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‘Love Island USA’ is coming to movie theaters for one night only
Here’s where to watch the June 22 episode on the big screen across Southern California.
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
Israelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man:…
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Final Orange County DA harassment lawsuit settles for $100,000
Ex-Orange County Public Defender Mohammad Abuershaid accepted the settlement in his claim he was defamed by former prosecutor Gary LoGalbo, who was best man at the wedding of District Attorney…
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SoCal Burger Week makes its Orange County debut
The annual ode to burgers will feature a slew of Orange County spots this year.
Sweden requires public workers to report migrants not authorized to live there
Sweden's parliament has passed a law requiring public sector workers to report unauthorized migrants to the police. Critics argue it creates a climate of fear and harms migrants' health.
Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy. But oil won't simply start flowing through…
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World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast
FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup called for a review official to be removed for appearing to make a white supremacist sign.
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Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
As World Cup teams establish training bases across the US, communities far from the host cities are embracing the international spotlight.
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
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Santa Anita consensus picks for Monday, June 15, 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 Monday,…