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July 24, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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The Roller Skater Trying to Reframe the History of Farmworker Rights

Johnny Itliong says Cesar Chavez stole credit from his father, the farmworker activist Larry Itliong. For years, he has been trying to correct the record.

Jackie, Bald Eagle and Webcam Star, Is Recovering After an Attack in California

Jackie found an online audience through a webcam pointed at her nest in California. She was rescued last week after a fight with other eagles, officials said.

Salty, Buttery, Astonishingly Lucrative: The $100 Million Market of Popcorn Buckets

Once, a tub of popcorn was just a tub of popcorn. Now, ‘collectible concession vessels’ could make one chain more than $100 million.

Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound

The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.

Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Agents Amid Push for Private Security

The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the move could jeopardize public safety.

4 Prompts That Can Tell You What Chatbots Really Know About You

It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.

Clint Reilly, Political Consultant Known for Feuding, Dies at 79

As savvy as he could be volatile, he advised Nancy Pelosi and Dianne Feinstein, ran for mayor of San Francisco and bought The San Francisco Examiner.

What We’re Hearing About Adrian Morejon and the Padres’ Trade-Deadline Approach

Deciding whether to move Adrian Morejon might not be a simple calculation for the Padres.

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