California’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of living, new report says (calmatters.org)
New York police used stun gun on migrant holding toddler, video shows (www.theguardian.com)
Andrew Tate Was Arrested After Adin Ross Blabbed About His Escape Plans (www.rollingstone.com)
The influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, were arrested by Romanian authorities on Monday on U.K. charges based on a tip that they had planned to flee Romania — information that was revealed on a Kick livestream by their friend and fellow “alpha male” streamer, Adin Ross, Rolling Stone has confirmed....
In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled (www.washingtonpost.com)
School hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ people have sharply risen in recent years, climbing fastest in states that have passed laws restricting LGBTQ student rights and education, a Washington Post analysis of FBI data finds....
Warden is ousted as FBI raids California women's prison known as the 'rape club' (www.latimes.com)
FBI agents raided a federal women’s prison in California this week so plagued by sexual abuse that it was known among inmates and workers as the “rape club.”...
Federal courts make it harder to 'judge-shop' like was done in abortion pill case (www.nbcnews.com)
The move by the U.S. Judicial Conference comes after high-profile cases in which lawyers have effectively been able to pick the judge....
Closing the Gap: Unraveling Pay Inequities (blogs.loc.gov)
Passenger on Boeing flight that suddenly dropped says pilot told him he lost control after instrument failure (www.cnn.com)
The pilot of a terrifying flight from Australia to New Zealand told those on board he temporarily lost control of his Boeing 787 after one of its instruments failed, a passenger said Monday, as authorities investigate what caused a sudden drop that threw travelers around the cabin, injuring dozens....
Uvalde police chief announces his resignation in wake of independent investigation (abcnews.go.com)
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Senators Urge Biden to Stop Arming Israel, Citing Violation of U.S. Aid Law (www.nytimes.com)
Consumer prices climbed 3.2% in February as 2% goal remains elusive (www.nbcnews.com)
Warden ousted as FBI again searches California federal women's prison plagued by sexual abuse (apnews.com)
Government lawyers said in court papers Monday that Art Dulgov was removed as warden of FCI Dublin in the wake of allegations that his staff had retaliated against an inmate who testified in January in a lawsuit against the prison. The inmate was transferred to a different prison despite the judge’s order not to transfer any...
Tragedy Strikes as Billionaire Angela Chao Perishes in Tesla Model X with Unbreakable Glass (www.msn.com)
Angela Chao, the billionaire sister-in-law of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and CEO of the shipping company Foremost Group, drowned tragically when her Tesla Model X, with its nearly unbreakable glass, plunged into a pond on her Texas ranch. The vehicle’s reinforced windows, a feature designed for safety, became a death trap...
Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to overturn sex trafficking conviction (www.reuters.com)
In her appeal, Maxwell’s lawyers said prosecutors scapegoated her because Epstein was dead and “public outrage” demanded that prosecutors pin blame somewhere....
Congress is getting less productive (www.reuters.com)
The U.S. Congress is navigating yet another government funding deadline — the eighth in less than six months — and are at an impasse over sending aid to key allies in Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel. Divisions among Republicans in the House and Senate killed a major bipartisan border policy bill. Reforms to bedrock programs like...
Migrants mired in transit as Mexico becomes US’s immigration enforcer (www.theguardian.com)
Americans Embracing Possibility of Living to 100, Many Expecting Over Three Decades of Retirement (finance.yahoo.com)
Grim new details emerge about unmasked Palestine activist’s assault charges (www.skynews.com.au)
‘Idaho’s seen as a war zone’: the lone abortion activist defying militias and the far right (www.theguardian.com)
Jen Jackson Quintano is her region’s only abortion rights organizer. Faced with a ‘culture of silence’, she’s platforming women – and changing minds...
Poll shows US public support for LGBTQ+ protections falling for first time since 2015 (www.theguardian.com)
New survey suggests decline has strong correlation between Christian nationalism and opposition to inclusive policies...
‘They’re all high’: Louisiana police say rats eating marijuana in evidence room (www.theguardian.com)
New Orleans superintendent tells council committee that rodents have infested the building and requests to move headquarters...
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan arrested in Romania on UK warrant (www.theguardian.com)
British-American online influencers facing charges dating to 2012-15 including sexual aggression, representative says...
American dream of owning a home is dead, majority of renters say (www.theguardian.com)
Exclusive: most renters surveyed by Harris Poll say the areas they live in have become so unaffordable they are ‘barely livable’...
Brooklyn preacher known for flashy lifestyle found guilty of wire fraud and attempted extortion (apnews.com)
A Brooklyn preacher known for his flashy lifestyle and who boasted of his friendship with New York City’s mayor was found guilty in federal court Monday of wire fraud, attempted extortion and lying to the FBI....
Most automated driving systems aren't good making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group says (apnews.com)
Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don’t issue strong enough warnings or take other actions to make drivers behave, according to an insurance industry study published Tuesday....
