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Newsom reverses course on California teacher paid leave after years of vetoes

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After years of vetoes and political fights, Gov. Gavin Newsom is now backing taxpayer-funded paid pregnancy leave for California teachers – just as he prepares to leave office and potentially launch a national campaign. The proposal, included in Newsom’s May budget revision, would provide up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave for TK-12 … Read more

‘Paid the price’: Matthew Perry’s mother condemns assistant who enabled his fatal addiction

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In a heartrending victim impact statement, Matthew Perry’s mother, Suzanne Morrison, condemned the actor’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, for enabling the addiction that led to his death in 2023. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “His number one responsibility was to ensure that Matthew remained what … Read more

She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.

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When Annie Benjamin invested $99,000 in an annuity 10 years ago, she trusted the insurance company to provide her with retirement income. She also relied on the company’s regulator to ensure the insurer could meet its obligations. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Benjamin’s trust in … Read more

Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs

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Artificial intelligence developers want to know what you know.  Leading makers of generative AI tools are hiring people with a wide range of skills and expertise, from Hollywood screenwriters to hiking enthusiasts, to train their bots to be smarter, according to job postings.  “They are some of the fastest-growing jobs out there,” said Christine Cruzvergara, … Read more

Southern Poverty Law Center facing Justice Department probe over use of paid informants to infiltrate hate groups

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Washington — The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other groups, according to a video posted by the nonprofit and sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The case is being spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s … Read more

WNBA draft picks are about to get paid like never before: ‘It’s an incredible time’

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HOUSTON — Azzi Fudd has been waiting years for this moment. After four seasons as a star guard for the University of Connecticut, she was taken No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in Monday’s WNBA Draft. Ahead of her selection, she told NBC News there was only one way to describe her feelings. Subscribe … Read more

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz and intercept ships that paid tolls to Iran

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Washington — President Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran, after marathon talks in Pakistan failed to yield an agreement to end the war. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in … Read more

What can debt collectors legally do to get paid?

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While debt collectors have lots of tools at their disposal, their authority certainly isn’t unlimited. Hanizam/Getty Images Debt collection is becoming a common reality for borrowers who are stuck trying to balance this high-cost credit environment with today’s economic hurdles. With average credit card rates still hovering above 21% and household debt levels at record … Read more