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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.
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Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
Senator Jon Ossoff campaigned with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, while Republicans await nominees in runoffs.
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A secret bunker, tunnel and Star of David tell a story of Jewish resistance in a Polish town
A secret bunker and an underground tunnel are among rare findings in a house in southern Poland used by Jews to hide from the Nazis.
Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events
British authorities have blocked a Turkish American streamer Hasan Piker and political commentator Cenk Uygur from entering the U.K.
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Status Update: New stores opening at Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum; UCI lowers MBA tuition
Ralph Lauren in late January opened its first Ralph's Coffee in California.
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You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Medical professionals say moving to music, whether line dancing, tap or more, is a great way for older adults to stay healthier as they age.