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2024 election updates: Kamala Harris secures delegate support needed for Democratic nomination; will speak in Milwaukee today
The Harris campaign says it raised nearly $81 million in 24 hours after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the race and endorsing her.
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Biden's 2024 campaign unraveled in 25 days. From debating Trump to endorsing Harris, here are the key events that led to his exit from the race.
In less than a month, Biden went from confidently committing to see his campaign through to election day to endorsing Kamala Harris instead. Here's what happened.
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What comes next for Diablo Canyon after a budget debacle and over $1B loaned to PG&E?
Tensions simmer around California’s largest single power source, amid calls for more transparency from PG&E and as batteries boost grid reliability
8 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
Glen Powell confirms that 'Top Gun 3' is in the works after the last movie made almost $1.5 billion. Here's what we know so far.
Glen Powell told a podcast there is a "date" for "Top Gun 3." Here's what we know so far about the sequel.
3 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I ate at Keens Steakhouse, the ultimate spot for 'power lunches' in NYC. It's a great value even if you're not doing business.
Located in New York City, Keens Steakhouse, is a historic landmark that's popular for expensive dinners and high-end power lunches. I found out why.
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Sacramento City Unified needs 270 special educators. How it plans to hire before school starts
The district is seeking people to fill vacancies across dozens of school sites.
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UC Davis Health breaks ground on 14-story expansion of Sacramento medical center
The expansion on its existing campus on Stockton Boulevard is expected to be completed in 2030.
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Boeing is running out of parking space – again
Parts shortages and delivery delays have left Boeing with around 200 jets sitting idle on airfields, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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A Southwest Boeing 737 Max was just 150 feet above the ocean before being told to pull up, reports say
The FAA is investigating after a Southwest flight headed to Tampa was diverted to Fort Lauderdale after reaching a dangerously low altitude.
2 min read - WorldINSIDER
Ukraine takes delivery of another Patriot air-defense system, as Russian attacks ramp up
The Patriot air-defense system has been a key request from Ukraine, to combat Russian attacks, but its allies have been reluctant to give their own.
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
VP Harris could face more scrutiny from GOP if she assumes presidency: expert
After suspending his re-election bid, GOP pressure for Biden to resign from the presidency mounts as the president has not been seen publicly since contracting COVID-19 last week.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Are chemicals still spreading near Placer County missile site? New probe data show the latest
The preliminary findings came from recently installed soil vapor monitoring probes.
4 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
Another closed session on Sacramento city manager pay? Put a fork in this idea | Opinion
The Sacramento City Council will hold another special meeting on compensation of Howard Chan and other top managers. Leave this for the next mayor.
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A Sacramento man died after he was strangled at jail. The Sheriff’s Office didn’t announce it
It was the first known homicide of a Sacramento inmate since 2019.
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Does Kamala Harris’ run for president throw a wrench in Gavin Newsom’s plans for 2028?
Gavin Newsom has spent the past two years swatting down rumors and questions about running for president.
4 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
New research suggests major change to ships' fuel may have kick-started a bizarre unintended effect: 'These kind of studies should in no way be seen as a way to say we should stop'
"I think everyone is pointed in the right direction here."
3 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
Here are all the dragonriders who might appear in 'House of the Dragon' season 2
The Blacks start recruiting new dragonriders in "House of the Dragon" season two. Here's who they might be.
5 min read - WorldINSIDER
The UK says it conducted a 'groundbreaking' trial of a laser beam weapon that can neutralize targets for $0.12 a shot
The UK's MOD said it test-fired a laser weapon that can track multiple targets and costs just $0.12 a shot, as nations look at ways to combat drones.
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Here are all of the dragons in 'House of the Dragon' and who they belong to
Is Vhagar or Vermithor bigger? Who rides Caraxes? Here's our guide to all the dragons you should know ahead of "House of the Dragon" season 2.
12 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Here's where Kamala Harris stands on tech issues including AI, Big Tech, and crypto
Vice President Kamala Harris is a former attorney-general of California and has a long history with the tech industry.
4 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I've traveled to some of Italy's most popular destinations. Here are 7 things I wish I'd known before visiting during tourist season.
Some of my tips for visiting Italy include not overloading on activities each day and making time to check out the less-popular spots.
5 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
American auto industry in midst of electric revolution: 'The EV market has hit an inflection point'
"Now you’re starting to see us transition to a mass market."
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Biden's feud with Musk is far from over
President Biden and Elon Musk have traded barbs for years. Musk's response to Biden's withdrawal is the latest sign of their feud.
4 min read - OpinionMiami Herald
Why on Earth did Teamsters boss praise anti-union Republicans at their convention? | Opinion
Sean O’Brien said all the right things to all the wrong people. Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and Josh Hawley’s record on worker rights is a disaster. | Opinion
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Former Kings player Sasha Vezenkov giving up millions in NBA money to return to Europe
The former EuroLeague MVP is reportedly returning to Olympiacos after one season in the NBA.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Tesla shareholders are pressing Musk to release new models
Investors are asking when Tesla plans to release new EVs in an online Q&A forum ahead of the automaker's upcoming earnings release.
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Bill Gates' company breaks ground on first-of-its-kind project — see how new technology could change the future of nuclear power
This groundbreaking project has the potential to be a real win-win for the community and the environment.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Delta has to manually reset each computer system affected by the mass IT outage
Four days after the IT outage, Delta Air Lines has canceled more than 5,000 flights, far more than any other airline.
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Randi Weingarten delivers 'unhinged' speech warning of 'fascism,' 'violence' if Trump is re-elected
American Federation of Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten gave a bombastic speech warning of "fascism" and "violence" if former President Trump is re-elected.
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Architects design home to blend in with the landscape: 'This project was about finding a way to live in harmony with the surrounding environment'
The innovative Creek Cabin offers a hopeful glimpse of the future.
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The long tale of the yacht linked to a Russian oligarch and abandoned in the Caribbean for more than 2 years finally draws to a close
A European buyer bought the 267-foot yacht, ending two-year saga involving ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev.
3 min read - BusinessFox News
Giant battery-powered dump truck dumps diesel for electric
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: We're witnessing the potential dawn of a new, cleaner era in mining as Hitachi tests the world’s first ultra-large, fully electric mining dump truck.
5 min read - OpinionSalon
The simple reason why Kamala Harris has Donald Trump running scared
Trump is terrified of Kamala Harris because she will put his violent misogyny in the spotlight
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What Kamala Harris’ 12 visits to Florida as vice president say about her agenda here
The vice president is no stranger to Florida, having paid multiple visits to the state to talk about climate change, gun violence and abortion.
4 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
What Coconut Memes Say About Kamala Harris’s Appeal to Young Voters
Harris’s new presidential effort exists in the context of all youth-driven campaigns that came before her.
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The Reporter Who Made Us Love Politics—or Tried
Walter Shapiro’s journalism was bighearted, clear-eyed, and guided by a deep reverence for the whole operating-level panorama of American democracy.
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The Irrepressible Walter Shapiro
A reporter who was cutting without being snarky, and sincere without being corny, my late friend pulled off a balancing act for 50 years that made him one of the great political journalists of our time.
7 min read - USThe New Republic
What Alice Munro Knew
After news of Munro’s betrayal of her daughter, it’s hard not to see a preoccupation with guilt and secrets in her later work.
11 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Mississippi Coast has over two dozen athletes featured in EA Sports College Football 25
Former South Mississippi standouts are officially in the game. See the full list here.
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A Californian details the pros of living in England and how the culture compares to the US
Andrea moved from the US to the UK. She explained the pros of living in London and why she thinks she fits better with English culture.
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My honest review of working at Amazon for 7 1/2 years as a software engineer
Pooya Amini worked at Amazon as a software engineer from 2014 until 2022. He shares the highs and lows of working for the tech giant.
8 min read - OpinionSalon
Aftermath of Trump’s assassination attempt: Republicans’ blindspot exposed
A circus cult in Milwaukee “rocked” a Republican revivalist convention — but their noxious leader did not “roll”
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It took less than 24 hours for the attacks on Kamala Harris to get deeply sexist and extremely ugly
GOP members have swung into action and started criticizing Harris on everything from her race, to her gender.
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'Emotional blackmail': How Duolingo manipulates its 31 million users
Duolingo's owl mascot constantly rags on users. It's a risky marketing strategy, but Gen Z loves it.
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Before Biden, these 5 past presidents faced health issues amid re-election
As President Biden steps aside from his nomination amid concerns about his cognitive fitness, here are five other U.S. presidents who have faced health complications ahead of re-election.
6 min read - PoliticsFox News
WATCH: Americans reveal if they think President Biden should finish his term in office
After President Biden announced he would no longer seek re-election, voters across the country were split on whether he should serve the remainder of his term.
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Reproductive rights are under attack using online data. These tools help people protect themselves
Salon interviewed Tom Subak, who co-founded abortion access chatbot Charley, about abortion surveillance
9 min read - HealthThe Cool Down
Study finds surprising link between gardens and lowering cancer risk: 'We know living in areas with more greenspace can have positive effects on both physical and mental health'
This research highlights the potential of integrating more greenspace into our living environments and communities.
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Kamala Harris' ascent puts California back in the driver's seat of national politics
For down-ballot Democrats in California, Harris' candidacy could be the boost that they'll need to help the party win back a House majority.
4 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Trump wants a weaker dollar, but analysts say his policy direction points to just the opposite
The US dollar, the world's reserve currency, is a haven currency that thrives on uncertainty.
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