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Gas pumps up LA-Orange County inflation to 23-month high
Inflation in Los Angeles and Orange counties hit a 23-month high in April as a war-fueled gas-price surge hit consumers' wallets.
Habit Burger & Grill has a dude ranch for dudes who love ranch
The Irvine-based burger chain is offering its loyalty members the chance to win a "Yelllowstone"-style experience in Pioneertown.
Disneyland pays $56,000 settlement for modified Autopia engines
The Anaheim theme park is working on the design, engineering and testing of a fully electric ride vehicle prototype for the the 1955 opening day attraction.
Ohana Festival 2026: Tyler Childers, Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder & Friends to headline
Presale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 14, with a public on-sale to follow if tickets remain.
Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping deep differences over Iran war from overshadowing China summit
President Trump is set to leave for Beijing for high-stakes talks with President Xi Jinping. The focus is on keeping trade relations stable.
Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply
The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of bunker fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon to quit direct talks with Israel
Hezbollah's leader urged Lebanon to withdraw from direct talks with Israel. Naim Kassem urged on "indirect negotiations" instead.
Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe
Two national agencies named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as a suspect in a major graft investigation.
Wall Street falls from its records as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
Sudden stops for technology stocks and rising oil prices are slowing Wall Street’s record-breaking run.
Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case
A judge has ruled that Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors following his March arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.