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OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion Funding Amidst Tech Giant AI Race: West Coast Business News
OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion Funding Amidst Tech Giant AI Race: West Coast Business News
ICE Detains Asylum Seekers at Check-Ins, Targets Afghans in New Enforcement Push
ICE Detains Asylum Seekers at Check-Ins, Targets Afghans in New Enforcement Push
IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour: A Digital Diplomacy Masterclass Redefining Global Views
IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour: A Digital Diplomacy Masterclass Redefining Global Views
Internal Review Contradicts Trump Administration’s Narrative on Alex Pretti Shooting
Internal Review Contradicts Trump Administration’s Narrative on Alex Pretti Shooting
IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour: Content Diplomacy Rewrites Global Views, Ignites Debates
IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour: Content Diplomacy Rewrites Global Views, Ignites Debates
Pregnant Teen Captain: Mary Ann Patten’s Top West Coast Voyage Navigated Mutiny and Storm
Pregnant Teen Captain: Mary Ann Patten’s Top West Coast Voyage Navigated Mutiny and Storm
Zampo Brings Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei Fusion to Beverly Hills, Igniting West Coast Food News
Zampo Brings Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei Fusion to Beverly Hills, Igniting West Coast Food News
Indonesia Revokes 28 Mining Permits After Floods Linked to Environmental Damage
Indonesia Revokes 28 Mining Permits After Floods Linked to Environmental Damage
California Disrupts Global Poaching Rings: West Coast Agencies Seize Endangered Species in Major Bust
California Disrupts Global Poaching Rings: West Coast Agencies Seize Endangered Species in Major Bust
Ex-Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding, Accused Drug Lord, Faces Court in California
Ex-Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding, Accused Drug Lord, Faces Court in California
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US Homicide Rate Plummets in Historic 2025 Decline; Experts Cautious on Causes

Leeanne Perez 1 week ago

The US Homicide Rate saw a significant drop across dozens of U.S. cities in 2025. A new report highlights a sharp decline in homicides. This trend...

2025, causes, cities, decline, drop, policing, rate, reduction, statistics
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Editorial

2025: West Coast Scientists Achieve Major Breakthroughs in Sea Star Recovery News

Donovan Blake 3 weeks ago

The year 2025 marked a turning point for marine life, with critical successes achieved in the vital effort of Sea Star Recovery. Scientists on the West...

2025, breakthroughs, disease, scientists, sea star
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Westward

Agassiz’s 2025: Community Builds Big, Gains Global Travel Spotlight

Hollis Greene 4 weeks ago

The year 2025 marked a period of significant progress and exciting new directions for Agassiz, with the **Agassiz 2025 Developments** showcasing a community actively shaping its...

2025, Agassiz, aquatic, aquatic center, construction, developments, filming, filming location, location, master, master plan, reconciliation, recreation, set-jetting, truth and reconciliation, vision
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The Current

LA Times 2025: Fires, Investigations, and Current West Coast News Dominate Trending Stories

Leeanne Perez 4 weeks ago

The year 2025 proved turbulent for Los Angeles, and readers turned to the **LA Times 2025** for critical West Coast news shaping the region. Major events,...

2025, economic impact, emergency response, human interest, human stories, LA Times, LAFD, natural disasters, systemic failures, trending stories, UCLA
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Soundwaves

Year-End Music Spotlight: Top Jazz and Contemporary Releases Shine as 2025 Concludes

evan Park 1 month ago

Monday, December 29, 2025, marks a significant day for 2025 music releases. It is New Music Monday, wrapping up an eventful year for music. Many look...

2025, albums, bebop, Chad LB, Charlie Hunter, contemporary, Fred Hersch, groove, hardbop, JazzFunkSoul, Kurt Elling, Neil Gray, spotlight
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Top Coastal Reports

Top West Coast Towns Blacked Out: Major Substation Fault Leaves Thousands in Dark

Priyank anair 1 month ago

West Coast Power Outage: Thousands Plunged into Darkness This is significant West Coast news. Thousands of homes lost power in a major West Coast Power Outage....

2025, blackout, Buller District, businesses, darkness, Monday, substation, thousands
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Sunset Screen

Streaming Extravaganza: 7 Blockbuster Movies & Series Launch December 26, 2025

evan Park 1 month ago

The final Friday of December 2025 promises a significant influx of new entertainment. Streaming platforms are gearing up for a massive release day on Streaming December...

2025, Bugonia, Cashero, Cover-Up, December 26, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Revolver Rita, Sinners, Stranger Things
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Editorial

Mexico’s 2025 in Review: CEO’s Predictions Accuracy Tested – Editorial News Analysis

Maisie Rivers 1 month ago

Mexico 2025 Predictions: An Audit of a CEO’s Forecasts This editorial delves into a CEO’s Mexico 2025 predictions, assessing their accuracy on key fronts. The analysis...

2025, accuracy, CEO, FDI, foreign direct investment, green energy, Pemex, popularity, predictions, President Sheinbaum
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Sunset Screen

December 22-28: Blockbusters, Thrillers, and Family Dramas Hit Screens

brett Chang 1 month ago

The week of December 22nd to December 28th, 2025, offers a rich tapestry of new movie releases and television series. Viewers can explore a diverse range...

2025, action
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Pacific Plate

LA’s 2025 Food Scene: Retro Vibes, Bold Flavors, and Culinary Revolutions

brett Chang 1 month ago

The **LA Food Scene** in 2025 is poised for an exciting year, according to the LAist food editor’s compelling forecast. Anticipate dynamic culinary shifts for the...

2025, bold, cookbooks, dinner parties, fondue, LA, LAist, masa, mayonnaise, retro, vibes
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