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Did PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Move Family to Argentina Amid 2026 Billionaire Tax Vote? The Facts Behind the Viral Claim

Peter Thiel's relocation to Argentina sparks speculation amid California's proposed wealth tax. Despite rumours, Thiel retains US ties, with his move seen as strategic rather than permanent.

International Business Times UK

The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina

ANALYSIS: With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US, writes Josh Marcus. So why head off for other shores?

The Independent UK

California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison

Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of charges including child endangerment and facilitating forcible sexual assault

The Guardian - US

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New speed cameras in California city rack up thousands of tickets in first month

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The Independent UK

California Couple Found Dead After Sending $30K to a Facebook Scammer The Wife Swore Was Tom Selleck

The scam began when the wife posted about a friend’s passing on Facebook.

The Mary Sue

California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach

California's attorney general is suing the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach that affected nearly 7 million people across the country

AAP

California Public Sector Union Threatens Environmental Lawsuit Over Gavin Newsom's Return-to-Office Policy

Unionized state workers say agencies need to study the additional emissions that would be caused by requiring employees to come into the office four days a week.

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Legislatures in Arizona, California, and Rhode Island will decide on legislatively referred ballot measures in June

Three states—Arizona, California, and Rhode Island—have June deadlines for referring measures to voters. In Arizona, where legislators extended their session through June 30, 31 measures have passed one chamber and are awaiting a vote in the other. California's legislature does not adjourn until August 31, but legislative measures must be…

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Gracie Abrams announces massive ‘The Look At My Life’ tour: Check full schedule and ticket details

Gracie Abrams has announced her expansive “The Look At My Life” Tour, a 64-date global arena run scheduled from December 2026 through May 2027. The tour will take the singer-songwriter across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, including multiple-night performances in cities such as Los Angeles, Brooklyn, London,…

The Economic Times

New speed cameras in California city issue 82,000 tickets in a month after grace period ends

The fines only went into effect after municipal officials observed a mandatory 60-day warning period for drivers

The Independent UK

Top Democratic Candidates Agree on Housing Urgency, Not the Fix

In the governor’s race, Steyer backs sweeping reforms and Becerra stresses enforcement.

Capital & Main

Death on a Plate: California's Deadliest Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in a Decade Is Still Not Over

What began as a cluster of hospitalizations in the Monterey Bay area last November has grown into the worst wild mushroom poisoning outbreak California has ever recorded — and it is far from finished.

Medical Daily

Why Is Blake Lively Still Suing Justin Baldoni? The Untested California Law Explained

Blake Lively continues suing Justin Baldoni under an untested California anti-SLAPP law after the settlement. Judge Liman decides if actress gets damages for harassment claims.

International Business Times UK

Newsom wants California to impose 100% tax on payments from Trump’s ‘slush fund’

The California governor indicated the tax measure would require either the public or state legislature’s support

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California’s messy governor showdown leaves Democratic voters totally split

Unlike previous high-profile contests that saw figures like Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger or Democrat Jerry Brown dominate, this election has left many voters feeling uninspired

Cycling News

Grasshopper Adventure Series: Samara Sheppard and Cole Davis win Ukiah Mendo Gravel Epic ahead of Unbound Gravel

Jen Tavé and Cassius Anderson win overall series titles after fifth round in northern California

Reason

How the Billionaire Tax Could Make California Poorer

One upcoming ballot measure would expand the state's taxing power. A lesser-known measure would limit it. Which will win?

The Guardian - US

Newsom to impose 100% tax on California payees of Trump’s $1.8bn fund

State’s governor looks to thwart US president’s plan to divert money to allies, including January 6 rioters

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California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain

Residents were back in their homes near a chemical tank that overheated in Southern California

The Independent UK

Thousands return home after California chemical tank threat, but fears linger

A faulty valve in the tank's cooling system triggered the evacuation of 50,000 people in and around Garden Grove, Orange County

The Guardian - US

Nasa images show wildfire damage to island dubbed ‘Galapagos of California’

The satellite visuals reveal vast burn scars after blaze tore through rare ecosystems on Santa Rosa Island

International Business Times UK

Trump Supporter Known for Elaborate MAGA Displays Fatally Attacked Outside Home, Suspect Faces Multiple Charges

Kerry Sheron, a known Trump supporter, was fatally attacked outside his California home. The incident has sparked national debate over political hostility and partisan tensions.

The Guardian - US

California veteran known for pro-Trump display outside his home dies after assault

Authorities have said they are still investigating motive of alleged attack on Kerry Sheron, 69, by Thomas Butler

Capital & Main

California Moves to Ban Quartz Countertop Fabrication to Combat Silicosis Epidemic

The incurable lung disease has killed 31 countertop workers and sickened 560, numbers that are expected to keep climbing while regulators draft emergency rules.

Ballotpedia

Over the past two weeks, 12 new ballot measures were certified in seven states

As of May 26, 117 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 38 states, 15 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

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