Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak town as haze reaches critical level
The Air Pollutant Index in Serian surged to 521 on Friday, exceeding the emergency threshold.
Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite
Despite fluctuations in interest, bobbleheads remain a cherished part of American culture.
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Costa Mesa leaders update required housing plan but question effectiveness of state methods
Attorney General Rob Bonta sued Costa Mesa and four other cities in July for failing to meet state-mandated housing goals. The approved housing plan should address that.
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Alexander: USC, UCLA in the Big Ten didn’t have to happen
Two developments the last week, actually, remind us that the demise of the legacy Pac-12 began with the L.A. schools' defections.
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High school football: Your guide to Friday night’s Week 2 games in SoCal
What will happen this week under the Friday Night Lights in Southern California. SCNG will get you prepared for all of the action.
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Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’
The war has cost over $37.5 billion and 18 U.S. service members' lives.
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Here’s what beer is the most popular in every state
Are Americans drinking more or less alcohol in 2026?
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Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The decision follows a June Supreme Court ruling that removed limits on how much parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law
North Carolina allows jilted spouses to sue third parties responsible for marriage breakups.
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Widow of airman killed in Mideast is upset she was told Iran wasn’t a war while sorting out benefits
She voiced frustration at being told by a military officer that her husband was ineligible for those benefits because “we were not at war.”