California Bill Would Cap Rents During U.S.-Involved War The war in Iran is causing California lawmakers to consider wider price controls. Reason · Aug 25
Thousands of dragonflies are suddenly swarming across California, and the insects could help farmers control crop pests naturally California is seeing an unusual surge in dragonflies, with large groups appearing over parks, ponds and farms after warm spring and early summer rain. The insects have been especially noticeable around the San Francisco Bay Area, where residents have reported seeing dozens flying together. Oakland nursery owner Peter Veilleux even… The Times of India · Aug 25
Prince Harry Wants His Kids to “Understand” One Thing After Their U.K. Return “It’s something Harry has been thinking about for a while,” a source says. Marie Claire · Aug 25
Deadly house explosion caught on camera in California leaves one dead and two injured An explosion which destroyed a home in California leaving one person dead and two others injured was captured on a near-by doorbell camera. The Independent UK · Aug 25
Immigrants Keep Saying She’s Ripping Them Off. Why Won’t Texas Stop Her? The attorney general's office once aggressively pursued fraudsters targeting immigrants. Not on Ken Paxton's watch. Texas Observer · Aug 25
California Extends Address-Secrecy Protections to Immigration Nonprofit Workers Amid a Fight Over a YouTuber Newsom signed AB 2624 to shield immigration nonprofit workers' addresses, but some widely reported penalties aren't in the bill's text. Latin Times · Aug 25
Meghan Markle’s Return To UK Renews Concern For Her Kids After “Horrible” Detail Of Move Revealed “As if the kids don’t have enough trauma. The only things consistently there for them…get left behind.” Bored Panda · Aug 25
California skies are suddenly swarming with dragonflies — and farmers are thrilled IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 25
37-Year-Old Makes $250K, Has 3 Kids and $250K Debt: 'I'm Wondering How I Got Here' A California father earning more than $250,000 says divorce, student loans, and debt have left him with no retirement savings, sparking widespread financial advice online. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
Melrose unveils £73m compensation programme after US chemical incident The firm will compensate affected residents and businesses for damages in relation to the May evacuation order in Garden Grove, California. Evening Standard · Aug 25
The meaning behind dragonflies as rare swarms spotted in California This year’s large numbers are due to the warm monsoon storms The Independent UK · Aug 25
US wildfire crisis: Hawk Fire burns more than 15,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations in Nevada Wildfires across the western United States are forcing mass evacuations, destroying homes and raising fresh questions over who pays for the damage and whether some burned forests will ever return. The Times of India · Aug 25
How Long Did Justice Jackson's "Kafkaesque Nightmare" Dissent Hold Up Trump v. California? In a future writing, I propose a mechanism whereby six Justices can force the release of any pending case. Reason · Aug 25
California cancels talks over $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal, citing ‘bad faith’ California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled settlement talks with Paramount Skydance over its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, accusing the company of leaking and misrepresenting confidential discussions. Paramount denied the allegation and said it remains ready to negotiate. The lawsuit remains a key obstacle to completing the… The Economic Times · Aug 25
The Guardian - US · Aug 24 Nevada files lawsuit challenging federal plan for Colorado River revival California, Arizona and Nevada face about 20% cut to water supply over two years under Trump administration plan
InsideEVs · Aug 24 More EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Power California’s Grid The new Chevy Bolt EV and Kia EV9 are among a bunch of new EVs capable of vehicle-to-grid power sharing.
The Independent UK · Aug 24 Newsom faces high-stakes California fight over who pays for wildfire damage The California governor is trying to broker a deal with lawmakers aimed at further shielding utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire
The Economic Times · Aug 24 18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award 18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving a reported 2.36% error in state-of-health predictions. His Stanford-linked research earned him a place among the 40 finalists of the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search and the Glenn T. Seaborg…
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 'They Are Locating You': Lawyer Warns TikTok Users ICE Is Deploying Facial Recognition Federal immigration agents in California are using facial recognition on TikTok to identify undocumented migrants, raising privacy concerns and highlighting the growing use of digital surveillance.
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 California Assembly Passes Landmark Bill Banning Child Marriage Despite Eight Republicans Voting 'No' California is set to eliminate child marriage by establishing a minimum marriage age of eighteen, closing aloophole that allowed minors to marry with parental consent and court approval.
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 Natalie Harp's 'Bizarre' College Journey Exposed From California Homeschooling to Trump's Inner Circle Natalie Harp's journey from a homeschooled upbringing in California to becoming a key aide to Donald Trump highlights her evangelical education and political activism.
The Economic Times · Aug 24 In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history forever James Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of US history, including the tensions that led to the Civil War. In his new book The Rush, historian Nathaniel Philbrick explores the era through the lives of…
The Times of India · Aug 24 Invasive Argentine ants are defending other pests in California's citrus groves and vineyards, troubling farmers and leaving natives hungry Invasive Argentine ants have formed a unique symbiotic relationship with sap-feeding insects, creating challenges for citrus groves and vineyards. First spotted in the U.S. in 1891, their expansion is aided by California's favorable climate and human activity. To effectively manage the situation, it's crucial to tackle both the ant populations…
Medical Daily · Aug 24 California Records Its First Three West Nile Deaths as Human Cases Reach Thirty Across Fourteen Counties California has confirmed three West Nile deaths and 30 human cases across 14 counties. Orange County leads the state in the number of infected mosquito samples.
Medical Daily · Aug 24 California's Insulin Program Still Has No Vials, No Fast Acting Product and No Factory of Its Own CalRx sells $55 insulin pens, but vials, rapid-acting insulin, and state manufacturing are all still pending. Here is what exists now.