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Jill On Money: Jobs cool, the American dream fizzles

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Jill Schlesinger @ Silicon Valley · 09/15/2025 09:00 EDT

The August jobs report showed a further cooling of the labor market in 2025 and is consistent with what many businesses have been saying since the spring: It’s tough to operate and plan for future hiring under a cloud of tariff-related uncertainty, high interest rates, and mercurial consumers, who may retrench their spending. As a result, many companies have put hiring plans on hold, though there is no evidence of... Read more ›

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US and China reach a framework deal for the ownership of TikTok

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Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/15/2025 08:34 EDT

By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China in Spain. Bessent said in a press conference after the latest round of trade talks between the worlds top […] Read more ›

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The US says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse

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Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/15/2025 08:34 EDT

By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China in Spain. Bessent said in a press conference after the latest round of trade talks between the worlds top […] Read more ›

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US and China reach a framework deal on TikTok

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Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/15/2025 08:34 EDT

By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China in Spain. Bessent said in a press conference after the latest round of trade talks between the worlds top […] Read more ›

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A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China

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Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/15/2025 08:34 EDT

By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China in Spain. Bessent said in a press conference after the latest round of trade talks between the worlds top […] Read more ›

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Livermore takes on Alameda, Albuquerque for $1 billion nuclear fusion site

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Kyle Martin @ Silicon Valley · 09/15/2025 07:30 EDT

"I think if this is going to succeed anywhere, it's going to be in Livermore," Mayor John Marchand said. Read more ›

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Workers commenting on Kirk’s death learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs

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Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/14/2025 17:37 EDT

Several conservative activists have sought to identify social media users whose posts about Kirk they viewed as offensive or celebratory. Read more ›

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Lincoln’s rebrand a success, Nautilus a luxury SUV star

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James Raia @ Silicon Valley · 09/14/2025 12:26 EDT

The Lincoln Motor Company's heydays may be gone. The luxury division of the Ford Motor Company reached a peak of more than 131,000 sales in the United States in 2007. It has had drastically varying years since, with sales tumbling nearly 50 percent in lean years. Read more ›

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The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Sport Compact Crossover SUV

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Tony Leopardo @ Silicon Valley · 09/14/2025 12:15 EDT

What is a Forester? The Forester is a compact SUV built in the Gunma, Japan assembly plant and sold worldwide by Subaru. While Subaru does have an assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana, and it will be producing the 2026 Forester there, for now the hybrid Forester model is built in Japan. The hybrid system in the Forester is a result of collaboration with Toyota, sharing powertrain and manufacturing technology. Read more ›

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Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies

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Associated Press @ Silicon Valley · 09/13/2025 19:31 EDT

Democrats are threatening to vote to shut down the government at the end of the month if Republicans don’t extend the subsidies. Read more ›

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Scratchers score $15 million in lottery jackpots for two East Bay winners

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Kyle Martin @ Silicon Valley · 09/13/2025 17:57 EDT

The two winners bought tickets from vendors in Oakland and Fremont Read more ›

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China starts probes targeting US semiconductor sector

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Tribune News Service @ Silicon Valley · 09/13/2025 15:54 EDT

The Ministry of Commerce also kicked off an anti-discrimination investigation into U.S. moves against the Chinese chip sector, according to a separate statement. Read more ›

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California shoppers see surging grocery inflation once again

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Jon Lansner @ Silicon Valley · 09/13/2025 11:08 EDT

Prices in the "food at home" category grew at an average 3.3% annual rate this summer – double from 1.5% in 2024. Read more ›

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Walters: Two years on, Californians still don’t know impact of $20 fast-food wage

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Dan Walters Calmatters @ Silicon Valley · 09/13/2025 05:45 EDT

Conflicting economic studies from partisan sources cloud sober analysis of the 2023 bill's effects on employment, prices Read more ›

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Photos: Tennis star’s former Bay Area mansion listed for $8 million

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Pueng Vongs @ Silicon Valley · 09/12/2025 17:47 EDT

A San Rafael mansion once owned by tennis great Brad Gilbert is for sale for $7,995,000. Read more ›

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Peninsula CEO accused by ex-wife of forging her signature in ‘fraud’ scheme that left him with ‘breathtaking’ living standard while she struggles

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Ethan Baron @ Silicon Valley · 09/12/2025 14:42 EDT

Forged signature allegedly used to transfer woman's interest in successful firm and posh ski resort home. Read more ›

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Uber sued by DOJ over passenger disability discrimination

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Bloomberg @ Silicon Valley · 09/12/2025 12:06 EDT

The department’s civil rights division alleged in a complaint that Uber drivers routinely refuse to accommodate passengers who travel with service animals or who use stowable wheelchairs. Read more ›

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Tesla pivots to robots as investors question sales and soaring valuation

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Bloomberg @ Silicon Valley · 09/12/2025 12:05 EDT

Elon Musk may be trying to pivot Tesla Inc. away from electric vehicles and toward humanoid robots, but to skeptical investors there's no hiding from its stagnating sales and eye-watering stock market valuation that leaves little room for error. Read more ›

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Amazon, Google probed by FTC over search advertising practices

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Bloomberg @ Silicon Valley · 09/12/2025 12:02 EDT

The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google misled advertisers that place ads on their websites, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more ›

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Space startup Apex raises $200 million, reaches unicorn status

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Bloomberg @ Silicon Valley · 09/12/2025 12:02 EDT

Space startup Apex has raised $200 million in a new funding round, reaching unicorn status as it supports companies and governments developing satellite networks. Read more ›

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