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Joe Rogan is supporting Trump, making that announcement in his latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. The endorsement comes weeks after Rogan interviewed the former president on his podcast, which was viewed by the Trump campaign as an achievement of their media strategy. The Harris camp also offered to do an interview, but Rogan declined due to travel and studio preferences. He says he does wish to interview Harris and get to know her as a human being.  

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It is the Avengers of internet it-girls! Charli X-C-X dropped the music video for her new song 3-60. The short film stars a plethora of actresses and online celebrities, including Chloe Sevigny, Rachel Sennott, Alex Consani, and Julia Fox. The video tells the story of the singer and her friends looking for the next Internet it-girl. 3-60 is the latest single for the hyperpop singer's upcoming album Brat. The record is set to "Vroom Vroom" to stores and streaming services on June 7.

The teaser trailer for 'The Bear' dropped with no dialogue and just a cold stare into the camera from Jeremy Allen White's character. Ayo Edebri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are cooking up a storm, along White's character for the newest season of 'The Bear.' The FX and Hulu series is back for its THIRD season of the visually tasty series!  The show will continue following the lives of Chef Carmy, Sydney and Richie, as they navigate the hustle and bustle of the kitchen in their quest to do what it takes to stay afloat. Earlier in the year, 'The Bear' collected TEN Emmys and three Golden Globes. The show's third season will debut on June 27th with all TEN episodes available!

Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear? This question went viral on TikTok and then spread on different platforms. But it's not your typical would you rather question. The hypothetical is not entirely about bears but mostly about violence against women. The question posed asks women if they would rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a man? The trend has men angry and women justifying why they pick the bear. Some people critiquing the hypothetical scenario say its an excuse to hate men while women online saying "people would believe me if I was attacked by a bear." There is no direct answer but no one likes being the bearer of bad news.

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Many women have shared their stories about "Ozempic babies" but although some might experience happiness others feel worried about the drug affecting their pregnancy. Both Ozempic and Mounjaro (mown-JAHR-OH) act by mimicking a natural hormone that helps reduce appetite, but now it might also be leading to more pregnancies. These weight loss drugs warn that they might make birth control pills less effective. It is unsure if the drug is making women more fertile or if its just the because they are loosing weight.  Chief of research Doctor Daniel Skovronsky says it’ hard to study the effects of these drugs on fertility, because it means exposing women to a drug with a high risk . 

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In the U-EFA (u-AYFA) Champions League, Real Madrid have defeated Bayern Munich (mew-NICK) in the semi-finals with a score of 2 to 1. Madrid striker Joselu scored the equalizer and the game winning goal in the 88th and 91st minute. For Bayern Munich (mew-NICK), Alphonso Davies scored the first goal of the match in the 68th minute. Real Madrid will play the Champions League Final against Borussia Dortmund at the Wembley Stadium in London on June 1st where Real will look to win their 15th Champions League Final. 

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Apple is expected to display its first iteration of Artificial-Intelligence features for its mobile devices in June. The company just unveiled a new M-4 chip for the iPad Pro with quadruple the strength of the current Pro models. Apple's C-E-O Tim Cook says the new M-4 chip is outrageously powerful and features A-I functionality. With Apple reporting a four percent decrease in revenue over the last year, the new chip may excite buyers to reinvest in Apple's ecosystem. The new line of iPads are already available for pre-order and will be in stores next week. 

Little Tokyo seems to be in big danger, as it was named on the list of the most endangered historic places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The list  has over three-hundred-fifty locations and is used to bring attention to historic American landmarks. This is all an effort to save and preserve these sites. Little Tokyo in Los Angeles is one of four surviving Japanese towns in the U.S. and is one of the eleven sites on the list labelled endangered. Multiple local organizations that reside within Little Tokyo hope to protect the neighborhood and its rich history and culture. 

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That unique factor is the way this single race has maintained a viewership and position in culture despite the lack of interest in horse racing as a whole. A total of 17-million people watched the Kentucky Derby last year, despite the decreasing trend of telecast viewership in the country. The race was physically attended by 150-thousand people, a number surpassing the total number of Super Bowl attendees. The second ingredient to its uniqueness is the aura surrounding the race -- the two week long celebration in Louisville. This is the largest annual event in the state, so attendees may want to put on their best wear. Celebrities like Martha Stewart, Josh Groban and Jack Harlow sport attire fit for the race. The two-minute race brings on five-hour long telecasts and two-week long parties coming tomorrow. 

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From the house from Pixar's Up or the X-Men X-mansion, numerous listings for unique stays are available. In addition to fun lodging, some of the locations include experiences. You can get VIP seats at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix with Ferrari Museum or join the FERXXOCALIPSIS (FAIR-cho cah-LEEP-sees) world tour for a week. And to add on -- these experience are all free or under one hundred dollars! Guests can request to stay at any of the Icon locations, but only 4-thousand golden tickets will be raffled off. 

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If you were not considering a movie night, you might want to check out: 'The Fall Guy.' The movie's plot is a stunt performer who is played by Ryan Gosling who executes really cool stunts. Alongside, Emily Blunt as his love interest. And appearances from Aaron Taylor Johnson, Winston Duke and Teresa Palmer! Though the interesting part about Gosling's character is not only the stunts -- but the fact that they're not him. Of course, a new film does not come without its critiques, as the film is under fire for poking fun at the Johnny Deep-Amber Heard relationship. Despite that, the preview earned 3.15 MILLION dollars in the box office JUST for the Thursday screenings, with the pressure on because of a 130-MILLION dollar budget! 'The Fall Guy' is out now.

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The theme is in reference to an exhibit that will be showcasing extravagant, but fragile, gowns from the 1600s that have been in slumber. This year celebrities will be coming together at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to celebrate four-hundred years of fashion. If you see any guests wearing floral and botanical dresses, it's because the dress-code this year is "The Garden of Time".  While the guests who are attending is still a secret, this years hosts are Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Anna Wintour. 

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In a new exclusive interview with CNN Sport, the German surfer shared he feels peace when he hits the big waves. As the water crashes against him, Steudtner (stoyt-NER) shows he stops at nothing facing off with the ocean's force. The 38-year-old surfer goes at the speed of almost 62 miles per hour. Steudtner (stoyt-NER) ALSO added, when surfing he reaches a "flow state" where he simply performs. Known as one of the most 'successful big wave surfers ever' -- in 20-20 he earned the record for the biggest wave surfed after riding a 86-FOOT wave! There is no official or professional confirmation but the surfer MIGHT have also surfed a 93-foot wave as well. Despite the waves that would terrify others, he says he feels humbled, serene and fearless. 

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President Joe Biden responded to the universities' protests by defending free speech and people's right to protest. Biden added that two fundamental principles are being put to test with the protests. Biden said that destruction and violence are not protected by law. He says that the protests should not get in the way of other people's rights to graduate or have their education affected by fear of going to campuses. against Jewish students }Biden was asked two questions by reporters -- will what's happening on college campuses change his policies and whether the national guard should be called in to deal with the protests -- he answered no to both questions.

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Let's dive into a rare white killer whale sighting here in SoCal. Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari say watchers were anticipated to see orca sightings in these past few months but this time they were able to catch a rare white killer whale. They nicknamed him "Frosty" due to his white appearance and spotted in the waters of Dana Point. Experts say Frosty is leucistic (luu-si-stik) which is a genetic mutation where animals and humans experience albinism and nerve damage. Although Frosty may look different than the others, his life is not at risk and will continue to live as a normal killer whale.

Dating app -- Bumble -- is now launching a new feature called -- Opening moves. It goes on a different direction of the app's decade-long requirement that women need to make the first move. With this feature -- women can require that men respond a prompt initiating the conversation. According to Bumble's new CEO -- Lidiane Jones -- this change comes as a way to keep dating apps relevant and decrease the burn out of online dating for people looking for more in-person connections. But ladies do not worry, you will also still be able to initiate a conversation with your match if you want! On the top of that -- more changes in the app are on the way such as the inclusion of dating intentions badges in which people can say if they just want a casual hangout or a life partner, the requirement the addition of more photos in people's bios and the app will also highlight common interests at the top of the matches' profiles.

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After a relatively long wait, the first trailer for the Mufasa prequel is finally out. This comes after the 20-19 live action version of "The Lion King" which was directed by Jon Favreau (fov-ROW). Making a return from the 20-19 movie is John Kani (CONNY) as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Beyonce as Nala! But the prequel will not go without a few NEW voices and storylines! Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z is set to join the cast as Kiara -- daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala. Together the characters and the music by Hans Zimmer, Pharell Williams, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more, have come together to tell the story of one key character (clip) Mufasa's story will be shared in theaters December 20th.

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The go-to platform for career development is stepping into the world of gaming with the introduction of three free 'thinking-oriented' games. LinkedIn aims to use these games to promote meaningful connections among its users by sharing game results with colleagues, college alumni, and even associates at rival companies. The games are designed to be solved in under 5 minutes and refreshed daily. They will be accessible through a new games module in the LinkedIn News part of the website. LinkedIn's editor-in-chief, Daniel Roth say that games are a helpful and easy way for people to connect. Although the feature is ad-free for now, it could change in the future.

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As the Spring semester comes to an end, most students experience higher levels of stress compared to when they first started. Many students endure long hours of studying and reviewing course materials in order to achieve their desired grades during Finals Week. During studying, most students tend to forget to consume any snacks or drinks that will keep them energized and hydrated. This leads to most of them feeling sick and unstable. While the majority of students are mindful of their stress levels, some choose to ignore the warning signs and allow their stress to worsen. Nurse Maria Fernanda Rosas says stress can impact your health in many ways. (clip) She says meditation activities and a healthier lifestyle can help lower your stress. Stress Awareness Month serves as an important reminder to all of us to check our stress and mental health otherwise you are headed to an unhealthy lifestyle. 

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Projects, finals, graduation... Oh, my! As the semester comes to a close, there's no shortage of stress. Marlon James Briggs, a faculty counselor here at C-SUN, says stress affects people differently and it can be tricky to spot. He says there can definitely be patterns and signs that one has hit their limit. (clip) Other signs of stress overload include trouble sleeping and a loss or increase in appetite. To get through these symptoms, Briggs suggests methods to help manage the stressful weeks ahead. (clip) Stress can affect anyone at any time, but taking a time-out to rest and re-group before continuing a difficult task or situation can help.

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Scientists found deep-sea corals that could be the first animals to glow dating back to more than five-hundred-million-years-ago. This study tells us a lot about communication between animals, whether it's attracting prey or scaring off predators. Other marine creatures that light up are some fish, squid, octopuses, jellyfish and sharks. Coral species light up when they're bumped or brushed but scientists haven't figured out how coral uses this trait

Actors dressed up as apes and rode horses around the Bay Area to film promos for the upcoming movie Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The film will embark on the events taking place after the three-hundred year war that took place in the last film, which was released in 20-17. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be the tenth film for the franchise. One spectator from India was surprised to see how life-like the costumes were. The film is set to release in theaters May 10th. 

An Arizona grand jury has indicted Former President Trump's Co-conspirators for their involvement with the 2020 election subversion. Trump legal advisor Boris Epshteyn, former chief of staff Mark Meadows, and Rudy Giuliani  face felony charges of forgery, conspiracy and fraud. Arizona courts have affirmed that Biden won the 2020 election fairly, challenges to the fact deceived citizens. Eight other people were indicted by the grand Jury, but their names have not been released yet. Multiple other states are also persuing indictment, including Nevada, Michigan and Wisconsin. At the same time, the Arizona House voted to revolt an 1864 abortion ban. With the support of multiple Republicans, they approved a change to a law that pre-dated Arizona's statehood that banned abortion in all case. Lawmakers say this law provides no exception for extreme circumstances and no longer reflects the needs of current citizens. If passed by the Senate, abortions will now be able to be performed up to 15 weeks since the beginning of pregnancy. The senate may be voting on this legislation as soon as next week. California Governor Gavin Newsom presented yesterday the plan to allow Arizona doctors provide abortions for their patients in California if the ban stays.

The movie, 13 Going on 30, with cast members including Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer are celebrating the films 20th birthday. The actors have published on Instagram, thanking their fans for all of the love and support. This is still a classic and a fan favorite as people still acknowledged the movie and that it has not lost its value. Garner, the actor who plays Jenna mentioned how she recently met a kid who shares her name.

Extreme heat, drought, and wildfires have all played a role in the increase of air pollution. Director of the American Lung Association Katherine Pruitt says that the air pollution caused by wildfires continues to worsen every year.  The U-S Environmental protection Agency says emmissions of outdoor air pollutants have gone down by 78-percent since the Clean Air Act was put into place in 19-70. Pruitt says despite these slight progress the number of people breathing unhealthy air remains unacceptably high. At least 131-million people are currently being exposed to unhealthy air, compared to last year's data which was only 119-million individuals. The issue has been detected in all parts of the U-S.

In a new interview with ABC, WNBA athlete Brittney Griner says she did not feel human amid her arrest in Russia.

Griner spent 300 days detained in 2022 and was set to spend 9-years in prison for being caught with less than 1-gram of cannabis oil.

Though she was released last year in December in a prisoner swap orchestrated by President Biden, Griner is reflecting on how she felt her life was over.

In the interview, she described the fight for survival and fear she had while detained.

She has also shared she is writing a memoir as a tell-all for her experiences in Russia and to raise awareness for Americans who have been wrongfully detained.

The full interview is set to air next month on ABC's 20/20 special.

In order to celebrate Earth Day, the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, presented a new color-coded heat risk system combining meteorological and medical risk factors for a week's count.

Red is not the most extreme color anymore as magenta is taking its place.

Magenta now represents what the agencies are calling a rare and/or long-duration extreme heat with little to no overnight relief.

Instead of yellow for minor risk, now a light green color is the lowest risk in scale showing that the heat might cause little to no risk at all.

Forecasters and the CDC came to together due to heat being the number one weather cause of death in the country.

In 2023, over 120,000 people went to emergency rooms due to heat and over 1,200 people died.

The tool is already available in both agencies' websites. 

Alcohol awareness isn't just about knowing the effects of drinking, it's about understanding the many potential dangers of unsafe alcohol use. Chase Larinto, an Emergency Medical Technician, responds to nine-one-one calls in Los Angeles and he has witnessed the ramifications of excessive alcohol consumption first hand. So a couple emergencies that I've personally seen relating to alcohol mis-use mostly end up being due to withdrawals from alcoholism. People that are recovering alcoholics do go through withdrawal symptoms similar to drug users- and it can be particularly deadly because those withdrawal symptoms-unlike other withdrawal symptoms- can actually be lethal in some cases. Larinto says other emergencies include assault, traffic collisions and illnesses as a result of alcohol consumption. Although this is the grim reality, there are precautions one can take if someone wants to allow themselves a few drinks. Some precautions people can take when dealing with alcohol is of course you know, limiting the amount of that you're taking in- and also making sure you have a responsible way home or a way of sleeping it off. I can't tell you how many times I've seen car accidents that involve alcohol and there being a fatality involved. He also urges the importance of not just raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol, but to foster a culture of making responsible choices in order to promote a safer environment for everyone.

With Coachella gearing up for its second weekend ... The SoCal festival announced a few adds and drops from the first weekend to the next. While Vampire Weekend took the stage for weekend 1, they will not be returning. Headliners Tyler The Creator and Lana Del Rey are set to make THEIR return for the second weekend. (clip) For Saturday night, 90s band No Doubt and Gwen Stefani will reunite once again, to take the stage. (clip) Last weekend, the band was one of many artists bringing back 90s nostalgia. No Doubt also brought up special guest Olivia Rodrigo for a new rendition of 'Bathwater.' (clip) Apart from many guests making a return, some artists that were added include music producer Skream and techno/house D-J Val Fleury (FLURRY)!  Special guests invited to headlined artists are also expected on stage! 

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Twelve potential jurors in New York and six alternates are being assessed through questions that could signal political views. Once they make it through the first round of questions, the lawyers on both sides will have 30 minutes to question them. Ahead of the 20-24 election, Trump is upset the trial is happening and says it isn't getting a fair perspective.

Trump continues to argue that the trial is only happening because President Biden's administration orchestrated it.

Potential jurors with personal feelings and politics are being dismissed. So far today, seven people have already been excused. Prosecutors needs 18 jurors who can render a verdict fairly and if convicted, Trump could face jail time.

If you see any turtles running around campus, don't worry, its totally normal. They're just trying to have some babies! Pond Expert and lead caretaker John Dorusenic, otherwise known as John Pond, says not to disturb them.  Along side the turtles, the duck are also laying their eggs. But, you're not likely to see many birds in the upcoming months. The turtles are facing a severe overpopulation crisis. The pond, originally built with a 20 turtle capacity, is now home to nearly 400. John Pond says it's largely due to people dumping their pets. He says around this time, the pond sees many new animals from people abandoning their Easter pets.

In light of the minimum wage hike law for fast-food workers, the president of In-N-Out Burger Lynsi Snyder worked hard to keep the prices of their food as low as possible. Despite the law coming into effect on April 1st, In-N-Out Burger did not rush to increase their prices unlike their competitors. Snyder says that it was their responsibility to keep the prices low for their customers and that it was not about following a system.

International student-athletes are more than just athletes in the context of American collegiate sports. Students come to The United States of America for a chance to get a college degree and taking part in high level competitions, with some turning professional. While many get home sick and have doubts of whether or not they will be successful, the international students know they have a whole support system behind them. Through their dedication and resilience, the diversity of student-athletes shows the ability to unite people across cultural barriers and mold them into future leaders. International student-athletes make a lasting impression on American college sports and international relations as they pursue their academic and athletic goals

U-F-C-300 is taking place tomorrow night in Las Vegas and the fight card is arguably one of the deepest ever. The main event will be Alex Pereira defending his title against Jamahal Hill. In the co-main event, Zhang (Jang)  Weili will defend her title against Yan Xiaonon. Justin Gaethje will also be taking on Max Holloway in a highly anticipated lightweight matchup.

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Studies investigating the potential of liquid biopsy tests are still in the early phases, however researchers detected 93 percent of pancreatic cancer in their study. Definitively diagnosing someone with pancreatic cancer can involve a series of scans and blood tests which are usually done when someone already shows symptoms. Scientists say the importance for the blood-based research to be successful so they can intercept and remove the cancer before it is too late. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths and is projected to become the second leading by the end of the decade.

The National Public Radio faces retaliation from the right wing media after its own senior business editor Uri Berliner publishes a story criticizing the organization. In his story, Berliner calls out the N-P-R for having left-wing bias. After the story was published, many right wings were outrage and demanded the outlet to be removed of its government funding. Former President Donald Trump says the N-P-R is a dishonesty institution that does not deserve any more funding. However, Berliner says defunding the outlet is not the answer but does agree that media is becoming less trustworthy. So far, the N-P-R has not released a statement but its editor in chief Edith Chapin denies Berliner's story. 

When it's spring, it's Girl Scout cookie season. The cookies are so popular that they sell about 2-hundred-million boxes of them in any given year according to the Girl Scouts of the USA. But what happens after to the remaining boxes? It depends according to which chapter you ask. The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles says they donate all unused cookie packages to local non-profits, but were not specific about any numbers. Meanwhile, other big chapters across the nation like the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, who sold one-point-four million boxes of cookies, have around 10-thousand cases that remain unsold in a warehouse. Another California chapter, the Girl Scouts of Northern California, says they donated over one-hundred-70-thousand boxes across a 19-county region to support local non-profits. Despite the vague numbers, the Girl Scouts have been working to implement new systems to ensure all cookies find a home.

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According to the senior director for economic policy at the Center for American Progress, this is the best economy for younger workers. Gen Z has seen their wages increase quicker than inflation and also experience the lowest unemployment rate for 16-to-24 year old's. Gen Z entered adulthood with multiple social media platforms which has made it easy for them to voice how upset they are not being able to keep up with the cost of living. Last week a TikTok video went viral where the user ranted on making three times the federal minimum wage and still couldn't afford to live. Gen Z-er's are experiencing higher rates of distress, anxiety, and depression than any other age group. Gen Z can at least feel some comfort compared to the Millennial experience. Multiple Millennials couldn't get jobs out of college and inherited a giant debt.  

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A new brand of headphones from Mojawa (moh-JAH-wah) called HapitFit (hap-TUH-fit)  lets users experience music like never before and also keeps track of their movements. The company Mojawa released it last month for 300 hundred dollars .Instead of the headphones being plugged in your eardrums, the headphones use bone conduction audio through the user's jawbone vibrations. The headphones are connected to blue tooth on phones where users can access its AI training. Users can use the headphones while running and swimming. Although the headphones have a storage of 32 gigabytes, it does not have noise cancellation. 

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In collegiate sports, suicide is currently the second most common cause of death, following accidents. The rates have doubled from 7-point-six-percent to 15-point-three over the past 20 years. Many specialists have mentioned that there is pressure to reconcile the obligations of athletics and academics, which can result in anxiety and depression. The psychological effect of injuries, fear of losing scholarships, and opportunities to get playing time also adds feelings of hopelessness. Specialists are encouraging student-athletes to reach out and say there are many people that are there to help. Experts say taking time for self-care is important, and for students to knw they are not alone. 

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Yuel says that South Korea would invest seven billion dollars into A-I for the next generation processing chips. This is part of Yuel's plan to keep South Korea at the top of the semiconductor chip market. He also announced a separate one billion dollar fund for semiconductor firms to keep ahead of China and the U-S. Yuel told a high profile gathering of tech executives that semiconductor competition between nations is all-out war. Yuel says he wants to write a new era of success in the global tech market. 

Not since the Florida Gators back in the 0-6, 0-7 season has a school won back to back N-C-double-A tournaments and now the U-Conn Huskies have ended the drought. Becoming just the 8th team in men's college basketball - number one seed U-Conn and head coach Dan Hurley defeated one seeded Purdue and star center Zach Edey 75 to 60 in what was another dominant run for his program. Edey spoke of his defeat. Donovon Clingen also expressed sentiments of making his mother proud following the team's second consecutive championship win.

In a tournament last year where the Huskies average margin of victory was 20 points per game, they did even better this tournament - averaging wins by 23-point-3 points. Hurley says this back-to-back is more impressive than some of the others because of the players he lost from last year to this - citing specifically Duke and Florida - who retained most of their team following the first championship. Although U-Conn seemingly cemented it's "blue blood" status with last year's championship, they now look to be the first team since legendary coach John Wooden's Bruins' to win three tournaments in a row. 

The two night extravaganza known as Wrestlemania will be taking place starting tomorrow and ending on Sunday night. The W-W-E is promoting this as the biggest Wrestlemania of all time. The first night will be headlined by The Rock teaming up with Roman Reigns to take on the team of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The outcome of this match will have implications that will affect the night 2 main event.  Rhea Ripley will also be defending her Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch. On night two, the main event will see Roman Reigns defending his W-W-E Championship against Cody Rhodes. Other notable matches include Seth Rollins defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul will be defending his United States Championship against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. It's set to be a star studded weekend that you don't want to miss. 

Artist Lindsay Carron was selected to highlight the history of the Tataviam tribe with the "Continuum of Time" mural after winning the C-sun University Library Tataviam Mural Competition. The competition was organized by the library's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. C-sun Learning Commons Coordinator Tim Bochen says Carron uses a stencil to lay out the painting on the curved wall across from the Creative Maker Studio on the first floor. The mural depicts the history of the Tataviam tribe and their relationship with art and community. University Library Circulation Desk Lead Gabriel Castaneda thinks the mural will remind the C-sun community of how we got here and the history of the land. The mural will be partially completed by mid-April in time for Carron to speak about it alongside Tataviam tribe members on April 16th. 

The emergence of artificial intelligence, could potentially reduce the number of workers at thousands of companies over the next five years. Executives surveyed 18 different industries, including energy, retail and automotive sectors in the countries of United States, Canada, Germany and Japan. 46-percent of the executives could potentially transfer their employees if their jobs were impacted by A-I. Economists  warned in March of last year that the emergence of A-I might result in the loss of up to 300-million full-time jobs worldwide

Women's March Madness continues tonight, as the final four teams look to secure their spot in the National Championship. The first game will tip-off later today at four, when number one seed South Carolina, winners of the tournament in 20-22 goes head to head with number three seed NC-State. After that game number-one seed Iowa will head to battle against number-3 seed UConn, in what has become one of the most anticipated games this March. Caitlin Clark, who is averaging more than 30 points a game, will be facing off against Paige Bueckers, who has led Uconn through the tournament. Iowa will look to get back to the final game and erase the demons from last years loss in the championship, while Uconn will also try to get back to the big game, after losing the championship in 20-22. 

The United Auto Worker's drive to unionize foreign automotive plants has reached a milestone.  The U-A-W filed for a representation election for a Mercedes plant in Alabama. The German car company announced that it respect its team members' choice to unionize or not, and look forward to participate in the election process. This comes after the U-A-W announced its goal to organize workers at 13 car-makers nationwide- such as Tesla, Lucid, Mercedes, Rivian, B-M-W, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota.  The union says it is determined to secure a voice for workers in the automotive industry despite the challenges.

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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first prescribed digital treatment for major depressive disorder. Rejoyn is a smartphone app that's meant to be used along with anti-depressant medications for people 22 and older . App creator Otsuka Pharmaceutical says it involves a six week program that combines cognitive-emotional training with cognitive behavioral therapy lessons. A scientist involved in its development says the app is a tool designed to act like physical therapy for the brain through these personalized brain-training exercises. Otsuka says Rejoyn will require a prescription for download and will become available later this year.

The idea for the 4-day work week is not without some doubts. A KPMG survey revealed around a third of U-S companies are opting in for schedules of a four day or four day and a half work week. Chair and CEO of KPMG says this is in hopes of figuring out solutions to the problem. But says its too early to follow through with these plans. Despite the hesitation from executives, one poll showed U-S employees approved of a four day week system. At least 46-percent of them say a four day work would have a positive effect on their productivity and well-being. Some CEOs are still on the fence about this, aiming to better understand the four day work week’s impact that would help companies drive down costs and create a better workplace environment. 

The Boy Scouts of America will be rebranding to Scouting America starting next February. The name change comes after more than 80,000 sexual abuse claims by men last year led to the organization's $2.4 billion bankruptcy. The 114-year-old Texas-based organization emerges to welcome girls and gay youths into its ranks, hoping to increase membership.

With just a few weeks from election day, here is what you would need to know about Proposition 5. This proposition allows infastructure projects to be funded a lot easier through the local government, which makes housing more affordable. Supporters of Proposition 5, argue it’s undemocratic for one-third of voters to block funding for affordable housing or infrastructure that the majority wants. They say lowering the vote threshold from two-thirds to 55-percent would give local governments more control and flexibility to fund key projects without relying on state or federal aid. However, opponents argue that this proposition could lead to irresponsible borrowing, with property owners paying higher taxes. They claim the majority should not be able to make financially risky decisions. Critics also see the plan as an attempt by Democrats to weaken taxpayer protections which was established by Proposition 13. Patrick Hunter K-C-S-N News. 

The performance will feature the Orquesta Folclórico Nacional de México, bringing the story of 12-year-old Miguel and his journey through the Land of the Dead to life. The night includes the Academy Award-winning song "Remember Me," composed by the songwriters of Frozen. Audiences will also hear music from Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino, who created the film's score. The show begins this weekend, October 26th and 27th, with limited tickets available. Brittney Ornelas, K-C-S-N News

The cost of living in cities across the state have become very high. Prop 33 would grant individual cities the ability to expand rent control as they see best for its community. Those who support this proposition argue that rent is unaffordable for many, and the current cost of rent is exacerbating the housing crisis.. Opponents of this proposition argue that strict rent control could worsen California’s housing shortage by lowering property values,  discouraging new construction and raising prices for existing rentals. Opponents also say the measure lacks renter protections and that voters have already rejected similar proposals twice. Patrick Hunter K-C-S-N News.

Returning home from combat isn’t always the end of the battle. For many veterans, life after deployment includes an ongoing fight with post-traumatic stress disorder or P-T-S-D. U-S Marine Reynaldo Salazar served a total of 27-months in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he describes feeling anxious around people, experiencing vivid nightmares, and sometimes hearing or seeing things that weren’t there. I would reach my weapon in the middle of the night. Having Friends that are not there anymore, brothers that are not there anymore, it’s just different. I felt worthless the first years I was back. I turned to drugs just to numb the pain, it stopped me from being the person I needed to be at the moment for whoever needed me at that time. Despite the struggles and painful memories, veterans like Reynaldo Salazar continue to show remarkable resilience in their journey to reclaim a sense of peace and purpose. Patrick Hunter, K-C-S-N News.

Throughout November, various events such as art exhibits, workshops, and seminars provide opportunities to engage with Native cultures. National Native American Heritage Month not only celebrates Indigenous histories, it also highlights the importance of visibility and advocacy for communities often overlooked. One organization making an impact is the California Native Vote Project, which educates voters about their rights and emphasizes the importance of their votes in shaping local, state, and national issues. Co-Founder and Executive Director Chrissie Castro stresses how more visibility helps counter Indigenous erasure from settler colonialism. It is Castro’s belief that increased exposure to Indigenous issues and cultures can lead to greater political involvement and engagement within these communities. By supporting organizations like the California Native Vote Project, we can help ensure that Native voices are heard and represented beyond one month. George Camacho K-C-S-N News.

People are the most important aspect of the Army and help create the roots and
backbones of one of the most important entities of the U-S economy. Veterans Day is a
day to celebrate real heroes who put the interest of others before themselves. Annelle
Despaignes is a retired veteran who now works as a production manager for Fox
Sports, and is the right hand woman for Senior Vice President of Production and Talent
development Jacob Ullman. Despaignes is a perfect example of a veteran who gets to
enjoy the fruit of her labor for putting her life in risk for the safety of others. Michael
Akinfemi, K-C-S-N News.}

People are the most important aspect of the Army and help create the roots and
backbones of one of the most important entities of the U-S economy. Veterans Day is a
day to celebrate real heroes who put the interest of others before themselves. Annelle
Despaignes is a retired veteran who now works as a production manager for Fox
Sports, and is the right hand woman for Senior Vice President of Production and Talent
development Jacob Ullman. Despaignes is a perfect example of a veteran who gets to
enjoy the fruit of her labor for putting her life in risk for the safety of others. Michael
Akinfemi, K-C-S-N News.}

Throughout November, various events such as art exhibits, workshops, and seminars provide opportunities to engage with Native cultures. National Native American Heritage Month not only celebrates Indigenous histories, it also highlights the importance of visibility and advocacy for communities often overlooked. One organization making an impact is the California Native Vote Project, which educates voters about their rights and emphasizes the importance of their votes in shaping local, state, and national issues. Co-Founder and Executive Director Chrissie Castro stresses how more visibility helps counter Indigenous erasure from settler colonialism. It is Castro’s belief that increased exposure to Indigenous issues and cultures can lead to greater political involvement and engagement within these communities. By supporting organizations like the California Native Vote Project, we can help ensure that Native voices are heard and represented beyond one month. George Camacho K-C-S-N News.

Career development allows students to make informed decisions about their future
and really discover who they are and what they enjoy doing. Danielle Rodrigez is the
program manager for C-SUN’s Career and Education development center. She has
worked there for ten years, and she says it is essential for students to start career
development earlier than later. She says she believes that students focusing on career
development is necessary for them to be successful. Laura Gonzalez K-C-S-N News.

Being able to look up to someone for guidance and leadership can shape your
potential. Jalisa Cox is a manager at Universal Studios Hollywood where she sets an
example for her team members. I try to set the standards for my team, I hope they can
look up to me as a role model. A role model is there to inspire you to go above and
beyond to achieve bigger goals than you ever expected. I appreciate that there’s a
whole month dedicated to it because it really gets you to appreciate those in your life
who motivate you every day. My awesome team of managers motivates me every day
to do better than yesterday, there’s always room for growth. When you appreciate the
role models in your life, it can change their whole day around. Melany Rizo, K-C-S-N
News.

Raising Cane's will present their remodeling plans for approval to the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission on December 5th.The longest standing Norms was built in 19-57, and was designated as a historical-cultural monument in 20-15. Raising Cane's ownership group says they want to keep the legacy of the historic structure alive and maintained forever. They intend to keep the iconic Doo Wop-style architecture a part of its renovation plans, such as preserving the famous sawtooth pennant sign, but replace Norms with Cane's.  Ken Cheng, K-C-S-N News. 

Beginning today, the pool of organ donors has grown. Previously, the practice of transplanting organs from H-I-V positive donors was banned in the U-S, but research has shown that H-I-V-to-H-I-V are just safe. Since 2013, research has shown similar survival and organ rejection rates. U-S Health and Human Services Secretary says this makes it easier for organ recipients in dire need. Charlie Gonzalez, K-C-S-N News.

One person tried to defrost the bird by wrapping it in electric blanket. Another put it in a jacuzzi, with the jets flowing. Someone else thought a blow dryer would work. Or even defrosting it in the bathtub. Nope. The U-S-D-A says the tried-and-true way to defrost the turkey is to plan ahead. Thaw it in the refrigerator for several days. The rule is: one day for every four or five pounds, so a 16-pound turkey will take about four or five days to thaw. Anthony Tedesco, K-C-S-N News.