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Blue state ban on AI 'nudification' applies to Wonder Woman, men in Speedos, Trump himself: lawyers
Minnesota's "clumsy" ban on AI depiction of "intimate parts" is even worse than Congress accidentally criminalizing fishing videos, libertarian law firm tells court hearing xAI challenge. AG Keith Ellison ignores law's broad definition.
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California lawmakers respond, pro and con, to state voter ID lawsuit over change of language
“Over the past few years, the attorney general has totally used his powers in order to do this. He’s trying to mislead the voters on what the initiative actually does,” said GOP State Senator Tony Strickland.
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SAG-AFTRA union ousted from Texas Public Radio
Texas is a right to work state, which prohibits unions from enforcing contracts that require employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
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Abbott surges antiterrorism resources as threats increase
DPS will also work with local partners to train and educate Texas communities about terrorism and targeted violence prevention and awareness and with local law enforcement partners to enhance security for special events and mass gatherings.
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Deadly fires rage across Los Angeles, prompting mass evacuations from Palisades to Hollywood Hills
100,000 people have been evacuated from the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, so far and five people have died. Eaton is the second largest blaze, behind the Palisades Fire.
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15 state treasurers urge states to divest pension funds from China
Joining with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board and other state officials, the 15 CFOs argue that “investments in China are no longer prudent investments.”
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First tracks laid in California high speed rail project
The rails being laid mark the first step in constructing the actual high speed rail which not only connects San Francisco and Los Angeles, but initiates the framework for the bullet train connecting Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
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Meta to replace its fact-checking program with system like X’s community notes
Meta CEO Marc Zuckerberg said the 2024 election was a “cultural tipping point”
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Newsom proposes spending $24,746 per student as majority fail state standards
Last year, Newsom proposed spending $23,619 per student, meaning this year’s proposal is nearly 5% higher than the year before.
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Winter storms across the US leave at least 4 dead, thousands without power
The four deaths occurred in Missouri, Kanas, and Texas. Two people died in Kansas.
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Newsom unveils 'balanced' California budget proposal that would not include any deficits
Newsom is expected to officially deliver the budget proposal to the state legislature on Friday, but teased several items in a news conference on Monday. The balanced budget comes after the state witnessed a $46.8 billion deficit in 2024.
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McDonald's joins growing list of companies rolling back DEI initiatives
Although the company said it was rolling back some of its policies based on the current "legal landscape," it was still steadfast to its commitment of inclusion and embracing the communities it serves.
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Gov. Evers wants to add citizen-led binding ballot referenda in Wisconsin
Evers said that the Legislature did not listen to policies that have “broad public support” in the state and that residents do not have recourse where their thoughts are ignored by the Legislature.