It’s 2024. Time to start acting like climate change actually matters
My introduction to climate change politics came via Al Franken. Yes, Al Franken, the “Saturday Night Live” comedian-turned U.S. senator who resigned from Congress amid…
Federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law
NEW ORLEANS — The Biden administration cannot use a 1986 emergency care law to require hospitals in Texas to provide abortions for women whose lives are…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifies for presidential ballot in Utah, the first state to grant him access
A scion of one of the nation’s most famous Democratic dynasties, the longtime environmental lawyer veered from the party last fall and announced his independent…
We couldn’t afford Molly-Mae’s £10k a night Maldives trip so did it on a budget – it was a fail, the beach was a state
RECENTLY we have seen more and more celebs ditch rainy England for lavish trips to the Maldives. Not only did Molly-Mae soak up the sun…
Hiltzik: The GOP war on children’s health
Question: Is there anything more absurd than red state governors rejecting federal programs that directly benefit their constituents? Easy answer: Yes. It’s the explanations they…
Judges let new California ban on guns in many public places take effect amid legal fight
A new California law barring licensed gun holders from carrying their firearms into an array of public places took effect Monday despite an ongoing legal…
Abortion debate creates ‘new era’ for state supreme court races
CHICAGO — The 2024 elections will be dominated by the presidential contest and the battle for control of Congress, but another series of races is shaping…
States set to enact new laws on guns, porn, even fuzzy dice
Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because…
Maine state official who removed Trump from ballot targeted in swatting call
A fake emergency call to police resulted in officers responding Friday night to the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows just a day…
Olive oil feud sparks larger debate about California’s brand
PETALUMA, Calif. — With its verdant hills full of fruit trees, calming ponds and tastings of an olive oil so precious it is typically drizzled rather…
Maine state official who removed Donald Trump from ballot targeted in swatting call at her home
A fake emergency call to police resulted in officers responding to the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Friday night, just a…
Bronny James’ 15 points can’t save USC in loss to Oregon State
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Tyler Bilodeau scored a career-high 27 points and Jordan Pope added 20 to lead host Oregon State to an 86-70 victory Saturday night…
New York City, state beef up New Year’s Eve security as countdown approaches
1 of 7 | Pedestrians fill the streets around New York City's Times Square on Saturday, a day before the 2023 New Year's Eve celebrations.…
Maine Secretary of State says home ‘swatted’ after Trump removed from ballot
Maine State Police said an unknown male called a regional communication center Friday evening saying that he had broken into a home in the Augusta…
Judge blocks enforcement of Iowa’s ‘don’t say gay’ law in state classrooms
A federal judge has granted a temporary injunction blocking Iowa officials from enforcing a new state law aiming to remove books discussing gender identity or…
California lawmakers want to stop retail theft, but the data are murky
While California lawmakers feel pressure to address concerns about crime, the murky and sometimes contradictory evidence of an increase in lawlessness has put legislators in…
Why California’s elections chief is keeping Trump on the ballot
SACRAMENTO — California Secretary of State Shirley Weber is resisting pressure from within the Democratic party to remove Donald Trump from the March statewide primary ballot…