In the ongoing battle against single-use plastics, Irvine is poised to become the latest city to ban them. The city council is set to vote on a proposed ordinance that would ban single-use plastics, including water bottles, bags, straws, and even mylar balloons. This move echoes the actions of dozens...
‘Unexplained Pneumonia’ in China: A Potential Warning for the US?
China is currently grappling with a surge in respiratory illnesses, a phenomenon that has caught the watchful eye of the World Health Organization. The question on everyone's mind: Should we in the U.S. be bracing ourselves for a similar wave? China's health ministry has attributed this "unexplained pneumonia" to known...
SF Misses State Deadline on Housing Development, Risks Losing Millions
San Francisco has just missed a state-imposed deadline, setting the stage for a potential showdown with California regulators. The bone of contention? Housing, or rather, the lack thereof. The city now finds itself in a precarious position, with millions in state funding and local control over housing development hanging in...
Actress Cynthia Nixon Leads Hunger Strike Outside White House, Demanding Gaza Ceasefire
Prominent left-wing activists, including actress Cynthia Nixon, have initiated a hunger strike outside the White House, urging President Joe Biden to call for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The five-day fast was timed to coincide with the expected conclusion of a four-day truce in Israel's military campaign in the Palestinian...
Sen. Cotton Calls for ‘Massive Retaliation’ Against Iran
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has called for a more aggressive stance against Iran, suggesting a "massive retaliation" to halt attacks on U.S. assets. He criticized the Biden administration's approach, claiming that since President Biden took office, Iran has attacked American positions in the Middle East over 150 times. Cotton, a...
Biden Administration Seeks to Increase Israeli Access to US Weapons Stockpile
The Biden administration is seeking to ease restrictions on Israel's access to a key U.S. weapons stockpile, a move that would streamline the weapons supply to Israel and reduce congressional oversight. The White House has requested the Senate to remove these restrictions in a recent supplementary budget request. If approved,...
Everyone Knows Flo. How Could You Not? But Who Is Stephanie Courtney?
She is recognizable to almost every American — at least those who watch television. And, yet, it's doubtful if one in 10 million knows her real name. We're talking about Stephanie Courtney, 53, who dreamed of starring on Broadway and then focused on becoming a comedic actor. You know here...
Law Enforcement Warns Parents About iPhone’s ‘NameDrop’ Feature
Law enforcement agencies are urging iPhone users to exercise caution following the introduction of a new feature in the iOS 17 update. The "NameDrop" feature, which is automatically activated with the update, allows users to share their contact details with another iPhone or Apple Watch by holding the devices close...
CA School Trustee Faces Removal After Declaring Himself a ‘Messiah’
California court documents have shed light on the erratic mental state of Jason Vassar, a trustee of Belleview Elementary School District's board in Tuolumne County, leading to a restraining order against him and the initiation of his removal from office. The documents, which were made public by Tuolumne County Superior...
Gun Enthusiasts Challenge California’s Delayed Background Checks in Court
The Golden State finds itself in the crosshairs of gun enthusiasts who claim the state overstepped its bounds by delaying background checks beyond the 10-day limit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The case, which is currently being heard in a California Court of Appeal, is just one of many legal...