Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users

The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.

Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as President Biden heads to Mideast

Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike for the incident, while the Israeli military said the hospital was hit by a rocket fired by Islamic Jihad, a smaller Palestinian militant group allied to Hamas. The health ministry said at least 500 people were killed.

Biden to travel to Israel amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand

President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.

Bass, City Council members meeting with DC officials to ask for resources

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and six LA City Council Members are in DC this week to request additional resources for the city for a number of things like homelessness, dealing with migrant busses from Texas and more.

Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'

President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.

Prosecutor says gag order in Donald Trump election interference case wouldn't affect ability to campaign

The former president's defense team has called the gag order proposal an unconstitutional effort to “silence" his political speech as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

California will give some Mexican residents near the border in-state community college tuition

The legislation applies to low-income Mexicans who live within 45 miles of the California-Mexico border and want to attend a participating community college in Southern California.

Biden endorses FTC's plan to eliminate hidden fees: 'They sure matter to working folks'

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.

LA Mayor Karen Bass appointed to homeless commission

The Los Angeles City Council appointed Mayor Karen Bass to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission for a three-year term, ending on June 30, 2026.

LA Mayor Karen Bass appointed to homeless commission
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In a letter to the Council, Bass had asked city council members to confirm her appointment in an effort to "further confront the number one crisis facing our city."