Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Pulte should start firing intelligence community officials, Trump says in a new interview
President Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to start firing national security officials. The Republican president says in an interview with The Wall Street…
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics
The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere.
Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies
FIFA has planned opening ceremonies for each host nation, with curtain-raisers ahead of games in the United States and Canada as well.
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Decades-old El Torito restaurant in Irvine closes
The closure brings the total number of operating Orange County El Torito locations to two.
Fullerton Arboretum’s apiary is abuzz with opportunities for research … and honey
Students study aspects of honey bee behavior; the honey is used by a local social enterprise restaurant.
More than half of Latin Americans deported from US to Congo are now back home
More than half the 15 Latin Americans deported to Congo under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown have returned to their home countries.
Former supermodel Carré Otis files Paris rape complaint against ex-Elite boss
The complaint alleges Otis was raped and trafficked as a minor while living in Marie’s apartment in 1986.
Anthropic urges a way to pause AI development as risks grow with the tech advances
Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems. The company behind the Claude chatbot says the technology is improving so…
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries…
Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
News
Removal of toxic chemicals from GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove is delayed
"Once a removal date is confirmed, advance notice will be provided to the community with important information, including the potential odors during the activity," according to a statement from the…