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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…
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: Alex Palou earns elusive 1st win
Palou gets past pole sitter Felix Rosenqvist on the final round of pit stops and leads the final 30 laps for his first victory in six career starts Long Beach.…
Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 8, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday,…