EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 3 MIN
COVID Variant Spreads, Avocado Farmers Fight Back, Inflation Slows and Cheetos Lawsuit Dismissed
from Headlines From The Times · host L.A. Times Studios
A new COVID subvariant is spreading in California just as the Trump administration moves to ease vaccine access. Meanwhile, one San Diego avocado farmer is battling climate change, Mexican imports, and industry politics to save California’s iconic crop. On the economic front, inflation cooled last month, but experts say new tariffs could reverse that trend. And a judge dismissed the high-profile lawsuit from Richard Montañez over the origin of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
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A new COVID subvariant is spreading in California just as the Trump administration moves to ease vaccine access. Meanwhile, one San Diego avocado farmer is battling climate change, Mexican imports, and industry politics to save California’s iconic crop. On the economic front, inflation cooled last month, but experts say new tariffs could reverse that trend. And a judge dismissed the high-profile lawsuit from Richard Montañez over the origin of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
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COVID Variant Spreads, Avocado Farmers Fight Back, Inflation Slows and Cheetos Lawsuit Dismissed
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