Cal Fire rolled out an AI chatbot. Don’t ask it about evacuation orders • Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at Unpacked
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Why Newsom backtracked on ordering state workers back to the office

The mandate would have sent most state employees back to the office four days a week. Labor leaders said Newsom’s claim of “operational necessity” rings hollow.

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Cal Fire rolled out an AI chatbot. Don’t ask it about evacuation orders

The bot fails at some basic questions about fires. Cal Fire says it is working on fixes.

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Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at Unpacked

An expanded partnership with Google will also inject more artificial intelligence into its foldable lineup.

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Merck spends $10 billion for Verona, gaining access to its COPD medication

The deal gives Merck access to Verona Pharma’s new chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medication Ohtuvayre.

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How cuts to premier cancer institute will hurt Southern California patients

People like Big Bear Lake resident Mike Etchamendy count on clinical trials to survive. “You cut funding there, you’re going to cut major research on cancer.”

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Customers seeking deals gave Amazon’s Prime Day and competing sales a solid start

U.S. consumers spent $7.9 billion at online stores on Tuesday, a 9.9% increase from the comparable day last year.

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Could renting be part of the new American dream?

Renting challenges the traditional rhetoric that homeownership is the ultimate path to wealth.

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Musk’s AI company scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments

Grok appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.

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Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against country’s former president

Most economic analyses say the tariffs will worsen inflationary pressures and economic growth.

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Trump’s trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty

After 90 days, the tally of trade deals stands at two.

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