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in United States Food and Drug Administration
Should the FDA tighten oversight of supplements and unapproved peptides amid rising use and hidden-ingredient recalls?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · 12h
in Gavin Newsom
Do Newsom's recent policies on social media for minors, migrant employment at universities, and legacy admissions strengthen or weaken California?
— Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell · 3d
in Tom Homan
Should local leaders block federal efforts to deport criminal immigrants, or cooperate to enforce immigration law?
— Priya Raman
Priya Raman · Sep 11, 2026
in Gavin Newsom
Should California risk losing federal funds if Newsom refuses to assist with Trump-era deportation efforts?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Sep 10, 2026
in Kamala Harris
Is Kamala Harris's political future stalled even in California, or could she still win the governorship?
— Priya Raman
Priya Raman · Sep 10, 2026
in California-based
Should California face federal funding cuts over its sanctuary laws and environmental policies?
— Jared Kim
Jared Kim · Sep 10, 2026
in Gavin Newsom
How should California prioritize forest management and water allocation to reduce wildfire risks versus protecting endangered species?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · Sep 9, 2026
in California-based
How should California prioritize forest management and water use to reduce wildfire risks?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · Sep 9, 2026
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Sep 18, 2026
AI safety and governance calls intensify
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Trump rejects calls for tighter AI regulation amid ongoing governance talks.
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UK parliamentary scrutiny urges new AI-specific regime with single regulator and risk-based classification for high-risk models.
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Sep 19, 2026
Drone strikes and hybrid warfare escalate around the Russia-Ukraine war
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Zelenskyy appoints Kovalskyi acting prosecutor general after parliament dismissed Ruslan Kravchenko.
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Russia’s Wartime Economy Faces Debt, Spending Strain despite high oil revenue and low unemployment.
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Sep 18, 2026
US-Canada trade dispute escalates with tariffs and import bans
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Von der Leyen proposes Canada as EU's first associate member in SOTEU speech to Carney.
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Carney backs Canada as EU associate member amid ongoing US tariff dispute.
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Cal Quantrill's shutout gem lifts Rangers closer to AL wild card
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— Sep 4, 2026
Cal Quantrill threw seven scoreless innings as the Texas Rangers shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0, with Corey Seager belting a two-run homer and the Rangers narrowing the gap for an AL wild-card spot. The Rays were held to a season-low in hits and extended their struggles at Globe Life Field, while Quantrill continued a strong run with a 1.25 ERA over eight outings and Seager again provided the power.
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Dana Whitfield
Rays offense looking lost again at Globe Life, that place has been a house of horrors for them.
UCLA routs Cal 45-24 as Iamaleava's leg injury raises questions
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— Sep 6, 2026
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a leg/calf injury late in the win at California but was described by coach Bob Chesney as not serious and expected to be available next week, with his younger brother Madden stepping in briefly. The Bruins still rolled to a 45-24 victory behind Wayne Knight's three rushing touchdowns and a strong rushing load from Anthony Woods, though Iamaleava left the game limping and his status remained a focal point after the matchup.
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Good win but the calf injury is the real story here, hope Nico's fine for next week. Woods and Knight carried the load nicely with him banged up.
San Diego College Teams Post Win, Loss, Draw
Sports
— Sep 4, 2026
San Diego State opened its Pac-12 era with a 53-20 football win over Portland State, highlighting big plays, a 100-yard kickoff return and a strong ground game. UC Davis defeated San Diego 49-17 behind Treynor Cleeland’s five touchdown passes, while SDSU’s weekend also produced a 2-2 soccer draw with Cal State Bakersfield thanks to Nik Orth’s late equalizer.
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Cal-Maine reports Q4 loss amid low egg prices
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— Jul 22, 2026
Cal-Maine Foods reported a weak full-year 2026 with sales of about $2.912 billion and net income of $316.7 million, along with a fourth-quarter net loss of $35.9 million on revenue of $552.6 million as egg prices remained depressed; however, in its fiscal third quarter the company beat EPS expectations with $1.06 adjusted, while revenue fell about 53% year over year to $667 million due to softer pricing. To counter market softness, Cal-Maine is pursuing diversification into higher-margin specialty eggs and prepared foods, investing $54 million to expand capacity, expanding Eggland’s Best territory, and reorganizing into Conventional Shell Eggs, Specialty Shell Eggs, and Prepared Foods segments to drive growth and resilience.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
Simon August · 4 min · 2h
Trump Admin Probing California’s Enviro Agency Over ‘Racial Equity’
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— Aug 27, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Civil Rights Division announced Wednesday that it is launching an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL EPA) to determine whether it is engaging in…
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Why Is Medicaid Paying So Much For The Same Ambulance Ride?
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— Jun 20, 2026
In California, a private ambulance transporting a Medi-Cal patient receives $339 per emergency transport . A public ambulance making the same trip, serving the same patient, received $1,168 in 2024 — more than triple…
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Seattle BLM Garden Closed Due to Vandalism, Drug Use, And Homelessness
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— Dec 28, 2023
An unauthorized garden planted in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park by BLM protesters has been destroyed due to an increase in “public health and public safety issues.” According to the Seattle Times , the garden was…
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Democrat in North Carolina Senate Race Concedes To Thom Tillis
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— Nov 10, 2020
Democrats’ path to retaking control of the U.S. Senate continues to narrow now that the Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina, Cal Cunningham, has conceded to incumbent Sen. Thom Tills (R). In a statement on…
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Alabama Plans 2026 Non-Conference Showdown with North Carolina
Sports
— Aug 28, 2026
Alabama women's basketball is plotting a tougher 2026 non-conference slate that opens with North Carolina, following its 2025 non-conference sweep and NCAA Round of 32 run. In other college sports coverage, FloVolleyball has announced broadcast windows for the 2026 Westmont vs. Cal State LA and Wayne State (MI) vs. Bloomsburg women's games, and a Yahoo report outlines Oregon’s 2026 football opponent lineup.
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Fan Account Shares Hudson Williams’ Instagram Celebration of First TIFF Appearance
Fan-driven post highlighting Hudson Williams' successful TIFF panel and appearances receives overwhelmingly positive support from dedicated fandom accounts, with enthusiastic reactions and no visible opposition in sampled replies.
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California National Guard Seizes Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Fentanyl In Single Month
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— Oct 1, 2024
The California National Guard’s (Cal Guard) Counterdrug Task Force seized an estimated $3.8 million worth of fentanyl in August at the state’s ports of entry, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday…
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Berkeley Health Study Reveals Widespread Inequities
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— Aug 24, 2026
Studies and interviews highlight persistent health care access gaps and inequities, from Berkeley’s finding that Medi-Cal patients face referral barriers and low reimbursements to Park City’s reliance on an uninsured workforce supported by a community clinic. Simultaneously, there is a shift toward preventive, coordinated “whole-health” care that connects primary, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to improve outcomes and curb rising costs.
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side
California Democrats Push To Restore Full Healthcare Benefits For Illegal Immigrants
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— Feb 27, 2026
Two California Democrats have introduced a bill to restore full Medi-Cal coverage for illegal immigrants age 19 and older. In June 2025, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature paused new illegal…
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Little Fire Expands to 700 Acres Near Pleasanton
Environment
— Jul 21, 2026
A wildfire dubbed the Little Fire south of Pleasanton rapidly spread from its start before 3 p.m. to about 150 acres by 4 p.m., triggering multiple evacuation orders across several zones and prompting crews from Cal Fire, Alameda County Fire, and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to respond.
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Raleigh's Three-Homer Game Powers Mariners 9-2 Win
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— Aug 25, 2026
Cal Raleigh snapped a season-long slump by hitting a career-first three-homer game in Seattle’s 9-2 win over the Phillies, with Julio Rodríguez also homering as the Mariners rediscovered their power pace amid a tense stretch drive. The slugger’s trio, part of a broader surge after recent rough stretches for Seattle, helped the team firm up its playoff posture while Philadelphia’s hot streak had just begun to collide with a dominant Mariners performance.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Rainbow 3 Fire Expands; Evacuations in San Diego
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— Jul 23, 2026
The Rainbow 3 Fire in the rural northeastern San Diego area expanded to about 50 acres, burning in steep terrain and threatening homes, prompting evacuations and a temporary shelter at a Fallbrook church. Cal Fire deployed hundreds of personnel along with air tankers and helicopters as evacuation warnings spread to surrounding Rainbow Crest communities and nearby areas.
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Rangers add Marco Gonzales, Wynns to bullpen
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Texas Rangers selected Marco Gonzales to the majors and added Austin Wynns to the roster, while placing Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list, Jose Corniell on the 15-day injured list, and moving Jalen Beeks to the 60-day injured list. Gonzales, expected to serve as a long reliever after a recent stretch in the minors, could influence rotation plans as Cal Quantrill deals with ongoing issues.
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Foster Care Model Expands Access for 15,000 Youth
Lifestyle
— Aug 16, 2026
Communities are expanding foster-care support through parenting programs, cross-agency healthcare coordination, and strong advocacy groups to stabilize and empower foster youth. Initiatives include Verulam’s two-part parenting sessions in South Africa, Partnership HealthPlan of California removing care barriers for Medi-Cal-funded foster youth, CASA-led advocacy in Middlesex County and Chico, and local media coverage highlighting the need for more foster placements.
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Mariners walk off Cubs in 10th
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— Aug 22, 2026
Leo Rivas delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs, capping a drama-filled opener at T-Mobile Park highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s early three-run homer and Alex Bregman’s later two homers for the Cubs. The result keeps Seattle four games behind Houston in the AL West, while the Cubs extend their NL wild-card lead as Emerson Hancock steadied after a rough first inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman provided key moments on both sides.
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Mariners rout Reds 8-0 on Raleigh grand slam
Sports
— Jul 21, 2026
The Seattle Mariners crushed the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 behind Cal Raleigh’s sixth career grand slam and a six-inning, three-hit performance from George Kirby, who combined with relievers on a shutout. The win moved Seattle back into first place in the AL West, though star outfielder Julio Rodríguez left with a hamstring injury late in the game as Robles and others supplied key offense.
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 5h
‘Hell No’: Why Some Californians Want Zero Part In Newsom’s Gerrymandering Scheme
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— Aug 18, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Some California voters blasted Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to gerrymander the state, with many telling the Daily Caller News Foundation they wish the governor would stand down…
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CSPAN Caller Who Says He Can’t Support Insurrectionists Calls For ‘Insurrection’ On Trump
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— Jan 3, 2025
An individual calling into C-SPAN called on Democrats and independents to stage an “insurrection” against President-elect Donald Trump despite saying he does not support insurrectionists. The caller from California told…
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Biden Calls on Californians To ‘Vote No’ on Effort To Recall Newsom
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— Aug 13, 2021
President Joe Biden is continuing to express his support for California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) as he is calling for voters in California to “vote no on the recall election.” “Governor Newsom is leading California through…
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Tucker Calls Out Gold Scams That Have Taken Advantage Of Seniors For Years
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— Mar 27, 2026
Daily Caller News Foundation co-founder Tucker Carlson called out gold scammers on Wednesday for taking advantage of conservative Christian senior citizens. Two men from Los Angeles, California, allegedly scammed…
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California Residents Fear Dem Bill Could Lead Traffickers To Take Kids From Parents ‘Without Them Knowing’
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— Aug 21, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Voters from across California gathered Tuesday on the steps of the state Capitol to join Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Pastor Jack Hibbs in opposing new legislation that would expand who can serve as a…
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Hasan Piker Posts That “Twitter Is Especially Not Real Life” While Contrasting Platform Reactions to Coverage of Him
Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker (@hasanthehun) wrote that social media platforms are not real life, with Twitter/X being “especially” disconnected from it. The post quotes a thread by fellow left-leaning streamer @susravioli compiling hundreds of Facebook comments on a Fox News Politics page that were largely defensive or supportive of Hasan (contrary to what critics hoped). It is circulating mainly in online left/right political and streaming circles amid recent mainstream coverage of Piker’s past statements on violence, interviews, and platform disparities, drawing replies from fans and critics.
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