Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Southern California

June 16, 2026

Eight crew members presumed dead in B-52 crash at U.S. Air Force base

Mr Hayes said preliminary findings indicated that the crash was “tragic”, “not survivable”, and an “unrecoverable crash”.

Photo at the crash scene
February 10, 2026

Thousands of health workers join strike in Southern California

Those workers were represented by the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professions.

Striking health workers
January 13, 2025

Los Angeles wildfire death toll hits 24; prisoners get $1 per hour to fight blaze

They are given another $1 per hour for emergency work. Each day spent working as a rescue worker shortens the prison sentence by two days.

Los Angeles wildfire firefighters
December 19, 2024

Amazon delivery drivers embark on strike over failed negotiation with e-commerce giant

The union is demanding that the retail giant recognise its unionised workers in the U.S.

Amazon
October 28, 2024

Morning after the 2024 U.S. presidential election

In Miami and Houston, it was like someone poured ice-cold water on the ever-bubbling sunshine cities.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
February 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia places orders for 120 Airbus helicopters

The Airbus helicopters will be delivered over the next five years to seven years.

Saudi Arabia flag
February 13, 2024

Access Holdings appoints Agbede as acting group CEO

Mr Jimoh said Agbede will provide the much-needed leadership to steer the company.

Access Bank
August 21, 2023

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Southern California

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency

Earthquake
June 14, 2023

Southern Baptists expel two churches with female pastors

The church asserted that only qualified males can serve as pastors as described by the Holy Bible.

Fern Creek Baptist Church
March 6, 2023

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells tournament amid U.S. visa row

The Serbian is one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against the coronavirus.

Novak Djokovic