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Endangered Hawaiian species gain protections

Candace Cheung / March 28, 2023

Several plants and one insect endemic to Hawaii's Big Island finally have critical habitats thanks to a push from conservationists.

Trump can’t dodge claim in civil rape case nearing trial

Nina Pullano / March 28, 2023

Defamation allegations over a Truth Social post can proceeding to court, a federal judge ruled.

California bid to block local sugary beverage taxes loses fizz on appeal

Sam Ribakoff / March 28, 2023

The appeals court rejected arguments by the state and Big Soda that no cities had yet been harmed, finding no cities would ever dare to risk the exorbitant penalties for slapping sugary drinks with taxes.

Newsom signs law to stop Big Oil price gouging at pump

Sam Ribakoff / March 28, 2023

The bill comes after Governor Gavin Newsom's desire for a windfall tax on Big Oil failed to gain traction in the Legislature.

End near for federal oversight of Seattle Police Department

Alanna Madden / March 28, 2023

Despite "remarkable progress” since the feds began monitoring the Seattle Police Department in 2012, a federal judge will continue to watch how the department handles crowd control given its propensity toward force during the George Floyd protests in 2020.

US, Japan reach deal on vital minerals for EV batteries

Associated Press / March 28, 2023

The U.S. government wants to ensure a stable, secure supply of lithium and other materials needed for EV batteries, heat pumps and large-capacity batteries for the electric grid.

Lawmakers back Paris Olympic law despite surveillance fears

Associated Press / March 28, 2023

Digital rights watchdog groups argue that France will violate international human rights law by becoming the first EU nation to legalize AI-powered surveillance, even if just temporarily.

Former Trump aide ordered to turn over White House emails

Nolan Stout / March 28, 2023

The Justice Department is seeking emails from a personal encrypted account.

Florida passes massive overhaul of litigation rules

Alex Pickett / March 28, 2023

The law changes long-standing rules governing attorney fees and liability in negligence cases and has triggered a flood of lawsuits in the court system.

Bill countering Chinese claim over Tibet will go to House

Benjamin S. Weiss / March 28, 2023

The bipartisan measure would direct the State Department to fight disinformation campaigns from Beijing aimed at quashing Tibetan history and institutions.

Driving safety risks

Brief / March 28, 2023

NEW ORLEANS — Finding licensing officials can evaluation potential risks stemming from disabilities, the Fifth Circuit dismissed a woman’s civil rights suit alleging she was illegally required to have her doctor fill out a medical questionnaire to renew her driver's license.