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Three Democrats and two Republicans are in a statistical tie in the California governor's race. The top two vote-getters in the June primary will move on to the November general election to lead the state. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It could be two GOP members.
An independent expenditure committee announced it is spending $4.8 million on TV ads to support the gubernatorial bid of San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. LA Times
The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted decisively, according to Redfin. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Mad!
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A traffic camera captured the shocking moment two vehicles fell into a sinkhole on Tuesday, February 24th. Authorities closed the roads surrounding the incident and no injuries occurred. Bystanders rushed to the scene to help trapped motorists escape their cars. New York Post
VOA VIEW: An unfortunate mess.
Ruben Ray Martinez was shot and killed on March 15, 2025. New York Post
California Republicans are demanding Gov. Gavin Newsom clean house after a state parole board upheld the release of serial child rapist David Allen Funston — blasting the governor for claiming his “hands are tied.” New York Post
VOA VIEW: Newsom is a lying idiot.
The president has sought to end the program, known as Temporary Protected Status, for various migrants as part of his mass deportation efforts. New York Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s trip to the White House on Thursday was unannounced. The topics he planned to discuss with President Trump were not immediately clear. New York Times
VOA VIEW: A waste of time.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees. New York Times
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The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Republicans have embraced vouchers, while Democrats have criticized them. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Dems are idiots.
New restaurants are popping up in Caracas. Nightclubs are bursting at the seams. The streets are eerily safe. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Change is good.
White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, Peter Navarro, called out Apple CEO Tim Cook during a Wednesday appearance on the “Pod Force One” podcast, accusing the tech executive of deceptive practices and false promises regarding the relocation of iPhone production to the United States. OANN
VOA VIEW: Cook is deceitful.
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The White House has issued a stern warning to Mexican drug cartels to "not lay a finger" on U.S. citizens, as hundreds of Americans reportedly find themselves stranded amid a surge of violence across Mexico. OANN
VOA VIEW: Cartels should watch out.
In a rare moment of bipartisan praise, President Donald Trump received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle during his State of the Union (SOTU) address after urging Congress to "pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay" — prompting many Democrats to rise and cheer. OANN
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The World Trade Center’s final tower in New York City is set to begin construction as soon as this spring, 25 years after 9/11 demolished the original Twin Towers at what is now known as Ground Zero, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said. OANN
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College students and graduates have more faith than the public in higher education's ability to overcome rising costs, workforce misalignment and political polarization. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: False optimism.
A ground-dwelling bird known for elaborate mating dances on the southern Great Plains will no longer be federally protected after the Trump administration agreed with arguments by three states and the beef and petroleum industries that the species was listed improperly. Washington Times
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled thousands of pounds of frozen blueberries due to potential listeria contamination, multiple news outlets report. Washington Times
Cervical cancer rates have dropped since the 1970s, yet millennial women ages 30 to 44 are seeing a rise in diagnoses. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels. Washington Times
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The Army has selected the Colorado-based defense intelligence company Vantor for a continued contract to support the service's One World Terrain program, an initiative that Vantor says is used to "train and rehearse missions using high-precision, immersive 3D terrain." Washington Times
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that ExxonMobil can bring a defamation lawsuit against California's attorney general over comments about the company's plastic recycling efforts. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: So be it.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span. CBS
VOA VIEW: Let's see how long this lasts.
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Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps. CBS
VOA VIEW: Fools!
Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution. CBS
VOA VIEW: The judge is full of crap.
Quick-thinking movers stepped in to block a truck at a convenience store in Arizona after spotting an abducted child from an Amber alert. CBS
The settlement will pay authors and publishers about $3,000 for each of the approximately 465,000 books covered by the agreement. CBS
VOA VIEW: Wiled!
The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Havana. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Cuba will lose.
The latest generation of Galaxy phones touts enhanced AI capabilities, but supply chain concerns hang over sector CNBC
The companies attending the March 4 meeting include Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI, a White House official confirmed. CNBC
VOA VIEW: We will see!
The prospect of being replaced by artificial intelligence is helping to scare higher-income workers. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It should.
The Supreme Court decision to strike down Trump's tariffs has thrown fresh confusion over the raft of trade deals negotiated with global partners, stalling trade talks. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A foolish ruling.
A violent repeat offender with a long criminal history shot and killed two Missouri deputies before being killed in a 30-minute shoot-out with law enforcement, authorities said. FOX News
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VOA VIEW: Trump should hit Iran hard.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers announced that he will retire from his academic and faculty appointments at the Ivy League school, a spokesperson said. FOX News
College student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning after being found unconscious in snow-covered car during Rhode Island's historic blizzard. FOX News
The United States will offer passport services for the first time in Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank, a move that is expected to draw criticism from foreign nations and human rights advocates. UPI
VOA VIEW: Bad move.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case in which a county foreclosed on a home and sold it at auction far below market value to recoup taxes. UPI
VOA VIEW: Fair market value is right.
The third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks is set to kick off Thursday in Geneva amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, as President Donald Trump threatens military action if a deal is not made. UPI
VOA VIEW: No more talks, action is now required.
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