Costco opening 10 new stores in the US and 4 in Canada as expansion continues - See where

Costco is continuing its expansion plans with 10 new locations in the U.S. and four in Canada opening over the next two months with more planned locations in the works.

California retires 46-year license plate format, debuts mirrored sequence

California is transitioning to a new mirrored license plate format as the state exhausts its long-running seven-character sequence after decades of vehicle registrations.

Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt

Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Pregnant Amazon workers sue, accusing retailer of systematic discrimination

Four former Amazon warehouse employees sued the company in a proposed nationwide class action, accusing it of discriminating against pregnant workers.

City council approves $13 million for LAPD vehicles ahead of 2028 Olympics

The City Council authorized $13.04 million for the LAPD to finance 107 non-patrol vehicles. They are also reviewing a separate $30 million request for an additional 300 patrol cars.

Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup

Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.

Costco set to expand with 14 new warehouses across US and Canada

Costco is slated to expand across North America over the next couple of months, with more than a dozen warehouses scheduled to open in the U.S. and Canada.

Amazon plane crashes near Miami airport
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An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport and struck multiple vehicles, killing at least five people and injuring five others.

69 arrested in LA street takeover bust
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LAPD arrested 69 people and issued 570 citations after officers surrounded more than 700 people at an illegal street takeover in Harbor Gateway. 

More than 15,000 children’s squishy toys recalled over deadly water bead hazard

More than 15,000 children’s squishy toys have been recalled or flagged by federal regulators because they contain water beads that can expand if swallowed.

Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say

Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.

Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow

Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.