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- Hollywood Star Dwayne Johnson Detained by Police Following Emily Blunt Walk of Fame Event
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: US & Canada
Actor Dwayne Johnson was stopped by law enforcement on Thursday for a vehicle equipment violation shortly after attending a public ceremony in Hollywood. The entertainer remained c...
- UCLA Scientist Dennis Slamon Joins Elite American Physicians Association Following Decades of Breast Cancer Innovation
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Medical News
Dr. Dennis Slamon has been elected to the Association of American Physicians in recognition of his transformative work in oncology. The UCLA professor led the discovery of the HER2...
- United States Immigration Authorities Detain Nigerian National in Los Angeles Amidst Removal Proceedings
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 53-year-old Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo in Los Angeles. The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) unit too...
- Federal Operation Gangsta’s Paradise Dismantles Mexican Mafia Leadership in Southern California Raids
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Crime
A massive multi-agency law enforcement sweep resulted in the arrest of 25 individuals linked to the Mexican Mafia across Orange and Los Angeles counties on April 23. The two-year i...
- Rising Musician D4vd Charged with Capital Murder as Prosecutors Allege Financial Motive in Teen Slaying
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Crime
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has announced first-degree murder charges against 21-year-old singer D4vd in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Ri...
- Alireza Beiranvand Vows to ‘Make History’ as Iran Finalizes 2026 World Cup Preparations Amid Geopolitical Tension
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Sports
Iranian national team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand declared that "Team Melli" is focused on achieving a historic breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to reach the knock...
- US federal agents arrest Iranian national for allegedly brokering multimillion dollar arms deals for Sudan
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
A 44 year old Iranian woman and US permanent resident was apprehended at Los Angeles airport for allegedly trafficking Iranian manufactured military hardware to the Sudanese defens...
- Alec Baldwin Ordered to Face Civil Jury Trial in October Over Fatal Rust Film Set Shooting
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: US & Canada
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled that Alec Baldwin must face a civil lawsuit brought by gaffer Serge Svetnoy following the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna...
- Federal Agents Re-Arrest Key Plaintiff in California Immigration Lawsuit Alleging Retaliatory Detention
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Immigration Policy
Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, a central figure in a legal challenge against immigration roving patrols, was detained by ICE during a routine check-in on Thursday. His legal team h...
- Fela Kuti Makes History As First African Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame In Landmark 2026 Class
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has become the first African artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, following an announcement on April 13, 2026. Inducted under the...
- Niece of Slain Iranian General Arrested in Los Angeles Amid Revoked US Residency
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: US & Canada
US authorities have rescinded the residency of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, the niece of the late IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani, following the discovery of her pro-Tehran social med...
- Two Worlds, One Voice: Navigating the Hyphenated Identity in 'Enchanted Air'
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Book Clubs & Reading Lists
In an era increasingly defined by global migration and the complexities of the diaspora, Margarita Engle’s award winning memoir in verse, Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings, se...