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Tesla sales rose last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
Tesla sales rose over the past three months for the second straight quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Elon Musk boycotts are over.
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Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
The stress of losing a primary caregiver creates havoc in a child's brain and body,
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The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
Supreme Court justices were divided on significant cases affecting voting rights, immigration and birthright citizenship.
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Laguna Beach’s new Promenade on Forest Avenue partially debuts in time for July 4 weekend
Earlier plans called for completion by Memorial Day, but now visitors will get access starting this weekend.
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US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
US employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half of May's total, the Labor Department said.
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Cloudy mornings, cool conditions along the coast expected for Fourth of July weekend
Coastal cloud cover in the evening could affect fireworks shows.
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FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
Iranian state TV claimed that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions, but the vessel is tied to Iran.
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US filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.
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Wall Street quietly mixed as chip companies continue to lose ground following Wednesday’s sell-off
Wall Street was mixed in light trading early as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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A major Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector
Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 18 civilians and injuring many more.