Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests COVID-19 positive
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff has again tested positive for COVID-19, his director of communications said. Source link
Hollywood power players pull funding from Biden campaign
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, July 7. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Exit poll shows Labor Party, Starmer on way to landslide win in British election
British Labor Party Leader Keir Starmer appears on track to becoming the next British prime minister after an authoritative exit poll showed his party scoring…
Supreme Court empowers cities to ban homeless encampments
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, June 30. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Former lawyer sentenced to 7 years for Mexico drug trafficking
A former attorney from Mexico has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine, the Justice…
Chobani’s billionaire founder buys San Francisco’s historic Anchor Brewing
1 of 2 | In a press release announcing Anchor's closing in 2023, then-owner Sapporo USA said, "Anchor was significantly affected by the impact of…
U.S., allies arrest Chinese national behind global 911 S5 botnet
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the global 911 S5 botnet facilitated "cyber-attacks, large-scale fraud, child exploitation, harassment, bomb threats, and export violations.” File Photo by…
Queensland government debt collector pursuing $3.6 million in unpaid COVID-19 fines
In short: Border closures and restrictions, such as mask mandates, were introduced by the Queensland government as COVID-19 spread.The State Penalties Enforcement Registry is chasing down more…
Looking for the best in Los Angeles cookies? We’ve got you covered
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 26. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday…
Trump campaign attempts to rally Libertarian support
Former President Donald Trump's campaign staff said it is reaching out to "Libertarians, Republicans, independents and everyone in between." File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI |…
Biden administration announces $7.7 billion in relief for 160,000 student borrowers
1 of 2 | The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $7.7 billion in debt relief impacting more than 160,000 in three categories. File Photo by…
Chinese blogger jailed 4 years for COVID-19 reporting says she’s been released
In her first public statement since being released from prison, seemingly early May 13, citizen journalist Zhang Zhan thanked the member of the public who…
If you have COVID, can you use a positive RAT as evidence for sick leave?
If you’ve caught COVID-19, you’ll probably need to take some time off work — and for most of us that means providing some evidence of…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was under scrutiny; then CNN released a video
Good morning and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 19. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
9/11 changed America. It also changed the lives of our leaders
Pete Buttigieg was in his Harvard dorm room. Joni Ernst was planning her toddler’s birthday party in their new home in Red Oak, Iowa. Asa…
Concerns mount as Wuhan whistleblower Zhang Zhan’s release from prison remains uncertain
In short: Chinese citizen journalist, Zhang Zhan, has completed her jail sentence and is expected to be released from prison.Her videos provided a firsthand account…
Chinese journalist to be released from prison for pandemic reporting
Female adults prisoners at the Lo Wu Correction Institution (LWCI) line up to receive their certificates in vocational training during an award ceremony at the…
U.S. researcher: North Korea is expanding digital surveillance on its citizens
1 of 2 | Stimson Center senior fellow Martyn Williams told reporters Monday that the North Korean regime is expanding digital surveillance capabilities to tighten…
Shock, followed by warm memories of KTLA’s much-beloved Sam Rubin
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 12. Happy Mother’s Day. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you…
Wildfire tracking program faces expiration
WASHINGTON — When a brush fire trapped more than 100 hikers and campers last year in the Sierra National Forest, California firefighters needed to know precisely…