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Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Ban on AI ‘Robo-Bosses’ in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark law barring employers from using artificial intelligence systems as final decision-makers in firing workers, making California the first U.S. state to restrict so-called “robo-bosses.” The move reverses his earlier veto and signals a sharper regulatory line on workplace automation as states and companies race to define the limits of AI in employment.

By RDU Global Wire6 min read

Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors8h ago

Apple hit with $5.7 billion patent verdict over iPhone and Watch haptics

A federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed two haptics patents tied to vibration-based tactile feedback used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple rejected the verdict as unsupported and said it will appeal, setting up a major legal fight over one of the company's signature user-experience technologies.

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Global Society & Public Affairs9h ago

Millions of Homeowners Face Hidden Insurance Gaps as Climate Losses Rise

A growing number of homeowners are discovering too late that their insurance does not fully cover the cost of rebuilding after disaster, leaving them exposed to major financial losses. Experts say the problem is widespread, driven by policy exclusions, rising premiums and a persistent mismatch between what consumers think they bought and what their contracts actually provide.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Incumbents Hold the Cash Edge in Most of the Tightest U.S. House Races

In the most competitive U.S. House districts heading into the 2026 midterm cycle, incumbents are often entering the final stretch with a major financial cushion. In 11 of 19 toss-up incumbent-versus-challenger races tracked by The Cook Political Report and OpenSecrets, the sitting lawmaker had at least twice as much cash on hand as the opponent, underscoring how money can reinforce the advantages of incumbency even in volatile districts.

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Global Corporate & Venture Capital11h ago

Judge Told Paramount-WBD Merger Conditions Leave the Public 'Virtually Nothing'

A California judge reviewing the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger conditions was told the public stands to gain "virtually nothing" from the deal as currently structured. The court was also warned that any approval must not be the product of collusion, underscoring the legal and public-interest scrutiny surrounding the proposed transaction.

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Space Exploration & Commercial Space1h ago

SpaceX launches classified U.S. Space Force mission from California coast as West Coast military space tempo accelerates

SpaceX launched a classified Falcon 9 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast, adding another high-security payload to a rapidly intensifying cadence of national security launches from the West Coast. The flight underscores how SpaceX has become a central launch provider for sensitive government missions, even as the details of the spacecraft and its objective remain undisclosed.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

Joint Navy-Marine Corps Osprey Test Enhances Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

A groundbreaking joint test by the Navy and Marine Corps has successfully demonstrated the deployment of sonobuoys from an MV-22B Osprey, marking a significant step forward in anti-submarine warfare capabilities. This advancement is expected to reshape fleet operations and enhance maritime security.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Fort Hunter Liggett Unites Forces to Combat Plaskett Fire Threat

Fort Hunter Liggett's rapid mobilization against the Plaskett Fire demonstrates its robust emergency protocols and collaborative efforts with local agencies. The fire, which has scorched approximately 30,000 acres in the Los Padres National Forest, underscores the increasing challenges posed by wildfires in California.

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