California, other states sue over new Trump limits on loans for nurses, PAs, therapists

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California, other states sue over new Trump limits on loans for nurses, PAs, therapists

California and a coalition of other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by aspiring nurses, physician’s assistants, therapists, social workers, mental health practitioners and other healthcare workers, arguing the changes will further reduce a struggling but vital workforce. “This case is about protecting access to education, protecting our … Read more

Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026

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Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026

Google announced at its annual Google I/O event on Tuesday that it’s launching Pics, a new AI-powered design and image-generation app for Google Workspace. The tech giant says it designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners. With Pics, users can generate everything from social media graphics and invitations … Read more

TSA Gold+, Off-Site Screening Follow Trump’s Push to Privatize Aviation Security

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TSA Gold+, Off-Site Screening Follow Trump’s Push to Privatize Aviation Security

The Transportation Security Administration is rethinking airport security after two government shutdowns recently wreaked havoc across the nation. Loading audio narration… One new initiative, TSA Gold+, aims to shift day-to-day security operations to private contractors without increasing airport costs. Another trial, launching in June, will allow some Boston airport passengers to clear security 25 miles … Read more

California gubernatorial candidates address Israel-Palestinian conflict

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California gubernatorial candidates address Israel-Palestinian conflict

SACRAMENTO — Democratic divides over the ongoing bloody conflict in the Middle East were on display this week as gubernatorial candidates made their pitches to politically active Jewish Californians. Five of the candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who cannot run in 2026 because of term limits, overwhelmingly agreed about the horror of the Hamas attack … Read more

You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026

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You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026

Google isn’t finished infusing AI into your inbox. On Tuesday at their IO 2026 developer conference, the tech giant announced an expansion of its “AI Inbox” functionality for Gmail, which is adding conversational AI features. That means you can ask Gmail about things in your inbox instead of typing in search terms. The company says … Read more

NFL is sending Jaxon Smith-Njigba new OPOY trophy — without the typos

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NFL is sending Jaxon Smith-Njigba new OPOY trophy — without the typos

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was sent a trophy for Offensive Player of the Year that contained multiple typos. But, hey, at least they got his name right. The Seattle Seahawks receiver posted a video to his Instagram Story on Monday in which he displays the award from the NFL and Associated Press with an engraving that appears … Read more

Trump’s Student-Loan Repayment Overhaul Faces a New Lawsuit

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Trump’s Student-Loan Repayment Overhaul Faces a New Lawsuit

President Donald Trump’s student-loan repayment overhaul has been hit with a fresh lawsuit. Loading audio narration… On Tuesday, 25 Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education and its leader, Linda McMahon, saying that the borrowing caps in the Trump’s “big beautiful” spending legislation exceeded the department’s authority and were outside the realm … Read more

Stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

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Stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

The stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally on Tuesday after bond markets were rattled by high inflation, cranking up the pressure. The Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 0.7% for its third straight loss since setting its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 322 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq … Read more

They Also Serve Who Didn’t : Politics: If military service is still seen as crucial, voters will have slim pickings.

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They Also Serve Who Didn’t : Politics: If military service is still seen as crucial, voters will have slim pickings.

Jeffrey Record, formerly on the professional staff of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is a visiting professor at Georgia Tech’s School of International Affairs Notwithstanding repeated pronouncements over the past several years that the Vietnam War is behind us, the issue of one’s military service (or lack of it) during that most divisive war in … Read more

Google’s Gemini Omni turns images, audio, and text into video — and that’s just the start

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Google’s Gemini Omni turns images, audio, and text into video — and that’s just the start

When Google launched Gemini three years ago, the goal was to build a multimodal large language model — a single neural network that was trained on text, image, audio, and video and could generate content in any of those formats. Today, at its Google I/O developer conference, the company took a concrete step toward that … Read more

DOJ Expands Trump Settlement to Cover His Tax Audits

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DOJ Expands Trump Settlement to Cover His Tax Audits

The Justice Department on Tuesday expanded the just-announced settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over the leaking of his tax returns to include a pledge that the IRS will no longer pursue any claims it may have against Trump, his family members and his companies over unpaid taxes. Loading audio narration… The nine-page settlement agreement … Read more

California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

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California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

WASHINGTON — In Napa and surrounding counties, Rep. Mike Thompson’s once-easy reelection contest is turning into something of a race. In the Sacramento area, Rep. Doris Matsui is facing one of her most serious challengers in two decades. In Los Angeles, a former White House climate official wants to unseat Rep. Brad Sherman. In these districts and … Read more

Elon Musk said Sam Altman “stole” a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims

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Elon Musk said Sam Altman “stole” a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims

The jury’s speedy decision to reject Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the other founders of OpenAI and Microsoft confirmed what we saw in the courtroom: Musk’s case was a weak one, in part because he waited so long to file it. Watching the closing arguments last week, OpenAI’s attorneys detailed point-by-point how the law was on … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ TV show recasting: Gracie Cochrane leaves series

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‘Harry Potter’ TV show recasting: Gracie Cochrane leaves series

Gracie Cochrane won’t be enrolling in Hogwarts this fall. HBO announced that Cochrane will depart the upcoming “Harry Potter” series ahead of Season 2. Cochrane played Ron Weasley’s (Alastair Stout) younger sister, Ginny, in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” Cochrane and her family attributed the “challenging decision” to “unforeseen circumstances.” “Her time as part … Read more