Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Washington, D.C. – November 18, 2025 -- In a significant blow to Republican efforts to reshape the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 midterms, a three-judge federal panel in El Paso, Texas, blocked the state's newly enacted congressional map on Tuesday, finding it likely constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision, which mandates the use of the 2021 maps for the upcoming elections, comes amid a nationwide surge in redistricting battles and could have ripple eff...
November 18, 2025 – Once the undisputed king of conservative media, Tucker Carlson is now facing a stunning wave of condemnation from within his own political camp, with prominent Republican lawmakers, Jewish conservatives, and even longtime allies publicly branding him an anti-Semite. The breaking point came last week when Carlson released a two-hour friendly interview with white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, followed days later by a glowing sit-down with H...
Want to find out what it's like to dance with Agnes, Enid and Wednesday Addams? Experience this and other Netflix series, in real life for yourself. KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – November 12, 2025 – Netflix officially opened the doors to Netflix House, its first permanent brick-and-mortar entertainment venue in the United States, inside the King of Prussia Mall on Wednesday. The 100,000-square-foot space marks the streaming giant's boldest move yet to transform its on-screen con...
In the vast, unforgiving theater of space exploration, where heroes are forged in fire and isolation, the human heart remains a fragile engine—prone to overheating, misfiring, and exploding under pressure. Two women, both NASA astronauts, both trailblazers who touched the stars, found their orbits shattered not by cosmic debris, but by the gravity of jealousy. Their stories, separated by nearly two decades, echo like distress signals across the void: reminders that even t...
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - November 14, 2025An intense atmospheric river storm is bearing down on coastal Los Angeles County, with forecasters predicting up to 3 inches of rain to fall across Santa Monica through Saturday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Pacific Palisades until 2:15 AM PST Saturday, while a broader Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Santa Monica and surrounding areas through Sunday morning.The NWS Los Angeles...
On November 12, 2025, the House Oversight Committee-split along party lines-released a new tranche of over 20,000 documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Democrats selectively highlighted three emails referencing Donald Trump to underscore alleged ties to Epstein's activities, while Republicans released the full batch, including financial reports and court filings, framing the selective release as partisan theater. These documents stem from Epstein's estate production and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal government officially reopened Tuesday morning after Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) late Monday night, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 43 days. The agreement funds federal operations through January 30, 2026, and provides full-year appropriations for several key programs, but it leaves the fate of expiring Affordable Care Act premium subsidies unresolved. President Donald Trump quickly declared the outcome a "very...
Summary of the Article A November 7, 2025, NYT opinion piece is written by William Birdthistle (a former SEC director and Chicago-Kent law professor). Headline: "Trump Is Pushing Us Toward a Crash. It Could Be 1929 All Over Again."Core argument in one sentence: "The 2020s are rhyming with the 1920s-post-pandemic boom, easy credit, retail speculation, crypto scams, and now a president who wants to gut the SEC. The hangover could be another Great Depression." The 8 Parallels...
Los Angeles, CA – November 7, 2025, 6:46 PM PST -- Constitutional law attorney Mark Meuser has filed a federal lawsuit challenging California's newly approved Proposition 50 congressional map, alleging it constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Friday, hours after the proposition passed with voter approval on November 5. Proposition 50, supported by the state legislature...
Is AI powering the next wave of financial scams? Amidst a flood of artificial intelligence (AI) apps designed to launch humanity to new heights—or cash in before the market bubble bursts—many are debating whether AI is a friend or foe. In the right hands, AI can produce awe-inspiring results. But in the wrong hands, it can be a powerful tool for stealing our money and data. Finder.com shares how financial scammers are using AI and how you can protect yourself from their sch...
LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2025) – Perched like skeletal sentinels amid the glittering skyline of downtown Los Angeles, the three unfinished towers of Oceanwide Plaza have become an unlikely monument to urban decay, street art rebellion, and bureaucratic limbo. Dubbed "Tagger Towers" by locals and social media alike, the complex – once envisioned as a $1 billion beacon of luxury living – now stands as a vibrant, if illicit, canvas for graffiti artists, drawing thril...
As of 06:08 PM PST on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, the political world is abuzz with speculation over whether 85-year-old Representative Nancy Pelosi will seek reelection in 2026, ending her remarkable 38-year tenure representing California's 11th congressional district. Insider reports from NBC News, ABC, and other outlets, echoed by conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman on X, suggest Pelosi plans to retire, a claim amplified by trending posts and over 466,000 views on...
SAN FRANCISCO (November 3, 2025) – In the heart of the Mission District, where the hum of late-night taquerias mingles with the buzz of autonomous vehicles, a quiet tragedy unfolded last week that has left a neighborhood in collective grief. KitKat, the nine-year-old gray tabby cat known affectionately as the "Mayor of 16th Street," was fatally struck by a Waymo self-driving taxi on October 27, igniting fresh outrage over the expansion of robotaxis in San Francisco and p...
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), former Speaker and longtime Democratic House leader, recently said she is confident she would win reelection if she opted to run again in 2026. Well the hypotheticals and will she or won't she are set to come to an end. Recently she humbly declared, "I have no doubt that if I decided to run, I would win," Pelosi told CNN in an interview that aired Monday. "That isn't even a question. It'll isn't arrogant. It's confident. I know my district," she...
On November 5, 2025, a disturbing incident unfolded in Toronto, where a private event featuring Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) veterans was violently disrupted by masked anti-Israel protesters. The attack, which left several attendees injured, including lacerations from broken glass, has reignited concerns about the rising tide of antisemitism in Canada and beyond. The event, organized by Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at Toronto Metropolitan University, was intended to host...
New York City, November 4, 2025 - Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, is set to implement a series of progressive policies aimed at addressing affordability and social equity. Following his expected victory in the mayoral race, Mamdani's agenda includes universal childcare, fare-free buses, and the establishment of city-owned grocery stores to drive down prices. He has also pledged to freeze rent on stabilized units and work towards a $30 minimum...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week Nov. 03, 2025 CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in the U.S. using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. U.S. by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.04 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.68 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change: +$0.12 (+3.4%) -...
October 28, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in 18 innings early Tuesday morning at Dodger Stadium, taking a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series. The game, lasting 6 hours and 42 minutes and ending at 3:47 a.m. ET, tied the record for the longest World Series game by innings, matching the 18-inning Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Dodgers and Red Sox.Freddie Freeman sealed the victory with a walk-off solo home run...
Santa Monica, CA - Two pedestrians were killed and two others injured in a hit-and-run collision on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica on Friday night, October 24, 2025, authorities said. The driver, who fled the scene on foot, remains at large as police continue their investigation. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Wilshire Boulevard, between 14th Street and Euclid Avenue, according to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD). Preliminary reports...
October 25, 2025 In a city where fast-food burgers are as much a cultural staple as Hollywood premieres, the shuttering of two Fatburger outposts in the Westside has left loyal fans lamenting the loss of late-night cravings. The beloved chain, synonymous with oversized, juicy patties since its 1947 founding in South Los Angeles, has closed its locations at 11090 Santa Monica Blvd in West Los Angeles and 1916 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica, according to recent on-site reports...
Santa Monica, CA – October 23, 2025 Dodger greats Steve Garvey, Eric Karros, and Adrian Gonzalez headlined a vibrant "Catch the Blue Wave" pep rally Thursday night on the Third Street Promenade, rallying thousands of fans as the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to defend their World Series title against the Toronto Blue Jays. The event, hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and the City of Santa Monica from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featured autograph sessions, photo opportunities with t...
By Mike Hunt Recent encounters between southern sea otters and surfers at Steamer Lane, a renowned surf spot along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, have prompted safety advisories from local authorities, echoing incidents from two years prior involving a notorious otter known as 841. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Santa Cruz Fire Department reported multiple interactions this week, including a sea otter nipping a surfer's foot and commandeering he...
Santa Monica is marking its 150th anniversary with a series of events that, rather than celebrating the city's rich history, seem intent on rewriting it through a lens of guilt and division. The city's approach to this milestone reeks of self-loathing, as it prioritizes addressing perceived inequities over honoring the achievements that made Santa Monica a beacon of opportunity and innovation. From July to December 2025, Santa Monica is hosting a slate of community-led...
In the race for New York City mayor on November 4, 2025, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani-a 33-year-old democratic socialist state assemblymember from Queens-has surged to a commanding lead in recent polls, positioning him as the heavy favorite to succeed incumbent Eric Adams. However, with three weeks until Election Day, questions about poll accuracy are bubbling up, fueled by Mamdani's polarizing profile, a splintered opposition, and historical challenges in polling New Yor...
Sacramento, CA - In a state long dominated by liberal elites, the 2026 California gubernatorial race is suddenly showing signs of life-and not in a way that's flattering to the Democratic frontrunner. Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, the progressive firebrand who's led early polls with her whiteboard-wielding populism, is facing a torrent of backlash after a viral CBS News Sacramento interview that painted her as prickly and out of touch with everyday Californians. The October...
