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Federal funding for permanent housing is about to plummet, Joby Aviation takes flight at the Dubai Air Show, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties trudge slowly toward battery storage regulation, and more in this week's local news roundup.
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Scientists searching for new ways to combat cancer think they may have uncovered a promising new lead in the DNA of the bowhead whale. -
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Drinks infused with cannabis' buzzy compound THC are wildly popular and available in many states. But a year from now, the hemp-based products could be banned under a newly approved federal law. -
The American economy depends on truckers. Technology is promising to transform this industry with new driver-assistance features that are meant to make the job safer and less demanding. -
Shoppers can be thankful for discounts on turkey and stuffing this year. While overall grocery prices are up, this year's Thanksgiving meal should cost a bit less than last year's. -
As you prepare for your holiday feast, here's something to consider. Research suggests there are certain foods that can help boost our moods and make us happier in the long-run. -
More than 250 children are still being held by kidnappers in central Nigeria after they were abducted Friday from a Catholic boarding school.
