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Lego's ESG dilemma: Why an abandoned plan to use recycled plastic bottles is a wake-up call for supply chain sustainability

Lego, the world’s largest toy manufacturer, has built a reputation not only for the durability of its bricks, designed to last for decades, but also for its substantial investment in sustainability. The company has pledged US$1.4 billion to reduce carbon emissions by 2025, despite netting annual profits of just over…

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Dianne Feinstein’s Pro-Israel Stance Faces Shifting Democratic Support

Scholars and experts suggest a generational divide in the Democratic Party's views on Israel

Zenger

Environmentalists suffer another setback in fight to shutter California's last nuclear power plant

Federal regulators have rejected a request from environmental groups to immediately shut down one of two reactors at California’s last nuclear power plant

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Packers vs. Raiders preview: Get to know Green Bay’s Week 5 opponent

Previewing the Raiders, who will welcome the Green Bay Packers to Las Vegas for a Week 5 showdown on Monday Night Football.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Southern California county files lawsuits alleging power company's equipment sparked wildfires

A Southern California county has filed lawsuits alleging that the negligence of a power company caused two wildfires that collectively burned thousands of acres and prompted tens of thousands of evacuations

The Independent UK

The 3 big mistakes financial advisors say that the $1.2 billion Powerball winner should never make

Such a large sum of money presents plenty of opportunity—for better and worse.

Fortune

‘A Setup for Disaster’: California Legislation Requiring Companies to Pay for Oil and Gas Well Cleanup in Limbo

The bill, which awaits a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom, follows ProPublica’s reporting on the multibillion-dollar cost to clean up California’s oil and gas industry and the exodus of major companies shifting ownership of thousands of aging wells.

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$Ouster of Speaker McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America$

Ouster of Speaker McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America

The House of Representatives on Oct. 3, 2023, did something that had never been done before in the nation’s history: It ousted the speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, lost his job in a vote of 216 to 210. To look deeper than the surface machinations, The…

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"Revenge": GOP evicts Pelosi from office

Pelosi was unable to remove her belongings because she was in California to mourn the loss of Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Salon

Thousands of US health care workers go on strike in multiple states over wages and staff shortages

Picketing has begun at Kaiser Permanente hospitals as some 75,000 workers who say understaffing is hurting patient care go on strike in five states and the District of Columbia

The Independent UK

Democrat failure to save US speaker hands power to Republican right

California Republican Kevin McCarthy has become the first ever speaker of the US House of Representatives to be ejected from his position. In a 216 to 210 vote, Democrats joined with far-right Republicans to remove McCarthy from office.

The Conversation

Who's in the driver's seat? Safety concerns over San Francisco's driverless taxis

If you order a taxi in San Francisco, California, you may be in for a surprise. Some 600 driverless taxis are now in operation in the US city. But even in a place famous for being at the forefront of technology, these taxis are hitting some bumps in the road.…

France 24

California State Guidelines Discourage Schools From Offering Advanced Middle School Math

"California is promoting an approach to math instruction that's likely to reduce opportunities for disadvantaged students," writes math professor Brian Conrad.

Reason

White House releases statement about motion to vacate without mentioning Kevin McCarthy

The White House says President Biden hopes the House will ‘quickly elect a Speaker’ to replace the California Republican

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Binance Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Role In FTX’s Downfall

California resident accuses Binance and CEO Zhao of unfair competition, seeks monetary damages

The Guardian - US

Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat

Butler becomes only the third Black female senator in history, following the death of Feinstein last week at age 90

Reason

Can a Marylander be the Senator from California?

Why Article I's residence requirement applies to appointees.

The Independent UK

'Miracle' water year in California: Rain, snow put state's reservoirs at 128% of historical average

California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history

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Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

Reason

California's Housing Crisis Looms Over the State's GOP Convention

Away from the speeches of the party's presidential candidates, the Republican Huntington Beach city attorney talked up his efforts to thwart state zoning reforms.

The Independent UK

Young girl looks startled as Trump rants about murderers in ice cream shop

The former president blasted New York Attorney General Letitia James as ‘a racist’ as he took pictures with two young girls in Santa Monica, California, on Friday

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Laphonza Butler sworn in to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein

“I know that our old colleague is looking down at this moment with pride now that her seat is in good hands,” Schumer said.

Capital & Main

Newsom Said Cost Made Him Veto Unemployment Pay for Strikers. Unions Say It Was Disrespect.

The bill passed by the California Legislature would have limited benefits to keep state payments manageable.

Ballotpedia

California governor vetos unemployment benefits for striking workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill Sept. 30 that proposed allowing workers to claim unemployment insurance benefits after striking for two weeks. Senate Bill 799 previously passed the state Senate 27-12 on Sept. 14 and passed the state House 59-18 on Sept. 11.

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Tesla Owners' Lawsuit Shifted To Arbitration In Recent California Ruling

A judge ruled in favor of Tesla, asking the plaintiffs to take their cases to private arbitration instead of the court.

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