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The Latest Breaking News from California

California man falls through toilet into sewage tank in failed attempt to retrieve prized sunglasses

Fate of sunglasses remains unclear.

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Federal Judge Blocks ICE Courthouse Arrests Nationwide, Striking Down Key Trump-Era Immigration Policy

A federal judge in California struck down the Trump administration's policy allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct civil immigration arrests at courthouses nationwide, ruling that the government failed to adequately justify the dramatic shift in enforcement practices.

Latin Times

YouTube Settles Explosive Lawsuit Accusing Platform of Fueling Teen Mental Health Crisis

YouTube has settled a lawsuit with a teenager claiming social media addiction harmed his mental health, as trials against Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok proceed in California.

International Business Times UK

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Olivia Rodrigo hints she 'might' duet with Stevie Nicks at all‑female Daisy Chain Fields festival

Olivia Rodrigo teased that a surprise onstage duet with Stevie Nicks could happen at her upcoming all‑women Daisy Chain Fields festival in California.

BANG Premier

Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trials

In a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for navigation. Three California two-spot octopuses learned to locate hidden food by observing its reflection, a feat requiring complex spatial reasoning. This finding challenges our understanding of invertebrate intelligence and suggests a remarkable instance…

The Economic Times

California takes on Trump in explosive new legal battle

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast

The Independent UK

18-Year-Old Suspect Arrested After Enacting Eerie Columbine-Inspired Attack at Chico Public Library

An 18-year-old suspect was arrested for a deadly shooting at Butte County Library in Chico, California, inspired by the Columbine massacre. Two victims were killed, and a child was injured.

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California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

After being laid off from a corporate job, woman saved $24,000 and turned an abandoned Joann store into a two-day craft festival

After losing her corporate marketing job in 2025, Southern California events producer Lauren Tetef decided to bet on a dream she had long imagined. Over several months, she saved about $24,000 through freelance work and transformed a vacant former Joann fabric store in Torrance, California, into Open House Creative Fest,…

The Times of India

US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

Euronews

Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to children

The terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - YouTube, Meta's Instagram, Snap Inc's Snapchat and ByteDance's TikTok - and the remaining three companies are still set to face trial in July.

The Economic Times

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

A coalition of 17 states and a trade association are suing California to block a strict recycling law aimed at reducing plastic waste

The Independent UK

California father dozes off with two children in the backseat and crashes into another car. Admits he now knows ‘life is so fragile’

He’s not sure why this happened.

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Workday accused of AI bias in job screening, faces California lawsuit over employment tech

Plaintiff accuses Workday's AI job screening software of blocking him from 100+ jobs before prospective employers even got to consider him.

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'No Longer Putting on a Brave Face': Prince Harry Allegedly Begs King Charles for Bailout as Meghan Faces $5M Expired Jam Loss

Prince Harry reportedly seeks financial and public support from King Charles amid mounting expenses and business challenges faced by Meghan Markle's brand, As Ever, in California.

Ballotpedia

Endorsed candidates won 88% of races in California's June 2 primaries, Ballotpedia data shows

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for — especially in down-ballot races where little other information is available. Ballotpedia tracks endorsements from organizations we call Recognized Endorsement Contributors (RECs): groups ranging from labor unions and advocacy organizations to newspaper editorial boards…

The Guardian - US

California teen plotted Columbine-type shooting at library that left two dead, officials say

Gunman, 18, faces first-degree murder charges after killing two people and injuring a child at library in Butte county

The Economic Times

The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?

A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an imminent earthquake, the findings raise important questions about California’s seismic risk, infrastructure resilience, and long-term preparedness.

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Bachelorette Lockdown? Heavy Security Spotted at Taylor Swift's Estate While Travis Kelce Swears on Mic

Travis Kelce's appearances in California and heightened security at Taylor Swift's Rhode Island estate fuel speculation about their potential wedding plans, despite no official confirmation.

The Guardian - US

Will California’s billionaire tax proposal make it to ballots?

Despite more than double the needed number of signatures to qualify for ballot, there’s uncertainty it’ll make it to voters

Tom’s Hardware

California drivers accuse gas station operators of using AI to boost pump prices — lawsuit seeks damages for antitrust violations

Californians pay the highest gas prices in the U.S. and a proposed class action says that the issue has been exacerbated by an AI-tool that smartly squeezes customers for the best profits.

Medical Daily

California Just Issued a Formal Mpox Alert and the World Cup Is Making the Situation Significantly More Dangerous

CDPH issued a June 16, 2026 clade I mpox health alert reporting 7 travel-linked California cases in 2026. CDC confirms 25 total U.S. clade I cases; World Cup amplifies risk.

The Economic Times

California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seas

California's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to development. This loss, detailed in a new study, threatens coastal wildlife and leaves communities vulnerable to storms and rising sea levels. While restoration efforts show promise, the scale of past…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Judge thwarts Trump administration attempt to overthrow LA ‘sanctuary city’ policy

Central California US district court rejected claim policy was ‘unconstitutional’

The Economic Times

Workday must face California lawsuit over AI bias in job screening tools

US District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco rejected California-based Workday's claim that the state's anti-discrimination laws do not apply when it ‌screens people based ⁠outside ⁠California who are applying for jobs in other states and countries.

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