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Headlines From The Times - D’Angelo Dies at 51, California Storm Warnings, Shutdown Fallout, CA Ballot False Conspiracy Theory, Newsom Signs Wildfire Relief Law, New CA AI Laws, Long Beach Self-Checkout Law

R&B legend D’Angelo has died at 51 after a battle with cancer, remembered as a defining voice of neo-soul with albums like Voodoo and Black Messiah. A major storm is soaking Southern California, bringing flash flood warnings and dangerous driving conditions across the region. The federal shutdown enters a third week as thousands of government workers face layoffs and pay uncertainty. California’s secretary of state is refuting false claims that mail-in ballots expose voters’ choices. Governor Newsom has signed new wildfire insurance laws to speed relief for victims. In business, Newsom signs new AI safety rules into law to protect minors and Long Beach enforces the nation’s first staffing requirements for self-checkout lanes to reduce retail theft.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Shifting Trade News Leads to Volatile Day for Stocks

Uncertainty around trade talks with China led to the day’s ups and downs. Plus: Albertsons grocery stores posted strong results. And Walmart announces a partnership with OpenAI. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Bank Earnings Top Analysts Expectations

Plus: The International Monetary Fund predicts global economic growth will slow this year. And Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Ford Cuts Production After Fire at Aluminium Supplier

Plus: The U.S. and China race to de-escalate trade tensions ahead of an upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. And, Google ramps up its artificial intelligence spending with plans to invest $9 billion through 2027 in South Carolina. Kate Bullivant hosts. 


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Headlines From The Times - Beutner’s Bid, Education Layoffs, USC Rivalry, Hostage Release, SoCal Storms, Tesla Troubles, and ChatGPT Expansion

Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner launches his campaign for Los Angeles mayor, challenging Karen Bass. The Trump administration cuts hundreds of jobs at the Education Department, while USC eyes the future of its rivalry with Notre Dame. In the Middle East, Hamas frees the last Israeli hostages. Back in the U.S., Southern California braces for severe storms. In business, Tesla offers customers lackluster discounts and OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s reach with new third-party integrations.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - Who Is Lisa Su, CEO of Nvidia’s Biggest Challenger Yet?

It’s an AI showdown. Elon Musk has been building out two massive data centers in Memphis as he plays catch-up in the AI race. But will it be enough? Meanwhile, AI chips underdog Advanced Micro Devices rocked the market last week when it landed a multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI, directly challenging industry leader Nvidia. We’ll tell you about the old-school CEO leading AMD. Julie Chang hosts.


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