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California Rite Aid store taking extreme measures against shoplifting
A Rite Aid store in Compton, California, is taking a dramatic step to combat shoplifting by placing nearly all its items behind locked cases, including paper goods and potato chips. Elise Preston ...3 hours ago - California -
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California startup hopes weather balloons can help address global warming
A Northern California startup has taken on a controversial mission whose goal is to tackle global warming by sending weather balloons into the stratosphere that burst and release sulfur dioxide. ...4 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
Biden rolls out global Cancer Moonshot effort, targeting cervical cancer
President Biden announced Saturday a new program and funding for research on cancer surgeries as part of his administration's Cancer Moonshot initiative, aimed at reducing cancer deaths. "So I'm ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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California firefighter arrested in connection with starting 5 fires
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in August and September, investigators allege.7 hours ago - California -
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Why a California music lover is trying to sell his massive vinyl collection
For music lovers, the future is retro. In 2023, sales of vinyl albums grew for the 17th consecutive year, accounting for 40% of album sales in the United States. With no signs of vinyl sales ...13 hours ago - California -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
How Intel Fell From Global Chip Champion to Takeover Target
Strategic missteps and the artificial intelligence boom have combined to reshape the fortunes of the U.S.’s most storied semiconductor company.14 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Gordon Brown champions new funding push for global education
Former UK prime minister says ‘groundbreaking innovation’ in low-cost loans should be widely used in development finance17 hours ago -
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After their son is murdered by a neo-Nazi, a family turns grief into hope
Blaze Bernstein was stabbed to death by Sam Woodward in what prosecutors called a hate crime. More than six painful years later, Blaze's parents are honoring his memory.18 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
This is the most expensive U.S. city to retire—and it isn't in California or Hawaii
Spending your post-work years in these cities won't come cheap. Here are the 13 least affordable U.S. cities to retire in 2024, according to WalletHub.18 hours ago - California -
Wired - Tech
California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
A new study finds that the state should replenish groundwater aquifers to sustain agriculture.18 hours ago - California -
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Donor from ‘down the road’ saved my life after global search
Alison Belsham, from Newport, was twice diagnosed with leukaemia but is now cancer-free.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Can a traffic-free Oxford Street match its global rivals?
The London mayor has big plans for the famous shopping street. We look at how similar schemes in Paris, New York and Barcelona have fared. From the rooftop of London’s original John Lewis, the ...22 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs law to protect children from social media addiction
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law making it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent23 hours ago - California -
ESPN - Sports
Walker doubtful as Seahawks hope for W4 return
Seahawks running back Ken Walker III is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but coach Mike Macdonald sounded confident Friday that the team's top running back can return in ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK to resurrect ‘industrial strategy’ in bid for global funds, says Reynolds
Business secretary is ‘sick’ of France and Spain attracting investment that could come to BritainYesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Investors hope US rate cuts will provide lift for emerging market debt
Local currency bonds have lagged this year but Fed’s move is expected to ease pressure on developing nationsYesterday -
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8 firefighters hurt, 2 critically, in fire truck rollover crash
Eight firefighters were injured when the fire truck they were driving in rolled over as it returned from battling the Airport Fire wildfire in Southern California.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: ECU's Revel, top CB prospect, tears ACL
East Carolina's Shavon Revel Jr., one of the top cornerback prospects in the upcoming NFL draft, tore an ACL in practice and is out for the season, sources told ESPN.Yesterday -
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California firefighter accused of setting fires in wine country
A California firefighter was arrested on suspicion of arson in a series of small fires that burned in wine country in recent weeks, officials said Friday.Yesterday - California -
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A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double
The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Cal Fire Engineer Accused of Starting 5 Northern California Wildfires
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday on suspicion of starting several blazes in Sonoma County.Yesterday - California -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.Yesterday -
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Can debt relief help with your tax debt?
Dealing with overdue tax debt? There are debt relief options that can help — but they may not be what you expect.Yesterday -
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Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of Sept. 20Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs deepfake, other AI bills into law in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed multiple artificial intelligence (AI) bills aimed at preventing the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. Newsom's signature on the three ...Yesterday - California -
GameSpot - Tech
EA Sports College Football 25 Update Adds Defensive Plays And Addresses Player Fatigue
We're all tired, but a college athlete probably shouldn't be overly fatigued after a half of a game. That's why EA Sports College Football 25 is addressing the Wear and Tear mechanic in a new title ...Yesterday - College Football -
NBC News - Politics
Harris campaigns with Oprah; Trump addresses Jewish voters
Vice President Kamala Harris stepped out at a star-stubbed campaign event hosted by Oprah Winfrey Thursday night where she discussed abortion, immigration and more. Meanwhile, former President ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
UAE hoping to expand $1 trillion partnership with U.S. through AI, Investment
The visit is also expected to feature meetings with key U.S. business leaders and tech executives.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.Yesterday - North Korea -
The Guardian - World
If US Senators are openly Islamophobic, what hope is there? | Representative Ilhan Omar
Senator Kennedy’s remarks were just the tip of the iceberg. It is incumbent upon all of us to call out hate speech when we see it. On Tuesday, Senator John Kennedy told the only Muslim American ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Biden Will Take Cancer ‘Moonshot’ Global at Summit in Delaware
The president will join the leaders of Australia, India and Japan to announce a new initiative for reducing cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific, a region with especially high rates of the disease.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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UK thunderstorm warnings: Heavy rain, lightning and hail mark end of warm spell
The week is ending with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes with lightning, hail and heavy rain.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters
Authorities say eight firefighters have been injured in a severe highway crash involving a fire truck in Southern CaliforniaYesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
Weather tracker: Shanghai hit by its ‘strongest typhoon in 75 years’
More than 400,000 people evacuated, hundreds of flights cancelled and many roads shut due to flooding and winds. Typhoon Bebinca struck the east coast of China this week, making landfall near ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah bags $2.8 billion valuation amid sector troubles
Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey said the company would use the $210 million funding to expand its business and do acquisitions.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.2 days ago -
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8 firefighters injured in fire truck rollover on Southern California freeway
The firefighters had been battling the massive Airport Fire prior to the crash, officials said.2 days ago - California -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
KKR Secures About a Third of Fuji Soft, Dousing Hopes of Bidding War
Fuji Soft shares fell sharply on fading expectations of a bidding war after two key shareholders of the software developer agreed to KKR’s tender offer.2 days ago -
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U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the ...2 days ago