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California billionaire tax proposal is slated to qualify for the November ballot

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot, the state’s top elections official said.

US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud - or face penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor told states Wednesday to take immediate action to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs – and that they could have administrative funds withheld if they don’t comply.

Officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The eight men killed in this week’s fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at California’s Edwards Air Force Base included four active duty airmen, one reservist and three civilians, military officials said Wednesday.

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VCARB Partners with Salesforce to Supercharge Fan Engagement with AI

VCARB Partners with Salesforce to Supercharge Fan Engagement with AI, Deploying Agentforce 360

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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

WASHINGTON (AP) – Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.

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Bed Bath and Beyond Launches Legendary Coupon Hunt

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The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to an already sizable military spending boost sought by President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill ahead of a formal request.

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The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through

NEW YORK (AP) – Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere with negotiations to forge a lasting peace.

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US and Iran in dispute over whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections

ISLAMABAD (AP) – The U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. As officials negotiated over how to permanently end the war in Iran, a plan emerged to break the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for deal to end war
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Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine
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Starmer challenger Andy Burnham sworn in as UK lawmaker