After the Election, California (Yes, That Hellscape) Will Keep Moving the World Forward No Matter What
The state has been written off as a woke wasteland. But it’s still inventing the future on a bunch of frontiers nobody’s talking about. Even if Trump wins, it will remain a golden, global example. Key Points
WIREDWhy Elon Musk is shifting X and SpaceX headquarters from California
Musk has already shifted Tesla headquarters from California to Texas. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said he will move the headquarters of its... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti in California
A Hindu temple in the US state of California was defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti. This incident comes weeks after Swaminarayan Mandir in California was vandalised with anti-India graffiti. Key Points
India TodayCalifornia man asks store cashier to pick lottery ticket for him, wins $10 million jackpot
A California man struck gold, clinching an incredible $10 million lottery victory. What makes this story remarkable? It all traces back to a cashier's impromptu decision when the man was struggling to pick the right scratch-off ticket. Key Points
Economic TimesFederal judge again rules that California's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional
A federal judge in California has once again overturned the state's ban on assault weapons, ruling that it violates the constitutional right to bear arms. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez stated that while these weapons are commonly used by criminals, they are also owned by law-abiding citizens who feel the need to protect themselves. The judge's ruling is similar to a previous decision in 2021, in which he called the ban a failed experiment. The state has 10 days to seek a stay on the ruling as part of an appeal to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Key Points
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Tropical Storm Hilary poses ‘excessive rainfall threat’ over Southern California
A tropical storm and likely hurricane, Hilary, is forecasted to head towards Southern California in the coming days. It poses threats of excessive rain and storms. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times5 people killed in fiery single-vehicle crash on Californian freeway in US
The crash was reported on Interstate 710 in north Long Beach shortly after 4 a.m., said California Highway Patrol spokesperson Angelia Gonzalez. Key Points
India TodayMeta threatens to yank news content from California over payments bill
In December, Meta said it would remove news from its platform altogether if the U.S. Congress passed a bill that closely resembles the proposed California legislation. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduCalifornia gurdwara shootings: 17 men arrested; AK-47, machine gun seized
Police in California arrested 17 people, mostly members of the local Sikh community and belonging to rival criminal syndicates. They conducted searches at more than 20 locations and seized weapons including an AK-47, one machine gun and handguns. Key Points
India TodayUS weather updates: ‘Powerful’ storm expected to hit California in the coming days; Details here
The strongest rain, according to AccuWeather, will fall in Southern California on Tuesday, and lesser rain may continue into Thursday. Later in the week, little hail is also a possibility. Key Points
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Heavy rains in California leave swimming pool dangling partway off cliff edge
Torrential rains in California have forced evacuations, power outages and road closures, wreaking havoc. Mudslides in the beachfront community of San Clemente left a swimming pool dangling partway off the cliff edge. Key Points
India TodayFlooded California sees evacuations, power outages, road closures, New York buried under snow
The governor has declared a state of emergency in 43 of California's 58 counties. More than 130,000 homes and businesses remained without power on Wednesday. Key Points
India TodayHaven’t seen a storm like this: California battles record-breaking snow, rain, thousands without power
A powerful winter storm that swept down the West Coast with flooding and frigid temperatures shifted its focus to Southern California on Saturday. Nearly 85,000 households and businesses were without power in the Los Angeles area. Key Points
India TodayTo win the White House Kamala Harris must first overcome the ‘California curse’
She will be crashing through many glass ceilings if she makes it to the White House. Within the next fortnight, subject to a virtual “roll-call of... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCalifornia Blizzard: Donner Pass buried under ‘Snowpocalypse’ whiteout | Watch
Massive snowstorm wrecks California. Estimated to reach 12 feet, ‘Snowcalypse’ is expected to worsen conditions this week. Key Points
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Court rules against Uber in major win for California workers
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) must face a California lawsuit claiming it should have covered UberEats drivers' work-related expenses, the state's top court said on Monday, in what could be a major blow to companies in the largest U.S. state and a win for labor advocates. Key Points
ReutersLife-threatening flooding to hit California as torrential rain continues
A dangerous storm system is sweeping across California, threatening millions with life-threatening flooding as torrential rain inundates the state. Los Angeles and its surrounding areas are bracing for what could be half a year's worth of rain in a single day, as relentless atmospheric rivers drench swathes of California with rain, wind, and snow. Tragically, the storm has already claimed one life in Sacramento Valley, where fierce winds toppled a tree onto a man on Sunday. Key Points
Economic Times5.5 magnitude quake jolts northern California, no damage or injuries reported
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles) and took place 108 kilometres (67 miles) west of Petrolia, a community of about 1,000 people in rural Humboldt County. No damage or injuries were reported. Key Points
India TodayCalifornia governor vetoes bill passed by state legislature against caste-based discrimination
California governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have added caste to the state's anti-discrimination legislation, arguing that existing laws already prohibit discrimination based on various dimensions, including caste. Indian-American Hindu groups welcomed the decision, while anti-caste and minority groups criticized Newsom. The bill had passed in the California House in August but faced opposition from some groups within the Indian-American community. The veto comes after Fresno and Seattle explicitly banned caste-based bias, and universities including Brandeis and Harvard included caste in their non-discrimination policies. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAvian flu kills 3 California condors in northern Arizona
Three California condors have died from avian flu in northern Arizona. The birds are part of a population that moves throughout northern Arizona and southern Utah, including Grand Canyon National Park. Key Points
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US weather forecast : Severe floods, and landslide hit California
Heavy floods, mudslides, rain, and snow have hit California with a powerful atmospheric river storm leading to power cuts in many homes and businesses. Flash flooding is considered a much bigger threat than any weak tornado that the storm might be creating as informed by the weather service and severe flooding was possible across the majority of the region from the atmospheric river. Key Points
Economic TimesTeen wins ₹8 crore from lottery ticket given by grandmom
Kaleb Heng won $1 million (approximately. ₹8 crore) on a scratch-off ticket from the California Lottery that his grandmother gifted him. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian-American Tara Sreekrishnan to run for California state assembly
Tara Sreekrishnan, a leader in the Indian-American community, is running for the California State Assembly in District 26 as a Democrat. This district covers areas like Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, and parts of San Jose in Silicon Valley. Key Points
India TodayThe Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate
Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies fully disclose them. Key Points
WIREDCalifornia’s Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes State Ban on Driverless Trucks
California lawmakers, egged on by unions, voted to require a human onboard autonomous trucks over fears about safety and job losses. Governor Gavin Newsom was having none of it. Key Points
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'Will take months to repair': Storm breaches California's river levee, thousands evacuated
A levee failure on the Pajaro River in Monterey County in California triggered massive flooding and prompted hundreds of evacuations. US President Joe Biden on Friday declared an emergency in California. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Has a Donkey Meat Problem
The online retailer sells products meant for human consumption that contain donkey meat. A new lawsuit claims that’s illegal in California. Key Points
WIREDCalifornia governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris' 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the US Senate seat made vacant by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUS heatwave: Record high temperature in California, Florida, Las Vegas. ‘Health risk’ waring issued
A scorching heatwave in the western US reached its peak on Sunday, with temperatures of up to 128°F (53°C) in the California desert. Heat warnings were issued for 38 cities, with the National Weather Service warning that the extreme temperatures pose a health risk. Key Points
mintIndian-origin University of California chancellor gets $500,000 pay raise
After the hike in his salary, Khosla will be earning $1.14 million a year in base pay beginning Monday, May 1. | World News Key Points
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Illegal medical lab found in California with dead mice and infectious agents
Illegal medical lab found in California warehouse with hundreds of dead mice and infectious agents, including COVID-19. Criminal investigation ongoing. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUber, Lyft, DoorDash Prevail in California Gig-Worker Ruling
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. can keep classifying California drivers as independent contractors, after the state’s top court said a company-backed law passed by voters doesn’t wrongly curtail the legislature’s power over worker protections. Key Points
mintSix killed in California helicopter crash including Nigerian bank CEO
Six people, including the CEO of Access Bank Group, were killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California. The CEO of Access Bank Group and five others died in a helicopter crash in Southern California. Key Points
mintTsunami-like waves up to 16 feet to hit California coast this week. Details here
The California coast is going to witness severe waves of up to 16 feet tall, navigated by the strong El Niño trend in the Pacific Ocean. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesEvan Ellingson died of accidental fentanyl overdose, autopsy reveals
The former child star, aged 35, was found on November 5 at his residence in Fontana, California. His father said that the 'CSI: Miami' actor had been grappling with addiction and passed away in a sober-living facility. Ellingson, who had been absent from the screen for over ten years, gained recognition for portraying the child of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric's characters in My Sister's Keeper. Additionally, he played the role of Lt. Horatio Caine's son, under the character David Caruso, in CSI: Miami. Key Points
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