MYSTERIOUS: 8 | Mind Blowing Facts

California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder

A California couple has been charged with murder after authorities say they shot their son-in-law to death Saturday in a public park

The Independent UK · Sep 30

You Can Now Sue Federal Agents in California. Good Luck Getting Past Qualified Immunity.

Californians can now sue federal officers for civil rights violations, but cops can still claim qualified immunity as a bona fide defense for official misconduct.

Reason · Sep 30

California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1

California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt to address plastic pollution. The designation does not immediately limit products but starts a regulatory process that involves public comment and formal review.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

ICE Deported Longtime Nurse to Kenya After She Overstayed Her Student Visa, Federal Officials Say

Maureen Wanjiru Ngure, a Kenyan nurse and mother of two, was deported from the US after officials said she overstayed her student visa, disrupting her family's plans to move to Canada.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

‘Of course I’m the underdog’: the British former spin doctor trying to turn California red

Steve Hilton’s long-shot campaign for governor is courting Golden state voters with unapologetically populist message

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

California firefighter charged over child sex abuse images may have faked his own death, police say

The FBI said circumstances surrounding Charles Johnathen Harris’ death in 2023 ‘warrant further scrutiny’

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Diesel price hits record highs ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026: Texas, California, other key political states are taking measures to offer relief for Americans. Details here

Diesel price today: White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel, a move that could allow some buyers to avoid the federal fuel tax, while President Donald Trump said that he backed a ban on diesel exports.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise

Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Wildfire Volunteers Shape Brigade Model: Malibu’s Bombers inspire trained brigades; lesson is preparedness

During the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Malibu, California, some residents chose to stay behind despite evacuation orders. A volunteer group named the Point Dume Bombers helped protect homes from spot fires using hand tools and dirt motorcycles. Their efforts, while dangerous, were considered crucial in preventing further home loss. Following…

The Times of India · Sep 30

In the high-stakes game of chicken between CEOs and states, who blinks first?

CEOs are increasingly using jobs, headquarters, and investment as leverage in battles with elected officials—but workers and communities can end up bearing the cost.

Fortune · Sep 30