Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now ALL-COUNTY GIRLS SWIMMING TEAM 2025 Santa Margarita’s Teagan O’Dell races to a Division 1 record in the 200-yard individual medley at the CIF-SS swimming championships at Mt. SAC on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She touched in 1:53.43. (Courtesy of Alex Tolkachev) GIRLS SWIMMER…
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By JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss played a role in his shooting death in Texas, authorities said Thursday, walking back a previous statement about the potential motive. Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor…
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By Elizabeth Renter, NerdWallet Buying a home is no walk in the park— and in today’s market, it’s especially challenging for first-time buyers. Although inflation-adjusted list prices decreased slightly in the first quarter of 2025, interest rates rose. For the vast majority of first-time home buyers who depend on a loan for their home purchase,…
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a short amount of time. In just the past four years, more than 75 new EV models have hit the market, giving consumers more choices than ever—whether they’re looking for a family-friendly SUV, a compact commuter, or a fully loaded luxury ride. And with fuel savings,…
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By JOHN LEICESTER OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — The D-Day generation, smaller in number than ever, is back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 years ago. World War II veterans, now mostly centenarians, have returned with the same message they fought for then: Freedom is worth defending. In what…
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By BERNARD CONDON, Associated Press Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker fell sharply Thursday as investors feared his dispute with President Donald Trump will hurt the company. Tesla closed down more than 14% as a disagreement over the U.S. president’s budget bill turned nasty. After Musk said that Trump wouldn’t haven’t gotten elected without his help,…
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By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press A fuel leak and several improperly installed parts were found inside the engine of an American Airlines plane that caught fire after the plane landed in Denver in March, according to a new report released Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board said one part inside the right engine of the…
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Victims of the Los Angeles County wildfires can get cash for up to three months of mortgage payments under a new program unveiled Thursday by state and local leaders in Altadena. Under California Housing Finance Agency’s new $105 million mortgage assistance program, qualifying residents can get grants for up to $20,000. “You don’t have to…
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As California Gov. Gavin Newsom pursues the early phases of what looks like a 2028 presidential campaign, he’s running afoul of two realities about his present office: One is that no California governor can hide for long from any issue affecting the state. It’s too big for that and governors – unlike U.S. senators –…
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By VASILISA STEPANENKO PRYLUKY, Ukraine (AP) — At least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed Thursday in a nighttime Russian drone attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky, officials said. Related Articles How many hostages are left in Gaza? Governments scramble to understand Trump’s latest travel ban before…
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