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University of Southern California Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Protest
The 144-year-old Los Angeles institution has not had a reputation for campus activism, but it now finds itself embroiled in controversies over the war in Gaza.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
California restaurant owners describe new cost of business
California restaurant owners, including CEO of one of the largest El Pollo Loco franchises, explain how the new minimum wage is hurting business.ABC News - Top stories - California -
Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands
Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister.The New York Times - World -
Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands
The devastating rains also killed farm animals and destroyed thousands of acres of crops, while major highways were closed and rail services suspended.The New York Times - Top stories -
Photos of 2022 southern China floods passed off online as 2024 deluge
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Global heating and urbanisation to blame for severity of UAE floods, study finds
World Weather Attribution group says intensified El Niño effects caused torrential rain, but rules out cloud seeding as cause. Fossil fuels and concrete combined to worsen the “death trap” conditions during recent record flooding in the United ...The Guardian - World -
WWA Study Points to Role of Hot Oceans in Recent Dubai Floods
An international team of researchers found that heavy rains were intensifying in the region, though they couldn’t say for sure how much climate change was responsible.The New York Times - Science -
Tanzania floods and landslides kill more than 150 - PM Kassim Majaliwa
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What’s a ‘storm’? Butlin’s sues Aviva over definition after flood damage
Holiday group to go head to head with insurers in High Court after rains shut down Somerset resortFinancial Times - Business -
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
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Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100ABC News - World -
Old video of fish flopping in Georgia supermarket falsely linked to Dubai floods
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Deadly storms, tornadoes and flash floods hammer Plains states and Texas
Extreme weather that battered parts of the Midwest and caused death and destruction over the weekend turned to Texas overnight and will move into the lower Mississippi Valley on Monday, bringing the risk of storms and flash flooding.NBC News - Top stories -
Kenya flooding: Around 50 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town
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Emma Hayes sees Champions League dreams washed away in the rain | Sophie Downey
The Chelsea manager’s last tilt at the biggest prize to elude her ended in valiant defeat by Barcelona in the semi-final. As the rain relentlessly tumbled to the Stamford Bridge turf, Emma Hayes and her Chelsea players trudged forlornly around the ...The Guardian - World - UEFA Champions League -
Arizona House Votes to Repeal Abortion Ban
The state Senate will vote on the measure next week, and several Republicans have signaled they would join Democrats to support it, giving it a good chance of passage. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has said she would sign a repeal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forwardABC News - Health - California -
What to know about pro-Palestine university protests, from Texas to California
A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken into police custody.The Hill - Politics - California -
Chipotle says it’s seen no impact yet on consumers from California wage increases
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. rose after hours on Wednesday after the fast-casual Mexican food chain reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by demand for limited-time menu items.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Hippies Settled This Unusual California Community. Now Its Homes Sellfor Millions.
The Sea Ranch is secluded, architecturally distinct and doesn’t come cheap. ‘There’s no place like this anywhere.’The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
California Rule Seeks to Limit Health Cost Increases to 3 Percent
The stateHealth Care Affordability Board wants to cap annual health care price hikes with new five-year plan.Inc. - Business - California -
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by N.Y. court; California conviction stays
In a stunning reversal, a New York appeals court overturned the conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, citing errors by the trial judge.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - California -
WATCH: Mountain lion cub relaxes in hammock at California zoo
A foster mountain lion cub named Willow enjoyed relaxing in a hammock at the Oakland Zoo, where he and his sister, Maple, were welcomed in November after their mother was struck and killed by a car.ABC News - Top stories - California -
California Fast-Food Chains Are Now Serving Sticker Shock
A month after a higher state minimum wage for fast-food workers went into effect, consumers picking up burgers and burritos at chains in the Golden State grapple with prices rising at a faster clip than in other states.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
California Fast-Food Chains Are Now Serving Sticker Shock
A month after a higher state minimum wage for fast-food workers went into effect, consumers picking up burgers and burritos at chains in the Golden State grapple with prices rising at a faster clip than in other states.The Wall Street Journal - Business - California -
Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California
Protests against the war in Gaza are roiling college campuses nationwideABC News - Top stories - California -
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by N.Y. court; California conviction stays
In a stunning reversal, a New York appeals court overturned the conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, citing errors by the trial judge.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - California -
California restaurant uses robot to deliver food, clear dishes
Cajun Crack'n Seafood in Concord, California, has been using a robot to serve food and clear dishes. The robot, affectionately called Rosie, has become a customer favorite. Itay Hod reports.CBS News - Top stories - California -
Utah cat found safe in California after sneaking into Amazon return box
Galena survived six days of travel with no food or water before being discovered in relatively good shape by Amazon employee. In the famous Schrödinger’s cat hypothesis, a cat in a box is both alive and dead until someone looks inside – and in the ...The Guardian - World - California -
California moves to cut medicine prices with novel deal on opioid overdose drugs
US state to buy naloxone nasal spray from generics maker and distribute medication under its own brandFinancial Times - World - California -
WATCH: Mountain lion cub relaxes in hammock at California zoo
A foster mountain lion cub named Willow enjoyed relaxing in a hammock at the Oakland Zoo, where he and his sister, Maple, were welcomed in November after their mother was struck and killed by a car.ABC News - Top stories - California -
California Disney Characters Follow Florida Co-Workers into Unionization
The California characters are seeking to organize with the Actors' Equity Association, whereas the Florida characters have been part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for four decades.Inc. - Business - Florida -
Campus protests threaten commencement ceremonies
Students at Columbia University and other schools are worried ongoing protests against the Israel-Hamas war could impact commencement ceremonies.NBC News - Politics -
MLB bringing back Players Weekend in August
For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Pennsylvania brings protest votes to center stage
Beneath the surface of Pennsylvania’s mostly sleepy primary was a trend that's stalked Joe Biden and Donald Trump across the country: a substantial protest vote.NBC News - Politics -
Pennsylvania brings protest votes to center stage
Beneath the surface of Pennsylvania’s mostly sleepy primary was a trend that's stalked Joe Biden and Donald Trump across the country: a substantial protest vote.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden must bring the fight to the battleground states
Joe Biden must tout his successes even more aggressively. He must adopt a more populist Bernie Sanders-like tone and rail against the excessive corporate profits and the Trump COVID-19 first term blunders that left the economy in shambles.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How Pulisic, McKennie are bringing the spotlight back to Serie A
Americans like Pulisic and McKennie, who could face each other Saturday, are helping boost the league's profile.ESPN - Sports -
Be a team player: bring all your selves to work
Side hustles, ‘slashie’ careers and complex lives make us captains of our own internal squadFinancial Times - Business -
Israeli minister will bring down Netanyahu if Rafah is not invaded
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