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West Co. Secures $29M Seed Round for Mindful Social App

Jonathan P. Miller January 4, 2026

At a Glance West Co. raises $29 M seed round led by Spark Capital. Co-founders Biz Stone and Evan Sharp launch invite-only app Tangle. The app asks...

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Business News Economic Analysis

2025 Economy: Growth, Jobs, and Inflation Clouded by Shutdown

Sophia A. Reynolds January 4, 2026

At a Glance 2025 saw healthy growth but weak hiring and rising unemployment. Inflation stayed near 3%, with the Fed's preferred measure at 2.8% in...

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NFL Sports News

Prescott Nears NFL Passing Title as Cowboys Face Week 18 Showdown

Ethan R. Coleman January 4, 2026

At a Glance Dak Prescott edges Matthew Stafford to lead NFL in passing yards heading into Week 18. Cowboys face Giants in a decisive game as...

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Fatal Semi-Truck Crash on 5 Freeway Kills One, Injures Dozens

Ethan R. Coleman January 4, 2026

> At a Glance > - 1 person died > - Nearly a dozen hospitalized > - Crash occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway > - Why it...

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Helicopter Collision in Hammonton Kills One Pilot, Injures Another

Marcus L. Bennett January 4, 2026

At a Glance One pilot killed and another critically injured in a helicopter collision near Hammonton, NJ. The crash happened at 11:25 a.m. near the...

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Business News Political News

California Drops Lawsuit After $4B Federal Cut, Turns to Private Funding

Amanda S. Bennett January 4, 2026

At a Glance California drops lawsuit after $4B federal cut. Authority pivots to private and cap-and-trade funding. Project remains >$100B, with $1B...

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Cultural News World News

Three Kings Day: Celebrated Across Cultures on Jan. 6

Daniel J. Whitman January 4, 2026

At a Glance Three Kings Day is celebrated on Jan. 6, marking the arrival of the Magi. The gifts-gold, frankincense, and myrrh-symbolize wealth,...

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Business News Political News World News

Trump’s Venezuela Raid: Oil Prices Stay Flat, Long-Term Uncertain

Sophia A. Reynolds January 4, 2026

At a Glance President Trump's raid on Venezuela's oil industry keeps prices flat. Venezuela's infrastructure needs years and $100 billion to reach...

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Local News Police & Crime

Police Officer Critically Injured in Garden Grove Chase

Amanda S. Bennett January 4, 2026

At a Glance Police officer critically injured after a car struck him during a midnight chase of an armed man in Garden Grove. Incident occurred just...

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Business News Tech News

Plaud Unveils Compact AI Notetaker Ahead of CES

Olivia M. Hartwell January 4, 2026

At a Glance Plaud unveils the compact AI notetaker Plaud NotePin S ahead of CES 2026. The $179 device adds a physical button, Apple Find My support,...