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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The FDA approved Merck's Lipfendra, a noninjectable pill that blocks the PCSK9 protein to drastically lower bad cholesterol.
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Man dies from apparent gunshot wound in Valencia Park neighborhood
The shooting occurred on 58th Street about 4:50 p.m. Wednesday.
AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says
A Meta Oversight Board study shows AI models like Anthropic's Claude are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide.
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Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has convened leaders from over 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration’s latest effort to quell what it calls “left-wing” political terrorism.
Play inside or out? How to manage poor air quality with kids
The lungs are larger, as a proportion of body size, in babies and toddlers than in adults. When kids inhale the same amount of polluted air as adults, they're more…
Puerto Rico announces emergency water rationing as drought worsens
Puerto Rico is imposing water rationing measures as a drought grips the U.S. territory, worsening chronic water shortages that have forced the governor to declare a state of emergency.
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British Open: DeChambeau finds a strategy that works for him
The American, panned by Nick Faldo for how he plays links golf, is one shot behind leaders Dan Brown and Sungjae Im after the first round at Royal Birkdale.
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Drummond: As candidates start to file for Nov. 3, a look at local primary voting
Jim Drummond is a longtime Yorba Linda resident. He regularly gives his take on local issues.
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Dunn: Newport Harbor hosts summer tournament that bears name of NBA legend.
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.