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Newport Beach erupted in chaos over the Fourth of July weekend as thousands—mostly young adults—flocked to the area, fueled by a viral TikTok trend. Police responded with over 350 arrests and citations, dealing with fireworks, alcohol violations, fights, looting, and even people hurling fireworks at officers. Shockingly, nearly half the arrested were out-of-state visitors, with a large contingent...

California’s new Assembly Bill 2344 is poised to revolutionize how abused animals are treated after cruelty cases — moving them out of stressful, indefinite shelter stays and into foster homes or rescue care, where they can heal. The bill empowers prosecutors to seize animals if owners miss court, and allows animal control to place them with approved foster families, ending the limbo that often la...

New brain research reveals that active learning—like solving problems—engages different neural pathways than passive absorption, suggesting education and training should prioritize hands-on engagement to boost retention and understanding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level ne...

Benny the security dog, a six-year veteran of Disneyland, is retiring after nearly nine years of keeping the park safe — and he’s getting a sweet send-off with his first ever hot dog, a long-awaited treat after years of dieting. Now heading home with his handler Kevin — who already has a furry buddy waiting — Benny’s golden years are looking downright paw-some. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on...

Deep in the Mariana Trench, scientists have uncovered a ghostly new fish—the phantom anglerfish—glowing with a bioluminescent lure to hunt in total darkness at crushing depths. Its translucent, gelatinous body defies the odds, thriving where pressure, cold, and void reign. Found via ROV, this discovery reshapes our view of life in the hadal zone, proving Earth’s oceans still hold secrets that defy...

A LA taco mogul is accused of orchestrating a deadly cover-up after her employee’s burned body was found in a car trunk — with a tangled web of lawsuits, immigration drama, and betrayal unfolding in the shadows of her booming business. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news...

UC regents are weighing a major reversal: bringing back the SAT and ACT after ditching them in 2020. Over 3,000 faculty members, including math professors, argue the test-optional policy has left students unprepared—especially for STEM fields. While critics see standardized tests as a gatekeeper to academic rigor, others warn they exclude diverse talent and don’t reflect true potential. A potentia...