Bay Area man arrested on federal charges related to siege of U.S. Capitol:

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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually: A new rule in California aims to limit health care price increases to just 3% each ...

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PG&E CEO defends rising electricity bills as profits increase: Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced a 28% rise in profits in the first quarter of 2024 compared ...

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Tesla plans huge Bay Area job cuts, including at Fremont car factory: Tesla has decided to slash well over 2,700 Bay Area jobs, including layoffs at the ...

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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies

Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.

Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.

Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.

Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.

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Why Your Vet Bill Is So High: Corporations and private-equity funds have been rolling up smaller chains and previously independent practices.

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Saying goodbye to the Burger Pit, another classic San Jose joint: As the last restaurant of the once-large chain closes its doors after 71 years ...

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Quick Glance: Farewell to Burger Pit: A Final Day of Memories

Kevin Ashford arrived at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the first in line for the Burger Pit's last day on Blossom Hill Road.

The Burger Pit, the last location of the iconic South Bay chain, ran out of takeout containers, milkshakes, and phone service on Monday.

Over 30 people had gathered in line by 11 a.m., an hour before the final opening, eager to witness the depletion of supplies.

Memories made at family restaurants like these are not listed next to steaks, salads, and burgers on the menu. They are the true main courses.

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TikTok ban puts jobs of thousands of US workers in jeopardy, California senator warns

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Insurers' climate alliance relaunches after member exodus: A global insurance coalition intended to help curb the sector's greenhouse gas emissions has ...

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Two Powerball players just miss $103 million jackpot — but still win big in US

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Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces bill to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California

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Is California really a high-tax state? New findings question that claim

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Bay Area Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi gets her own Barbie doll: Kristi Yamaguchi, a figure skating star from the Bay Area, has inspired a Barbie doll in her ...

Quick Glance: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi Honored with Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Mattel has released a new doll in the famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi's likeness that pays homage to her victorious performance at the 1992 Olympics.

Timed for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the doll features details like Yamaguchi's gold ribbon in her hair, her celebratory bouquet, and white skates.

Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating, has transitioned her success into becoming a bestselling author and advocate for children's literacy.

The toymaker's latest launch is part of its Inspiring Women Series, honoring remarkable heroines and empowering young girls to dream bigger.

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NASA hears from Voyager 1, after months of quiet: NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 in a way that makes sense. The most distant spacecraft from Earth ...

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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration

After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.

NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.

Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.

Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.

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Disneyland adds another potential themed land to the mix: Encanto: A themed land based on the charmed and hidden mountain town of Encanto in Colombia is the ...

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Larry Webb's deathbed confession solves 2000 cold case murder of Susan and Natasha Carter, 10, whose remains were found hours after he died

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Sage Vegan Bistro owner faces backlash after going un-vegan: When chef Mollie Engelhart took to social media to announce that Sage Vegan Bistro would start ...

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California’s largest state development unveiled in Sacramento, honors legendary state worker

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Justice Dept. to Pay $139 Million to Gymnasts over Mishandling of Abuse Claims Against Dr. Larry Nassar

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Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop: Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is laying off more than 6,000 employees after reporting a 9% drop in ...

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Tesla Devil’s Slide crash: Hearing begins over accused driver’s potential admission into mental health diversion program

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FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...

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California was battery-powered twice last week: Giant, rechargeable batteries became the biggest power source for California on two evenings in the past week.

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Pearl Jam, Neil Young with Crazy Horse top the Ohana Festival lineup: The 8th annual Ohana Festival will return to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point Sept. 27-29.

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Jelly Roll's wife says remarks about weight sent him offline: Country singer and rapper Jelly Roll might look tough, with his intimidating size and face tattoos ...

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US CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted clinicians about risks ...

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FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday (Apr 23) ...

Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil

The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.

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'The Truth' 2x2 religious sect confirms police investigation: Former members of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse ...

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New bill aims to help Arizonans get abortion care in California

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FBI arrests Jan. 6 fugitive in Clearwater: Victor Sean Dennison, 49, failed to show up to his trial in June 2023, records show.

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'Plasmic Echo' was FBI code name Donald Trump's classified documents case: Former US President Donald Trump brushed off warnings that he could be charged for ...

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FBI arrests Plaquemines Parish man in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot: The FBI arrested a Buras man Thursday in connection with the Jan. 6 ...

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Man admits he was paid to kidnap Homestead woman in Central Florida, FBI says

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High school spring sports rankings: St. Christopher's Szymendera reaches 500 wins

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Gilgo Beach serial slayings investigators probe woods 50 miles away: report: The search of the woods off the Long Island Expressway near Exit 70 in Manorville ...

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Houston FBI searching for alleged fraudster targeting elderly people: FBI Houston announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the location and arrest ...

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VDOT warns of 'smishing' toll road scam: As if road tolls weren’t unpopular enough, now the Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be aware ...

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This Capitol rioter’s own messages helped the feds convict him of attacking police

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How did a Monet drawing stolen by Nazis end up in Louisiana? Now the FBI is involved.

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FBI demands payroll records of Texas border town: The FBI has subpoenaed payroll information for Progreso, a Rio Grand Valley town whose ex-mayor is under ...

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FBI chief warns on TikTok as US Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban ...

Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?

The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.

President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.

ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.

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What's happening in the Crystal Rogers' murder trial: court date, venue change: A Bardstown mom's disappearance from nearly a decade ago has seen significant ...

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Covington man pleads guilty to a felony charge in connection with Jan. 6 riots: Colby Purkel, 27, of Covington pleaded guilty to a felony charge in connection ...

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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-justice-department-settlement-3b760f3d317cbe18209aa02a611a298f

Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.

A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.

FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.

The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.

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California just went 9.25 hours using only renewable energy: California is breaking renewable energy records: Nearly every day for the last six weeks ...

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Tesla to lay off more than 3,000 employees in California, notices show Show more

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Superstar Shohei Ohtani: How the baseball unicorn got caught up in a multi-million dollar betting scandal

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PepsiCo's results beat as international demand, higher prices drive growth: PepsiCo beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday ...

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The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...

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Trump urged to return docs nearly a year before Mar-a-Lago search, FBI filing says

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63 Albertsons in California to be sold to C&S Wholesale if Kroger merger OK’d: The company did not specify which stores in California would be sold.

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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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California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says: California will conclude a two-year investigation into Exxon and the fossil fuel industry's role ...

reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/california-wrap-up-exxon-plastics-probe-in-weeks-ag-says-2024-04-23/

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PG&E’s CEO gets paid $17 million. Compare to other utility leaders: PG&E CEO Patricia Poppe made $17 million in 2023. See how she compares to other top utility ...

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Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say

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California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says: California will conclude a two-year investigation into Exxon and the fossil fuel industry's role ...

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Vegas-to-California $12 Billion Rail Line Kicks Off Construction: Brightline West, a $12 billion high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to Southern ...

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Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels

Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.

Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.

The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.

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Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says

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Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.

Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.

Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.

The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.

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Anaheim receives $3 million state grant to address homelessness near 91 Freeway: The $3,182,054 grant will help house 75 people living near the 91 Freeway and ...

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High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening - UPI.com

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Controversial ‘Civil War’ movie includes reference to ‘Portland Maoists’: Writer-director Alex Garland's movie, a grim depiction of a United States at war ...

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Have Disneyland Magic Key prices finally outpaced demand?: All four tiers of Magic Key annual passes went on sale in early March and six weeks later the three ...

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Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?

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Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says - UPI.com

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Sacramento celebrates Earth Day with live bats, salmon life cycle and composting

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China creates 'Information Support Force' to improve networked defence capabilities

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Trump was warned to return records to archives, unsealed documents say: “Don’t give them a noble reason to indict you, because they will,” an unnamed associate ...

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Gavin Newsom targets Arizona — and Alabama — over abortion restrictions: The Democratic California governor is launching a new ad in Alabama as he unveils ...

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20 years after death, Pat Tillman still inspires those who knew him well — and many he never met

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Coachella 2024: See No Doubt rock the main stage, again: The performed a mix of the hits and deep cuts that made the crowd beg for more.

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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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Tesla cuts price of Full Self-Driving software by a third to $8,000: Tesla slashed the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistant software to $8 ...

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California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...

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Quick Glance: Outlook on Labor Markets in California, New Jersey, and Connecticut

There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states, indicating a loosening of the labor market in parts of the country.

Connecticut joined California, Nevada, New Jersey, and Washington in the list of states where the ratio of jobless people per opening is one or more. Meanwhile, Arizona and New York are nearing parity with a rate of 0.9, according to February data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The ratio of one or more in some states suggests a dynamic in the labor market being monitored by Federal Reserve officials for potential interest rate adjustments. This trend aligns with a gradual cooling and lower inflation.

Nationally, the job market remains challenging, with job openings outnumbering unemployed individuals. The ongoing rate of 0.7 over 10 months implies the potential for every unemployed worker to find at least one available position.

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