LOS ANGELES

Jun 12 2026CRIME

Indian sailors and ship caught smuggling cocaine into Nigeria pay heavy price

Eleven Indian sailors and their merchant ship faced a Nigerian court on drug trafficking charges earlier this year. Authorities discovered 31. 5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a storage compartment when the vessel, the MV Aruna Hulya, docked at Lagos’s Apapa port in January. The drugs were bound for

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Jun 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Restaurants face new food safety checks in Colorado

A Colorado Springs grocery spot recently faced major trouble when inspectors found live cockroaches wandering around. The market on South Circle Drive flunked its check after health workers spotted 11 issues. Kitchen staff had no soap at handwashing stations, one worker prepared dishes while wearing

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

From Food Videos to Big-Screen Dreams: How a Social Creator is Leveling Up

A food creator with millions of followers just took a major step into the mainstream entertainment world. Known for his fun, energetic cooking videos, he’s not just another internet personality—he’s built a brand that blends humor, lifestyle, and food into something people actually want to watch. Wi

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Small Arms and Student Life: What Grip Strength Says About Health

In Taiwan, researchers tested the grip strength of 501 university students—168 men and 333 women aged 18 to 25—to see what physical traits and daily habits predict muscle weakness. Instead of focusing on athletes or older adults, this study zeroed in on young people most don’t worry about. Surprisin

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

How Back Pain Changes How People React to Tasty Food

When someone has long-term back pain, their daily life changes in ways that aren’t always obvious. One surprising area where changes show up is in the brain’s reaction to food. Researchers compared how people with chronic low-back pain and those without it responded to a sweet, high-calorie drink wh

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Jun 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Spotlight on Top Red Light Therapy Gadgets for Everyday Use

Red light therapy gadgets are popping up everywhere, claiming to erase wrinkles, boost collagen, ease muscle pain, and even regrow hair. But do these glowing gadgets really deliver on their promises? After spending months testing different devices, here’s a no-nonsense look at what actually works.

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

How Moving Helps Students Feel Better and Connect

Research shows that staying active can boost mental health and help students feel less alone. But when it comes to exercise, does it matter if students work out in person or online? That’s the question behind a study that tracked how different types of physical activity affected college students. T

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Jun 12 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert: Wind and Lightning Expected in Southwest Virginia

A fast-moving storm is heading through parts of southwest Virginia today, bringing gusty winds and frequent lightning. The storm is traveling east at about 30 miles per hour and is expected to affect areas like Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Shawsville until late afternoon. Residents should expect

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Jun 12 2026CELEBRITIES

A golfer's wife beats cancer but faces new challenges

Amy Mickelson has spent years in the spotlight not just as the wife of top golfer Phil Mickelson, but as a survivor who's overcome serious health battles. Back in 2003, complications from giving birth to their youngest son nearly cost her life. Then in 2009, she bravely fought and beat breast cancer

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Jun 12 2026WEATHER

Mumford & Sons Wrigley show on hold as storms loom

Weather worries forced a last-minute delay for the Mumford & Sons gig at Wrigley Field. Instead of letting fans in at 5 p. m. for a 6:30 p. m. start, the gates stayed shut while organisers kept an eye on incoming storms. The National Weather Service had flagged 51 counties in northern Illinois, incl

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