Teen who died in Central Park carriage horse accident was on family’s first trip to the US
An 18-year-old tourist lost his life in a horse-drawn carriage accident during his first visit to the United States, where he was excitedly exploring Central Park with his family. Romanchi Mahajan had just arrived from India with his parents and younger brother for a three-day trip when the horse unexpectedly spooked, resulting in them being […]
Why California drivers still can’t access lower gas prices despite new legislation
Drivers in California were led to believe they’d have access to cheaper fuel, but many are still waiting. Nearly a year after E15 gasoline was legalized by the state Legislature, not a single gas station in California sells this blended fuel, even though it was estimated to save around 30 cents per gallon. This delay […]
Insensitive praise for encampment cleanup angers residents: ‘Somewhat Clean California’
Caltrans crews in California’s Central Valley have been highlighting their cleanup efforts of homeless encampments, but some locals argue they haven’t done a thorough job. A post from Caltrans District 6 in Fresno contained before and after photos showing messy encampments full of waste. These images were shared on X and the Caltrans Facebook page. […]
Increase in UC Berkeley Law students identifying as disabled
A concerning trend has emerged at the prestigious UC Berkeley School of Law, where a notable number of students report having a “mental” or other mental conditions. According to university statistics, critics suggest that some students might be exploiting this situation to gain extra time during exams. There are currently 378 students enrolled in the […]
Union leader behind billionaires tax criticizes Gavin Newsom in unusual interview
California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal Sparks Clash The leader of a union backing California’s contentious billionaire tax proposal has taken a strong stance against Governor Gavin Newsom. He accuses Democrats of working alongside the wealthy elite, as both sides grapple with efforts to remove the tax from the November ballot. In an interview, SEIU-United Health Care […]
Old Air Force One is retired while Trump prepares Qatar’s luxury 747 for travel
The largest Air Force One, which has been in service for over three decades, was retired on Thursday, fueling speculation that President Trump may start using a Boeing 747 provided by Qatar. After returning from the G7 summit in Switzerland, Trump’s press secretary, Stephen Cheung, confirmed this was the “last ride” on the aging aircraft. […]
Harmeet Dhillon criticizes Giants and initiates a DOJ Pride hate investigation
Federal officials are looking into claims that Christian players may have felt pressured to wear Pride-themed hats. Harmeet Dhillon, who heads the civil rights division at the Justice Department, criticized Major League Baseball (MLB) and the San Francisco Giants for what she sees as a “double standard” regarding religious expression. “It doesn’t really matter how […]
US criticizes ‘ridiculous’ assertion that any country freed Iran’s assets
U.S. officials have pushed back against reports suggesting that the U.S., the United Arab Emirates, or other nations have unblocked billions in Iranian assets in return for Iran halting attacks on the UAE. Recently, two unnamed sources claimed that the UAE was set to release $10 billion as part of a ceasefire agreement, with over […]
Arthur’s remnants target the East Coast as severe flooding affects millions in the South
Tropical Storm Arthur’s Impact and Future Possibilities Tropical Storm Arthur, which formed recently, has quickly diminished to a weak low pressure system as of Wednesday. Despite its rapid decline, forecasts indicate that the moisture left behind might still lead to redevelopment along the East Coast. Arthur has already caused significant destruction along the Gulf Coast, […]
Spencer Pratt voters must decide between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in the LA runoff.
Spencer Pratt, a former mayoral candidate and reality television figure, did not make it to the November runoff but still garnered a significant number of votes in June’s City Council election. Some of his backers expressed feelings of disappointment, while a few went so far as to suggest the election was “rigged,” although no supportive […]