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Veterans Affairs workers, including 2,000 in Philly, are losing union protections. They call it 'retaliation'

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The Department of Veterans Affairs terminated contracts for most bargaining-unit workers Wednesday, a move regional union leaders are calling “retaliation” for their opposition to Trump administration layoffs.

In a statement released Wednesday, the VA said the termination of the collective bargaining agreements “will make it easier for VA...Read more

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California Supreme Court sides with environmental groups in rooftop solar case

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The California Supreme Court sided with environmental groups in a Thursday ruling, saying that state lawyers were wrong in their claim that the Public Utilities Commission’s decision to slash rooftop solar incentives could not be challenged.

The unanimous decision sends the case brought by the three groups back to the appeals court.

The ...Read more

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California's rooftop solar rules in limbo after state Supreme Court ruling

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SAN DIEGO — A controversial overhaul of rooftop solar regulations instituted more than two years ago by the California Public Utilities Commission will get another look after the state Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a trio of environmental organizations.

The highest court sent the third iteration of the state’s net energy metering ...Read more

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Insurer of last resort faces questions over smoke damage claims

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Last week, the Department of Insurance ordered the state's home insurer of last resort to answer allegations that it has handled smoke damage claims illegally, which has prompted policyholder complaints and multiple lawsuits.

But consumer advocates say the legal action is long overdue, and some are skeptical that the move will reform the ...Read more

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New boss of Paramount grilled about rumored Trump deal

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David Ellison finally clinched his prize Thursday, completing Skydance Media’s $8 billion takeover of the historic Paramount.

But the tech scion immediately faced questions about President Trump’s boast that he expects $20 million in free advertising and programming as part of a settlement to end Trump’s lawsuit over CBS “60 Minutes” ...Read more

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Medicaid cuts set to drain revenue at elite teaching hospitals

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Few in the U.S. healthcare sector are immune to the effects of Washington’s recent cuts to Medicaid, even the cash-rich teaching hospitals affiliated with top-notch medical schools.

These facilities, often known as academic medical centers or AMCs, are usually seen as the cream of the industry crop for their top-tier credit ratings and ...Read more

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Stagflation concerns ripple through Wall Street as tariffs hit

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Wall Street strategists are sounding alarms that the U.S. economy is drifting toward stagflation as the impact of trade tariffs start to show up, potentially restricting the ability of the Federal Reserve to slash interest-rates.

While investors have so far largely shrugged off the warning signs, data is suggesting an approaching period of ...Read more

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Trump says Intel CEO is 'highly conflicted,' calls for resignation

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Chipmaker Intel is the latest tech company facing political pressure from President Trump.

On Thursday, Trump called for the immediate resignation of Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan, who took the helm in March to turn around the beleaguered chipmaker.

“The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other ...Read more

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'Smarter, faster and safer.' Why many workplaces are embracing virtual reality

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Picture this: you work in a warehouse and need to bring a part to the other side of the building. The floor of the warehouse is marked with pedestrian pathways for safety, but you see a shortcut and decide to take it — without looking both ways.

Suddenly, the perspective flips and through a headset you see the image of your virtual avatar ...Read more

Real estate Q&A: Do I really need my own insurance policy in a condo?

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Q: Our condo is raising our monthly assessments again, this time claiming that the building’s insurance went up. Since our building has insurance, we are not sure why we need to have our own policy and are considering dropping our individual policy to save some money. Do you have any thoughts on this? — Cathy

A: Purchasing a condo apartment...Read more

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Trump administration, TSA propose new rule expanding drone usage

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The U.S. Transportation Secretary and the TSA have unveiled a new proposed rule for drones that would make it easier for companies to use drones for farming, deliveries, manufacturing and more, called Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).

Touted by Secretary Sean P. Duffy as “unleashing American drone dominance,” the new BVLOS rule does away...Read more

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Microsoft is refreshing hybrid work. Code for tighter return to office?

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Microsoft said Wednesday it's looking to refresh its flexible work guidelines, in response to media reports that it may be getting serious about in-person work.

A new policy, that could go into effect in January, would tighten up in-person requirements for Redmond-based employees requiring them to work from the office three days a week, ...Read more

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United Airlines' flights resume in US after tech issue fixed

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United Airlines Holdings Inc. started to resume flights after fixing a tech issue that temporarily grounded planes and delayed hundreds of flights across the U.S. Wednesday evening.

The Chicago-based carrier, the biggest airline in the world by capacity, said it was restarting operations to get customers to their destinations, albeit delayed, ...Read more

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Apple announces $100 billion US investment

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Apple Inc. committed to spending another $100 billion on domestic manufacturing ahead of an event with President Donald Trump, marking the latest pledge by the tech giant to increase U.S. production as it seeks to avoid punishing tariffs on its flagship iPhones.

As part of what it calls the American Manufacturing Program, or AMP, Apple promised...Read more

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Tech review: Dangbei N2 Mini projector is small, yet mighty

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I’ve reviewed more than a few projectors over the years. Some are made for meetings in a conference room, and some are made for watching movies in your home theater room. Some are made very small for carrying around in a travel bag, and some are quite large.

Some are expensive and some are more affordable.

Today we are looking at a very ...Read more

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Hypercar, hyper-price: Corvette ZR1X brings the thunder for over $200k

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The Chevy Corvette ZR1X hypercar is all about the numbers. Zero-to-60 in less than two seconds, 233 mph top speed, 1,250 horsepower, 6.49.3-minute lap time around the 12.9-mile Nürburgring circuit in Germany.

Now we know the number that will allow you access to those performance numbers.

The ZR1X will start at $207,395 for the standard 1LZ ...Read more

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Driving alone in an EV in the carpool lane? Your sticker is about to expire -- maybe for good

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Unless lawmakers on Capitol Hill move quickly, one of the most desired perks of driving a zero-emissions vehicle in California will be put on the shelf by the end of next month.

For years, motorists with stickers on their cars through the state’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal program have been allowed to drive in the carpool, or High Occupancy ...Read more

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Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino named top exec of weight-loss company

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Linda Yaccarino, the former X CEO who left the social media company last month in the wake of yet another Elon Musk controversy, has been named the top executive at health company eMed.

eMed Population Health provides support for patients on GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy and Ozempic, that treat diabetes and obesity.

“Our mission is ...Read more

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Trump, Apple to announce fresh $100 billion US investment

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President Donald Trump plans to announce that Apple Inc. will commit to spending another $100 billion on domestic manufacturing, the latest pledge by the tech giant to increase U.S. production of its products as it seeks to avoid punishing tariffs on its flagship iPhones.

The announcement at the White House on Wednesday includes a new ...Read more

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Former CNBC pundit and fugitive sentenced to prison for bilking investors out of millions

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James Arthur McDonald Jr., an investor and financial analyst who frequently appeared on CNBC, was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors in a multimillion-dollar scheme, the United States Attorney’s Office said on Monday.

McDonald, 53, a former San Gabriel Valley resident, was the CEO and chief investment officer of two ...Read more