Online Safety Drive Pushes for Stronger Youth Protections
A youth advocacy coalition Design It For Us criticizes a House committee approved kids online safety bill as weakened. They urge revisions before the bill reaches the House floor while Senate language remains tougher. Industry groups warn the measure could curb speech and prolong online harms amid political opposition.
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California bans plastic bags in grocery stores from 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law prohibiting all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026 with paper bag options at checkout for customers who do not bring their own. The measure aligns with prior bans, cites environmental concerns, and notes support from Sen. Blakespear and groups like Oceana.
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U S stocks hit new highs with the S P 500 and Dow edging up as Chinese central bank moves to bolster the economy spurred gains in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Investors weighed a weak U S consumer confidence report and a cooling job market while AutoZone fell on soft sales and Thor Industries rose after a solid quarter.
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