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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.

LA-Vegas high-speed rail costs hit £10bn

The ambitious Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas faces soaring costs, with estimates now reaching up to $12 billion amid construction delays and economic pressures.

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.

Sydney rail goes high-tech to fight overhead hazards

Sydney's rail network is deploying cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.

Scotland and Irish county forge historic transport partnership

In an unprecedented cross-border agreement, the Scottish Government has partnered with Ireland's County Donegal to create a revolutionary transport network, with Network Rail providing crucial technical expertise for this international collaboration.

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