Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear …
Feds move to dismiss case over 20,000 California ballots after Supreme Court denied appeal
The Trump administration’s emergency request to sequester 20,000 California ballots it alleged were sent to “likely noncitizens” had been rejected by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts. Read full …
California’s ‘billionaire tax’ is still undecided. Here’s where Proposition 40 stands
How each county in California voted for the billionaires tax Proposition 40 and its two counter ballot measures, Proposition 41 and 42. Read full story Author: Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee, Vanessa …
Taking Care With AI Regulation
Artificial intelligence scares people, whether because it may doom the planet, hollow out the real economy, or endanger national security. But as public calls to regulate the technology grow, and …
Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says
The PM was responding after a police chief said comments made during Russell Brand’s trial came close to “victim blaming”. Read full story Author:
Two men arrested after boy injured in sword attack
Police say a 17-year-old suffered a wound “believed to have been caused by a sword” in Gloucester on Friday. Read full story Author:
What happens if all the lights go out? This is the plan for a ‘Black Sky’ event
A Black Sky event could leave millions without power, water and communications. So how prepared is the UK? Read full story Author:
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle under house arrest after child sex abuse material charge
The 82-year-old appeared in court in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented. Read full story Author:
Monty Don bids ‘final goodbye’ to Gardeners’ World after two decades
The head gardener on the long-running BBC TV series signed off from Longmeadow garden on Friday. Read full story Author:
Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her ‘fakest celebrity fan’
The pop superstar’s appearances at NBA games were deemed “a little performative” by New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride. Read full story Author:
Relief, tears and sadness: Married at First Sight UK cast react to show being axed
It was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members. Read full story Author:
This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion – days later the rules changed
Jehovah’s Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez. Read full story Author:
‘My mortgage is going up £200’: How rising interest rates are hitting people’s pockets
With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions. Read full story Author:
One of the year’s most prolific meteor showers to light up the night sky this weekend
The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, will kick off this weekend and continue until the end of November. Read full story Author:
Paraguay’s president impeached after collapse of bank
Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money. Read full story Author:
From young offender to resident doctor: ‘I wrote a plan and stuck to it’
Steven Beattie left Scotland’s most violent prison 20 years ago vowing to turn his life around. Read full story Author:
Pope in ‘pretty good health’ as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer. Read full story Author:
Parliament restoration delays ‘frustrating’, says Commons Speaker
Sir Lindsay Hoyle urges action after a committee warns it is “crunch time” for the ailing building. Read full story Author:
Gladiator II stuntman sues over injuries from on-set explosion
Edward Sarsfield says he suffered “excruciating” burns while filming a scene on a burning ship. Read full story Author:
Boy, 4, dies after Range Rover crashes on country road
A 28-year-old man was driving the car when it crashed near Bathgate in West Lothian. Read full story Author: