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2026 California treasurer candidates share ideas for financing affordable housing
Six people are running to replace termed-out Treasurer Fiona Ma in the June 2 primary election.
Netanyahu’s coalition alliances with religious parties put his reelection at risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties is proving to be a liability ahead of elections.
Rare 111-acre Bradbury Estates ranch seeks $10.5M ahead of auction
Held by the same family for three generations, this guard-gated foothills compound will sell to the highest bidder live from London next month.
Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer
Multiple businesses are seizing on the opportunity to join in — and profit from — the World Cup festivities.
Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out ‘Happy Birthday America!’ rickshaws
In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”
US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
The Trump administration is expected to announce a criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. That's according to two people familiar with the matter.
California turns to AI as whale deaths spike
The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away.
Demand soars for Israel’s battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite condemnation of its war conduct, particularly in Gaza.
Woman shot, killed at Anaheim house; suspect arrested
Police took a 38-year-old man into custody after a minor use of force and found a gun in the front yard of the home.
For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
The early Republican race to succeed President Donald Trump in just over two years' time seems to already be playing out in one of the most public forums possible: the…