Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly never put a foot wrong when it comes to Halloween costumes. This spooktober, the couple made a move in Kill Bill inspired costumes for the annual Casamigos Halloween Party in Beverly Hills. On Friday night, October 27, Fox, 37, and Kelly, 33, opted to dress as …
Read More »Senate Shuts Down Bill Meant to Prevent Government Shutdowns
Legislation aimed at preventing future government shutdowns was rejected by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 25 as the chamber marched forward with consideration of an appropriations “minibus.” The “Prevent Government Shutdowns Act” sought to provide for the automatic extension of government funding for 14 days—and additional 14-day periods, where necessary—in …
Read More »DNC sues North Carolina over Republican-backed election bill
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the North Carolina Democratic Party on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Election immediately after a pair of GOP-backed election laws went into effect when the state legislature voted to override the Democratic governor’s veto on Tuesday. The lawsuit …
Read More »California caste bill veto a setback for advocates; opponents say stigma averted
Oct 8 (Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of a bill that would have banned caste discrimination was seen as “heartbreaking” by the legislation’s advocates while being welcomed by those who felt such a law would have stigmatized a minority in the state. The bill itself, as well as the buildup …
Read More »California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California won’t be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry. Newsom, a Democrat, says he supports workers and often benefits from campaign contributions from …
Read More »Bill Gates Admits There’s Lots of ‘Climate Exaggeration’
Multi-billionaire Bill Gates appeared to reverse course on some of his previous climate change remarks and suggested that some activists have made alarmist predictions. “There’s a lot of climate exaggeration,” said Mr. Gates, who helped found Microsoft and is now a multi-billionaire philanthropist, in a recent event. “The climate is not the …
Read More »Newsom Signs Bill Mandating Gender Neutral Restrooms in California Schools
California’s K–12 schools will be required to provide students with access to gender-neutral restrooms during school hours, due to a state bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week. Senate Bill 760, introduced in February by State Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), mandates that all schools should have at least one …
Read More »California Bill Tightens Restrictions Against Evictions for Property Owners
Evicting a tenant in California may soon prove more difficult after state lawmakers passed a bill that would require proof by a landlord for what’s known as a “no fault” eviction. Senate Bill 567, authored by Sen. María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), would also mandate 12 months of occupancy for …
Read More »California Lawmakers Approve Bill Targeting Social Media Platforms Allowing Sexual Exploitation of Children
The California Legislature passed a bill Sept. 13 that would prohibit social media sites from sharing content that sexually exploits minors, with fines ranging from $1 million to $4 million. The bill would also require such sites to allow minors shown in such posts the ability to delete them, and provide platforms …
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