Is California’s electric car revolution bad for the planet? California has been pushing the world toward electric cars for decades. But more electric cars means more lithium-powered batteries. Creating enough of them could be causing its own environmental crises. By 2035, California will ban the sale of gas-powered cars in an effort to address climate change and push drivers toward electric vehicles. But that means we’ll need more raw materials to build electric car batteries – like lithium, which is typically sourced and refined abroad – until now.

Heck yeah! The new law would prevent state and local governments that remove qualified immunity protections for police from applying for certain federal grants.

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The aftermath of floods which killed at least 25 could be seen in the city of Zhengzhou, the capital of China's central Henan province, on Wednesday.

BREAKING! Twitter is currently testing out a ‘Dislikes’ feature on the platform.

Guys - when you process what this means... it's absolutely mindblowing. We should warn you - we expect this to be quickly taken down, which is why we hope everyone sees it first.

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LASD Palmdale Stn.: Did you know that 1/3 of all rural fatalities include speed as a factor? As we Live, Work, and Explore along the #RuralRoadtoZero, it is important that we slow down and enjoy the ride. Remember, safe speeds save lives! #RRSAW2021 #RuralRoadSafety

In his post, the UFC star said Kaepernick and people like him should be sent to live in Cuba so they can experience real oppression.

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Australia's two largest states reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases with more than half the country's population now under stay-at-home orders https://reut.rs/3Bpw9ba

The Orange County Sheriff's Department's Hazardous Devices Section on July 21 conducted a controlled emergency explosives detonation at a landfill in Irvine.

Because of the improvised nature of these materials, they could not be safely stored and were susceptible to heat, friction and shock.

We thank our partners at Orange County Waste & Recycling, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Health Care Agency for helping us ensure a safe and successful operation.

Police are chasing a suspect in a white commercial van on the 110 freeway near downtown Los Angeles

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Former police chief: The recent protests in Cuba against the communist regime demonstrates why our Founding Fathers believed 2nd Amendment was of such importance.

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Chester County, Pennsylvania: Two adults and four children were injured in a house explosion in West Brandywine Township.

The incident was first reported just before 12 p.m. Wednesday on the 400 block of Hibernia Road.

People in immediate area were evacuated after secondary explosions reported.

Suspect is in custody!

WARNING! DISTURBING! The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding the victim and witnesses to assist in this attempt robbery where shots were fired by the victim. Detectives have recovered surveillance video which captured this incident in detail. On Monday, July 19, 2021, around 7:10 p.m., two suspects exited from an idling Dodge Avenger near Melrose Avenue and Vista Street and confronted the victim with handgun in hand. Words were apparently exchanged, and the victim ultimately produces a handgun, apparently to defend himself and others in his group from the would-be robbery suspects. The victim fired his weapon towards the suspects and then all parties immediately fled the location. (Read the Full Story.)

Police posted her photo, letting everyone know she was wanted for murder. That's when she decided to chime in, asking 'where's the reward money at?". She was arrested immediately after.

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Summer Beach Safety.

The men and women of the Orange County Sheriff's Department are dedicated to the protection of all we serve. We provide exceptional law enforcement services free from prejudice or favor, with leadership, integrity, and respect.

Core Values:
Integrity without compromise;
Service above self;
Professionalism in the performance of duty;
Vigilance in safeguarding our community.

General Information: The Orange County Sheriff's Department today is a highly professional organization, which not only continues in its traditional role of crime suppression, but also has expanded into the area of crime prevention. At the Orange County Sheriff's Department you can see the spirit of adventure and the same courage as the early settler had.