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Taxpayer Funding for Trump's Ballroom in Jeopardy After Senate Ruling
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (647+ words) WASHINGTON " A U. S. Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom from a massive spending package, Democratic lawmakers said, imperiling Republican efforts to devote taxpayer money to the contentious project....
Why CA Education Leaders Are Relieved and Frustrated by Newsom Budget
20+ hour, 27+ min ago (1670+ words) With one contentious exception, school districts can check off most items on their wish list for 2026-27 with the release on Thursday of Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised state budget. Newsom is proposing to target unexpected billions of dollars from surging state…...
Visalia Police Investigate Reports of Driver Following Students Near Redwood High
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (278+ words) Visalia police are investigating reports that a driver followed students near Redwood High School, including one case in which a man allegedly demanded that a girl get into his vehicle. Police said officers responded about 8: 15 a. m. Thursday to a report of…...
Rising Diesel Costs From Iran War Strain US School Budgets
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (489+ words) Rising diesel prices are impacting U. S. school districts, draining budgets and straining resources for essential services....
I've Applied for 736 Jobs in California. Is This the Future of Work?
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (200+ words) "In the past seven months, I've applied for 736 jobs," writes the jobless Misty Mc Afee. Is this the future work in an AI world?...
FIFA Officials to Meet Iranian FA to Discuss World Cup on Saturday, Says Source
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (74+ words) FIFA Secretary-General to discuss Iran's participation in the World Cup amidst recent tensions and uncertainties....
Taiwan Presses Case for US Arms After Trump Says He Is Undecided on New Sales
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (277+ words) Taiwan seeks U. S. arms supplies as a deterrent against regional threats amidst discussions on future sales and support....
Tens of Thousands March in London in Separate Immigration, Pro'Palestinian Protests
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (218+ words) Tensions rise in London as protests against immigration and in support of Palestinians draw thousands to the streets....
Six People Died in California ICE Detention Centers as Trump Deportations Soared
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1181+ words) Six people died in California immigration detention centers over the past year as the crowded sites struggled to provide basic medical care, according to a new state investigation detailing conditions inside the facilities. The 175-page report released Friday offers the…...
Massie Introduces Bill Requiring AIPAC To Register As Foreign Agent
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (20+ words) Rep. Thomas Massie proposes legislation to make AIPAC register as a foreign agent for lobbying activities in the U. S....