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Spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA’s Webb telescope
The image released this week depicts the Messier 77 galaxy 45 million light-years away.
Four people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
A Florida jury has convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
Galaxy finding their footing as 3-game trip begins in Atlanta
The Galaxy have started to develop a rhythm and will now look to continue their good fortune heading into a three-game road trip.
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.
All-County boys wrestling: Max Murillo is the OC wrestler of the year
The Esperanza junior, who repeated as a CIF-SS champion and advanced to CIF State Championships, leads the Orange County selections for the 2025-26 season.
Orange County baseball Top 25: Trabuco Hills enters the Top 10
Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach remain in the top two spots in the Orange County baseball Top 25, while Trabuco Hills continues its climb in the rankings.
A year in, what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list? And what has he done so far?
While Pope Francis opened his pontificate with a flurry of reforms and appointments, Pope Leo XIV has taken his time to find his footing.
‘Gas station heroin’ still widely available at vape shops, despite bans
Columnist Teri Sforza writes: Researchers warn... that bans do little to address addiction while moving users to back streets and the black market.
FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final
FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New…
Supernal taps new tech chief to revitalize Irvine-based flying vehicle startup
In a year, Supernal laid off nearly 400 workers while it paused aircraft programs in order to evaluate next steps.