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January 28, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Tails of the City: San Francisco’s Latest Animal Sensation Is a Mountain Lion

The 2-year-old male was safely captured after he got stuck between two apartment buildings.

A Municipal Debt Boom Is Driving Public Projects and Tax Breaks for Investors

Municipal debt issuance surpassed $500 billion last year, a record that’s found a deep pool of buyers.

U.S. and Mexico Clubs Would Be Welcome in Copa Libertadores, Says South America President

The “door is open” for clubs from the U.S. and Mexico to compete in the Copa Libertadores, the president of the competition’s organiser CONMEBOL has said.

A Cult Figure, Silenced Too Soon, Resurfaces

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s poetry, performance and films inspired generations of artists. Never forgotten after her murder, a new exhibition sheds light on her legacy.

Meta Campaigns to Change Opinions on Data Centers

The tech giant has spent more than $6 million on TV ads in state capitals and Washington, with the message that data centers create jobs.

Who Will Win the Best Actor Oscar?

In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura each have a way to triumph.

Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs

The e-commerce giant has been cutting costs while pouring resources into building data centers to compete in the race to dominate artificial intelligence.

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