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House rejects Smithsonian women’s museum bill after GOP bans ‘biological men’ from exhibits
The revised bill bans a “diversity” of views and gives President Donald Trump the final say on where the museum would be located.
Major donor seeks $1 million refund as pro-Matt Mahan committee shuts down
The developments add to a difficult final stretch for Mahan, who remains behind several Democrats and Republicans competing for two November runoff spots.
Artist JR, the ‘French Banksy’ creates a ‘cave’ installation over Paris’ oldest bridge
The oldest bridge in Paris looked Thursday as if it had been swallowed by a mountain.
Man gets 25-to-life for killing OC jail inmate who vomited near him
In all, there were 65 kicks to the victim's head, a sheriff's sergeant testified.
Seniors begin to close their high school chapters
Graduation season in Orange County has commenced with the first high school seniors taking to the stage to accept their diplomas in front of cheering families and friends.
Chargers announce coaching staff promotions, fellowships for 2026
Steve Clinkscale, Shane Day and three other assistant coaches get new titles for the upcoming season.
What Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal means for homelessness funding
The candidates for California governor also weigh in on how to prevent people from becoming unhoused in the first place.
SEC chief Atkins pumps the brakes on prediction-market funds
The agency is weighing how far the $15 trillion ETF wrapper can stretch.
Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher
The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing shows no signs of coming back.
Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood
A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods.