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USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
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USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed ...
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Alex Garland’s 2024 movie Civil War is not only about a divided America, it’s dividing American moviegoers. Here’s what you need to know about the new A24 ... Show more   www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-18/civil-war-movie-explained-a24-alex-garland
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The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...
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The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs
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What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries: Diana Goetsch spent months visiting red-state libraries to do presentations on the freedom to read ...
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What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries
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Editorial: Speaker Johnson's Ukraine aid bill better late than never: House Speaker Mike Johnson does the right thing allowing vote on separate Ukraine aid bill ...
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Editorial: Speaker Johnson's Ukraine aid bill better late than never
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
  • President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

  • Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.

  • The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.

  • Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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‘The Witcher’ will end with Season 5 on Netflix: 'The Witcher' is ending after its upcoming Season 5. The fourth and fifth seasons will be filmed back to back.
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‘The Witcher’ will end with Season 5 on Netflix
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Dickey Betts, the guitarist and co-founder of Southern rockers the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday of cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Show more   www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-18/dickey-betts-dead-allman-brothers-guitarist
Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
  • Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.

  • Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.

  • His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.

  • Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
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All we know about Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department': Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' arrives this week ...
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All we know about Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department'
Quick Glance: Insights into Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
  • The release of 'The Tortured Poets Department' by Taylor Swift has been filled with puzzles and Easter eggs for her fans.

  • The new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', signals a new era for Taylor Swift and features 16 tracks along with four bonus songs.

  • Florence + the Machine and Post Malone are featured artists on the album, with Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff serving as producers.

  • The album's unique title, 'The Tortured Poets Department', sparks speculation about Swift's past relationship and is accompanied by literary references.
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California sets limit for chromium-6 in drinking water: California has set a limit for the toxic heavy metal hexavalent chromium in drinking water ...
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California sets limit for chromium-6 in drinking water
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Ashanti and Nelly confirm engagement with baby on the way: Ashanti and Nelly confirmed months of pregnancy rumors in an ad for their diagnostics company ...
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Ashanti and Nelly confirm engagement with baby on the way
Quick Glance: Ashanti Confirms Engagement to Nelly After Pregnancy Announcement
  • Singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly are engaged, following the announcement of their first child.

  • Ashanti and Nelly, who rekindled their long-term, on-again, off-again relationship last year, have been inseparable since.

  • Nelly is already a father to two adult children and has adopted two more. This will be the first child for Ashanti and the third for Nelly.

  • The couple has had an eventful year, from public displays of affection in Las Vegas to sentimental moments on the red carpet.
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'Let her speak!' USC campus reels after valedictorian's speech is canceled: On Wednesday, a smattering of protesters gathered by the landmark Tommy Trojan statue ...
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'Let her speak!' USC campus reels after valedictorian's speech is canceled
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
  • USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

  • The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

  • The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
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'Ungentlemanly Warfare' review: Birth of British covert ops: Director Guy Ritchie isn't subtle but supplies this lesser-known chapter of spycraft with verve and ...
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'Ungentlemanly Warfare' review: Birth of British covert ops
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Judge rules against Bob Baffert horse entering Kentucky Derby: The attempt to allow Bob Baffert to run a horse in this year’s Kentucky Derby was denied in a ...
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Judge rules against Bob Baffert horse entering Kentucky Derby
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“When a guest assaults another guest, they’re escorted away from the park,” said one Disneyland cast member. “If a guest assaults a cast member ... Show more   www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-17/disneyland-cast-members-characters-union-election-nlrb-actors-equity
Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
  • Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.

  • The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."

  • A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.

  • Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
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Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts: The call to ramp up accountability is the latest example of Newsom pointing at local ...
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Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts
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Dodgers fan pulls switcheroo after catching Manny Machado home run: Dodgers fan Renan Zuniga was caught on national TV pulling a switcheroo with a home run ball ...
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Dodgers fan pulls switcheroo after catching Manny Machado home run
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Google fires 28 employees who participated in protest: The protests, organized by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, raised concerns about Google and Amazon's ...
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Google fires 28 employees who participated in protest
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UCLA suffers blow as star lineman Jay Toia enters transfer portal: Top defensive lineman Jay Toia announced his decision to enter the transfer portal ...
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UCLA suffers blow as star lineman Jay Toia enters transfer portal
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Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores: High school baseball and softball scores from across the Southland for April 17.
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Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores
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Opinion: The hush money trial isn't a good look for Candidate Trump: The goings-on inside and outside Manhattan criminal court won't win the scowling ...
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Opinion: The hush money trial isn't a good look for Candidate Trump
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Social video platform Triller acquired by Hong Kong-based company: Triller has long lagged rival TikTok in the social video market, but the company got a boost ...
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Social video platform Triller acquired by Hong Kong-based company
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A ‘cold-blooded killer’ called Smiley haunted L.A. How he finally faced justice: Jose Luis Saenz spent 14 years on the run after he was linked to a string of ...
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A ‘cold-blooded killer’ called Smiley haunted L.A. How he finally faced ...
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Supreme Court tackles homelessness case affecting California: Justices will consider whether cities may enforce laws against camping on public property ...
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Supreme Court tackles homelessness case affecting California
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David Fincher on the off-screen torture of making 'Seven': Known for his perfectionism, the director has sweetened his dark 1995 thriller (only slightly) for an ...
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David Fincher on the off-screen torture of making 'Seven'
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Signatures roll in for tough-on-crime ballot measure to reform California's Proposition 47
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Signatures roll in for tough-on-crime ballot measure to reform ...
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Arizona's abortion ban is worse than its 19th century origins: William T. Howell, who copied the 1864 law from California, was a progressive by the standards of ...
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Arizona's abortion ban is worse than its 19th century origins
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A guide to hiking Utah's Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park: In Fiery Furnace, a maze of red rock, slot canyons, towering arches and giant spires inside ...
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A guide to hiking Utah's Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park
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2024 Coachella performer Blxst's favorite bites at the festival: L.A. rapper and singer Blxst is a first-time performer at Coachella 2024. Here are the best ...
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2024 Coachella performer Blxst's favorite bites at the festival
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We created a bilingual guide for kids under 5 that highlights expert tips, must-read books and local resources to help you get your child hooked on reading ... Show more   www.latimes.com/about/reading-by-9/story/2023-09-14/a-guide-to-early-learning
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Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security's Mayorkas: Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a Cuban immigrant who grew up in California, is the first U.S ...
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Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security's Mayorkas
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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A Coachella Valley billboard reveals a political brawl: The billboards have become such a part of the region’s life that Bea Gonzalez, a Desert Community College ...
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A Coachella Valley billboard reveals a political brawl
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California may cut many new programs due to massive budget gap: Facing tough financial choices to close a budget shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts ...
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California may cut many new programs due to massive budget gap
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As avian flu spreads, a disturbing question: Is our food system built on poop?: News that Midwestern dairy cows may have become infected with avian flu by eating ...
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As avian flu spreads, a disturbing question: Is our food system built on ...
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Did USC go too far in cancelling valedictorian speech over safety threats?: Campus administrators nationwide struggle to uphold principles of free expression ...
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Did USC go too far in cancelling valedictorian speech over safety threats?
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Westside residents are fighting mass eviction in court.: Hundreds of tenants at the Westside apartment complex Barrington Plaza were served with eviction notices ...
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Westside residents are fighting mass eviction in court.
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Sophie Kinsella reveals she's had brain cancer since 2022: 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' scribe Sophie Kinsella reveals she was diagnosed with glioblastoma in ...
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Sophie Kinsella reveals she's had brain cancer since 2022
Quick Glance: Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor
  • Sophie Kinsella revealed her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an 'aggressive' form of brain tumor.

  • Known for the Shopaholic series, she shared her health news on social media, learning of her illness at the end of 2022.

  • Initially aiming to keep the news private to adapt to their 'new normal', the 54-year-old author opened up about her condition.

  • Following successful surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing chemotherapy, Sophie expressed gratitude towards her support system.
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Preschool, transitional kindergarten, child care: Terms you should know: Parents can choose from an assortment of early childhood programs, ranging from child ...
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Preschool, transitional kindergarten, child care: Terms you should know
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Firefighter crashed, exited Jeep before car fatally hit him: The California Highway Patrol says L.A. Fire Department recruit Jacob Fuerte was outside his Jeep ...
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Firefighter crashed, exited Jeep before car fatally hit him
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A pet cremation service is scamming customers, victims allege: Several people who hired We Care Pet Cremations say the company stole their money and never ...
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A pet cremation service is scamming customers, victims allege
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State faces mounting pressure to shore up unstable jobless aid fund: California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of ...
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State faces mounting pressure to shore up unstable jobless aid fund
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Sundance Film Festival could leave longtime Park City home in 2027: Though the festival is not definitely leaving Park City, Utah, after 2026 ...
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Sundance Film Festival could leave longtime Park City home in 2027
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Heidi Gardner on 'anxiety' after laughing in 'Beavis' sketch: Comedian Heidi Gardner says that an 'SNL' sketch focused on two 'Beavis and Butt-Head' look-alikes ...
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Heidi Gardner on 'anxiety' after laughing in 'Beavis' sketch
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Preschool or transitional kindergarten? What parents should know: Deciding between preschool and transitional kindergarten isn’t easy for parents ...
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Preschool or transitional kindergarten? What parents should know
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'Crazy Rich Asians' gets Broadway musical from Jon M. Chu: Filmmaker Jon M. Chu will find familiar material in his Broadway debut as he directs a musical ...
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'Crazy Rich Asians' gets Broadway musical from Jon M. Chu
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Olivia Munn ‘broke down’ seeing body after double mastectomy: Olivia Munn says recovery from breast cancer has been emotionally tough, but she's happy she got a ...
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Olivia Munn ‘broke down’ seeing body after double mastectomy
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The izakaya gets a buzzy L.A. makeover at Budonoki, with very good snacks and sake cocktails
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The izakaya gets a buzzy L.A. makeover at Budonoki, with very good snacks ...
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LAPD officer won't face charges for Burlington Coat Factory shooting: A Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a 14-year-old girl through the wall of a ...
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LAPD officer won't face charges for Burlington Coat Factory shooting
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Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play: The Clippers are hoping Kawhi Leonard (knee injury) will be in the lineup to open the playoffs ...
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Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play
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Why voters are right not to praise Biden's handling of the economy: 'More than half of us make less than the average U.S. income, but all of us pay almost 20% ...
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Why voters are right not to praise Biden's handling of the economy
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
  • A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.

  • In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.

  • Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.

  • The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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Hiltzik: Truth Social is another crummy Trump venture: Truth Social stock, down 70% from its peak last month, is another Trump product that makes its buyers look ...
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Hiltzik: Truth Social is another crummy Trump venture
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
  • The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.

  • Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.

  • The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.

  • Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
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DisneylandForward: What new attractions will come to Disneyland?: With the approval of DisneylandForward, new attractions and adventures will be coming to ...
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DisneylandForward: What new attractions will come to Disneyland?
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Journalist who accused NPR of liberal bias resigns from the network: Uri Berliner, suspended after his Free Press essay that said the nation had lost trust in ...
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Journalist who accused NPR of liberal bias resigns from the network
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
  • Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.

  • Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.

  • NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.

  • Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
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Could Caitlin Clark make the U.S. team for the Paris Olympics?: Before even playing a WNBA game, Caitlin Clark has become a key figure in the U.S ...
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Could Caitlin Clark make the U.S. team for the Paris Olympics?
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Abortion ban supercharges Arizona politics, challenging GOP: As abortion politics and policy clash in Arizona and threaten to sway the swing state ...
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Abortion ban supercharges Arizona politics, challenging GOP
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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Kate Beckinsale hints at ailment that hospitalized her: Kate Beckinsale wore a T-shirt emblazoned with 'Tummy Troubles Survivor,' an apparent reference to the ...
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Kate Beckinsale hints at ailment that hospitalized her
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Disneyland's $1.9-billion project is latest investment in Anaheim: The latest expansion project at Disneyland follows the opening of California Adventure ...
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Disneyland's $1.9-billion project is latest investment in Anaheim
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What a TikTok ban could mean for Latinx-owned small businesses: Latinx small-business owners say a TikTok ban would cost them a valuable marketing platform — one ...
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What a TikTok ban could mean for Latinx-owned small businesses
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Prep sports roundup: Hart earns 2-1 baseball win over West Ranch: Prep sports roundup: Eddie Gutierrez hits home run to help Hart stay alive in Foothill League ...
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Prep sports roundup: Hart earns 2-1 baseball win over West Ranch
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L.A. ethics panel approves fine for Leslie Moonves over LAPD interference: The panel previously rejected a proposed settlement of $11,250 for Moonves because ...
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L.A. ethics panel approves fine for Leslie Moonves over LAPD interference
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Campers can now glamp again in Yosemite National Park: The High Sierra Camps offer gourmet meals and showers to visitors who want an elevated experience in the ...
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Campers can now glamp again in Yosemite National Park
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Food truck kingpin arrested in Stanislaus County on suspicion of theft: Fernando Ochoa Jauregui, a Modesto-area builder of food trucks and trailers ...
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Food truck kingpin arrested in Stanislaus County on suspicion of theft
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Google employees protest company's contract with Israel: Dozens of Google employees staged sit-ins Tuesday in New York and California, calling for the company to ...
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Google employees protest company's contract with Israel
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
  • Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

  • The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

  • No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

  • The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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O.J. Simpson owed Goldman family millions. Can they collect?: Ronald Goldman's family may be able to extract money owed to them from a wrongful-death judgment ...
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O.J. Simpson owed Goldman family millions. Can they collect?
Quick Glance: OJ Simpson Cremated, Estate Attorney in Las Vegas Reveals Details
  • Former football star and infamous criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated at the age of 76 in Las Vegas, as confirmed by his attorney Malcolm LaVergne.

  • The cremation took place on Wednesday morning at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas, with few attendees present.

  • Simpson's ashes will be given to his children to handle as per their father's wishes, with no public memorial planned.

  • Simpson's children are the sole beneficiaries of his estate, as the attorney works to assess the value of his assets which may not cover the outstanding legal judgments.
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Dodgers shut out by Nationals, lose for fifth time in seven games: Landon Knack weathers a tough first inning in his MLB debut to pitch five innings for the ...
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Dodgers shut out by Nationals, lose for fifth time in seven games
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L.A. sheriff's deputy arrested, accused of stealing: An L.A. sheriff's deputy was charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor after prosecutors say she stole ...
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L.A. sheriff's deputy arrested, accused of stealing
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'Self-annihilation?' L.A. rabbi Sharon Brous wants to heal a 'world on fire.': Rabbi Sharon Brous is one of the most influential Jewish leaders in America ...
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'Self-annihilation?' L.A. rabbi Sharon Brous wants to heal a 'world on ...
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How DB DeCarlos Nicholson left home and found home at USC : Mississippi State transfer DeCarlos Nicholson finds himself among a suddenly crowded group of ...
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How DB DeCarlos Nicholson left home and found home at USC
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'Abigail' review: Kidnapping horror is a fanged 'Home Alone': "Scream" queen Melissa Barrera stars in a new horror-comedy from the Radio Silence filmmaking ...
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'Abigail' review: Kidnapping horror is a fanged 'Home Alone'
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L.A. bookseller paralyzed while protecting kids from argument: Luis Hernandez tried moving his car with his three children after seeing an argument outside his ...
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L.A. bookseller paralyzed while protecting kids from argument
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Camille Claudel exhibition at the Getty Museum is magnificent: Sculptor Camille Claudel was more than a tragic figure. Her art influenced her titanic mentor ...
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Camille Claudel exhibition at the Getty Museum is magnificent
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Sibling 'Sasquatch Sunset' directors cut their own indie way: The filmmaking brothers have found a deep emotional connection to a family of mythical creatures ...
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Sibling 'Sasquatch Sunset' directors cut their own indie way
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NASA takes ownership of space junk that crashed into Florida home: A piece of space debris that crashed into a home in Naples, Florida, last month was a piece of ...
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NASA takes ownership of space junk that crashed into Florida home
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Maynard James Keenan celebrates 60 by rocking out family-style with all of his bands for "Sessanta"
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Maynard James Keenan celebrates 60 by rocking out family-style with all of ...
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LAPD searching for suspects linked to several 'flash robberies': The LAPD is asking for help identifying up to 20 suspects linked to a series of recent 'flash ...
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LAPD searching for suspects linked to several 'flash robberies'
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Proposed budget would deny help to many autistic Californians: To ease the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to trim funding for some agencies ...
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Proposed budget would deny help to many autistic Californians
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Five takeaways at the midpoint of UCLA spring football practice: With UCLA halfway through spring football practice, here are five takeaways for the Bruins thus ...
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Five takeaways at the midpoint of UCLA spring football practice
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Closure of women's prison dubbed 'rape club' stokes new worry: Hours after officials announced the closure of the troubled Federal Correctional Institute in ...
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Closure of women's prison dubbed 'rape club' stokes new worry
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Marina del Rey gunman charged with attempted murder, assault: The Los Angeles County district attorney files felony charges against a man suspected of firing ...
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Marina del Rey gunman charged with attempted murder, assault