They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by not voting.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-lawmakers-kill-popular-bills-not-voting/
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-fentanyl-test-strips/
Also on Thursday, Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Proposition 47 despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom's opposition.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-didnt-governor-newsom-chp-detail-stop-theft-he-witnessed-target/
“Almost all” officials backed July’s interest-rate decision, even though two governors backed a rate cut, according to a meeting summary.https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/fed-minutes-july-meeting-ec9ab128
Sterling rose against the euro. Societe Generale said short positions against the British currency looked appealing ahead of the U.K. autumn budget.https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/indian-rupee-likely-to-trade-with-depreciation-bias-f410ffef
Jake Auchincloss cites a craving for an orderly society, which means controlling crime, homelessness and, above all, the cost of living.https://www.wsj.com/economy/jake-auchincloss-mass-democrat-election-bfb8795f
The auto tariffs will decrease to 15% when the European Union introduces legislation to reduce rates on U.S. goods.https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/u-s-will-preserve-27-5-auto-tariffs-on-eu-until-bloc-moves-to-reduce-levies-d24d91d7
Activity continued to prove resilient in the into the second half of the year, despite the U.S. trade tariffs that have weighed on some companies.https://www.wsj.com/economy/eurozone-business-activity-gains-pace-in-face-of-trump-tariffs-290237b9
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s chief economist said the trade-reliant economy will continue to face stiff headwinds.https://www.wsj.com/articles/stalling-new-zealand-economy-a-test-case-for-trade-chaos-5e475bb9
The president and his allies accuse Powell of dragging his feet on interest-rate cuts, in a caustic and unprecedented pressure campaign.https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/fed-chair-powell-trump-pressure-2acf8e3b
Lenders typically offer better terms for primary residences, including lower interest rates.https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/mortgage-occupancy-fraud-law-3894c80c
Bravo Brio Restaurants said the decision to file for Chapter 11 protections could result in the closure of "underperforming locations."https://www.newsweek.com/fourth-us-italian-restaurant-chain-bankruptcy-2116901
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. just received an incredible comparison.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/michael-penix-jr-earns-epic-comparison-that-will-fire-falcons-fans-2116761
While it is extremely early for 2026 mock drafts, there are some out there and the Buffalo Bills are slated to get an extremely underrated receiver in Round 1.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bills-snag-underrated-receiver-espn-mock-draft-2116754
The Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation is starting to look like what the team envisioned in the offseason. However, a major change could be in the cards.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-coachs-1-word-response-opens-door-major-shohei-ohtani-role-change-2116913
The New York Yankees reportedly have decided on the shortstop role as Anthony Volpe struggles and Jose Caballero ascends.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/yankees-make-anthony-volpe-decision-after-new-shortstops-surge-insider-2116908
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for bread products over the possible undeclared presence of eggs.https://www.newsweek.com/bread-recall-fda-issues-highest-consumer-risk-warning-allergens-eggs-2116898
Thousands of cases were recalled following a labeling error, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.https://www.newsweek.com/noodle-recall-update-ramen-fda-issues-risk-warning-2116882
Judge Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, died on Wednesday, at age 88.https://www.newsweek.com/judge-caprio-death-final-video-2116871
With the start of the regular season just around the corner, one insider weighed in on the possibility of Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin getting traded.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/nfl-insider-provides-update-potential-terry-mclaurin-trade-2116756