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California cracks down on social media-fueled skincare obsession
A new California bill aims to ban the sale of over-the-counter skincare products with active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid to minors, following a surge in young shoppers influenced by ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Over 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material seized in California
Investigators seized more than 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material from a residence in Northern California on Thursday, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
California judge testifies that he accidentally shot and killed his wife
A man accused in a shooting that killed two homeless people and wounded three others has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms
Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas. Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Newsom threatens to pull funds unless California cities crack down on homelessness
‘We’re not going to fund failure,’ says governor, who warned local authorities they could lose out on millions of dollars. California ’s governor warned cities and counties that they could lose ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
WATCH: Thousands of dolphins swim together in California's Monterey Bay
A rare "super pod" of around 3,000 dolphins -- including the elusive northern right whale dolphin -- went out for a swim, with many leaping through into the air.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
California legislators propose bills to expand film and TV tax credit program
To address the flight of productions to other states and countries, legislators are proposing bills that they say will make it more attractive to film in California.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
Boat Crew Spots Thousands of Dolphins in a California Bay ‘Superpod’
The bay looked “like it was boiling,” said a boat captain with a whale-watching company in Monterey Bay, Calif. He captured video of the dolphins swimming off the coast.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
California Could Push Fast Food Minimum Wage Above $20
Business owners say it hasn’t been long enough since the $20 minimum wage went into effect to know its impact.Inc. - 6d -
In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.CNBC - 6d -
Problems With New California Bar Exam Spark Lawsuit and Enrage Test Takers
Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Like a horror movie’: Ice detaining German tourist in California indefinitely
Jessica Brösche has spent more than a month in detention center after being denied entry at San Diego from Mexico. A German tourist is fighting to be released from an immigration detention center ...The Guardian - 3d -
Officers charged in 'gladiator fights' at California youth detention centre
Prosecutors accuse some officers at the youth detention centre of acting as "referees" in dozens of fights.BBC News - 1d -
California Rain Forecast Has Water Managers ‘Waiting with Bated Breath’
Back-to-back storms are expected over the next 10 days, potentially bringing a key measure of the state’s crucial water supply up to normal levels.The New York Times - 22h -
L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire
The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.The New York Times - 22h -
Man accused of stealing $25,000 worth of Lego from northern California stores
Michael Ivory Fletcher alleged to have entered at least seven stores, loaded cart with Lego items and left quickly. A man in California has been charged with nabbing about $25,000 of Lego in two ...The Guardian - 18h -
Patel tells FBI employees to pause any responses to DOGE email
FBI Director Kash Patel told employees to hold off on responding to an email, sent at tech billionaire Elon Musk’s direction, asking federal workers to list their accomplishments during the ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
DOGE Cuts Pause Development of Meal Bars for First Responders
Ryan Dowdy’s small-business grant is frozen until further notice.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Federal employment board pauses firing of 6 probationary staffers
A quasi-judicial board has temporarily blocked the firing of six federal employees who were terminated as the Trump administration directed agencies to oust probationary staffers — an early ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books
Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Ukraine wants more than a pause in fighting with Russia if peace deal is reached
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the U.S. as Ukraine and other European nations seek assurances that there will be more than a pause in fighting if talks with Russia about an end to the war ...CBS News - 6d -
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia
The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.CBS News - 3d -
What we know about the U.S. pause on cyber operations against Russia
Sources tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has temporarily paused U.S. cyber operations against Russia as the Trump administration tries to initiate negotiations to end the war in ...CBS News - 2d -
What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine
It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.BBC News - 2d -
What military aid was the US giving Ukraine and why has Trump paused it?
The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Kyiv since Russia’s February 2022 invasion. The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion but further ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ukrainians vow to defend their nation as Russia lauds Trump's aid pause
Russia says Trump's pause of Ukraine military aid could be "the best contribution to peace," as Ukrainians grapple for the means to keep defending their country.CBS News - 2d -
Ukrainians vow to continue fight as Trump administration pauses military aid to Ukraine
The Trump administration has suspended billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine following a clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Oval Office last ...CBS News - 2d -
US aid pause raises stakes for Starmer over Ukraine
The prime minister will soon need evidence to show he can be a bridge between Trump and Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
Senate GOP defends Trump's Ukraine aid pause as negotiating tactic
Senate Republicans are defending President Trump's decision to pause aid for Ukraine as a negotiating tactic days after his public spat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval ...The Hill - 1d -
Ukraine ready to make a deal after Trump pauses U.S. aid
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he regrets his Oval Office argument with President Trump and wants to make things right. It came hours after President Trump turned up the pressure on Zelenskyy ...CBS News - 1d -
Why is Trump's tariff pause for automakers important for consumers, economy?
The White House announced that President Trump would delay tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada for 30 days. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest on Trump's tariffs.CBS News - 22h -
U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine after cutting off military aid
The U.S. will be pausing intelligence sharing with Ukraine after halting further military aid. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports from the Pentagon on the decision following President Trump and ...NBC News - 23h -
Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month
The president said he would pause a 25 percent tariff on cars coming from Canada and Mexico under a trade pact for one month, while other levies stay in place.The New York Times - 17h -
Trump pauses tariffs on cars after pushback from big 3 automakers
The Trump administration announced a 1-month pause on the 25% tariffs for vehicles and auto parts coming from Mexico and Canada. The reprieve comes after pushback from the big three automakers, ...NBC News - 8h -
Attacks on Ukraine continue as U.S. pauses intelligence sharing, military aid
The Trump administration has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine following the suspension of military aid. Meanwhile, attacks in Ukraine continue. A Russian missile slammed into a hotel, ...CBS News - 6h -
With Trump’s tariffs paused, ‘Big Three’ automakers may race to build inventories
Automakers got a reprieve from Trump’s tariffs, and may use this time to build up inventories.MarketWatch - 3h -
Trump announces some Mexico tariffs pause after Sheinbaum conversation
President Trump says he spoke to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and has decided to pause some tariffs until April. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on the tariffs and their effects.CBS News - 2h -
President Trump pauses Mexico and Canada tariffs until April 2
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.CBS News - 32m -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...NBC News - Feb. 23