California State

Columbus, OH

Business Times

Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California Senate Bill 1047, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at introducing safety measures for advanced AI systems. Musk's endorsement, announced via his social media platform X on Monday, comes at a time when the bill has sparked significant debate among tech giants, AI developers, and policymakers.

Elon Musk Backs California AI Safety Bill Amid Industry Backlash and Regulatory Debate

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

Fox News

Republican Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah is proposing a bill that would withhold FEMA funds from sanctuary cities that pay to transport illegal migrants to other municipalities without notice.

Sanctuary cities sending illegal immigrants to red states would face steep consequences under proposed bill

WashingtonExaminer

As California residents prepare to vote on Proposition 36, a ballot initiative to reduce crime in the Golden State, Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the issue by signing a package of 10 bills relating to property and drug crime on Friday. Newsom and Democratic leadership in California have come out against Prop 36, claiming it will […]

Newsom signs retail theft package in effort to kill momentum for tough-on-crime initiative

Former President Donald Trump suggests President Joe Biden might attempt to reclaim the Democratic nomination from Kamala Harris at the upcoming DNC.

'Crooked' Joe Biden May Attempt 'Taking Back Nomination' From Kamala Harris At DNC, Donald Trump Claims

Riverside County, CA

Perris, CA

A skydiving teacher and her student died in Southern California when “dust devils” got in the way of their tandem dive. On August 2, Devrey LaRiccia Chase, 28, and an unknown student who was attached to her during the tandem jump opened the parachute during their dive at Skydive Perris in Riverside County. Two small whirlwinds were then seen.

Flying Teacher and a Student in California Died When They Hit Dust Devils

POLITICO

Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration is reopening a playbook it used to protect endangered fish during former President Donald Trump's first term.

Fearing Trump, California is preparing to go its own way on water

Former President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, threatening severe legal consequences if Zuckerberg interferes in the 2024 presidential election. In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, Save America, Trump accuses Zuckerberg of plotting against him and warns that any illegal activities will result in life imprisonment.

Trump Threatens Zuckerberg with Life Imprisonment Over Alleged 2024 Election Interference

Melania Trump faces criticism as the cover of her upcoming memoir draws striking comparisons to the design of a popular Chanel book.

'Plagiarist' Melania Trump Mocked For 'Copying' Chanel Cover For Her Memoir: 'You Be The Judge'

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Coronado, CA

The New Republic

One day in March 2017, Mitch McKay and his wife, Suzanne, took a walk on the sand near Imperial Beach, a small surf town south of San Diego where they’d raised their children. Suzanne liked to collect sea glass, and they often brought a spare grocery bag to pick up any trash they found amid the seaweed and driftwood. “It was our ritual,” Mitch said. Back home, Suzanne started to suffer from splitting headaches that seemed to emanate from the back of her neck, near the base of her skull. The headaches soon got bad enough that she went to...

The California Beach Town Awash in Poop

Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are reportedly at odds, with insiders revealing growing tensions over Kris Jenner's favoritism and Kylie's private life.

'Irate' Kim Kardashian, 'Rude' Kylie Jenner 'On The Verge Of War' Because Of Kris' 'Unfair' Treatment: 'She's Very Jealous'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to lift the block on President Joe Biden's student loan repayment plan, leaving millions of borrowers in a state of uncertainty. The Court's denial comes as part of ongoing legal battles involving the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan, which has faced significant opposition from GOP-led states.

Supreme Court Denies Request to Lift Block on Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan

Arizona State

Arizona Luminaria

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters from casting ballots for president in the closely contested swing state, but allowed some parts of a law requiring proof of citizenship to be enforced.

Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41,000 Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law

This story was updated to include new information about the vacancy rate at the California Highway Patrol. About one in six California Highway Patrol positions were vacant last year, a rate much higher than in 2019, despite recent historically high raises. The jobs were unfilled at a sensitive time for...

CHP officers land a $500 million contract as Gov. Gavin Newsom races to fill vacancies

Venezuela's capital Caracas and several other states experienced a massive power outage early Friday, with the government attributing the blackout to alleged sabotage. The outage, which began around 4:50 a.m. local time, impacted all 24 states, disrupting daily life and critical operations across the country.

Venezuela Faces Widespread Power Outage, Government Blames Sabotage Amidst Political Turmoil

Georgia State

Rudolph Giuliani, the former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is embroiled in a fresh legal skirmish with two former Georgia election workers who won a significant defamation judgment against him. Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea' "Shaye" Moss, have filed a lawsuit seeking to seize Giuliani's assets, including his luxury Palm Beach condominium, in an effort to enforce a $148 million judgment awarded to them last December.

Giuliani Faces New Legal Battle as Georgia Election Workers Seek to Seize Assets

San Francisco, CA

USA TODAY

Here is what really happened on that 2018 helicopter ride in California.

'We have the flight records': Trump insists that he was on helicopter with Willie Brown

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Prentiss County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against two Booneville residents on charges of child endangerment, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Two Women Indicted for Child Endangerment

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California Senate Approves Bill for Undocumented Immigrants to Access Home Loans, Faces Political Backlash

The California Senate has approved a groundbreaking bill that would enable undocumented immigrants to...

California Senate Approves Bill for Undocumented Immigrants to Access Home Loans, Faces Political Backlash

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