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Newsom Uses Final State of the State to Take Aim at Trump Administration

In his final State of the State address, Governor Gavin Newsom praised California’s economic strength and policy leadership while sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s actions, calling them a “carnival of chaos.” Newsom highlighted the state’s lawsuits against the federal government, warned against cuts to food assistance, research funding, and disaster aid, and urged faster rebuilding after last year’s devastating Los Angeles fires. The speech marked Newsom’s last in-person address before term limits end his tenure, with California set to elect a new governor this November.

From Parking Lot Pop-Up to Power Player: Inside the Rise of Chain

What began as a West Hollywood parking lot pop-up has evolved into one of the most buzzed-about experiential dining brands in entertainment. Co-founded by B.J. Novak and powered by Michelin-level talent, Chain reimagines nostalgic chain-restaurant favorites as immersive, invitation-only experiences that blend food, memory, and storytelling. With advisers like Chrissy Teigen, high-profile collaborations, and ambitions that stretch far beyond the dinner table, Chain is redefining how Hollywood eats and gathers.

Judge Delays Decision on Death-Eligible Charges in Luigi Mangione Case

A federal judge has postponed ruling on whether key charges that could make Luigi Mangione’s case a capital prosecution will remain, leaving the trial timeline uncertain. Judge Margaret Garnett said jury selection and the start of the trial will depend on whether prosecutors are allowed to pursue the death penalty, while also upholding the legality of police seizing Mangione’s backpack at the time of his arrest. A decision on the disputed charges is expected at a later date, with the next federal hearing scheduled for January.

Mother Charged in Death of 17-Month-Old Daughter at Santa Monica Luxury Apartment

Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged a 24-year-old Santa Monica woman with murder and felony child assault in the death of her 17-month-old daughter inside a luxury apartment building. Authorities say the mother allegedly confessed to a stranger on the UCLA campus, prompting police to discover the child with fatal injuries inside the residence. The woman is scheduled to be arraigned Friday and faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted.

First American Pope Warns World Leaders That “War Is Back in Vogue”

In his first State of the World address, Pope Leo XIV delivered a sweeping rebuke of global leaders, warning that diplomacy rooted in dialogue is being replaced by force and a growing zeal for war reminiscent of the pre-World War II era. Speaking to diplomats at the Vatican, the Chicago-born pontiff condemned the erosion of international norms, criticized the weaponization of language, and reaffirmed the Church’s defense of migrants and human dignity amid rising conflict and division worldwide.

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