Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can’t be enforced
The ruling allows firearm owners to buy silencers, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and other covered firearms without registering for them.
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Oceanside police make arrest in fatal Saturday altercation
The victim has not been identified, pending notification of next of kin.
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy
By BARBARA ORTUTAY TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, […]
Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
President Donald Trump & several top administration officials are joining a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism.
County approves more commercial flights for Carlsbad’s airport
American Airlines to double flights to Phoenix beginning this week, with additional flights on holidays
Fallen La Mesa police officer honored at national memorial in Washington, D.C.
Officer Lauren Craven’s name was one of 109 names added to the national monument wall in Washington, D.C. on Friday
Meta’s new AI image generation tool raises alarm in Hollywood and on Instagram
The launch fits a familiar Silicon Valley pattern — ship products first, ask for forgiveness later.
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records to find ineligible voters.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged for now despite high prices
Federal Reserve policymakers are losing patience with inflation, but they are expected to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged.
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
Barney Frank has died. The longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts was a leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights