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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan speaks to local business leaders at a media event at the Diridon Station in San Jose, California, to ask for federal funding to complete the long-promised BART extension, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (Carl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) A coalition representing hundreds of businesses released a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday urging the federal government to quickly spend more than $6 billion to build BART in downtown San Jose and the city of Santa Clara, which would be the largest single public infrastructure project ever proposed in Santa Clara County. “This…

Washington’s heat, which was scorching in mid-June, is becoming unbearable.Tuesday marked the fifth consecutive day with temperatures at or above 97 degrees and the 22nd day this year with temperatures at or above 90 degrees. The heat index, which also takes into account high humidity, rose to around 110 degrees, higher than almost anywhere in the U.S. In response to the severe weather, the National Weather Service upgraded a heat watch for Washington, D.C., to an extreme heat warning.Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s again Wednesday, leading to a third consecutive day of heat warnings.Meanwhile, nights have been…

LAS VEGAS — On Monday, during the second and final scrimmage between the U.S. National Team and the U.S. Select Team, a moment emerged that highlighted many valuable lessons Trayce Jackson-Davis can take back to his hometown of San Francisco. The Warriors’ second-year center set a high screen for Stephen Curry above the 3-point line for USA National Teammate Jamie Jaquez Jr., then rolled to the basket and the left-handed Curry finished off-handed over Joel Embiid. Then Jackson-Davis, thanks to LeBron James’ driving ability, got deep into the paint on defense and set Embiid free at the top of the…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Clarence Thomas (left) and Attorney General Merrick Garland (right). Getty Images Democratic senators have called on Merrick Garland to open a special counsel investigation into Clarence Thomas.They want to investigate Mr Thomas’ ethics and the “significant possibility” of tax evasion through undeclared gifts.Mr. Thomas’ financial ties to billionaire Harlan Crow and other elites have come under increasing scrutiny. Two Democratic senators have called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to open a special counsel investigation into Clarence Thomas.In a letter released Tuesday, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Ron…

Leanne and Leon Ryland explained how they are using their sons’ inheritance as best they can. (Source: SBS)An Australian couple has revealed how much they’re spending in retirement, sparking a backlash from people who think the money should be given to their sons. Leanne and Leon Ryland saved money during their working years and are now living the lavish lifestyle while they still have the time.They said SBS Insight They are part of a new trend called Spending Your Kids Inheritance (SKI), which goes against the traditional approach of setting money aside to pass on to future generations. Lianne said…

Updated: 10 Jul 2024 03:46 ISTJoe Biden attending the NATO summit in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Associated Press)Key highlightsThe NATO summit opened in Washington DC on Tuesday (July 9). President Joe Biden will likely make the most of the summit to bolster his position as a presidential candidate.The Biden administration’s work with NATO has been a key issue in the 81-year-old Biden’s campaign.As NATO Summit The event, which kicked off on Tuesday (July 9) in Washington DC, ended up being as much about international relations as it was about President Biden’s quest for the White House for the next four years.…

Kumartuli’s statue makers have completed half of their orders, artists are working on pandal designs, neighbourhood committees are meeting frequently and the joy of the town began immediately after the elections, with people engrossed in preparations for Durga Puja, which takes place in the second week of October.Usually, this is the time when Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is performed. Puja Though it has yet to officially open, preparations have begun for several weeks, as celebrations have expanded in scale and duration since the COVID-19 pandemic and the festival has been recognised by UNESCO.”We received our first order just after the…

The state Budget Committee on Tuesday approved spending $27 million to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to fund grants aimed at creating regional tech hubs and helping communities affected by the University of Wisconsin closure. The committee also approved spending money to the Department of Corrections to cover the costs of youth serving adult sentences. One of the requests the committee approved Tuesday was for a $7.5 million grant to a Wisconsin biohealth nonprofit, the next step in establishing a regional technology hub in the state. Wisconsin was designated a regional technology hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce in…

Danial RasoulJuly 9, 2024 • 50 minutes agoWahab Riaz’s job has been in jeopardy ever since Pakistan was eliminated from the group stage of the T20 World Cup. Getty ImagesThe first casualties in the aftermath of Pakistan’s disappointing T20 World Cup performance have been reported, with Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq both being removed from their roles as national team selectors. Razzaq, who was appointed as selector for both the men’s and women’s teams a few weeks ago, will also no longer serve as selector for the women’s team. His departure is expected to be formally announced later this week.As…

Welcome to the online edition From the Political Deskis an evening newsletter bringing you the latest coverage and analysis from the election campaign, the White House and Congress from the NBC News political team.In today’s edition, our team of political and congressional reporters examine how President Joe Biden’s campaign has largely stopped the bleeding but still faces serious concerns within the Democratic Party. Plus, national political reporter Steve Kornacki looks back at two instances when Democrats made late-game swaps between Senate candidates in key races.To receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday, sign up here.Biden is slowing defecting from…