If California’s roads and bridges seem to be getting worse, you’re correct. California’s highway system now ranks 49th out of 50 states in overall condition and cost-effectiveness in Reason Foundation’s latest Annual Highway Report, dropping from 47th in the previous study. The state’s highways had been ranked 43rd in the nation for several years, indicating…
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By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is falling Thursday, even after getting a double-shot of encouraging news on the economy. President Donald Trump keeps upping the stakes in his trade war, with his most recent threat to tax wines and other alcohol coming from Europe. The S&P 500 was down 0.9% in midday trading, coming…
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By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European import tax, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, is expected to go…
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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — An explosion inside a maintenance hole on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock set off fires and power outages, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel classes for the rest of the week, university police said. The explosion happened Wednesday evening at the Engineering Key…
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Associated Press SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee. Related Articles National Politics | Trump threatens retaliatory…
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Orange and Riverside counties are included in an updated flood advisory released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 9:29 a.m. The NWS San Diego CA said, “Flooding and debris flow caused by rainfall is expected.” “Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas,” the NWS…
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The cost of acquiring a rental in the Los Angeles region has increased well above seasonal and national norms following January’s firestorms. Data from ApartmentList shows L.A. rents have risen 0.7% in the first two months of the year, more than double the 0.3% increase for local units a year ago and rentals nationwide. ApartmentList…
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By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s sweeping layoffs across the Education Department, saying it amounts to an illegal dismantling of an agency created by Congress. Related Articles Education | USC is raising tuition. How much will it cost in 2025? Education |…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels get to enjoy their only off day in the Cactus League schedule on Thursday, providing a break before starting their final week in Arizona. So far the Angels are 8-9, but more importantly, they’ve gotten to this point in spring training without any significant injury issues arising. That’s essentially left…
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By LISA MASCARO, AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal operations. Related Articles National…
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