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Los Angeles County Targets Retail Theft With New Warning Program
Yellow window decals with QR codes will be made available for local stores to help deter thieves.
Former SoCal City Official Charged With Embezzlement, Insurance Fraud
A former assistant city manager sent bogus requests for reimbursement to insurance companies, then deposited their checks in his own account, prosecutors say.
US Single Family Housing Starts Fall 12 Percent Annually: Census
Rising construction costs and high interest rates are making it difficult for builders to deliver affordable homes.
Supreme Court Extends Block on Deportation of Some Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members
Trump signed a proclamation in March to allow removal of alleged Tren de Aragua members under the Alien Enemies Act.
Chinese Regime Claims It Bears No Responsibility for US Fentanyl Crisis
Experts said that fentanyl has played a key role in the U.S.–China tariff war and that there are four scenarios for the conflict’s future development.
Top FDA Official Says She Never Received a COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Sara Brenner is the FDA’s principal deputy commissioner.
Southern California Coastal City OKs Outdoor ‘Entertainment Zone’ to Revive Promenade
Santa Monica leaders approved outdoor alcohol drinking to encourage more foot traffic.
Patel Says FBI Is Moving Out of Washington Headquarters
The FBI chief also said that some 1,500 employees will be relocated elsewhere.
Malicious Actors Using AI to Impersonate Voices of Senior US Officials, FBI Warns
The warning comes as a House bill is under consideration that seeks to increase penalties for engaging in AI impersonation.
Report Finds Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead in Store-Bought Rice
Arsenic was discovered in 145 samples of rice purchased from stores across the United States.
Mindfulness Therapy Significantly Improves Treatment-Resistant Depression: Study
A new clinical trial shows mindfulness-based cognitive therapy improves symptoms in patients with depression that persists after standard treatment.
In-N-Out Removing Artificial Ingredients From Popular Drinks
The burger chain will replace the ingredients with natural ones.
Time Standing Nearly Still in a California Town
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ it’s easy to imagine 19th-century life in Julian, California.
FDA Announces New Review Process for Food Chemicals Already on the Market
The initiatives are the latest moves by the Robert F. Kennedy-led HHS to enhance food chemical oversight.
New Jersey Train Engineers Go on Strike, Halting Service in New York City Area
A strike would stop all NJ Transit trains starting on May 16, affecting 350,000 commuters.
FTC Warns StubHub Over Apparent Failure to List Total Price of Tickets
The warning comes as the agency and the Justice Department are inquiring about unfair practices in the entertainment and live concert industries.
Why Many Millionaires Choose to Rent, Not Buy
For many high-net-worth individuals, owning a home is not an appealing financial move right now.
