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The states that still allow trans athletes in women's sports face questions after Supreme Court ruling

July 3, 2026

The states that still allow trans athletes in women's sports face questions after Supreme Court ruling

After the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes in sports, 23 states still lack laws protecting girls' sports. Here's where each governor stands.

Vulnerable House Dem's bipartisanship push clashes with fantasy to ‘beat the s--- out of’ Hegseth

July 3, 2026

Vulnerable House Dem's bipartisanship push clashes with fantasy to ‘beat the s--- out of’ Hegseth

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., who is up for re-election in a crucial swing-district, said she wanted to “beat the s--- out of" Pete Hegseth after touting bipartisanship during an address to Nevadans.

Socialist mayor's Israel comments trigger political fallout in California

July 2, 2026

Socialist mayor's Israel comments trigger political fallout in California

Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez became the center of a political firestorm after his comments on Israel and antisemitism prompted backlash from Jewish leaders and raised broader questions for democratic socialists.

Anti-Israel demonstrator sentenced to year in jail for manslaughter during 2023 protests

July 2, 2026

Anti-Israel demonstrator sentenced to year in jail for manslaughter during 2023 protests

Loay Alnaji received one year in county jail for the manslaughter of Paul Kessler, but Ventura County prosecutors say state prison was warranted.

California lawmakers' push to make Muslim holy days state holidays sparks debate over school neutrality

July 2, 2026

California lawmakers' push to make Muslim holy days state holidays sparks debate over school neutrality

California bill AB 2017 would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state holidays and authorize schools to choose to celebrate the religious observances.

Grizzly bear sends a bold Yellowstone wolf packing after it eyes the bear's bison carcass meal

July 2, 2026

Grizzly bear sends a bold Yellowstone wolf packing after it eyes the bear's bison carcass meal

A hungry wolf tried to steal food from a massive grizzly bear feeding on a bison carcass in Yellowstone but very quickly learned its lesson.

Furious residents confront homeless housing leaders as popular beach community hits breaking point

July 2, 2026

Furious residents confront homeless housing leaders as popular beach community hits breaking point

Over 100 Los Angeles residents confronted supportive housing leaders over rising crime, drug activity and public safety concerns near Venice facilities.

Newsom's office responds to SCOTUS ruling on women's sports as California faces ongoing trans athlete wave

July 2, 2026

Newsom's office responds to SCOTUS ruling on women's sports as California faces ongoing trans athlete wave

Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says the Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes in women's sports will not affect California's current laws or policies.

Wild video captures apartment complex electrical room explosion as firefighters investigate smoke call

July 1, 2026

Wild video captures apartment complex electrical room explosion as firefighters investigate smoke call

Dramatic video captures an electrical room explosion at apartment complex in Washington state that sent flames and debris toward firefighters on Sunday.

Novice climber survives 1,500-foot drop on California's Mount Shasta after helicopter rescue delayed by clouds

July 1, 2026

Novice climber survives 1,500-foot drop on California's Mount Shasta after helicopter rescue delayed by clouds

Climbing rangers hiked up Mount Shasta on foot after cloud cover blocked a direct helicopter rescue of a woman who slid 1,500 feet down Avalanche Gulch.