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LA Sees Decline in Latino Coronavirus Deaths

Los Angeles County health officials found promising numbers in their fights against the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, especially in deaths among Latinos.

Facebook Cracks Down on QAnon Conspiracy Groups

Facebook took down thousands of QAnon groups and accounts on Wednesday. It covered the conspiracy groups from both Instagram and Facebook, as well as a range of militia groups.

Lightning Strikes Add to Raging California Heat, Thousands Evacuate

Lighting strikes sparked wildfires across Northern California on Wednesday, scorching large acres of sun-parched land. Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate, officials said.

Trump Lashes Out on Goodyear Over MAGA Wear Policy, Calls for Boycott

President Trump on Wednesday called for a boycott on tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. due to the company's "ban" on MAGA hats.
Convalescent plasma from a recovered coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient at Bloodworks Northwest

FDA Puts Emergency Approval for Blood Plasma as COVID-19 Treatment on Hold

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put the emergency use authorization for blood plasma as a COVID-19 Treatment on hold, reported The New York Times.
Man Arrested In Decades-Old 'Golden State Killer' Cases

'Golden State Killer' Faces Surviving Victims on First Day of Sentencing Hearings

Living victims of Joseph DeAngelo, better known as the notorious Golden State Killer, lined up inside a California courtroom on Tuesday to tell emotional impact statements.

Russell Westbrook's Quad Healing, but Return Still Uncertain

Russell Westbrook's quad injury showed signs of healing based on the latest MRI, said Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni.
Donald Trump Holds Campaign Event In Yuma, Arizona

Trump Seeks Boost in Arizona Campaign by Focusing on Immigration

President Donald Trump has put immigration at the forefront of his Arizona campaign speech on Tuesday.

Trump, First Lady Request Vote-by-Mail Ballots in Florida

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump filed their requests for vote-by-mail ballots in Florida's primary election Tuesday.

Volkswagen Mexico Agrees to 5.5% Raise on Workers' Pay, Benefits

Volkswagen Mexico has agreed to give a raise to worker pay and benefits by 5.46% in a new collective contract, a local union said on Tuesday.

Trump Eyes White House Funeral for Late Brother on Friday

President Donald Trump said he intends to hold a White House funeral for his younger brother, Robert Trump, on Friday.
Oracle Headquarters

Oracle Enters Race to Buy TikTok US Operations, Reports Say

Oracle has expressed intent to buy off TikTok's U.S. operations, seeking a rival out of Microsoft Corp. to acquire the viral video-sharing app, reports said.

Gallup Poll: Trump Job Approval at 42%, Rises 4% from June

President Donald Trump now has a 42 percent job approval as commander in chief, a slight increase from his job approval rating of 38 percent in June.

Over 3.3 Million California Homes to Lose Power Due to Rolling Blackouts

The California heat wave will cause rolling blackouts for over 3.3 million homes in the state on Monday, the state system's operator said.
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

COVID-19 Now Third Leading Cause of Death in US

COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, said former Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Dr. Thomas Frieden.
Annual Badwater Ultra Marathon Held In Death Valley's Extreme Heat

Death Valley Temperature Reaches 130 Degrees, Hottest Day on Site in 107 Years

Death Valley's Furnace Creek, located in the deserts of Southern California, had a thermometer reading 130 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday. It's the hottest days recorded on Earth for over 100 years.
Hollywood High School Students And Teachers Prepare For Coming School Year

L.A. Schools Begin Ambitious COVID-19 Initiative for Students, Staffs

The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Sunday that they will launch an ambitious COVID-19 initiative for all students, staffs, and their families.

Sanofi to Buy California Drugmaker Principia Biopharma in $3.7 Bln Deal

Sanofi plans to acquire California drug maker Principia Biopharma in a deal with a price tag of about $3.7 billion, the companies said Monday.

Stimulus Update: Here's What You Need to Know About Student Loan Relief

Stimulus negotiations have collapsed now, and a deal looks like it will be weeks away, at best. The delays have left many questions, like those from student loan borrowers.
Florida Volunteers Take Part In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Have Been Slow to Recruit Latino People

Coronavirus vaccine trials have become multi-billion dollar efforts, but they haven't recruited enough minorities like Latinos.

Rare 'Firenado' Spotted as Heat Wave Scorches California; Probably the First Time

A rare 'firenado' warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS)due to a raging wildfire Saturday near Loyalton in California.

Amid TikTok Controversy, Trump Gets Verified on Competitor Triller

President Donald Trump now has a verified account on TikTok competitor Triller, making it clearer that the president does not favor the ByteDance-owned video sharing app.

San Diego County Hits Milestone to Get Off State Watch List

San Diego local officials said on Friday that the county has finally reached the metric that allows it to be removed from the state watch list, but confirmation is still pending.

Father-and-Son Latino Doctors Dies of COVID-19

COVID-19 had been particularly hard in one Florida family because it took not just one, but two of their loved ones who are father-and-son doctors.

COVID-19 Saliva Test Partly Funded by NBA Gets FDA Emergency Use Approval

A saliva-based COVID-19 Test received emergency-use approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday.
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