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Does government need more power to help abused children?
The Vindicator - Ohio
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Some parents abuse their kids. Child welfare workers are supposed to stop that to protect the kids. But bad things often happen while they watch. “Children have a right to safety,” says Tim Keller. “If home is a danger, we as a society have to...
JD Vance Tells Dems to ‘Have Sense of Humor’ About Politics
The Daily Beast
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August 28, 2025
JD Vance called on Democrats to not be so serious about the Trump administration’s track record since January. The vice president told Fox News host Will Cain Thursday that Democrats could actually learn from Donald Trump and “laugh at...
Rick Scott addresses Asia alliances, Hamas hostages, and California wildfire response
Duval Times - Florida
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August 28, 2025
Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida, shared updates on his recent diplomatic travels and policy concerns in a series of posts on August 28, 2025.In a post at 17:52 UTC, Scott wrote, "Enjoyed my visit to Japan and the Philippines, vital allies in...
Study ranks Indio among the top 25 livable small cities in U.S., top 3 in California
KESQ-TV - California
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August 29, 2025
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The city of Indio is being recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Livable Small Cities in the United States, according to a study by SmartAsset. The study included 279 cities nationwide with populations between 65,00 and...
Man shot at by ICE agent during California standoff in custody, family says
FOX 11 Los Angeles - California
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Francisco Longoria, the man who was shot at by federal agents during a standoff with ICE agents, has been detained, according to his family. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - A man who was shot at by federal agents during a standoff with U.S. Customs and...
California's $4 billion youth mental health initiative begins for SLO school district
KCBX - California
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August 29, 2025
California has invested more than $4 billion over five years to expand mental health support for services for kids and teens, including here on the Central Coast. The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, launched by Governor Gavin...
'I'm shocked at how fragile I am still': Cumberbatch and Colman on protecting their sanity from perils of social media
Sky News
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August 28, 2025
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch says he's shocked at how "fragile" he still is - despite years in the spotlight and success in the industry. It might seem like the Doctor Strange star and The Crown actress Olivia Colman have it all when it comes to...
EWG urges Rachael Ray to reconsider opposition to California non-toxic cookware bill
Environmental Working Group
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SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group is urging celebrity chef Rachael Ray to drop her opposition to a California bill that would eliminate toxic cookware in the state. EWG is calling on Ray to support the legislation, now being debated in...
Newsom Responds to Republican Lawmaker’s Bill to Split up California
The Epoch Times
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August 28, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with local congressional representatives, state officials, and supporters, announces a bid to redraw California's congressional maps in Los Angeles on Aug. 14, 2025. Mike Blake/Reuters Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized a...
LAURIE’S LATEST: California Ranks Last in Business-Friendly Climate
San Clemente Times - California
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There has been much talk about the state of the national economy. Everyone wants to predict the direction of inflation and employment. It seems everyday living costs continue to rise, and Californians are constantly facing financial challenges. A...
Padilla, Schiff denounce EPA proposal for California’s HD inspection and I/M requirements
The Trucker
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August 28, 2025
post Reading Time: 2 minutes WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are denouncing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to disapprove of California’s Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for vehicles...
Sept. 11 Victims’ Lawsuit Against Saudi Government Can Go to Trial, Judge Rules
ProPublica
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. More than two decades after victims of the 9/11 attacks began trying to hold the government of Saudi Arabia...
Sean Hannity Fires Back at Gavin Newsom For Questioning His Trump Support: ‘Do Nothing Part-Time Governor!’
Mediaite - New York
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August 28, 2025
Screenshot Sean Hannity fired back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — who claimed that the Fox News host was blindly accepting of President Donald Trump’s actions to “nationalize” American businesses. In a series of posts on X Thursday, the Fox...
Go deep to make desal work along California's coast
Lompoc Record - California
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The world is running out of fresh water and now companies are using the high pressure of the ocean depths to push seawater through a membrane leaving salt behind. This month Scientific American reports a breakthrough in strategy of how to apply...
From Computer Chips to California Landscapes: Upcoming Art in the Park Exhibitor Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan
Newport Beach Independent - California
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August 28, 2025
People find a passion in the arts from a variety of different places. For Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, it came after 19 years as a chip design electrical engineer. “I feel like I’m a very creative person, because engineers are very creative problem...
‘Two State Solution’: Plan proposes dividing California to free more conservative areas
WorldNetDaily
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August 28, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif. Republicans in California are a minority, often measuring in the 30% range when votes are counted. Even so, they’re still under-represented in Congress, as some 80% of the state’s delegation is Democrat. That means they...
Summer 2025 recap: These Billings businesses recently opened, closed or expanded
Billings Gazette - Montana
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Business was buzzing in Billings this summer. Let’s take a look at what these busy bees were up to over the barbecue season, before we settle into the brrr months ahead. Get ‘em while its hot Wonderful Wiener hot dog cart pictured in Billings, in...
DOGE Falsely Targeted Him On Social Media. Then The Taliban Took His Family
Techdirt
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August 28, 2025
from the shameful dept This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. It was early morning on April 1 when Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar, got a panicked message from his son....
Will the Supreme Court hear another cake decorator's case? California baker asked Supreme Court to hear her faith-related case
Deseret News - Utah
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August 29, 2025
The owner of a California bakery has asked the Supreme Court to review her challenge to a state law that requires her to make wedding cakes for same-sex couples, something she says violates her Christian beliefs. In a petition filed Aug. 26, Cathy...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has ‘failed’: Nobel Laureate economist slams attempted ouster of Lisa Cook
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Fed Chair Jerome Powell has ‘failed’: Nobel Laureate economist slams attempted ouster of Lisa Cook 07:04 UP NEXT BREAKING: ‘Get politics out of public...