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LA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.

LA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

2024 Upfronts takeaways; Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock announce streaming bundle

Amazon and Netflix boasted subscription numbers during their in-person debuts at the 2024 Upfronts, and Jimmy Kimmel roasted Disney CEO Bob Iger at the company’s presentation.

UC workers consider strike over campus protest crackdown

A potential strike over the UC administration's response to pro-Palestinian protests echoes campus movements of the past.

Justice Alito is under fire for displaying pro-Trump symbol

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito blamed his wife for displaying a "stop the steal" symbol at their home after the January 6 insurrection.

With the president dead, Iran faces a succession problem

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His death leaves two major roles to fill in the regime.

What are the key takeaways from new election polling? Should Democrats be worried about protests at this summer’s convention?

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A military historian and retired Army colonel discusses Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy against Hamas, and what the war in Gaza means for Israeli politics domestically and globally.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Google will start putting AI-generated answers at the top of search results. Content creators and media outlets say this will cost them clicks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Cartels in Mexico have created one of the deadliest election years in the country’s history. What will this mean for voters heading to the polls next month?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Billions in the UC system’s portfolio are tied to holdings targeted by pro-Palestinian protests. Plus, did CHP officers break California law during its UCLA encampment sweep?

Individual UC campuses hold little power over divestment, despite agreements

Billions in the UC system’s portfolio are tied to holdings targeted by pro-Palestinian protests. Plus, did CHP officers break California law during its UCLA encampment sweep?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The 401(k) has increased the wealth of millions while exacerbating income inequality among older Americans. What can be done to close that gap?

Who are the haves and have-nots of retirement savings?

The 401(k) has increased the wealth of millions while exacerbating income inequality among older Americans. What can be done to close that gap?

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President Biden today announced higher tariffs on Chinese goods, saying the aim is to protect the U.S. economy from overseas competitors.

How much does China threaten the US economy?

President Biden today announced higher tariffs on Chinese goods, saying the aim is to protect the U.S. economy from overseas competitors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Decades of erosion and climate change constantly shut down Highway 1 through Big Sur. The damage is worsening as more intense storms hit the coast.

Highway 1 in Big Sur: Doomed to be forever rebuilt?

Decades of erosion and climate change constantly shut down Highway 1 through Big Sur. The damage is worsening as more intense storms hit the coast.

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The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

Shingles to brain damage: Americans report COVID side effects

The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

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The New York Times/Siena College polls show Biden losing to Trump in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia. Biden has lost support with key Democratic demographics.

Latest polling has Biden losing 5 key swing states

The New York Times/Siena College polls show Biden losing to Trump in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia. Biden has lost support with key Democratic demographics.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The state of California tried to stop a lawsuit relating to a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin prison. Today, the Supreme Court allowed it to go forward.

SCOTUS allows lawsuit connected to COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin

The state of California tried to stop a lawsuit relating to a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin prison. Today, the Supreme Court allowed it to go forward.

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The number of Orange County’s unhoused population surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the Point in Time Count , as the county pushed for more federal funding.

OC leaders strategize after report shows homelessness spike

The number of Orange County’s unhoused population surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the Point in Time Count , as the county pushed for more federal funding.

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Are threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire.

Should Netanyahu’s raid on Al Jazeera shift US’ view of Israel?

Are threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire.

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Despite announcing streaming profitability during Q1, there’s plenty of room for improvement at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q1 earnings: Stiff competition, stunted growth?

Despite announcing streaming profitability during Q1, there’s plenty of room for improvement at Warner Bros. Discovery.

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The new book “White Rural Rage” explores anger in the heartland and the threat it poses to American democracy.

Why does so much of white rural America still worship Trump?

The new book “White Rural Rage” explores anger in the heartland and the threat it poses to American democracy.

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Ryan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administration’s withholding of bombs.

What is US’ leverage in preventing full Israeli invasion of Rafah?

Ryan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administration’s withholding of bombs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lookout Santa Cruz has earned the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. The winning coverage was about the flooding and mudslides along the Central Coast last January.

Double-editing and digital tools: Santa Cruz newsroom wins Pulitzer

Lookout Santa Cruz has earned the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. The winning coverage was about the flooding and mudslides along the Central Coast last January.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Once viewed as a progressive movement for a Jewish state, Zionism has taken on a settler colonialist connotation for many pro-Palestinian protestors.

Has ‘Zionism’ become a dirty word?

Once viewed as a progressive movement for a Jewish state, Zionism has taken on a settler colonialist connotation for many pro-Palestinian protestors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand