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As some states look to roll back child labor laws, Democrats in Congress introduce a bill to increase protections for children working in agriculture that would raise the minimum age to 14.

Deaths and injuries from guns in the U.S. have increased for years, mirroring the 1990s - the last time gun violence was considered an epidemic.

An unexpected U.S. Supreme Court ruling has upheld a key section of the Voting Rights Act. But many voting rights advocates and legal scholars are bracing for new efforts to dismantle the law.

The threat forced California's Assembly to cancel its Thursday session. Senators evacuated to work in a new location. The Capitol is open to the public.

Americans paid an estimated $1 billion in interest on medical debt in just three years, a federal agency finds. This includes use of credit cards often pitched in doctors' and dentists' offices.

The funding is intended to make improvements to reduce traffic delays and increase freight movements, while reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, which gave potentially forgivable loans to small businesses during the pandemic, was largely due to financial technology companies, according to a new report.

A fun 30 min workout/meditation, then more fun with the BEST comedians and beer in San Diego! Come for part or all! Don't miss it!! What people are saying about our last LYFO event: "...a great way to spend the afternoon!" "All the comedians had us in stiches, the show was well done and the location was perfect...we will definitely attend another event!" Why fitness and comedy ? One word: Endorphins! Endorphins provide pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote happiness. You release endorphins when exercising, meditating, listening to music and laughing. We will take care of all 4 at our LAUGH YOUR FAT OFF - Comedy and Fitness Event. We have a fun energetic work out with our exclusive "fit me" meditation cool down that is accessible to ALL fitness levels, from low mobility individuals to work out veterans. It will have you smiling and laughing even BEFORE you get to relax and continue the ab workout with the hottest, funniest comedian line up in San Diego! And, the beverages and food at Jacked Up Brewery are not to be missed. Note: Due to space limitations in the work out area. We will limit the size of the C.H.U.B. class so that it is a great experience for everyone. We discounted the comedy show tickets and made the C.H.U.B. class ONLY an additional $5. Get your tickets early!! Come support small business, black owned business, and local comedy and get a great endorphin release!

The 90-year-old Californian's long absence and current condition raise questions about the institution's ability to deal with its internal issues of aging or disability.

Women founders and investors are invited to join Stella’s “Mission to Money” by participating in the ninth annual Women’s Venture Summit on Friday and Saturday, September 16-17 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PDT. This event is an effort that has helped Stella facilitate $71 million in fundraising dollars for women-led companies. “Women’s Venture Summit will address the conditions women are facing in a post-peak-pandemic world, including lower workforce participation and a squeeze on funding,” says Stella CEO Raven O’Neal. “We are serious about increasing female founders’ access to capital and giving new and seasoned investors the guidance they need to invest in more women-owned companies.” After offering virtual attendance for two years, Stella will welcome individuals to an in-person event sponsored by UBS with access to high-profile speakers, powerful panelists and inspiring roundtable discussions. Lectures, discussions and workshops will cover a range of topics such as: • Build Your Board, Build Your Business: Why a good board can be the secret sauce to your company’s success • Giant Leap for Womankind: Closing the equity gap and building women’s wealth, power and influence • Mapping Your Money: Learn which funding type is ideal for your current stage • Investor Nucleus: Network with other investors to share insight and make deals • Simple Storytelling That Works: How to tell your story so a cavewoman understands • Vice Can Be Nice: Sin or win? Investing in sextech, cannabis and more The Summit will also showcase the final round of the annual summertime Women’s Fast Pitch Competition. Held across five regions in five weeks, the finalist from each region will compete on Day Two of the Summit and one winner will take home a $10,000 investment. Sponsored by Cooley LLP and The Impact Seat Foundation, the annual Fast Pitch Competition offers more opportunities for female founders to activate their ideas through structured funding.