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‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker: The actor is a UCLA alum, graduating in 1997 with degrees in American literature and ...
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‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker
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Couple in love: Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant attract attention: Actor Keanu Reeves and artist Alexandra Grant are in the spotlight at the MOCA Gala in Los ...
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Couple in love: Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant attract attention
Quick Glance: Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant: Romantic Appearance
  • Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant showed their affection at the MOCA Gala in Los Angeles.

  • The couple patiently posed for photographers, even sharing a tender kiss captured in photos.

  • Both were elegantly dressed, with Grant shining in a striking turquoise dress.

  • Their relationship evolved from a long-standing friendship and intensified in 2011.
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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...
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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
  • Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

  • The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

  • No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

  • The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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Taylor Swift Is Spending Her Album Release Week Goofing Off : Swift and Spotify appear to have collaborated on an activation at The Grove mall in Los Angeles ...
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Taylor Swift Is Spending Her Album Release Week Goofing Off
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Colin Farrell’s Brilliant Detective Show Is the Antidote to Every Antihero Drama: The new mystery series shows that decency doesn’t have to be boring.
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California State Fair announces first headliners for 2024. See who playing and when
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In a partner look: Bill Gates and Paula Hurd celebrate couple premiere: Everyone can and should now see their love. Bill Gates and his new girlfriend Paula Hurd ...
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In a partner look: Bill Gates and Paula Hurd celebrate couple premiere
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to ...
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay
Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay
  • A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.

  • Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.

  • The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.

  • Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.
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Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences: The city is set to get more than $100 million in community benefits from Disney in ...
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Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new ...
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Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set: Videos on X showed Grimes visibly frustrated during her Coachella set and, at one point ...
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Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set
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GOP tensions erupt over "destructive" Mike Johnson ouster threat: "People are mostly frustrated and angry," said one House Republican.
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GOP tensions erupt over "destructive" Mike Johnson ouster threat
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
  • President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

  • Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.

  • The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.

  • Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
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After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 ...
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Ye investigated for punching man he says sexually assaulted Bianca Censori: Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is being investigated by the Los Angeles ...
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Ye investigated for punching man he says sexually assaulted Bianca Censori
Quick Glance: Noticeable Detail in New Video of Kanye's Wife
  • Bianca Censori accompanied Kanye West barefoot to Disneyland this week.

  • It is advised to avoid wearing shoes in public places as it may lead to injuries.

  • Censori is often criticized for her unconventional clothing choices attributed to West.

  • West and insiders claim that Censori's attire represents a form of 'performance art.'
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Hatchings of California condor chicks mark milestone for endangered species: Watch video
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Hatchings of California condor chicks mark milestone for endangered ...
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Bianca Censori wears completely sheer tube dress and knee-high stockings for Kanye West outing
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Quick Glance: Bianca Censori Wears Completely Sheer Tube Dress and Knee-High Stockings for Kanye West Outing
  • Bianca Censori left nothing to the imagination with her latest ensemble, completely sheer.

  • She wore a nude, strapless dress made of an entirely see-through fabric, paired with knee-high stockings.

  • Despite the tube dress being totally sheer, Censori wasn’t wearing any undergarments.

  • Censori and West made a statement with their bold outfits during a dinner outing.
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Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today: It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees ...
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Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage ...
Quick Glance: California: New Minimum Wage Impact on Fast Food Industry
  • Most fast food workers in California will earn at least $20 per hour starting Monday, providing more financial stability to the profession and potentially raising prices in the high-cost state.

  • The law was supported by the fast food franchise owners' trade association. However, many owners have expressed concerns about the law's impact on their businesses amid California's economic slowdown.

  • California has doubled its minimum wage to $16 per hour over the last decade, with data showing increased wages and sustained employment levels.

  • The law represents a negotiated compromise between the fast food industry and labor unions, applying to restaurants with limited table service and part of a national chain with at least 60 establishments.
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Sacramento State student, 23, reported missing in Southern California. CHP issues statewide alert
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Sacramento State student, 23, reported missing in Southern California ...
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Funny, sassy cat was rescued 3 years ago in California. She’s still waiting for a home
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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters: He has lost support in key voting blocs that helped him secure the White House last time.
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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters
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Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...
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Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage
Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact
  • Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.

  • The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.

  • Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.

  • Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.
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Prince Harry renounces British residency, declares US is his 'new country': Prince Harry renounced his British residency and declared the United States as his ...
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Prince Harry renounces British residency, declares US is his 'new country'
Quick Glance: Discover When Meghan Markle's Jam Will Be Available for Purchase
  • Shortly after debuting her highly anticipated lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle unveiled the first product.

  • Markle made a return to Instagram to reveal the brand's identity and a website featuring a logo representing her neighborhood 'Montecito' with a sign-up link for the waitlist.

  • The initial product will be strawberry jam, with a focus on home, garden, food, and lifestyle content based on information from the trademark application documents.

  • While the specific release date remains undisclosed, interested individuals can already join the waitlist and anticipate further updates on Markle's product line.
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The first high-speed rail trains are closer to coming to California: The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed off on two potential manufacturers and ...
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The first high-speed rail trains are closer to coming to California
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Civil War Is the Cinematic Equivalent of the No-Labels Movement: Alex Garland’s studious “objectivity” isn’t enough.
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Civil War Is the Cinematic Equivalent of the No-Labels Movement
Quick Glance: A24's 'Civil War' movie portrays a divided America
  • Alex Garland’s 'Civil War' takes place in a dystopian near-future version of a divided U.S.

  • A group of journalists travels through empty cities and deserted roads to Washington to overthrow a dictatorial president.

  • Critics expressed concerns over Garland's vague approach to the film's politics, amidst online debates surrounding it.

  • A24 heavily focuses on a marketing campaign that encourages viewers to 'pledge' allegiance and describe their type of American to promote the film.
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Owners of Ford Bronco used in OJ Simpson chase ready to sell infamous SUV — and want at least $1.5M
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Owners of Ford Bronco used in OJ Simpson chase ready to sell infamous SUV ...
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Los Angeles Warehouse Vacancies Climb to Highest in a Decade: Vacancies for industrial buildings in the greater Los Angeles area, the largest market for that ...
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Los Angeles Warehouse Vacancies Climb to Highest in a Decade
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Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
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Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan ...
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Los Angeles woman stabbed partner dead, threw infant to death, killed self, police say
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Quick Glance: Los Angeles Woman Stabs Partner, Throws Infant, Commits Suicide
  • An L.A. woman fatally stabbed her partner, possibly threw her two kids from a moving SUV on the 405 freeway, and then killed herself by crashing into a tree, authorities said.

  • The violence began around 3:40 a.m. when the mother, Danielle Johnson, got in an argument with a man she lived with, Jaelen Chaney, and stabbed him with a knife, according to the police.

  • The 8-month-old infant died, while her 9-year-old sister was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. The incidents were later classified as a double murder and suicide.

  • The surviving child is now in the care of Child Protective Services, as reported by NBC Los Angeles.
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Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident: In documents filed for Prince Harry’s eco-tourism organization, Travalyst ...
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Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident
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No charges for Los Angeles officer who shot and killed teen in dressing room: LOS ANGELES — The California Attorney General declined to file criminal charges ...
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No charges for Los Angeles officer who shot and killed teen in dressing ...
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Filmmaker and Coppola family matriarch Eleanor Coppola dies at 87: The documentarian was known for chronicling the movie-making process of family members Francis ...
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Filmmaker and Coppola family matriarch Eleanor Coppola dies at 87
Quick Glance: Eleanor Coppola, Hearts of Darkness Director and Wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Dies at 87
  • Eleanor Coppola, wife of Francis Ford Coppola, has passed away at the age of 87. She is best known for Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, the groundbreaking 1991 documentary that chronicled the making of Apocalypse Now, the iconic 1979 film.

  • Eleanor first met her future husband on the set of Dementia 13, Francis' feature directorial debut. Eleanor was the assistant art director on the film, and the couple soon began dating before getting married in 1963. Their children Gian-Carlo, Roman, and Sofia all entered the movie business after growing up on film sets, with Gian-Carlo tragically passing away in 1986 at the age of 22.
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Bojangles expands to California: First location set for LA, many more potentially on the way
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Bojangles expands to California: First location set for LA ...
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PHOTOS: Taylor Swift new album pop-up in L.A.: Fans attend a pop-up for Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department ...
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PHOTOS: Taylor Swift new album pop-up in L.A.
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The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...
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The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs
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Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
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Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will ...
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I Want My Taxes to Be Used for Our True National Security: Helping People in Need
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Los Angeles Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Charged With Stealing $16 Million In Gambling Scandal
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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
  • Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.

  • Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.

  • United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.

  • On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
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Lady Gaga’s ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ Trailer Review: She Looks Spectacular: Never in a million years did we think this Batman meets La La Land sequel to 2019’s ...
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Lady Gaga’s ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ Trailer Review: She Looks Spectacular
Quick Glance: Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer
  • Joaquin Phoenix's Joker embarks on a musical fantasy with Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in the Joker: Folie à Deux trailer.

  • The preview showcases a hallucinatory love story between the central characters leading to an escape from Arkham Asylum.

  • Gaga's portrayal of Harley Quinn is contrasted with previous interpretations, highlighting her unique take on the character.

  • The trailer hints at a sequel to the successful first Joker film, already generating awards buzz for Phoenix and Gaga's performances.
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Upset over California's $20 wage? What fast-food CEOs make: California's fast-food workers now have a $20 minimum wage. If you think that's too much ...
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Upset over California's $20 wage? What fast-food CEOs make
Quick Glance: Comparison: CEO Salaries vs. Minimum Wage in California
  • Given the new $20 minimum wage for California's fast-food workers, it's important to examine the salaries of their CEOs.

  • The CEOs of Chipotle and McDonald's Corp. earn substantial amounts while their employees struggle. It is suggested that they reduce their bonuses to pay their workers a living wage instead of passing costs to customers or threatening staff cuts.

  • Supermarkets are increasing prices, making it challenging for even high earners to afford healthy food. The notion that supermarkets are the primary source for affordable, healthy food is diminishing.

  • The new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers is deemed reasonable as their earnings circulate back into the economy to provide food, shelter, and healthcare for many in need.
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Gaza protests block Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland highway: Protesters against the American response to the Israel-Hamas war shut down a pair of freeways in the Bay ...
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Gaza protests block Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland highway
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New series 'Fallout' to relocate filming to California from New York: Amazon MGM series 'Fallout,' after getting a tax credit, is moving to California to shoot ...
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New series 'Fallout' to relocate filming to California from New York
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Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to close: FCI Dublin's closure follows a string of criminal indictments of prison employees ...
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Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to ...
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name
Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
  • Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.

  • The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.

  • Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.

  • The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
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Colin Farrell’s Brilliant Detective Show Is the Antidote to Every Antihero Drama: The new mystery series shows that decency doesn’t have to be boring.
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Quick Glance: ‘Sugar’ Review - Colin Farrell Sweetens Apple TV+ Mystery Series
  • The series 'Sugar' on Apple TV+ offers a unique and heartwarming take on the detective genre.

  • Colin Farrell brings an unexpected tenderness and humor to the role of private eye John Sugar.

  • The search for Olivia Siegel drives the plot forward, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of the series.

  • The film noir elements and the positive message of kindness make 'Sugar' a gripping and enjoyable watch.
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How pro-Palestinian protestors brought traffic to a screeching halt across the US
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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.

  • Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.

  • The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.

  • Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen dancing together during Bleachers’ Coachella set
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Quick Glance: Travis Kelce Surprised with Graduation at 'New Heights' Live Show After Long Study Journey
  • Travis Kelce finally experienced his ceremonial graduation moment.

  • During the 'New Heights' live show, the NFL player and his brother were surprised with a University of Cincinnati graduation ceremony.

  • Kelce attended the university from 2008 to 2012 and obtained his degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2022.

  • While Taylor Swift was not present, the athletes' parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, proudly showed their support.
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Global heat record broken for 10th consecutive month in March: With an average surface temperature of 57.45 degrees, last month was warmer than any previous ...
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Global heat record broken for 10th consecutive month in March
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
  • Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.

  • According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.

  • The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.

  • In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
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Biden plans to expand 2 national monuments in California originally designated by Obama
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Quick Glance: Biden to Expand 2 California National Monuments
  • President Joe Biden plans to increase the size of two national monuments in California - one located in a mountainous wilderness area east of Los Angeles and the other featuring tree-covered rolling hillsides north of Napa - in the upcoming weeks, as per two informed sources.

  • The boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument are set to be enlarged by approximately 110,000 acres and those of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument by around 13,000 acres, according to information provided by a source.

  • The revised boundaries of the California monuments will serve various purposes, such as safeguarding sacred sites for Native American tribes, preserving land, and enhancing public access to the outdoors.