Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors.
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Securing the state’s 19 electoral votes is a major victory for Trump and a major blow to Vice President Harris. -
San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera appeared likely to retain the Council District 9 seat after taking a significant lead tonight over retired Marine sergeant major and San Diego police officer Terry Hoskins. -
Cindy Nava came to the U.S. when she was 7 years old. She says she ran for the Albuquerque-area seat to boost political representation of the state's Hispanic-majority population. -
Anderson recently said he was seeking a second term because "there's more to do" — while Gina Jacobs, a Port of San Diego official, is challenging him election "to provide a different perspective." -
Vargas, a Democrat and board chairwoman, was first elected in 2020 to replace Greg Cox, a longtime board member termed out of office. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve on the board. -
The GOP has won control of the Senate as Sen. Deb Fischer secures reelection in Nebraska. -
With the first 2024 general election results coming in, the race for Chula Vista City Council District 4 is beginning to unfold. Early voting and mail-in ballots are being tallied, but final results won't be certified until Dec. 5. Stay tuned as we track the latest updates on this important race. -
Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it a return to the failed policies of the war on drugs. -
Republicans have successfully flipped control of the Senate, which Democrats currently control 51-49. -
Harris' narrowing path to electoral victory appears to come down to the "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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