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FDA’s new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted.
Suspect in antisemitic Colorado firebombing pleads guilty to murder, all other state charges
Mohamed Soliman, 46, faces two life sentences in prison plus 400 years behind bars.
The World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before the big kickoff
Injuries to some of soccer’s biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which starts in five weeks.
Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, May 6
Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, May 6.
Dodgers’ overstuffed starting rotation could require difficult decision soon
With Blake Snell nearing a return from his shoulder issues and Tyler Glasnow’s back spasms not considered serious, the Dodgers could find themselves choosing who to bump from the rotation…
Angels’ Jo Adell still looking to rediscover last year’s power
After hitting 37 homers in 2025, Adell has just four so far this season. He’s getting enough singles to have a higher batting average than last year, but the lack…
Capistrano Valley Christian’s Benjamin Makelela ready for next step in football journey
Makelela signed with Iowa State for football in February after starting to play the sport as a sophomore in high school.
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.
Housing zoning approved for part of Newport Beach Golf Course, opponents still fighting surf park
A group is suing the city from allowing any surf park on the popular Newport Beach Golf Course. On another parcel, housing may be built.
Newport Harbor swimmer Connor Ohl breaks 20 seconds again in 50 freestyle
Swimming roundup: Ohl blazes a 19.90 in the 50 free and sets the league record in the 100 free with a 44.08 to help highlight the meet.