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Einride Secures $113M Oversubscribed Funding for Autonomous Freight Via Legato Merger Corp. III Business News
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West Coast Agent Arrested: Current News on California Embezzlement Investigations
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Innovation & Economy

Einride Secures $113M Oversubscribed Funding for Autonomous Freight Via Legato Merger Corp. III Business News

Maisie Rivers 9 hours ago

Einride and Legato Merger Corp. III Announce Major Funding Boost Einride AB is making significant strides. The autonomous and electric freight technology company secured crucial funding....

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The Current

West Coast Agent Arrested: Current News on California Embezzlement Investigations

Maisie Rivers 9 hours ago

A former California insurance agent faces serious charges. Andre De Gazon, 56, is now arraigned. He faces felony counts. These include grand theft and embezzlement. He...

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Westward

No Confirmed News on Early West Coast Spring Break Tourism Surge Found

Priyank anair 12 hours ago
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The Current

California Targets 9 Million Acre-Feet Water Boost by 2040 Amid Climate Crisis

Leeanne Perez 12 hours ago

California faces a critical water challenge. The state needs 9 million acre-feet of new water by 2040. This goal is part of the 2028 Water Plan....

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Top Coastal Reports

Top News: 5.7 Quake Jolts Russian Kamchatka Coast Amidst Active Seismic Zone

brett Chang 12 hours ago

Top News: 5.7 Quake Jolts Russian Kamchatka Coast Amidst Active Seismic Zone A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the Russian Kamchatka coast. The event happened on February...

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  • California Targets 9 Million Acre-Feet Water Boost by 2040 Amid Climate Crisis
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