Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to November’s general election on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. She is in a very competitive race for a second term as mayor, facing Democratic Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman and Republican Spencer Pratt, best known for his role on the reality television series The Hills.
If there’s one thing that’d convince someone to be mindful about their news consumption, it’s becoming the maligned subject of a political scandal at 24 years old. So when Google began offering news alerts in 2003, Monica Lewinsky made the deliberate decision not to partake. “In the first handful of years, when there was still
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Criminal complaints filed in Nebraska allege that Democratic Senate candidate Cindy Burbank and another candidate are running sham campaigns designed to ultimately clear the field for Dan Osborn, the independent candidate critics argue is effectively backed by Democrats. The filings accuse Burbank and Legal Marijuana NOW nominee Mike Marvin of falsely certifying to Nebraska election
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The first round of June Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in seven days. Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on June 10. The second round will go out on June 17 to those born between the 11th and 20th of
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Housing finance guru Bill Pulte captured President Donald Trump‘s attention by referring the commander in chief’s political enemies to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over allegations of mortgage fraud. But Pulte, a frequent flyer on Air Force One, has used his political savvy and Trump’s favor to leverage an otherwise lackluster role as Federal
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On Monday, SpaceX amended its initial public offering to state that water conditions—including water scarcity, regulations around water, and drought—could constrain data center development. It isn’t the only tech company trying to assess how water scarcity might impact its business. Water use is emerging as one of the most contentious data center issues. A recent
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Few things are more valuable in the Bay Area than real estate. In San Francisco, the median house price is now over $2 million. Last month, at least seven houses in the city sold for $1 million over the asking price, and buyers regularly offer to pay in cash or waive contingencies to stay competitive.
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A 2-in-1 for Apple Watch and AirPods Pro Scosche WatchIt Keychain Magnetic Fast Charger This genius small gadget is perfect for folks who love to travel light. It’s an Apple Watch charger with a handy carabiner to clip onto your key ring or bag strap. Rotate the magnetic pad, and a USB-C jack pops out
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, California — Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton whipped a standing-room-only election-night crowd into a frenzy when he revealed the lining of his suit jacket, emblazoned with the American flag on one side and the California flag on the other. Hilton, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, took the stage shortly after 10
Jordan vs. Algeria isn’t a soul-stirring World Cup matchup for most soccer fans. They’re the 63rd and 29th best teams in the world, according to FIFA rankings. The game will be played at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (officially called Levi’s Stadium) in Santa Clara, yet both nations’ diaspora are more heavily concentrated on
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