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FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America.
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Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, June 3
Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, June 3
In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun
Authorities have found that many lakes and streams do not meet standards for swimming, drinking or aquatic life.
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the…
Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women’s health worldwide
French Gates aims to highlight underfunded areas and inspire other donors to join her efforts.
9 killed in strikes in Gaza overnight, hospital says
At least nine people have been killed in Israeli overnight strikes in Gaza, according to local hospitals. The Palestinians were killed at least four separate strikes in Gaza City, with…
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
His wife and daughter already had begun funeral rituals, believing he was dead.
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SCNG wins 4 awards for housing coverage in wildfires’ aftermath
The NAREE awards come one month after SCNG was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
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Trump says Reflecting Pool work is done and it’s set to be filled with water
Trump's administration says the pool has been painted “American flag blue” and is set to be filled with water by Sunday.
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French Open: Andreeva beats Kostyuk to reach 1st Grand Slam final
The Russian teen prevails 6-1, 6-3 over her Ukrainian opponent, who had a 16-match winning streak on clay and leaves the court without a post-match handshake.