2 h. ago WATCH: High school graduate gets job offer while walking across stage to receive diploma

Miguel Rodriguez Bermudez graduated from Newark High School and was surprised while walking across the stage to receive his diploma when he was offered a contract to become a teacher in his hometown.

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5 h. ago Ear wax could offer clues of early Parkinson's disease, study suggests

Scientists find volatile compounds in ear wax may help detect Parkinson's disease earlier than traditional methods, offering a potential inexpensive screening tool.

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5 h. ago Curved geometry offers architects both striking designs and material savings

Researchers from Skoltech and the University of Granada have found a way to speed up the architectural design of vaults and domes with wavy patterns, while also conserving construction materials. By extending the applicability of a technique known as the force density method to this new class of curvy objects, called corrugated surfaces, the team offers architects a way to unleash creativity and—by the same token—keep the budget in check. The study came out in the journal Engineering Structures.

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7 h. ago Can Mamdani’s Energetic Campaign Be a Blueprint for Democrats?

The progressive state lawmaker’s sleek social media presence and army of eager volunteers could offer his party a road map for how to win back voters.

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11 h. ago $225K reward offered to solve killing of San Francisco father, daughter

$225K reward offered to solve killing of San Francisco father, daughter  KTVU

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12 h. ago Minnesota faces federal lawsuit for offering illegal immigrants college tuition benefits denied to Americans

DOJ files lawsuit challenging Minnesota laws providing tuition benefits to illegal aliens, claiming they violate federal law prohibiting benefits not offered to U.S. citizens.

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13 h. ago Stephen Curry's father, Dell Curry, says Warriors star likely to compete in NBA 'well into his 40s'

Stephen Curry could stick around the NBA into his 40s, his father, Dell Curry, suggested. The elder Curry cited the Warriors star's shooting ability and competitive drive.

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16 h. ago SFPD offers $225K reward in 2012 cold case homicides of father and daughter

SFPD offers $225K reward in 2012 cold case homicides of father and daughter  CBS News

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16 h. ago Austin Metcalf's accused killer needs support fighting 'white supremacy' after murder indictment: spox

Dominique Alexander claims Karmelo Anthony's case exemplifies racial injustice, while victim's father Jeff Metcalf expresses hope for justice following murder indictment.

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18 h. ago $50,000 reward offered to help solve deadly South Los Angeles hit

$50,000 reward offered to help solve deadly South Los Angeles hit-and-run crash  ABC7 Los Angeles

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19 h. ago Ella Emhoff feels 'trauma' returning to NYC polling station where she voted for Harris

Ella Emhoff shared her emotional experience returning to the polling station where she voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in November. The former second daughter endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race.

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19 h. ago Valery Panov, Ballet Star Who Fought to Leave the U.S.S.R., Dies at 87

Trying to move to Israel with his ballerina wife, he was harassed and jailed while becoming an international cause célèbre and a Cold War symbol of the plight of Soviet Jews.

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20 h. ago Red Lobster's summer seafood boils go viral as customers debate whether worth the hype

Red Lobster's summer Crabfest menu offers Mariner's and Sailor's seafood boils priced at $24-$45, with social media users divided on whether the dishes deliver on taste and value.

Economics

20 h. ago In Alaska, Kelp Farming Offers Promise for People and Nature

In Alaska, Kelp Farming Offers Promise for People and Nature  The Pew Charitable Trusts

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20 h. ago Video games can help trans players feel seen and safe. It all starts with design

There is a comfort in finding and being yourself. Video games offer opportunities for this comfort. They allow people to exist in safe spaces, to develop community, and to explore the self—as well as the potential self.

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21 h. ago Europe is pouring money into defense. Can US firms reap the reward amid trans

Europe is pouring money into defense. Can US firms reap the reward amid trans-Atlantic tension?  Breaking Defense

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21 h. ago Trump Says He May Send Additional Patriot Systems to Ukraine

The president met with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine but neither the White House nor Mr. Zelensky offered any details about their encounter.

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22 h. ago Letters to the Editor: This daughter of immigrants is glad her parents aren’t seeing what’s happening in L.A.

Letters to the Editor: This daughter of immigrants is glad her parents aren’t seeing what’s happening in L.A.  Los Angeles Times

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22 h. ago Blocking exports and raising tariffs is a bad defense against industrial cyber espionage, study shows

The United States is trying to decouple its economy from rivals like China. Efforts toward this include policymakers raising tariffs on Chinese goods, blocking exports of advanced technology and offering subsidies to boost American manufacturing. The goal is to reduce reliance on China for critical products in hopes that this will also protect U.S. intellectual property from theft.

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22 h. ago SFPD Seizes Illegal Gambling Machines, Suspected Narcotics, Firearm at Tenderloin Liquor Store 25

SFPD Seizes Illegal Gambling Machines, Suspected Narcotics, Firearm at Tenderloin Liquor Store 25-081  San Francisco Police Department

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