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Credit: Tony Webster via Wikimedia California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.”  Bystanders intervening to protect others or stop crimes could face higher legal risks. Someone like New York’s Daniel Penny, for instance, might face conviction for holding down a dangerous individual. A Manhattan jury in December found Penny, …

The Florida-based company that exposed millions of Social Security numbers to hackers last year is facing what appears to be its first fine from a US regulator—but it’s barely a slap on the wrist. National Public Data is facing a $46,000 fine from the California Privacy Protection Agency, which announced the penalty on Thursday.  The agency also appears to be …

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a significant flash flooding event is developing across the lower to mid-Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio Valleys. Severe thunderstorms in the Deep South will further exacerbate conditions. Repeated rounds of storms will bring rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour, with total accumulations between 3-6 inches, and isolated areas potentially receiving up to 8 …

Just over a month after thousands fled their homes as California saw the most destructive wildfires in its history, communities across the south of the state have now been hit by flash flooding and mudslides. As the region is hit by what has been described as its largest storm of the season, pictures have emerged of cars being swept away …

Last Updated on: 13th February 2025, 10:33 am To keep ahead of the competitive digital landscape, companies must make investments in guest posting services and search engine optimising (SEO). While guest posting boosts reputation and increases reach, SEO helps companies show higher on search engines. Being a centre of digital innovation, California boasts some of the top SEO firms with …

Credit: Pi.1415926535 via Wikimedia Commons California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued guidance warning hospitals that withholding “hormone therapies” and “gender-affirming surgeries” from minors are in violation of state law if they otherwise offer similar interventions to “cisgender” individuals seeking changes to better align with their birth genders, such as individuals with births or hormonal issues.  Bonta’s guidance and earlier letter …

A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. Allen Giltman and other fraudsters used over 150 fraudulent sites impersonating financial institutions that advertised various investment opportunities (primarily certificates of deposit with higher than average rates of return to …

California loves its electric cars. More than 2.1 million battery-powered vehicles are driving around the state, and last fall, over a quarter of new cars sold there were electric. Lawmakers are trying to ensure the future holds even more. In December, California received special permission from the US government to enact regulations that would require automakers to sell only zero-emission …

More than 30,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes north of Los Angeles after a new wildfire broke out in California. The latest blaze – dubbed the Hughes Fire – started late on Wednesday morning near Lake Castaic, around 40 miles from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that devastated parts of LA earlier this month. Within hours, the …

Last Updated on: 21st January 2025, 06:01 pm CELLER8®, a leading UK-manufactured brand of PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) devices, has officially opened its new office in California. This expansion represents a pivotal step for the company as it works to meet the increasing demand for its cutting-edge wellness products in the US market. Known for their exceptional quality and ease …