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Electrek1 Oct
California's new law lets renters and apartment residents plug small solar systems directly into household outlets without utility approval or interconnection fees.
City of Champaign1 Oct
Three community members and four police officers were honored in Champaign, Illinois, after wading into a retention pond to pull a 90-year-old woman from her flooding car; she attended the ceremony to thank them.
The 19th1 Oct, 08:00
California’s new law aims to close a housing gap for domestic violence survivors
CalMatters1 Oct, 07:45
New California law restricts undercover police operations targeting youth
Good News Network1 Oct, 07:00
Stunning Collection of Stolen Greek Artifacts Spanning 5,000 Years Were Just Returned to Greece
CalMatters30 Sept, 20:15
On AI, Newsom gives labor only some of what it demanded
CalMatters30 Sept, 18:32
California bans child marriage after 9-year fight to outlaw the practice
The 19th30 Sept, 15:40
Crystal Mason’s belief in democracy was shaken — but not destroyed
Good Good Good30 Sept, 12:10
Political media outlet The Bulwark raises over $400K for Haitians targeted by ICE
Global Voices30 Sept, 10:09
In Brazil’s capital, residents grow their own heat-fighting solutions
The Rio Times30 Sept, 09:13
Angola has banned single-use plastics nationwide, including bags, straws, stirrers and cotton buds, with a full ban on beaches and in conservation areas and fines up to $33,000 for companies that break the rules.
euronews30 Sept
Bulgaria enacted a law shielding journalists from abusive lawsuits intended to silence or intimidate them through costly litigation.
CalMatters30 Sept, 08:00
Abortion pills to be offered at California community college health centers under new law
Yale Climate Connections30 Sept, 06:59
Proposed bill would mandate alpha-gal labeling on food and drug packaging
CalMatters29 Sept, 16:20
Data from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be disclosed under new California law
CalMatters29 Sept, 15:56In Spanish
Newsom firma nuevas leyes para controlar a los agentes de inmigración ante incremento de la campaña de deportación de Trump
California enacted a package of laws letting people sue federal immigration agents for civil rights violations, banning shock gloves and stun grenades, and expanding oversight of detention centres.
CalMatters29 Sept, 12:29
Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump’s deportation campaign escalates
sandyhookpromise.org29 Sept, 11:07
Anonymous tips through Sandy Hook Promise prevention programs have helped stop at least 20 planned school shootings since 2018, including a recent case in Arkansas.
CalMatters28 Sept, 20:34
They fought wildfires while serving time. A new law gives them a shot at Cal Fire jobs
CalMatters28 Sept, 17:42
New law tightens rules on explosive chemicals after Garden Grove scare
Agência Pública28 Sept, 16:00In Portuguese
De apostas, predições e eleições
Brazil's president signed a decree banning online betting platforms (bets) after months of journalistic investigation into gambling addiction, debt and suicides linked to the sector, which was draining an estimated R$140 billion from the economy.
CalMatters28 Sept, 14:48
Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed
VA News28 Sept, 14:01
The US Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a record $1.17 billion to 680 organizations aiding homeless veterans, after 51,936 were housed in 2025, the most in seven years.
Tom's Hardware28 Sept, 07:46
A proposed Pennsylvania bill would require game publishers to offer an offline mode, an independent server patch, or at least a 25% refund before shutting down online games.
Positive News28 Sept, 05:05
The ethical fashion brand championing change across the industry
High Country News28 Sept, 04:00
Montanans are demanding better Indian education, setting an example for other Western states
CalMatters27 Sept, 19:33
Newsom signs law targeting expensive ‘ghost tickets’ to concerts and sporting events
Good News Network27 Sept, 15:58
Archaeologists Risked Their Lives to Save 30,000 Treasures from ISIS Terrorists—New Study Shows How
aroundprague.cz27 Sept, 09:56
Hungary will introduce a wealth tax targeting its richest citizens starting next year.
The HALO Trust27 Sept, 08:26
The HALO Trust finished clearing landmines and unexploded bombs in Kosovo after 27 years, helping rebuild homes, schools and businesses; the economy has grown past $14 billion and life expectancy has risen from 58 to 78.
Good News Network27 Sept, 07:00
New York City Collects $131 Million From DoorDash for Delivery Workers Unfairly Paid After $13 Billion Profit
Los Angeles Times26 Sept
California's new bipartisan law lets dogs and cats seized in abuse cases move faster into foster or permanent homes instead of staying kenneled for months or nearly a year during court proceedings.
Fortune26 Sept
A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for more than 43 million violations of the state's consumer protection law, exposing Meta to potential penalties exceeding $200 billion.
Agência Pública25 Sept, 21:18In Portuguese
Lula proíbe bets e cita relato de mãe que perdeu o filho para apostas ao assinar Medida
Brazil's president signed a decree banning online betting nationwide from 6 October, following families' losses estimated at R$62.5 billion last year and cases of gambling-related debt and suicide.
CalMatters25 Sept, 15:44In Spanish
Newsom firma cuatro nuevas leyes sobre la conducción bajo efectos del alcohol. Activistas exigen más en la próxima sesión
California enacted four laws toughening penalties for repeat drunk drivers, making it easier to charge felony DUI and vehicular homicide, after CalMatters reporting exposed lax enforcement.
Good Good Good25 Sept, 15:31
The UN just passed the first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations' sovereignty
Toronto Star25 Sept, 15:26
Tenants in Parkdale, Toronto ended a six-month rent strike after their landlord withdrew a request for an above-guideline rent increase.
CalMatters25 Sept, 13:23
Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session
The 19th25 Sept, 12:21
The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
Good Good Good25 Sept, 11:40
After 20 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, this man found freedom. Now, he's helping others like him