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US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
U.S. immigration officials have quietly lifted a hold on green card and visa applications for doctors from three dozen countries. The move means physicians whose cases have been paused for…
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
Fears about security amid the war with Ukraine and signs of domestic discontent are casting a shadow over Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 8, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday,…
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits
Nintendo has reported its annual profit surged 52% from the previous year, lifted by solid sales of its Switch 2 machines and software.
Lakers have contained Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but it hasn’t been enough
The Lakers have limited the reigning league MVP to 40 points through the first two games of their second-round playoff series, but they still lost each game by 18 points.
It’s time for the free Rancho Fiesta Days at Heritage Hill
The event in Lake Forest will include riding, roping and more.
Does Disneyland need a super app?
Disney is exploring a mobile app that combines theme parks, movies, streaming services, cruises, hotels, video games and shopping all in one place.
Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats in a bid to bring down grocery prices,
What we don’t know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory
Countries are preparing to manage 140 people on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, but much is still unknown.
Strangers to family: Southern California senior citizens lean into home-sharing
Programs matching senior homeowners and renters are rising in popularity, chipping away at a shortage of housing inventory.