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US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot

US supporters celebrate in Carson, California, after the United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16.

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Love Boat creator Wilford Lloyd Baumes dies aged 86

According to an obituary from Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Homes in Ohio, Wilford Lloyd Baumes passed away “peacefully” on June 28. He grew up nearby in Amberley Village, Ohio, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, as an adult.

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Valar nuclear startup partners with Nvidia on data center aiming to conserve water

California-based Valar announced ⁠the ⁠partnership in Utah at the site of its small nuclear plant called a microreactor. It also ran a demonstration powering Nvidia's Blackwell, its latest AI chip architecture for data centers. It was the first time a small reactor powered a data center, the companies said.

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California Loud Streaming Ads Ban Explained: What the New Law Means for Netflix, Hulu and Millions of Viewers

California's Senate Bill 576 requires streaming platforms to match advert volume with programme levels, addressing viewer complaints about loud commercials.

International Business Times UK

Capital & Main Scores 10 First Place Wins at Southern California Journalism Awards

The Los Angeles Press Club honored Capital & Main with 21 prizes in the annual journalism contest.

Capital & Main

All-Gender Restrooms Are Now Required in K-12 Schools – What Parents Should Know

Parents across California are seeing a significant change on school campuses as a new restroom requirement officially takes effect. Beginning July 1, 2026, every qualifying K-12 public school campus must provide at least one all-gender restroom for voluntary student use under Senate Bill 760. The law is intended to improve…

Kids Ain't Cheap

No More Loud Commercials: A New Law Says Streaming Ads Can’t Blast Above Program Volume

Have you ever settled in to watch a quiet movie, only to have a commercial suddenly explode through your speakers? That frustrating experience has become common as more households switch from cable television to streaming platforms with ad-supported plans. Beginning July 1, 2026, California’s new SB 576 law requires streaming…

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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, first for a Chinese-American in state history

In the 1960s, Lee found work in Hollywood, notably as Kato in the TV series "The Green Hornet," but studios wanted him to play racist stereotypes and paid him less than his white counterparts.

Euronews

California officially designates Bruce Lee Day to honor the martial arts icon

Born in San Francisco in 1940, Lee held birthright citizenship

The Independent UK

$26.50 Hospitality Wages and $25 for Healthcare Workers – The Surprising Cities Leading July’s Minimum-Wage Hikes

According to employment law experts, July 1 brings one of the largest waves of local wage adjustments each year, with dozens of California cities and several industry-specific ordinances taking effect alongside annual inflation adjustments. While most people focus on statewide minimum wages, some of the biggest changes are happening in…

Budget and the Bees

A California farmer is being sued for selling his nectarines. So he is giving away 125,000 pounds for free

Cesar Mora of Reedley has decided to give away his fruit instead of watching it rot amid a legal battle with one of the largest produce companies in US

The Independent UK

California delays first emissions reporting deadline to November

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit

Michael Lines, 34, said in the complaint filed in state court in San Francisco that conversations he had with ChatGPT last year escalated a manic episode he experienced into a weeks-long delusion, ultimately pushing him to attempt suicide. His lawsuit argues that OpenAI developed a product that poses particular risks…

The Economic Times

WTA Finals calls time on three-year Saudi Arabia deal and heads for California

The season-ending tournament will now be based at Indian Wells with the move coming a year before the Saudi contract ends

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Velvet, Vintage Crochet, and Couture: The 7 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2026 BET Awards

Cardi B, Doechii, Teyana Taylor and more brought their best to the 2026 BET Awards red carpet. Discover which stars delivered the boldest BET Awards fashion of the year.

International Business Times UK

'I Thought I Was Going to Die': Chris Brown Faces $13M Verdict After Housekeeper Mauled by Dog

Chris Brown must pay $13 million after a jury ruled in favour of a housekeeper injured in a dog attack at his California home. The verdict adds to Brown's legal troubles.

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Canadian man travels to California posing as an Amazon driver – all allegedly part of a chilling murder plot against a woman he met online

You just never know who is on the other side of these screens and what their intentions are.

The Independent UK

Scientists fear El Niño will supercharge California’s seabird crisis

Many seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler waters

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The Guardian - US

Only the midwest saw US population growth in every state. Will new residents change its politics?

Lower costs in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Ohio raise questions about whether Republican strongholds will shift

The Guardian - US

What to know about the US supreme court’s ruling on trans athletes

Decision upholding bans on trans girls in women’s sports in two states is narrow, but could be broadly weaponized for anti-LGBTQ+ efforts

The Guardian - UK

R&B star Chris Brown ordered to pay $13m to housekeeper mauled by his dog

California jury sides with Maria Avila over 2020 attack that left her requiring skin grafts

The Times of India

The legend of California's terrifying Char-Man: How a wildfire gave birth to one of America's haunting legends

Deep in the rugged hills outside Ojai, California, a lonely bridge and winding mountain road have become the setting for one of the state's most enduring ghost stories. For decades, locals have spoken of Char-Man, a horribly burned figure said to emerge from the surrounding forests after dark, terrifying anyone…

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Are Minecraft community servers illegal? The ESA brands them piracy, pushing back against the Stop Killing Games movement

The ESA has sparked controversy after describing community-run Minecraft servers as "illegal" during a California hearing on the Protect Our Games Act. The comments have reignited debate over game preservation, player-run servers, and Microsoft's approach to community-hosted Minecraft experiences.

Tom’s Hardware

Private and community servers for Minecraft and COD are illegal and amount to piracy, ESA tells California Senate — Stop Killing Games-backed bill fails to pass committee

The Entertainment Software Association, in its infinite wisdom, has told a California Senate committee that private and community servers are illegal and amount to piracy.

The Times of India

Why Los Angeles dropped 96 million black balls into drinking water

Millions of black plastic balls floating on a drinking water reservoir might sound like an environmental disaster, but for Los Angeles, they became an ingenious solution to several major challenges. The unusual sight attracted worldwide attention and left many wondering why a city would deliberately cover its water supply with…

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