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Rams finalizing blockbuster trade for All-Pro DE Myles Garrett in exchange for Jared Verse
Garrett was the NFL's defensive player of the year in 2025, breaking the league's sacks record.
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Free fun things to do in June in Southern California
The weather is warming up, so get out and have some free fun!
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Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.
Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup
His latest collection is called “Calados del Alma” or “Cutouts of the Soul.”
FIFA says match tempo, and limiting time-wasting, will be point of emphasis at World Cup
FIFA’s on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously.
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An ‘occupational hazard’: Even in California, women in elected office face more abuse than men
Women experience both higher numbers and higher severities of threats than their male counterparts.
How AI could help save lives this hurricane season
Here's what AI means for the 2026 hurricane season.
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Jurupa Valley transgender athlete AB Hernandez wins 2 girls’ titles at state track meet
Under CIF policy, transgender athletes who place at the state championships receive medals but do not displace cisgender girls in the final standings.
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A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?
A robot piloted by a University of New Hampshire lab offers a glimpse of the possibilities for machines that can serve as elder companions.
Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Environmentalists say their arrival signals the lagoon's health and suitability as a feeding ground.