By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Business Writer Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks. Related Articles HOA Homefront: 5 bad pending bills in Sacramento Can I afford assisted living? Retail sales fall modestly in…
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By COLLIN BINKLEY and NICKY FORSTER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s campaign to end “wokeness” in the military is reshaping its relationship with U.S. higher education, breaking off longstanding ties with prestigious universities that have trained generals and admirals while building new bonds with Christian schools and public universities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forged…
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health. Related Articles Nevada debuts public option amid tumultuous federal changes to health care Navigating conversations with…
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By AUDREY McAVOY HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery. It’s part of an effort to use advances in DNA technology to…
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While bargain-minded diners tend to dominate the conversation during OC Restaurant Week (understandably so, as prices continue to soar), the annual ode to Orange County’s culinary landscape also doubles as a chance to splurge a little. Of the 200-plus participating eateries, nearly 50 of them will roll out luxe, multicourse menus that would normally run…
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By JUSTIN SPIKE BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian citizens and seized two armored cars carrying large amounts of cash across Hungary on suspicion of money laundering, officials said Friday. Related Articles Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help Hegseth’s comments are a reminder…
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California’s 2026 Draft Business Plan for high-speed rail is more realistic than its predecessors, but leaves serious unresolved issues. The High-Speed Authority’s leadership lacks the ability to fix this broken program under the current Proposition 1A framework and should either go back to the voters with a new ballot measure or give up. The plan…
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Mother Earth has awakened after a mild-winter snooze. Welcome to springtime in Orange County. The previously monochromatic brush is now green with pops of color. There is increasingly more daylight and therefore more time to play outdoors. And daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, when we move clocks ahead an hour,…
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The Rams are bringing back another key member of their secondary, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with safety Kam Curl, a source confirmed Friday. The deal, reportedly worth $36 million, prevents Curl from testing free agency next week and keeps one of the Rams’ breakout stars of 2025 in the fold. Curl left…
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By CHARLOTTE KRAMON, Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans are getting antsy. As U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff dominates the nation in fundraising and makes his case to voters, three Republicans who want his spot are still competing among themselves for their party’s nomination. This week’s election frenzy in Texas didn’t help. After…
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