News Observer Weekly — October 28, 2026 | Top 5 Stories of the Week
From Inglewood’s billboard controversy to final election reminders, we break down the five biggest stories you need to know this week.
The Buick Enclave’s Big Screen Has One Visibility Issue #shorts
Is the Buick Enclave’s massive 30-inch display actually user-friendly? Discover why steering wheel placement can block your view and what to test before you buy.
Your Car Insurance Renewal Could Be Costing You Money #shorts
Don't let your auto insurance renewal drain your bank account. Discover how comparing quotes once a year can reveal hidden savings on your policy.
20 Years of California Climate Law: Gov. Newsom and Former Gov. Schwarzenegger Lead Milestone Celebration
Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently gathered at the California Economic Summit to mark the 20th anniversary of the Global Warming Solutions Act. The bipartisan celebration highlighted how the landmark law established a framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the state’s cap-and-invest program. While the governors credited these policies with fostering clean-energy innovation and driving economic growth, critics continue to raise concerns regarding the impact of environmental regulations on energy affordability for residents. Read more to learn about the state's climate milestones.
Becerra Hosts Meet-and-Greet With Black Leaders in L.A.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra recently met with Black elected officials and community leaders in South Los Angeles to outline his platform for California’s future. Introduced by L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, Becerra detailed his priorities for expanding affordable housing, protecting healthcare access, and defending diversity and inclusion initiatives. The discussion addressed immediate challenges such as homelessness accountability, the impact of federal funding cuts, and the rising role of artificial intelligence in public life. Read more to learn how Becerra plans to address these issues.

You can only pick ONE R&B front man. Who’s leading your group?
Nine legendary R&B voices. One microphone. Who deserves to lead your ultimate group?
Linebacker David Umah’s production is demanding attention
Alief Hastings linebacker David Umah dominates defensively while pursuing his first college football offer.
Stop calling Katie Zacharia a DEI hire
Calling Katie Zacharia a DEI hire mocks Trump but repeats a racist lie.
AI video of Black voters sparks outrage in Ft. Bend
AI-generated endorsements featuring Black voters spark controversy in Fort Bend.
5 Reasons Why You Should Vote for Lesley Briones
In the race for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4, vote for incumbent Lesley Briones. A native Texan, proud Latina, and mom of three daughters, Lesley has dedicated her career to public service and fighting for working families – as a teacher, lawyer, nonprofit leader, judge, and now Harris County Commissioner. As Commissioner, Lesley leads a

Jax Stewart’s struggle in ‘Reasonable Doubt’ exposes the quiet reality of being a ‘high-achieving’ Black woman
In “Reasonable Doubt” season 4 Jax’s growing reliance on pain pills reflects a reality that often goes unseen within successful
New Jersey mother says daycare waited to call 911 after her 4-year-old became unresponsive
Shanya Robins says she arrived to find her son, Yasmir, unresponsive and had to tell staff to call 911. Investigators
Is the ‘Thriller’ dance derived from the cake walk? The theory examined
We unpack the theory that keeps haunting the “Thriller” dance and its origins year after year during spooky season. Each
Mamdani taps NAACP New York leader to chair NYC racial equity commission
Christopher Alexander is Mamdani’s pick to lead the commission tasked with addressing racial inequities across city government and studying potential
Jay-Z and J. Cole write letters supporting Lil Durk’s release as rapper makes new bond bid
Lil Durk is offering future music earnings, royalties and touring income as collateral while he awaits a second federal trial.

Magnesium, Sleep, and Liebig’s Law
As you know, random influencers aren’t the only source of misinformation on social media.
Creatine and the Evolution of Hype
Imagine that you never exercise but get stronger anyway thanks to a supplement.
Cancer Testmaxxing
On September 23rd, an FDA panel recommended approval of the Galleri test, which detects signs of more than 50 cancers based on a single blood draw.
A Blue Zone for Dementia? Evidence from the Bolivian Lowlands
Throughout the world – probably not in your city – there are entire communities who live longer, healthier lives than the rest of us.

Labor Activist And Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Dies At 96
She'll be remembered as a Mexican American folk hero, celebrated alongside some of the most iconic civil rights leaders in U.S. and world history.
RFK Jr. Claims Arabs ‘Don’t Produce Science’ Or Literature, Because White Nationalists Are Running The US
But even RFK being factually wrong is beside the point. The government is supposed to represent the people — meaning all of the people.
ICE Is Functioning As The New COINTELPRO, Report Finds
Newly revealed court documents show how federal agents infiltrated activist groups, monitored communications, and deployed powerful investigative tools against anti-ICE organizers.

Mullenweg and Co. Take Over the Advanced Custom Fields Plugin

October 15, 2024
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A couple of weeks ago, I talked about the new and growing fight between Automattic/Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. Back then, the two were mainly trading words, and dueling cease and desist letters. However, the scope seems to be continuing to expand, including WP Engine filing an actual lawsuit against Matt Mullenweg and Automattic.

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