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World Cup: U.S. has plenty to play for against Türkiye
The USMNT enters Thursday's Group D finale in Inglewood having qualified for the Round of 32, but could become the first American team to sweep its group stage.
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Sand toy boxes popping up at OC beaches, with latest added in San Clemente
Sand toys left behind are finding new children to play with them in an initiative that is adding community toy boxes at beaches.
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Fullerton Museum hosts series on art and architecture in ancient Mexico
The Fullerton Museum Center is presenting “Sips and Stories: Art and Architecture of Ancient Mexico,” a four-part lecture series that is more like a chill hangout then a history lesson.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
It targets companies like Marathon and Circle K for allegedly violating antitrust laws with Kalibrate, a fuel-pricing software.
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Man awarded $6.5 million for 2020 clash with LAPD after Lakers NBA Finals win
Jurors returned their verdict Tuesday, June 23, finding the city and Officer Alexander Alvarez liable for assault, battery and violations of Vera's constitutional rights.
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Trump is frustrated gasoline prices don’t mirror oil’s decline. Experts say it’s not that simple
U.S. gasoline prices decreased an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran. But they’re not falling…
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia’s next president. Electoral authorities announced his victory on Wednesday after a close runoff election on Sunday.
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It’ll soon be pay-to-park at the Irvine Great Park
Officials expect the paid parking program, which will provide revenue to the city, to go live by either late 2026 or early 2027.
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White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisis
The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as…
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California lawmakers consider a bill to fast-track adoptions for abused animals
Animals held in shelters for long periods of time 'puts a roadblock to their recovery,' says Assemblymember Matt Haney.