11 stories tagged #Gavin Newsom

  1. California Billionaire Wealth Tax Targets Crypto Portfolios on 2026 Ballot
    crypto

    California Billionaire Wealth Tax Targets Crypto Portfolios on 2026 Ballot

    A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires qualifies for the November 2026 ballot, targeting unrealized gains in crypto and equities to fund healthcare and education.

    5d ago 1 min read
  2. Crack Found in Leaking California Toxic Tank May Ease Blast Threat
    world

    Crack Found in Leaking California Toxic Tank May Ease Blast Threat

    A crack in a volatile chemical tank in Garden Grove, CA, may relieve pressure as 40,000 remain evacuated. Fire officials call it a positive step.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Newsom Signs Order to Tackle AI Job Displacement
    tech

    Newsom Signs Order to Tackle AI Job Displacement

    California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order addressing AI-driven workforce disruption, focusing on worker protections and new economic models.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. California Explores Subsidies for Companies That Keep Workers, Not Replace Them with AI
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    California Explores Subsidies for Companies That Keep Workers, Not Replace Them with AI

    Governor Newsom orders a first-of-its-kind executive order to study subsidies for firms retaining human workers amid AI disruption, plus universal basic income and wealth-sharing proposals.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Bubblemaps Exposes Suspected Polymarket Insider Bets on Iran Strikes
    crypto

    Bubblemaps Exposes Suspected Polymarket Insider Bets on Iran Strikes

    Bubblemaps flags a Polymarket wallet cluster earning $2.4M with a 98% win rate on US military bets, raising insider trading concerns.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. California Bill Targets Game Publishers Over Shutting Down Online Games
    tech

    California Bill Targets Game Publishers Over Shutting Down Online Games

    California advances the 'Protect Our Games Act' to block publishers from disabling online games, sparking industry debate.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Eric Swalwell Withdraws California Governor Bid Amid Misconduct Allegations
    world

    Eric Swalwell Withdraws California Governor Bid Amid Misconduct Allegations

    US Representative Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for California Governor following accusations of sexual misconduct from four women.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. California’s Billionaire Tax Sparks Exodus Threats
    finance

    California’s Billionaire Tax Sparks Exodus Threats

    A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires could raise $100B-but top tech founders threaten to leave the state.

    3mo ago 1 min read