LOS ANGELES—Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history. The California condor is the only bird species in the U.S. that has been approved for the …
Read More »California Awarded $1.2 Billion for Hydrogen Fuel Development
California was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy—after submitting an application in April—to receive up to $1.2 billion to develop infrastructure and deploy hydrogen energy, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. “Today we are moving from concept to reality – advancing clean, renewable hydrogen in California which is essential to …
Read More »New California Law Allows Mexico Residents to Pay In-State Tuition at Some Community Colleges
Gov. Gavin Newsom Oct. 13 signed a bill that makes tuition more affordable for some low-income residents of Mexico to attend local community colleges in California. Assembly Bill 91, introduced by Assemblyman David Alvarez (D-San Diego), will create a pilot program allowing Mexico residents who live within 45 miles of …
Read More »The Defeat of ‘The Voice’ Will Not Trigger Much Self-Reflection
The huge defeat of The Voice proposal is a clear signal that Australians want a change in direction in policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people—but not just any change. There was no triumphalism in the victory speeches of the main No campaigners, like Senator Jacinta Nampijimpa Price, and …
Read More »3 Killed in North Hollywood Drive-By Shooting
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Three people were fatally shot Oct. 16 evening in North Hollywood. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to a fired shots call at Lankershim Boulevard and Moorpark Street at approximately 9:30 p.m. where they found the victims outside of a pizza restaurant, LAPD Officer Tony Im told …
Read More »Chicago to Give Illegal Immigrants up to $9,000 Each for Housing Costs
Chicago’s illegal immigrants are now eligible to receive up to $9,000 in rental assistance under a new state-run program, which includes money to help furnish their new living quarters as the homeless population of Americans living on the city’s streets continues to soar. Deputy chief of staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas said …
Read More »Gov. Healey Says No Shelter Guarantee in ‘Right to Shelter’ Massachusetts Amid Immigrant Flood
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has categorically warned on Monday that the state will not be able to guarantee shelter to new immigrants after the end of the month as the state does not have enough space or service providers or funds to safely expand beyond 7,500 families, or approximately 24,000 individuals. …
Read More »Oklahoma Officials Question Why BlackRock Is Handling State Retirement Funds When Its on Restricted List
Two Oklahoma officials are concerned that a state retirement system’s overseers may have tailored a proposal request (RFP) to favor an investment firm that allegedly boycotts oil and gas companies. Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ and Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd are concerned that the RFP gave BlackRock Investments responsibility …
Read More »SEC Boss Says AI-Triggered Financial Crisis ‘Nearly Unavoidable’ Without Regulation
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler believes a financial crisis stemming from the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) is “nearly unavoidable” without swift intervention by regulators. In an interview with the Financial Times, Mr. Gensler outlined why, in his opinion, regulators must quickly find a …
Read More »Texas Installs Razor Wire Along New Mexico Border to Block Illegal Crossings
Texas has expanded its efforts to secure the southern border by installing razor wire along the New Mexico border. Gov. Greg Abbott recently deployed the Texas National Guard to install the barrier along the bank of the Rio Grande River near Sunland Park, New Mexico. Sunland Park is a small …
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