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US drops to 23rd place in the World Happiness Report US drops to 23rd place in the World Happiness Report
Mental Health March 20, 2024

US drops to 23rd place in the World Happiness Report

The U.S. hit an all-time low ranking in the annual World Happiness ... more

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The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. answer The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. answer
Climate Change August 18, 2023

The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. answer

As Southern California braces for more heat waves this summer, the city ... more

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Newsom Ends Legislative Session with Landmark Climate and Energy Reforms Newsom Ends Legislative Session with Landmark Climate and Energy Reforms
Climate Change September 16, 2025

Newsom Ends Legislative Session with Landmark Climate and Energy Reforms

Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out the legislative year with one of the ... more

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Welfare Checks: ICE’s Other Tactic for Finding Undocumented Immigrants Welfare Checks: ICE’s Other Tactic for Finding Undocumented Immigrants
Immigration May 19, 2025

Welfare Checks: ICE’s Other Tactic for Finding Undocumented Immigrants

Children have not been left out of the Trump administration's campaign against ... more

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Emergency: Latino Homelessness Soars in L.A. County, Urgent Action Needed to Address Disparity Emergency: Latino Homelessness Soars in L.A. County, Urgent Action Needed to Address Disparity
Homelessness November 1, 2022

Emergency: Latino Homelessness Soars in L.A. County, Urgent Action Needed to Address Disparity

The percentage of people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County rose to the ... more

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The Kobe and Gianna mural in LA will stay for at least another year The Kobe and Gianna mural in LA will stay for at least another year
LA October 25, 2023

The Kobe and Gianna mural in LA will stay for at least another year

NBA 2K helps preserve popular Kobe and Gianna Bryant mural in downtown ... more

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency
Health August 15, 2024

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere ... more

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TSA REAL ID Fee: Travelers Without Compliant ID Face New $45 Airport Charge TSA REAL ID Fee: Travelers Without Compliant ID Face New $45 Airport Charge
FYI January 9, 2026

TSA REAL ID Fee: Travelers Without Compliant ID Face New $45 Airport Charge

TSA REAL ID Fee takes effect nationwide in 2026, reshaping how millions—including ... more

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Trump Warns LA, Boston Could Lose Major Sporting Events — Despite Lacking Authority to Move Them Trump Warns LA, Boston Could Lose Major Sporting Events — Despite Lacking Authority to Move Them
LA October 16, 2025

Trump Warns LA, Boston Could Lose Major Sporting Events — Despite Lacking Authority to Move Them

President Donald Trump said he would seek to move the 2028 Olympics ... more

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The country of insomnia: only 25 percent sleep 8 hours in the US The country of insomnia: only 25 percent sleep 8 hours in the US
Health April 16, 2024

The country of insomnia: only 25 percent sleep 8 hours in the US

A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could ... more

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Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It? Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It?
Health February 23, 2025

Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It?

  Blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic no longer in shortage, the ... more

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What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today? What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?
Education April 12, 2024

What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?

Public K-12 teachers are stressed about their jobs and few are optimistic ... more

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Senior living: Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry Senior living: Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry
Health April 22, 2025

Senior living: Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry

Alanys Ortiz reads Josephine Senek’s cues before she speaks. Josephine, who lives ... more

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Many California College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity Aren’t Getting the Assistance They’re Eligible for Many California College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity Aren’t Getting the Assistance They’re Eligible for
Education January 30, 2025

Many California College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity Aren’t Getting the Assistance They’re Eligible for

Even though California college and university students have had access to CalFresh, ... more

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‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students ‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students
Education February 16, 2026

‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students

During a Feb. 6 visit to UCLA School of Law, the Supreme ... more

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Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care
Health January 14, 2026

Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care

Medical experts say AI chatbots can mislead users, compromise privacy, and fail ... more

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Hollywood: Could there be discrimination against white Latinos? Hollywood: Could there be discrimination against white Latinos?
Latinos May 4, 2023

Hollywood: Could there be discrimination against white Latinos?

When Karla Souza arrived in Hollywood, the Latino explosion in the film ... more