UNCOVERED: 31 - Caught on Camera

Meet Sophie Zeng, the 17-year-old California student who built an app to identify invasive plants after learning they can become overlooked wildfire fuel

Project ARISE expanded its work by organizing invasive-plant removal drives, habitat restoration efforts and environmental workshops in collaboration with park rangers and conservation groups. The organization also introduced projects to support native pollinators, including the distribution of mason bee houses.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Samsung Asks Judge to Toss Dua Lipa's $15 Million Lawsuit Over Image on TV Packaging

Samsung has asked a California federal judge to dismiss Dua Lipa's lawsuit, which seeks at least $15m over the alleged unauthorised use of her photograph on US TV packaging.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

California Woman Shot Dead in Street by Man Who Allegedly Stalked Her for Months, Police Say

Shalini Thakur was shot dead outside a Sacramento Panera Bread restaurant after authorities said Rohit Rohit had allegedly stalked and harassed her for months.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Costco will open 10 new US stores in the next two months. Here are the locations

The warehouse retailer is opening more stores in California, New York and several more states

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Man admits to bombing California courthouse in retaliation for seized guns

Nathaniel James McGuire faces maximum sentence of life in prison after guilty plea over September 2024 bombing

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet high

In 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during nights and weekends, the railroad laborer and self-taught tile setter spent more than 33 years constructing what became Watts Towers. Rodia used steel, wire mesh, mortar and decorative materials…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in California

Federal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments without having actual attendees at their facilities

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Meet Sora Corro, the young California pianist who started playing at just 2 and went on to win major youth competitions before performing a piano concerto with an orchestra

Sora Corro, a young pianist, has secured numerous first-place competition victories. She has performed piano concertos with orchestras, showcasing her exceptional talent. Corro won multiple concerto competitions and will perform Grieg's concerto in October. She also received top prizes in international piano competitions.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Rob Reiner’s son Nick in killing of his parents

Prosecutors in California say they won’t pursue the death penalty for Rob Reiner’s son Nick in the killing of his parents

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Texas Surrogacy Case Comes To The Emergency Docket

California couple who wanted to abort their surrogate child now seek to remove one-month old baby to California where they could put him in hospice care.

Reason · Sep 15