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Aaron Sorkin to write film about January 6 and Facebook disinformation: The Social Network screenwriter is returning to digital chaos for a new film about how ...
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Aaron Sorkin to write film about January 6 and Facebook disinformation
Quick Glance: Aaron Sorkin Writing Potential Social Network Sequel
  • Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin reveals he is working on a new movie that could be a follow-up to The Social Network.

  • Sorkin blames Facebook for January 6 and plans to address how social media is impacting democracy.

  • He criticizes Facebook for tuning its algorithms to promote divisive content to increase engagement, neglecting the balance between growth and integrity.

  • While Sorkin's representatives have not responded yet, sources mention the project is in early stages of development with no attached studio.
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As pro-Palestinian protests sweep campus, student journalists are rushing to the big story and exams
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As pro-Palestinian protests sweep campus, student journalists are rushing ...
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Los Gatos: Ex-bakery employee buys Icing on the Cake business — recipes and all: New owner Maggie Raye vows to keep the 'fan favorites' in the bakery ...
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Los Gatos: Ex-bakery employee buys Icing on the Cake business — recipes ...
Quick Glance: Los Gatos: New Owner for Icing on the Cake Bakery - Including Recipes
  • In February, Lynn Magnoli announced after 39 years that she was putting her Icing on the Cake bakery up for sale to find a qualified successor to make the business thrive.

  • The quest for a new owner has come to a successful conclusion. South Bay resident Maggie Raye, who worked at the bakery for five years before taking a break, has acquired the beloved Los Gatos business and its recipes.

  • Raye reassured customers of her commitment to maintain the beloved fan favorites and is dedicating her initial days back at the shop to expanding her knowledge, learning the recipes, and reconnecting with the staff.

  • The longtime home baker Raye has now realized her dream of owning a bakery and intends to preserve and continue the business's traditions.
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16 million Californians use TikTok. Soon, it could go away. What would that mean?
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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Tesla slashes car and self-driving software prices after chaotic week: Three models are $2,000 cheaper in the US, while the self-driving software now costs $8 ...
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Tesla slashes car and self-driving software prices after chaotic week
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Sacramento is one of the best places to live in the nation, Money says. This is why
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Sacramento is one of the best places to live in the nation, Money says ...
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Curious cat Galena jumps into an Amazon box...and goes for a 650 mile journey! Cat jumps into an Amazon return box, travels to California
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LeBron James and Kevin Durant have never trailed 0-3 in the same playoffs. Will they both be swept? 🧹
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Apple’s (AAPL) OpenAI Talks Intensify as It Seeks to Add AI Features: Apple Inc. has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup’s technology to ...
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Apple’s (AAPL) OpenAI Talks Intensify as It Seeks to Add AI Features
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Reduce, reuse, resale : Sunnyvale nonprofit supplies leftover fabric, craft supplies at affordable costs
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Quick Glance: Efficient Use of Excess Fabrics and Craft Supplies by Nonprofit in Sunnyvale
  • Every year, significant amounts of fabric waste end up in Americans' trash cans, resulting in a substantial burden of 92 million tons of global textile waste.

  • In Sunnyvale, a nonprofit organization is dedicated to reducing this amount while also supporting local crafters.

  • Through weekly donations from dozens of showrooms at the San Francisco Design Center and community members, FabMo saves approximately 70 tons of material from the landfill each year.

  • The organization provides locals with a sustainable way to utilize materials, including aspiring textile and fiber artists or teachers in need of craft supplies.
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This is what it looks like when Google dances: Alphabet just reported a blockbuster quarter, and the narrative around the company is starting to shift.
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This is what it looks like when Google dances
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Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations: The market and kitchen locations achieved considerable growth over the past several years.
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Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations
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Ellen DeGeneres reflects on being the ‘most hated person in America’ in new stand-up show
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Quick Glance: Ellen DeGeneres reflects on toxic workplace claims aftermath
  • Ellen DeGeneres addressed the emotional toll of toxic workplace claims that led to the end of her talk show during a stand-up comedy gig in Los Angeles.

  • Reflecting on reports of a toxic work environment where Ellen DeGeneres Show staff anonymously made claims, the comedian discussed the image that emerged from the situation.

  • DeGeneres admitted the controversy took a heavy toll on her, making it difficult to continue her career.

  • Following an internal investigation into the allegations, the talk show parted ways with three producers and announced the end of the series after 19 seasons in 2022.
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Chris Pine’s latest red carpet look puts a new spin on ‘method dressing’: At the premiere of his new film “Poolman” in Los Angeles, Chris Pine stepped onto the ...
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Chris Pine’s latest red carpet look puts a new spin on ‘method dressing’
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It's official: San Diego's sports arena is historic: San Diego International Sports Arena, the imposing concrete venue in the Midway District and the long-time ...
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It's official: San Diego's sports arena is historic
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Ohtani homers as jilted Blue Jays fans fume: Shohei Ohtani finally landed in Toronto on Friday, but wearing Los Angeles Dodgers blue nearly five months after ...
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Ohtani homers as jilted Blue Jays fans fume
Quick Glance: Ohtani leads Dodgers to dominant win over sliding Blue Jays
  • Ohtani shakes off some of the loudest boos at Rogers Centre to homer in the first inning and later walk and score during a six-run third for the Los Angeles Dodgers' fifth straight win.

  • The Dodgers banged out 19 hits, including additional homers by Max Muncy and Will Smith, while knocking out Chris Bassitt in 2.2 innings, forcing manager John Schneider to run through five relievers before asking Isiah Kiner-Falefa to pitch the ninth.

  • The Blue Jays pursued the two-way superstar Ohtani intensely, but he ultimately chose the Dodgers, prompting the Blue Jays to shift their approach and focus on internal options like Addison Barger.

  • The Dodgers are in a league of their own in many ways, while the Blue Jays continue to work on their offense to get out of their current slump.
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Thick cloud of smoke settles over famous Oceanside Pier: Because an empty building catches fire, the fire department has to go on a large-scale operation at ...
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Thick cloud of smoke settles over famous Oceanside Pier
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‘This could be pretty big.’ California Garlic Festival moving to Merced County this summer
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‘This could be pretty big.’ California Garlic Festival moving to Merced ...
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Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope lands starting guard from recent Final Four team: Former San Diego State basketball guard Lamont Butler commits Kentucky ...
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Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope lands starting guard from recent Final ...
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The state of California has opened its huge new Sacramento office complex. Take our tour
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The state of California has opened its huge new Sacramento office complex ...
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Asana CEO accuses Tesla of being the next 'Enron': Asana founder Dustin Moskovitz called Tesla the next "Enron" and speculated that people "are going to jail at ...
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Asana CEO accuses Tesla of being the next 'Enron'
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FCC restores ‘net neutrality’ to ensure online level playing field: The FCC voted to reinstate rules that stop internet providers from boosting profits by ...
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FCC restores ‘net neutrality’ to ensure online level playing field
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
  • The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.

  • Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.

  • Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.

  • The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
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Kurtenbach: Why Ricky Pearsall is an A+ pick for the 49ers: San Francisco 49ers: The Niners shocked the NFL by taking Florida's Ricky Pearsall No ...
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Kurtenbach: Why Ricky Pearsall is an A+ pick for the 49ers
Quick Glance: Why Ricky Pearsall is an A+ pick for the 49ers
  • The 49ers picking Ricky Pearsall with their first-round pick at No. 31 deserves an A+ grade.

  • Pearsall was widely regarded as a standout player in this draft.

  • He is seen as a perfect fit for the 49ers' offense and has the potential to be a top player.

  • The selection of Pearsall significantly enhances the 49ers' wide receiver core in the short and long term.
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Warriors’ Steph Curry named Clutch Player of the Year: Curry led the league in clutch scoring this year
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Warriors’ Steph Curry named Clutch Player of the Year
Quick Glance: Warriors: Stephen Curry Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
  • Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, receiving the award on Thursday on TNT.

  • Curry received 45 of 99 possible first-place votes and a total of 298 points, surpassing DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

  • Curry led the NBA this season with 189 points in 143 clutch minutes, showcasing impressive shooting percentages from the field, 3-point range, and free-throw line.

  • Despite missing the playoffs, Curry is analyzing the game and planning to come back stronger next season with the Warriors.
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Safety regulator probing whether Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles with Autopilot was adequate to fix safety threat
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.

  • The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.

  • The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
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After a video image of Mark Zuckerberg went viral, all of a sudden people care a lot about how he looks. A doctored version of the photo with Zuckerberg ... Show more

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Ricky Martin Will Headline LA Pride 2024: LA Pride announced that Ricky Martin will headline LA Pride in the Park on June 8 at Los Angeles State Historic Park.
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Ricky Martin Will Headline LA Pride 2024
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California’s largest state development unveiled in Sacramento, honors legendary state worker
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California’s largest state development unveiled in Sacramento ...
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Eminem shares teaser for new album ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’: Eminem's first album in more than four years is coming this summer ...
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Eminem shares teaser for new album ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De ...
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Millions Have Been Set Aside To Get More People Online. Private Companies Want To Use It For LA's Wealthy Neighborhoods
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Millions Have Been Set Aside To Get More People Online. Private Companies ...
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Millions of high schoolers had their senior years upended by Covid in 2020. Four years later, as universities attempt to shut down or contain widespread ... Show more

Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy - The New York Times
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Art Schallock never pitched for his beloved San Francisco Seals. But as the Mill Valley native turned 100 this week, MLB’s oldest living player fondly ... Show more
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Man kidnaps ex and says he’s going to ‘skin her alive’ before fatal crash, WA cops say
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Man kidnaps ex and says he’s going to ‘skin her alive’ before fatal crash ...
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Morgan Hill set to receive millions for transportation updates: Morgan Hill is received $2 million in federal dollars to expand highway lanes and prepare for ...
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Morgan Hill set to receive millions for transportation updates
Quick Glance: Millions Allocated for Transportation Updates in Morgan Hill
  • Morgan Hill is set to receive about $2 million in federal funds for public transportation to support the planning of rail and highway expansions.

  • The city plans to expand the stretch of Highway 101 within the city and will receive $500,000 for this process.

  • Additionally, the city will receive $1 million to create an overpass or underpass for busy train crossings, as well as $500,000 for "Quiet Zones" to reduce noise disturbances from passing trains.

  • The funds were allocated by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 and are part of over $50 million for various projects in the district, including funds for housing, pedestrian crossings, and a police campaign.
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Lakers believe they 'have the talent' to beat the Nuggets: Even though they've lost 11 consecutive games to Denver, coach Darvin Ham and forward Rui Hachimura ...
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Lakers believe they 'have the talent' to beat the Nuggets
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‘Avengers Assemble:’ Five years after ‘Endgame,’ the box office needs more than just a blip
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Quick Glance: 'Avengers Assemble:' Five Years After 'Endgame,' Box Office Struggles Persist
  • Nearly a year after the premiere of 'Avengers: Endgame' on April 26, 2019, a viral clip circulated on social media, capturing the audience's reaction to key moments from the movie.

  • While the film industry has seen some recovery, studios like Marvel and the moviegoing audience still face challenges.

  • Marvel finds itself at a crossroads due to factors such as the pandemic, rise of streaming, and departure of iconic characters.

  • The movie business struggles persist despite occasional hits, reflecting the impact of shifting towards at-home consumption and the decline of shared cultural experiences.
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Photos and video show massive fire erupt at iconic Oceanside Pier in California: Crews worked to contain and fully extinguish the flames over night at the ...
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Photos and video show massive fire erupt at iconic Oceanside Pier in ...
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Tesla notifies thousands in Texas and California of impending layoffs: Tesla let thousands of employees in two states — California and Texas — know it will be ...
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Tesla notifies thousands in Texas and California of impending layoffs
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20 least-affordable US cities to buy a home are all in California: A California home costs 8.4 times income ($765,197 vs. $91,551) compared to 4 ...
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20 least-affordable US cities to buy a home are all in California
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Couple accidentally sent cat in Amazon package, arrived 6 days later: Galena, a Utah cat, was found in a California Amazon warehouse after being accidentally ...
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Couple accidentally sent cat in Amazon package, arrived 6 days later
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CEOs ask for patience on their big bets on AI: Right now, CEOs are betting big on AI, pouring vast amount of resources and money into the technology ...
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CEOs ask for patience on their big bets on AI
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
  • The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.

  • TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.

  • Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.

  • Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
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Peckham electrician runs his own company at just 23 years old: A Peckham electrician, who runs his own company at just 23, talks about how much he earns ...
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Peckham electrician runs his own company at just 23 years old
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Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend: Tech company’s shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly ...
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Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend
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Wesley Snipes is set to return to one of his most famous roles after 20 years: Blade could appear twice in the MCU in the future. According to an insider ...
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Wesley Snipes is set to return to one of his most famous roles after 20 ...
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Zendaya Is Making Tennis Trendy With These Stellar Press Tour Looks: The actress is gunning for an Oscar for her upcoming film, but her press looks have been ...
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Zendaya Is Making Tennis Trendy With These Stellar Press Tour Looks
Quick Glance: Zendaya, Luca Guadagnino, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on 'Challengers'
  • Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist star as entangled tennis pros in 'Challengers.'

  • Director Luca Guadagnino and the stars discuss ambition, jealousy, and the 'erotic amusement' of their new movie.

  • 'Challengers' raises questions about ambition and drive. Has Zendaya's relationship with her own ambition evolved over time?