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A federal complaint filed on Thursday, Oct. 10, alleges that Starbucks illegally cut employees hours by not consulting with union officials first. Getty Images

Federal officials say Starbucks broke the law when it cut unionized workers hours

Authorities in California have continued to highlight the persistent efforts of criminals to distribute fentanyl with a significant seizure. gov.ca.gov

CHP seizes $1.7 million in fentanyl, arrests three in Central Valley drug busts

A Monet painting stolen more than 80 years ago by Nazis in Austria has been returned by the FBI to the Jewish family's heirs it belonged to. Reuters

Monet piece stolen more than 80 years ago by Nazis returned to family

Around $1.8 billion will go to the Justice Department and $1.3 billion will go to the Treasury Department. Getty Images

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money laundering scheme

Trump will not play golf until after election day, according to NBC News, as federal agents warned they could not guarantee his safety. AP Images

Trump will not golf until after election due to safety concerns: Report

Elon Musk’s recent political tweets are impacting SpaceX's ability to launch more rockets from California’s central coast. AP Images

California officials cite Elon Musk’s politics in denying SpaceX launches

In 2019, Illinois legalized the recreational use of marijuana and decriminalized possession of the drug up to 30 grams. Getty Images

Smell of weed not enough for warrantless vehicle searches: Illinois Supreme Court

UCLA is drawing criticism for how campus officials are handling safety issues following violent protests in 2024. Getty Images

UCLA security chief addresses protest management, heavy policing scrutinized

Minnesota Gov. and vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz, D, is walking back his recent comments in support of abolishing the Electoral College. AP Images

Walz walks back call to abolish Electoral College, lines up with Harris campaign

On Thursday, Oct. 10, attorneys representing immigrants who are protected by DACA, defended the program before a federal court. Getty Images

Federal appeals court weighs fate of DACA program

Hackers breached the Internet Archive, exposing data from over 31 million users in a politically motivated attack. Internet Archive

Hackers breach Internet Archive, exposing 31 million users’ data

Officials are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to those who shot and killed a sea lion in California in August. NOAA

$20k reward offered after sea lion shot and killed on California beach

Baby walkers have been linked to thousands of injuries and multiple deaths but remain legal in the United States.

They’re dangerous, even deadly. So why are baby walkers still legal?

Sean "Diddy" Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy charges starting May 5. Reuters

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to stand trial on federal charges in May

Donald Trump proposed making interest payments on car loans tax-deductible in a speech about the auto industry at the Detroit Economic Club. Getty Images

Trump pitches making car loan interest tax deductible

Former President Donald Trump has accused CBS of altering a ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Getty Images

FCC chair responds to Trump’s call for CBS to lose license over Harris interview

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, is facing conservative backlash after a recent social media post in which she participated in a trend. AP Images

The trend behind Michigan governor’s video feeding influencer a Dorito

A new statement from the American Heart Association has revealed that heart health plays a critical role in maintaining brain functions. Getty Images

Heart health is key in reducing risk of dementia: AHA

The new evidence in Trump's case is currently under seal in an appendix to the 165-page filing submitted earlier this month by Special Counsel Jack Smith.  AP Images

Judge orders release of redacted evidence in Trump election case

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that it is suing LA Fitness over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Getty Images

LA Fitness being sued by US government over alleged discrimination

Two U.S. Navy SEALs, Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram, drowned in January during a mission to intercept a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. A military investigation determined that their deaths could have been prevented, citing gaps in training and improper use of flotation devices as contributing factors. AP Images

Investigation finds gaps in SEAL training after tragic drownings

Portland is preparing for a significant transformation this November as voters get ready to overhaul the city's government structure. Getty Images

Portland election to overhaul government with new City Council structure

New York City’s interim police commissioner is reportedly on his way out, just weeks after he took the role in the Adams administration. Reuters

Interim NYPD commissioner expected to resign amid Adams administration issues

As the U.S. faces a shortage of IV bags critical for hospitals, one Daytona Beach IV fluid manufacturing facility was spared from Milton. Getty Images

Critical IV fluid manufacturing facility spared Hurricane Milton’s wrath