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July 17, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.

In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his surprise release after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.

What We Know About the Sunken Boat Near Alcatraz

At least two people died and 16 were rescued after a three-level boat sank in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday. Two passengers remain unaccounted for.

The Sunset Strip Becomes a Gushing River After a Water Main Break

The deluge was so strong that one person was briefly swept away and underground garages were flooded.

Nike Was the Poster Child for Diversity Efforts. That Made It a Trump Target.

A civil-rights investigation, which grew out of a 26-page memo by a political appointee, provides a road map for the White House’s assault on D.E.I.

Octavia Spencer Believed in Herself Even When Hollywood Didn’t

It took years for her to be cast as “the main character,” but she considers that the industry’s loss. Her latest series is the action comedy “Ride or Die.”

Netflix Revenue Grows 13% to $12.6 Billion

The company’s second-quarter earnings were largely in line with Wall Street’s expectations.

‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Review: A Rebel With a Cause

The documentary about the stage and screen director is unabashedly celebratory, and leaves you wanting to see more.

An Inside Look at the Impossible Task of Setting Shohei Ohtani NL MVP Odds

Shohei Ohtani entered the season as a +110 favorite to win NL MVP and is now an even bigger favorite at -1800.

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