By Subrat Patnaik, Carmen Reinicke and Ryan Vlastelica | Bloomberg The seven technology behemoths that powered a 54% surge in US stocks over two years have tumbled into a collective correction, highlighting a fraught moment for American equities amid worries the economy is slowing and inflation will pick up. The Bloomberg Magnificent 7 Index slid…
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By GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system Tuesday. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by major refugee aid groups, who argued that Trump’s executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program ran afoul of the system Congress created…
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By TOM MURPHY, AP Health Writer Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their…
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It’s nearly time for one of Southern California’s biggest events: the Grand Prix of Long Beach — which is slated to be an even bigger party this year as the event celebrates its 50th anniversary. And readers have a chance to get in on Southern California’s “200-mph beach party,” as the event’s been nicknamed —…
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Seafood eatery the Black Marlin in Tustin’s Old Town will temporarily close for a major renovation following dinner service on Saturday, March 1. “This transformation will include essential plumbing upgrades, a modernized kitchen, a reimagined restaurant and bar layout, and an exciting new menu — carefully crafted to become an award-winning favorite,” the Black Marlin…
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Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and their Rock Hall of Fame band Heart were in the midst of their biggest tour in years when everything suddenly came crashing to a halt in May 2024. Singer Ann Wilson was diagnosed with a cancerous growth and left the tour for surgery and preventive chemotherapy. The tour, which…
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There was one thing about Mayor Karen Bass that always impressed me. She had a keen awareness of cameras and an uncanny ability to keep a pleasant smile on her face, continuously, for unusually long periods of time. That prevents photographers from capturing an instant of anger or awkwardness that can resurface forever as an…
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By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press The White House said Tuesday that its officials “will determine” which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close — a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where the chief executive does and hold him accountable on…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Richard Yoon’s “farewell tour” as Rosary’s girls basketball coach will make a special stop in Ontario on Friday. For the fourth time in his storied career, Yoon will guide the Royals into a CIF-SS championship game. Rosary (18-12) plays Rolling Hills Prep (20-8)…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Logan O’Hoppe did not hold back when describing the impact he believes Sal Fasano will have on the collaboration of Angels pitchers and catchers. “He has completely changed the game and made a night and day difference with how things have been going, with the game planning and the simplicity of it…
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