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Google co-founder Sergey Brin increased his contributions to $102 million to fight Proposition 40, which provides for a 5% tax on billionaires. His organization, Building a Better California, is funding initiatives to repeal the tax.
In California, an armed man was detained near Trump's golf club, and a pistol and prohibited ammunition were found on him. He is suspected of concealed carrying of a weapon and was also wanted in a robbery case.
Andy Burnham, who became Prime Minister on July 20, has gone on vacation with his family but will remain in contact with the government. This has drawn criticism from the Reform party.
The Château Miraval winery in southeastern France has been threatened by massive forest fires. The estate was owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are in litigation over its sale.
F-35B fighter crashes at MCAS Miramar in San Diego. The pilot ejected and was hospitalized in stable condition.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing restrictions on the export of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals. The decision aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on China.
Elon Musk's xAI company challenges Minnesota law banning the creation of fake nude images using AI. xAI considers the law too broad and a violation of free speech.
The parents of the late actor Chadwick Boseman have filed a lawsuit against his widow, accusing her of hiding assets and mismanaging the inheritance. They demand her removal from estate management and a ban on sole control.
U. S. President Donald Trump will speak at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which was postponed after an incident involving an armed man who attempted to kill the head of state. The event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, marking Trump's first speech at this event.
A federal court in California has extended until August 17 the pause in the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corp. The judge plans a hearing on blocking the deal pending the completion of the review.
A federal court has suspended the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance until August 3. The lawsuit was filed by 11 states led by California due to the threat to competition in the media market.
The actress is preparing for a new stage of life after her children come of age. She has put her California estate up for sale for nearly 30 million dollars.
A coalition of 12 states is seeking to block the $110 billion media company merger, fearing a restriction of competition. The lawsuit is led by California, which stated that the deal could lead to higher prices and reduced content choice.
The U. S. has named the eight people killed in the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base. The victims include four active-duty service members, one reservist, and three civilian specialists.
A US Air Force aircraft crashed at Edwards Airfield shortly after takeoff on Monday. Rescue teams are working at the scene; information regarding casualties is currently being clarified.
32-year-old artist Oliver Tree was one of six victims of a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The singer was in Brazil as part of a world tour.
Iconic British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. His work sold at auction for a record $90 million in 2018.
Donald Trump will miss the USA vs. Paraguay match at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the American delegation in his place.
A California court has ordered Google and Meta to face litigation over youth addiction, potentially involving $6 million in claims. The companies will be held accountable for the harmful design of their platforms.
Paramount offers concessions to the US for approval of the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Regulators are examining the risks of media market monopolization.
81-year-old James Handy was found with stab wounds near his home in Los Angeles. Police have detained his girlfriend's son on suspicion of murder.
FBI agents shot and killed a man who held 10 hostages in a building containing a bank for 15 hours. All individuals were released unharmed; the perpetrator's motives are currently under investigation.
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of Star Wars, has died at the age of 80. The cause of death was cancer, according to the film editor's family attorney.
An explosion of a white liquor tank at a factory in Washington has killed one person. Nine people are missing, and a rescue operation is underway at the scene.
Orange County emergency crews have neutralized the threat of an explosion from a methyl methacrylate tank. Evacuations remain in effect due to the risk of hazardous chemical leaks.
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated in California due to the threat of a chemical tank explosion. Emergency responders are cooling the container to stabilize the pressure.
The new Star Wars installment topped the box office in the US and Canada with a result of $102 million. This is the franchise's first feature film in seven years.
At a plant in California, efforts are being made to prevent the explosion of 26,500 liters of a toxic substance. Due to the threat, tens of thousands of local residents have been evacuated.
A study of 67,000 species showed that up to 16% of plants will lose their habitats. This will cause a global restructuring of ecosystems by the end of the century.
In San Diego, two teenagers shot three people near a mosque and committed suicide. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.