Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protections on rental housing in Los Angeles County, where landlords have been raising rent by over 50% following the recent fires. The protections, which bar charging more than 10% above pre-crisis rates, were set to expire in February but have been extended until March 8. Newsom’s executive order also aims to expedite housing construction post-fires, including streamlining the building of accessory dwelling units and expediting permits for temporary housing to assist displaced residents.
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RedNote Censorship Concerns Emerge As TikTok Users Flock to Chinese App
TikTok refugees are turning to the Chinese social media app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) amid ByteDance's impending divestment deadline in the U.S., prompting concerns about data privacy and censorship. New users are already encountering restrictions on sensitive topics such as Taiwan and Tiananmen Square, sparking debates on free speech and government oversight. As the app gains popularity in the U.S., challenges with Chinese government control and data access may pose significant risks for users, despite ongoing legal...
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