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• Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

  18-11-2024 21:41 via ocregister.com
  
  Arthur Allen | (TNS) KFF Health News
  Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team.
  Trump announced Thursday he’ll nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, after saying during his campaign he’d let the anti-vaccine activist “go wild” on med
  
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• Home EV chargers: Do you really need one?

  19-11-2024 00:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Even as public charging networks expand, many new electric vehicle owners continue to install high-powered fast-charging systems in their homes. According to a 2023 J. D. Power study, 60% of EV owners plugging into a standard wall socket say they will likely upgrade their home charging station to a faster charging device.
  There are two main options for home EV chargers: Level 1 and Level 2.
  A Level 1 charger is the simplest option. Like most other home appliances, it uses a standard 120-volt hou
  
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• Alexander: USC’s quarterback situation just got more interesting

  18-11-2024 23:44 via ocregister.com
  
  Is he the guy? Or maybe we should ask this way: Is he the guy?
  Jayden Maiava’s first start as USC quarterback Saturday had a lot of moments of potential with some moments of tension mixed in, but mainly his and his team’s 28-20 victory over Nebraska provided moments of hope for the future.
  The sophomore transfer from UNLV, promoted to QB1 largely to determine if he’s the answer for USC going forward, provided plenty of evidence to suggest so.
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• Disneyland removes stunt performers from Spider-Man stuntronic show

  18-11-2024 22:55 via ocregister.com
  
  The Spider-Man stunt performers in the Avengers Campus rooftop show got a lump of coal in their stockings from Disneyland as they were told to hang up their supersuits just as the Christmas holiday season kicks off at the Anaheim theme parks.
  The stunt performers in “The Amazing Spider-Man” show received notice that their final performances would be on Sunday, Nov. 17 in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, according to the American Guild of Variety Artists.
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• Storm brings winter vibes to mountain resorts — what’s in store for ski season?

  18-11-2024 22:33 via ocregister.com
  
  Snow has been teasing local mountain towns, giving hope that the lifts will soon start running to kick off the ski season.
  An early-season storm over the weekend brought winter vibes to popular snow destinations, with several inches of snow blanketing streets and slopes, and cold night-time temperatures allowing operators to blow even more white stuff.
  An early-season storm on Friday, Nov. 15 2024 brought snow to Big Bear, getting skiers and snowboarders excited about the winter season ahead. (P
  
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• In-N-Out Burger-backed car cruise and dinner will take place Jan. 18

  18-11-2024 22:23 via ocregister.com
  
  An annual car cruise in Orange County to combat human trafficking will take place Jan. 18.
  Cruisin’ 2 Freedom is put on by the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, set up by Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, president and owner of In-N-Out Burger, and her husband Sean Ellingson.
  This year’s event will include the cruise, which starts at 3 p.m. in Huntington Beach and winds up at the the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, where it will be followed by a car show and a benefit dinner.
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• In-N-Out Burger-backed car cruise and dinner coming to Orange County

  18-11-2024 22:23 via ocregister.com
  
  An annual car cruise in Orange County to combat human trafficking will take place Jan. 18.
  Cruisin’ 2 Freedom is put on by the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, set up by Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, president and owner of In-N-Out Burger, and her husband Sean Ellingson.
  This year’s event will include the cruise, which starts at 3 p.m. in Huntington Beach and winds up at the the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, where it will be followed by a car show and a benefit dinner.
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• Trump confirms he plans to use military for mass deportations

  18-11-2024 22:15 via ocregister.com
  
  By Stephanie Lai | Bloomberg
  President-elect Donald Trump confirmed his intention to use the US military to carry out what he has vowed will be the largest mass deportation in US history.
  Trump wrote “TRUE!!!” on his Truth Social network early Monday, replying to a post from Tom Fitton, the president of conservative legal group Judicial Watch, who said that Trump was reportedly “prepared to declare a national emergency and will use military assets to reverse the Biden invasion
  
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• US to add blind spot warnings, pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings

  18-11-2024 22:03 via ocregister.com
  
  By Tom Krisher | The Associated Press
  The U.S. government’s automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year, when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians.
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it has finalized the changes, which were required by Congress under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
  In addition to the five-star ratings for crash tests, the agency will add four n
  
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• Lakers to honor Pat Riley with statue outside Crypto.com Arena

  18-11-2024 21:58 via ocregister.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO — The Lakers announced on Monday morning that they have commissioned a statue of Pat Riley to join Lakers legends in Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena, immortalizing the coach who won led the “Showtime” Lakers of the 1980s to four of their five NBA titles in that decade.
  The statue is set to be completed in 2026, with the team to announce an official unveiling date at a later time.
  Franchise governor Jeanie Buss shared plans with Riley on Monday over a video call a
  
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• Lakers plan Pat Riley statue outside Crypto.com Arena

  18-11-2024 21:58 via ocregister.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO — The Lakers announced on Monday morning that they’ve commissioned a statue of Pat Riley to join Lakers legends on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.
  The statue is set to be completed in 2026, with the team announcing the official unveiling date at a later time.
  Franchise governor Jeanie Buss shared plans with Riley on Monday over a video call alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Cooper, A.C. Green, Magic Johnson, Kurt Rambis, James Worthy, Vlade Divac, Karen West and
  
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• How credit cards can help you navigate major life changes

  18-11-2024 21:51 via ocregister.com
  
  By Sara Rathner, NerdWallet
  From furnishing your new home to booking last-minute travel to tend to an ill loved one, credit cards can be a helpful tool as you deal with life’s big, expensive stuff.
  “I just recently had a client who was going through IVF, which was a major purchase,” says Chris Hernandez, an investment advisor in Austin, Texas. The couple signed up for a new card to pay for the cost of fertility treatments, eventually gaining both a sign-up bonus and a baby.
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• Mortgage refinancing, auto loans rejected at highest rate since 2013

  18-11-2024 21:50 via ocregister.com
  
  By Jonnelle Marte | Bloomberg
  US consumers had a tougher time accessing credit this year, with applications for auto loans and mortgage refinancing being turned down at the highest rates in more than a decade.
  Despite largely stable demand, applications for various forms of credit were increasingly rejected in 2024, according to a survey released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Americans also became more pessimistic about their ability to tap credit in the future.
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• Deadpool and Wolverine return to Disneyland in ‘naughty’ holiday show

  18-11-2024 21:44 via ocregister.com
  
  The Merc with a Mouth is back again with a “naughty” holiday version of his wildly popular “Story Time with Deadpool” at the Disneyland resort that takes comedic aim DC Comics, the Main Street Electrical Parade and his “grumpy gumdrop” super hero buddy Wolverine.
  “The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special” kicked off over the weekend near Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
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• Masked thieves burglarized Windsor estate where Prince William, Kate Middleton live

  18-11-2024 21:22 via ocregister.com
  
  Police in England are hunting for a pair of masked thieves who broke into a farm building on the royal family’s Windsor Castle estate not far from the cottage on the estate where the Prince and Princess of Wales live.
  The burglars scaled a 6-foot fence to break into Shaw Farm, a working farm on the 15,800-acre estate, and then “made off with a black Isuzu pickup and a red quad bike,” Thames Valley Police told NBC News on Monday in revealing the Oct. 13 heist. “No arrests
  
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• Why US sued to stop landlords colluding on rents

  18-11-2024 21:15 via ocregister.com
  
  Roger Alford, University of Notre Dame | The Conversation
  Of all the reasons it could be hard to pay rent each month, did you have an algorithm-powered illegal cartel on your list?
  Millions of people across the United States are paying far more rent than they can reasonably afford, with rental housing prices rising far quicker than household income. In 2022, 22.4 million U.S. households were spending more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, up from 20.4 million in 2019.
  Many of these
  
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• Rent inflation won’t cool until 2026, Cleveland Fed says

  18-11-2024 21:11 via ocregister.com
  
  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said last week central bankers are keeping a close eye on housing inflation, which “has yet to fully normalize.” They could be waiting more than a year.
  It may take until mid-2026 for rent inflation in the consumer price index to subside toward its pre-pandemic norm, according to research by the Cleveland Fed. While several measures suggest that new rents in particular are coming down, fewer people are moving and signing new leases — so the s
  
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• The best electric scooters for convenience and eco-friendly travel

  18-11-2024 21:08 via ocregister.com
  
  Which electric scooter is best?
  Going green is all well and good, but if it makes life less convenient, some people aren’t willing to make the effort. Thankfully, electric scooters are both convenient and eco-friendly, making them an ideal solution for commuting to and from work and running errands around town. Not to mention they are also tons of fun for both kids and adults.
  Not all electric scooters are created equal though. They vary greatly in their top speed, range, tire size, m
  
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• US homebuilder sentiment hits 7-month high

  18-11-2024 21:07 via ocregister.com
  
  Confidence among US homebuilders advanced to a seven-month high in November on a jump in sales expectations and optimism a Trump administration will ease regulatory burdens.
  A gauge of housing market conditions from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo climbed 3 points to 46 this month, exceeding all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists.
  All three components of the index rose, led by the six-month sales outlook, which increased 7 points to the highest level since Ap
  
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• The best mom jeans for effortless style and comfort

  18-11-2024 20:57 via ocregister.com
  
  Which mom jeans are best?
  Mom jeans — you either love them or hate them. Regardless, given their rise in popularity, you’ve most likely seen them in more and more places. Mom jeans have become more of a fashion staple than the previously uber-popular skinny jean. High-waisted, tapered at the legs and a bit stiff, a pair of mom jeans is both cozy and stylish. Being comfortable will never go out of style, so find a comfy pair that will suit your style below.
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• CIF-SS football playoffs: Orange County schedule for the semifinals, Nov. 22

  18-11-2024 20:43 via ocregister.com
  
  This week’s high school football schedule.
  FOOTBALL SCHEDULECIF-SS SEMIFINALS
  Games Friday at 7 p.m. unless noted.
  DIVISION 1
  Mater Dei at Centennial
  Orange Lutheran at St. John Bosco
  Orange Lutheran quarterback TJ Lateef runs for yardage on a keeper in the Trinity League football season opener between Orange Lutheran at St. John Bosco in Bellflower on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
  DIVISION 2
  Yorba Linda at Newbury Park
  DIVISION 3
  Edison at Vista Murrieta
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• 6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

  18-11-2024 20:32 via ocregister.com
  
  YEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) — Six monkeys were still on the loose early Monday after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research, according to authorities.
  Two more Rhesus macaques were trapped Sunday outside the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, bringing the total of recovered monkeys to 37 of the 43 that escaped, Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard said in a statement relayed by Yemassee Police in a social media post.
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• Jury selection begins in human smuggling case after deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border

  18-11-2024 20:15 via ocregister.com
  
  By MICHAEL GOLDBERG
  FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men went on trial Monday on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.
  Prosecutors say Indian national Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, ran part of the scheme and recruited Steve Shand, 50, of Florida, to shuttle migrants across the bord
  
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• How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

  18-11-2024 20:14 via ocregister.com
  
  By JULIE WALKER and JOHN MINCHILLO
  NEW YORK (AP) — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York.
  The yellow banana fixed to the white wall with silver duct tape is a work entitled “Comedian,” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It first debuted in 2019 as an edition of three fruits at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair,
  
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• CIF-SS football playoffs: OCVarsity’s reporters share their reactions, predictions, favorites in semifinals week

  18-11-2024 20:08 via ocregister.com
  
  The CIF-SS football playoffs are starting a new week with nine Orange County teams getting ready to play in the semifinals while there’s a different group dealing with the sudden end to their season after losing in the quarterfinals.
  Monday morning seemed like a good time to have the OCVarsity Blitz chase down reporters Steve Fryer, Dan Albano and Michael Huntley, who are the three voters in the Orange County football Top 25, to hear what they have to say about the playoffs.
  Here is the OC
  
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• Election results you don’t like aren’t proof of election fraud

  18-11-2024 19:36 via ocregister.com
  
  Over the last few days, Democratic challenger Derek Tran has taken the lead in his race against Rep. Michelle Steel.
  The tightly contested campaign had drawn many millions of dollars into what devolved into a bitter and heated campaign.
  Democrats attacked Steel as corrupt, while Tran was hit with attacks suggesting he was a Communist. It was nasty.
  California’s policy decision to make it easier for more people to vote has meant longer processing times. It’s frustrating to be left wai
  
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• Chargers review: ‘Every man is all in. I see poise. I see confidence.’

  18-11-2024 19:34 via ocregister.com
  
  Here’s what we learned, what we heard and what comes next after the Chargers pulled out a 34-27 victory Sunday night over the Cincinnati Bengals that extended their winning streak to four games and likely cemented their status as a playoff contender with a 7-3 record overall:
  ARE THEY FOR REAL?
  Yes, the Chargers tuned up for the most difficult part of their schedule with a gritty victory over the Bengals, a game that could have gone sideways on them three or four different ways in the four
  
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• Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles

  18-11-2024 19:24 via ocregister.com
  
  By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women should not serve in combat roles.
  Here’s a look at how many women are in such military roles, as of the 2024 budget year:
  Women serving in special operations
  — Navy Special Warfare combat crew: 2
  — Air Force special operations: 3
  — Green Berets: Fewer than 10
  — Comple
  
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• Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump

  18-11-2024 19:17 via ocregister.com
  
  Lia DeGroot and Jessie Hellmann | (TNS) CQ-Roll Call
  WASHINGTON — The future of one of President Joe Biden’s key domestic policy achievements –– getting Medicare to negotiate drug prices –– could either become part of the Biden administration’s legacy, get rolled back by the incoming Congress or be weakened by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
  Trump has remained relatively mum about the drug pricing provisions of the 202
  
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• Dozens sickened, 1 dead after eating carrots sourced in Bakersfield and contaminated with E. coli

  18-11-2024 19:12 via ocregister.com
  
  An outbreak of E. coli has infected dozens of people who ate bagged organic carrots, and one person died from the infection.
  Altogether, 39 people were infected and 15 were hospitalized in 18 states after eating organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday.
  Grimmway Farms, based in Bakersfield, has recalled the carrots, which included whole and baby organic carrots sold in bags under multiple brand names including 365,
  
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