A Chinese national who has been studying in the United States has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting several women over a three-year span, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced felony charges against Sizhe “Steven” Weng, 30, a Chinese national pursuing a doctorate at …
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Vice President JD Vance, a Marine veteran, is slated to attend a 250th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps in the Golden State on Saturday, and his communications team has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of disseminating “Fake News” ahead of the festivities. “Donald Trump and JD Vance think that …
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The progressive group Public Citizen insists its ‘No Kings’ protests aim to defend democracy — not disrupt it. But Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s claim that radicals may be “infiltrating” protests adds complexity to that narrative. Speaking to Fox Baltimore, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said federal agencies are concerned that extremist …
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Across the U.S., travelers are checking into spooky hotels that once held inmates, soldiers and even cult members. As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats. Paranormal tours and …
Read More »Los Angeles County GOP chair Roxanne Hoge ripped the county’s Democratic leaders for having “no shame” and declaring a state of emergency over federal immigration enforcement operations, which she called a “slap in the face” to Americans. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Tuesday to declare …
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Monday that approved a study on potential inequities in youth sports, including “race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, or geographic location.” The Youth Sports for All Act, AB749, calls for a commission to be formed to carry out …
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Daniel Naroditsky, a chess prodigy-turned-grandmaster who helped bring the centuries-old game into the digital age through livestreams and online lessons, has died at 29. Naroditsky was considered one of the most influential voices in modern chess after building a major following on YouTube and Twitch, where thousands watched his educational …
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The suspect accused of starting what prosecutors have described as “one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history” reportedly had an outburst in federal court as he pleaded not guilty. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne, Florida, entered a not guilty plea Thursday to counts of destruction of property …
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Los Angeles County leaders declared a local state of emergency in the region Tuesday, with news of the proclamation shared in a release by LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s office. The measure was said to be a response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across LA County, which is …
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The 250th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps at San Diego County’s Camp Pendleton Saturday sparked a heated social media exchange between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the White House. The event, America’s Marines 250: From Sea to Shore: A Review of Amphibious Strength, featured a range of festivities …
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