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- Culture
High school coach names basketball standout Dax Hall the district’s best player
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. – Santa Fe Christian senior Dax Hall is leading the Eagles into the postseason as the top seed in the Open Division following a dominant 25-3 regular season.…
- World
Prince Andrew released on bail following arrest as investigation continues
LONDON (AP) — Police released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from custody Thursday following his arrest, though authorities confirmed an investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein remains active.…
- World
Trump administration plans to build military base for 5,000 troops in Gaza
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is planning to construct a military base in the Gaza Strip capable of housing 5,000 personnel, according to contract records from the Board of Peace obtained by The Guardian.…
- SoCal
Trump administration orders arrests of refugees without green cards after one year in U.S.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal immigration agents to arrest refugees who have not obtained green cards, marking a significant policy shift targeting individuals who entered the Unite…
- Culture
BlackPink makes history as first music artist to reach 100 million YouTube subscribers
SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop sensation BlackPink has become the first musical act in the world to reach 100 million subscribers on YouTube, the group’s management announced.…
- Health
New scientific review finds intermittent fasting no more effective for weight loss
Intermittent fasting does not help overweight or obese adults lose more weight than standard dieting or no structured program at all, according to a new Cochrane review.…
- US
Marshmallow towers and Lady Gaga: Bizarre hiring tests for UK minimum-wage jobs
Young job seekers in the United Kingdom are facing increasingly complex and time-consuming recruitment processes for minimum-wage positions, with some applicants forced to perform unconventional tasks to secure entry-lev…
- Tech
US allies challenge SpaceX dominance with push for independent space access
A growing number of long-standing U.S. allies are investing heavily in domestic space programs to achieve sovereign access to orbit, seeking to reduce their dependence on American and Chinese launch dominance.…
- Business
US used EV market booms as sales of new electric vehicles slump
WASHINGTON – Used electric vehicle sales in the United States surged during the final quarter of 2025, even as the new EV market slumped following the expiration of federal incentive programs.…
- Culture
Stephen Colbert accuses CBS of blocking interview, sparking debate over US election laws
NEW YORK — “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS for blocking a broadcast interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, claiming network lawyers intervened to prevent the segment from airing.…
- SoCal
San Diego DA Blasts Lax Oversight After Former Director Accused of Embezzlement
SAN DIEGO — San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan criticized county officials for "systemic failures" in oversight after a former nonprofit executive was charged with embezzling more than $134,000 in public funds.…
- Health
Cancer vaccine breakthrough: Nanoparticle structure, not just ingredients, found to drive effectiveness
CHICAGO — Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered that the physical arrangement of vaccine components can significantly impact their effectiveness, according to a study published Feb.…
- Culture
Nevada sues betting market Kalshi, sparking legal clash with Trump administration
LAS VEGAS — Nevada gaming regulators and the state’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi on Tuesday, alleging the company is operating an unlicensed sportsbook in violation of state law.…
- World
Malaysia floods wash away Ramadan preparations ahead of holy month of fasting
IPOH, Malaysia — Flash floods triggered by continuous heavy rain devastated parts of Ipoh on Feb. 16, leaving families in distress just days before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.…
- World
Eight killed in California avalanche as experts cite climate change impact
At least eight skiers are dead and one remains missing following an avalanche in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.…
- US
US scientific ‘brain drain’ under Trump stalled superbug research
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning in April 2025 regarding antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" that cause more than 3 million infections and 48,000 deaths annually in the Unite…
- Politics
Israel tightens West Bank control, challenging Trump’s stance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel has taken aggressive steps in recent days to tighten its control over the occupied West Bank, implementing unilateral policies that analysts describe as a major shift toward annexation.…
- Houston
IKEA announces plans to open 10 new stores across the U.S. by 2026
Swedish furniture giant IKEA will open 10 new locations across the United States by 2026, according to the company’s "2025 Annual Report" released Feb. 17.…
- US
Delta flight makes emergency landing after unruly passenger causes mid-air chaos
HOUSTON – A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to return to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff Monday morning following a passenger’s disruptive behavior.…
- SoCal
California school district mass layoffs of teachers and staff spark union backlash
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) will lay off more than 27 full-time employees by the end of the 2025-2026 school year, citing a reduction in specific services.…
- US
EPA to scrap legal basis for climate rules, sparking Supreme Court battle
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to revoke its "endangerment finding," the landmark legal foundation that grants the U.S.…
- Politics
Bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote clears 50-vote threshold in Senate
WASHINGTON — A Republican-led bill requiring proof of American citizenship for voter registration has secured more than 50 supporters in the Senate, according to a report from NBC News.…
- Politics
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life for Insurrection Plot
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison with hard labor for leading an insurrection during a failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024.…
- Politics
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life for insurrection
SEOUL — A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Wednesday for his role in a failed martial law declaration last December.…
- Politics
Early voting begins in Texas Senate primary as Stephen Colbert fundraises for Democrat
AUSTIN, Texas – Early voting began this week in the Democratic primary for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, a closely watched race that has recently drawn a surge of national media attention.…