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Gisele Bündchen slams Netflix’s ‘irresponsible’ Tom Brady roast amid jokes about her new relationship

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Bündchen is “deeply disappointed by the disrespectful portrayal of her family on Sunday evening’s roast show,” according to an insider.

Netflix edits out crowd booing Kim Kardashian at Tom Brady roast

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Kardashian’s arrival at the podium proved too much for Netflix decision-makers.

Vegas couple alleges stint on ‘Property Brothers’ left home with faults, health hazards

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A Las Vegas couple is waging a legal battle against the production company behind HGTV’s “Property Brothers.”

Travis Kelce cast in Ryan Murphy’s FX horror, ‘Grotesquerie’

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The Kansas City Chiefs tight end will act alongside Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville.

Katy Perry’s own mom duped by AI-generated Met Gala pics

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The “American Idol” judge took to Instagram to share two very believable yet fake images.

Memorable ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Ian Gelder dies at 74

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The actor died months after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer.

US unveils new rules for bringing a dog into the country

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The new rules require vaccination for dogs that have been in countries where rabies is common. The update applies to dogs brought in by breeders or rescue groups as well as pets traveling with their U.S. owners.

‘Grease’ actress Susan Buckner dead at 72

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Buckner portrayed Sandy’s preppy friend Patty Simcox.

Anxiety over squatters, fueled by TikTok, inspires a wave of legislation

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A visceral fear of some property owners — that an unwanted guest could move into their vacant home, refuse to leave, and then claim ownership — has been a trending story.

Georgia court to hear appeal of Willis ruling in Trump election case

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Donald Trump and some other defendants in Georgia had tried to get Willis and her office removed the case, saying her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest.

San Jose, East Bay to see unseasonable heat through weekend

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San Jose will see temperatures into the 80s, while some parts of the inland East Bay may hit the low 90s.

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Berkeley superintendent questioned by Congressional committee on antisemitism

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The hearing comes as the district has been thrust into the spotlight as it faces allegations of antisemitism and questions over its ethnic studies curriculum.

US paused munitions shipment to Israel over Rafah invasion worries

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Israel has ordered the evacuation of 100,000 Palestinians from the city. Israeli forces have also carried out what it describes as "targeted strikes" on the eastern part of Rafah and captured the Rafah crossing, a critical conduit for the…

Prosecutor offers strong rebuke of Pleasanton police as dismemberment murder trial ends

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"This is the body of a murder victim," prosecutor Colleen Clark told jurors before showing them gruesome pictures of Rachel "Imani" Buckner's dismembered torso and bones replete with saw marks.

US rents climbed 1.5 times faster than wages in last four years

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Rental housing costs have outpaced salaries in all but six of the top 50 metros.

What to watch: Pay attention in ‘Dark Matter,’ you’ll be glad you did

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And the 'Pretty Little Liars' follow-up, 'Summer School,' is bloody good fun.

Trump invited to get $54,000 in unclaimed property. Florida CFO says money could help fight ‘very, very nasty people.’

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Jimmy Patronis, Florida's chief financial officer who's unafraid of taking sides, is calling on former President Donald Trump to claim $54,000 that Patronis said was found in Florida's Unclaimed Property database.

San Jose: Respiratory complaints prompt medical response at middle school

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The fire department was called to Sunrise Middle School after several students experienced 'difficulty breathing,' authorities say.

Mountain West commish Gloria Nevarez on improved CFP access, state of the conference, March Madness expansion and more

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The Mountain West is well positioned to grab the College Football Playoff's AQ spot reserved for the Group of Five, especially with the AAC losing its best schools.

President Biden plans two-day Bay Area visit for campaign fundraisers

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Tickets for the fundraisers are expected to go for up to $250,000, Bloomberg News reported.

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Where in California have wages trailed rent hikes the most?

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Rent hikes outpaced pay raises in 4 of 6 metros from California in 2019-23.

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Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour ticket bargains there

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"Wait a minute, I can either spend $1,500 to go see my favorite artist in Miami, or I can take that $1,500 and buy a concert ticket, a round-trip plane ticket, and three nights in a hotel room."

Big San Jose apartment project at DMV site moves to final city reviews

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A big apartment project that could produce hundreds of residential units in San Jose is in the final stages of city approval.

Oakland fans send strong message to John Fisher at Roots-Quakes game

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Oakland fans chanted "Sell the team" throughout the John Fisher-owned Quakes' win over the Roots.

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Man issues death threats after stealing candy bar from Campbell store

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POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA: 1:12 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue. A man was knocking over newspaper stands and yelling. He was contacted and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.

Blueprint for housing development in Los Gatos receives state approval

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The seventh draft proved to be the charm for Los Gatos’s Housing Element, as the state approved the document in a May 3 letter.

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Water main break shuts down major boulevard in Richmond

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Fire officials were called to Carlson Boulevard and S. 43rd Street about 5 a.m., officials said.

‘Age before beauty’? California bill seeks to ban sales of anti-aging cosmetic products to children

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The "Sephora kids" trend fueled by social media has more children and teens trying adult skin care products.

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Opinion: Tom McEnery, Lewis Wolff call San Jose BART extension ‘municipal madness’

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"This will likely leave us with an obsolete system in a brave new world," say former mayor and former A's co-owner, who were key players in city's downtown redevelopment.

Does Celebrini accelerate the Sharks’ rebuild? Plus other post-lottery thoughts

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San Jose Sharks are expected to take Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 overall selection at the NHL Draft next month in Las Vegas.