Meta Ends DEI
Meta told employees that it plans to end programs supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.... Read more.
California Official Prohibits Insurance Cancellations in Fire-Plagued Areas
California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, issued a one-year moratorium on non-renewals and cancellations in areas affected by the state's fires.... Read more.
Appeals Court Temporarily Pauses 9/11 Terrorist Plea Deal
An appeals court agreed to temporarily pause the guilty plea proceedings of 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.... Read more.
Texas Sues TikTok for Exposing Minors to Inappropriate Content
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok, alleging it has exposed children to "inappropriate and explicit material,"... Read more.
California Republican Introduces Bill Protecting Girls’ Sports
California Assemblymember Kate Sanchez (R) introduced a bill prohibiting biological men from competing in girls' sports.... Read more.
Ben and Jerry’s Join Protest ‘Against Fascism’
Ice cream company Ben and Jerry's is joining a protest to "send an urgent message to the incoming administration," according to a newsletter shared on social media.... Read more.
BlackRock Exits Climate Pact
Investment company BlackRock announced that it exited the United Nations-supported Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.... Read more.
California Lawmakers Convene for Special Legislative Session to Fight Trump Amid Fires
California lawmakers convened Thursday for a special legislative session to focus on "Trump-proofing" the state.... Read more.
Trump Given an ‘Unconditional Discharge’ in Business Records Case
Judge Juan Merchan gave President-elect Donald Trump an unconditional discharge in the New York business records case. The sentencing does not carry a penalty.... Read more.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Calls George Soros a Danger to Sovereignty
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned claims that Elon Musk is a threat to democracy, instead stating that George Soros threatens state sovereignty due... Read more.
