City on California’s coast, famed for beaches, surf culture and UC Santa Cruz
A series of shark attacks off Australia’s east coast have left swimmers injured and beaches temporarily closed. Authorities are deploying drones and boosting surveillance as experts warn of rising incidents amid warming seas.
Two helicopters crashed mid-air over Rio de Janeiro’s Recreio dos Bandeirantes, killing all six people aboard and igniting a fire in a car dealership parking lot. One chopper carried five people, including Oliver Tree. Investigators are examining the cause amid lithium-ion battery fire risks.
The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Trump’s bid to end it. The ruling maintains that citizenship is granted at birth to anyone born in the United States, including children of undocumented migrants. Trump has pledged to seek a rehearing and press Congress on immigration.
Bank of America data show US host cities are seeing on-the-ground economic impact from the World Cup, with restaurants and bars leading spending gains and hotel revenues rising in several markets, though results vary by city and broader inflation weighs on sentiment.
The LAPD has let its three-year contract with Flock Safety expire amid civil-liberties and privacy concerns. An external audit recommends pausing new ALPR deployments, tightening data-control rules, and boosting public input before any new agreements. City officials and civil-rights groups are pressuring for stronger safeguards and clearer ownership of data.
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard has saved a 10-year-old from powerful surf at Seabright Beach. Video of the rescue has drawn global attention and U.S. leaders have commented on the bravery shown by the teenager and fellow lifeguards.
The Florida Department of Transportation has revoked permits for license-plate reader systems used by local law enforcement, ordering removal from state roadways within 30 days. The move follows concerns about misuse, data privacy, and surveillance.A broader wave of state actions parallels Texas and other jurisdictions amid privacy worries and allegations of abuse in ALPR programs.
Barilla Group has agreed to acquire Goodles, the nutrition-forward mac-and-cheese brand, while keeping its Santa Cruz base and staff intact. The deal awaits regulatory approvals. Gadot is an investor, with her exact role and stake not disclosed. Goodles aims to go global as it enters a new phase of growth.