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California voters approve historic electoral map overhaul

California voters have delivered a stunning blow to the political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to strip lawmakers of redistricting power and hand it to an independent commission in a landmark democratic reform.

California storm forces mass evacuations, flooding

A catastrophic atmospheric river unleashes unprecedented flooding across Southern California, triggering emergency evacuations and widespread destruction as officials declare a state of emergency.

Mitt Romney's daughter-in-law dies in California car crash

Carrie Elizabeth Romney, daughter-in-law of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has died following a single-vehicle collision in Valencia, California. The 45-year-old mother of five was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lloyds adds £800m to car finance compensation pot

Lloyds Banking Group faces mounting costs as it allocates another £800 million to cover compensation for historical motor finance commission claims, bringing total provisions to a staggering £2 billion.

Child molester murdered in California prison

A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.

Newsom halts Republican crime bill in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.

NZ compensates Samoa for 2012 ferry disaster

In a landmark move, New Zealand offers a formal apology and NZ$12.7 million compensation to Samoa for the 2012 ferry sinking that claimed five lives, marking a significant moment in Pacific diplomacy.

California Business Owners Take On Homeless Crisis

Frustrated California entrepreneurs are implementing radical new approaches to tackle the state's escalating homelessness problem, creating innovative partnerships and solutions that challenge conventional methods.

California Emergency: Pacific Storms Trigger State Crisis

Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.

Big Sur Cut Off as Landslide Closes Highway 1

A massive landslide has severed Highway 1 at San Simeon, isolating Big Sur and triggering indefinite road closures. Emergency repairs are underway amid ongoing storm threats.

Enchanted Forest Dining Experience Forced to Close

A magical outdoor dining experience in California, featured on The Food Network, has been abruptly shut down by local authorities due to permit violations, leaving ticket-holders disappointed.

California Storm Chaos: Deadly Floods and Landslides

A state of emergency has been declared across parts of Northern California as a severe atmospheric river unleashes catastrophic flooding, destructive mudslides, and widespread power outages, claiming lives and stranding communities.

California Mudslide Chaos: Homes & Cars Engulfed

Shocking video captures the terrifying moment a powerful mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, devastates a California neighbourhood, sweeping away cars and threatening properties.

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