2026 Farmers Insurance Open Full Field: Brooks Koepka’s Return to the PGA Tour The California Swing heads to San Diego and all eyes will be on the five-time major champion back from years at LIV Golf. Sports Illustrated · Jan 26
7 California AI Laws Changing How You Interact With Chatbots in 2026 Artificial intelligence now weaves into nearly every part of modern life. It spans from customer service chats to health apps. However, California has stepped in with new rules as AI grows more powerful. These laws protect your privacy, safety, and ability to tell what is real. Here are the verified… Budget and the Bees · Jan 25
NRA and pro-gun groups call for ‘full investigation’ into killing of Alex Pretti Groups typically aligned with Trump call for investigation as NRA wades into the national dialogue The Guardian - US · Jan 25
Who is Gaurav Srivastava? ‘Fake spy’ accused of posing as top CIA agent to seize $350 million oil firm A California-based businessman who claimed to be a top secret CIA operative is accused in a US lawsuit of planning to defraud a Dutch oil trader of a company worth $350 million. The Times of India · Jan 25
6 Big Names And Notables To Miss The American Express Cut While Si Woo Kim, Scottie Scheffler and Blades Brown try and close out the title in California, some key faces will not be around for the final day's play Golf Monthly · Jan 25
What Is a Good Monthly Retirement Income in California? A look at the range of costs you're likely to encounter if you retire in California, depending on your housing situation, lifestyle and where you settle down. GOBankingRates · Jan 25
The return of Pa’ashi as Tulare Lake floods California farmland again after 130 years Water flooded areas of California's San Joaquin Valley in the spring of 2023, where roads and agriculture had been in place for decades. Rivers were forced out of their channels by frequent strong storms and snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada. Shallow seas swept fields away. For those who knew the… The Times of India · Jan 25
Donald Trump will not attend Super Bowl because it’s ‘too far away’ US president says California trip is too far as he attacks the NFL’s Super Bowl entertainment lineup and the culture-war criticism of Bad Bunny intensifies The Guardian - US · Jan 24
8 California Renter Laws Kicking In for Leases Renewing This Week The landscape for California’s millions of renters changed dramatically on January 1. However, for many tenants, these protections are actually hitting their leases for the first time this week. Most of these new laws trigger specifically when you sign, renew, or amend a rental agreement. Consequently, if your lease cycles… Budget and the Bees · Jan 24
California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state's coast The Independent UK · Jan 23
Waymo's Biggest Year Yet Starts With Driverless Rides In Miami Today's biggest EV news: Waymo hits Miami, hybrids sales go bonkers in California, and China's Chery is eyeing Canada. InsideEVs · Jan 23
Aussies Lee, Day make hot starts to US PGA Tour event A pair of Australian golfers have made hot starts to the US PGA Tour event in California, but world No.1 Scottie Scheffler looms large. AAP · Jan 23
Job hunters sue popular AI hiring firm saying it uses computer to rank their applications The plaintiffs have accused Eightfold of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act and California’s Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act The Independent UK · Jan 22
California firefighter accused of bludgeoning wife with axe after she apparently cheated, police say Investigators believe Mayra Jimenez was bludgeoned to death with an axe at her North Hollywood home The Independent UK · Jan 22
Fortune · Jan 22 Trump’s AI czar thinks the U.S. is too pessimistic about AI Trump’s technology czar worries AI dread will equate to a “self-inflicted injury.” He’s also against the California billionaires tax.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Veterans stunned by VA plans to build hundreds of 8-by-8ft sheds in California for ex-service members to live in Quick build homeless shelters branded ‘sheds’ as pressure mounts to house America’s homeless veterans
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Internet raises its collective eyebrow after Ted Cruz leaves Texas ahead of winter storm. But, he says he will be back Cruz was spotted on a flight to California days before Texas is expected to get hit with a potentially deadly winter storm
International Business Times UK · Jan 22 Nicki Minaj Risks Losing $20m California Mansion After Court Order to Pay $503k to Former Employee Nicki Minaj could lose her $20 million California mansion after failing to comply with a court order to pay $503,000 to a former employee, with a judge set to issue a final ruling this week.
Space · Jan 22 SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites into orbit from California (video) SpaceX lit up the night sky over Vandenberg Space Force Base today (Jan. 22) with the launch of 25 more satellites for its Starlink broadband internet service.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states Texas has become the top source of new residents for nine other states, despite its own population growth
The Guardian - US · Jan 22 Rural California is seeing its craziest election in years. Can a progressive win it? Audrey Denney is trying to win a House seat twice – first in a special election, and then again after the district is redrawn
Roll Call · Jan 22 Challengers ask Supreme Court to halt California redistricting Challengers to California’s new congressional map asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to block the state from using its new map.
GOBankingRates · Jan 22 Middle Class and Single: Cost of Living in 50 Major Cities Plus, how much (or not) you’ll have in leftover savings.
LiveScience · Jan 22 Californians have been using far less water than suppliers estimated — what does this mean for the state? Flawed assumptions about water demand mean suppliers in California overestimated future demand by an average of 74% over 20 years — positive news for the drought-embattled state.
International Business Times UK · Jan 22 Deloitte's Disturbing Pattern Allegedly Cost Americans Health Coverage, Delayed Benefits, and the US Government $74B Deloitte's contracts with the US government have led to systemic failures, delays, and billions in losses, yet they continue to be hired to 'fix' their own mistakes.