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A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion
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Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment 
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Elon Musk and Tesla: Is the CEO’s controversial behavior responsible for company’s struggles?
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Tesla: Influence of CEO's divisive behavior on company's challenges
  • The wealthiest individual globally freely voices his opinions, often sparking debate.

  • Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has attacked U.S. election integrity, embraced White-supremacist propaganda, and accused President Joe Biden of treason.

  • Experts suggest that Musk's conduct may deter potential customers, but larger issues impact his company. With growing competition in the electric vehicle market, his polarizing personality could lead to more significant long-term damage.

  • While Musk may be damaging Tesla’s image with some consumers, the primary focus remains on the product and its dependability. Many consumers do not base their purchasing decisions on the political views of the company's leader.
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House passes foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific after months of dithering
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Allred’s fundraising for Senate race passes O’Rourke’s 2018 pace: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first ...
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Allred’s fundraising for Senate race passes O’Rourke’s 2018 pace
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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment
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Veterans Need More Mental Health Care Providers in Rural Areas, Sen. Tester Says: Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the barriers faced by veterans in crisis, Sen ...
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Veterans Need More Mental Health Care Providers in Rural Areas, Sen ...
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California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...
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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...
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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid
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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...
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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest
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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Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...
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Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
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Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
  • Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.

  • The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.

  • Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.

  • Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
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Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences: The city is set to get more than $100 million in community benefits from Disney in ...
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Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new ...
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Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars: Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars. Here’s how far ridership has fallen
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Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars
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California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...
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California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No ...
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Former Marine sentenced to prison in Planned Parenthood clinic firebombing: A former Marine who firebombed a Planned Parenthood clinic in Orange County, Calif. ...
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Former Marine sentenced to prison in Planned Parenthood clinic firebombing
Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
  • A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'

  • Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

  • Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.

  • Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.
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Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost: Tesla mass layoffs slam Bay Area workers in Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, with over 2 ...
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Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost
Quick Glance: Tesla Layoffs Impact Bay Area with Over 2,750 Jobs Lost
  • Tesla mass layoffs hit Bay Area's Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, resulting in over 2,750 job cuts. The job cuts are part of a broader 10% workforce reduction at Tesla, affecting various locations.

  • The layoffs are set to commence on June 14, impacting employees across multiple sites in Fremont and Palo Alto. In addition, significant job losses will occur in Lathrop, Burbank, and Austin, totaling thousands of affected workers.

  • Tesla's decision to eliminate a large portion of its workforce stems from the need to reduce costs amidst industry challenges. CEO Elon Musk emphasized the necessity of these layoffs despite their impact on employees and communities.

  • The company's restructuring plan reflects a shift in focus and operational strategies to address market dynamics, including declining stock value and competitive pressures in the electric vehicle sector. Tesla's future direction aims to navigate these challenges while maintaining its position in the industry.
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana : Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated ...
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana ...
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Trump endorses Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick: Former President Trump officially announced his endorsement of Pennsylvania Republican Dave McCormick ...
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Trump endorses Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay
Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay
  • A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.

  • Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.

  • The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.

  • Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.
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Senate passes bill renewing key FISA surveillance power moments after it expires: Senate votes to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence ...
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Senate passes bill renewing key FISA surveillance power moments after it ...
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🔴 Live: US Senate to vote on wartime aid package for Israel, Gaza
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🔴 Live: US Senate to vote on wartime aid package for Israel, Gaza
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Forecast for Kari Lake turns chilly after Arizona's abortion disaster: Opinion: Ruben Gallego really should send a thank you note to Arizona Republicans for ...
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Forecast for Kari Lake turns chilly after Arizona's abortion disaster
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Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set: Videos on X showed Grimes visibly frustrated during her Coachella set and, at one point ...
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Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set
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Wisconsin Senate: Eric Hovde's brother bankrolling super PAC: Hovde, a wealthy banker, is spending millions of his own money on his campaign.
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Wisconsin Senate: Eric Hovde's brother bankrolling super PAC
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to ...
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
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David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 88: During his 34 years as an elected official, Mr. Pryor was sometimes said to be more liberal ...
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David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 88
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Schumer says Senate should ‘finish the job’ with foreign aid vote as Sanders seeks to strip funding for Israel weapons – live
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Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC filings : Federal Election Commission filings from the first quarter of 2024 show ...
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Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC ...
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US Senate to vote on Ukraine aid package after House's months-long delay
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US Senate to vote on Ukraine aid package after House's months-long delay
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Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident: In documents filed for Prince Harry’s eco-tourism organization, Travalyst ...
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Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident
Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.

  • It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.

  • Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

  • King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
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Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California : The vote by state lawmakers suggests a split over response to Israel-Hamas war.
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Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in ...
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Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis: California has recognized this urgency and in 2022 passed SB54, mandating a 25 percent ...
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Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis
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SF’s tiny cabins for the homeless with ‘insane’ cost finally open: A tiny cabin village is finally open after years of planning and controversy over the ...
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SF’s tiny cabins for the homeless with ‘insane’ cost finally open