Poll shows Becerra opening lead in California governor’s race - Politico

Poll shows Becerra opening lead in California governor’s race  PoliticoCalifornia Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom  AP NewsCalifornia governor race shifting fast: What voters should know  The Desert SunGet up to speed fast on the California election with our guide...[read more]

China Is Exporting Its Factories Across the World and Spooking the Competition - WSJ

China Is Exporting Its Factories Across the World and Spooking the Competition  WSJChina’s trade surplus is triggering global unease — and India could emerge a winner  FirstpostWith a $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus, How China Manages Its Global Relations  China AcademyWith China poised for record tr...[read more]

US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days - BBC

US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days  BBCLive updates: Iran war; US military carries out new strikes in Iran  CNNOil Prices Climb and Stocks Fall After U.S. Strikes Iranian Drones  The New York TimesUS strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz...[read more]

Republicans break the ice with Paxton after brutal Texas Senate primary - Axios

Republicans break the ice with Paxton after brutal Texas Senate primary  AxiosBreaking down Democrats’ chances to beat Ken Paxton in Texas  CNNTalarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message  AP News‘We Have Not Seen Ugly Yet’  The AtlanticKen Paxt...[read more]

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape - The New York Times

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape  The New York TimesExclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll  CNNDOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll: Sources  ABC News - Breaking New...[read more]

Prosecutors say ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency - The Washington Post

Prosecutors say ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency  The Washington PostDavid Rush: ex-US government official arrested after $40 million in gold bars found in home  BBCF.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home  The New York TimesFormer CIA off...[read more]

Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket - TechCrunch

Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket  TechCrunchGoogle employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term  CNBCGoogle information security engineer charged with using inside information to make $1M on Polymarket  ABC News - Breaking Ne...[read more]

Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else) - TechCrunch

Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)  TechCrunchAn update on Google’s “disregard” issue.  The VergeGoogle Is Currently Struggling To Define Words Like Disregard, Stop And Ignore  EngadgetIf Google AI Search feels worse lately, you are not alone. Could Microsoft become a real alte...[read more]

‘Backrooms’: What Critics Are Saying About A24’s Horror Film Directed by 20-Year-Old Kane Parsons - The Hollywood Reporter

‘Backrooms’: What Critics Are Saying About A24’s Horror Film Directed by 20-Year-Old Kane Parsons  The Hollywood ReporterThe New Auteur of the Hallucinated Hellscape  The AtlanticBox Office Preview: 'Mandalorian' To Get Lost In 'Backrooms'  DeadlineBackrooms  The Film VerdictWeekend Preview: BACK...[read more]

Longview paper mill disaster could be ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history,’ governor says - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Longview paper mill disaster could be ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history,’ governor says  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPBWhat is white liquor, the caustic chemical involved in the Longview paper mill disaster?  KGWContaminated water from implosion being flushed thro...[read more]