Jack Stewart

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CES in Las Vegas displays a lot of toys, but it can also be a window into the future of how we’ll live with smart tech.

CES: Cuddle robots, self-driving suitcases, and other gadgets

CES in Las Vegas displays a lot of toys, but it can also be a window into the future of how we’ll live with smart tech.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Virgin’s version of the hyperloop is on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company is developing vacuum tubes to shuttle people at more than 200 mph.

Challenges in making the hyperloop a reality

Virgin’s version of the hyperloop is on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company is developing vacuum tubes to shuttle people at more than 200 mph.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Proposition 23 on the November ballot would suspend Governor Schwarzenegger's proudest achievement, AB 32 .

California Politics and Global Warming

Proposition 23 on the November ballot would suspend Governor Schwarzenegger's proudest achievement, AB 32 .

from Which Way, L.A.?

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This week, Kevin de León will be sworn in as a new member of the LA City Council. He’ll represent downtown, Boyle Heights, and parts of northeast Los Angeles.

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Astrology has been used for centuries to provide meaning and guidance. How does that translate in 2020?

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The Perseverance rover is scheduled to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Thursday.

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As TikTok gained popularity, talent management companies had an idea. Why not gather 10 or 15 of the most popular TikTok stars and put them in a fancy house to make videos together?

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Forget sourdough bread and rollerskating. Letter writing is one of the latest trends to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fifty years ago, the Chicano Moratorium sought to underscore the costs of the Vietnam War among Latinos. What started out as a peaceful demonstration ended violently.

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Some see Elon’s Musk’s personal move to Texas as a blow to California’s prestige and possibly its economy. But Zocalo commentator Joe Mathews is happy to show him the door.

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In Huntington Beach, a debate is brewing over the construction of a desalination plant, which would convert seawater to drinkable water. The process is extensive and expensive.

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Flames from the Bobcat Fire have come within 500 feet of the Mount Wilson Observatory, which was once the world’s largest observatory.

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