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August 24, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Stranded French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat

The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away

Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.

Guide Company That Ran Fatal Ski Trip Faces Safety Fine in California

The state levied a $151,300 fine on Blackbird Mountain Guides, which took backcountry skiers into the Sierra Nevada in threatening conditions. Nine died in an avalanche.

Trump Accounts Get an Unlikely Endorser: Gavin Newsom

Mr. Newsom, the governor of California, normally has harsh words for President Trump. But he called the new children’s savings accounts “one of the best things” the president has done.

Officials Investigating Mail Carrier in Peacock Assault

A video appears to show a U.S. Postal Service worker striking a beloved all-white peacock named Sugar in a Pasadena, Calif., neighborhood.

Hayden Panettiere’s Final Battles: Mysterious Pain and Trouble With an Ex

In the year before the actress’s death, she struggled to walk at times and worked to disentangle herself from an ex-boyfriend who had abused her.

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: 5 Takeaways From Week 1

The jury heard from more than a dozen witnesses, including detectives and former gang members. The suspect, Duane Davis, addressed the judge directly.

Toddler Invades the Pitch, Halts MLS Game — Again — in San Jose

Major League Soccer might need to take steps to childproof its playing fields.

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Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

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By Hetty Lui McKinnon

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