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Jay Leno’s bid to save vintage rides from California’s smog cops
Car enthusiast and former late-night host Jay Leno’s crusade to free classic cars from California’s smog checks is revving up at the state Capitol, as bipartisan lawmakers make a final push to pass “Leno’s Law.” The longtime “Tonight Show” host joined state Sen. Shannon Grove on Wednesday to push Senate Bill 1392, a.k.a. “Leno’s Law,”…
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Ariana Grande goes Instagram-official with on-again boyfriend Ricky Alvarez after announcing break from the spotlight
Ariana Grande officially hard-launched her on-again boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, on Instagram. The “Petals” songstress took to the platform Wednesday to share several loved-up photos with the dancer, including a cozy mirror snap that showed his arm wrapped around her shoulder. While Grande only showed herself and Alvarez from the neck down, she didn’t shy away…
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In another key primary test, a favored progressive is upset in Wisconsin governor’s race
WASHINGTON — In another major test of how far left Democratic voters in swing states are willing to go, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong to become the Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin. The surprise result in Tuesday’s primary — in a closely watched swing state seen as a possible bellwether of Democratic…
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Scott Bessent’s risky bid to save a ‘cash spigot’ may backfire: column
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seems to have cooked up a scheme to keep a “cash spigot” flowing, one that may wreak havoc on the international economy if it backfires, according to a new column. The Guardian’s editorial board argued on Wednesday that Bessent’s plan to buy up a large volume of Japanese Yen may help…
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The Intercept Sues Trump Over $100,000 Truth Social API: ‘Corrupt and Unconstitutional’
The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation sued President Donald Trump and several White House officials on Wednesday over Truth Social’s new paid API, arguing it creates a $100,000-a-month fast lane to official government information. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, centers on “Truth API,” a new Trump Media service that…
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U.S. strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
Washington — U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed more than 150 civilians, according to a Pentagon review of the attacks, which comes as concerns rise over civilian casualties during military campaigns under the Trump administration. The unclassified assessment, obtained by the Associated Press, was sent to Congress as part of an annual…
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Alarms blare as RFK Jr. releases food plan that nobody really understands: report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promising the federal government’s first official definition of ultra-processed foods. There’s just one problem, reported Nicholas Florko for The Atlantic: nobody, including scientists who study the category, actually agrees on what counts. Kennedy announced Monday at a “food policy celebration” at HHS headquarters that the…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Still the Top Title Fans Are Excited About After 3 Weeks | Chart
What are the entertainment offerings that consumers are most excited about? It’s a question that marketers, distributors, advertisers and media publications are always asking. ScreenShare, a data partnership between Screen Engine/ASI and TheWrap, tracks the Top 10 most-mentioned entertainment options every week and whether each has gained or lost momentum compared to the prior week.…
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Five Chargers position battles to watch in preseason opener against Texans
Coach Jim Harbaugh said roughly 15 starters won’t play in the Chargers’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans, and there are several spots on the depth chart that still need to be decided. “The preseason games will give us a window of insight into where everybody is,” Harbaugh said. Here are five position groups to…
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Shocking Trump ICE plan sparks threats of legal battle in blue state
Immigration and Customs Enforcement may soon be equipped with electroshock gloves to subdue detainees — but the proposal has already drawn legal threats. In a press conference on Wednesday, leaders in New York State vowed any use of this weapon in their jurisdiction will be met with swift legal retribution. “That appears to me on…