Newsom vetoes bill that would let DACA students work at public universities

In another attempt to distance himself from the state's more progressive efforts, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented students at public universities, such as those with the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, to work on campus. This is the second time this month that Governor Newsom has […]

Princess Kate Makes First Public Appearance Since Completing Chemo

LONDON (AP) — Kate, Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance Sunday since announcing she has completed chemotherapy and will return to some royal duties. Kate and her husband, Prince William, were spotted attending church near the royal family's Balmoral Estate in Scotland on Sunday with King Charles III and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. […]

Majority of Californians support restoring felony theft penalties ahead of public vote

new Statewide Poll In California, nearly three-quarters of the Golden State's residents “Proposition 47” – A 2014 referendum that reduced penalties for theft, forgery and drug offences. Critics blame the current policy, which includes a provision that makes shoplifting of items under $950 a misdemeanor, for a surge in crime hitting the state's urban areas. […]

Eric Roberts offers ‘public apology’ to sister Julia Roberts

Eric Roberts' first appearance on “Dancing with the Stars” Tuesday night offered a rare glimpse into the world of one of the industry's most acclaimed actors. The “Runaway Train” star's latest TV appearance seemed like another step for Roberts to right past wrongs, many of which are detailed in his new memoir, “Runaway Train: Or, […]

Australia Finds No ‘Clear Public Interest’ for Retail CBDC – PYMNTS.com

If Australia were to issue a digital currency, it would likely be for wholesale use rather than retail. it is, Report The country's central bank issued a statement on Wednesday (September 18) claiming that it has not yet found a “clear public interest case” for issuing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia. […]

EU Censorship Czar Resigns in Wake of Public Battle With Elon Musk

Thierry Breton suddenly resigned as the European Commission's head of censorship after sparking public controversy by threatening to ban Elon Musk's X Platform in the European Union, citing “questionable governance” in Brussels. In his shock resignation letter posted on X, the Frenchman claimed that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had been working behind […]