Analysis
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Sunny Hills boys volleyball finishes strong to beat Crossroads in semifinals
Sunny Hills wins the five-set battle and moves on to face Royal in the CIF-SS Division 4 championship game.
Santa Margarita boys lacrosse sticks to plan, beats St. Margaret’s in semifinals
Santa Margarita pulls away in the second half to earn a showdown with No. 1 seed Loyola in the CIF-SS Division 1 final.
US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
The Trump administration is conducting a review of the 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, the State Department said.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Trump said Friday that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them.
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.
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
The goal is to create a set of norms informed by various faiths.
Florida man and ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer ‘Hullo’ arrested for possession of child abuse material
A Florida man and social media "looksmaxxer" influencer with more than 350,000 followers on TikTok has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Black Hills drilling project canceled after backlash from tribes
Groups opposed the project because of its proximity to a sacred site called Pe’Sla, a meadow in the Black Hills where Sioux tribes hold ceremonies and pray throughout the year.
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…
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