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NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company.
Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000. The health ministry reports this despite a fragile ceasefire.
China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
The White House says China agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping.
Map: California’s biggest wildfire of the year burning in the Channel Islands
The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday, the National Park Service said.
Will White House correspondents’ dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’
Weeks after what prosecutors say was an attempt to kill President Trump, the White House correspondents' dinner hasn't been rescheduled.
CIF-SS baseball playoffs: Orange County schedule for the next round
The schedule for the Orange County teams with playoff games Tuesday, May 19.
Irvine considers auditing several projects to explain its multi-million dollar budget deficit
"We just want to make sure we look at all the items that got us to that situation," one councilmember says.
‘A nightmare to think about.’ Driving behavior may be early warning sign of dementia
It may pre-date major signs of dementia that are more noticeable.
Congo will open 3 Ebola treatment centers as a rare strain spreads
Congo's health minister announced the opening of three treatment centers for Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri region amid an outbreak.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips. Rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war have pushed up airfares and associated fees…