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California sues to stop tariffs levied under economic emergency - Roll Call

California sued President Donald Trump and members of his administration Wednesday to stop the import tariffs levied under a 1977 law.

Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025

California Thieves Tunnel Under Jewelry Shop, Disable Cameras and Make Off With $20M in Gems: 'They Had Like 5 to 6 Hours In There'

Thieves pulled off a $20 million jewelry heist in Los Angeles by tunneling into a store, disabling security systems and stealing nearly everything.

Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025

California launches legal challenge against Trump’s ‘illegal’ tariffs

Governor says import tariffs are ‘wreaking chaos’ on the state’s families, businesses and economy

The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2025

Harvard's defiance of Trump's 'authoritarian incursion' supported by over 80 past and present college and university presidents

Harvard president Alan Garber refused demands made by the Trump admin, which said it will freeze more than $2 billion in grants in response.

Fortune · Apr 15, 2025

California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires

A consumer advocacy group has filed a lawsuit to block insurers from charging California customers for $500 million in costs associated with the January Los Angeles wildfires

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Musk and Trump Share NSFW Exchange in Fake Ad as California Crosswalks Are Hacked With AI Messages

Crosswalks in California cities are being hacked by people replacing messages with impersonations of celebrities and politicians such as Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025

Rep. Josh Harder on why Democrats should be angrier at the status quo - Roll Call

“We need to think about the root causes of why people are so frustrated by their government,” the California Democrat says.

Roll Call · Apr 15, 2025

Homeless man wins $1M on scratch lottery ticket bought in California liquor store

The winner said he wants to put a downpayment on a home, buy himself a car and bank the rest of his winnings

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Harvey Weinstein’s New York retrial is about to begin. Here’s where his cases stand

The Hollywood powerhouse, who’s been behind bars on rape and assault charges, faces his third trial this week after a court tossed his New York conviction

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Gavin Newsom launches new campaign to encourage Canadians to visit California in Trump tariff dig: ‘Don’t let him ruin your beach plans’

California governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new international campaign with Visit California to encourage a "strong tourism partnership" between the state and Canada.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025