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11 Orange County high school students among 2026 National Merit Scholars
To qualify, students must take the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT as juniors and advance through the semifinalist and finalist categories before competing for the sponsored awards.
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Muhammad Ali’s hometown in Kentucky honors his legacy with a new holiday
Louisville honors Muhammad Ali’s legacy with a ceremony and new "Day of Compassion" event on the 10th anniversary of his death in 2016.
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Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
The SETI Institute confirms the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas is natural and lacks signs of alien technology after extensive radio scans.
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World Athletics honors track and field promoter Al Franken
A special plaque honoring the late meet promoter is unveiled at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
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Dot Cakes, TikTok’s latest dessert obsession, arrive in Orange Couinty
The trend has trickled down to shops across the country, including one of South County's best bakeries.
Social justice scholar named CSUF’s Outstanding Professor
Alison Dover's work is focused on advancing social, racial and economic equity in secondary education classrooms.
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Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market
Polymarket is ending its contract with George Santos as regulators investigate potential insider trading regarding his SOTU attendance bets.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent avoided answering lawmakers about whether President Trump and family still retain IRS tax audit immunity.
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Riviera Country Club takes center stage for U.S. Women’s Open
World No. 1 Nelly Korda comes in as the favorite and Michelle Wie West has joined the field.
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Albano’s Diamond Club: Orange County softball standouts last week
Whittier Christian's Bella Perez is among the selections by Dan Albano for outstanding play in softball last week in the CIF-SS finals.