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Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
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Schumer Reaffirms Platner Endorsement as Some Democrats Voice Concerns
Recent reports about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s messages have divided Democrats days before the primary.
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Feds Charge 4 Suspects After Finding Massive Drug Smuggling Tunnel
A traffic stop in a San Diego County border town led federal investigators to a sophisticated tunnel hidden inside a retail store.
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New York Democrats Move to Redraw Congressional Maps
Democrats say the change protects voters and answers Republican-led states while the GOP calls it a partisan gerrymander.
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Alphabet Plans to Raise $80 Billion in Stock Sale to Fund AI Spending
In April, the company adjusted this year’s capex forecast to as much as $190 billion, from the previous estimate of $175 billion.
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5 Cruise Ship Passengers Leave Nebraska Facility to Complete Hantavirus Quarantine at Home
They will be monitored 24/7 by state and local law enforcement and health officials for another 3 weeks and are not allowed to leave their homes.
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Chinese Dissidents Hold Rally at Chinese Embassy to Mark Tiananmen Square Massacre
They gathered in the U.S. capital to mark the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre and demand democracy in China.
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Federal Court Turns Away States’ Lawsuit, Leaves EPA Grant Terminations Intact
A federal judge found that the states suing to restore the grants sued in the wrong court.
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California, Iowa, 4 Other States Hold Primaries: Key Races to Watch
The California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries are among the most closely watched races today.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Wants Property Tax Relief for Floridians—What to Know
Supporters say it can rein in local government spending, but critics warn it will hamstring Florida’s cities.
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LA Sheriff Says Immigration Enforcement Activities Not Expected at FIFA World Cup
Los Angeles will host eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium.
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International Flight Processing at Newark Airport Will Continue: Mullin
He previously said he could pull customs agents from the airport, which could lead to impacts on processing international flights and cargo.
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GOP Candidates in California Governor’s Race at Odds Over Vote Splitting
Sheriff Chad Bianco has rejected a call by GOP frontrunner Steve Hilton to withdraw from the race.
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OpenAI Sued by Florida Over Claims Company Put Profit Over Safety
The Sunshine State is the first to sue the ChatGPT developer over its alleged lack of safety protections.
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16 Arrested, Drugs Seized in Raid on Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Oklahoma City
The investigation into black-market marijuana trafficking also targeted possible human trafficking and money laundering, authorities said.
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New York Banned Phones in School—Teachers Say Kids Are Social Again
Teachers said students are more attentive, respectful, and engaged. Meanwhile, a national study found no meaningful improvement in test scores.
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Burned Mail-In Ballots, Vandalism Reported in Los Angeles Days Before Election
People who may see suspicious activity involving ballots or election matters are advised to report it to the LA County Clerk and Registrar’s Office.
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