California State

San Francisco, CA

An appeals court on Monday overturned an injunction that has prevented San Francisco from enforcing or threatening to enforce laws that prohibit sitting, lying or lodging on public property against “involuntarily homeless” people for over a year. The ruling is a direct result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s...

Court order restricting San Francisco homeless sweeps is officially no more

Latin Times

Five new laws went into effect this past July 1 in California that are expected to have an impact on residents' pockets. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has gained some national notoriety in recent weeks thanks to his endorsement of President Biden ahead of the November elections following a disappointing first debate performance, signed the laws earlier this year.

Five new laws that will have an impact on Californians' pockets

The Independent

 The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that app-based ride-hailing and delivery services like Uber and Lyft can continue treating their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.The unanimous decision by the state's top court is a big win for tech giants. It also ends a yearslong legal battle between labor unions and tech companies over a law dictating the status of app-based service workers in the state. The ruling upholds a voter-approved law passed in 2020 that said drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft are independent contractors and are not entitled to benefits like overtime pay, paid sick...

Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

The Hill

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ordered the removal of homeless encampments in the state following the recent Supreme Court ruling that empowers cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public. Newsom’s executive order directs state agencies and departments to develop “clear policies” to “urgently address” the thousands of homeless encampments located across California, his…

Newsom orders removal of homeless encampments following Supreme Court ruling

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Oregon State

Chico, CA

OROVILLE, Calif. (CN) — Northern California authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting what has become the largest California wildfire so far this year. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said in a press release Thursday that Cal Fire arson investigators arrested 42-year-old Ronnie Dean Stout II, who they say was seen pushing a burning car into a gully in Chico’s Bidwell Park on Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle exploded and was entirely engulfed in flames which spread into what has become the Park Fire, which has scorched more than 70 square miles near Chico.

Northern California man accused of starting fast-moving wildfire near Chico

Ohio State

Business Insider

In an interview with Business Insider last year, Vance blamed high housing costs largely on high interest rates.

JD Vance says deporting 20 million people is part of the solution to high housing costs

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

LOS ANGELES (CN) — Walt Disney Co. failed to win a quick dismissal of the wrongful termination lawsuit by actress Gina Carano, who was dropped from "The Mandalorian" television series after sharing a post on X that compared the treatment of conservatives in the U.S. to that of Jews in Nazi Germany.

Disney can’t dodge Elon Musk-backed lawsuit by fired ‘Mandalorian’ actress

Mississippi State

GULFPORT, Miss. — A Fox TV affiliate in Mississippi will face a former morning news manager’s claims in federal court alleging retaliation and discrimination based on her age and sex. She was over 40 years old when she was demoted 11 days after she filed a discrimination charge with the EEOC, and she says that after her demotion, a male supervisor told other employees he had “gotten rid of the problem.”

TV station discrimination

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that August 19 will be the date when it will start accepting applications for the program granting a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been married to U.S. citizens for at least a decade. The country's Citizenship and Immigration Services...

The U.S. announced when it will start offering a path to citizenship to undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court in California allows Beijing Meishe Network Technology to bring its copyright infringement and trade dress misappropriation claims against TikTok, which has allegedly been using the Chinese tech firm’s source code without permission. There exists a “split in authority” over what legal precedent governs the claims, so tossing the claims would be improper.

TikTok source code stolen?

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Newsom orders California cities to support homeless residents while clearing encampments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — In an executive order Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to respect the dignity of people who are homeless in...

Newsom orders California cities to support homeless residents while clearing encampments

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