India’s IndiGo airline is buying 500 passenger jets from European planemaker Airbus, the two companies said Monday, in a record-setting order that underscores surging demand for air travel fueled by the country’s economic growth. IndiGo, India’s dominant carrier, is buying the narrow-body A320 aircraft in what the companies said was the single biggest purchase agreement…
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This May, the Biden administration extended a reprieve to the 76,000 Afghans it evacuated from Kabul two years ago: They will be able to stay in America for another two years. Some may think that Afghan immigrants/refugees like myself should be happy—even grateful—for this news. But as we approach World Refugee Day on June 20th, that is…
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Multinational companies including Amazon, Marriott and Hilton pledged Monday to hire more than 13,000 refugees, including Ukrainian women who have fled the war with Russia, over the next three years in Europe. Just ahead of World Refugee Day on Tuesday, more than 40 corporations say they will hire, connect to work or train a total of…
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An armed man was shot by at least one deputy on Monday, June 19, in a Diamond Bar neighborhood, authorities said. The suspect was hospitalized with his condition unknown. No deputy was injured in the confrontation at Diamond Bar Boulevard and Crooked Creek Drive, said Deputy Miguel Meza, a sheriff’s spokesman. The Sheriff’s Department received…
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Irvine is considering a workaround after a federal judge dealt a blow to the city’s plans to go all-electric for most new buildings. In late March, the City Council unanimously voted to go all-electric in new construction in the city, with some exceptions. Then, a federal appeals court in April ruled that the city of…
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Rumor has it teenagers only worry about their phones and their friends. But what if they worry about money, too? Research from the 2022 Junior Achievement Teens & Personal Finance Survey found that over 54% of teens feel unprepared for their financial futures. One way parents could help their kids feel more prepared is by…
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For Cal State Fullerton alumnus Rick Jones, his journey to finding his calling in life took a long, but not uncommon path. Now equipped with his bachelor’s degree from CSUF, the Titan alum is working with Homeboy Industries to help the youth of Los Angeles find their own paths to success. Jones grew up in…
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The Angels placed third baseman Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a bruised left wrist. A corresponding move will be made before the Angels return to action on Tuesday against the Dodgers. Rendon was hit by a pitch on Thursday. He was listed as day to day over the weekend,…
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For this Tuscan-style chicken and penne pasta dish, lots of garlic and lemon juice bring an appealing flavor personality. The chicken breasts are dredged with flour and pan-fried, then later cut into diagonal slices. Once cooked the chicken is removed from the skillet and the sauce-making begins by patiently cooking the 12 garlic cloves and…
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Construction walls have returned to Mickey’s Toontown just a few months after the themed land reopened following a yearlong refurbishment to address persistent problems in the popular kiddie playland. The recently refreshed Mickey’s Toontown that reopened in mid-March at the Anaheim theme park has undergone a series of tuneups and touch-ups in the ensuing months…
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