China faces growing economic and geopolitical risks from the intensifying war in Ukraine as it attempts to preserve its relationship with Russia without alienating the West.
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Why California gas prices are so high and vary so widely: ‘Mystery surcharge’ and more
Gas prices seem to have little logic, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine. Culprits? A combination of market forces, the “mystery gas surcharge” and more.
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Coronavirus cases are rising in Europe. Is it a warning for California?
Throughout the pandemic, the U.S. has followed Europe by several weeks in waves of cases, and that could happen again, health experts warn.
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Attacks hit breadth of Ukraine as talks with Russia resume
Russian forces pummeled cities across Ukraine even as the country’s leaders said they were attempting a fourth round of negotiations with Moscow.
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As a med student, he saw women nearly die from illegal abortions. At 83, he sees no end to his work
With the Supreme Court expected to rule on Roe vs. Wade in the coming months, a Colorado abortion provider has recommitted himself to what he says is his life’s work: helping women.
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Russia intensifies assault, warns U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine are ‘legitimate targets’
Russia intensified its invasion of Ukraine as a top Kremlin diplomat warned the U.S. that weapons it is sending to Ukraine are ‘legitimate targets.’
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Gov. Gavin Newsom will face little-known challengers for a second term
Newsom is seemingly on a clear path to reelection this November, four years after he was elected by the largest margin of any California governor over the past half-century.
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Newsom promised to address California’s high gas costs. But the politics are tricky
The hesitation to tinker with California’s steep gas excise tax of 51 cents per gallon demonstrates just how politically sensitive the issue remains.
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Biden to revoke Russia’s trade status, ratcheting up economic pain for Putin
President Joe Biden is expected to announce Friday that the U.S. will suspend normal trade relations with Russia for its unprovoked war in Ukraine.
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With no respite from drought, officials call upon Californians to conserve water
Citing meager winter rainfall and snow, California officials are urging residents to conserve water as the state contends with a third year of severe drought.
