Funding Hurdles Stall Kentucky’s Kinship Care Law, Leaving Families in Limbo as Advocates Push for Action

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A year has passed since Kentucky’s Senate Bill 151 was enacted, yet many kinship caregivers are still without the promised resources. This legislation was designed to provide financial support to relatives, often grandparents or aunts and uncles, who step in to care for children. However, the bill has encountered significant delays due to ongoing funding disputes. Governor Andy Beshear introduced the “Kinship Bill” to address concerns that kinship caregivers deserve financial support comparable to that received by foster families. Despite the law receiving approval, the financial backing required to implement it is … Read more

California Court Upholds User Mental Health Suit Against Meta, Snap, and TikTok, Leaving Jury to Decide

SAN FRANCISCO — A California judge has ruled against technology giants Meta Platforms, Snap, and TikTok in an ongoing legal case regarding their impact on users’ mental health. The decision, delivered on Monday, allows a jury to evaluate whether the plaintiff was adequately informed about her alleged injuries related to the companies’ social media platforms. The case comes as part of a consolidated litigation that accuses these companies of contributing to mental health deterioration among users. The judge’s ruling emphasizes that a jury will consider the extent to which the plaintiff should have been aware … Read more

California Committee Strips Away ‘Leno’s Law’ for Classic Car Exemptions, Leaving Enthusiasts in Disappointment

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A legislative committee in California has voted against a proposal that aimed to exempt classic car owners from stringent smog-check regulations, despite celebrity support from comedian Jay Leno. The Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday chose not to advance Senate Bill 712, authored by Republican Senator Shannon Grove of Bakersfield, which had garnered significant attention earlier this year. Leno, a well-known classic car enthusiast with a collection nearing 200 vehicles, had advocated for the bill in Sacramento, arguing that the requirements for testing older cars significantly hinder ownership and restoration efforts. This measure … Read more

Tamra Judge Opens Up About Leaving RHOC Midseason: Juggling Life’s Chaos and Seeking Help

Los Angeles, California — Tamra Judge recently opened up about her departure from “The Real Housewives of Orange County” during an appearance on Radio Andy’s “Jeff Lewis Live.” She cited the pressures of managing both her personal life and professional commitments as overwhelming, which ultimately led her to consult the show’s psychiatrist and take a break from filming. Judge revealed that her discussions with co-star Gretchen Rossi included details about a hospitalization that did not air, indicating that viewers missed some critical context regarding their conversation. Additionally, she alluded to an unnamed journalist who had … Read more