By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 6,159 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Iran’s currency, the rial,…
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A wave park approved in Newport Beach will be up for another vote, whether the council changes its mind tonight, Jan. 27, or the public has its say in a future election The City Council approved the Snug Harbor Surf Park to replace part of the Newport Beach Golf Course in October, a plan opposed…
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ARIVACA, Ariz. (AP) — One person was shot and in critical condition Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the U.S.- Mexico border, authorities in Arizona said. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it was working with the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection in response to the shooting in Arivaca, Arizona,…
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By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two Iranian-backed militias in the Mideast are signaling their willingness to launch new attacks, likely trying to back Iran, as officials acknowledged the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier to the region Monday. President Donald Trump ordered the carriers to move to the Middle East as…
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With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, I’m on the lookout for a nosh that is scrumptious and easy to prepare. White cheddar cheese topped with wine-soaked cherries andherbs is the perfect answer. The dried cherries need to soak in a mixture of wine, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, herbs de Provence and salt for 2 to 7…
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer UPS is planning to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the package delivery company continues with its turnaround efforts and reducing the number of Amazon shipments that it handles. Related Articles Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce, as part of broader restructuring that arrives as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence. In a Tuesday securities filing, San Francisco-based Pinterest said it was making these cuts to support “transformation initiatives” — which include reallocating…
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By ERIC TUCKER and BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October sued the federal government on Tuesday, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manifestly unlawful U.S. military campaign.” The lawsuit is thought to be the first wrongful…
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By ISABELLA O’MALLEY Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations. Related Articles Trump signs executive order taking over LA County wildfire rebuilding process Big Bear bald eagle couple welcomes second egg in three days Paralyzing winter storms put a…
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The Orange County boys athlete of the week: Name: Jayden Mysin School: Aliso Niguel Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Noteworthy: He scored 77 points over three wins for the Wolverines. In Sea View League games, Mysin, a 6-3 guard, scored 22 points against El Toro and 33 points against Mission Viejo. He finished the week with…
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