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Lopez: It's been a great romance, but it's time to rethink our relationship with the California coast
Oct 17, 2026

Lopez: It's been a great romance, but it's time to rethink our relationship with the California coast

With a fall forecast that includes a Super El Niño, Kelvin waves, hurricanes and a rising sea level, piers, beaches and homes could be lost....

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Just 8 years after Woolsey, a new fire ignites in its scar — too soon for both residents and plants
Oct 17, 2026

Just 8 years after Woolsey, a new fire ignites in its scar — too soon for both residents and plants

Chaparral's ability to quickly regrow has made such a quick fire return interval commonplace in the Santa Monica Mountains. But so many back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the ecosystem's long-ter...

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New research shows how microplastics and water interactions could lead to cell damage
Oct 17, 2026

New research shows how microplastics and water interactions could lead to cell damage

When water comes into contact with plastic surfaces, a key chemical reaction does take place, new research indicates....

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AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate
Oct 17, 2026

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

Hong Kong’s legislature has for the first time used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse lawmakers’ remarks during a three-day debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the latest annual policy...

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AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate
Oct 17, 2026

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

Hong Kong’s legislature has for the first time used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse lawmakers’ remarks during a three-day debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the latest annual policy...

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Police call repeat iPhone fraud incident 'regrettable'
Oct 17, 2026

Police call repeat iPhone fraud incident 'regrettable'

Police said on Saturday they received more than 110 reports of suspected misuse of credit cards linked to iPhone Duo pre-sale transactions. The amount involved was about HK$4.6 million, with the la...

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SoCal braces for another day of heat and winds as fire destroys homes in Orange County
Oct 17, 2026

SoCal braces for another day of heat and winds as fire destroys homes in Orange County

Firefighters are bracing for another day of Santa Ana winds and extreme temperatures as they continue to battle the Norte fire, which has destroyed six homes in south Orange County....

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Big assertions, sharp exchanges, little clarity define DOJ election battle with California
Oct 17, 2026

Big assertions, sharp exchanges, little clarity define DOJ election battle with California

In the last week, Justice Department and California election officials have been locked in a contentious standoff over alleged election fraud....

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Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell, just survived a month loose in Yellowstone National Park
Oct 17, 2026

Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell, just survived a month loose in Yellowstone National Park

A California couple reunited with their 10-year-old dog Luna thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, wrapping up a more than a monthlong Yellowstone National Park wildern...

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Man arrested for alleged HK$450,000 theft of wife’s Chanel and Hermes bags, Rolex
Oct 17, 2026

Man arrested for alleged HK$450,000 theft of wife’s Chanel and Hermes bags, Rolex

Hong Kong police have arrested the husband of a 34-year-old woman for allegedly stealing luxury goods worth HK$450,000 (US$57,700) from her at home. The woman, surnamed Chan, reported the case to poli...

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