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June 25, 2026, 6:30 a.m. Pacific time

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The sweeping legislation, fully enacted last month, has been challenged by Republican-led states. Environmental groups have their own complaints.

Several Strong Quakes Hit Across the World in 24 Hours

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Big Companies Aim to Ease A.I. Transition for American Workers

OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon and Microsoft have signed on to an effort led by Gina Raimondo, a former commerce secretary.

Trump Claims He Asked Prosecutor to ‘Do Me a Favor’ and Look Into the California Election

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