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Deposit ₹60 crore to travel to Los Angeles: Bombay HC to Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra
The Bombay High Court has ordered actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, to deposit ₹ 60 crore as a condition to be allowed to travel to Los Angeles and other international destinations. According to a report in Live Law, the HC ruling...

La Iglesia San Francisco De Valparaíso Busca Reinventarse Tras Su Ultima Reconstrucción
VALPARAÍSO, Chile — La historia de la Iglesia San Francisco en Valparaíso está tan entrelazada con la ciudad portuaria chilena que, cuando un incendio destruyó el edificio en 2013, una vecina sintió que estaba perdiendo a un amigo. La ciudad debe...

California’s Nursing Shortage Is Getting Worse. Front-Line Workers Blame Management.
TURLOCK, Calif. — California, like much of the nation, is not producing enough nurses working at bedsides to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population, fueling a workforce crunch that risks endangering quality patient care. Nearly 60% of...

California commission explores complaints about insurance commissioner trip costs
California’s Fair Political Practices Commission is looking into a complaint that Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has used taxpayer money to pay for international trips, according to a report from ABC 7 News. According to the newscast, Lara...

Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Sings U.S. National Anthem At LOS ANGELES KINGS' Home Opener
IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem when the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, October 7 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as part of the NHL's (National Hockey League) first day of regular-season...

What the US government shutdown means for travellers as thousands of flights delayed
Travellers heading to the United States are facing ongoing chaos this week, as the federal government shutdown continues to "threaten the reliability and efficiency" of the aviation industry. Now in its seventh day, the shutdown began on 1 October...

Cal, Stanford among ACC teams hoping Atlantic-to-Pacific league travel is smoother in Year 2
FILE – California head coach Charmin Smith reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Berkeley, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File) FILE – Stanford guard Benny...

Bombay HC directs Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra to deposit Rs 60 crore in alleged fraud case before travelling abroad
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, got involved in a controversy due to their alleged connection in the fraud case. The couple has now been directed to deposit Rs 60 crore if they wish to travel to Los Angeles...

Rams will practice at Camden Yards before London travels and after Ravens meeting
The Los Angeles Rams aren't going anywhere after their week six meeting against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday afternoon. Well, just across some parking lots. The Rams will practice at Oriole Park at Camden Yards next week instead...

The government shutdown keeps snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse
Updated October 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM EDT Travelers across the U.S. are beginning to feel the impacts of the government shutdown, as air traffic control staffing shortages disrupt flights across the country. Twelve Federal Aviation Administration...

JC Resorts deploys Sonifi at California properties
Southern California-based JC Resorts has deployed hospitality technology provider Sonifi Solutions’ in-room guest engagement technology at two of its properties. The properties are Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach and Rancho Bernardo Inn in San...

University of Southern California advises H‑1B visa holders to postpone international travel 'until further guidance'
The University of Southern California (USC) has issued a warning to faculty and staff holding H‑1B visas, urging them to postpone international travel until further guidance, following the White House’s latest immigration measures, according to...

University of Southern California issues notice on H-1B visa
The University of Southern California (USC) has advised faculty and staff holding H-1B visas to avoid international travel following new restrictions introduced by the Trump administration. The measures include a $100,000 fee for employers hiring...

No wi-fi, no problem? Fred Ramsdell wins a Nobel Prize while hiking and nobody could reach him
Imagine being out in the wild, surrounded by mountains, streams, and maybe even a grizzly bear, and then hearing you’ve just won a Nobel Prize. That’s exactly what happened to immunologist Fred Ramsdell. Fred Ramsdell, 64, was enjoying a digital...

Maine Named a Top U.S. Hiking Destination in New National Ranking
Maine is a wonderful hiking paradise. From rugged cliffside paths to peaceful forest trails, the state is full of options for every skill level and adventure style. Whether you're into mountain hikes, scenic strolls, or historic rail trails, Maine...

Harvest season is underway at rural California date farm
Harvest season is officially in full swing at the China Ranch Date Farm, a Tecopa, California business that can be a great day trip from nearby Southern Nevada locations. “We’re about 45 minutes from Pahrump and it’s a real oasis, where we grow...
Council Confirms Nuisance Camping Ordinance
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - During Public Comments at the Sept. 25 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, several residents asked council to reconsider including cars in the nuisance camping ordinance. The ordinance will restrict the use of vehicles...

Outbound Yosemite: a New Basecamp for California Adventure
Outbound Hotels announces the upcoming opening of Outbound Yosemite, a landmark addition in the brand's portfolio of outdoor-inspired destinations. The news comes alongside an expanded strategic partnership with CoralTree Hospitality, which now...

5 things to know for Oct. 8: Air travel, Furloughed workers, James Comey, Gaza ceasefire talks, Tesla
The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees to urgently search for any records related to the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart. The unusual directive, marked as a top priority by the White House, has agents combing through decades-old...

Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers
Washington (CNN) — There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers have stayed home, the facility...