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China Tightens Access to U.S. Stocks

China is making it increasingly difficult for mainland retail investors to access U.S. stock markets, signaling another step

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Green Advertising Dubai and the New Language of Modern Cities

At night, Dubai resembles a city communicating with itself. Light pours from skyscrapers in synchronized patterns. Giant digital

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AC Smells Explained What Each Odor Means for Your Home

Air conditioners are designed to improve comfort, yet when AC smells drift through your home, comfort quickly turns into concern.

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Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Freeze Rents Amid Debate

In a historic move, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to freeze rents for a year while developing a rent

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Known for ‘Mortal Kombat’ and Decades of Villain Roles, Dies at 75

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese American actor renowned for his portrayal of Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat, passed away on December

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Tech Entrepreneur Jon Slavet Announces Run for California Governor

Jon Slavet, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, announced on Thursday that he will join the race for California’s next governor. In

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China Tightens Access to U.S. Stocks

China is making it increasingly difficult for mainland retail investors to access U.S. stock markets, signaling another step in Beijing’s broader effort to strengthen

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Green Advertising Dubai and the New Language of Modern Cities

At night, Dubai resembles a city communicating with itself. Light pours from skyscrapers in synchronized patterns. Giant digital billboards flash above highways carrying streams

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AC Smells Explained What Each Odor Means for Your Home

Air conditioners are designed to improve comfort, yet when AC smells drift through your home, comfort quickly turns into concern. These odors are not

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Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Freeze Rents Amid Debate

In a historic move, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to freeze rents for a year while developing a rent stabilization ordinance. The decision

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California Business News Highlights Housing, AI And Retail Shifts

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California Small Business Rules Clash

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Ring Cancels Flock Integration following weeks of public scrutiny over privacy and surveillance concerns tied to law enforcement access. The Amazon owned video doorbell company confirmed Thursday that it ended its planned

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Cuba Oil Refinery Fire Contained Amid Fuel Crisis

Cuba Oil Refinery Fire was brought under control quickly on Friday after thick black smoke rose

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UK Restaurants Struggle as Costs and Demand Shift

UK Restaurants Struggle as rising prices and falling disposable incomes reshape Britain’s dining culture. Across the

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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft Amid Certification Dispute

President Donald Trump has announced he will decertify all Canadian-made aircraft, including Bombardier’s Global Express. He

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Politics

US Senators to Grill Trump Intelligence Team on Iran War

WASHINGTON: US senators get a chance on Wednesday to question top aides to President Donald Trump in public about national security. The hearing comes nearly three weeks into the Iran war. The

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Iran War Fuels Tensions in Democratic Primary Races

WASHINGTON: The Iran war is influencing Democratic primaries ahead of November’s midterm elections. Progressives fault moderate rivals for not opposing President Donald Trump’s bombing campaign strongly enough. They also criticize what they

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Israel Targets Iranian Checkpoints Using Informant Tip-Offs, Source Says

Israel has launched a new phase of its assault on Iran, targeting checkpoints manned by the

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Trump Says US Will Hit Iran ‘Very Hard’ After Russian Oil Waiver

President Donald Trump said the United States will hit Iran “very hard over the next week,”

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California’s business landscape is seeing major changes as AI regulation expands, housing prices climb and companies reshape the retail and restaurant industries. California Business News this week reflects the rapidly changing economic