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State of Congress: House looks to California (and Trump)

Politics - Politico - November 12

Democrat wins California House seat to replace Porter

Democrat Dave Min is projected to defeat Republican Scott Baugh in the race to succeed Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), keeping the seat within Democratic control, according to Decision Desk HQ. Min, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California

The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

California Republican requests Trump's help in open letter

A California Republican has requested President-elect Trump’s help in an open letter, saying that his state “is grappling with a variety of problems” like “devastating wildfires” and “an escalating ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

California mountain lions are adapting to human schedules: Study

Mountain lions in the greater Los Angeles region are consciously shifting their activity to avoid interacting with human residents, a new study has found. Big cats living in areas with higher ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

A mythical harbinger of doom washes up on a California beach

A second oarfish, the mythical harbinger of doom, has been found washed up on California’s shores.

Woman accused of faking nurse credentials at California hospital

A woman who was admitted to posing as a nurse in Virginia without credentials has been arrested in connection with a nursing job at a medical center in Burbank, California. Authorities claim she ...

The Norwegian Company Blamed for California’s Hydrogen Car Woes

A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.

Tech - Wired - 20 hours ago

Rare "doomsday fish" spotted on a Southern California beach

The doomsday fish got its name because it looks like a mythical sea creature, with a long, ribbon-shaped body that can grow up to 30 feet.

At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California

Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Meta Platforms Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims

The plaintiffs said Meta misled them about how it makes Instagram and Facebook safe for younger users. A federal judge in San Francisco disagreed.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Long Island Therapist Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Imagery

Renee Hoberman, a licensed social worker on Long Island, used messaging platforms to share graphic videos of infants being abused, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

OnlyFans user sentenced to five years in child abuse case

A man accused of selling sex videos of a 16-year-old Florida girl on the adults-only website OnlyFans pleaded no contest to child abuse.

How Gamefam’s Founder Taps His ‘Inner Child’ to Bring Brands to the Metaverse

Gamefam has carved out a unique niche in the gaming space: Creating high-quality experiences, like Sonic Speed Simulator, on Roblox.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'

Max Prince was shocked to discover that surprise fees had left him with just £12.39 in his trust fund.

Man who made 'depraved' child images with AI jailed

Hugh Nelson, who used software to create images, told police he was "very corrupted and warped".

Not gossip, girl: Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson are expecting their first child together

'Gossip Girl' star Ed Westwick and his wife, actor Amy Jackson, are expecting their first child together, according to pregnancy photos posted Thursday on social media.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

In ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes

It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says

Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?

People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

She Was a Child Instagram Influencer. Her Fans Were Grown Men.

“Jacky Dejo” was introduced to social media by her parents as a snowboarding prodigy. Now 18, she has seen the dark side of the internet — and turned a profit from it.

Tech - The New York Times - November 10

Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing — only to pull his hand back at the last moment

Sports - ABC News - November 10

C's Brown calls Giannis 'child' after fake gesture

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown took exception to a fake handshake offered by Giannis Antetokounmpo during Sunday's game, calling the Bucks star "a child."

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Why Don Shula’s Grandson Isn’t the Poster Child for N.F.L. Nepotism

“I never think of him as a Shula,” the Rams general manager Les Snead said. “That’s how Chris always wanted it.”

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

Longing for Grandchildren When Your Child Doesn’t Want Kids

A growing number of Americans are choosing not to have children. Their parents are grappling with what that means for them.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

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