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Branded: Studocu AI helps students prepare for STEM exams stress-free

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 For most STEM students, exam season feels less like a week and more like a workload. Between labs, project deadlines and part-time jobs, the hours meant for studying disappear quickly. The pressure builds quietly until every subject starts competing for attention. A 2025 study found that science and engineering students experience the highest burnout...

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The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Edition MAX Hybrid SUV

2026 Genesis GV70: small, updated SUV remains strong choice in luxury market

2026 Genesis GV70: remains strong choice in luxury market

By James Raia

December 14, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.

Consumers interested in small luxury sport utility vehicles have it good. The segment is flush...

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade AWD Calligraphy SUV

By Tony Leopardo

December 14, 2025 at 9:52 a.m.

What is a Palisade? The Palisade is a midsize SUV built in the Ulsan, Korea,...

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Bay Area Travel Includes Luxury Escapes and Outdoor Adventures

By Amplified Content Studio

December 10, 2025 at 12:07 p.m.

Bay Area travel shines when luxury escapes blend with cultural and outdoor adventures—vineyards, spas, boutique...

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The Return of the Great Room Offering an Open-Concept Luxury

By Amplified Content Studio

December 11, 2025 at 2:07 p.m.

The great room returns in 2025, blending open-concept luxury with warmth, functionality, and modern tech,...

LA Auto Show: shiny cars, lost prestige

By James Raia

December 7, 2025 at 9:52 a.m.

Curiosity about a single car, the prototype “runabout,” presented by Ransom Eli Olds, attracted 10,000...

The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec Tech 6 Speed Stick Shift Sports Sedan

By Tony Leopardo

December 7, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

What is an Integra? The Integra is a compact sedan built in the Marysville, Ohio...

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Kylie Jenner is ‘kiss of death’ for Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar hopes

By Martha Ross

December 5, 2025 at 4:20 a.m.

Chalamet seems to be 'gunning for an Oscar' for 'Marty Supreme,' but he'll have to...

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Winter by the Waves: Coastal Getaways for the Cooler Months

By Amplified Content Studio

December 3, 2025 at 8:27 a.m.

Escape summer crowds with winter coastal getaways, where serene beaches, dramatic waves, and cozy seaside...

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Northern California’s Luxury Look Includes the Rise of Modern Coastal Architecture

By Amplified Content Studio

December 3, 2025 at 12:37 a.m.

Northern California’s luxury coastal homes redefine elegance with minimalism, sustainability, and lifestyle-focused design, creating spaces...

Branded: Engineering meets medicine: Neel Somani on the rise of biohacking

By Ascend Agency

December 2, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Neel Somani, a researcher and technologist who graduated from...

New Lexus plug-in luxury hybrid trim faces tough SUV challenges

By James Raia

November 30, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.

The Lexus NX debuted in 2014 as Toyota's luxury brand expanded in the SUV segment....

The 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport AWD Hybrid Compact SUV

By Tony Leopardo

November 30, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.

What is a CR-V? The CR-V is a compact crossover SUV built in the Greensburg,...

Luxury Homes or Art Galleries? Bay Area Estates are Blurring the Line This Fall

By Amplified Content Studio

November 24, 2025 at 3:40 p.m.

This fall, Bay Area estates transform into curated art experiences, where luxury living meets gallery-level...

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Is Fall Secretly California’s “Locals-Only” Travel Season?

By Amplified Content Studio

November 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

October in California offers quiet beaches, serene vineyards, and fog-kissed cities, creating a “locals-only” travel...

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT AWD Compact Pickup Truck

By Tony Leopardo

November 23, 2025 at 9:53 a.m.

What is a Santa Cruz? The Santa Cruz is a compact crossover pickup truck built...

Big appeal for little Hyundai pickup

By James Raia

November 23, 2025 at 9:02 a.m.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz, introduced in 2021 for the 2022 model year, is a small...

Toyota debuts new hybrid SUV, But will the Crown shine or fade?

By James Raia

November 16, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

The Toyota Corolla compact sedan is the best-selling car in history. The Toyota Prius is...

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4 Motion SUV

By Tony Leopardo

November 16, 2025 at 9:16 a.m.

What is a Tiguan? The Tiguan is a compact SUV built in the Puebla, Mexico,...

Toys, Joys, and Holiday Cheer — Help VTA Stuff the Bus!

By CeeJay Fangonilo

November 19, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.

VTA's annual Stuff the Bus event, in partnership with Toys for Tots and Christmas in...

Bispecific Antibody Therapy at Epic Care Offers a New Frontier in Cancer Treatment and Renewed Hope for Cancer Patients

By Epic Care

November 11, 2025 at 1:37 p.m.

A New frontier: Epic Care's bispecific antibody therapy harnesses the immune system to offer renewed...

A New Era of Homeownership on Oakland’s Waterfront

By Caspian Oakland

November 10, 2025 at 8:49 a.m.

Oakland waterfront homeownership is here! Caspian at Brooklyn Basin is converting to for-sale condos starting...

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CCS football playoffs 2025: First-round schedule in all divisions

By Darren Sabedra

November 10, 2025 at 3:55 a.m.

Dozens of teams selected across five Central Coast Section divisions; games start this weekend.

Cars cost more but value remains

By James Raia

November 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Perhaps only equaled by the onslaught of statistics in sports, the automotive industry is largely...

The 2025 Range Rover SE 7 Seat LWB Full Size Luxury SUV

By Tony Leopardo

November 9, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

What is an SE? The SE is the Standard Equipment edition of the Range Rover...

VTA Honors Veterans with Discounted Fare Pass

By Rowan Briggs

November 7, 2025 at 5:31 p.m.

To honor veterans, VTA offers a $1.00 single-ride Veterans Pass through Token Transit until year's...

Jeep reigns at 2025 Best of the Bay

By James Raia

November 2, 2025 at 9:35 a.m.

Western Automotive Journalists, a diverse group of broadcasters, writers, editors, photographers and videographers, started about...

The 2025 Nissan Murano AWD Platinum SUV

By Tony Leopardo

November 2, 2025 at 9:26 a.m.

What is a Murano? The Murano is a midsize SUV built in the Smyrna, Tennessee...

The 2025 RAM ProMaster 2500 Utility 159″ Wheelbase High Roof Cargo Van

By Tony Leopardo

October 26, 2025 at 9:51 a.m.

What is a ProMaster? The ProMaster is a versatile commercial front wheel drive cargo or...

The VW van is back, lauded as new EV

By James Raia

October 26, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

Modern retro-designed vehicles could share many traits, but they always have at least two commonalities....

Lexus adds another (worthy) SUV trim

By James Raia

October 19, 2025 at 9:21 a.m.

Lexus has used half of the alphabet and almost as many numbers to name its...

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label Special Edition Luxury 4x4 SUV

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label Special Edition Luxury 4×4 SUV

By Tony Leopardo

October 19, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

What is a Navigator? The Navigator is a full size SUV built at the Kentucky...

Hyundai expands Ioniq EV lineup, New SUV offers comfort, performance

By James Raia

October 12, 2025 at 9:58 a.m.

Unveiled at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show and publicly available earlier this year, the...

The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle PHEV Plug in Hybrid 3 Row Family Minivan

The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle PHEV 3 Row Family Minivan

By Tony Leopardo

October 12, 2025 at 9:16 a.m.

What is a Pacifica? The Pacifica is a 3 row minivan built in the Windsor,...

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Powering a Smarter Future: What Demand Response Means for You and Your Home

By Oshi Jauco, Public Information Manager

October 8, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) invites you to join Peak Rewards, a voluntary demand response...

Little Hyundai hybrid plenty big as Colorado mountain winter teases

By James Raia

October 5, 2025 at 9:41 a.m.

Driving in Colorado, whether it’s in high elevation cities or into the Rocky Mountains, is...

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce Luxury Performance Compact SUV

By Tony Leopardo

October 6, 2025 at 1:52 p.m.

What is a Tonale? The Tonale is a compact SUV built in the Pomigliano, Italy...

Branded: Hair transplant and Smile Hair Clinic privilege in Turkey

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November 5, 2025 at 10:37 a.m.

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Psychological and aesthetic effects of hair loss are common...

Extending VTA’s Orange Line

By Lupita Franco Peimbert

October 2, 2025 at 2:12 p.m.

The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector (EBRC) Project continues to advance in East San José,...

A Santa Cruz 6–12 school rethinks rigor—not by lowering the bar, but by starting from trust.

At Kirby, Belief Comes First. That Changes Everything.

By Christy Hutton, Head of School

October 1, 2025 at 9:31 a.m.

Kirby School in Santa Cruz is redefining rigorous education for grades 6–12 by leading with...

2025 BMW M8 convertible’s brawn, speed overshadowed by hefty price

By James Raia

September 28, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.

As the manufacturer's flagship performance model, the 2025 BMW M8 Competition has everything required for...

The 2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e PHEV Luxury High Performance SUV

By Tony Leopardo

September 28, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

What is an X5? The X5 is a midsize SUV built in the Spartanburg, SC...

Exciting Changes Are Here on VTA SmartCommute!

By Phan Khang

September 22, 2025 at 12:32 p.m.

Exciting changes are here for VTA SmartCommute! Discover the new VTACommute mobile app, which makes...

The 2025 BMW M5 High Performance PHEV Plug in Hybrid Sport Sedan

By Tony Leopardo

September 22, 2025 at 4:21 a.m.

What is a M5? The M5 is a midsize sedan built in the Dingolfing, Germany...

2025 Lucid Air: fast, worthy luxury sedan with a big need to be seen

By James Raia

September 21, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

Lucid Motors delivered 10,241 vehicles in 2024. It was a massive increase from the previous...

Lincoln’s rebrand a success, Nautilus a luxury SUV star

By James Raia

September 14, 2025 at 9:26 a.m.

The Lincoln Motor Company's heydays may be gone. The luxury division of the Ford Motor...

The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Sport Compact Crossover SUV

By Tony Leopardo

September 14, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.

What is a Forester? The Forester is a compact SUV built in the Gunma, Japan...

Lower price, bad look For new BMW SUV

By James Raia

September 7, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

The 2026 BMW IX xDrive45 is the new entry-level offering in the manufacturer's trio of...

The 2025 Ford Maverick XLT AWD Pickup Truck

By Tony Leopardo

September 7, 2025 at 9:18 a.m.

What is a Maverick? The Maverick is a compact pickup truck built in the Hermosillo,...

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Inside the AI Engine Powering Fortune Games’ Next‑Gen Slot Reviews and Comparisons

By Fortune Games

September 5, 2025 at 12:31 p.m.

An AI publishing engine from a UK gaming brand creates thousands of compliant, fact-checked game...

Branded: Tripo, the frontrunner of 3D AI boom, supercharges new era in content creation with 3.0 upgrade

By Ascend Agency

September 4, 2025 at 8:24 a.m.

Available now, Tripo 3.0 represents the most advanced iteration of the platform’s ecosystem, building on...

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Join the Journey: Planning for Tomorrow at VTA’s Strategic Plan Open House

By David Lovato

September 4, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.

Join VTA staff to learn about the projects, programs, and services that keep the Santa...

Top-line AMG GLC 63 SUV: Too much of a good thing?

By James Raia

August 31, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.

Mercedes-Benz has an exhaustive list of model names and trims, including two new 2025 hybrid...

The 2025 Ram Laramie Sport Crew Cab 2500 Heavy Duty 4x4 Pickup Truck

The 2025 Ram Laramie Sport Crew Cab 2500 Heavy Duty 4×4 Pickup Truck

By Tony Leopardo

August 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

What is a Ram 2500? The Ram 2500 is a full size pickup truck built...

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Eternal California Dreamin’ in Pismo Beach

By Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau

November 25, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

Discover the timeless charm of Pismo Beach, where classic California nostalgia meets modern coastal life....

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Fall Traditions Return to Pismo Beach

By Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau

November 25, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.

Discover the magic of autumn in Pismo Beach! Learn about the return of beloved fall...

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Branded: The surgeons who chose a human touch over a quick payout

By Reveal Plastic Surgery

September 11, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

The offer was impossible to ignore: a lucrative buyout from a private equity firm, a...

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A Landmark of Legacy in the Heart of the Rose Garden

By Rowan Briggs

November 24, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

Experience the grandeur of San Jose’s Wilder-Hait Mansion, where historic legacy meets prestigious Rose Garden...

Epic Care is at the Forefront of Theranostic Therapy: A New Era of Precision Cancer Treatment and Hope

By Rowan Briggs

August 27, 2025 at 11:04 a.m.

Epic Care brings renewed hope to cancer patients with groundbreaking theranostic therapy; precise, personalized treatment...

New Kia 4 compact sedan should challenge favorites

By James Raia

August 24, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.

The 2025 Kia K4 is a new compact sedan from the South Korean manufacturer, replacing...

The 2025 Mercedes Benz G 580 EV All Electric SUV

By Tony Leopardo

August 24, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.

What is a G 580? The G 580 is a midsize SUV built in the...

New look for 2025 Subaru Forester; Safety still comes first for compact SUV

By James Raia

August 17, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.

The 2025 Subaru Forester marks the debut of the sixth generation of the longstanding go-to...

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Limited SUV

By Tony Leopardo

August 17, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

What is a 4Runner? The 4Runner is a midsize SUV built in the Tahara, Aichi,...

VTA Launches River Oaks Station Access Study to Improve Mobility and Safety

By Anthony Lopez

August 18, 2025 at 1:37 p.m.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has launched an initiative to improve access to River...

Branded: 24 Hour Fitness Hillsdale’s new look puts recovery and performance front and center

By 24 Hour Fitness

August 21, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 For years, gyms prioritized focusing on the essentials of...

The 2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury SUV

By Tony Leopardo

August 10, 2025 at 9:21 a.m.

What is a LX 700h? The LX 700h is a full size SUV built in...

Take VTA to the 35th Annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

By Eric Orosco

August 6, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns for its 35th year August 8–10, 2025! Experience over...

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Branded: Micro moments marketing: How GRA winners capture split-second consumer decisions

By Ascend Agency

August 4, 2025 at 8:25 a.m.

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Last Tuesday, while scrolling through LinkedIn during a brief...

2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid: Buy a truck, drive a car

By James Raia

August 3, 2025 at 9:59 a.m.

The 2025 Ford Maverick, the fourth year of the small, versatile pick-up truck, is available...

The 2025 Lexus TX 350 AWD F Sport SUV

By Tony Leopardo

August 3, 2025 at 9:54 a.m.

What is a TX 350? The TX 350 is a full size luxury SUV built...

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Cannonball Run icon Set for original owner’s auction goodbye

By James Raia

July 27, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

Jack May appreciates vintage Corvettes and Porsches as much as any enthusiast. They're iconic, he's...

The 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus SUV

By Tony Leopardo

July 27, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

What is a CX-30? The CX-30 is a subcompact SUV built in the Salamanca, Mexico...

Alfa Romeo has style, legend but new 2025 Tonale falters

By James Raia

July 20, 2025 at 9:46 a.m.

Amid the lucrative sales of vintage Ferraris last August at Monterey Auto Week, an Alfa...

The 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD SUV

By Tony Leopardo

July 20, 2025 at 9:37 a.m.

What is a GV70? The GV70 is a compact luxury SUV built in the Montgomery,...

Orange House Brings Natural Cleaning to Costco

By Zachary Reed

July 18, 2025 at 5:10 p.m.

Orange House, a leading name in eco-friendly home care, is taking a significant step forward...

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD Hybrid SUV

By Tony Leopardo

July 14, 2025 at 3:48 a.m.

What is a RAV4? The RAV4 is a compact SUV built in the Georgetown, Kentucky...

Mercedes debuts power-packed AMG E 53 with hefty price tag

By James Raia

July 14, 2025 at 3:48 a.m.

It's hard to imagine Mercedes-Benz needing another vehicle in its vast lineup. With AMG and...

A Vision for Sustainable Growth in Silicon Valley

By Anthony Lopez

July 18, 2025 at 10:47 a.m.

Focusing future development on transit corridors allows the region to use land and infrastructure more...

Why Santa Clara County Organizations Love VTA’s SmartPass Program

By CeeJay Fangonilo

July 18, 2025 at 10:48 a.m.

Unlike individual fare purchases, SmartPass offers deeply discounted, unlimited rides on all VTA local buses...

Turn Your Daily Ride Into Exciting Rewards with VTA SmartCommute

By Phan Khang

July 18, 2025 at 10:49 a.m.

With the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s SmartCommute, your daily commute becomes a chance to...

Capitol Expressway is Changing: 1-Year Milestone for Improved Public Transit in East San Jose

By Lupita Franco Peimbert

July 18, 2025 at 10:49 a.m.

One year into construction, the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project (EBRC) continues to make...

Bringing Access and Opportunity to Santa Clara County through BART Silicon Valley

By Eric Orosco

July 18, 2025 at 10:50 a.m.

With the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project (BSVII), Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) leads...

Closing Gaps, Reducing Barriers and Unlocking Santa Clara County with VTA’s ACCESS Paratransit Service

By Eric Orosco

July 16, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

Ensuring that mobility and accessibility are available to everyone in Santa Clara County is a...

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Caltech settles class-action lawsuit accusing it of misleading students about cybersecurity bootcamp

By Jason Henry

July 10, 2025 at 6:05 a.m.

Students will get back a fraction of the $10,000 tuition they paid for a program...

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV SUV: Finally, a legit Tesla challenger

By James Raia

July 6, 2025 at 10:32 a.m.

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, the fourth model year of the compact crossover sport utility,...

The 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Ultra PHEV SUV

By Tony Leopardo

July 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

What is a XC90? The XC90 is a midsize luxury SUV built in the Torslanda,...

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