LA Times Today: Will she or won't she? The California governor's race waits on Kamala Harris
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23 minutes ago
- CNN
5 things to know for July 31: Gaza, Ukraine, Aviation safety, Medical records, Immigration
After months of speculation, former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will not run for governor of California in 2026. Nevertheless, Harris said she's planning to help 'elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly.' Here's what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. For the first time, Arab and Muslim states — including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt — have issued a joint call demanding that Hamas disarm and relinquish power in the Gaza Strip. The declaration, which was signed at a UN conference by the 22-member Arab League, as well as the entire European Union and another 17 countries, also condemned the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel and proposed the deployment of 'a temporary international stabilization mission.' France, which co-chaired the conference, called the declaration 'unprecedented.' With international pressure building on Israel over the ongoing starvation crisis and war in Gaza, Canada announced on Wednesday that it plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September. France and Britain made similar announcements earlier this month. President Trump blasted Canada's decision and threatened to derail ongoing trade talks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also vehemently opposes a two-state solution. Moscow's summer offensive in Ukraine continues, with Russian troops edging forward this year despite taking heavy casualties. The strategic town of Pokrovsk is surrounded on three sides and Russian units have advanced to the border of the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Analysts say Russian forces have adapted their tactics, moving in smaller groups on foot or on motorbikes to evade Ukrainian drone defenses. The Russian momentum comes as President Trump shortened his deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to make peace from 50 days to up to 12, although ceasefire talks have not yet been pursued. Instead, Moscow has continued to invest significant resources into the invasion, betting on its superior manpower, tolerance for casualties and vast military production line to push the war effort in its favor. More than two dozen people aboard a Delta Air Lines flight were taken to hospitals in Minnesota on Wednesday after turbulence forced their plane to make an emergency landing, the airline said in a statement. Flight DL56 was traveling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam when the turbulence occurred. The aircraft then diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, where first responders treated at least 25 people before transporting them to area hospitals. President Trump has tasked dozens of major health and technology companies with creating new ways to share patient data across the US' fragmented healthcare system. More than 60 companies — including Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Oracle — signed the nonbinding pledge to work collaboratively and deliver results by early 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said. During a speech on Wednesday, Trump said that if the initiative is successful, 'we will save time, we will save money, and most importantly, we will save lives.' It remains unclear what specific benchmarks the group is expected to meet or how the administration plans to hold the companies accountable. The proposal may also spark pushback from privacy advocates who have warned that making patients' sensitive health data more widely accessible risks also making it less secure. A dozen Democratic members of Congress have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new Homeland Security policy that restricts access to federal detention centers. The complaint claims the policy, which requires seven days' notice and limits admittance to certain field offices, violates a longstanding federal law that permits unannounced inspections by members of Congress. In the past, these visits have provided the public with insights into how detainees were being treated, such as overcrowded cells, spoiled food and medical neglect. Several lawmakers said they have already been denied entry to facilities in their districts. CNN has reached out to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for comment. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. The nest was found on a post near tanks where liquid nuclear waste is stored. The pick-up only stores encouraged customers to order via their mobile app and not linger. Some cases of vodka seltzer were mislabeled as a popular energy drink. Nearly 6 million people watched the cartoon's season premiere last week, which featured ruthless and profane commentary about President Trump. Oreo and Reese's are collaborating on a new candy and what might be the perfect cookie. $6.16That's how much, on average, a participant in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program receives per day in benefits. 'My children tell me: 'Don't go, Mama, don't go to the aid centers, we don't want you to die, Mama. Who will take care of us if something happens to you?' — Um El-Abed, a Palestinian living in Gaza who must risk her life to obtain aid to feed her eight children. Her husband was killed in an Israeli airstrike. 🌤️ Check your local forecast to see what you can expect. As hurricanes become more frequent and destructive, one company is building round, aerodynamic houses that are more storm-resistant. Today's edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN's Andrew Torgan.
New York Post
24 minutes ago
- New York Post
Eric Adams reserves more NYC affordable housing for veterans, city workers in surprise announcement
Mayor Eric Adams was set to announce Thursday a plan that would give preference to city government workers and military veterans for an increased number of Big Apple affordable housing units. The number of new or existing units with a preference for municipal workers and vets will double from 5% to 10% as part of the city's Housing Connect Lottery program — and it'll be the first time that military vets will get preference in the program. 'As a lifelong public servant, I know first-hand the sacrifices that our city employees make every day to keep our streets safe, teach our children, help families save money, and deliver every day for 8.5 million of their fellow New Yorkers,' Adams said. Advertisement Mayor Adams is set to announce a plan to give city government workers and military veterans preference for an increased number of affordable housing units. J.C. Rice The mayor was set to make the announcement at a virtual town hall meeting he was scheduled to host for city workers, some who are required to live in the five boroughs. 'We want to make sure the public servants who power our city can afford to live in our city, which is why we are going to double the city's affordable housing preference for our extraordinary city employees. Advertisement 'But we're not stopping there,' the mayor said. 'Too many military veterans still struggle with housing insecurity. If you served our country abroad or on a military base, you should be able to find an affordable place to live back home; that is why we are going to make military veterans eligible for these homes as well.' Under the program, residents can apply for lower than market rent housing in homes financed by the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Housing Development Corporation. A rendering of a plan for affordable housing at the former site of the Flushing Airport in Queens. S9 Architecture More law enforcement officers who reside in the city makes Big Apple neighbors safer, the head of the union representing NYPD detectives said. Advertisement 'More public safety personnel nearby, more protection for the citizens we serve because none of us is ever truly off-duty,' said Scott Munro, president of the Detectives Endowment Association. 'We support Mayor Adams' initiative.' Adams is pushing his housing agenda — such as the 'City of Yes' zoning change expected to build 80,000 new homes over 15 years — as New Yorkers face record-high rents and a housing supply crunch. On Monday, Adams proposed construction of 3,000 new homes at a marshy, abandoned Flushing Airport site in College Point, Queens. Hizzoner is also running for re-election on an independent ballot line this fall, in what polls indicate is a long-shot bid against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Other candidates include Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawyer Jim Walden.
The Hill
24 minutes ago
- The Hill
Democratic veterans group backs Colorado Dems running in GOP House districts
Progressive veterans organization VoteVets backed two House candidates challenging Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Jeff Crank (R-Colo.) on Thursday. The group, which aims to elect Democratic veterans to public office, endorsed Eileen Laubacher, who is challenging Boebert in the state's 4th Congressional District, and Jessica Killin in the 5th Congressional District. Both districts have large military veteran populations. 'Jessica and Eileen have committed their careers to service, and their campaigns offer the type of authentic, selfless, problem solving determination voters are hungry for,' said the group's senior adviser, former Rep. Max Rose (D-N.Y.). 'Jessica and Eileen represent the future of leadership and embody the type of winning formula VoteVets has seen successful time and again. They are prepared to put service over self and have already proven they can take on the toughest of battles. We are proud to be by their side as they help bring fresh perspectives and true leadership to DC,' he continued. The group has rolled out a number of high profile endorsements ahead of November's off-year elections and next year's midterms. On Wednesday, the group endorsed Marine veteran Ryan Crosswell, who is one of three Democrats seeking to challenge Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. Earlier this year, the group announced it was contributing $500,000 to the Virginia gubernatorial campaign of former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.). Both candidates will face uphill climbs in the Republican-leaning districts. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates Crank's district as R+9 and Boebert's district as R+5. Laudbacher is one of four Democrats seeking to challenge Boebert. The Democratic candidate is a retired rear admiral in the Navy and a former top National Security Council staffer. Her campaign announced earlier this month it raised $1.9 million in the first quarter of the race. Killin, who launched her bid for Crank's seat earlier this month, is also running in a crowded Democratic primary. Four other Democrats are seeking to challenge Crank. 'The demographics of the district are trending and changing,' Killin said in an interview with The Hill. 'People are tired of both sides of the aisle, honestly, putting politics over people and they want someone who's going to represent them, and I believe that my brand of leadership which is pragmatic but also focused on putting people over party, is going to be refreshing.' She most recently served as chief of staff to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff. Prior to that she served as chief of staff for Rep. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D-Wash), along with then-Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Donna Shalala (D-Fla.).
