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Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected

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Tesla's global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company's products and electric vehicles overall.

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AG Bonta, Trump among politicians who received most from Oakland family tied to FBI corruption probe

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Andy Duong's recommendations called out an alleged request from California Attorney General Rob Bonta to sponsor his biggest "fundraising" saying "he is one of the best ally to ever support and will deliver whatever we ask for when help…

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Oakland passes mid-cycle budget inclusive of Coliseum sale

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This budget does include the sale of the Oakland Coliseum, for which the city administration explains there still is no Purchase and Sale Agreement in writing. The proceeds are necessary to erase more than $100 million budget deficit.

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Biden blames international travel for poor debate performance, says he nearly 'fell asleep on stage'

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Biden also apologized, saying he was sorry for the performance but stressed that it was "critical" to win the election.

FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer's

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Democrats pressure Biden to answer questions after faltering in 1st debate

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Doggett is the first sitting Democrat in Congress, House, or Senate to publicly call on Biden to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for president.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Best July 4th sales on Walmart up to 60% off

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Shop the best 4th of July deals from Walmart now.

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President Joe Biden to sit down with ABC News on Friday for first interview since debate

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Biden will speak to "Good Morning America" and "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos for the interview.

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Patelco Credit Union customers waiting to access full accounts after ransomware attack

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"I'm scared!" Customers of Dublin-based Patelco Credit Union still have no word when they'll be able to access most of their banking services or money after it was hit by a ransomware attack.

DA is open to delaying Trump's sentencing date in hush money conviction after Supreme Court ruling

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Trump became the first former US president to be convicted of a felony in May when the Manhattan jury found him guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial.

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Rudy Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' statements on 2020 election

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Rudy Giuliani's association with former President Donald Trump has cost him his law license.

California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition

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California lawmakers are considering legislation that would require artificial intelligence companies to test their systems and add safety measures so they can't be potentially manipulated to wipe out the state's electric grid or help…

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What constitutes an 'official act' by a president?

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In a historic ruling on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court said former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution for "official" acts taken as president, but not for any "unofficial" acts.

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How will the Supreme Court's immunity decision impact Trump's 4 criminal cases?

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Following Monday's landmark Supreme Court decision, Trump's lawyers made their first move to capitalize on the ruling by seeking to throw out the former president's conviction in New York for falsifying business records.

Biden lands temporary win as student loan repayment plan allowed to proceed

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The SAVE Plan, dubbed the most affordable plan for borrowers and President Joe Biden's hallmark surviving student debt reform effort, is the target of two Republican-led lawsuits that argue the Biden administration has gone beyond its…

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President Biden says SCOTUS decision on Donald Trump immunity case sets 'dangerous precedent'

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President Joe Biden addressed the Supreme Court's ruling Monday, which said former President Donald Trump is entitled to some immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken to overturn results of the 2020 election.

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Supreme Court's liberal justices warn of law-free zone stemming from Trump immunity ruling

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In Sotomayor's view, the impact would be chilling. For the first time she said, in every use of official authority, the president "is now a king above the law."

Monday, Jul 1

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Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7B

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Boeing said the purchase will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.

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Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft

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Top California Democrats announced Sunday they will ask voters to approve a plan cracking down on retail theft.

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What happens next in Trump's DC election case after the Supreme Court's immunity decision

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What happens next in special counsel Jack Smith's election interference case against the former president?

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Best laptop deals for summer and back-to-school season

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Here are the best laptop deals for summer and back-to-school season.

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House Judiciary Committee sues AG Merrick Garland for Biden audio tapes

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The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday in their latest attempt to obtain the audio recordings of former special counsel Robert Hur's interviews with President Joe Biden and his ghostwriter.

Steve Bannon reports to prison for contempt of Congress sentence

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Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon surrendered on Monday to law enforcement to begin his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress.

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Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Florida, Texas social media laws and 1st Amendment

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The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.

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Best ABC Secret Sales on summer skin and beauty products

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This week, Sam Champion and Dani Beckstrom are rounding up the best summer skincare and beauty on sale, with deals up to 50% off.

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California is set to track gun shop credit card sales as 17 other states pass laws that prohibit it

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A California law will require credit card networks to provide banks with retail codes that can be assigned to gun stores in order to track their sales.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs budget to close $46.8 billion budget deficit

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Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed California's budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and temporarily raising taxes on some businesses.

Sunday, Jun 30

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What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators

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Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a far-reaching decision Friday by the Supreme Court.

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State Farm seeking 30% rate hike for CA homeowners: Here's what to know

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Many California homeowners are concerned about their home insurance, and that anxiety ratcheted up when State Farm requested one of its biggest rate increases ever.

Saturday, Jun 29

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3 million student loan borrowers to be placed in payment pause

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The Biden administration is planning to place about three million student loan borrowers into a monthslong payment pause.