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California Politics · California

Calif. Democrats reveal map that could gain them five House seats

67% Center coverage: 205 sources

Democrats who lead the California legislature on Friday unveiled a map proposing new boundaries for U.S. House districts that would substantially change five Republican-held seats, making them more likely to be won by Democrats next year. See the Story

Tariffs · United States

Transpacific Shipping Rates Hold Steady as Tariff Uncertainty Keeps Importers on the Sidelines

94% Center coverage: 35 sources

DifferR // Shutterstock Transpacific shipping rates hold steady as tariff uncertainty keeps importers on the sidelines Reciprocal tariffs are back, rates are back to 2024 levels — for now — and more. Last week, global trade policy was dominated by sharp escalation in U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration. On July 31, a sweeping executive order set new reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 15 % baseline to as high as 50% on imports from countri…See the Story

Business · Florida

Playboy to Move Global HQ From Los Angeles to South Florida, Open Club and Content Studio

44% Center coverage: 34 sources

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How AI Can Make Infectious Disease Surveillance Smarter, Faster, and More Useful

92% Center coverage: 13 sources

MUNGKHOOD STUDIO // Shutterstock How AI can make infectious disease surveillance smarter, faster, and more useful Public health agencies are under pressure to move faster, detect threats earlier, and make better decisions, even as their funding is cut and their authority reduced. While most public health agencies will have to do less with less, artificial intelligence systems provide an opportunity to maintain and possibly improve performance in…Artificial Intelligence · Manassas See the Story

4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025

68% Center coverage: 16 sources

Mario Tama // Getty Images 4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025 There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers reported being satisfied with their in-store shopping experiences, w…Artificial Intelligence · Virginia See the Story

Multiple LAPD Units Respond to Barricade Incident at Law Firm in West Los Angeles Sunday Afternoon

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

7: Multiple units of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were dispatched Sunday afternoon to the Pirnia Law Firm in Los Angeles following a report of a suspect breaking into the office and barricading himself inside. The incident, which began around midday, has prompted a significant poli...Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles Read Article

How much does the average wedding cost, according to 2025 ZOLA website data?

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

How much does the average wedding cost, according to data? As of 2025, the average cost of a wedding is approximately $36,000, according to data from Zola, a wedding registry platform. When you think about all that goes into a wedding, you may understand how the figure can get so high. There’s the venue (whether you book an event space or have a party tent in a backyard), food and drink, music, ph...Read Article

What's the sad beige parenting trend, and does it affect infant development?

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

What’s the ‘sad beige’ parenting trend — and does it affect infant development? Millennial minimalism has taken over every corner of design in the last decade, from sterile, subway tile-covered coffee shops to muted cardigans that evoke “quiet luxury” to furniture favoring clean lines. But nowhere is the neutral palette more prominent than in the nursery, The 74 reports. On social media, the decor...Read Article

Event at Annenberg Intended to encourage antisemitism, racism & violent terrorism against heterosexual people

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Santa Monica residents were left outraged this weekend after a taxpayer-funded event August 9th at the Annenberg Community Beach House promoted radical ideologies, including anti-Semitic literature and calls for violent insurrection, under the guise of an inclusive "Queer Surf Art Splash." The event, held Saturday night at the historic beachfront facility, has sparked a firestorm of...Terrorism · Santa Monica Read Article

Santa Monica Icon Kadi Cole Retires from See's Candies After 33 Years of Sweet Service to Santa Monica's Sweet Tooth

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

August 7, 2025 – After 33 years of spreading joy with her infectious smile and legendary charm, Kadi Cole is bidding farewell to her beloved role at See's Candies on 1227 Wilshire Boulevard. Today marks her final day at the iconic candy shop, where she has been a fixture since arriving from Sierra Leone in 1992. Kadi's journey began when she stepped into the quaint, white-walled shop, in...Santa Monica · Santa Monica Read Article

Santa Monica Icon Kadi Cole Retires from See's Candies After 33 Years of Sweet Service to Santa Monica's Sweet Tooth

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