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Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map
Texas legislators have passed a new congressional map drawn at the behest of United States President Donald Trump, aiming to flip five Democratic-held US House seats in next year’s midterm elections. The map was approved by the Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives, despite objections from Democratic lawmakers. Representative John Bucy, a Democrat, criticized the map, […]
Tsunami waves reach US states of Hawaii, California after Russian quake
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves that have hit parts of Russia, Japan, and the United States. The quake, which occurred 136km (84 miles) east of the coastal city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, has raised concerns about the potential impact on coastal communities. Tsunami waves have reached California and […]
California Prepares for Potentially Severe Wildfire Season
As the United States enters its hottest months of the year, fire officials and scientists are bracing for wildfire activity to ramp up in California. Despite a relatively mild season so far, experts warn that the state’s dry vegetation and hot temperatures create a high risk for devastating fires. “We’ve had a number of small-to-medium-sized […]
Teddy Bear Made from Fake Human Skin Leads to California Arrest
A 23-year-old man, Hector Corona Villanueva, has been arrested in California after police say he staged a “macabre teddy bear” made to look as if it were constructed from human flesh at a petrol station. The bear’s discovery led to a police investigation and a coroner’s examination of the item, while the petrol station was […]
Immigration Raids California Cannabis Farms, Protests Erupts
A farmworker died after a raid by US immigration agents at a cannabis farm in California, where hundreds of workers were arrested. The raids, conducted at two cannabis farms in Carpinteria and Camarillo, resulted in the detention of approximately 200 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally. Jaime Alanis, a worker at Glass House […]
Jake Paul Triumphs Over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Bout
Celebrity boxer Jake Paul has emerged victorious in his cruiserweight fight against former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92. The 10-round fight took place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, marking Paul’s triumphant return to the ring seven months after his notable bout […]
Tragedy on Lake Tahoe: Lives Lost in Devastating Boat Accident
A devastating incident occurred on Lake Tahoe, California, when a 27-foot Chris-Craft boat capsized in a sudden and intense storm, resulting in multiple fatalities and missing persons. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday, June 21, 2025, near D.L. Bliss State Park, leaving the community in shock and grief. The US Coast Guard received a distress call […]
S’ Court Sides with Fuel Producers in California Emissions Dispute
The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of fuel producers challenging California’s vehicle emissions standards, allowing their lawsuit to proceed. The court’s 7-2 decision overturned a lower court’s dismissal of the lawsuit, which was filed by Valero Energy’s Diamond Alternative Energy and fuel industry groups. The dispute revolves around an exception granted to […]
Doctor to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry’s Ketamine-Related Death
A California doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine, which led to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. The plea deal carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, and Plasencia is expected to enter his plea in the coming weeks. Perry, best known for his […]
Outrage as Trump Plan to Cancel Federal Funding for California
The Trump administration is preparing to cancel a significant portion of federal funding for California, citing disagreements over policy and alleged antisemitism on campus. According to sources, agencies have been instructed to identify grants that can be withheld from California, with potential cuts targeting the University of California and California State University systems. This move […]