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Bass advances in LA mayor's race; Pratt, Ramen still competing for other spot -- CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

CBS News - Technology - 5 minutes ago

Negotiations with man in California bank holding hostages stretches into second day

Police were dispatched to a building occupied by a Chase Bank branch and unrelated offices in Bakersfield, and the ATF said it was sending resources to the city.

NBC News - US News - 22 minutes ago

California's race for governor and other key primaries still unresolved

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.

NBC News - Top Stories - 30 minutes ago

Live updates: Candidates advance to fall midterm battles in California, Iowa, N.J. and 3 other states

Follow the latest Trump administration news and primary coverage as election races unfold in New Jersey, California, Iowa and other states.

NBC News - Technology - 51 minutes ago

Personal tech -- California passes bill declaring death-by-algorithm to 3D-printed ghost guns

Last-hour amendments aim to allay privacy concerns, but broad scepticism about feasibility remains

Register UK - Technology - 1 hour ago

Republican James Gallagher wins special election to complete term of late California Rep. Doug LaMalfa

California Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher will serve the remainder of late congressman Doug LaMalfa's House term after cruising to victory in a special election Tuesday.

New York Post - Politics - 1 hour ago

Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton Surge With Nearly Two-Thirds of California Primary Ballots Counted — But Pratt Rival Nithya Raman Is Gaining Ground

Progressives Nithya Raman and Tom Steyer sit outside the bubble for L.A. mayor and California governor with half the election tally in. Karen Bass and Xavier Becerra are both also in position to advance.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 2 hours ago

Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton Surge With Nearly Two-Thirds of California Primary Ballots Counted - But

Progressives Nithya Raman and Tom Steyer sit outside the bubble for L.A. mayor and California governor with half the election tally in. Karen Bass and Xavier Becerra are both also in position to advance.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hilton, Becerra lead primary race for California governor; Bass ahead in LA mayoral race

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra took the early lead in the open primary race for governor.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Karen Bass to face runoff election amid tough challenge from Spencer Pratt

Follow live updates, race calls and results from the June 2 primary elections in California, New Jersey, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota as voters weigh in on key races ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

4 key takeaways from primary elections in New Jersey and Iowa

Races in the Garden and Hawkeye states revealed emerging political trends that could shape the midterm elections.

New York Post - US News - 2 hours ago

Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race

California could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.

Aljazeera - World - 2 hours ago

California governor candidates address supporters

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton addressed supporters as voters took to the polls in California’s governor primary.

NBC News - US News - 3 hours ago

California's governor's race and key primaries remain undecided amid ongoing vote counting

In a significant move, California’s crowded primary is supposedly taking more time to settle as the race remained too early to call. The race remained too early to call with only 50% of the...

International The News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Connie Chan and Scott Wiener advance in race to succeed Pelosi, CBS News projects -- Voters in San Francisco on Tuesday advanced San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects.

Voters in San Francisco on Tuesday advanced state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects. The other candidate to advance has not yet been projected.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

California Bank Hostage Situation: Police Negotiate With Man in Bakersfield

Officers responded to a call of a bomb threat at the bank on Tuesday and found a man had barricaded himself inside with others, police said.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Republican Peter Verbica advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 19th Congressional District

Republican Peter Verbica advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 19th Congressional District.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 4 hours ago

Republican Ken Calvert advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 40th Congressional District

Republican Ken Calvert advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 40th Congressional District.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 4 hours ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Advances to November Runoff Election

Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass earned enough votes in Tuesday's election to advance to the runoff in November.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 4 hours ago

California congressional race results threaten GOP power in D.C.

California congressional race results threaten GOP power in Washington.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 hours ago

Republican James Gallagher wins election to U.S. House in California's 1st Congressional District

Republican James Gallagher wins election to U.S. House in California's 1st Congressional District.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 4 hours ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city

The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

California's race for governor and other key primaries remain undecided

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.

NBC News - Technology - 5 hours ago

Karen Bass through to run-off in LA mayoral election — Spencer Pratt inches towards showdown

The mayoral candidate said the months ahead will give him an opportunity to showcase the team he plans to surround himself with if elected.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

As Ethiopia prepares to count votes after Monday's election, attitudes about democracy seem to be shifting in Africa.

As Ethiopia formally counts the votes following Monday's election, attitudes toward democracy appear to be shifting across Africa. In April, Burkina Faso's junta leader told the Burkinabe people to "forget" democracy.

Deutsche Welle - World - 5 hours ago

There's another way to curb corporate election power -- A new strategy redefines what it means to be a corporation at the state level, stripping away the power of political spending.

A new strategy redefines what it means to be a corporation at the state level, stripping away the power of political spending.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 5 hours ago

California governor's race: Steve Hilton leads Xavier Becerra in tight race

The election results in the crowded race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom show Republican Steve Hilton in a tight race with Democrat Xavier Becerra.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

live - Katie Porter concedes in California Governor's race

Follow The Post’s live updates on the California primary election for the latest news.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Joel Pollak: Silicon Valley darling meekly concedes in California governor's race just minutes after polls closes in humiliating end

Matt Mahan conceded the California governor’s race almost immediately after the polls closed Wednesday, the last moderate Democrat hope crushed between Republicans clamoring for change and...

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, CBS News projects -- CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

CBS News - Science - 5 hours ago

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to make Iowa inroads and defend California

The contours of one of this year’s premier U.S. Senate races are taking shape in Iowa while President Donald Trump’s endorsement streak ran into a roadblock there. Democrats have chosen

Lancaster Online - US News - 6 hours ago

The Latest: California tallies votes for governor, Los Angeles mayor and other races

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race. It’s a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality is

Lancaster Online - US News - 6 hours ago

California election results: Bass advances in mayor's race; Hilton leads for governor

Follow live updates, analysis and highlights from 2026 election day's key races, such as California governor, Los Angeles mayor, L.A. city council and more.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 hours ago

Hilton, Becerra take early leads in California's crowded race for governor

The race for California governor remains up for grabs.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 hours ago

Silicon Valley darling meekly concedes in California governor's race just minutes after polls closes in humiliating end

Matt Mahan conceded the California governor’s race almost immediately after the polls closed Wednesday, the last moderate Democrat hope crushed between Republicans clamoring for change and...

New York Post - Opinion - 7 hours ago

Missing NJ rep wins GOP primary — but stays hidden on election night with cryptic 'virtual work' message

Kean, 57, has been away from work for nearly 90 days, dealing with an unspecified medical issue which he has refused to be transparent about.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Staggering number vote for accused rapist for California governor

Thousands of California Democrats cast ballots for Eric Swalwell even though the disgraced ex-congressman's zombie campaign for governor was suspended after allegations of rape and sexual assault.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

LIVE: ELECTION RESULTS, REAL-TIME MAPS

See live results from primary races in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Man barricades himself inside California bank with hostages: police

Officers responded to a report of a bomb threat in the afternoon at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield

Independent UK - US News - 8 hours ago

Man with 'bomb' takes hostages at California bank

A man has barricaded himself inside a JPMorgan Chase bank in Bakersfield, California, with an unknown number of people inside, police have said.

Russia Today - World - 9 hours ago

Iowa Senate race set between Democrat Josh Turek, Republican Ashley Hinson -- Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is not running for reelection, and Democrats have been increasingly bullish about their chances of flipping the seat in recent months.

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is not running for reelection, and Democrats have been increasingly bullish about their chances of flipping the seat in recent months.

CBS News - Politics - 10 hours ago

3 big things to watch on California election night as ballots are counted

With so many key races expected to be tight, officials are warning it could takes days to know the outcome of California's primary election. Here are some important things to watch as the results roll in.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 10 hours ago

Here's why California's wasting another $3.5B on high speed rail

High-speed rail in California has become synonymous with failure, a waste, a racket, a punchline. So why shovel $3.5 billion more into the project, as the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority did...

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Full story: Man barricades himself inside California bank with hostages: police

Officers responded to a report of a bomb threat in the afternoon at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield

Independent UK - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Sen. Bernie Moreno: 'We Can Learn' from Colombia Election System with Voter ID, No Mail-In Vote

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) applauded the Colombian electoral system after a trip to the country as an observer of its presidential election.

Breitbart - World - 11 hours ago

Spencer Pratt spends election day at Roscoe's Chicken 'N Waffles, praying with voters in final plea

With Election Day underway, mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt spent his final campaign hours shaking hands at an iconic chicken and waffles house before stopping to pray at one of Los Angeles' oldest...

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Live Primary Election 2026 Results: California, Others Head To The Polls

See live results from primary races in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President Lee's first year

SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans began voting Wednesday in mayoral and other local elections that are seen as a gauge of support for President Lee Jae Myung’s year-old liberal government.

Manila Times - World - 12 hours ago

Goober-natorial -- 5 most explosive moments from the California governor's race — and how they turned it into a nail-biting blockbuster

As polls close Tuesday at 8 p.m., The California Post looks back at five pivotal moments that have defined the race for governor.

New York Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

European election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia's election

The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia's presidential race as 'a lesson in democracy'.

Aljazeera - US News - 12 hours ago

Voters head to the polls across California, Iowa and beyond on a pivotal primary election day

Follow live updates, race calls and results from the June 2 primary elections in California, New Jersey, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota as voters weigh in on key races ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Fox News - Politics - 12 hours ago

PQ leader accuses Carney of trying to undermine support for sovereignty ahead of election

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon cast newly announced infrastructure funding deals as an effort to weaken support for the sovereigntist movement

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders

An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.

Epoch Times - US News - 13 hours ago

Jill Biden Makes Incredibly Bold Claim About The 2024 Election

The former first lady didn't hesitate when asked about the last presidential election on "Morning Joe."

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race

For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead the city and state into the future.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 14 hours ago

Latest California governor odds reveal who leads with hours to go in primary

Polls are open for the 2026 California governor primary election and the latest odds show candidate Tom Steyer sliding, with Xavier Becerra favored to win.

New York Post - Sports - 15 hours ago

Colombia: Leftist Candidate Says Election Was Clean, Contradicting Outgoing President Gustavo Petro

Colombian far-left Senator Iván Cepeda said that his team has found "no irregularities" in Sunday's presidential election vote results.

Breitbart - World - 17 hours ago

Vote count for California governor, L.A. mayor could be painfully slow. Don't expect 'instant gratification'

Experts are urging patience as primary tallies begin to roll in Tuesday evening. It's a very real possibility that close races, such as a gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral contests, won't be called until Wednesday or Thursday.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 17 hours ago

2026 LIVE PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

Find out how Californians vote for governor and other statewide offices and in local city, school board and bond measure races.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 18 hours ago

Fresh hell for California drivers as Newsom quietly hikes gas prices again

Californians' usual headache at the pump will worsen a bit soon.

New York Post - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

California Has an Election Problem

While Californians cast ballots Tuesday for a series of contests, outcomes may not be known for days, or even weeks.

Newsweek - US News - 20 hours ago

2026 primary election: Los Angeles County and cities

We are tracking all races across Los Angeles County, including races in 26 cities and 10 school districts within the county.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 20 hours ago

2026 primary election: Key California congressional races

On the ballot this year is an entirely new congressional map.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 21 hours ago

2026 primary election: California's statewide races and congressional districts

Track real-time 2026 California primary results for governor, statewide offices, Congress and the legislature, with top two candidates advancing to November.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 21 hours ago

Vote for Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt — the change California needs

Today is the day we Californians have been waiting for.

New York Post - Opinion - 22 hours ago

Andy Burnham rules out snap general election if he becomes Prime Minister

Mr Burnham is tipped to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he is successful in winning the Makerfield by-election.

Evening Standard - Politics - 22 hours ago

Israeli parliament advances bill to dissolve itself and trigger early elections

General vote could be held between 8 September and 20 October if the bill passes two further readings

Middle East Eye - World - 23 hours ago

Türkiye to hold local by-elections in newly established municipalities

Voters in six newly established municipalities and 362 neighborhoods across Türkiye will head to the polls on Sunday to elect local officials in...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

How a deep-ocean desalination startup hopes to rewrite California's water future

Tests of a new desalination technology in a reservoir near Westlake Village were a success. Next comes an ocean trial off Southern California.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

California Governor's Primary Closes As a 3-Way Brawl -- Steyer used his wealth to pry progressives from Becerra as Hilton consolidated the GOP vote. On Tuesday, we'll see which two make it to November.

Steyer used his wealth to pry progressives from Becerra as Hilton consolidated the GOP vote. On Tuesday, we’ll see which two make it to November.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year. The party won voter approval …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

What to Know About Iowa's Primary Election on Tuesday

Governors are up for reelection in 36 states across the country this fall, including Iowa.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

NBC News will put 'Kornacki Cam' on the L.A. mayoral, California gubernatorial races

After choosing NBC over MS NOW, Steve Kornacki is livestreaming his appearances with the big board on significant election nights.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Judges, sheriff, healthcare: Last-minute guide to obscure but important L.A. County elections

Here are obscure but very important L.A. County races in the 2026 election. What you need to know about Superior Court judges, the County Sheriff race and healthcare tax measure.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Killer California mother who slaughtered husband and her 6-day-old honored in shocking family tribute

An online fundraiser posted in the wake of the tragic incident described Marine as a "a caring mother and wife" who “enjoyed gatherings among her loved ones.”

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

This Is What You Need to Know About California's Primary Tuesday

A Hollywood-y L.A. mayoral race in more ways than one, while a governor’s race limps to the finish line like Kramer at a charity walk.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 1 day ago

Fleeing for their futures, a California exodus unleashes a Florida 'gold rush'

Los Angeles County lost over 54,000 residents in a single year as billionaires flee to zero-income-tax Florida

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

LOS ANGELES — California spiraled toward a primary election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty and with a pair of outsider candidates looking to crack open the state’s durable D

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

California will play a big role in the fight for power in Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage

California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

California Governor's Primary Closes As a 3-Way Brawl

Steyer used his wealth to pry progressives from Becerra as Hilton consolidated the GOP vote. On Tuesday, we’ll see which two make it to November.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Google Seeks Federal Approval to Release 32 Million Sterile Mosquitoes in California and Florida

Tech giant Google is pursuing government authorization to deploy up to 32 million sterile mosquitoes across California and Florida through its specialized "Debug" program designed to combat disease-carrying insects.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Skelton: Easygoing, safe-bet governor may be what California voters want

Regardless of the final vote count, Xavier Becerra’s pre-primary sprint to the front in the race for governor was remarkable and historic.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Fleeing a state of 'madness,' top California elites unleash a massive gold rush

California faces an unprecedented exodus as high taxes, a $31 billion deficit and a ballot-approved wealth tax push more billionaires and businesses to Florida.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

California business owners 'working for peanuts' as costs, record gas prices and regulations devour profits

California "sticker shock" is mounting for the state's small business owners, but one restaurateur and their multibillion-dollar lender explain why they're not walking away — yet.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

What Spencer Pratt's AI Videos Tell Us About Future of Election Campaigns

The underdog Republican is staying in the public eye with his viral film-like artificial intelligence videos and his debate performance.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Colombia's Pro-Trump Presidential Candidate Pulls Off Shock Election Result

Abelardo de la Espriella, who has painted himself as a Trump supporter, will face left-wing Iván Cepeda in the runoff elections.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Former California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent for China

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of China.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Outrage Mounts After Trans Athlete AB Hernandez Wins California Girls Track Championship

A controversial transgender athlete in California has caused another backlash after winning a girl's track championship on Saturday.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

Elections in Syria and the future of Kurdish participation

Syria’s elections mark a fragile yet significant step toward unity and the post-YPG political transition

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 3 days ago

Anti-Billionaire Mark Ruffalo Endorses Billionaire Tom Steyer for California Governor

Actor Mark Ruffalo has endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer in California's governor race, even though the movie star regularly rails against billionaires.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Mark Carney proves Donald Trump can win elections outside his own country

Carney’s unexpected victory in the Canadian election proved the US president is such a political force that he can win elections outside his own country

Irish Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

No more manual election counts? Count me out

Be proud of our transparent and informative system

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Fire-prone California could lose hundreds of millions of dollars for wildfire prevention

Wildfire resiliency advocates warn that reduced funding could leave California more vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California leaders to act.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

After heated debate, California updates key climate limit. Critics say it's a retreat

The updated cap-and-invest program determines how aggressively the state will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and how billions of dollars in revenue will flow.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

The Democrats' Gaza Amnesia Could Cost Them More Than an Election | Opinion

"The single most divisive foreign policy issue of the election cycle...was erased from the official narrative."

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

'Not here to simply oppose': Sloane reveals election campaign focus

Kellie Sloane, the first-term MP who shot to the Liberal Party leadership last November, says, “We are here to build”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 5 days ago

Brutal bloodbath at California tech startup as staff locked out without warning

Website building and hosting platform Webflow is just the latest victim of Artificial Intelligence that has wreaked havoc on California tech industry — making the shocking announcement Wednesday...

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

Kirk Cameron praises Nashville's 'good values' after ditching California over cost of living, politics

Kirk Cameron explains why he packed up and left California for Tennessee, citing progressive policies and the high cost of living in the Golden State.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

California Surface Water Tests Find Half of Samples Had 'Forever Chemicals'

Harmful "forever chemicals" have been detected in half of the samples reviewed in analysis of California's surface water.

Newsweek - Health - 5 days ago

Trump officials hit California with Medicaid funding freeze

The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to crack down on fraud in the federal Medicaid program.

CNBC - Health - 6 days ago

Sen. Durbin delivers farewell address at state Capitol, warns legislators about threats to election integrity

The Springfield native, 81, came to the Capitol for a rare joint session for state lawmakers to salute his years of public service.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Steve Hilton: California Needs an Environmentalism That Actually Works

We should pursue environmental policies that actually improve things without punishing working people in the process.

Newsweek - Opinion - 7 days ago

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Former candidate Chris Kennedy apologised after reports he had called an attack on Jewish ambulances a ‘false flag’

Independent UK - Politics - 8 days ago

What we know about the chemical tank incident in Southern California — and what questions still linger

Officials said the worst-case scenario, a massive explosion, had been averted.

NBC News - Science - 8 days ago

Skelton: My pick for California governor is ... I'm still working on it

Like millions of Californians, I haven’t voted yet in the primary election.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Byelections showed increasingly fractured politics with dangerous consensus on one issue

Among 31 candidates in two constituencies, no one questioned the giving powers of the magic money tree

Irish Times - Opinion - 10 days ago

Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California

Firefighters were able to reduce the tank’s temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.

Aljazeera - Environment - 11 days ago

40,000 People Under Evacuation Orders After A Chemical Tank Leak In Southern California

About 40,000 people are under evacuation orders and schools have shut down in Garden Grove due to a hazardous chemical leak.

Huffington Post - Science - 11 days ago

California Governor's Race Is Turning Into a 3-Way Fight

After a surprisingly chaotic race, we’re finally getting a clearer picture of who’s likely to be the next governor of California.

New York Magazine - Politics - 11 days ago

Democrats release long-withheld 'autopsy' on Kamala Harris' 2024 US election loss

The secrecy surrounding the report, which exposes divisions over why the party lost to Donald Trump, had angered some Democrats.

SBS - Politics - 12 days ago

California, other states sue over new Trump limits on loans for nurses, PAs, therapists

California and other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by students in healthcare fields.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 14 days ago

Mark Drakeford says Keir Starmer cost Labour the Senedd Election

He also blamed decisions made in Wales and says 'some of Welsh Labour's wounds were self-inflicted'

WalesOnline - Politics - 14 days ago

California Mayor's Guilty Plea Is Visible Point in CCP's Influence Network

The mayor of Arcadia agreed to her federal charges of acting as an illegal foreign agent for China.

Epoch Times - US News - 14 days ago

California's Democrats Advance China's Energy Dominance

By <a href="/tag/Kenin-M.-Spivak">Kenin M. Spivak</a> May 18, 2026 <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)</em></p>

One America News Network - Opinion - 15 days ago

The California-born fast-food chain crushed by costs, crime and competition

Will Carl’s Jr. rebound to its former glory in its birthplace as a flagbearer for Californian burger culture or recede into irrelevance?

Los Angeles Times - Business - 15 days ago

Two chemicals in everyday California air may pose 'unacceptable' cancer risk, findings suggest

California health officials have released new scientific findings that suggest the health risks from exposure to two chemicals present in ambient air, acrolein and ethylene oxide, are worse than previously known.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 18 days ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 19 days ago

Hantavirus strikes a cruise ship, Californians at risk: Is this the start of something much worse?

The MV Hondius was the epicenter of the first-ever deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a modern cruise ship. Was this a freak occurrence, or a sign of things to come?

Los Angeles Times - Science - 19 days ago

California gained jobs in March as unemployment rate drops to 5.3%

Despite tech layoffs, California added 28,700 jobs in March, dropping the state's unemployment rate to 5.3%

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Waymos, robotaxis can now be ticketed by California police. But how exactly?

Driverless cars haven't always obeyed the rules of the road but, unlike vehicles with humans behind the wheel, they've gotten away with it. That's about to change in California.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Your guide to the California insurance commissioner's race: Who will replace Ricardo Lara?

Who will replace Ricardo Lara in the California insurance commissioner’s race? More than a half-dozen candidates, four Democrats and five Republicans, are competing in the election.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Foreign investment in California rose last year despite trade disruption

The number of foreign-owned business rose 4% last year in California despite the Trump administration's trade wars, with Japan taking the top spot in a report released this week.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing In California Backyard

Thirteen people were in the balloon, but no one was injured when it landed on a small plot of grass at a home in Temecula.

Huffington Post - Weird - 1 month ago

What's at stake for Wales in May's elections?

The era of two-party dominance in Wales looks to be ending, and its aftershocks could soon ripple down the M4.

Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

What's at stake in May elections?

In this special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by elections analyst Professor Rob Ford to discuss the key battlegrounds across the country.

Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

Why is so much at stake in the May elections?

<a href=' https://podfollow.com/politics-at-sam-and-annes'>👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne's on your podcast app👈</a>

Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Hungary's leader has claimed explosives found a few hundred metres from the Balkan Stream pipeline were left there "as an act of sabotage".

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

How artificial intelligence and synthetic reality shaped Bangladesh's 2026 election

An analysis of seventy-two pieces of AI-generated content, showed that AI was a powerful political weapon, and was used to manufacture false narratives and shape electoral outcomes ahead of Bangladesh’s national election.

Global Voices - Politics - 2 months ago

Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia

Numerous incidents of beatings, intimidation and systemic irregularities overshadowing the vote during local elections in ten Serbian municipalities on March 29.

Global Voices - Politics - 2 months ago

Elections 2026: What's devolved in each UK nation and English region?

As voters prepare to go to the polls in May, Sky News looks at what areas different devolved governments and mayors control.

Sky News - Politics - 2 months ago

Bill Cosby Loses $59 Million Sex Assault Lawsuit In California

A Santa Monica, California jury took just a day to find that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman over 50 years ago.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 months ago

Boat Flies And Crashes On California Freeway

A boat went sailing across three lanes of traffic on a freeway, narrowly missing cars on the busy road in Los Angeles.

Inside Edition - Weird - 2 months ago

Stripping California Veterans' Lifeline for Benefits? Think Again

If California's SB 694 passes, the most effective option for most veterans will be made liable for prosecution.

Military.com - Opinion - 6 months ago

Foreign outbreaks, lower vaccination rates are troubling signs for California's coming flu season

Last year’s flu season was the worst California had seen in years — and state health officials warn this year could potentially be just as bad.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 7 months ago

This California town tops the most expensive rental market in the nation for third year running

Santa Cruz County in deep blue California was named the least affordable U.S. rental market in 2025, requiring $81.21/hour to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment.

Fox News - Business - 10 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

How Texas Conservatives Use At-Large School Board Elections to Influence What Students Learn

In six Texas districts that used at-large voting systems, ideologically driven conservatives successfully helped elect school board members who have moved aggressively to ban or remove educational materials that teach children about diversity.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago

How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

CBS News - Technology - 2 years ago