Category: California

Dan Loeb, Bobby Kotick and Other Business Leaders Backing Spencer Pratt

The New York Times – Business:
The former reality-TV star has shaken up the Los Angeles mayoral race, gaining support from deep-pocketed donors like the financier Daniel S. Loeb.
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California

The New York Times – Business:
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?

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Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods

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Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
5 Hotels for Your Next U.S. Road Trip

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Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.
Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

The New York Times – Business:
After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.
Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Sentenced to Jail

The New York Times – Business:
The California residents collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts after staging bear attacks on their luxury cars, state officials said.
How Older Adults Are Using VR to Counter Social Isolation

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New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding.
3 California Men Are Arrested in $1 Million Lego Heist

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Sheriff’s deputies spotted the men fleeing in two box trucks on Wednesday. Deputies searching the cargo discovered a large amount of Lego products, the authorities said.
‘Under Protest,’ Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheddar Linked to 9 E. Coli Cases

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Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.
Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?

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There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.
As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest

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A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.