By KAITLYN HUAMANI and BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press Technology Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements Monday in a landmark trial in Los Angeles that seeks to hold Instagram owner Meta and Google’s YouTube responsible for harms to children who use their…
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By ANDREW DAMPF, Associated Press Sports Writer CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber of Austria won gold in the new team combined event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday when Mikaela Shiffrin surprisingly crossed fourth after wasting a first-run lead by teammate Breezy Johnson. Related Articles ‘Don’t jump in them’: Olympic athletes’ medals…
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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Retail Sales NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers pulled back the pace of their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone. Related Articles Typical 2025 California home seller made $265,000 vs. $107,000 for US Kaiser, nurses union spar over workers…
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California home sellers made more than double what their American peers made last year – but that gap is shrinking. My trusty spreadsheet took a peek at stats from Attom dating to 2008 that track the difference between the price a typical homeowner got when they sold vs. their purchase cost in 130 metropolitan areas,…
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Why did Disney pick Josh D’Amaro to become the next CEO of the company? It’s all about return on investment. As chairman of the company’s Disney Experiences segment, D’Amaro has overseen some of the most impressive financial returns in the entire entertainment industry. Since the pandemic lockdowns ended, Disney’s theme parks and cruise line have…
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Hoping to curb unruly spring break behavior, the Newport Beach City Council is set to consider tonight, Feb. 10, ways it can increase enforcement and fines in areas popular with visitors, such as the Balboa Peninsula, West Newport and Corona Del Mar. The city previously created Safety Enhancement Zones where it can use fines and…
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By JAMES ELLINGWORTH, Associated Press Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Handle with care. That’s the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours. United States’ Breezy Johnson shows her gold medal in the alpine ski women’s downhill race, at the…
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in a Georgia, striking three vehicles and leaving two people with minor injuries, authorities said. Related Articles How Americans’ optimism about their future has changed, according to new polling The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile…
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By MATTHEW DALY and SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expected this week to revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, according to a White House official. Related Articles Trump’s immigration chiefs are…
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Which noni juices are best? Noni juice is a tropical beverage prepared from fresh, ripe noni fruits. It is rich in vitamin C, making it a powerful antioxidant and a beneficial supplement that can improve joint health, boost the immune system and promote heart health. If you’re considering buying noni juice, you should consider its source…
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