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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: A woman wears a bag on her shoulder, reading "SHOPLIFTER" on April 10, 2024 in London, England. The Government has announced new plans to crackdown on shoplifting including investment in facial recognition systems and higher penalties for those assaulting retail workers. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Police Video: Thieves Surprised By ‘New Laws’ In Calif. That Make Shoplifting A Felony

Accused shoplifters were startled to learn that they might be slapped with a felony charge after “new laws” went into affect that crack down on low-level theft, according to police footage in California.

FILE - The New York state Assembly Chamber is seen during a legislative session after Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her 2025 executive state budget at the state Capitol, Jan. 16, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday, April 20, that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat unlicensed marijuana stores. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)

NY Legislators Pass $237B Budget Targeting Migrant Influx, Housing Market Boost

A $237 billion state budget that includes measures to encourage home construction and combat unauthorized marijuana stores was approved by New York lawmakers over the weekend.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: A Starbucks customer leaves a Starbucks Coffee shop on January 22, 2015 in San Francisco, California. Starbucks will report first quarter earnings January 22, after the close of the trading day. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Starbucks To Close 7 San Francisco Locations

Starbucks, the well-known coffee company, will be closing seven locations near the downtown San Francisco area due to the company looking to “adjust” its portfolio of stores in the city.