COVID 'razor blade throat' rises as new subvariant spreads in California COVID 'razor blade throat' rises as new subvariant spreads in California

COVID-19 appears to be on the rise in some parts of California as a new, highly contagious subvariant — featuring "razor blade throat" symptoms overseas — is becoming increasingly dominant.

16. 6. 2025 12:00
Hernández: Dodgers finally get to be part of the complete Shohei Ohtani experience Hernández: Dodgers finally get to be part of the complete Shohei Ohtani experience

Shohei Ohtani, arguably the biggest one-of-a-kind talent in baseball history, will finally get to showcase his skills on the pitching mound for the Dodgers.

16. 6. 2025 12:00
We set a big chunk of California wilderness on fire. You're welcome We set a big chunk of California wilderness on fire. You're welcome

California authorities say the sweeping DOGE staffing cuts at the U.S. Forest Service will mean fewer prescribed burns leading into this year's wildfire season. Here's why that scares them.

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Enhanced Games push PEDs and target world records in Olympic sports. But what cost? Enhanced Games push PEDs and target world records in Olympic sports. But what cost?

The Enhanced Games don't just allow performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), but celebrate their use in targeting world records in a quest 'redefine superhumanity.'

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What is a 'flexologist' — and do you need to see one? What is a 'flexologist' — and do you need to see one?

Assisted stretching is more popular than ever. But what do they actually do to you? And is it worth it? We checked it out.

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'Sally' explains why a trailblazing astronaut chose to stay in the closet 'Sally' explains why a trailblazing astronaut chose to stay in the closet

A National Geographic documentary directed by Cristina Costantini explores Sally Ride's personal life with interviews from her partner Tam O'Shaughnessy, friends and family.

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'Overcompensating,' 'Big Mouth' and 4 other series to watch during Pride Month 'Overcompensating,' 'Big Mouth' and 4 other series to watch during Pride Month

From a seasoned comedy giving its final raunchy bow to a reality competition bringing a new kind of drag art to the mainstream, these LGBTQ+ series are worth watching in June.

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Video shows military-style vehicle in what witnesses say was a Compton immigration raid Video shows military-style vehicle in what witnesses say was a Compton immigration raid

A military-style vehicle was used in an immigration raid in Compton on June 9, according to witnesses and video of the incident.

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Contributor: The cycle of violence after mass shootings can be interrupted Contributor: The cycle of violence after mass shootings can be interrupted

Five states have passed laws letting people voluntarily and confidentially suspend their own ability to buy a gun. Why won't Congress? Because it isn't protecting gun rights; it's protecting gun sales.

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Contributor: Why California won't give up the dream of high-speed rail Contributor: Why California won't give up the dream of high-speed rail

We need it: for housing, for climate, for traffic, for commerce. And if so many other countries could get it done, we just won't accept that it's beyond our reach.

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