Flea-borne typhus outbreak prompts renewed warnings in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles Times - Sep 24, 2026

Health officials issued a warning after a second wave of flea-borne typhus was reported in Los Angeles County.

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Lee says Ukraine breached non-disclosure agreement on 2 NK soldiers

MEXICO CITY — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday expressed regret that Ukraine has disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, calling it a breach of a non-disclosure agreement that he said may lead to many problems. "It was appropriate in every aspect not to disclose, considering many problems it may cause when disclosed, and (we) had agreed to do so," Lee said in a post on his X account, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York that Ukraine recently sent the two North Korean soldiers to South Korea. Shortly after Zelenskyy's speech, the Ukrainian presidential office said the transfer of the two North Korean prisoners to South Korea was carried out through direct dialogue with Seoul. "(Ukraine) disclosed the transfer in breach of a non-disclosure agreement," Lee wrote. "I don't know the reasons (for the disclosure), but I regret it." Lee said the issue is a very sensitive matter that could immensely affect diplomacy and national security, as well as th

Lee, Sheinbaum hold summit to discuss deepening cooperation

Sep 24, 2026

Lee, Sheinbaum hold summit to discuss deepening cooperation

MEXICO CITY — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City on Thursday as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in various areas, from supply chains to artificial intelligence (AI). Lee arrived here Wednesday on a three-day state visit, becoming the first South Korean president in 16 years to make a state visit to Mexico. Following their summit, Lee and Sheinbaum are set to attend a ceremony for the signing of agreements between the two countries and make a joint press announcement of the outcome of their bilateral summit. In an interview with Mexican newspaper El Universal, released Wednesday, Lee said combining South Korea's technology with Mexico's strong industrial base can create new growth, citing AI and supply chains among areas for cooperation. He also said South Korea and Mexico have considerable room to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors, citing semiconductors, the aerospace industry and electric vehicles as prospective sectors for cooperation. Ahead of the summit, Lee paid his respects to the fallen

Over $370K raised for 81-year-old delivery driver paying wife’s medical bills

Sep 24, 2026

Over $370K raised for 81-year-old delivery driver paying wife’s medical bills

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Single-engine plane crashes in Hesperia, 2 passengers found dead

Sep 24, 2026

Single-engine plane crashes in Hesperia, 2 passengers found dead

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Hurricane Polo is coming. Here's what it means for Southern California

Sep 24, 2026

Hurricane Polo is coming. Here's what it means for Southern California

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After 16 years together, a free wedding makes a dream come true

Sep 24, 2026

After 16 years together, a free wedding makes a dream come true

ILIGAN CITY — After living together for 16 years, Danna and Erwin Juntilla finally tied the knot in a free wedding ceremony offered by the local government unit (LGU) of Iligan. The Juntillas were among 71 couples married by Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao during the Asenso Iliganon Mass Wedding rites held here last week.

Developer: Land claims valid, but won’t ‘silence’ Mangyan assertions

Sep 24, 2026

Developer: Land claims valid, but won’t ‘silence’ Mangyan assertions

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Saying it does not intend to “silence” criticisms from the Mangyan-Iraya community, developer Pieceland Corporation insists it has the legal right over a 302,944 square meter property in Barangay Poblacion at Abra de Ilog town in Occidental Mindoro which an indigenous tribal organization claims as part of its ancestral domain.

Cojuangco says gov’t dragging its foot on nuclear power option

Sep 24, 2026

Cojuangco says gov’t dragging its foot on nuclear power option

MORONG, Bataan — Pangasinan 2nd District Rep. Mark Cojuangco blamed the national government for dragging its feet on nuclear energy, saying he was disappointed by the lack of firm resolve to operate the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in this coastal town. Speaking before a group of reporters who toured the BNPP facilities on Thursday,

Baguio's Mirador welcomed Archbishop Sheen for Filipino bishops' retreat in 1975

Sep 24, 2026

Baguio's Mirador welcomed Archbishop Sheen for Filipino bishops' retreat in 1975

Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once visited Baguio City to direct a retreat for Filipino bishops more than 50 years ago.

Gov’t lifts temporary ban on Discord after online safety commitment

Sep 24, 2026

Gov’t lifts temporary ban on Discord after online safety commitment

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have lifted the temporary ban on Discord. That is after the messaging platform committed to implementing stronger child safety protocols and counter-extremism measures. The decision followed a meeting between Philippine officials and senior Discord executives, including

Ideal is 16 or more conviction votes, even with lower denominator – Luistro

Sep 24, 2026

Ideal is 16 or more conviction votes, even with lower denominator – Luistro

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has admitted that the ideal scenario for the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is to get 16 or more conviction votes. She expressed her hope as the Senate Impeachment Court allowed a lower minimum vote requirement to convict the vice president, if some senator-judges

Cagayan Valley workers seek P100 daily wage hike; employers oppose

Sep 24, 2026

Cagayan Valley workers seek P100 daily wage hike; employers oppose

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — Workers in Cagayan Valley are seeking a P100 increase in the basic daily wage, while employers are pushing to keep the current P500 minimum wage for private-sector workers. The competing positions were laid out during a Sept. 24 public hearing at the Isabela provincial capitol, where employee representatives said the

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