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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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The Current

Thousands March in San Francisco for 22nd Annual Walk for Life West Coast, Highlighting Current Abortion Debates

Sasha Martinez 5 days ago

San Francisco Hosts Thousands for 22nd Annual Walk for Life West Coast, Highlighting Current Abortion Debates Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco on January 25,...

2026, abortion, advocacy, annual, debates, life, march, Planned Parenthood, pro-life, rally, reproductive, Roe v Wade, Walk for Life
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Editorial

Chemainus Sawmill Curtailment Extended Through 2026 Amidst Market Woes

Priyank anair 5 days ago

Western Forest Products (WFP) announced a significant decision on January 23, 2026: the Chemainus Sawmill Curtailment will extend through at least the end of 2026, with...

2026, Chemainus, curtailment, extended, forestry, log supply, sawmill, softwood lumber, Western Forest Products, WFP, woes
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Westward

Forbes Names Oceanside Top West Coast Surprise Destination for 2026

Sierra Dalton 6 days ago

Discover the ultimate Oceanside Surprise Destination, recognized by Forbes as the West Coast’s biggest surprise for 2026. This vibrant city offers a classic Southern California lifestyle...

2026, Foodie, Getaway, Oceanside, Resorts, Urban Renewal
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Soundwaves

January 23, 2026: New Music Friday Ushers in Major Album Releases as Industry Trends Evolve

Sasha Martinez 7 days ago

The music world is buzzing with exciting New Music Releases. January 23, 2026 marks a significant New Music Friday, with many artists dropping highly anticipated albums....

2026, albums, cinematic, dub, friday
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Top Coastal Reports

West Coast News Snapshot: January 20, 2026 – From Portland Shootings to LA Homeless Counts

Maisie Rivers 1 week ago

The West Coast faced a mix of critical events on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, making for a dynamic day of West Coast news. Local news outlets...

2026, robotaxis, shootings, snapshot
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Soundwaves

January 2026 Ignites Dance Floors: EDM Releases and Festivals Lead the Charge

Priyank anair 2 weeks ago

January 2026: EDM Releases Festivals – A Powerful Start The start of 2026 is a powerful statement for electronic dance Music (EDM). New Music releases and...

2026, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Cenk Gursoy, Crankdat, EDC Thailand, Electronic Dance Music, Ghostone Records, James Kennedy, Labels, Lizzy Wang, Zedd, Zoe Kypri
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Top Coastal Reports

Global High Seas Treaty Officially Enters Force, Launching New Ocean Protections

Leeanne Perez 2 weeks ago

The High Seas Treaty officially entered force on January 17, 2026, providing a vital framework for ocean conservation. This landmark agreement, also known as the BBNJ...

2026, agreement, BBNJ, Entry force, High seas, International waters, MPA, Treaty
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Westward

Los Angeles Ascends: United’s New Routes Fuel 2026 Tourism Boom

Priyank anair 2 weeks ago

The **LA Tourism Boom** is set to accelerate, driven by United Airlines’ strategic expansion from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and its new flight routes, signaling...

2026, Airport, gateway, visitor
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Soundwaves

Robbie Williams Drops Surprise BRITPOP Album, Ignites Chart Battle

Maisie Rivers 2 weeks ago

Robbie Williams has stunned fans with a surprise album drop, unleashing his 13th studio album, titled BRITPOP, on January 16, 2026. This highly anticipated Robbie Williams...

2026, 90s, album, BRITPOP, Chris Martin, collaborations, Jesse & Joy, London, Robbie Williams, surprise, Tony Iommi
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Westward

New National Park Fees: Your Citizenship Status Now Affects Entry Cost

Maisie Rivers 2 weeks ago

The National Park Service is implementing changes to National Park Fees, which began January 1, 2026, directly impacting park entry costs and sparking widespread travel discussions....

2026, annual pass, citizenship, DOI, entry, NPS, parks, pricing, status, surcharge, visitors
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