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• Top EU official warns the US against interfering in Europe’s affairs

  08-12-2025 13:28 via ocregister.com
  
  By LORNE COOK, Associated Press
  BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official on Monday warned the United States against interfering in Europe’s affairs and said only European citizens can decide which parties should govern them.
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• The Voice’s ‘Mic Drop’ ends with a winner, and a Rose Parade performer. Here’s who won

  09-12-2025 21:09 via ocregister.com
  
  Country-pop trio Dek of Hearts was announced winner of The Voice’s “Mic Drop” competition during its episode on Monday evening, Dec. 8.
  With the win, the trio will go on to perform at the 137th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.
  The Nashville-based group consists of Dylan John, Emily Klapp and Kollin Bailey.
  This is the first year The Voice has featured the Mic Drop competition, where each of the show’s four hosts are given a “Mic Drop” button to use for a c
  
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• Trader Joe’s confirms Costa Mesa store debuts Thursday

  09-12-2025 21:07 via ocregister.com
  
  Trader Joe’s will open the doors of its second grocery store in Costa Mesa on Thursday, Dec. 11.
  On Tuesday, the Monrovia grocery chain confirmed the opening day, indicating Store 290 at 2170 Harbor Blvd. — where it meets and Victoria Street — will open at 9 a.m. The company will host a short ribbon-cutting in the minutes before with store “captain” Christopher Kelly and his “crew.”
  The 9,541-square-foot Trader Joe’s claimed part of a shuttered 99
  
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• How a rare drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from botulism

  09-12-2025 21:07 via ocregister.com
  
  By JONEL ALECCIA, Associated Press
  When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn’s life.
  Now, however, Tony Barbera is deeply grateful for BabyBIG, the sole antidote to the paralyzing and potentially deadly illnesses linked to contaminated ByHeart infant formula.
  “It is hugely remarkable,” said Barbera, 35, whose son i
  
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• Latest Rose Parade coverage

  09-12-2025 20:57 via ocregister.com
  
  Here is the latest coverage on the Rose Parade.
  
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• Disneyland moves Celebrate Gospel to Downtown Disney in 2026

  09-12-2025 20:50 via ocregister.com
  
  A gospel tradition featuring Southern California choirs that goes back more than a decade at Disneyland will move to Downtown Disney in February as the Anaheim theme park resort celebrates Black History Month.
  The Celebrate Gospel music showcase featuring award-winning recording artists and Southern California community choirs will run on Feb. 20-21 and Feb. 27-28.
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• Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase

  09-12-2025 20:43 via ocregister.com
  
  By THALIA BEATY, Associated Press
  NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
  Writing in an essay on her website, Scott said, “This dollar total will likely be reported in the news, but any dollar amount is a vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year.”
  Scott acknowle
  
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• Chargers review: Jim Harbaugh coaching, talking a pretty good game

  09-12-2025 20:40 via ocregister.com
  
  What seemed improbable suddenly seems probable. All it took was for the Chargers to rally for a 22-19 overtime victory Monday night over the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to make their five-game stretch run seem slightly less daunting in the clear light of day.
  Here’s what we learned, what we heard and, most importantly, what comes next after a victory that almost defied belief, providing another reason why the Chargers might navigate the most difficult part of their schedule and
  
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• Congressional lawmakers hear from Navy admiral overseeing boat strikes

  09-12-2025 20:36 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy admiral who is retiring early from command of the campaign to destroy vessels allegedly carrying drugs near Venezuela spoke to key lawmakers Tuesday as Congress seeks more answers on President Donald Trump’s mission, which, in one instance, killed two survivors clinging to the wreckage of an initial strike.
  The classified video call between Adm. Alvin Holsey, who will be retiring from U.S. South Comm
  
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• FBI adds true crime TV producer to Most Wanted list for loan fraud tied to phony heiress story

  09-12-2025 20:14 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former head of a California company that produced true crime TV shows has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list, years after being charged with portraying herself as an heiress to get millions of dollars from lenders.
  Mary Carole McDonnell, 73, is believed to be in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the FBI said on Dec. 5.
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• Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire’s next phase

  09-12-2025 19:53 via ocregister.com
  
  By MEGAN JANETSKY and JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas on Tuesday called for more international pressure on Israel before the group moves forward with the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, with a Hamas leader saying it wants Israel to open a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid into the strip devastated by the two-year war.
  The demand came as Israel’s government says it is ready to move into the next and more complicated phase of U.S.
  
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• Are radar guns legal in California? Ask the Lawyer

  09-12-2025 19:42 via ocregister.com
  
  Q: I was pulled over on the highway, and the officer said his radar showed me at 25 miles above the posted speed limit. He came out of nowhere, and I question the legitimacy of what he said. Is that radar gun legal here?
  S.J., Anaheim Hills
  Ron Sokol
  A: A radar gun utilizes radio waves to measure the speed of vehicles within its range. Another speed detective device, referred to as Lidar (laser), utilizes a beam of light to measure the speed of a specific vehicle. Both are legal here. There
  
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• What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more

  09-12-2025 19:33 via ocregister.com
  
  By BEN FINLEY and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs, including boosting pay for service members, cutting Pentagon diversity efforts and requiring footage to be released of forces blowing up alleged drug boats.
  The National Defense Authorization Act is traditionally a strong bipartisan bill that lays out the nation’s defense policies. But it’s coming up for a vote as
  
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• Man who says religious group beat him wants prosecutor removed after long wait for retrial

  09-12-2025 19:24 via ocregister.com
  
  By JEFFREY COLLINS
  A man who says members of a secretive North Carolina religious group held him down and beat him wants the prosecutor kicked off his case, accusing the district attorney of siding with a church that dozens of former congregants have said abused them.
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• Trump’s ceasefire plan for the Israel-Hamas war faces pitfalls as it moves into a new phase

  09-12-2025 19:17 via ocregister.com
  
  By JOSEF FEDERMAN
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — With the remains of one hostage still in Gaza, the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas is nearly complete, after a two-month process plagued by delays and finger-pointing.Now, the key players — including Israel, the Palestinian group Hamas, the United States and a diverse list of international parties — are to move to a far more complicated second phase that could reshape the Middle East.
  U.S. Presi
  
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• Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI

  09-12-2025 19:08 via ocregister.com
  
  By KELVIN CHAN
  LONDON (AP) — Google faces fresh antitrust scrutiny from European Union regulators, who opened an investigation Tuesday into the company’s use of online content for its artificial intelligence models and services.
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• UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

  09-12-2025 18:51 via ocregister.com
  
  By TAMMY WEBBER
  The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss that threaten over 1 million plant and animal species with extinction.
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• UN agency reports rise in violence against women journalists and activists linked to online abuse

  09-12-2025 18:47 via ocregister.com
  
  By JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press
  GENEVA (AP) — UN Women and partners published a study Tuesday that found more than two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders and activists have reported violence online, with over 40% saying they have faced real-world attacks linked to digital abuse.
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• This new cafe is a training ground for future chefs and restaurateurs

  09-12-2025 18:46 via ocregister.com
  
  When diners eat at a new South L.A. restaurant, they’re not only going to get their fill of hearty comfort food dishes, they may also be helping to launch the next great local chef or restaurateur.
  The 60th Street Cafe, a new student-run cafe and culinary training program, opened to the public in early November as part of a nonprofit organization’s goal of helping underprivileged youth build careers in the food and hospitality industry while offering affordable food to the neighborho
  
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• Orange County girls basketball Top 25: Mater Dei joined by JSerra at the top

  09-12-2025 18:39 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowThe Orange County girls basketball rankings as of Tuesday, Dec. 9. The team records are through Monday, Dec. 8.
  Notable this week: Mater Dei remains No. 1 as it prepares to play host to No. 5 San Clemente on Saturday. … JSerra rises four spots to No. 2 after finishing second to Ontario Christian (9-0) in the Troy Classic. … Santa Margarita climbs six places to No. 6 after upsetting Villa Par
  
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• Freebie of the week: Celebrate the holidays in downtown Pomona

  09-12-2025 18:36 via ocregister.com
  
  It’s time for the holiday parade and fun in downtown Pomona, taking place this year starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, rain or shine.
  The Neon Candyland Holiday Parade starts near Centennial Park (at Gibbs andSecond streets), then it heads down Second Street, Park Avenue and ends up by Pomona City Hall.
  You can save seats starting at noon. But wait, there’s more: Afterward, visit Holiday at the Plaza at Shaun Diamond Plaza (202 W. Second St.) until 9 p.m.  where there will
  
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• About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits

  09-12-2025 18:34 via ocregister.com
  
  By VALERIE GONZALEZ, Associated Press
  McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Hundreds of immigrant children across the nation were detained for longer than the legal limit this summer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has admitted in a court filing, alarming legal advocates who say the government is failing to safeguard children.
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• Georgia O’Keeffe’s views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

  09-12-2025 18:30 via ocregister.com
  
  By MORGAN LEE
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors access to an adjacent educational retreat, several partners to the pact announced Tuesday.
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• How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids

  09-12-2025 18:21 via ocregister.com
  
  By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN
  NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year.The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society. The meteors tend to be yellow in color and can be seen across the globe, but the best viewing happens in the Northern Hemisphere.
  Skygazers could see up to 120 meteors per hour under dark skies during the peak Saturday night into Sunday’s predawn hours, according to NAS
  
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• Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60

  09-12-2025 18:16 via ocregister.com
  
  By The Associated Press
  NEW YORK (AP) — Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of the genre-defying, Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, has died. He was 60.
  Malo died Monday night, his wife, Betty Malo, posted on his Facebook page. He had been battling cancer. The frontman of The Mavericks had documented his health journey on social media since he disclosed in June 2024 that he was receiving treatment for colon cancer.
  In September 2025, Malo said on Instagram that he was battling LMD,
  
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• Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country’s north

  09-12-2025 17:57 via ocregister.com
  
  By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press
  TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main island of Honshu, and just south of the northern island of Hokkaido. Damage from this quake was modest — 34 mostly mild injuries and some damage to roads and buildings.
  Officials said the advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is o
  
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• Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

  09-12-2025 17:51 via ocregister.com
  
  By LEAH WILLINGHAM and KATHY McCORMACK, Associated Press
  BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she deals with the consequences of having her visa revoked by the Trump administration, leading to six weeks of detention.
  The arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk, a PhD student studying children’s relationship to social media, was among the first as the Trump administration began targeting foreign-born stu
  
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• Lucky Strike brings comfort food and lanes to Aliso Viejo

  09-12-2025 17:50 via ocregister.com
  
  Lucky Strike, opened its newest Orange County location in Aliso Viejo on Saturday, Dec. 6.
  This popular gastropub-meets-arcade-meets-bowling chain is now serving its signature comfort food menu, including chicken tenders pizza and nachos, alongside a full bar, providing a new venue for social outings and company events.
  Hungry? Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where to eat and get the latest restaurant happenings in Orange County. Subscribe here.
  The menu is pa
  
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• Dodgers to sign closer Edwin Diaz to $69 million deal

  09-12-2025 17:47 via ocregister.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. — The Dodgers are taking another swing at getting an established closer.
  The Dodgers reportedly reached a three-year, $69 million deal with right-hander Edwin Diaz, who had 28 saves with a 1.63 ERA with the New York Mets last season.
  Diaz, 31, has 253 saves with a 2.82 ERA in his career. He was considered the top closer on the free agent market this winter.
  Because Diaz rejected a qualifying offer from the Mets, the Dodgers will lose their second- and fifth-highest selections
  
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• Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote

  09-12-2025 17:46 via ocregister.com
  
  By DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling for a statewide referendum on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his quest to hold on to a slim Republican majority in next year’s elections.
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