By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines. A majority of justices appeared to lean toward a narrow ruling in favor of a Texas man who argued he shouldn’t have been…
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If you are an Angels fan, you have my sympathy. It has been no secret what fans of that team think of its owner. I’ve received plenty of email complaints about Arte Moreno in recent years, and I’m sure I will receive more as a result of this column. I welcome your input. But in…
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Hyundai’s Supernal electric vertical takeoff and landing startup cut 80% of its California workforce last month as it pivots to a long-term strategy for aircraft development, a spokesman said Monday. The company, which moved its headquarters to Irvine from Washington, D.C. in 2023, laid off 296 employees Feb. 27 at Supernal’s Orange County operations along…
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Unfortunately, President Trump listened to the neocons and Benjamin Netanyahu instead of his MAGA base and other voices of caution as he launched a surprise attack on Iran over the weekend. For the second time in nine months, the US Administration used negotiations with Iran as a cover to launch a pre-planned attack. Last week’s…
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By EDITH M. LEDERER UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues, at a turbulent time as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran. Related Articles A Supreme Court case…
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Teen author redefines empowerment Gen Z isn’t waiting for permission to lead, and author and aspiring journalist Kavya Thakrar is proof. With her debut book, “Bows and Ties,” which she published at age 16, the Tustin teen reimagines what empowerment looks like today. Throughout the book, Thakrar weaves together authentic voices from influential women who…
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Mission Viejo resident begins Peace Corps service in Ecuador Madeline Schwarz of Mission Viejo has been accepted into the Peace Corps. Schwarz has left for Ecuador to begin training as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) teacher. Schwarz is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh with a bachelor’s degree in international relations.…
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Apple debuted its iPhone 17e on Monday, March 2, 2026. The iPhone 17e will start at 256GB of storage for $599, the Cupertino company said. (Photo courtesy of Apple) Apple debuted its iPhone 17e on Monday, March 2, 2026. The iPhone 17e will start at 256GB of storage for $599, the Cupertino company said. (Photo…
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By The Associated Press The distinctive buzz of Iranian-designed drones has become a familiar sound in Ukraine over the past four years. Now, it’s increasingly heard across the Persian Gulf as Tehran strikes back with the cheap but effective weapons following the attack by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The Shahed drones have made…
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A rendering of the two-story Spanish-style house that Rebecca Zandovskis and her husband are building on their lot in Altadena. (Courtesy of Genesis Builders) Devang Shah, Jani Zandovskis, Rebecca Zandovskis, Sean Burton, Stephen Ross and Anish Saraiya together during Genesis Builder’s home rebuild press conference in Altadena on Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry,…
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