California passes Paris Hilton-backed bill to protect teens in residential treatment

Sacramento — The California Assembly passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that would institute greater public oversight of the use of seclusion and restraints for children and teens in residential treatment facilities, a protective measure advocated for by celebrity hotelier Paris Hilton. Senate Bill 1043, The bill, written by Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), would require […]

Major Automaker Becomes Latest Company To Walk Back Diversity Policies

Ford Motors said Wednesday it was rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest in a long line of U.S. companies to roll back similar measures. Ford has vowed to stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign's “outside cultural investigation.” [HRC] Corporate Equality Index has pledged not to “employ […]

Crazy Video Shows Escaped Ostrich Bringing Traffic In South Dakota To Halt

A 7-foot-long ostrich escaped from a trailer on a multi-lane road in Sioux Falls, South Dutka County, on Tuesday, forcing cars to stop, according to the Associated Press. Sioux Falls police were notified of the bird by a motorist just before noon, reports said. Reported. Ostrich blocks traffic after escaping from trailer in South Dakota […]

Telegram’s CEO Charged In France, Banned From Leaving Territory

Telegram founder Pavel Durov was indicted by French prosecutors on Wednesday for allegedly illegally using the platform. He faces six charges: Remaining French territory, Politico ReportedHe was arrested at Paris' Le Bourget airport and has been in domestic custody since Saturday. Durov's bail has been set at 5 million euros. Or $5.56 million, CNN ReportedAdditionally, […]