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'Israelis steal kidneys': Teacher gets fired in California after sharing antisemitic video
“There’s no chance we would allow such a person to enter classrooms,” a local Israeli told N12.
More alike than you think: CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal back pain, dental issues
California AG asked to investigate fatal shooting by off-duty ICE officer
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite US withdrawal from agency
Erik Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' murder
The decision by California parole commissioners was announced after a 10-hour hearing in which Erik Menendez appeared via video from a San Diego prison.
HHS pulls state grant to California for youth education program
"Despite clear direction, California responded to Administration for Children and Families, stating they will not be making the required modifications," HHS said in a statement.
Rights group sues UC Berkeley for alleged discrimination against Israeli professor
The Brandeis Center, which filed the lawsuit, has been tracking what it sees as a pattern of discrimination and academic distancing against Israeli scholars since Oct. 7
Court convicts US Navy sailor for selling secret military information to Chinese intel. officer
Wei was first recruited in February 2022 via social media by an officer who portrayed himself as a naval enthusiast working for the government-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.
US Navy drones designed to hinder Chinese threat fail latest testing
After investing millions in developing maritime drones, the US Navy consistently suffers from malfunctions.
California Jews suffer heightened anxiety, depression following Oct. 7 massacre - study
In a society permeated by antisemitism, a UC Davis study found that Californian Jews are struggling with rising symptoms of mental distress.
Mystery in California: Plane thief takes and returns man's aircraft multiple times
The thief replaced the plane's battery after it was removed to prevent the aircraft being taken.
Naked English-French bulldog named Petunia takes title of World’s Ugliest Dog 2025
If bragging rights weren’t enough, Petunia will appear on limited-edition cans of Mug Root Beer, the contest’s sponsor, and appeared on the Today show
Labubu heist: $7,000 of viral dolls stolen from California store
The store had been known by those in the community for a place to buy Labubus and accessories for the charm.
UCLA holds emergency meeting after Trump demands $1b. antisemitism settlement
UC President James Milliken said that the Justice Department had made the proposal to UCLA on Friday, on the heels of the university system’s offer to engage “in good faith dialogue."
