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4 key takeaways from Biden’s speech on his decision to ‘pass the torch to a new generation’
In a speech delivered from the Oval Office on Wednesday night, President Biden cast his decision to exit the 2024 presidential race as a choice to protect the country from the consequences should his party lose the White House in November.
4 min read - WorldMiami Herald
Some say the Olympics has lost its popularity, but can Paris save it?
The pressure is on the three-time summer host Paris following three dud Games from 2018 to 2022 in Korean, Japanese and Chinese time zones.
8 min read - USSacramento Bee
What it’s like to ride one of San Juan Unified School District’s new electric buses
The district debuted a fleet of six EV school buses, with plans to purchase more in the future.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
It may already be too late for the Fed to stop a recession, former central bank president says
"Although it might already be too late to fend off a recession by cutting rates, dawdling now unnecessarily increases the risk," Bill Dudley wrote.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Stock market today: Stocks waffle after sell-off as traders mull tech weakness and GDP data
The US economy grew by 2.8% last quarter, much higher than expected. Traders will be assessing the data along with PCE on Friday for clues about rate cuts.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Gavin Newsom’s order to clear more homeless camps won’t affect Sacramento much. Here’s why
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he was ordering more homeless camps to be cleared on state property Thursday.
4 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Kelly: Dolphins could mess up team’s chemistry playing hardball with Tua | Opinion
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel doesn’t want to get involved with the business side of the Dolphins, but his influence might be needed to protect the culture he’s created
4 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
2 lions made a mile-long swim across a crocodile-infested channel in search of mates. It's a sign of how desperate the animals are getting.
Two lions who are brothers swam for nearly a mile, potentially in search of mates, in a Uganda park. One lost a leg to a poacher's snare.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Munoz continues struggles against lefties in Marlins’ 7-6 series-finale loss to Orioles
The Miami Marlins couldn’t grasp victory Thursday despite a noble comeback attempt after trailing 6-0.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
‘She has to really connect’: South Florida Jamaicans have high hopes for Kamala Harris
“I can feel the electric buzz of excitement coursing through our island nation and the wider Caribbean.”
7 min read - USSacramento Bee
Woman evacuates home threatened by Park Fire with her 12 dogs. ‘Who cares about the rest?’
The Park Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon and erupted in size over the following hours.
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NY fights to save Trump hush-money sentencing, saying it's a harmless error if evidence he's immune from entered the case
Prosecutors say it was "harmless error" if evidence Trump's now immune from entered the hush-money case.
4 min read - USThe Cool Down
World temperature record broken two days in a row: 'Truly staggering'
"We are now in truly uncharted territory."
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
"You better vote": VP Harris to appear on "RuPaul’s Drag Race"
The vice president pushed a hopeful message to LGBTQ+ audiences amid Republican attacks on drag and gay marriage
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
A small, low-cost airline you may not have heard of just announced 18 new routes and its first international destinations
Avelo Airlines announced the addition of 18 new routes this fall with $52 tickets including international destinations in Jamaica and Mexico.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
2 cars linked to killing of toddler at Broward birthday party. Do you recognize them?
So far, no arrests have been made in connection to Rylo Yancy’s killing.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Two Sacramento State officials with ties to Capital Public Radio leave university
The departures come as the school as yet to release the results of a financial review of the station.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
This is the easiest way to massively lower your electric bill — with no rooftop panels needed
If you want to get in on massive solar savings but don't want to install your own panels, community solar might be right for your household.
2 min read - PoliticsMiami Herald
Fact check: Is Kamala Harris really a ‘radical left lunatic’ as Donald Trump says?
We looked at some of Team Trump’s claims about the presumptive Democratic nominee.
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California unions endorse Kamala Harris for president, citing her strong labor record
“Workers and their unions are going to be extremely active in this election because there’s never been more at stake for working people.”
7 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
AOC Expertly Uses Elon Musk’s Own Words Against Him
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out Musk for his antisemitism and for cozying up to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Night vision, new helicopters are pushing the frontiers of fighting wildfires in California
The new helicopters are compatible with night vision right out of the factory.
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2 men charged with murder of Long Beach street vendor
Two men have been charged with murder in the March killing of a street vendor in Long Beach. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced murder charges were filed against Rahman Snook Abdallah, 19, of Long Beach and Raylon Deshawn Akers, 23, of Los Angeles. Akers also faces an additional charge for […]
2 min read - LifestyleKTLA articles
Restaurants nationwide celebrate the 2024 Olympics with unique menu items
Restaurants across the country are offering special menu items to celebrate the 2024 Olympics, including Krispy Kreme's new doughnut collection, Chipotle's Olympic athlete-inspired orders, Pink's Hot Dogs' specialty hot dogs, and Red Robin's Gold Medal Burger.
2 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
Rats, roaches, and other creatures are winning against climate change, and it's bad news for humans
In the game of climate change, there are winners and losers. These four animals will come out on top, but you probably won't be happy about it.
6 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Adobe executive compared early termination fees to heroin for the company: court docs
Last month, US regulators sued Adobe, accusing the company of violating federal laws designed to protect consumers.
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Harris edging Trump in new poll conducted after Biden's withdrawal
Former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Harris by one percentage point in a new poll after Biden's withdrawal.
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I'm an interior designer — here are 10 things I'd absolutely get at West Elm right now
As an interior designer, here are the things I would buy at West Elm — from durable L-shaped couches to bedding to lamps.
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Olivia Culpo defends decision to wear a modest wedding gown that didn't 'exude sex' after backlash
Olivia Culpo made headlines after she chose to wear a more demure gown for her wedding, but the model is doubling down on why she chose a dress that didn't "exude sex."
4 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Kamala V.P. Contender: Turn On Internet and “See What Cat People Do”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz dragged Donald Trump’s running mate for somehow turning the entire internet against him.
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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman honor Marvel president at Walk of Fame ceremony
The “driving force” behind the Marvel cinematic universe is now cemented in Hollywood history. On Thursday afternoon, Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, was honored with the 2,785th star on the illustrious Walk of Fame and was inducted by “Wolverine & Deadpool” stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds called Feige a “genius black-belt producer” […]
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Man guilty of murder for shooting mother in front her children before crash, Sacramento DA says
Her four small children were in the back seat of the vehicle, prosecutors said.
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Is this Dolphins offensive line good or not? Some feedback, things to consider. And notes
The conflicting data on Dolphins’ offensive line.
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‘Swipe to see what baby No. 2 is!’ Miami news anchor reveals gender in adorable way
She is married to Local 10 reporter Roy Ramos
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Karine Jean-Pierre praises Biden's decision to exit 2024 race as 'selfless act'
During Thursday's White House press briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden would go down in history as "one of the nation's greatest presidents."
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Tatiana Pino’s life as a target: poisoned at home, followed from church, cars set ablaze
A five-year stretch of terrifying moments led the FBI to the conclusion that Pino’s husband, prominent developer Sergio Pino, was trying to kill her.
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CNN anchor equates Biden to George Washington for sacrificing his re-election campaign
CNN anchor Abby Phillip compared President Biden stepping down from his re-election bid to George Washington refusing to run for a third presidential term.
3 min read - BusinessSalon
Tyra Banks expands her ice cream business with new Smize & Dream pop-up in the nation’s capital
The “America’s Next Top Model” host served ice cream to Kamala Harris and her two grand-nieces
1 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
Panda Express brings back beloved menu item after significant public pressure: 'I've never been so happy and thankful'
"It's only 6:11 a.m. right now, and I can't wait until the store near me opens today so I can run down there and get some!!"
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Missing California woman’s car found in Morro Bay as her search continues
The Tulare woman’s car was discovered by local authorities near the Morro Strand campground.
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Trump's NY fraud judge declines to recuse himself over 'nothingburger' hallway conversation
Trump's lawyers had said Judge Arthur Engoron improperly spoke about the case outside the courtroom. Engoron called it a "nothingburger."
3 min read - WorldSalon
Netanyahu slammed for "pinkwashing" conspiracy theory tying protestors to Iran
The Israeli PM's address was widely protested, even by members of Congress. But he tied the demonstrations to Iran
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
My dad is Black and my mom is white. I struggle to embrace my identity.
I'm racially ambiguous which means I look different to everyone. I feel like I lacked a community that could've helped me celebrate who I am.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
OpenAI's new SearchGPT prototype is a declaration of war against Google
It's official — OpenAI is coming for Google's lunch. SearchGPT is the first step toward a search engine in ChatGPT.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Homeless woman arrested on suspicion of arson in Tuolumne River Regional Park in Modesto
No injuries or damage to structures were reported.
1 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
Taylor Swift subtly let slip she's the godmother of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's kids while praising the new 'Deadpool' movie
Taylor Swift took a moment to promote "Deadpool & Wolverine," teasing the movie's star Ryan Reynolds as "Wade Wilson, aka my godkids' sperm donor."
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Elon Musk Exhaustingly Resurrects His Weird Feud With Mark Zuckerberg
The Tesla CEO still wants to fight.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
In viral TikTok video, woman details how she saw man allegedly start Park Fire near Chico
On Thursday, a 42-year-old Chico man was arrested on suspicion of sparking the fire.
1 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Kamala V.P. Contender Roasts J.D. Vance With Diet Mountain Dew
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear used Vance’s favorite soda to make a subtle dig at his policies.
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