Can’t drown sorrows at the French Laundry – Latest News
1. First Partner in Crime
by Riley Nork
Federal investigators are apparently questioning Gavin Newsom’s associates and associates, half of an ongoing inquiry that reportedly pertains to First Lady Partner Jennifer and her varied feminist nonprofits.
This, Gavin explains, is a political witch hunt from Trump: “He’s coming after me because I am considering running for president,” Newsom instructed supporters.
Sure, a individual acquainted with the investigation disputed that assertion, telling the NYT that the inquiry was launched IN CALIFORNIA, not Washington, however ignore that; right here’s what’s even more troubling: The French Laundry, Newsom’s favourite watering gap for pandemic pinot, is ALSO in scorching water, going through three labor lawsuits from staff who declare they have been skimped on wages.
Here, a completely relatable scandal for Newsom as he prepares to pitch voters in 2028 … don’t you hate it when your spouse’s “girlboss” charities get investigated for fraud, and you may’t even commiserate about it at your favourite five-star restaurant as a result of the help went on strike?
Federal investigators are apparently questioning Gavin Newsom’s associates and associates, half of an ongoing inquiry that reportedly pertains to First Lady Partner Jennifer and her varied feminist nonprofits. Getty Images
This, Gavin explains, is a political witch hunt from Trump: “He’s coming after me because I am considering running for president,” Newsom instructed supporters. Getty Images
2. Breaking: Your telephone continues to be horrible for you
by Blake Dodge
According to a new research in the National Bureau of Economic Research, iPhones are at least partially answerable for 33-52% of the decline in fertility amongst girls ages 15-44.
The observational research in contrast beginning charges in locations the place people bought iPhones earlier versus later, discovering the largest declines amongst youthful girls. Which is sensible.
We already know, as the authors famous, that smartphones scale back in-person interactions and sexual frequency whereas rising pornography use … and I’m practically wanting at the complete factor as excellent news, really.
Finally, we’re having a national dialog about the beginning charge that doesn’t blame the complete factor on the price of residing (as if our mother and father had two dimes to rub collectively earlier than having us of their 20s).
I imply sure, we’re nonetheless blaming capitalism, however at least wanting at the penalties of Instagram and whorebots is a bit more… particular?
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3. Land of loads
by Max Weiner
World Cup guests have arrived in America, and roving gangs of Proud Boys are terrorizing — wait, I’m sorry, what’s that? Everyone is having the time of their lives?
Posting via the bliss is a German, Freddy, whose American Boy Summer has taken him to Buc-ee’s, Walmart, Auburn, an alpine rollercoaster, Houston and a capturing vary inside Bass Pro Shops.
From Auburn’s soccer stadium (solely America’s thirteenth largest faculty stadium), Freddy quoted his mate: “Punch me five times tomorrow and I’ll still think this isn’t real.”
Wait until you see the Big House, Freddy. On one hand, I marvel at the world propaganda machine that makes America out to be literal hell on Earth when Democrats lose energy, and I’m grateful the world now sees how superior we’re whereas having fun with our hospitality and air-con.
On the different, I don’t need infinity migrants dreaming about the paradise that’s the American heartland, so perhaps we by no means do that again …
