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Deportation campaign led to overcrowding, strained resources at California ICE facilities, report says
The federal government's mass deportation campaign "has led to a shocking increase in detainee populations -- and facilities have been alarmingly unprepared to meet this new demand,'' Bonta said in…
UnitedHealth tracks workers’ AI use in push to transform company
AI is central to UnitedHealth’s plan to rebuild confidence after profits collapsed last year.
Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake and invests in Delta and Macy’s under new CEO
Greg Abel appears to be more comfortable investing in tech companies than his predecessor Warren Buffett.
Red states press social service workers into immigration enforcement
In some cases they threaten stiff penalties for public employees who fail to comply.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
The court’s order Friday leaves in place a 4-3 ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court that struck down a constitutional amendment redrawing congressional districts that voters narrowly passed just last…
State officials demand transparency as businesses get billions in Trump tariff refunds
State leaders estimated the tariffs cost Illinois consumers nearly $9 billion.
Hackers armed with AI stoke fears for $130 billion crypto sector
AI in criminal hands would mark a sharp escalation of the threat facing crypto.
Are you registered to vote? The deadline for California’s June 2 primary is almost here
May 18 is the last day to register to vote — but those who miss the deadline can still cast a 'conditional' ballot.
Fatal Anaheim hit-and-run case is dismissed by a judge
Prosecutors were unable to immediate proceed since a witness wasn't available, and the defense objected to a delay for the jury trial.
Preakness Stakes get new venue but no Kentucky Derby winner
While Pimlico undergoes reconstruction, 115-year-old Laurel Park for the first time will host the second leg of the Triple Crown, which has no clear favorite.