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Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the year

Rising temperatures pose new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive wildfire in central California that has injured four people as it has become the biggest blaze in the state so far this year

The Independent UK

Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California – a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion

Fire season is expanding in California, with an earlier start to wildfire activity in most of the state. In parts of the northern mountains, the season is now starting more than 10 weeks earlier than it did in the 1990s, a new study shows.

The Conversation

Wild pigs with ‘bright blue’ flesh are again showing up around California and causing concern

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said it had received reports of the bizarre occurrence in March

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In Banning Plastics, California Might Accidentally Ban Youth ATVs and Dirt Bikes

PFAS, or forever chemicals, are both bad for the environment and people. California is attempting to ban them from youth products. But in doing so, it might ban ATVs, dirt bikes, and more.

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Video shows wildfire rip through California as crews fight back flames

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Here’s the Salary You Need So You Are Not Just Surviving in America’s 50 Biggest Cities

How much do you need to live comfortably in the 50 biggest U.S. cities? It ranges from $63K in Detroit to $280K in San Jose, based on cost of living.

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Dramatic video shows firefighters battling 991 acre wildfire in California

Watch as firefighters try to battle a raging wildfire in California, which has surpassed 991 acres.

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Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the power grid

After reaching the end of their automotive lives, the batteries are being reused to provide lower-cost grid energy storage.

The Texas Tribune

Hiscox profits fall after £128m claims hit from LA wildfires

Group chief executive Aki Hussain branded the California disaster the ‘largest wildfire insurance event in history’.

Evening Standard

Nvidia AI Chips Worth $28 Million Illegally Shipped To China, Two Chinese Citizens Charged In California Smuggling Case

Two Chinese nationals in California have been charged with smuggling millions of dollars’ worth of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI chips to China in violation of U.S. export controls, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

Benzinga

US charges Chinese nationals with illegally shipping Nvidia chips to China

Prosecutors say two men ‘knowingly and willfully’ used California-based company to evade export controls on AI chips.

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'A pure challenge of athlete versus course' - Former mountain bike world champion Kate Courtney debuts at Leadville 100 after forced rest from wrist surgery

California native forgoes immediate return to MTB World Cups to challenge herself 'like a sprinter taking on a marathon'

Cycling News

Can the FBI arrest the Democratic Texas lawmakers who left the state in protest?

Texas House Democrats left the state to break quorum to try to stop Republicans from drawing new congressional maps that add as many as five seats for the GOP

The Guardian - US

Timelapse shows 72,000 acre Gifford Fire spread as firefighters battle to contain blaze

The Gifford Fire burning across south-central California has now reached 72,000 acres, according to officials, with dramatic timelapse footage showing its spread.

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ICE Agrees to Stop Posing as Police During South California Home Arrests in Court Settlement

ICE officers in Southern California are no longer permitted to identify themselves as local or state police or use deceptive tactics to enter homes during enforcement actions

Benzinga

From Taboo To Tech: Fellow Health's $24M Raise Signals Big Shift In Men's Reproductive Health

Fellow Health just raised $24 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its cash haul across multiple offerings to $48 million. The San Leandro, California startup advances male reproductive health through "patient-centric testing solutions" and plans to use the capital infusion to expand its mail-in semen analysis services.

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California Is Kicking Its EV Charger Plans Into High Gear

California has North America’s best EV charging network. Now it’s expanding that lead, with millions more for public fast charging.

The Guardian - US

NWSL says it has ‘no duty of care’ for women suing San Diego Wave over assault claims

The NWSL, a co-defendant in the suit with San Diego Wave, denied all allegations in a response branded ‘boilerplate’ by an expert

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Texas senator asks FBI to help locate and arrest Democrats for leaving state

John Cornyn ramps up gerrymandering showdown between lawmakers and Trump administration seeking GOP seats

The Guardian - US

California wildfire scorches 83,000 acres and threatens hundreds of structures

The Gifford fire has spread through Los Padres forest, prompting evacuations and injuring at least three people

The Independent UK

Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

More than 800 structures are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California

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“The first thing that I grabbed when I was like, ‘We’ve got to get the hell out of here’ was the double-neck that Alex Lifeson gave me”: Primus’ Larry LaLonde opens up on losing his house and nearly all his gear in the devastating California wildfires

LaLonde estimates that he lost about 58 guitars in the wildfire, including the “Sailing on the Seas of Cheese” Strat he had since high school

The Mary Sue

‘Help me’: California bartender says man handed her his phone to put her number in. What she sees next has her issuing a PSA

Bartenders encounter several types of customers on the job: the drunks, the rude, and, of course, the flirts, all while relying on tips to make ends meet. A California-based bartender warns more than 105,000 viewers that having a girlfriend won’t stop some male customers from wanting your number.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger emerges from retirement to battle Newsom over a ‘truly evil’ practice

Shocking everyone who forgot he was still alive, let alone politically relevant.

The Independent UK

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