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Wall Street mixed, oil prices jump as Trump calls Iran’s response to peace deal ‘unacceptable’
Markets hovered near recent records while oil rose following President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s response to a US deal.
Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom
Republicans returning to Washington face questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for Trump’s ballroom.
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
Republicans are creating headaches for election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway.
2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after being evacuated from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak.
Iran and the US are at an impasse ahead of Trump’s China trip
Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war. Their ceasefire is growing increasingly shaky.
Corona del Mar, University, Woodbridge earn high seeds for CIF-SS boys tennis playoffs
Corona del Mar, University and Woodbridge top the draw for the CIF-SS Division 1 team playoffs.
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Connor Ohl, Newport Harbor
The Newport Harbor swimmer is the Orange County boys athlete of the week.
Newport Coast estate linked to NBA star Zach LaVine lists for $40 million
While a private trust bought the estate in 2023, the two-time NBA All-Star has occasionally shared glimpses of the property on social media.
JSerra softball tops Orange Lutheran again for share of first place
Liliana Escobar pitches a three-hitter with 13 strikeouts to help JSerra tie Orange Lutheran atop the Trinity League standings.
Nick’s Restaurant to open new concept at River Street Marketplace
A new anchor tenant with a big name is set to open a brand new idea inside the indoor-outdoor complex.