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June 30, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Sex Abuse Survivors Reach $395 Million Deal With San Francisco Diocese

The Archdiocese of San Francisco and lawyers for the survivors said the settlement, which needs final approval, would resolve about 530 claims from people who said they were sexually abused by clergy members.

In San Francisco, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough

As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, tech workers making six figures are grousing that they cannot compete with the new A.I. elite. Some doubt they can afford to stay.

How Grindr’s C.E.O. Adopted A.I.: ‘I Just Imposed It’

George Arison, the gay dating app’s chief executive, is aiming for all code to be eventually written by artificial intelligence, making the company “leaner.”

Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor, Died of AIDS, Officials Say

Ms. Chase was the voice of Lilo and also played the child villain in the horror film “The Ring.” She died in Los Angeles this month.

Director Who Defrauded Netflix Gets 30-Month Prison Term

Carl Rinsch was convicted last year of stealing $11 million from the streamer, which funded a science fiction series he had pitched.

We’re Only Starting to Grasp the Pitfalls of Using A.I. at Work

Scholars say the “unknown unknowns” of using artificial intelligence in the workplace may be undermining the technology’s advertised benefits.

No Doilies Here: In the Age of Airbnb, Bed-and-Breakfasts Are Coming Into Their Own

Traditional bed-and-breakfast inns are doubling down on unique décor, personalized service and flexible policies, as they seek to distinguish themselves from vacation rentals.

What I’m Hearing About the Dodgers’ Early Trade Deadline Plans, Future Outfield

The Dodgers want to improve the depth of their minor-league system and are prepared to part with at least one of their top outfield prospects not named Josue De Paula to do so.

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