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Hunter Biden Says Trump Is Making 'Big Oil' Great Again as Chevron, Exxon Mobil Profits Soar—Gavin Newsom Says CVX Is 'Fleecing Californians'

Former President Joe Biden‘s son Hunter Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) slammed Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) and ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE:XOM), accusing the oil giants of profiting from the war in Iran.

Benzinga · Aug 3

‘Maybe show up on time to get your order’: California barista closes shop on a no-show, then the pounding starts

"Call the cops next time."

We Got This Covered · Aug 2

Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise you

Americans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 years to decompose, while much of their steel, foam, wood and fibers could potentially be recycled and reused. Only 4 US states, California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

In 2014, the spotted lanternfly likely arrived in Pennsylvania on imported goods from Asia; now the sap-sucking insect threatens vineyards across the eastern US

An invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly, arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014 and now threatens eastern agriculture. This pest spreads by hitching rides on vehicles and materials, reaching new areas quickly. Grapevines are a primary target, and infestations can destroy vineyards within three years. The insect's westward spread worries California's large…

The Times of India · Aug 2

In 1953, the khapra beetle reached US grain stores; authorities fumigated more than 600 infested sites before declaring it eradicated in 1966

A tiny brown beetle, the khapra beetle, was discovered in California in 1953. This insect posed a significant threat to stored commodities and agricultural trade. The United States launched a massive, 13-year eradication campaign involving extensive fumigation efforts. This operation included over 600 infested sites and nearly 97,000 property inspections.…

The Times of India · Aug 2

In 2000, an aquarium plant escaped into California waters; removing the ‘killer algae’ took six years and over $7 million

Some of the biggest ecological disasters start in the least likely places. Here it may have started with a home aquarium. An online report by the Centre for Invasive Species Research states that an ornamental seaweed, Caulerpa taxifolia, escaped into the coastal waters of Southern California in 2000, likely after…

The Times of India · Aug 2

California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump

Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 January

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

Surfing pups take a ride at the World Dog Surfing Championship in California

The event helps raise money for local charities

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Dramatic rescue after woman found clinging to underside of cliff amid raging torrents of California river

This is the harrowing moment California authorities rescued a woman clinging to the underside of a cliff after she was swept away by a strong river current.

The Independent UK · Aug 1

California sees uptick in great white sharks and deadly sea snakes during scorching heatwave

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The Independent UK · Aug 1