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Aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, some passengers fear what awaits back home
Sensational news and memes have fueled anxiety, with many joking online about the ship being sunk.
Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was neither observing the truce nor “even particularly trying to,” adding there had been no calm in front line areas despite a lull…
Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations
Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, its state…
US standoff with Iran deepens and strait remains closed after Trump rejects latest proposal
Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war. Their ceasefire is growing increasingly shaky.
How teens are teaching each other about drugs
Drug education programs letting young people lead are often the most impactful.
5 tips for how to talk to kids about drugs
How do you talk to kids about drugs when you can’t tell them to ‘just say no’?
Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Weeks before his trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would “give me a big, fat hug when I…
Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran’s latest peace proposal, but US stocks hold steady
Oil prices are rising as the Iran war threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market is holding near its record heights.
Last resorts in Primm, the former State Line at California-Nevada border, to close permanently
Primm Valley Resorts was the area's last full-time casino. Whiskey Pete’s closed in December 2024, and Buffalo Bill’s ceased 24-7 operations in July. Owners have a new use in mind…
Orange County’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot
Find how candidates responded to the questions we posed about important issues facing our community — and more.