Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reveals 80-pound weight lossGov. JB Pritzker disclosed that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago and has since lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug.The Mercury News17d agoWhole story →JB Pritzker
Flock cameras controversy set for Senate hearingThe cameras have raised privacy concerns across party lines.The Mercury News17d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologysenate judiciary hearing
Jobs for undocumented students on California’s university campuses blocked by Newsom vetoAssembly Bill 713 would have barred the University of California, California State University and state community colleges from disqualifying students from campus employment because they could not show federal work authorization.The Mercury News18d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentcalifornia ab 713 veto
Man shot by ICE is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his backA Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back.The Mercury News18d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeice shooting incident
He’s Congress’ top AI expert. Is he worried about artificial intelligence?Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, chaired the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in 2024.The Mercury News18d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityJay Obernolteai regulation debate
Republicans target Vegas district with Trump's 'no tax on tips' policyIn Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican Marty O'Donnell.The Mercury News18d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomySusie Leemidterm elections
Bay Area firms urge Newsom to sign reform bill as they face sizable website privacy lawsuitsContractors across the Bay Area are among thousands of California small businesses who say website privacy lawsuits are costing them dearly as CIPA litigation reform bill SB 690 awaits Governor Newsom's action.The Mercury News18d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentS 690cipa litigation reform
Federal Reserve official says fighting inflation likely to be painfulA top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the central bank may have to cause economic pain in the form of higher unemployment to combat stubbornly high inflation.The Mercury News18d agoWhole story →Economyfed inflation strategy
