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New York pizza war erupts over ‘toxic’ flour ingredient

New York state lawmakers have passed a bill to ban potassium bromate, a suspected carcinogen, from flour used in pizzerias and bagel shops. The additive, which helps create chewier dough and reduces rest time, is already prohibited in the European Union, China, India, Canada, and will be in California next…

The Independent UK

Photos of the week | May 15-21, 2026

Appearances on the Hill by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and actor Noah Wyle highlighted the week at the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

Roll Call

California governor orders a plan to cope with AI job upheaval

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered officials to start work on a plan to mitigate the job-destroying impact of artificial intelligence, the first US state to do so. "California has never sat back and watched as the future happened to us -- and we won't start now," he said.

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Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump

The Independent UK

Thomas Massie Falls, 'Samurai vs. Squatters,' Jeff Bezos

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat, Jeff Bezos' comments on taxes, and squatters in California.

Reason

How Premier Last Mile Built a Luxury-Focused Delivery Model Through Culture, Detail, and Operational Discipline

Founded in 2020 by Tony Torres, the company began with two trucks in Southern California and expanded into an award-winning, multi-state operation supporting furniture retailers across the United States.

International Business Times

California’s housing market is so out of control that even a small, burned-out home goes for $1 million

The ranch-style home on a busy corner in metropolitan Los Angeles commanded the eye-popping price even though it’s clearly unlivable

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Disneyland ends its COVID-era rule that slowed ‘park hopping’ for Disneyland visitors

Guests looking to ‘hop’ between Disneyland Park and California Adventure will now be able to do so whenever they want

The Independent UK

In California Governor’s Race, Xavier Becerra Walks Away From Single-Payer

Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts.

Capital & Main

The PWHL trophy is headed to Canada, but the US is winning the women’s hockey moment

The young league will enter next season with four new US expansion teams, shifting the balance of franchises and reflecting a swell of interest in the sport

The Guardian - US

“Deputies hit all the right notes bringing this case to a close”: Police officers in California recover $60,000 worth of stolen guitars – still with Guitar Center price tags on

The five high-value guitars were found in the suspect's car trunk

Guitar World

California Seniors Face Insurance Renewal Shock as Housing and Utility Costs Continue Climbing

Retirement in California continues to feel less like a fixed chapter and more like a moving target. Seniors across the state now open insurance renewal notices and immediately notice steep jumps that disrupt carefully planned budgets. Many households that once felt stable now face sudden monthly increases that force tough…

The Free Financial Advisor

California hit-and-run: Indian man arrested by ICE after state releases him, 4-year-old victim expected to survive

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an Indian man, Aman Kumar, who was charged with a hit-and-run case, was living in the US illegally and yet the California State released him from jail. Aman Kumar was arrested in April after he ran over a four-year-old boy in Fresno, California on…

The Times of India

‘LA is not film friendly’: how Hollywood’s woes became a political cudgel in mayoral race

Troubled Baywatch reboot production echoes film-making woes in a city best known for its movie and TV industry

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The 10 most vulnerable House members, less than 6 months from Election Day

When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last summer to give their party additional pickup opportunities, it set off a back-and-forth with both parties revisiting district lines in several states. The battle turbocharged last month, when the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s map and significantly limited the use of race…

The Independent UK

Trader Joe’s set to open 25 new stores across 14 states this year

The upcoming openings will expand the California-based retailer's presence across 14 states

International Business Times UK

Trump Insists Jesus Christ Counting Ballots Would Prove He Defeated Democrats in California Election

President Trump claims only divine intervention could have secured him a win in California, criticising the state's electoral system despite certified results showing no evidence of fraud.

The Conversation

‘Forever renting’ is common in New York, California and Europe. What lessons can we learn?

For a growing swathe of Australians, “forever renting” has become the new norm.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #206

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Space

US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)

The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.

International Business Times UK

MAGA TikTok Influencer Arrested After Child Sexual Abuse Material Discovered at Home

Joshua Lee Hefner, a California school employee and pro-Trump influencer, was arrested after authorities found child abuse material at his home, sparking online outrage and scrutiny of conservative figures.

Latin Times

WATCH: Trump Says He Would Have Won California if 'Jesus Christ Had Come Down' to Count Votes

"Very hard to win, because the elections are very dishonest. If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California, because I do great with Hispanics. But it's a rigged vote," Trump said.

Fortune

Prices at the pump hit $4 a gallon in all 50 states—just as summer driving season begins

The average gasoline price could surge above $5 by the end of the summer if the war continues unabated.

The Independent UK

The Indigenous exhibit that Trump failed to stop

A mixed-reality exhibit celebrating Ohlone culture has launched at University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science

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San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year

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