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New Jersey Governor Faces Criticism Over Response to Delaney Hall Unrest as She Blames Outside Agitators
Critics point to limited state police presence in days leading up to clashes at Newark detention facility, with five of six arrested individuals from Pennsylvania and New York.
Florida Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims in First-of-its-Kind AI Lawsuit
The state alleges the company endangered children and aided mass shooters while pursuing profit, as prosecutors separately investigate whether the chatbot played a role in two Florida killings.
O.J. Simpson Trial Witness Kato Kaelin Endorses Spencer Pratt in LA Mayoral Race
Kaelin, who cannot vote in the race due to residency, says Mayor Karen Bass 'did an awful job' during 2025 wildfires as Pratt faces incumbent and progressive challenger in Tuesday primary.
Florida AG Files First-of-Its-Kind State Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Altman
The 83-page civil complaint alleges the company designed products that prioritize profits over user safety and asks a court to eliminate what it calls a 'dangerous public nuisance.'
Becerra Holds 6-Point Lead as Californians Prepare to Vote for Governor
Former HHS Secretary leads with 28% support in crowded jungle primary, where top two finishers advance to November general election.
Google Seeks Federal Approval to Release 32 Million Sterile Mosquitoes in California, Florida
The Debug program would deploy Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes over two years to combat disease-carrying Aedes aegypti populations under EPA review.
Becerra Poised to Finish Among Front-Runners in California Governor Race
Former HHS secretary, who polled in single digits months ago, gains ground as other Democratic candidates drop out.
Left-Wing Streamer Criticizes New Jersey Governor Over State Police Response at ICE Facility Protests
Hasan Piker accused Gov. Mikie Sherrill of aiding the Trump administration's immigration agenda during protests outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
ICE Agent Christian Castro Charged in Minnesota Shooting, Arrested in Texas
The 52-year-old agent faces charges related to the shooting of a Venezuelan migrant, with authorities alleging he provided false statements about the incident.
Newark Mayor Orders Curfew Around Delaney Hall as Protesters, Police Clash
The mandatory 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew covers a half-mile radius around the 1,000-bed ICE detention facility where demonstrations have escalated for days.