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The flames are gone, but the danger isn’t over in Pacific Palisades

Nearly six months after wildfire devastated Pacific Palisades, officials have lifted the final evacuation order. As of 15 June, all residents and visitors can now access the previously restricted areas, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Officials said they lifted the final order because cleanup teams have made the area safer. Lyndsey Lantz from the fire department said workers had removed dangerous materials from thousands of properties, including broken power lines, damaged batteries, and toxic debris left by the flames, as per L.A. Times. Despite the clearance, health offi

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What happens when bots beat real students to financial aid and classes?

The U.S. Department of Education announced a new requirement that first‑time applicants for federal student aid present a government‑issued photo ID as part of efforts to combat a surge in AI‑driven financial aid fraud, department officials said. Scammers are deploying AI "ghost students" — automated bots that enroll in online classes under stolen identities — to collect federal grants and loans, then vanish. In fiscal 2024, California community colleges alone logged about 1.2 million fraudulent applications and 223,000 fake enrollments, costing at least $11.1 million in unre

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Could this common beverage help you age better?

Women who drink several cups of caffeinated coffee daily during middle age are more likely to reach their 70s without major chronic diseases or cognitive decline, according to new research from Harvard University at a major nutrition conference. The 30-year study of nearly 50,000 female nurses found that those who consumed an average of 315 milligrams of caffeine per day — roughly three small cups of coffee — had significantly better odds of "healthy aging" compared to women who drank little or no coffee. "Women who consumed moderate amounts of caffeinated coffee in midlife were mor

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US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called on China to encourage Iran to not shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.Rubio's comments on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo" show came after Iran's Press TV reported that the Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global oil and gas flows."I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil," said Rubio, who also serves as

President Trump addresses the nation after US strikes nuclear sites in Iran

Correction: This story has been updated to make clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was called before the strike, not after as initially reported.President Donald Trump and his team were in contact with top congressional Republicans before his strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but some key Democrats were not told of his plans until after the bombs had dropped, according to multiple people familiar with the plans.The top two Republicans in Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, were both notified of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities ah

JD Vance says US at war with Iran's nuclear program, not Iran

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Nations react to US strikes on Iran with many calling for diplomacy

Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table following American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program. Some countries and groups in the region, including those that support Iran, condemned the move while also urging de-escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump described the damage as “monumental” after the U.S. hit three Iranian nuclear sites, though the U.S. assessment was unfinished. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the U.S. had “crossed

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Shohei Ohtani pitches sharp first inning for Dodgers before driving in 5 runs at the plate

Shohei Ohtani took another significant step toward his full capability on the mound while he threw one hitless inning Sunday. And at the plate, the Dodgers' two-way superstar was once again at the peak of his powers. Ohtani recorded two strikeouts in his second mound start for Los Angeles, allowing just one baserunner on an error. The three-time MVP then drove in five runs at the plate, hitting a three-run triple in the seventh before adding his NL-leading 26th homer in the eighth inning of the Dodgers' 13-7 victory over the Washington Nationals. Ohta

‘Unprecedentedly dangerous’: Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson on US strikes

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Japan calls for de-escalation of Iran conflict

Japan called on Monday for de-escalation of the conflict in Iran and said U.S. strikes demonstrated Washington's determination to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Japan also said it was "extremely regrettable" the situation between Israel and Iran had escalated into a cycle of retaliation, according to Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. "Japan continues to strongly hope that the path to dialogue will be reopened by efforts toward a resolution of Iran's nuclear issue through talks between the U.S. and Iran," Iwaya said in a statement. U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. had "o

At least 1 injured, suspect dead after shooting at church in Michigan

WAYNE, Michigan (WWJ) -- Police in Wayne, Michigan, say at least one person is injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a church Sunday morning.The shooting happened at CrossPointe Community Church on the 36000 block of Glenwood Road, according to a Facebook post shared by the police department just before 11 a.m.Responding officers learned that a security guard for the church shot and killed the suspected shooter, who police say is a 31-year-old man.One person was shot in the leg, officials said. It's unknown if anyone else was injured.Police are investigatin

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Here’s what the US used to attack Iran

By the time President Donald Trump was milling about his golf club in New Jersey on Friday evening, the planes were about to be in the air.To onlookers at the club, Trump showed little anxiety about his decision to authorize airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities that could have profound ramifications both on US national security and his own presidential legacy. The B-2 stealth bombers carrying 30,000-pound bunker busters were preparing to take off at midnight from their base in Missouri, destined for Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.Another set of planes was heading west, a deliberate attem

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B-2 bombers involved in US strike on Iran nuclear facilities return to Missouri Air Force base

The B-2 stealth bombers that dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities began returning to their U.S. base in Missouri on Sunday. An Associated Press journalist watched on a clear but windy afternoon as seven of the B-2 Spirit bombers came in for landing at Whiteman Air Force Base. The base, about 73 miles (117 kilometers) southeast of Kansas City, is home to the 509th Bomb Wing, the only U.S. military unit that operates the B-2 Spirit bombers. The first group of four of the stealth aircraft did a loop around the base before approaching a ru

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China says US attack on Iran has damaged its credibility

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Dollar advances as investors brace for Iran response to US attacks

The U.S. dollar firmed on Monday as anxious investors sought safety, although the restrained moves suggest markets were waiting for Iran's response to U.S.

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Oil surges to five-month high after US hits Iran's key nuclear sites

Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as the United States' weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities

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Americans react to US strikes on Iran with worry as well as support for Israel

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In Los Angeles' Little Persia, US strikes on Iran met with celebration - and angst

In the cafes and restaurants of Little Persia, a Los Angeles enclave of about half a million Iranian-Americans, hatred for Iran's Islamic government is red hot and

Judge will order Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release before trial, but ICE plans to detain him

A Tennessee judge plans to order Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from jail while he awaits a federal trial on human smuggling charges, but he is not expected to be allowed to go free

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Iranians demonstrate against US strikes

Crowds of Iranians gathered in public on Sunday to express anger about the US's missile strikes on nuclear sites in Iran and amplify their leaders' promise of retaliation. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from protests on the streets of Tehran.

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Trump asks why there would not be 'regime change' in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday questioned the possibility of regime change in Iran following U.S. military strikes against key Iran military sites over the weekend.

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El Al says to start rescue flights out of Israel starting on Monday, after getting 25,000 applications

Israeli airline El Al said it would resume flights out of Tel Aviv airport on Monday, as the government began to allow limited "rescue" flights in the midst