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‘Fire with fire’: Politicians won’t take high ground on mid-decade redistricting
Straight Arrow News
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“Fight fire with fire.” That idiom has been popular on Capitol Hill this week. No one in Washington, D.C. wants to take the high ground on mid-decade redistricting. Texas Republicans released their newly drawn Congressional map that they hope will...
Trump admin ends deployment of additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles
Fox News
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August 1, 2025
Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., discusses the court ruling that allowed President Donald Trump to maintain control over the California National Guard amid anti-I.C.E. riots on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Only 250 National...
Top Church Security Monitoring Practices for California’s Armenian Communities
The California Courier
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By Peter Lee Faith and culture are deeply intertwined within California’s Armenian community, making churches not just places of worship, but also cultural and community centers. With rising concerns around hate crimes and religious safety,...
Closure Systems International introduces new child-resistant closure platform
Yahoo Finance
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Closure Systems International (CSI) has launched a new child-resistant closure (CRC) platform, named Defender-Lok. The company noted that Defender-Lok has been specifically tailored for use in the over-the-counter (OTC) and nutraceutical sectors,...
California Moves Against State's Insurer of Last Resort Over Smoke Policies
Newsweek
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August 1, 2025
California regulators have announced legal action against the state's fire insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, over its systematic denial of smoke damage claims to hundreds of wildfire victims. On Thursday, the California Department of...
‘I don’t want to go back in the system’: Harris talks political future in first post-election interview with Colbert
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Former vice president Kamala Harris stopped by “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Thursday for her first major interview since losing the 2024 presidential election. Harris, who announced earlier this week that she will not enter the 2026...
Los Angeles County family loses 5 homes in Eaton, Palisades fire
FOX 11 Los Angeles - California
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The Johnson family has lived in Altadena for generations, and lost five homes in the Eaton Fire. The non-profit The Change Reaction has helped them with money for things like rent and groceries. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - It's bad enough to lose...
Newsom flouts political truism: Don’t fight battles you can’t win
Lake County Record Bee - California
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August 1, 2025
OPINION- The California Department of Education estimates that fewer than 10 transgender high school athletes were among the 6 million students who participated in California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) sports last year. Originally Published:...
What unionization could mean for California Uber and Lyft drivers — and riders
Palo Alto Online - California
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August 1, 2025
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Uber and Lyft drivers in California have been fighting for years for higher wages and better working conditions — in the streets, before state lawmakers, in court...
Kamala Harris says she doesn’t plan to return to ‘broken’ system of US politics
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Kamala Harris has said that she currently has no desire to re-enter “the system” of American politics because it is “broken”. On Thursday night the defeated Democratic party’s presidential nominee, who replaced Joe Biden late in the 2024 campaign...
With Kamala Harris out, the 2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions
The Mercury News - California
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August 1, 2025
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — After months of uncertainty, the race to become California’s next governor started Thursday. Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision Wednesday to bypass the 2026 contest pushed the campaign...
‘Freedom week’: California gun owners moved fast to order ammunition after court ruling
Palo Alto Online - California
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August 1, 2025
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Lifelong hunter J.R. Young of San Jose rushed to an online ammunition dealer last week after a federal court decision overturned a California gun law that required...
Astronauts launch to the space station after sidelined by Boeing’s troubled Starliner
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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August 1, 2025
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts sidelined for the past year by Boeing’s Starliner trouble blasted off to the International Space Station on Friday, getting a lift from SpaceX. The U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four rocketed from NASA’s...
California incorporates climate modeling into property insurance
E&E News
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August 1, 2025
California’s Insurance Department took a significant step to stabilize the state’s property insurance market, which is staggering as insurers drop coverage due to wildfire risk. The department advanced a plan to let insurers charge premiums based...
Senate Republicans launch crackdown on DC permitting illegal immigrants, noncitizens to vote in elections
Fox News
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August 1, 2025
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., gives her take on the House passing a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans, led by Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, are gearing...
India says NO to F-35 fighter jets from US: Is this Modi government’s clapback to Trump tariffs?
The Week
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Donald Trump’s latest flat 25 per cent tariff on all Indian exports to the United States of America seems to have rubbed New Delhi the wrong way, as the world’s fourth largest economy has reportedly told US officials that India was no longer...
Celebrate International Beer Day 2025 with Flavor and Fun
Pravda.ru
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August 1, 2025
Celebrate International Beer Day 2025 with Flavor and Fun Looking for a reason to enjoy your Friday night? There’s no better occasion than International Beer Day, which in 2025 falls on August 1st. Let’s explore the roots of this frothy...
El Salvador Just Made It Legal for Bukele To Stay in Power Indefinitely
Reason Magazine
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August 1, 2025
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has approved constitutional changes that clear the way for President Nayib Bukele to run for reelection indefinitely. The changes passed Thursday night with a 57–3 vote, less than an hour after they were...
Thai Army addresses border conflict with Cambodia, reaffirms commitment to sovereignty and international law
The Nation Thailand
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August 1, 2025
Additionally, the RTA clarified its border control measures and responded to Cambodia's attack on 24 July 2025 at Ta Muen Thom Temple, where small arms, guns, and mortar launchers were used, leading to an escalation into full-scale clashes....
CPPA Approves New CCPA Regulations on AI, Cybersecurity, and Risk Governance, and Advances Updated Data Broker Regulations
JD Supra - California
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August 1, 2025
On July 24, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to approve a long-awaited rulemaking package imposing substantial new compliance obligations on businesses subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The...