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Westminster Gears Up for 2026 Tet Parade: A Vibrant Celebration of Lunar New Year and Resilience
Westminster Gears Up for 2026 Tet Parade: A Vibrant Celebration of Lunar New Year and Resilience
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Berlinale 2026: Audience Crowns ‘Staatsschutz’ & ‘Traces’ in Powerful Wins
LAUSD Borrows Another $250 Million for Sex Abuse Claims Amid Rising Costs
LAUSD Borrows Another $250 Million for Sex Abuse Claims Amid Rising Costs
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Westminster Gears Up for 2026 Tet Parade: A Vibrant Celebration of Lunar New Year and Resilience

Maisie Rivers 9 hours ago

The City of Westminster hosts its annual Tet Parade today. This event marks Lunar New Year. It celebrates Vietnamese American culture. Over 15,000 people are expected...

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Berlinale 2026: Audience Crowns ‘Staatsschutz’ & ‘Traces’ in Powerful Wins

Leeanne Perez 9 hours ago

Berlin International Film Festival Celebrates Audience Favorites The Berlinale 2026 has announced its Panorama Audience Award winners. The audience has spoken loudly. “Staatsschutz” (Prosecution) by Faraz...

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LAUSD Borrows Another $250 Million for Sex Abuse Claims Amid Rising Costs

evan Park 9 hours ago

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is borrowing more money. The district approved an additional $250 million in bonds. This is for settling sexual misconduct claims....

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