of the couple.CBS News - 5d -
Arteta admits Arsenal ‘lacked spark’ but face wait for Saka and Martinelli return
‘We have to generate more shots on target’ Martinelli has a ‘chance’ to return before Saka Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal “lacked that spark” in the goalless draw at Nottingham Forest that has ...The Guardian - 5d -
250,000 people 'waiting in line' for $5M Trump 'gold card’: Commerce secretary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday that 250,000 are waiting to get one of President Trump’s so-called “gold cards,” which the president pitched as a replacement for the EB5 ...The Hill - 4d -
Copper waiting to leave warehouses hits highest level since 2021
Traders prepare to deliver metal to US before imposition of tariffs as Trump’s plans distort mineral marketsFinancial Times - 3d -
‘The grapes won’t wait’: Lebanese winemakers fight to survive as war rages
Owners of vineyards in the Bekaa valley are focused more on Israeli air strikes than this year’s vintage. How are these family-run businesses coping?. In September Elias Maalouf and his father were ...The Guardian - 2d -
GOP rep calls US-Ukraine resource deal 'victim extortion'
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Sunday that forcing Ukraine to agree to a resource deal with the U.S. in exchange for the possibility of support against Russia is akin to “victim extortion.” ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
FBI searching for more alleged victims in deadly romance scam
The FBI is looking for more alleged victims of a Las Vegas woman they say was involved in a deadly romance scam. The suspect is accused of defrauding older men and causing the death of at least one ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Alleged Andrew Tate victims 'disgusted' by his departure from Romania
Matthew Jury, lawyer and representative for some of Andrew Tate’s alleged victims, said it was shameful that Romania had allowed the Tate brothers to leave the country and fly to the U.S. He also ...NBC News - 4d -
Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims
Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.The New York Times - 20h -
DOGE’s Latest Victim: Federal Tech Workers in Office 18F
Mark Cuban has some advice for the fired employees, who focused on tasks like building the login tool for key government programs.Inc. - 16h -
California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail
The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail projectABC News - Feb. 20 -
California family leaves the US, scared of potential ICE raid
A California family, fearful of immigration raids, has decided to pick up their lives and leave the United States.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study
Climate change-induced seawater intrusions are hastening the collapse of buildings in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria — posing threats similar to those challenging coastal California, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Takes Aim at $4B in Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The controversial transportation project is long-delayed. Can it stay on track?Inc. - Feb. 21 -
California wildfire aid will come with 'strings,' says Trump envoy Grenell
The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly wildfires, Trump envoy Richard Grenell said Friday. “The federal ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
California cracks down on social media-fueled skincare obsession
A new California bill aims to ban the sale of over-the-counter skincare products with active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid to minors, following a surge in young shoppers influenced by ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Over 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material seized in California
Investigators seized more than 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material from a residence in Northern California on Thursday, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
California judge testifies that he accidentally shot and killed his wife
A man accused in a shooting that killed two homeless people and wounded three others has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms
Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas. Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Newsom threatens to pull funds unless California cities crack down on homelessness
‘We’re not going to fund failure,’ says governor, who warned local authorities they could lose out on millions of dollars. California ’s governor warned cities and counties that they could lose ...The Guardian - 6d -
WATCH: Thousands of dolphins swim together in California's Monterey Bay
A rare "super pod" of around 3,000 dolphins -- including the elusive northern right whale dolphin -- went out for a swim, with many leaping through into the air.ABC News - 6d -
California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.Inc. - 5d -
California legislators propose bills to expand film and TV tax credit program
To address the flight of productions to other states and countries, legislators are proposing bills that they say will make it more attractive to film in California.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Boat Crew Spots Thousands of Dolphins in a California Bay ‘Superpod’
The bay looked “like it was boiling,” said a boat captain with a whale-watching company in Monterey Bay, Calif. He captured video of the dolphins swimming off the coast.The New York Times - 5d -
California Could Push Fast Food Minimum Wage Above $20
Business owners say it hasn’t been long enough since the $20 minimum wage went into effect to know its impact.Inc. - 4d -
In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.CNBC - 3d
