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SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fraud allegations, fires, federal cuts: What's in L.A. County's $48.8-billion budget plan

L.A. County allocates $2.7 million to investigate fraud in sex abuse lawsuits amid rising claims and federal funding cuts.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Austin housing reforms could influence Michigan legislation

Austin's housing reforms led to increased supply and reduced rents, suggesting similar benefits for Michigan if legislative changes are enacted.
Retirement
fromFast Company
2 months ago

More Americans than ever are tapping their 401(k)s for emergency cash

Hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans reached 6% in 2025, doubling prepandemic levels as Americans face financial stress and seek emergency relief.
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

Claudia Ortiz, leader of the opposition to Bukele: El Salvador is moving toward an authoritarian regime'

Claudia Ortiz, 38, has become the most visible political figure in the opposition to Nayib Bukele in El Salvador. Her political capital is far from matching the president's propaganda machine and overwhelming popularity, but today she is the only leader in the country mentioned as a possible option for a possible post-Bukele era. The outlook, in any case, seems distant. Bukele maintains control over all three branches of government, including the Legislative Assembly, where Ortiz is a representative.
World news
US politics
fromWIRED
10 months ago

Senator Blackburn Pulls Support for AI Moratorium in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Amid Backlash

The AI moratorium provision has faced backlash, prompting revisions from a 10-year to a 5-year pause on state AI regulations.
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