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New ‘Zombie Drug’ Hits California, With 4 Fatal Overdoses in 2025

Medetomidine, the new 'zombie drug' called rhino tranq, has reached CA—stronger than tranq, with severe and sometimes deadly withdrawals.

California Delays Revoking 17,000 CDLs Until March After Immigrants Sue

California delayed revoking 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses until March after immigrant truck drivers and business owners sued the state.
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FBI Surged Resources to Minnesota Early in Federal Fraud Investigation, Patel Says

FBI Dir. Kash Patel confirmed his office had surged resources to Minnesota to investigate claims of fraud exploiting federal services and programs.

New York to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

New York is requiring warning labels on platforms’ addictive features in a bid to address a youth mental health crisis tied to social media.

California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding

California dropped its lawsuit against the Trump admin after the federal govt. withdrew $4 billion in funding for the state’s delayed high-speed rail project.

Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know

Some states plan to restrict SNAP purchases of certain junk foods in 2026, meaning beneficiaries may need to change how they shop for groceries.

Nebraska Sues Smart Home Company for Selling Banned Chinese Security Gear

The state of Nebraska has filed a lawsuit against a U.S.-based smart home product company over potential security risks posed by China-made security cameras it’s selling.

Nearly 100 Minnesota Mayors Speak Out Against ‘Fraud, Unchecked Spending’

Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors told Gov. Walz and lawmakers they oppose higher taxes and reduced services, blaming state spending and fraud.