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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…
The best free summer events across Southern California
Visit museums, watch movies, catch a band performance or take a dance lesson. There's plenty of free things to do across the region.
This year’s most endangered historic places nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for all
The National Trust for Historic Preservation released its annual list of the most endangered historic places, including Stonewall.
US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid ‘shoot and scoot’ drill
US Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a HIMARS launcher near Mount Fuji in Japan, highlighting an increasingly important weapon system.
Residents of Lithuania’s capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO’s eastern jitters
Lithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus.
CSUF economists forecast an uncertain economy with some bright spots
Anil Puri and Mira Farka presented their forecast for the global, U.S., California and Orange County economies on April 29.
In Iran’s capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance. This comes as Trump threatens he could restart the war.