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Paid to persuade? California may fine influencers who hide political campaign payments

California is considering fines of up to $5,000 for social media creators who fail to disclose payments from political campaigns, as candidates increasingly use influencers to reach voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race.

The Times of India · Aug 8

69 Nature Pics That Are As Interesting As They Are Beautiful

Frost patterns on a windscreen that might impress the most renowned realism painters. Flowers that look like 3D-rendered chickens auditioning for a Disney movie... Every inch of nature holds a piece of magic. Here are some of the most interesting photos people have captured in the wild.

Bored Panda · Feb 24

A Constitutionally Dubious California Bill Would Ban Possession of AI-Generated Child Pornography

The proposal seems to conflict with a Supreme Court ruling against laws that criminalize mere possession of obscene material.

Reason · Jan 26, 2024

Knicks have had discussions on signing Carmelo Anthony

According to a source, Knicks brass has had internal conversations about Carmelo Anthony. Though more pressing concerns about how to rebuild a franchise that's missed the playoffs eight of the past nine years have taken precedence. Source: Peter ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2022

Jazz have the right to block Quin Snyder from coaching in 2022-23

Tim MacMahon: Because Quin Snyder had a guaranteed year remaining on his contract, the Jazz would have the right to block him from coaching next season, a source told ESPN. Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon What's the buzz on Twitter? David Locke @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022

Quin Snyder on his future: I know I’m going to be at Halloween with my daughter

Eric Walden: Quin Snyder: "I don't know what I'm going to do next year, as far as coaching. I know I'm going to be at Halloween with my daughter. That's the silver lining of me stepping down now." Source: Twitter @tribjazz What's the buzz on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022

Danny Ainge on Quin Snyder: He’s going to be coaching somewhere else in the near future

Ben Anderson: Danny Ainge on Quin Snyder: "I feel like we have a good relationship that can go on well past this job and this opportunity. I know that he's going to be coaching somewhere else in the near future, next year, probably." #takenote | ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022

Jazz have rebuffed all trade inquiries for Donovan Mitchell

And right now, the roster has a lot of questions without a lot of ready-made answers. League sources say multiple teams have called the Jazz to inquire about the trade availability of Mitchell, only to be given a firm no. The Jazz have made it clear ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022

Mavs not worried about Knicks hiring Jalen Brunson’s dad

There is no grave concern bubbling (yet) in Dallas about the Knicks' hiring of Jalen Brunson's father Rick to join Tom Thibodeau's coaching staff. It has been known throughout the league that Thibodeau has wanted Rick Brunson on his staff from the ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2022

Knicks’ hiring of Rick Brunson not tied to free-agent pursuit of Jalen Brunson?

One source said Thibodeau wanted him on the Knicks staff from the get-go, but there was concern from some in upper management about his controversial departure from Minnesota when he was reportedly was accused of harassment. Another league source ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2022