Tua Tagovailoa’s arm strength has become the hottest topic surrounding him in this key offseason for the Miami Dolphins quarterback. Whether he possesses the necessary deep passing ability to make all the throws required of him to succeed in the NFL heading into Year 3 is the biggest question on analysts’ minds. He’s sponsored by…
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By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and LARRY NEUMEISTER | Associated Press NEW YORK — Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for stealing book proceeds from Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame as he represented her in courtrooms and cable news programs during her legal battles with then-President Donald…
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The latest member of the billionaire club is a slam dunk. LeBron James, the prolific four-time NBA champion whose business ventures include a multi-purpose entertainment company, is officially a billionaire, Forbes reported Thursday. James boasts pretax earnings of $1.2 billion, according to Forbes, making him the first active NBA player to reach the billionaire threshold.…
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Last October, after nearly 62 years of marriage, Huntington Beach homeowner Patricia Fisher lost her husband. She also lost some of their retirement income with his passing. Fisher needed to paint her home, repair termite damage and repair cupboards and a shower. She also needed some extra cash. “The inflation part is huge,” said Fisher.…
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Rancho Alamitos High handed diplomas to its graduating class on Wednesday, June 1. The commencement featured cheering families and smiling grads as the seniors marked the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures. Theresa Nguyen takes a selfie with her friend Vivian Lam during Rancho Alamitos High’s graduation ceremonies…
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The UCLA baseball team’s bid for its first appearance in the College World Series since 2013 begins Friday with its first game in the regional round against Florida State. UCLA (38-22, 19-11 Pac-12), the No. 2 seed in the Auburn Region, draws No. 3 seed Florida State (33-23) to open the four-team, double-elimination regional hosted…
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By KEVIN FREKING | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House is swiftly working to put its stamp on gun legislation in response to mass shootings in Texas and New York by 18-year-old assailants who used semi-automatic rifles to kill 31 people, including 19 children. Debate on the legislation came as the the White House announced…
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The controversial Splash Mountain rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will reopen in 2024 with a new theme based on “The Princess and the Frog,” according to the voice actress who played the starring role in the 2009 Disney animated film. Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose, who voiced Princess Tiana in the movie,…
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Friends of Canyon Hills Library are sponsoring a two-day “flash sale” from 10 a.m., to 4 p.m. on June 9 and 10 at the Canyon Hills Branch. The sale features a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages as well as a big selection of large print books, classics, cookbooks and puzzles.…
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An Amazon Fresh supermarket opened Thursday, June 2 in Huntington Beach featuring the company’s “Just Walk Out” technology. The 35,000-square-foot store at 6911 Warner Ave is the company’s 15th Southern California location. Amazon says the store will add hundreds of local jobs to the economy with a starting wage of $16.40 hourly. Three other Amazon…
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