More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is damaging children’s mental health with a product designed to be used compulsively and excessively. The lawsuits stem from a…
Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender identity law
Billionaire Elon Musk has said he will move the headquarters of two of his most high-profile companies, rocket firm SpaceX and social media platform X, from California to Texas. He said the move was due to recent laws passed by…
Rupert Murdoch ties the knot for the 5th time in ceremony at his California vineyard
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, 93, has married for the fifth time, his corporation, News Corp, confirmed Sunday. Murdoch and Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old Russian-born retired molecular biologist, wed Saturday in a ceremony at his vineyard estate in Bel Air, California.…
Anne Heche crash house restored and up for sale
The California home into which Anne Heche crashed her car nearly two years ago, has been restored. Located in the desirable beachside neighbourhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, the current owners are looking to sell the residence for $1.35 million…
4 killed in mass shooting in California, sources say
At least, four people were killed and six wounded in a mass shooting on Wednesday night at a landmark biker bar in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County (in southern California). The law enforcement sources said made this known on Thursday.…
Man kills shopkeeper in US state of California after disparaging Pride flag
A US shop owner was shot dead after a dispute over a Pride flag displayed outside her business, police say. Laura Ann Carleton, 66, was found with a bullet wound at her Mag Pi shop in Cedar Glen, California, on…
‘‘Aggressive’’ sea otter caught on camera stealing surfboards in California
A serial surfboard thief has been plaguing a stretch of Californian coastline – and the unlikely culprit is a sea otter. In at least four separate incidents, the otter has climbed onto surfboards, biting and scratching them. In some cases, the…
Kamala Harris calls for gun reform at her Monterey Park visit; mourning lives lost
US Vice President Kamala Harris started her Los Angeles visit Wednesday at the Monterey Park Star Dance Studio, where she paid her respects to the 11 victims who died in the mass shooting Saturday evening. Harris made remarks at the…
Justin Roiland dropped from “Rick and Morty” by Adult Swim following domestic violence charges
Adult Swim has cut ties with Justin Roiland, the co-creator of the popular animated series “Rick and Morty,” after he was charged with domestic violence earlier this month. Adult Swim has “ended its association” with Roiland, according to a statement…