California lawmakers pass billbanning legacy and donor college admissions
August 31, 2024
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California lawmakers pass billbanning legacy and donor college admissions

Lawmakers passed a bill this week that would make California one of the few states in the nation to ban private colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s…

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Has the Spread of Tipping Reached Its Limit? Don’t Count on It.
August 31, 2024
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Has the Spread of Tipping Reached Its Limit? Don’t Count on It.

Both major presidential candidates propose exempting tips from taxes. That could encourage more reliance on tipping, and leave workers vulnerable. Source link

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California lawmakers call for further study of paraquat
August 31, 2024
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California lawmakers call for further study of paraquat

California lawmakers have approved a bill that could help strengthen regulations around the use of paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with Parkinson’s disease and other serious health issues.…

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Maybe We Are Asking Presidential Candidates the Wrong Questions
August 31, 2024
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Maybe We Are Asking Presidential Candidates the Wrong Questions

Harris needs to talk about her theory of the presidency, not relitigate her campaign controversies. Source link

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In North Carolina, the Math for a Supermajority May Come Down to One
August 31, 2024
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In North Carolina, the Math for a Supermajority May Come Down to One

It’s one of several states where legislators of one party have overridden vetoes from a governor of the opposing party. Several tossup races will determine if that continues.…

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Judge won’t dismiss manslaughter case against Torrance police officers
August 31, 2024
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Judge won’t dismiss manslaughter case against Torrance police officers

A Los Angeles superior court judge rejected a defense effort on Friday to dismiss a manslaughter indictment against two former Torrance police officers in the 2018 shooting death…

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An elected or appointed chief executive for L.A. County? Voters will decide
August 31, 2024
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An elected or appointed chief executive for L.A. County? Voters will decide

Among the many facets of November’s ballot measure to overhaul the structure of Los Angeles County government, the one involving the chief executive is hardly the flashiest. It…

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As Israel Keeps Fighting in West Bank, Residents in One Battle Zone Reel From the Damage
August 31, 2024
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As Israel Keeps Fighting in West Bank, Residents in One Battle Zone Reel From the Damage

In the Nur Shams area near Tulkarm, Israeli bulldozers have chewed up large chunks of the roads, and many homes have been left without running water and internet.…

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Worsening wildfires, rains have accelerated erosion across California
August 31, 2024
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Worsening wildfires, rains have accelerated erosion across California

Over the last three decades, California has seen increasing erosion after major wildfires — a phenomenon that not only endangers water resources and ecosystems, but is also likely…

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Athlete Accused of Abuse Had Harassed Other Paralympians, Lawsuit Claims
August 31, 2024
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Athlete Accused of Abuse Had Harassed Other Paralympians, Lawsuit Claims

A para swimmer who sued the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee in 2022 now says it knew that the teammate he accused of rape was a threat. Source…

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