science and technology
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health
The Black Man Who Stands Up For Hisself
Letters to the Editor: Kanye West's antisemitism is sadly familiar. Our response doesn't have to be just condemnation. The truth is we are far too familiar with the same thing. The problem is our...
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politics
The Real Cost of Housing
Editorial: Californians say 'yes' to housing measures. Mostly. By now, California voters know the drill. They've decided on the statewide ballot initiatives that shape what their communities look like and what they pay in...
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world
Ronald Koeman says he will not retire after Portugal’s World Cup victory
Ronaldo says he is not planning to retire after World Cup Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona star Ronald Koeman says he is not planning to retire after Portugal's FIFA World Cup victory...
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sport
Labour calls for election in the wake of Brexit
UC says strikers' demand to tie pay to housing costs could have 'overwhelming' cost impacts on wages and conditions of employees The National Audit Office has said that the Government’s proposals to increase the...
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world
Lula da Silva: A Political Legend
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Fast Facts Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (1954 to 2011) was a politician and former president of Brazil. During his eight-year presidency, he presided over an economic boom that...
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national
Howard Gardner’s Dream Will Be Realized Under a National Water Policy
Editorial: 50 years later, the Clean Water Act is under assault In his 50 years as president of the American Water Works Association, the late Howard Gardner was a man of ideas that had...
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europe
The Bear Breaks into a Tahoe Home
South Lake Tahoe council candidate accused of breaking into his ex's home says a bear is to blame A candidate for the Tahoe City Council on Tuesday accused a bear of breaking into his...
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travel
The Bravery of Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Column: The bravery of Jennifer Siebel Newsom facing Harvey Weinstein — and facing us all It is rare that I come across an issue that I cannot write a column about. Today, I am...