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California’s budget includes $128 billion for education. Here’s what that means for students
The budget includes funding for special education, newcomer students and student loan aid programs, among a bevy of other things.
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Dark threats from state Attorney General imperil O.C. cities’ sober laws
Columnist Teri Sforza writes: California's willful blinders on the issue of sober homes and their placement in residential communities are epic, infuriating and deadly.
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‘Ferytale’ continues at Wimbledon as Arthur Fery reaches semifinals
Fery is just the second wild card entry to have reached the men’s singles semifinals at Wimbledon. Alexander Zverev beats American Taylor Fritz in straight sets. Marta Kostyuk and Linda…
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Global markets are mixed and oil prices rise as Iran and US launch new attacks
US markets are mixed and oil prices rose as Iran and the US launched fresh attacks in the Middle East that threatened a deal to end the war.
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El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
Forecasters say an intensifying El Nino is growing so fast it's on the way to becoming very strong, even reaching historic levels this fall.
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Trump’s plan for a triumphal arch in the nation’s capital is getting another review
President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch in DC is getting another review from the National Capital Planning Commission.
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US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.
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Prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from roommate of defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing
Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in court of law enforcement interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
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US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries, threatening an interim deal to end the war.
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PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America amid tightening budgets.