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Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
The jury found both Meta and Google-owned YouTube liable and awarded the woman $6 million in total damages.
Suspension lifted on Anaheim Global hospital, allowing ambulances to transport patients there
The facility's designation as an emergency receiving center was suspended by the county Health Care Agency in May for undisclosed reasons.
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Federal attorney: Feds not responsible for Adelanto ICE detention conditions
The argument came in a hearing for a lawsuit alleging inhumane conditions at Adelanto.
California scientists develop way to forecast when coastal landslides are imminent
The proof-of-concept research could lead to an early warning system for the public.
Both engines flamed out before small jet crashed in June on Texas highway, according to NTSB report
Pilots had looked for a field or other flat areas to land prior to the crash, but were told by air traffic controllers there were none nearby.
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Top 5 storylines for Edison’s Battle at the Beach passing tournament
Dan Albano previews Edison's passing tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Two former Apple employees who now work for OpenAI are also named as defendants.
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2 sex offenders who prompted push to reform elderly parole law die within weeks of each other
Cody Woodson Klemp and Charles William Mix of the Inland Empire both died in prison, having been rejected for early release under California's elderly parole law.
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Man who organized U.S.-to-Canada long-haul drug transports gets 20 years in prison
Guramrit Sidhu nicknamed "King" — orchestrated the distribution of eight separate drug loads, totaling nearly 1,150 pounds of methamphetamine and 765 pounds of cocaine.
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Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
The formal withdrawal comes two days after Platner said he would quit the race, facing an allegation of sexual assault that he has denied.