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Notable transfers for Orange County football, July 10
More than 20 players are on Dan Albano's list of transfers to watch in Orange County football.
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Ghanaian influencer Abu Trica is extradited over romance scam targeting older Americans
Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
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Is buying a home still the way to wealth? Some young Americans aren’t sure
The fast-rising costs of owning a home have some young Americans questioning whether buying a house is still a good investment.
Rising beef prices hit all-time highs as national cattle herds shrink
The cost of ground beef has already surpassed all-time highs twice this year, and cattle ranchers and beef market experts alike doubt it’ll be the last.
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First look inside Gordon Ramsay gastropub coming to Downtown Disney
The ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ celebrity chef is gearing up to open the Carnaby restaurant and bar.
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BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has new chicken sandwiches
The Huntington Beach chain has refreshed its crispy chicken lineup with customizable sandwiches and a new take on Korean chicken.
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Passenger was injured after being partially sucked out of plane on takeoff from Greece
A Ryanair passenger was treated for injuries after being partially sucked out of a broken window during a flight from Greece to Germany on Friday.
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Fatal shooting during Houston traffic stop renews public scrutiny of ICE
ICE faces scrutiny after a fatal Houston shooting. Witnesses dispute agency claims that the victim rammed an officer during a traffic stop.
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
Telemundo points to Nielsen ratings to show that roughly half the World Cup viewers in the US have watched at least some matches in Spanish.
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One big way to save money at the 2026 OC Fair is to buy your tickets now
The OC Fair runs July 17-Aug. 16, but if you want to save on admission, get your tickets before the fair opens.