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June 5, 2026, 6:30 a.m. Pacific time

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What to Know About California’s Top Election Races

The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted.

America’s Farms Depend More Than Ever on a Troubled Visa Program

The Trump administration is allowing in more agricultural guest workers under the H-2A program, but preventing abuses is proving difficult.

California’s Wildfire Season Is Off to an Early Start. What’s Next?

After late-spring rain, and with an El Niño brewing, experts say the outlook for the summer is especially complicated.

At the Ambitious New A.I Museum, You Feel the Art, and It Feels You Right Back

A look inside Dataland in Los Angeles, dedicated entirely to A.I.-generated art. Refik Anadol, its founder, says it’s for human dreamers. Will critics be convinced?

Wall Street Is Going Gaga for SpaceX

Jamie Dimon himself is planning to pitch investors on the offering of Elon Musk’s rocket company, as banks prepare to reap huge fees from the largest I.P.O. ever.

Netflix Is Done Coddling Hollywood

Dan Lin doesn’t fawn over stars or write blank checks. And he still greenlights more movies than anyone.

Can These Ads Make You Love A.I.?

A campaign for ChatGPT relies on heartwarming retro vibes to sell a product that has become a source of concern for most Americans.

Celebrating Jo Adell and Jose Canseco Head-Ball Homers With a Head-to-Head Comparison

Thirty-three years later, Jo Adell channeled Jose Canseco as a fly ball bounced off his head and over the fence for a Weird and Wild home run.

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Andrew Bui for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Kaitlin Wayne.

Lemon Basque Cheesecake

By Claire Saffitz

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15 hours 5 minutes

Makes 10 servings

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