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Reining in Big Tech: How California lawmakers plan to regulate AI and social media
Published: 2026-09-01 00:57:01 | Created: 2026-09-01 01:10:57

California lawmakers advance bills targeting addictive social media, artificial intelligence in the workplace and voracious data centers amid mounting public anxiety over technology's harms.

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Trump calls for federal tax incentives to revive U.S. film industry
Published: 2026-09-01 00:03:27 | Created: 2026-09-01 00:15:58

President Trump on Monday urged Congress to approve federal tax incentives aimed at reviving American film and television productions.

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Citing California as a problem state, Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools
Published: 2026-08-31 22:35:38 | Created: 2026-08-31 22:49:57

Federal officials said the targeted schools were connected to more than 5,000 drivers who had failed English proficiency tests.

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Ex-Compton gang leader found guilty in murder of Tupac Shakur
Published: 2026-08-31 22:21:16 | Created: 2026-08-31 22:34:57

A Las Vegas jury on Monday found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a turning point in a murder mystery that captivated the public's attention for decades.

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Supreme Court, in 5-4 vote, clears way for Trump's new ballroom
Published: 2026-08-31 20:12:17 | Created: 2026-08-31 20:25:58

Trump's White House ballroom will be built with mostly private funds and without approval of Congress.

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Trump calls on FCC to punish 'Meet the Press' moderator Kristen Welker
Published: 2026-08-31 17:19:54 | Created: 2026-08-31 17:44:56

Welker said the president had "mixed" results with his candidate endorsements. He didn't like that.

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One dead, more than a dozen unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood
Published: 2026-08-30 22:34:46 | Created: 2026-08-31 03:12:57

The flash flood happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday and resulted in 'significant impacts' to infrastructure throughout Bright Angel Canyon.

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope, set to probe universe with JPL tech, launches on SpaceX rocket
Published: 2026-08-30 14:52:07 | Created: 2026-08-30 15:05:58

The $4.3-billion observatory will aid the search for "Earth twins" and explore the nature of dark matter and dark energy.

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France's wildfire nightmare echoes California's hard lessons on building in the woods
Published: 2026-08-30 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-30 10:16:00

As France fights wildfires this summer, it looks to California and its experience with fighting or preventing fires.

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A conservative California upbringing paved Natalie Harp's way to Trump
Published: 2026-08-30 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-30 10:15:59

The presidential aide spent much of her early life in Southern California, where she was home-schooled and attended a mega-church on Sundays, her brother said.

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Barabak: Don't look now, but suddenly the U.S. Senate is in play
Published: 2026-08-30 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-30 10:15:59

The four-seat gain Democrats need to win control once seemed all but out of reach. Odds are looking up, though the party still faces a tough path, with toss-up races in a half dozen (mostly red) states.

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Meta's 'Big Tobacco moment' leaves parents asking if social media is too dangerous for kids
Published: 2026-08-28 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-28 19:14:57

From Australia to India, other countries have also been cracking down on the use of social media by teens.

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NASA's new space telescope will aid hunt for 'Earth twins' and seek the fate of the universe
Published: 2026-08-28 18:49:45 | Created: 2026-08-28 18:59:58

The Roman Space Telescope, equipped with JPL tech, may shed some light on the greatest mysteries of the universe.

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'We won.' 'Winding down.' 'Close to over.' Six months of Trump on the Iran war
Published: 2026-08-28 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-28 10:14:57

Over the six months of war with Iran, President Trump consistently attempted to shape the conflict's narrative through shifting and often contradictory statements. His comments have swung wildly from predicting imminent peace to threatening total obliteration of the Islamic Republic.

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California lawmakers push bill to ban shock gloves for federal agents
Published: 2026-08-27 21:48:08 | Created: 2026-08-27 22:02:57

Assembly Bill 2760 seeks to ban the use of "shock gloves" by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents.

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Devastating before-and-after satellite photos show Nepal flood destruction
Published: 2026-08-27 19:48:26 | Created: 2026-08-27 20:02:57

Satellite images provide new insight into the catastrophic flooding that took place in Nepal. The images show several locations before and after the flood.

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U.N. warns of 'moral red line' on killer robots; experts say it's already been crossed
Published: 2026-08-27 16:52:50 | Created: 2026-08-27 17:06:57

Autonomous machines have killed humans in recent conflicts, arms experts say.

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'Too many cases': Mexico confronts U.S. over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody
Published: 2026-08-27 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-27 10:11:57

As increasing numbers of migrants perish during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to ramp up pressure on U.S. authorities to investigate the deaths.

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'A voluptuous sex symbol.' Judge invokes Dolly Parton in overturning Texas 'drag ban'
Published: 2026-08-26 23:22:21 | Created: 2026-08-27 04:05:58

U.S. District Judge David Hittner on Tuesday cited Dolly Parton in his decision to strike down Senate Bill 12, a 2023 law that sought to restrict drag shows in Texas.

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Masked man who terrorized Philadelphians arrested in Las Vegas, police say
Published: 2026-08-27 00:16:20 | Created: 2026-08-27 00:30:58

A man suspected of chasing people in Philadelphia while wearing a creepy Halloween mask has been arrested in Las Vegas.

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Meta to pay $17 billion, overhaul Facebook and Instagram in teen addiction settlement
Published: 2026-08-26 13:43:10 | Created: 2026-08-26 18:25:57

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states

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California, other states sue again to block new Postal Service rules for mail ballots
Published: 2026-08-26 16:37:47 | Created: 2026-08-26 16:50:58

California and a coalition of other Democratic-led states sued again to block the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new nationwide rules for mail ballots.

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California wine exposed again as U.S.-Canada trade fight flares
Published: 2026-08-26 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-26 10:14:57

California wine faces renewed Canadian boycott.

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SoCal man allegedly took a guillotine to Washington. Was it a political statement or an art piece?
Published: 2026-08-26 01:23:41 | Created: 2026-08-26 01:37:57

A San Diego County man who allegedly drove around with a guillotine in the back of his truck was arrested near the U.S. Supreme Court building, authorities say.

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Canada retaliates in rapidly escalating U.S. trade war
Published: 2026-08-25 15:32:31 | Created: 2026-08-25 21:57:57

The new duties will hit a variety of American products with tariffs as high as 50%, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment.

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Supreme Court for now allows Trump to plan new mail ballot rules. California to sue again
Published: 2026-08-24 21:38:04 | Created: 2026-08-24 21:49:57

California officials stressed that the court's ruling does not allow final implementation of the new rules requested by Trump.

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To further isolate Iran's economy, U.S. rolls out 'D-Day' sanctions
Published: 2026-08-24 21:05:13 | Created: 2026-08-24 21:18:57

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the measures as the opening of an all-out financial assault on the Iranian government and its trade partners.

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Nevada sues Trump administration over its Colorado River plan
Published: 2026-08-24 16:12:40 | Created: 2026-08-24 16:23:57

The state of Nevada is suing to challenge the Trump administration's new plan for dealing with water shortages along the Colorado River.

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Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing
Published: 2026-08-23 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-23 10:14:57

Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to subvert the November vote or deny its outcome.

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Barabak: Ripple or blue wave? This race will test Democratic strength in November
Published: 2026-08-23 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-23 10:14:57

The contest in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District should be a shoo-in for Republicans. But a problematic candidate, inflation and Trump's unpopularity give Democrats not far-fetched hopes for a massive upset.

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Governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, indicted by U.S., steps down from office — again
Published: 2026-08-23 03:26:04 | Created: 2026-08-23 03:36:57

Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of Mexico's Sinaloa state announced Saturday he is once again taking leave — a day after returning to office following a months-long absence after being indicted in the United States on drug-trafficking and other charges.

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NASA's nuclear Dragonfly copter to search for signs of life on Titan: 'A lot's riding on it'
Published: 2026-08-22 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-22 10:14:58

As the agency pivots to putting astronauts on the moon, this $3-billion space-copter is the agency's last large-scale mission to explore the solar system.

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'Every advocate's nightmare': Inside ICE's strategy to sidestep local oversight laws
Published: 2026-08-22 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-22 10:14:58

In some instances, contracts have been changed to declare that the centers are simply not subject to local or state laws. In others, ICE has purchased facilities owned and operated by private companies.

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Mark Zuckerberg buys an Irish castle
Published: 2026-08-22 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-22 10:14:58

Mark Zuckerberg and other tech moguls have been purchasing property outside of California.

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Trump cites national security as Supreme Court weighs challenge to ballroom
Published: 2026-08-21 21:44:10 | Created: 2026-08-21 21:58:57

The Trump administration says the massive new White House ballroom is urgently needed for national security, to protect the president, his staff and guests from attacks.

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Mexican governor, indicted by U.S. on charges of collaboration with drug cartel, is back in office
Published: 2026-08-21 20:41:22 | Created: 2026-08-21 20:53:57

Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa, returns to work and denounces the 'false allegations.'

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Mexican government list of journalists and political opponents sparks outcry
Published: 2026-08-21 16:11:51 | Created: 2026-08-21 16:23:58

The Mexican government's creation of lists of journalists and opposition figures has stirred memories of the 'enemies list' of the Nixon administration in the United States.

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Flying for El Chapo's sons: The rise and fall of a mysterious cartel pilot
Published: 2026-08-21 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-21 10:12:57

Working for the sons of cartel leader 'El Chapo,' a pilot known as Jando rose from drug smuggler to become the commander of the Sinaloa cartel's air force.

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California's AI gold rush pulls in 90% of U.S. venture capital despite billionaire tax backlash
Published: 2026-08-21 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-21 10:12:57

A record $366 billion was invested in California startups, fueled largely by the AI mania

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Eric Swalwell briefly detained as feds seize his phone at San Francisco airport, source says
Published: 2026-08-20 17:39:22 | Created: 2026-08-20 17:51:58

The latest developments in the federal inquiry come four months after Swalwell dropped his gubernatorial bid, denying allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

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San Francisco Bay Area dethroned as largest tech talent market
Published: 2026-08-20 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-20 10:10:57

The size of New York's tech talent workforce surpassed the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time as tech companies lay off workers, a new report from CBRE shows.

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Trump-backed candidates struggle, and other takeaways from Florida, Wyoming, Alaska primaries
Published: 2026-08-19 21:51:21 | Created: 2026-08-19 22:04:57

A democratic socialist won the Democratic nomination in a Florida Senate race over a moderate favored by the party establishment.

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Trump's treatment of migrant kids prompts judge to appoint watchdogs to enforce rules
Published: 2026-08-19 19:50:15 | Created: 2026-08-19 20:04:56

A federal judge in Los Angeles appointed an independent monitor and "special master" to oversee the Trump administration's compliance with the Flores settlement, an agreement that sets the rules for how migrant children can be detained.

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Anxiety grips Pacific allies as Trump pulls back
Published: 2026-08-19 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-19 10:12:57

President Trump's move to curtail military drills with South Korea has stoked anxiety in Asia, as the region's sole U.S. aircraft carrier heads to the Mideast.

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How to save $2,000 a month in L.A.: Rent
Published: 2026-08-19 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-19 10:12:57

Buying a home costs more than $2,000 a month more than renting in the L.A. area

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Becerra pledges to debate Hilton — more than once — between now and Nov. 3
Published: 2026-08-19 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-19 10:12:57

Democrat Xavier Becerra pledged on Tuesday to participate in more than one debate against Steve Hilton, his GOP rival in the California governor's race.

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Ruling renews scrutiny of tactic used to make Trump loyalist L.A.'s top federal prosecutor
Published: 2026-08-19 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-19 10:12:57

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the Department of Justice cannot keep an official who has not been confirmed by the Senate in charge of a U.S. attorney's office simply by giving that person a different title and the full powers of the job.

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California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll finds
Published: 2026-08-19 10:00:00 | Created: 2026-08-19 10:12:57

California voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp.

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Commentary: A culture war over trans athletes invades the WNBA, and ratings soar
Published: 2026-08-19 01:45:34 | Created: 2026-08-19 01:56:57

Two former NBA players are among the legions taking sides in a culture war over something that's not even close to happening: the WNBA's inclusion of transgender athletes.

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Inconclusive autopsy adds to mystery of Los Alamos lab worker found dead in remote forest
Published: 2026-08-19 01:20:00 | Created: 2026-08-19 01:31:58

The autopsy found Melissa Casias died from a gunshot wound to the head, but was unable to determine whether it was self-inflicted.

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