State workers returned to the office under California Gov. Gavin Newsom's order. Here's what happened
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After six years of teleworking, California’s state employees have become fluent in software such ... Read More
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As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease
As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, many people in the U.S. are deeply concerned about the country’s future.
A recent poll by Elon University found that 69% of respondents “believe ...Read more
Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot decision
In Watson v. RNC, decided June 29, 2026, liberal and conservative Supreme Court justices joined a noteworthy cross-ideological majority to uphold state grace periods for mail-in ballots. The decision, which went against...Read more
Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t
Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves a pesticide label without requiring a cancer warning, states cannot hold its manufacturer liable in court for ...Read more
How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions
Florence Corcoran, an employee of South Central Bell Telephone Company, was eight months into a high-risk pregnancy when her obstetrician recommended she spend the final month on bed rest in the hospital, for close ...Read more
How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026. But their sense of embodiment ...Read more
From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots
The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission released its report on June 26, 2026, on the state of religious freedom in the United States, declaring it to be under attack.
The commission was ...Read more
Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations
Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports, and brunch or dinner tables. A raised glass for a ...Read more
Madonna appears to take aim at ex Sean Penn on new album
Madonna has appeared to take aim at ex-husband Sean Penn in her new album Confessions 2.
The legendary 67-year-old star sings about a "movie star with deep blue eyes" in the track Bizarre, with fans assuming she's ...Read more
Anya Taylor-Joy explains how her love of animals led to acting career
Anya Taylor-Joy went into acting because she wanted to "ride" a whale.
The 30-year-old star was fascinated by large animals when she was growing up and after initially setting her sights on a "made-up job" studying her ...Read more
Chris Brown most pay housekeeper 12.9 million after dog bits
Chris Brown has been ordered to pay almost $13 million to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by his dog.
The Run It hitmaker was sued back in 2021 for $71 million in damages by Maria Avila over an alleged "...Read more
Anastacia: 'Cancer gave the wrong girl cancer'
Anastacia has declared "cancer gave the wrong girl cancer" while opening up about her battle against the disease.
The 57-year-old underwent a double mastectomy in 2013 after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the ...Read more
Elle team 'kept up at night' over fear of fan backlash
Elle showrunner Laura Kittrell admitted she was "kept up at night" by fears of backlash to the Legally Blonde prequel TV series.
The spinoff of the 2001 movie stars Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods and June Diane Raphael as ...Read more
Jodie Sweetin shares where Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's relationship with Full House co-stars is today
Jodie Sweetin doesn't think Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen "really loved" their movie careers.
The 40-year-old twins shot to fame when they shared the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House from the age of just nine months ...Read more
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: FBI investigating 'potentially legitimate' ransom demands
The FBI have received "several" ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and believe some "may potentially be legitimate".
The 84-year-old mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her Arizona ...Read more
Phoebe Tomlinson pregnant with second child
Phoebe Tomlinson is pregnant with her second child.
The Baby War actress and influencer - and younger sister of One Direction star Louis - took to Instagram on Wednesday (01July26) to announce the happy news that she and ...Read more
Tom Hardy's MobLand fate decided
Tom Hardy will be returning to MobLand.
The 48-year-old actor was expected to be dropped from the third season of the Paramount+ crime drama, in which he plays fixer Harry Da Souza, following reports he had "clashed with ...Read more
Cody Simpson can't 'walk or talk' right now
Cody Simpson is unable to walk or talk "for some time" after pushing himself too hard.
The 29-year-old pop star - who swapped music for competitive swimming in the last few years - cancelled promotional appearances for ...Read more
Taylor Swift's famous friends arrive in New York ahead of her wedding
Taylor Swift's famous friends have started arriving in New York ahead of the singer's wedding to Travis Kelce.
The Shake It Off singer and her NFL star fiancé, 36, are expected to tie the knot at the legendary Madison ...Read more
Dwayne Johnson warned to 'stick to wrestling' upon announcing acting dreams
Dwayne Johnson was told by "influential people" in his life that he should "stick to wrestling" when he announced his plan to swap the ring for the screen.
Before becoming an actor, Dwayne was known for wrestling - ...Read more
Editorial: The high court stands up for birthright citizenship
There is cause to celebrate after Chief Justice John Roberts led the U.S. Supreme Court to rule 6-3 against President Donald Trump’s idiotic executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship for people born ...Read more
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