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War, sports collide as Iran's World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles
CBC News reported on the unchartered territory FIFA World Cup 2026 is finding itself in as members of Team Iran arrive in Los Angeles, inviting a divisive collision of geopolitics and sports in an area with a large Iranian diaspora. "You've never had two countries engaged in active military conflict matching up against each other, competing in the same tournament," said Salma Mousa, an assistant professor of political science and affiliated faculty with the Bedari Kindness Institute. Mousa, who studies the intersection of sports and conflicts, worries that a potential July 3 face-off between Iran and the U.S. in Texas might “increase tensions to kind of a cataclysmic degree.” Read more about UCLA in today’s Washington Times.
Walmart’s fashion boss garners top company award, transforms business
Walmart has not always been known for its fashion sense, but the category has grown into a $20 billion business in recent years behind the leadership of Denise Incandela and...
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records appointments, saying it should have more safeguards.
CalMatters journalism honored as 'impeccable,' 'beautifully-written' and 'the definition of public service' in Golden State Journalism Awards
CalMatters won five of this year’s Golden State Journalism Awards, for public health reporting, criminal justice reporting, education reporting, courage in journalism and impact in journalism.
Newsom says he's on Trump's 'hit list' as Justice Department interviews governor's friends
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife. The Democrat said agents interviewed his friends and associates.
A creator turned her frugal Walmart habits into a seven-figure income
A woman transformed her Walmart shopping habit into a lucrative business, earning money through affiliate sales and social media.
La Palma Mega-Tsunami Hype Collapses Under New Science
A viral theory claims it could devastate the East Coast, but experts aren't convinced.
The Feed: From Bryson DeChambeau to Justin Thomas, Bob Does Sports continue to land YouTube golf’s biggest fish
A big week for Bob Does Sports, Brad Dalke faces this alma mater and Luke Kwon heads to ... Ohio? The Feed recaps YouTube golf's best videos of the week.
Newsom handpicked a generation of California politicians. Can they help him run for president?
An entire generation of California elected officials owe their current jobs and their political prospects to Gavin Newsom.
Walmart growth chief says AI is rewriting ad strategy
Ads have already overrun conventional search results, but Walmart's head of growth is taking a slower, more strategic approach to ads in AI commerce.
The Supply Side: Walmart continues to expand its beauty business
The sale of beauty products is already a huge business at Walmart, with the retailer garnering roughly 20% of the estimated $107 billion industry sales annually, according to analysts at...
Split verdict on California health taxes as cost-of-living anxiety takes its toll
LA County's Measure ER clung to a narrow lead while Contra Costa's similar measure went down in defeat — a divide experts attribute to growing anxiety over the cost of living.
Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season
A union representing teachers and one representing health care workers took opposing stances on issues and with candidates for governor.
This Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat will try to oust California’s toughest GOP incumbent
Voters rejected establishment politics in a Central Valley primary. Randy Villegas, a political newcomer, beat moderate Jasmeet Bains by focusing on change
Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November
The British former Fox News host has secured enough votes to advance to the November governor's race election
Meet the Walmart exec who runs a $96 billion business that would sit between Tesla and Target on the Fortune 500
Sam's Club CEO Latriece Watkins runs a $96 billion business within Walmart.
Can California afford to cover Ozempic for public employees?
California may require CalPERS health plans to cover Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The insurer warns it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
These teens have the weight of the world on their shoulders. Mental health is taking a nosedive
"Everyone is going through something," one California teen said about the prevalence of mental health concerns among his peers.
Lost In The Fine Print: How State Law Can Make Or Break An International Entertainment Deal
How the framework of federal and state laws factor into US entertainment dealmaking for international investors.
California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industries
California's life sciences industry, and some lawmakers, urge state leaders to reject budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
Gears of War: E-Day PS5 Placeholder Listing Appears Online as Xbox Games Showcase Looms
A placeholder listing for a PS5 version of Gears of War: E-Day has shown up on Walmart's website less than 24 hours before Microsoft's big 2026 Xbox Games Showcase.
Walmart Lists Gears Of War: E-Day PS5 Ahead Of Xbox Showcase
The upcoming shooter is at the center of a battle over the future of Xbox exclusivity
Democrat Becerra advances to November California election
The former federal health secretary has secured enough votes in California's primary election to advance. His challenger is still unknown.
Why CA’s top-two primary isn’t working the way voters intended
Most California elections still have a Democrat facing a Republican despite the state's shift to an open primary in 2010. We're just as partisan as ever.
You can get Subway delivery from Walmart. More restaurants may follow.
Walmart is offering meal delivery from Subways located in its stores. Executives say it's the start of bigger ambitions in restaurant delivery.
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
California's top-two primary was designed to create moderate candidates and reduce partisanship. Instead, November races are as partisan as ever.
Brandin Podziemski sends powerful message in graduation speech at his alma mater
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski returned to Wisconsin in late May to deliver the graduation speech at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy.
Walmart elects board, welcomes new CEO at annual business meeting
Walmart Board Chairman Greg Penner called the retailer’s annual business shareholder meeting to order Thursday (June 4) morning, welcoming John Furner as the company’s new CEO and thanking former CEO...
Code Puppy: Walmart's secret weapon against AI lock-in
Walmart's viral Code Puppy AI tool helps avoid vendor lock-in, cut costs, and reduce dependence on Claude Code and Codex.
3 Investment Trends Shaping Behavioral Health Deals in 2026
This is an exclusive BHB+ article. Despite some major deals in the behavioral health sector in 2026, the year’s dealmaking outlook is still somewhat muted
5 things to know about California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race
You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton hold the top two spots.
Eli Lilly's top dealmaker says don't be surprised to see more M&A that pushes Lilly into new areas
Eli Lilly's new top dealmaker explains how the company changed its approach to M&A now that it's the most valuable pharmaceutical company in the world.
What about California’s other statewide races? Here’s a look at the offices on the ballot today
California voters today are determining the general election candidates for 8 statewide offices, including insurance commissioner, superintendent and lieutenant governor.
Will Trump's waning popularity pull down California Republicans? Today's election offers a clue
Democrats seek to oust even more Republicans in California legislative races. Many will move on to November
California voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don't expect them anytime soon
Why California takes so long to count votes: Mail-in ballots, signature verification and competitive races could delay election results for weeks
Top Democrats compete in wide-open primary for lieutenant governor
Fiona Ma, Josh Fryday, Michael Tubbs and Gloria Romero are the leading candidates for lieutenant governor in the California election.
California votes in most uncertain governor’s primary in years
Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton lead the polls in the final days of the California governor election. Results are coming in.
Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmaking
It was a day that showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents.
More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before. Should voters care?
All eyes are on one billionaire’s spending for governor. A CalMatters analysis shows the story may lie in the millions spent by down-ballot candidates.
Why a yearslong fight over gambling is good news for California politicians
A brutal fight over gambling in California shows no signs of letting up after a recent court ruling. That’s good news for politicians seeking campaign contributions.
Cancer fund invites vendors for Health & Wellness Fair
The Lake Almanor Cancer Fund invites individuals and organizations to be part of a Health & Wellness Fair July 31 dedicated to empowering the
Delivery drivers say customers are asking if they received their tips
DoorDash and Walmart Spark drivers say some recent settlements have sparked conversations with customers about tips.
Berkeley's soda tax success story deserves wider attention across California
After Berkeley voters first passed a soda tax in 2014, the city has invested millions of dollars into impactful health programs.
The Walmart Exclusive Icon Blue PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Is on Sale for the First Time During the Sony Days of Play Sale Event
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Teladoc Health inks partnership with Walmart to expand virtual care services
Teladoc Health is expanding its retail partnerships with a new tie-up with Walmart to offer its virtual care services through the company's Better Care Services platform. | Teladoc Health is expanding its retail partnerships with a new tie-up with Walmart to offer its virtual care services through the company's Better Care Services platform.
Teladoc adds virtual care services to Walmart digital health platform
Customers using Walmart’s Better Care Services will be able to access Teladoc’s virtual care products, including urgent care, dermatology and nutrition support.
Follow the money: Who's backing California's next governor
Spending on the California governor’s race is breaking records, and it’s not just Tom Steyer’s $213 million in contributions
Young survivors of gun violence find therapy helps. But will California do more?
In California, about 2,000 youth are killed or hospitalized annually due to gun violence. Advocates and experts say getting timely mental health care to young survivors and witnesses is critical.
New California law bans law enforcement from interfering in state elections
The law bans law enforcement from interfering in elections. It takes effect just in time for the June 2 primary
Walmart launches hardware overhaul, new kids brand in private-label push
Walmart is investing in private brands with a hardware refresh featuring Greenworks Pro and Hyper Tough, plus a new Mainstays Kids home brand launch.
The form asked my permission to share my health data. Then it wouldn’t let me say no.
Dark patterns force patients to share their data with big healthcare networks, even when the privacy form they’re signing explicitly says they can opt-out.
Ever Restless Mount Dukono Erupts
The volcano on Indonesia’s Halmahera Island routinely ejects ash, volcanic gases, and volcanic bombs.
Get up to speed fast on the California election with our guide for the undecided
Californians are voting on a wide-open governor's race in a June 2 primary election. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls.
Trump says it should be ‘mandatory’ for more countries to join the Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
The president said Saudi Arabia and Qatar should “immediately” sign on to the agreements, first signed in 2020 during his first administration.
Lawmakers stripped the Board of Equalization of power. Now they're fighting to join it
The Board of Equalization has very little power, but it's a launching pad to statewide political office in California.
Senior Walmart executives depart amid reshuffling under new CEO, WSJ reports
At least two senior Walmart executives - COO of warehouse chain Sam's Club, Tom Wardn and head of store operations for the retailer's U.S. business - are leaving, marking a major reshuffle under CEO John Furner, WSJ reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Aetna Cuts Rates with Alma-Contracted Therapists
National health plan Aetna will reduce the rates it pays therapists via the digital therapy enablement platform Alma. The changes go into effect on
Business Briefs: May 22, 2026
Greenfield native celebrates grand opening of Almanac Mkt. in historic Paxton barn on May 23 PAXTON — Almanac Mkt., a new retail marketplace specializing in antiques, vintage goods, art, handmade products, crystals and furniture, will host its official grand opening on Saturday, May 23. Located at 242 Pleasant St. in Paxton, the doors will open […]
Kroger plans biggest price cuts in years to take on Walmart, Costco
Kroger Co.'s new CEO is looking at big price cuts in order to win back market share and take on his former employer, Walmart Inc., and other competitors.
National Democrats said they'd stay out of this California race. Then they picked a side
National Democrats said they wouldn’t endorse in California's 22nd Congressional District. Then they backed the moderate over the progressive.
Walmart Sales Rise as Its E-Commerce Business Grows
The retailer said shoppers pushed its grocery, general merchandise and online sales higher in the most recent quarter.
AlmaLinux To Unveil Media/Entertainment Linux OS Edition
AlmaLinux shared with us that they will be introducing a new version of their RHEL-derived Linux operating system that is built specifically for media and entertainment use-cases.
Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative
Republicans call their voter ID ballot measure ‘common sense’ to appeal to moderate voters, while alienating liberals with election conspiracy theories
Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor's race
Billionaire Tom Steyer is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. State law requires they disclose it, but offers little accountability
Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here's who she endorsed
Pelosi’s surprise endorsement comes just two weeks from Election Day, six months after the former speaker announced she would retire
Walmart launches new budget-friendly Android tablets starting at $97
That’s a 7-inch Android tablet for $97.
Walmart just launched six new Android 16 tablets starting at $97, and they look shockingly decent [Gallery]
Walmart is not the first brand anyone thinks of when it comes to Android tablets, but the retailer’s Onn brand...
Walmart Introduces Two New High-End ONN Android Tablets Blending Premium Features with Affordable Pricing
In a move that continues its strategy of delivering strong value in consumer electronics, Walmart has rolled out two fresh additions to its popular ONN lineup of Android tablets. The new 8.1-inch Core Tablet in Silver and the larger 13-inch Pro Tablet in Black position themselves as high-end options accessible to everyday consumers, combining modern […]
Letters – President Trump, media vitriol and political violence
Readers respond to a column by Talmage Boston on the media, assassinations and unhinged rage
California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices. Some classes are tense
Turning Point USA chapters are growing on California campuses after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as tensions rise both in and out of the classroom.
Walmart's online grocery delivery boom is stretching store workers
A relatively small Walmart rule change caused a big stir, highlighting the tension the surging e-commerce business is creating for retail workers.
California governor debate: Rivals gang up on Democratic frontrunner Becerra
Xavier Becerra was attacked from all sides in California's final governor debate. His response? 'This is what happens when you take the lead.'
California legislators kill new spending programs and blame Trump for funding cuts
The biannual ‘suspense file’ hearing is the Legislature’s most efficient tool for killing costly or controversial proposals without fanfare
Trump officials hit California with ‘largest ever’ freeze on Medicaid funds
The Trump administration suspended $1.1 billion in California Medicaid funds over fraud claims, threatening home care for 900,000 seniors and people with disabilities.
California governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra's playbook: Never say you're sorry
While other California governor candidates apologize for past mistakes, Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra has a different strategy: dodge and dismiss.
Walmart cutting or relocating about 1,000 corporate jobs
Walmart is reportedly cutting or relocating 1,000 corporate jobs as it simplifies its operating structure and pursues a tech-focused growth strategy.
What Lil Nas X has to do with a debate over CA mental health law
Supporters of a California mental health law are pointing to singer Lil Nas X as an example of someone who benefited from treatment rather than incarceration.
Californian criminal suspects can trade prison for psychiatric care. Is it working?
Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time. Lawmakers are revamping the rules following reports of violent offenses.
America’s Largest Family Businesses: Walmart, Wegmans, Wawa And 97 More
Forbes inaugural list of the nation's 100 biggest family firms include the companies behind everything from where we shop (Wegmans), stay (Hyatt) and eat (Chick-fil-A).
OPINION: Against all odds, a small school in a big city is changing lives by focusing on emotions
Emotional health intake forms help assess what is going on inside the heart of troubled teens even before they enter the classroom
Read the memo: Walmart cuts or reorganizes 1,000 jobs
Walmart is cutting or relocating about 1,000 corporate jobs in an effort to address redundancies and duplicate roles.
‘Mental health is not a death sentence’: Jacksonville community group demands new crisis response plan for JSO
Jacksonville Community Action Committee rallied at City Hall, urging a mental-health-led crisis response team. JSO says it’s aware and investigations continue. Recent bridge rescue and Walmart standoff highlight stakes.
Can spreading basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and the health of Florida’s soils?
UF researchers are testing volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state’s sandy and organic farmlands.
Panicked California Democrats are pushing a risky strategy: Wait 'til the last minute to vote
Liberal California activists are urging Democrats to wait until the last minute to vote in the race for governor, then support the frontrunner in the polls.
Blackfoot's first Starbucks now open for business
BLACKFOOT — After months of anticipation, Blackfoot's first Starbucks opened on Wednesday, May 5, at 1221 Parkway Drive next to Walmart.
Yet another new Onn Streaming Stick passes through FCC approval
Walmart just released its new Onn 4K Stick and 2nd-gen Onn 4K Pro streaming devices. The retailer hasn't been able to keep up with demand, as it is difficult to find them in stock online or in stores, yet it's already moving ahead with another new model.
California corrections budget benefits more than inmates from prison sports expansion
California lawmakers want to expand organized sports at prisons. An incarcerated journalist says the only winner would be the prison budget.
With more money than ever, California’s biggest pension funds are a political battleground
Should California pension funds invest in fossil fuels? How about Tesla and Palantir? Those debates are playing out at CalPERS and CalSTRS.
Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
SJHN Daily: Celebrini Named Canada Captain, McKenna’s Mom Charged
Macklin Celebrini will captain Canada before he captains the San Jose Sharks. Celebrini was announced as the captain of Canada’s World Championships squad on Sunday. Ryan O’Reilly and John Tavares will be the alternate captains. Meet the captains! / Voici nos capitaines! 🇨🇦 C: Macklin Celebrini (@BCHockey_Source)A: Ryan O’Reilly (@OHFHockey)A: John Tavares (@OHFHockey)#MensWorlds | #MondialMasculin […] The post SJHN Daily: Celebrini Named Canada Captain, McKenna’s Mom Charged appeared first on S
Walmart’s Great Value Brand Makeover Is A Lesson For All Businesses
A smart brand refresh builds trust, attracts new customers, and keeps loyal ones. Learn how to modernize your brand without losing what made it successful.
Walmart’s new 4K Google TV stick is the Chromecast replacement I needed [Gallery]
Walmart is in the process of launching its new Google TV streamer lineup and, while I’m pretty intrigued by the...
For the lone woman left in the California governor’s race, it’s all about ‘temperament’
Katie Porter released an ad joking about her temper. But experts say the touchy issue reveals a double standard for women candidates.
Old Navy turns to retail, entertainment vet to invigorate turnaround
Michael Francis has led marketing at Walmart, Target and Dreamworks and is now taking newly created roles at Gap Inc. and its value brand.
How Ideals is designing platforms to make dealmaking more secure
As dealmaking accelerates, Ideals is helping companies share information seamlessly, securely, and with full control.
Gavin Newsom slow-rolled single-payer healthcare, leaving it to a successor
Gov. Gavin Newsom edged away from his campaign pledge to adopt single-payer healthcare. He got UCLA to study it and instead expanded Medi-Cal coverage.
They answer the call for Californians in mental distress. The money is running out
California's mobile crisis teams have doubled in size. A budget proposal could undo that.
In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats
California's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job in 2026.
William Blair Buys Inner Circle Sports in Sports Dealmaking Push
William Blair is buying Inner Circle Sports, a move that will bolster the investment bank's presence in sports dealmaking and M&A transactions.
Cruise ship at center of deadly hantavirus outbreak refused permission to dock
The cruise operator said in a statement that the ship may sail from Cape Verde to Las Palmas or Tenerife in the Canary Islands and dock there.