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Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was neither observing the truce nor “even particularly trying to,” adding there had been no calm in front line areas despite a lull…
Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Weeks before his trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would “give me a big, fat hug when I…
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding President Donald Trump’s request to stop and during a 72-hour ceasefire.
Why did California home-price gains shrink?
California's gains in home prices shrank by 73% – that's a 1.9% increase last year vs. averaging 7.2% increases throughout 2019 to 2024.
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
The American Academy of Pediatrics said recess is crucial for good health and grades and should be part of the school day for all students.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company’s digital defense
Google said it disrupted a criminal group’s attempt to use AI to exploit another company’s previously unknown digital vulnerability.
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
A CA man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Trump pleaded not guilty.
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Felix Rosenqvist leads qualifying
Rosenqvist turns a lap of 1:07.4635 to edge Pato O’Ward for the top starting spot, with Alex Palou set to start third.
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Acura, Lexus break through in IMSA
Renger van der Zande and Nick Yelloly deliver Acura’s long-awaited win. Aaron Telitz and Benjamin Pedersen end Lexus’ two-year GTD drought.
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Rosenqvist posts best finish, Brabham wins Stadium Super Trucks race
Felix Rosenqvist turns his pole into a runner-up finish, his best result in seven starts at Long Beach. Matt Brabham captures Stadium Super Trucks Race 2, while Tom Sargent sweeps…