16 h. ago NRA sues California after Newsom signs ban on ‘switches’ that turn handguns into machine guns

Firearms groups accuse Golden State of seeking to ‘disarm law-abiding citizens’

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35 h. ago California restaurants will have to disclose food allergens on their menus under new law

California will become the first state in the nation to require restaurants to disclose major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026

Society

37 h. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Young California inmates learn skills to fight wildfires

Inmate firefighters in California will receive higher pay and the state will make permanent firefighting camps that train and educate young offenders under two laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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37 h. ago Trump again makes a weird statement about Karoline Leavitt’s lips: ‘They move like a machine gun, right’

Trump abruptly switched gears from foreign policy to comment on his press secretary’s physical appearance

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51 h. ago California's Newsom signs a reparations study law but vetoes other racial justice proposals

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law authorizing $6 million for California State University to study how to confirm an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person

Society

59 h. ago California governor signs law to protect kids from the risks of AI chatbots

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation aimed at protecting children from the potential dangers of AI chatbots

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3 d. ago Democrats are captive to outdated etiquette. It’s endangering democracy | Ryan W Powers

The establishment left’s attachment to rigid rules leaves the party out of touch and failing to meet the momentIn early August, dozens of Democratic lawmakers fled Texas for Illinois, denying Republicans the quorum needed to pass new congressional maps projected to give the party as many as five additional seats. Their absence paralyzed the state legislature, turning a walkout into political resistance and drawing national attention.As the standoff dragged on, Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, offered an unorthodox countermove: a proposal to suspend his state’s independent redistricting commission and draw maps designed to hand Democrats a comparable advantage. He unveiled the plan with spectacle, mimicking Donald Trump’s signature style through all-caps declarations, a mocking nickname for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (“KaroLYIN”) and AI-generated celebrity endorsements.Ryan W Powers is a legal analyst who writes a weekly newsletter on democracy, dissent and the ...

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5 d. ago California governor signs bills to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery and reform disaster response

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills to aid recovery from two deadly wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year

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6 d. ago BRYONY GORDON: Workplace drinking culture is the haven of the functioning alcoholic

I was only supposed to be going for one. It's always that way, isn't it, when it comes to after-work drinks. 'Let's just have a quick glass of wine,' someone will say as they put on their coat.

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7 d. ago New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals

Society

8 d. ago California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law aimed at fighting antisemitism in schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at combating antisemitism at schools

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8 d. ago Scottish Rugby threatens to ban players who sign up for R360 rebel league in major move

Murrayfield joins leading unions to oppose rebel league

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8 d. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.R360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multicity franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Horror words of Israeli troops in Gaza as they fight on even as ceasefire looms

Israel’s bombs piled into Gaza City, announced by deep booms and sending vast black and grey smoke clouds billowing over the enclave, heavy machine gun fire echoing through the ruins

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1 week ago Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including the California National Guard

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1 week ago Machine Gun Kelly admits being 'broken' as he opens up about mental health

Machine Gun Kelly has shared a very honest insight into his mental health struggles, admitting that while he feels 'broken', he is finding ways to deal with his issues

Politics

1 week ago Judge blocks national guard deployment to Oregon after legal action by Newsom

California governor says president ‘attacking rule of law’ as Trump-appointed judge rules twice to stop national guard from any state being used in OregonA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any national guard units to Oregon a few hours after the California governor, Gavin Newsom, announced he would sue the president over the planned deployment of his state’s troops.Both states sought the temporary restraining order after the president sent guard members from California to Oregon earlier in the day. On Saturday, the same judge temporarily blocked the administration from deploying Oregon’s national guard troops to Portland. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Gavin Newsom says Trump is sending 300 California National Guards into Oregon

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deploying Oregon’s National Guard into ‘war ravaged’ Portland

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1 week ago Footballer 21, hit with lengthy ban and significant fine after admitting placing more than 250 BETS

The Dutch forward was found to have placed the bets on matches between October 2023 and March 2025 and has accepted the offence.

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