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Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story

As Israel reaches 10 million citizens amid war, one photographer captures 100 lives that reveal a quieter, more human story.

Ortal Pelleg connected to the author through surfing.
A truck from the child advocacy organization Heat Initiative calling on Apple to do more to police child sex abuse material on iCloud, is parked outside the Apple store as the new iPhone 15 is released in Boston, Massachusetts, US, September 22, 2023

West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud's alleged role in distributing child sex abuse material

Six skiers were rescued, eight lost their lives, and one is missing after an avalance in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, California, February 17, 2026.

Eight backcountry skiers perish in California avalanche, ninth presumed dead

Six skiers were rescued, eight lost their lives, and one is missing after an avalance in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, California, February 17, 2026.

Six skiers stranded, nine others missing after avalanche in California's Castle Peak


New York seeks dismissal of lawsuit by Elon Musk's X/Twitter over hate speech law

Musk's company argued that New York's law unconstitutionally exposed it to lawsuits and big fines unless it disclosed "highly sensitive and controversial speech" that the state found objectionable.

Elon Musk.

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run

Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks near to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as they attend a press conference about new legislation aimed at improving nutrition in schools across California, at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, US October 8, 2025

California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to create a statewide office to combat antisemitism in K-12 settings.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Belvedere Middle School  in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 8, 2025.

California governor signs controversial antisemitism bill that sets up first-in-the-nation measures

“California is taking action to confront hate in all its forms,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2025.

Fed. judge blocks Trump admin from sending National Guard to Oregon as troops depart Texas

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Sunday that Trump was "ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States."

 Members of the California National Guard stand guard at the Paramount Business Center parking lot a day after clashes between protesters and law enforcement following multiple detentions by ICE, in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 8, 2025.

LAPD increases patrols around synagogues starting Rosh Hashanah, during Holy Days

The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - and continue through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ends at nightfall October 2.

LAPD surrounds students protesting in support of Palestinians at an encampment at the University of Southern California’s Alumni Park, in Los Angeles, California, US, April 24, 2024

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Savoring the sweetness life can offer, even in the toughest of times - opinion

I look to the new year with an acute eye for hidden honey.

Honey

Gunfire hits ABC studio in Sacramento following 'Jimmy Kimmel' suspension

Three gunshots penetrated the building, but no information on any suspect vehicles involved has been released.

A window that was stuck by gunfire is covered with a board at ABC10 (KXTV) in Sacramento, California, US, September 19, 2025.

Recording from the deep: Scientists discover new species of bumpy snailfish

The researchers were recording the depths when they discovered an unfamiliar pink snailfish swimming just above the seafloor.

SUNY Geneseo researchers and their collaborators have described three new snailfishes, including the bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi) discovered using MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle Doc Ricketts.

California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools

If enacted, California would become the first state to create a statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator for public schools.

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.