The state’s contract with I.B.M. details a Phase 2 of the Excelsior Pass, which could include uses that some advocates say raise privacy concerns.
The legal battle over ‘assault weapons’ continues. What are they?
A federal judge has ruled that California’s 32-year-old assault weapons ban is unconstitutional — and that the state cannot limit civilian access to weapons he considered to be “fairly ordinary, popular, modern rifles.”
Biden Aims to Bolster U.S. Alliances in Europe, but Challenges Loom
The good will President Biden brings on his first trip abroad papers over lingering doubts about U.S. reliability and the cost that Europe will be expected to pay.
How Far Are Republicans Willing to Go? They’re Already Gone.
Forget Trump for a minute. The real action is taking place across the country in state capitols, mostly out of view.
How Long Should It Take to Give Away Millions?
The promise of philanthropy was that the wealthy could enjoy tax breaks for their charitable contributions. The pandemic laid bare how accumulation can trump getting money to those in need. A Senate bill aims to change that.
Bitcoin just cleared another hurdle. It may still stumble
In a landmark move, El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as a legal form of payment. But there’s still tons of pressure on the cryptocurrency.
Business Updates: Shell Says It Will Speed Up Emissions Plans
The oil giant is likely to appeal the judgment, the company’s chief executive said, but it also felt “a determination to rise to the challenge” posed by the court.
Why California Is Still in a State of Emergency
Wednesday: Even as coronavirus pandemic rules are lifted, the official emergency status will continue. Here’s what that means.
Watch sinkhole swallow up parked cars in Jerusalem
A sinkhole that opened up in the parking lot outside a hospital in Jerusalem has swallowed up several parked cars. No injuries were reported after police investigated the site.
‘It’s disgusting’: Partner of fallen Capitol officer on Trump’s comments
Sandra Garza, longtime partner of fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, reacts to a Senate report that reveals previously unknown details about the security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack.