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TL/DR - California Forever, backed by Silicon Valley, plans to build a new city on farmland between Sacramento and San Francisco. The development could house up to 400,000 people and create at least 15,000 jobs, but requires approval from county voters due to protections against turning farmland into urban space. Critics argue that existing…

TL/DR - Two Denver-area paramedics were found guilty of giving a fatal dose of ketamine to Elijah McClain in 2019. The case, the first of several recent criminal prosecutions against medical first responders to reach trial, may set a precedent for future cases. The verdict could impact how emergency personnel across the country respond to…

TL/DR - The US warned that it will be unable to continue providing more weapons and equipment to Ukraine without additional funding from Congress by the end of the year. The White House urged lawmakers to hasten negotiations on Capitol Hill to avoid this situation. The director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Shalanda Young,…

TL/DR - The US Supreme Court has ruled that Florida cannot enforce a law targeting drag shows while a related court case proceeds. The law, backed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, penalises venues for allowing children into what it labels as "adult live performances." The legislation, which does not specifically mention drag shows, has faced…