— California primary a dead heat — for second place — Trump’s SEC to finally kill climate disclosure rule — The hidden pollution behind the AI boom revealed — Americans more pessimistic about the worst effects of climate change — How hail and heat in Europe this summer threaten economic growth Tom Steyer, left, and Xavier Becerra. Photos: Gage Skidmore. California politics never fails to disappoint when it comes to crazy elections and today’s primary vote for governor is no different.