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Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, weather officials said Sunday. Waves are not expected to be as big as those that pounded the shore last week and led to the deaths of two people. The National Weather Service said San Francisco recorded its highest-ever summer ocean water…
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Critics pile on Pete Hegseth for praising Trump’s ‘strength’ during CBS News interview
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was one of the lucky Trump administration officials who was asked to go on the Sunday morning news shows, but things apparently didn’t go according to plan, according to some political analysts and observers. Hegseth joined CBS News’ Margaret Brennan on Sunday, where he was asked about the ongoing negotiations between…
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Oliver Tree, musician and Santa Cruz native, dies in helicopter crash
Oliver Tree, a genre-defying singer-songwriter and Santa Cruz, Calif., native, was one of six people killed when two helicopters collided Sunday morning in Brazil, according to the Associated Press. Tree, a quirky artist known for his highly theatrical music videos and crisp bowl cut, had been traveling through South America as a part of his…
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Trump’s lawyers just created a ‘big problem’ in his eye-popping BBC lawsuit: experts
President Donald Trump’s lawyers made a big mistake in the president’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, one so big that two legal experts argued on Sunday that it could be evidence of malpractice. Trump initially sued the BBC in Florida in December 2025, claiming the network defamed him by mischaracterizing the speech…
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12 killed in plane crash on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
BUTLER, Mo. — A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed Sunday in Missouri, killing all aboard, authorities said. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a statement that troopers were at the crash site, assisting the Butler Police Department and Bates County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred near…
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Expert flags ‘unforced error’ that could determine who controls the Senate after midterms
An elections expert on Sunday flagged the “unforced error” that could determine which political party controls the Senate following the 2026 midterm election. Democrats have been vying for control of the Senate, as it would give them leverage to potentially convict President Donald Trump if he is impeached after the midterms. The Democrats have said…
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LA’s newest subway stops face a familiar problem: Getting Angelenos to ride
When Metro opened the first stretch of its long-awaited D Line Subway Extension on May 8, the future of Los Angeles transit felt tangible. There were speeches, crowds, cameras and optimism that comes with being first through the fare gates of the nearly $10 billion-project. Riders told me they loved the subway and saw the…
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Oliver Tree documented fun-filled day in Brazil in last social media post before shocking death
Singer Oliver Tree documented a day in the life of his first trip to Brazil, in his last social media post before his tragic death on Sunday. In an Instagram Reel shared on Saturday, the “Life Goes On” hitmaker was seen teaming up with Brazilian influencer Iae Break for a fun-filled day of soccer, riding…
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Once-dominant Dodgers bullpen unravels again in loss to White Sox
CHICAGO — Dodgers left-hander Jack Dreyer rubbed a new baseball between his hands as he walked back to the mound, a sold-out Rate Field coming alive around him. Fireworks crackled over the center-field scoreboard. Digital pinwheels spun. Dreyer had just surrendered his second home run of the inning, transforming a low-scoring battle into a lopsided White Sox…
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Fast Takes: Free Xi’s political prisoners, the cost of degrowth and more
Faith beat: Gen Z’s Commodified Christianity Gen Z’s interest in Christianity is booming, but they seem to be “just finding content about God,” laments Freya India at The Free Press. Ample content online — from influencers, podcasts and hashtags to Bible apps and subscriptions — makes “learning about the faith” feel “easier than ever,” but yields…