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Buzzing Bosnians bring World Cup boom to Santa Clara restaurant

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina fans celebrate after Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic scores their first goal REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina fans celebrate after Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic scores their first goal REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

In soccer stronghold California, World Cup is a seismic event

A soccer ball sits on a field during San Jose Earthquakes training in San Jose, California, U.S., June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino
A soccer ball sits on a field during San Jose Earthquakes training in San Jose, California, U.S., June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino

California's Lindblad takes first surfing tour win in Brazil

Surfing - World Surf League - Tahiti Pro - Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia - May 29, 2024  Sawyer Lindblad of the U.S. in action during the women's quarter finals heat 2 REUTERS/Thomas Bevilacqua/File Photo
Surfing - World Surf League - Tahiti Pro - Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia - May 29, 2024  Sawyer Lindblad of the U.S. in action during the women's quarter finals heat 2 REUTERS/Thomas Bevilacqua/File Photo

US petrol stations accused of using AI to inflate prices in California

Petrol station owners, including Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, BP and 7-Eleven, are accused of using artificial intelligence to inflate pump prices in California.
Petrol station owners, including Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, BP and 7-Eleven, are accused of using artificial intelligence to inflate pump prices in California.

California governor slams claim that probes did not originate from Washington

California governor Gavin Newsom slammed the attempt by “anonymous” sources to muddy the waters.
California governor Gavin Newsom slammed the attempt by “anonymous” sources to muddy the waters.

Qatar seek momentum against Canada after opening World Cup draw

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Qatar v Switzerland - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Qatar players celebrate after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/David Gonzales
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Qatar v Switzerland - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Qatar players celebrate after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/David Gonzales

Eight people die in B-52 plane crash: US military

Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft crashed in Edwards, California, on June 15, 2026.
Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft crashed in Edwards, California, on June 15, 2026.

California governor Gavin Newsom says Trump’s Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

Multiple federal investigations related to California Governor Gavin Newsom were reportedly underway, including one looking at his wife's finances.
Multiple federal investigations related to California Governor Gavin Newsom were reportedly underway, including one looking at his wife's finances.

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide

Hilton projected to advance in race for California governor to face Becerra

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks during his campaign watch party in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. June 2, 2026.   REUTERS/Mike Blake
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks during his campaign watch party in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. June 2, 2026.   REUTERS/Mike Blake

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.