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A California bill aimed at preventing the sale of anti-aging skincare to children under the age of 13 continues to move forward in the legislative process. Skincare products that contain ingredients like Vitamin A, retinoids, retinol, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), or Citric Acid would be prohibited from being sold to children under the age of 13, according to the bill’s text. The bill, formally known as AB 2491, would also require businesses to take reasonable steps to ensure that purchasers of anti-aging products are not those under 13. California is offering drivers money to test its alternative to the gas tax Anyone or business who does not comply could be liable for a civil penalty that won’t exceed $10,000 per day. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee (D- Milpitas) in February. It passed the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee on April 23 and went before the Appropriations Committee on May 6. “Kids don’t need anti-aging products, and AB 2491 will protect children and preteens from the potential harms of using products that may lead to short- or

The class of 2041 will have a lot of graduates named Olivia, Mia, Noah or Liam. Those were some of the most popular name choices for newborns in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, which released new state-by-state data on Thursday. In California, Noah and Olivia were the most popular boy and girl names, respectively, last year and also in 2022. Nationally, they were Liam and Olivia. In fact, the most popular girl name in most states was either Charlotte or Olivia, but some bucked the trend. In Hawaii, for example, the most popular choice was Isla. Parents in Mississippi and South Dakota were most likely to choose Ava. In North Dakota and Wyoming, it was Evelyn. Five states (Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Vermont and West Virginia) had Amelia as the top choice. Seeing orange and white lines on the freeway? Here’s what they mean For boys, the most popular choice in dozens of states was either Liam, Noah or Oliver. But that wasn’t the case in Alabama, where William was the most popular boy name in 2023. People in Mississippi also stuck to the

An American woman living in Mexico faces a potential sentence of life in federal prison after officials say she was pulled over in Indio with almost 100 pounds of fentanyl pills in her car. Adriana Galindo, who now lives in San Luis Río Colorado, was driving a 2015 black Chevrolet Malibu on the 10 Freeway on Tuesday when she was pulled over by Border Patrol agents conducting vehicle stops, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release. Galindo, 34, was with her young son at the time and told agents that “they were driving to Los Angeles to purchase clothing for a retail store in Mexico and were planning to return home later that day,” the release said. Galindo told agents they could search her vehicle, and a K-9 unit smelled narcotics, the DOJ said. Agents found only one blue pill of suspected fentanyl, but once the car was brought back to the station, officials say they found 93.3 pounds of fentanyl pills “in a non-factory compartment located under the car’s front seats.” The Border Patrol said the narcotics had a street value

By Cara Tabachnick May 16, 2024 / 7:13 PM EDT / CBS News 5/16: CBS Morning News 5/16: CBS Morning News 20:34 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday pardoned Daniel Perry , an Army sergeant sentenced  to 25 years in prison for shooting and killing a protester in 2020. The Republican governor issued his pardon after a unanimous recommendation by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.   The Board also unanimously voted to recommend a full restoration of Perry’s firearm rights.  “Texas has one of the strongest ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws of self-defense that cannot be nullified by a jury or a progressive District Attorney,” Abbott said in a statement. “I thank the Board for its thorough investigation, and I approve their pardon recommendation.”  Texas law states that the governor can grant a pardon after a recommendation by the state’s Board of Pardons and Paroles, whose members are appointed by the governor.  An investigation into Perry’s case began on April 8th, 2024, at the request of the governor, the parole board said in a statement. The request came one day after Perry was convicted

Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden’s commencement address – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden is set to deliver a commencement address at Morehouse College, and the historically Black college is preparing for possible disruptions as protests over Mr. Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war have continued on college campuses throughout the U.S. Nikole Killion has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2024 – CBS News Watch CBS News Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Maurice DuBois. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Marking 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education – CBS News Watch CBS News This week marks 70 years since the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling made it illegal to segregate schools in the U.S. based on race. Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, joined CBS News to talk about the anniversary and the impact of the decision. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Mayor Karen Bass ordered a “surge” of law enforcement inside the region’s hundreds of buses and miles of subway system, saying Metro riders don’t feel safe after a spate of violent attacks that have roiled an agency already struggling to improve safety and increase ridership. The move by Bass, who heads the board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, marks a significant departure for the agency, which opted not to beef up law enforcement’s presence to reduce drug use, crime and disruptive behavior. Critics are coming from all sides. Some say the move is too little too late, others call the tactic doomed to fail and only criminalize people who have drug addictions, serious mental illness and no housing. “The spike in violent crime on Metro that we have recently seen against operators and riders has been absolutely unacceptable,” Bass said. “We wanted to act immediately because we understand that our number one job is for Angelenos across L.A. County to feel safe.” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass at news conference Thursday outlines her plan for a “surge” in police officers on Metro

Cuando se estrenó “A Quiet Place” (2018), una película de terror sobre una familia que tenía que sobrevivir ante el asedio constante de monstruos nocturnos en un futuro apocalíptico, todo el mundo quedó sorprendido. Y no solo por la eficacia de una producción absolutamente atemorizante cuyo nivel de inclemencia se salía de lo que se ofrece normalmente en Hollywood, sino también porque todo eso había brotado de la mente de una persona que no parecía inclinarse hacia tendencias semejantes. Además de tenerlo en el reparto, el filme había sido dirigido, escrito y producido por John Krasinski, el carismático y afable actor que, a lo largo de ocho años, se puso en la piel de Jim Halpert, uno de los personajes más populares (y relajados) de la serie cómica “The Office” en su versión estadounidense. Aunque muchos lo ignoraban, ya para entonces, Krasinski había dirigido y escrito otras dos películas, claro; pero estas -”Brief Interviews with Hideous Men” (2009) y “The Hollars” (2016)- eran comedias dramáticas que pasaron casi desapercibidas y que no llevaban ni por asomo a adivinar lo que sucedería luego con su carrera

Then-Los Angeles City Atty. Mike Feuer lied to government investigators and likely obstructed justice during a massive federal probe into a fraudulent lawsuit orchestrated by his office, according to an affidavit by an FBI agent that was made public this week. Feuer, who has not been charged with any crimes, maintained his innocence this week. He has long denied knowing about the fraud behind the lawsuit involving exorbitant Department of Water and Power bills and has similarly denied knowledge of a hush money payment to a Beverly Hills legal assistant who threatened to expose the scheme. Not only did Feuer know about the legal assistant’s threats, but he “impliedly directed” one of his top deputies to handle her demands, FBI Special Agent Andrew Civetti wrote in the Jan. 31, 2020 affidavit in support of a warrant to search Feuer’s Apple iCloud account. As federal agents investigated the city attorney’s office and its role in the fraudulent lawsuit, Feuer misled the FBI about the timeline of events and the extent of his office’s role in the scheme, Civetti said in the affidavit. “Multiple sources of evidence

Chris Pratt is mourning the loss of Tony McFarr, the stunt performer who helped bring to life his action scenes in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jurassic World” and other films. The Marvel star paid tribute to McFarr on Instagram hours after news broke Thursday of the stunt performer’s death. The Orange County medical examiner’s office in Florida confirmed McFarr’s death to The Times. He was found dead Monday, and a cause of death is pending. He was 47. “We did several movies together. We golfed, drank whiskey, smoked cigars, and spent endless hours on set,” Pratt said in a statement to his Instagram story. “I’ll never forget his toughness.” Pratt shared behind-the-scenes photos of him and McFarr (born Antonio McFarr) in matching outfits on the sets of the films “Passengers” and “Jurassic World.” McFarr first became Pratt’s stunt double in the latter, which premiered in 2015. He was credited as Pratt’s stunt double in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” in 2017and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” in 2018, according to IMDB. The Marvel and “Garfield” star celebrated McFarr’s resilience on set, recalling how the stunt

SACRAMENTO —  Another attempt to make psychedelics legal in California has, once again, failed. Senate Bill 1012 by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) was the latest attempt to bring psychedelics into the mainstream by legalizing psychedelic-assisted therapy for Californians. It stalled Thursday when Democrats who control the Senate Appropriations Committee culled hundreds of bills. “We’ve been working for four years to legalize access to psychedelics in California, to bring these substances out of the shadows and into the sunlight, and to improve safety and education around their use,” Wiener said in a statement. “We’re in a terrible budget year, where all bills with significant costs are at risk. Nevertheless, it’s disappointing for this bill not to move forward.” Wiener vowed to continue the fight, emphasizing the “massive promise” psychedelics have in their ability to help people heal and get their lives back on track. Veterans groups were among the list of supporters. The total ongoing cost of the bill wasn’t entirely clear, but projections were in the low millions. The legislation called for creating three new government entities to regulate psychedelic-assisted therapy and determine who could

Mayor Karen Bass Thursday urged residents not to be misled and to vote “no” on a state ballot measure in November that aims to change state and local government rules for imposing taxes, fees and other charges. The state ballot measure known as the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” has qualified for the November 2024 ballot, state official announced earlier this year. It was proposed by the California Business Roundtable, the California Business Properties Association and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Opponents of the measure say it would threaten some $2 billion in existing fees and charges, and $2 billion in voter-approved measures. One of those opponents is Bass, who on Thursday morning joined City Council President Paul Krekorian and labor groups in a news conference to warn L.A. voters about negative consequences if the measure is approved. “The measure is trying to trick you into believing that government does not need any money to function,” Bass said. “Schools don’t need any money, hospitals don’t need any money. And so, if this measure were to pass, it would cripple our ability to provide the

Responding to a recent violent attacks tied to the region’s transit system, Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board of Directors Chair Karen Bass said Thursday she has ordered an “immediate surge” in public safety personnel on buses and trains to increase their visibility and deter crime. “The spike in violent crime on Metro that we have recently seen against operators and riders has been absolutely unacceptable,” Bass said during a late-morning news conference Thursday. “And I know that all of my colleagues here today would agree. “Yesterday, as chair of the board of Metro, I directed an immediate surge of law enforcement personnel on Metro buses and rail cars and stations,” she said. “Today, we are following that action with a motion to work to make Angelenos, our riders and our operators feel safe on the system.” Bass said that motion, which will go before the Board of Directors next week, will “increase the daily planned deployment of public safety personnel on Metro and direct public safety personnel to be physically present on buses and trains and proactively patrol areas as well.” The motion will

Board members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss a rash of high-profile crimes across the Metro bus and train lines and announce plans to increase law enforcement presence throughout the system. The board, which is comprised of local elected officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, were critical of the presence — or lack thereof — of law enforcement personnel contracted to provide safety resources to riders. “Let me begin by being absolutely unequivocally clear: the spike in violent crime on Metro that we have recently seen against operators and riders has been absolutely unacceptable,” Bass said. “And I know that all of my colleagues here today would agree.” Bass, who serves as chair of the Metro board, said she directed an “immediate surge” of law enforcement personnel on Metro buses, trains and station to address the concerns of drivers and passengers. LAPD officers patrol Union Station on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 in Los Angeles. (Getty Images) Metro contracts its law enforcement service to the Los Angeles