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AP citing Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Frank Gonzalez, deputies arrived at the bar two minutes after the shooting was reported and shot and killed the gunman. The gunman was identified as John Snowling, 59.

Hurricane Hilary is casting a shadow of concern across Southern California as the region prepares for significant heavy rainfall and the possibility of widespread flooding. The hurricane, which surged to category 4 status on Friday, is expected to maintain its hurricane status as it makes landfall on the West Coast of the Baja California peninsula on Saturday night. However, meteorologists predict its force will dwindle to that of a tropical storm as it advances toward Southern California on Sunday afternoon.

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Honda Cars India (HCIL) has commenced the production of its latest midsize SUV, the Elevate, at its manufacturing plant in Tapukara, Rajasthan. With over 90 per cent localisation, the company aims to competitively price the SUV for its nationwide launch in September, just in time for the festive season, reported HT Auto. Reportedly, the Honda Elevate, set to be Honda's global SUV manufactured in India, is scheduled for launch in September, with deliveries commencing in the same month, according to Honda Cars India.

LPL Financial, a firm with a long history of mergers and acquisitions, added to that Tuesday with an announcement that it was acquiring the wealth management business of Crown Capital Securities, an Orange County, California-based broker-dealer and registered investment advisor with 260 financial advisors and $6.5 billion in assets under its roof.

Rick and Morty panel addressed the ongoing recasting process after Justin Roiland's exit from the show. Roiland, who co-created the animated series with Dan Harmon and provided the voices for Rick Sanchez and Morty since its debut in 2013, left due to domestic abuse allegations that have since been dropped. Executive producer Steve Levy shared insights into the recasting procedure, stating, «We are nearing the conclusion of our process for the recast. It's going to be fantastic.» While he acknowledged the ongoing discussions surrounding the recasting, Levy emphasized the dedication of the team to maintain the show's excellence, including the preparations for the upcoming seventh season, whose premiere date is yet to be determined.

Housewives of New York City is making all the right noises for its 2023 reboot that made its debut on Sunday, July 16. The new cast members – including Jenna Lyons, Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield – are already making a splash in Season 14.

Florida are grappling with the implications of a new book-challenge law, forcing them to reconsider their approaches to selecting and teaching books. The law, which took effect on July 1 after being signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, requires districts to discontinue the use of any material deemed to contain «sexual conduct» as defined by the state. This has raised concerns among educators, media specialists, and book-access advocates who fear that valuable literature may be removed from classrooms due to the broad interpretation of the law. Media specialists like Kathleen Malloy in Leon County and others around the state are concerned that the new legislation, known as HB 1069, could restrict access to books containing scenes or content considered to be «sexual conduct.» Even books needed for important exams like the College Board's Advanced Placement literature exam and dual-enrollment classes may be affected. Some districts, awaiting guidance from the Florida Department of Education, have put their review processes on hold.

Battle of Boyne continues to shape the cultural and political landscape of Northern Ireland. It is notably one of the most significant events in the history of Ireland. Across the river Boyne, near the town of Drogheda in Ireland, Catholic King James II and Protestant King William III fought a war which is now remembered as «Battle of Boyne». Even though this battle was fought on July 1, it is commemorated on July12 – the day when the army of Catholic King James II was destroyed. After the Battle of Boyne, King James II became the last Catholic king of England. King James II, who was also the father-in-law of King William III fled to France post defeat. Victory of King William III during Battle of Boyne ensured Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. Annual commemorations of the Battle of Boyne by the Orange order has often sparked controversies. The Orange order is an International Protestant fraternal Order. These controversies have mainly hit in Northern Ireland and some parts of Scotland. The members of the Orange Order remember this battle through parades in the city. They dress in Orange, carry placards and banner during the parades. Pipes and drums are also played during annual commemoration parades by the Orange Order members. Irish nationalists and British Unionists have reportedly been involved in confrontations during several occasions of Battle of Boyne commemoration parades. As the date of commemoration is noted in calenders today, many users have been wondering and are puzzled. Northern Irish people get an extra bank holiday for this day.

Around 600 marching bands and thousands are taking part in the commemorating event of the 333rd anniversary of the Battle of Boyne. An estimated half of a million people are expected to participate in the Twelfth of July parade. This year (2023) marks the 333rd anniversary of the Battle of Boyne. Edward Stevenson, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said-“I know that a lot of work is being done by the host districts to prepare for the big day and I trust everyone will have a great time no matter which of our 19 demonstrations they attend".

Workers are picketing major Southern California hotels after walking off the job during the holiday weekend to demand better pay and benefits

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles, California, went on strike on Sunday morning as they pushed for better wages and benefits, kicking off what was expected to be one of the largest U.S. hotel strikes in recent history.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The king's speech followed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's apology late last year for the country's role in the slave trade and slavery. It is part of a wider reckoning with colonial histories in the West that have been spurred in recent years by the Black Lives Matter movement.

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The recent volatile price action in the stock market has been scary for some investors, especially younger ones just dipping their toes into putting money away for the long-term.

Bored Ape Yacht Club, or BAYC, NFT holders own the intellectual property rights to their specific ape and can use the likeness of their ape(s) for commercial purposes. One such BAYC member, Andy Nguyen, decided to open a Bored Ape themed restaurant aptly named Bored & Hungry in Long Beach, California. 

NFT collection, in partnership with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, Graphic India, and Orange Comet. Latching onto the long-standing superhero craze and seeding a Bollywood connection into the Hollywood world, this launch is inspired by one of the legend’s first international superhero creations — 'Chakra The Invincible'.