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Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of a co-founder of the Walt Disney Company told CNBC on Thursday that she plans to stop contributions to the Democrat party following President Biden’s disastrous debate performance. Disney has been a longtime supporter of Democrats and represents a growing pressure on Biden to end his election bid as panic among Democrats concerning his ability to serve as President spreads. Disney’s Comments (Photo by JP Yim_Getty Images) Abigail Disney, in a statement to CNBC, expressed how the stakes are too high for her to not take such a drastic action. “I intend to stop any contributions…

New evacuations are being ordered for a dangerous fire that started Thursday in Mariposa County, California. As of early Friday morning, the fire has been 9% contained and burned through at least 791 acres. Californians are enduring extreme heat temperatures that have increased the risk of fire outbreaks while some are being ordered to evacuate ahead of the danger. French Fire Source: AmplicamAI/X A fast-moving fire in Mariposa County has caused local officials to issue mandatory evacuations for the area. “If you live in the area and do not feel safe, please leave do not wait to be told to…

On Tuesday, The National Black Farmers Association demanded that the president and CEO of Tractor Supply resign in response to an announcement from the company that it would stop its DEI initiatives. Tractor Supply’s original decision to drop DEI came after outrage from “anti-woke” activists who have resisted DEI, climate activism, and pride celebrations. Conservative Criticism and Boycott Source: Spencer Scott Pugh/Unsplash For weeks online, Tractor Supply faced criticism for its support of DEI, climate activism, and especially LGBT events during the month of June which led to a call for a boycott among conservatives. “Under CEO @hallawto, Tractor Supply…

For the first time in five years, the United States has prepared a large charter flight to deport a group of over 100 Chinese migrants. This move by the Department of Homeland Security comes in the context of a fierce political conversation about a recent record-high influx of migrants into the United States and President Joe Biden’s attempts at cracking down on immigrant crossings. Homeland Security Statement Source: Trinity Moss/Unsplash On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced the deportation of 116 Chinese migrants from the United States. “We will continue to enforce our immigration laws and remove individuals without…

An unofficial street sign has been making viral rounds online that jokingly warns customers outside a Louis Vuitton in California that “Stolen Goods Must Remain Under $950.” This sign is going viral in a climate of increased pushback against retail theft in the state and a voter ballot measure in November that would increase penalties for repeat shoplifters. Viral Sign Source: Transmission11/X This past weekend, an X thread posted a photo of the unofficial street sign with the caption “average sf street sign.” The post would go on to get over 7 million views and over 41,000 likes as the…

On Wednesday, a federal judge put a stop to a new Biden administration healthcare rule that was set to go into effect on Friday. This rule was billed as an anti-discrimination healthcare provision that would have allowed federal funding to flow to transgender people seeking hormones, surgery, and other gender-affirming care. Biden Rule The White House/Wikimedia Commons In April, the Biden administration announced a new rule that was going to protect LGBT Americans who are seeking medical care which reversed a policy under former President Donald Trump. “Today’s rule is a giant step forward for this country toward a more…

State Farm, the largest provider of auto and home insurance in the United States is once again asking for rate increases on residential insurance in California after it had previously stopped selling insurance for new homes last summer. This demand from State Farm comes as state insurance officials are scrambling to manage what has become a crisis of insurers leaving the state due to the increased financial burdens of wildfires, natural disasters, and the rising cost of construction. Rate Increase Source: Social Woodlands/Wikimedia US insurer State Farm is reportedly seeking an increase by as much as 52% for residential insurance…

While many headlines this year have been made about pushes to reduce the work week to 4 days for workers in the United States and elsewhere, Greece is now doing the opposite. A new regulation passed last year just went into effect July 1 that extends the work week from 40 hours to 48 hours for some businesses in an aim to “boost productivity” for Greece which is under a struggling economy. New Legislation Source: Martijn Vonk/Unsplash The new provision was part of a series of labor laws passed last year and allows workers employed in businesses that offer around-the-clock…

On Tuesday, US health officials at the FDA issued approval for a new drug treatment option for mild and early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. With this approval, this drug from an American company becomes only the second drug approved by the FDA in decades that has proven to slow down the progression of the disease. Recent History Chokniti Khongchum/Pexels Federal health officials have closely watched the development of the drug by Eli Lilly and Co. which was seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Last month, a panel of FDA advisors was convinced of evidence that…

Starting Monday, California residents will be under the authority of many new laws that range from imposing a ban on hidden fees to a new tax on guns. Many of these new laws signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom will likely have a significant effect on the lives of residents. Gun Tax Source: Bermix Studio/Unsplash In the state of California starting July 1, all firearms and ammunition for those firearms will now have a 11% sales tax imposed on them. This tax comes from Assembly Bill 28 and is estimated to generate up to $150 million in tax revenue annually…