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Thousands of University of California healthcare, research employees vote to authorize strike

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Thousands of University of California healthcare, research and technical employees voted to authorize a strike, citing what they described as systemic and ongoing staffing shortages that erode patient care and hurt research operations.

The strike authorization comes amid strained negotiations between the university and University Professional...Read more

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US retail sales drop by most in two years amid fires, storms

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U.S. retail sales slumped in January by the most in nearly two years, indicating an abrupt pullback by consumers after a spending spree in the closing months of 2024.

The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, decreased 0.9% after an upwardly revised 0.7% gain in December, Commerce Department data showed Friday.

Nine of the ...Read more

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Intel flirts with historic weekly gain on partnership rumors

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Intel Corp. shares are on track for their biggest one-week gain on record, as reports of a potential partnership with a key rival fueled bets on a turnaround after an extended period of weakness.

The chipmaker has risen as much as 32% this week, which would represent its strongest such jump in its more-than-40-year history, according to data ...Read more

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Auto review: Bigger, bolder Lexus GX worth the wait

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Lexus often goes long stretches between model redesigns and refreshes, so no surprise that its new GX luxury midsize crossover has been a long time coming.

As many mothers have repeated over the years, “Good things come to those who wait.” The 2024 GX 550 marked a major stride in the legendary nameplate with a boost in power and physical ...Read more

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California's first zero-emission car mandates are coming. Will targets be reached?

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The first iteration of zero-emission vehicle sales mandates in California goes into effect next year. But doubts have been raised about whether the targets can be met.

The trade group representing the state’s car dealers says “there’s no way” consumers will buy electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids at the pace needed to meet California�...Read more

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Casey Williams: Scout Motors is the new EV truck maker that even Elvis would recognize

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Sitting in an upstairs corner of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana, is a 1979 prototype for an International Scout — a popular SUV that once competed with the Ford Bronco and Chevy Blazer. This handsome vehicle, powered in its prime by a 162-horsepower V-8, was canceled more than 40 years ago as the troubled International ...Read more

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Seattle-based Redfin to lay off hundreds as it partners with Zillow

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The same day Seattle-based real estate companies Zillow and Redfin announced a $100 million partnership, Redfin disclosed it would lay off 450 employees in the process.

Zillow said in an earnings call Tuesday that it would become the sole provider of multifamily rental listings on Redfin and its subsidiaries, ApartmentGuide.com and Rent.com. ...Read more

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Tens of thousands of undocumented farmworkers in South Jersey are laying low and 'scared to death' of potential ICE raids

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As President Donald Trump’s administration pursues mass deportations across the country, Antonio, an undocumented farmworker in Cumberland County, New Jersey, faces a decision:

Which of his children should he and his wife choose to never see again?

“There’s rumors that ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is coming to our doors...Read more

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Future of offshore wind on West Coast is murky under Trump

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Companies and public officials in the Northwest had high hopes that the offshore wind industry could inject great quantities of cash and jobs here.

But they've encountered a four-year snag.

Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump ordered a halt to any future offshore wind leases and a slow-walk review process for existing ...Read more

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The price of eggs just hit an all-time high. Here's how the cost of everyday consumer goods is changing under the Trump administration

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While President Donald Trump has been in office less than a month, the costs of some consumer goods and services are trending up.

At nearly $5 a dozen, the price of eggs just surpassed record highs, and while quite moderate in comparison, bread, electricity, gasoline and natural gas also saw meager month-over-month increases, according to the ...Read more

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California is at the center of the country's egg mess. Here's why and what's coming

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Easter isn't until April, but the hunt is on for eggs.

As a devastating outbreak of bird flu thins chicken populations and market forces drive grocery prices up, the breakfast and baking staple has become pricier and harder to find.

The average price of a dozen eggs has nearly doubled since last year and hit a record high of $4.95 in January, ...Read more

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New Corvette era: The team that brought you the mid-engine C8 is gone

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A historic changing of the Corvette guard is complete.

Following the retirement last spring of Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter — aka the “Godfather of the Corvette” and only the fifth chief engineer for the iconic Chevrolet supercar — Product Marketing Manager Harlan Charles and Design Manager Kirk Bennion also are exiting the team.

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Auto review: 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 is the perfect car for your Mercedes-Benz condo

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In an attempt to expand their brands beyond vehicles, automakers have been entering the real estate game, licensing their trademarks to developers who attempt to sell seven- and eight-figure luxury condominiums using an automaker’s name. Porsche’s tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is one such structure. Another under the auspices of its ...Read more

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2025 GMC Acadia Denali exceeds expectations

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General Motors has stepped up its game tremendously in recent years with a focus primarily on SUVs and trucks, and their array of consumer brands such as Buick and Cadillac have recently got a lot of attention. The GMC Acadia just got a refresh for 2025, and the recent release is nothing short of exceptional.

We tested the new 2025 Acadia ...Read more

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Joann plans to close roughly half its stores after bankruptcy filing

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After filing for bankruptcy protection twice in less than a year, the crafts and fabric retailer Joann is moving to close around 500 stores across the country, including nearly 60 in California.

Joann announced Wednesday that it is seeking the go-ahead from a bankruptcy judge to carry out the closures as part of an ongoing Chapter 11 process. ...Read more

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DeSantis takes action on immigration without going after businesses

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers weighed how to respond to President Donald Trump’s immigration orders, they considered everything from mandatory death penalties for migrants who are in the country illegally to barring them from receiving in-state college tuition.

There’s one topic that was off the table, ...Read more

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, with major Space Coast presence, to lay off 10% of workforce

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Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin told employees Thursday it would lay off about 10% of its workforce.

The company has more than 10,000 employees, with a major presence on the Space Coast at its rocket factory adjacent Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex where it constructs its New Glenn rocket. The rocker had a successful debut launch ...Read more

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Trump cuts to medical research funds will hit Missouri hard

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ST. LOUIS — Missouri universities are sounding the alarm over the attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to cut grants supporting biomedical research — a move that could result in the state losing tens of millions of dollars in efforts to tackle diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

A ruling this week by a ...Read more

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What are United Airlines' “future options” for Denver airport site?

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United Airlines’ development plan for 113.7 acres it bought near the Denver airport has raised questions about what the carrier plans to do with all that space.

The airline has said it will build a new flight center to supplement its main training facility in northeast Denver, but has remained mum on the entirety of its plans. An aviation ...Read more

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Legal challenges to housing development aren't new to San Diego. But the group behind this one is

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SAN DIEGO — A proposed 224-unit housing development that’s been called an ideal way to add mid-rise homes to mostly single-family neighborhoods is facing a new hurdle: a lawsuit over its potential impact on traffic and wildfire risk.

The project has been called ideal by city officials because it’s proposed for the edge of an existing ...Read more