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Fast-food work's modern stigma

After assaulting a Chipotle employee, an Ohio woman was sentenced to work in fast-food for 60 days

Salon · Dec 9, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom advances water tunnel project amid opposition from environmental groups

A long-delayed water project in California has reached a key milestone

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

California faces record $68 billion budget deficit, analyst says

The nation's most populous state — with an economy that is the fifth largest in the world — has been struggling with the rising prices of most goods and services.

WEKU · Dec 8, 2023

Gaza protests prompt California governor to hold virtual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony

California Gov. Gavin Newsom won't host an in-person Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the state Capitol this year

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

US election: as the first Republican primary looms, a Trump win looks inevitable – but who comes second matters

Former president Donald Trump has pitched himself as the inevitable Republican nominee for the White House in 2024. So much so that he’s already floating potential picks for his cabinet.

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2023

McCarthy quitting Congress, says he’ll serve country ‘in new ways’ - Roll Call

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will give up his seat in the House representing California at the end of the year.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

Was Ron DeSantis lacklustre campaign doomed from the start?

Ex-GOP strategist believes the governor’s mix of awkwardness and nastiness will end his campaign, while a pollster says nothing can be predicted when it comes to the Iowa caucuses where it comes down to what happens in the room on the night, Gustaf Kilander reports

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Trump initially sidesteps ‘dictator’ question before adoring Iowa crowd

Former President Trump initially dodged a question about whether he would "abuse power" if handed a second term by voters during a town hall.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

Was Ron DeSantis lacklustre campaign doomed from the start?

Ex-GOP strategist believes the governor’s mix of awkwardness and nastiness will end his campaign, while a pollster says nothing can be predicted when it comes to the Iowa caucuses where it comes down to what happens in the room on the night, Gustaf Kilander reports

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Goodbye to George Santos and Henry Kissinger

Plus: an unexpected digression into the world of Little Debbie dessert snack cakes.

Reason · Dec 4, 2023