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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs 13 bills to protect California elections
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 election-protection bills on Saturday. The legislation aims to prevent interference in the state's midterm elections by creating new felony offenses for actions such as seizing ballots or directing interference with mail-in vote delivery.
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Politics · United StatesParamount threatens California exit amid merger lawsuit
Paramount has threatened to leave California since July, when the state sued to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is taking the threat seriously, while California's Attorney General Rob Bonta calls it blackmail.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCalifornia approves largest US kelp farm plan
State coastal officials have approved plans for the United States' largest kelp farm, to be built 6 miles off the Ventura County coast. The project by Ocean Rainforest could produce up to 6,000 tons of kelp annually.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against California Transgender Sports Policy
A federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging California's policies on transgender athletes. The judge ruled the DOJ did not give California adequate prior notice before threatening to withhold $44 billion in education funds. The DOJ is reviewing an appeal.
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